MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 16, 2022 in the Minnewaska Area High School Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Zavadil. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Members Absent: Barsness

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

The MAS school board would like to thank Terri Richards, Kelly Bleick, and Mary Walsh for their dedication and commitment to planning the Minnewaska School District’s 2022 Day of Caring. There was an enormous amount of effort that went into getting ready and executing the day and the district office received many positive comments from community members and staff. The Day of Caring is a very genuine and unique program promoting the importance of gratitude and giving back.

Motion by Holtberg seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the minutes of the, April 25, 2022 Regular Board Meeting. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Gugisberg, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,622,985.88

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin reviewed the investment schedule, food service report and gave a superintendent’s report.

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by Lagred, to approve Resolution No. 05162022 accepting the donations to the school district.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Spanish Teacher, Tracy Beyer gave a presentation on the preparations to start planning the Spanish class trip to Puerto Rico in the spring of 2023.

Motion by Gugisberg seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the consent calendar as follows:

New Hires:

•Tracy Anderson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 05/09/2022 

•Jeremy Armstrong, Assistant Buildings and Grounds Director, Grade 8 Step 12, effective 06/06/2022 

•Alanah Christensen, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 1, effective 06/06/2022 

•Caden Christensen, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 1, effective 06/06/2022 

•Kaiden Harvey, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022 

•Shayln Hastings, Summer Rec, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022

•Jayda Kolstoe, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 1, effective 06/06/2022 

•Brady McCrory, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 1, effective 06/06/2022 

•Brian Gruber, Elementary Intervention Teacher, MA Step 7, effective 08/23/2022 

•Owen Meulebroeck, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022 

•Carter Meyer, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022 

•Ian Mills, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022 

•Noah Palmer, Summer Rec, Lifeguard, effective 06/06/2022 

•Zach Palmer, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022 

•Nathan Rankin, Summer Student Tech Assistant, Grade 3 Step 8, effective 06/01/2022 

•Mason Rohloff, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 2, effective 06/06/2022 

•Kayla Sorenson, Physical Education Teacher, BS Step 2, effective 08/23/2022 

•Riley Thorfinnson, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 1, effective 06/06/2022 

•Abby Ver Steeg, Elementary Education Teacher, BS Step 2, effective 08/23/2022 

•Drew Winter, Summer Rec, Grade 3 Step 1, effective 06/06/2022

Change of Status:

•Kiara Quade, Change from three days a week to four days a week for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, Grade 6 Step 1, effective 05/10/2022

Resignations:

•Jessica Halbe, Paraprofessional, effective 05/06/2022

•Doug Lee, Industrial Technology 7-12, effective 05/31/2022

•Ashley Mickelson, Grade 5 Elementary Teacher, effective 05/31/2022

•Celeste Rapp, Media Center Specialists, effective 05/27/2022

•Terri Richards, Junior Class Advisor, effective end of the 2021-2022 school year.

•Mary Walsh, Junior Class Advisor, effective end of the 2021-2022 school year.

•Rebecca Worner, Mental Health Practitioner, effective 05/31/2022

Extended School Year Hires:

•Cassie Hauglie, ESY Paraprofessional, Grade 6 Step 7, effective 06/01/2022

•Jamie Katzenmeyer, ESY, BS+20 Step 12 effective 06/08/2022

•Emily Kluver, ESY, MA Step 12 effective 06/27/2022-07/29/2022

•Michael Kluver, ESY, MA Step 11 effective 06/27/2022-07/29/2022

•Brittany Kramber, ESY Paraprofessional, Grade 6 Step 4, effective 06/01/2022

•Jocelyn Levitt, ESY Paraprofessional, Grade 6 Step 8, effective 06/01/2022

•Kristie Middendorf, EBD Tech ESY, Grade 5 Step 4, effective 06/27/2022-07/29/2022

•Kiara Quade, ESY Paraprofessional, Grade 6 Step 1, effective 06/01/2022

•Lizz Schoenrock, ESY Paraprofessional, Grade 6 Step 2, effective 06/01/2022

•Denise VerSteeg, ESY, MA+20 step 12

Terminations:

•Stephanie Wesen, kitchen staff, effective 04/06/2022

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by T. Reichmann to approve the Membership Renewal in the Minnesota State High School League for the 2022-2023 School Year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Gugisberg, seconded by Zavadil to approve a Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy for the 2022 School Board Election. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by T. Reichmann to approve Angie VanZee as Election Clerk for the 2022 School Board Election.

Announcements:

•MAHS Graduation Commencement – Friday, May 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the MAHS Main Gymnasium. 

•June Work Session – June 8, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. in the Minnewaska Area High School Media Center. 

•June Regular Board Meeting – June 20, 2022 in the Minnewaska Area High School Board Room.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

June 27