MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 25, 2022 in the Minnewaska Area Schools Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Barsness. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Present: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Members Absent: Holtberg

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by, A. Reichmann to approve the agenda as presented.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors:

• Tiffany Kobbermann for receiving the 2022 National Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award. She has done a fantastic job working in our FACS department with grades 7-12.

• Molly Polya has done an incredible job as our District Assessment Coordinator. She’s done an incredible job organizing, communicating, training, and seeing the assessments for the 70% of students required to complete multiple tests each year. In addition, we were audited for the first time in Minnewaska history, and we had no major concerns in our testing process or experience.

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by A. Reichamnn, to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2022, Regular School Board Meeting

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin gave an update the summary of bills, K-12 board revenue and expenditures, foodservice, and school enrollment report.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Gugisberg to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,994,255.94. Zavadil Abstained

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by Lagred to approve resolution No. 04252022 accepting donations/gifts to the school district.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to approve the consent calendar as listed. New Hires: Ken Anderson, Jr. High Boys’ & Girls’ Track and Field, BS+10 Step 3, effective 03/14/2022 • Magan Andersen, Laker Legends Site Lead, Grade 6 Step 2, effective

06/01/2022 • Kaitlynn Barrus, Laker Legends Site Lead Sub, Grade 6 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Jeremy Christensen, Speed & Strength Coach, effective 08/15/2022 • Ryan Christianson, Jr. High Baseball, BS+10 Step 3, effective 04/04/2022 • Tessa Colbjornsen, Special Education Teacher, BS Step 3, effective 08/23/2022 • David Drexler, Social Studies Teacher, MA+10 Step10, effective 08/23/2022 • Gabriel Eisenbacher, Assistant Varsity Boys’ Track & Field, BS+10 Step 3, effective 03/14/2022 • Gretchen Erickson, Laker Legends Site Aide, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Andy Goracke, 9th Grade Baseball Coach, BS+10 Step 5, effective 03/21/2022 • Dion Harste, Assistant Varsity Boys’ Golf, BS+10 Step 3, effective 03/21/2022 • Melissa Hayek, Laker Legends Site Lead, Grade 6 Step 2, effective

06/01/2022 • Leigha Janssen, Elementary Education Teacher, BS Step 1, effective 08/23/2022 • Leigha Janssen, Laker Legends Site Lead Sub, Grade 6 Step 2, effective 06/01/2022 • Susan Knutson, W.I.N. Academy Principal/Special Education Coordinator, pending 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 Principal Master Agreement, effective 07/01/2022 • Josephine Kopp, Laker Legends Site Aide Sub, Grade 4, Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Brittany Kramber, Laker Legends, Aide/Aide Sub, Grade 4 Step 6, effective 06/01/2022 • Dan Magner, Laker Legends Site Lead Sub, Grade 6 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Brooklyn Meyer, Laker Legends Site Aide Sub, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Celeste Rapp, Laker Legends Site Aide, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 06/01/2022 • Amanda Sayles, Laker Legends Site Lead, Grade 6 Step 9, effective 06/01/2022 • Haley Shea, Laker Legends Site Aide, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Jacey Schlosser, Elementary Education Teacher, BS Step 1, effective 08/23/2022 • Brett Thorfinnson, Jr. High Boys’ & Girls’ Golf Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 04/04/2022 • Zachary Traphagen, Physical/Health Education Teacher, BS Step 10, effective 08/23/2022 • David Vinje, Assistant Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/15/2022 • Kierra Wilmes, Laker Legends Site Aide, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Makaira Zemke, Laker Legends Site Aide Sub, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 06/01/2022. Retirement: Konstance Hill, Mental Health Practitioner, effective 06/22/2022 • Ted Hill, Social Studies Teacher, effective 05/31/2022. Resignations: LeAnn Chlian, Paraprofessional, effective 04/20/2022 • Danielle Elwood, Paraprofessional, effective 04/22/2022 • Chris Lence, Junior High Speech Coach, effective 04/07/2022 • Max Meagher, Special Education Teacher, effective 05/31/2022 • Kelly Monroe, 4-8 Interventionists, effective 05/31/2022 • Molly Polya, District Assessment Coordinator/COVID Counselor, effective 05/31/2022.

Minnewaska Area High School Principal, Nate Meissner gave an update on the Alternative Learning Plan (ALP). Minnewaska Area High School ALP will provide a program to serve students who are considered at risk or continue to show a history of failing grades and/or are not on pace to graduate. The Minnewaska Area Alternative Learning Program will offer students in High School who have experienced difficulty in the traditional educational setting. The program is designed to encourage all District 2149 students to achieve academic success and complete their education.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Gugisberg, to approve the 2021-2023 Minnewaska Teachers Association Mater Agreement.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Lagred, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding, Teacher on Special Assignment.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by A. Reichmann, to terminate Melissa Hayek Title I support staff, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, pending Fedral funding for the 2022-2023 school year.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with State Access Control Security Standard 1.0, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). The Director recommends the Board authorize Charles (Chip) Ray Rankin to act as the Identified Official with Authority

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Lagred, to approve the 2022-2023 designation of identified officials with authority for the MDE External User Access Recertification system for Charles Rankin.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve the resolution designating Medsurety LLC and Matrix Trust as Health Reimbursement Arrangement Trustee.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to approve the 2022 contract with Green Lawns.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

The following handbooks were reviewed by the district’s policy committee, and minor revisions were made. The second reading of these handbooks will be at the regular school board meeting set for May 16, 2022, for consideration of approval at that time.

Annual Handbooks that were reviewed for the upcoming 2022-23 School Year: Minnewaska Area High School Handbook, Minnewaska Area Middle School Handbook, Minnewaska Area Elementary School Handbook, Minnewaska Little Lakers Handbook, ECFE Handbook, Laker Legends Handbook, and the After School Enrichment Program Handbook.

The following policies were reviewed by the district’s policy committee, and minor or no revisions were made. After the school board has received public comment and after the board has discussed the policies and handbooks below, a motion adopting the policies with an effective date of April 25, 2022, is appropriate. 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations, 207 Public Hearings, 211 Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student, 301 School District Administration, 302 Superintendent, 303 Superintendent Selection, 304 Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation, 401 Equal Employment Opportunity, 403 Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees, 408 Subpoena of School District Employee, 412 Expense Reimbursement, 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Physical Sexual Abuse, 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing, 417 Chemical Use and Abuse, 419 Tobacco-Free Environment, 421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members, 422 Policies Incorporated by Reference, 423 Employee-Student Relationships, 424 License Status, 427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers, 508 Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs, 510 School Activities, 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records, 516 Student Medication, 523 Policies Incorporated by Reference, 529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students, 531 The Pledge of Allegiance, 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds, 534 School Meals Policy, 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goal, 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day, 603 Curriculum Development, 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Lagred, to adopt the policies as presented with an effective date of April 25, 2022.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

All School Board Members will be on stage to hand out diplomas during the 2022 Graduation commencement.

Announcements:

• 05.04.2022 Day of Caring – All-day event for K-12 Students

• 05.16.2022 Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

• 05.27.2022 Last Day of School and Graduation. Graduation will be at 7 pm in the MAHS Gymnasium.

• 06.08.2022 June School Board Work Session at 6:15 pm in the MAHS Media Center

• 06.20.2022 Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, Zavadil, Gugisberg, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Nick Gugisberg, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

May 23