Independent School District #238                                     

Mabel-Canton, Minnesota

Regular School Board Meeting Agenda

October 15, 2024

Regular Meeting 6:00 pm

Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 

• Meetings of the Mabel-Canton school board may be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021-Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means-until further notice.  The October 15, 2024 Mabel-Canton regular school board meeting will take place at 6:00 pm in Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 with one or more board members possibly participating by telephone or other electronic means.  Members of the public ARE permitted to attend this meeting.  Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by contacting the phone number:  Phone:+1 570-701-4245 / PIN: 928795201

I.    Call to Order

II.   Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Changes/Additions 

IV.  Approval of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting, September 17, 2024

V.   Chairperson’s Announcements

A.  Public Participation and Recognition

1. Comments^

VI. Items for Action and/or Discussion

1. 2023-24 Audit Results - ACTION
2. Survey Results for Potential Bond Referendum - ACTION

VII.  Consent Agenda-ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A.  Claims Report

B.  Hire Dustin Tollefsrud as Drama Club Coach

C.  Donations:

• Pizza & Drinks for Homecoming Dance donated by M-C Booster Club
• Water & Chips for Homecoming Tailgate Meal donated by Mabel Fire Department
• Free rental of Community Center for Homecoming Dance donated by City of Mabel
• Trap Set for School Band donated by Stephanie Liddiard

VIII. Reports 

Student Representatives

Committees:

• World’s Best Workforce
• Curriculum Review
• Facilities and Capital Outlay 
• Policy Committee
• Hiawatha Valley Education District
• Southeast Service Cooperative

PreK-12 Principal

Superintendent

IX.  Enrollment

X. Items for Action and/or Discussion

C.  Snow Removal Bids - ACTION

D.  Fillmore County Foster Care Transportation AGreement - ACTION

E.  Advisor & Winter Coaches List - ACTION  

F.   Election of MSDLAF Trustees - DISCUSSION and/or ACTION

G.  Form A Application to MSHSL Foundation - ACTION

XI. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates

1. November 19, 2024; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
2. December 4, 2024; Joint City Council/School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. December 17, 2024; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
4. January 21, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

XII. Adjournment -ACTION

^ = Guideline for public comments: Three minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum per topic; complaints about personnel or individuals are not allowed; no board action will be taken during public comment; this is the only time during the meeting that audience participation will be allowed unless scheduled prior to the meeting.