MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 20, 2022 in the Minnewaska Area School District Office 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, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, Lagred

Members Absent: T. Reichmann

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

The school board would like to recognize the outstanding achievements during the Spring 2022 activities. The girl’s golf team placed 4th in the State Competition, the Boys’ Tennis made it to the state and finished 6th, and Senior Tate Reichmann placed 4th in the individual State Competition. Girls’ Track and Field medaled in four events at the state meet. The Trap Team finished 10th out of 42 teams at the MSCTA meet and is awaiting to see if they qualify for the MSHSL State tournament at the end of the month. The board and superintendent would also like to recognize Activities Director, Bill Mills for his years of service as the Activities Director. The board wishes you well on your retirement.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2022, Regular Board Meeting and the June 8, 2022 School Board Work Session

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Barsness, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $2,510,935.02.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin reviewed the investment schedule, food service, revenue and expenditure reports and reviewed enrollment numbers, and gave a superintendent’s report.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve resolution No. 06202022 accepting donations/gifts to the school district.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to approve the consent calendar as listed: 

New Hires: Eric Adams, Junior High Wrestling Coach, BS+10 Step 4, effective 11/01/2022 • Joe Alexander, Varsity Baseball Coach, BS+10 Step 4, effective 03/13/2023 • Tracy Anderson, Laker Legends Aide-Sub, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 06/15/2022 • Ryan Christianson, 9th Grade Football Coach, BS+10 Step 3, 08/15/2022 • Susan Currens, Special Education Teacher MA+30 Step 10 + extended days for 22-23 SY for $3,000, effective 08/23/2022 • Dan Dahl, 9th Grade Football Coach, BS+10 step 10, effective 08/15/2022 • Dave Drexler, Junior High Football Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/15/2022 • Amber Gremmels, 7-12 Science Education Teacher, MA Step 5, effective 08/23/2022 • Nick Gugisberg, Industrial Technology Education Teacher, BS Step 7, effective 08/23/2022 • Tiffany Kobbermann, FACS Education Teacher, BS Step 11, effective 08/23/2022 • Susan Morton, Vocal Music (Secondary) & Elementary Concerts, BS+10 Step 3, effective 09/03/2021 • Kiara Quade, Seasonal Custodian, Grade 6 Step 1, effective 06/07/2022 • Ella Richards, Laker Legends Lead-Sub, Grade 6 step 1, effective 06/01/2022 • Ruth Schaefer, Junior High/Middle School Student Council Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 09/01/2022 (will share position 50/50 with Jacalyn Skoglund) • Jacey Schlossser, Assistant Boys’ Track Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 03/15/2023 • Katie Schuler, Seasonal Custodian, Grade 5 Step 10, effective 06/06/2022 • Jacalyn Skogland, Junior High/Middle School Student Council Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 09/01/2022 (will share position 50/50 with Ruth Schaefer) • Kayla Sorenson, Assistant Girls’ Track Coach, BS+10 Step 4, effective 03/01/2023 • Summer Spence, Junior Class Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 09/01/2022 • Zach Traphagen, Head Boy’s Track Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 03/01/2023 • Abby Ver Steeg, Junior High Volleyball Coach, BS+10 Step 4, effective 08/15/2022 • Abby Ver Steeg, Junior Varsity Softball Coach, BS+10 Step 4, effective 03/01/2023 • David Vinje, Senior High Student Council Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 01/20/2022 • Jessica Wilmes, Junior Class Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 09/01/2022, Change of Status: Brianna Anderson, Custodian, change from part-time hours to 10-hour days, Grade 5 Step 10, effective 05/31/2022 • Matt Meagher, changed from 9th-grade football coach to Asst. Football coach, BS+10 Step 5, effective 08/2022 • Jason Weber, changed from 9th-grade football coach to Asst. Football coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/2022, Resignations: Kenneth Anderson, Junior High Track Coach, effective 06/10/2022 • Jeremy Christensen, Assistant Girls’ Track Coach, effective 06/13/2022 • Andrew Goracke, 9th Grade Wrestling Coach, effective 06/13/2022 • Nick Gugisberg, School Board of Directors, effective 05/31/2022 • Chad Jergenson, Junior High Softball Coach, effective 05/24/2022 • Nate Meissner, High School Student Council Advisor, effective 06/08/2022 • Christine Meulebroeck, Assistant Softball Coach, effective 05/27/2022 • Amanda Ogdahl, Mental Health Services Coordinator, effective 05/31/2022 • Sarah Suchy, Middle School Student Council Advisor, effective 06/08/2022, Retirements: Donna Schafer, Paraprofessional, effective 05/27/2022, Leave of Absence: Mike Troen, one year leave of absence for the 2022-2023 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motions by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the adjustment to the committed fund balance to reflect the GASB16 valuation of $34,740.58. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Lagred, to approve the FY2022 budget revisions as follows:

                        Revenue          Expenditures

General Fund       $20,685,670         $121,389,898

Food Service         $1,140,673             $1,079,051

Community Education             $656,489               $686,322

Debt Redemption         $1,734,152             $1,490,725

        Agency                       $0           $0

Student Activity Fund             $178,253               $260,240

TOTAL       $24,395,237           $24,906,236 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the FY2023 budget as follows:

                        Revenue          Expenditures

General Fund       $20,792,090           $21,022,238

Food Service             $849,375             $1,006,870

Community Education             $685,280               $633,150

Debt Redemption         $1,747,602             $1,491,675

Student Activity Fund               $77,050                 $41,850

TOTAL       $24,151,397           $24,195,783

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Zavadil, to approve Fund Balance Designation for the Unused portion of the Kelleher Bequest as Assigned Funds of $6,277.36. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by, Lagred to commit an amount of our un-reserved fund balance to replace future buildings and grounds expenditures.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to commit an amount of our un-reserved fund balance for post-retirement benefits for eligible teaching staff.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by A. Reichmann to approve the removal of electronic fund transfer and removal of authorization to sign checks on behalf of the school district by Vicki Moen.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Lagred, to approve the 2022-23 Coaches and Advisors list.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by a. Reichmann, to approve the 2022-2023 membership renewals for Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA), Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA), and Lakes Country Service Cooperative (LCSC).

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Zavadil, to approve calling for quotes for snow removal and softener salt for FY2023.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by A. Reichmann, to table the proposed FY23 contract with Spark27 for further discussion. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Announcements: July Regular Board Meeting – July 18, 2022 7:00 p.m. in the MAS Board Room. 

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Lagred, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools, ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

July 25