MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 19, 2022 in the Minnewaska Area Schools Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Zavadil. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Members Absent: Barsness

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

The Minnewaska School Board is honored to recognize:

• Amber Evenson, Palmer Bus Office Coordinator. Since starting this year, Amber has made an immediate, positive impact on the Palmer Bus site in Glenwood. She has a positive attitude every day, is well-organized, and works well with the drivers and school district staff.   

• Tammie Williams -Quiggle is an outstanding teacher, leader, and colleague. Tammy goes above and beyond to ensure that MAS students are getting the services they deserve and that education is equitable for all. She picks up extra duties without being asked and always thinks of others without needing any accolades. She is a rock for many in the Special Education Department and throughout the school. Tammy is a master of her craft and MAS is lucky to have her.  

• Dave Moe for stepping into a difficult situation as a long-term substitute. He has done an amazing job during this transition, and we cannot thank him enough for what he has done for our students this fall.  

• Audrey Frey for her great work with our Before and After-School Programs. She does an outstanding job on what is extremely important for students and parents in our district!!  Additionally, she is currently taking on the new responsibility of organizing our new Eleyo registration system, which is being implemented for the Before and After School Programs.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2022, Regular Board Meeting and the December 12, 2022, Special Work Session.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin presented the summary of bills.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by, Lagred, to approve the Claims and Accounts totaling $1,339,866.44. Zavadil abstained

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin presented the investment report, foodservice report and presented the Superintendent report.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Holtberg, to approve Resolution No. 12192022 accepting the donations to the school district.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by T. Reichmann, to certify the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Limitation as follows:

2022 PAYABLE 2023 MAXIMUM LEVY LIMITATION

GENERAL – RMV VOTER – JOBZ EXEMPT $335,382.29

         GENERAL – RMV OTHER – JOBZ EXEMPT $1,072,893.22

         GENERAL – NTC VOTER – JOBZ EXEMPT $264,081.24

         GENERAL – NTC OTHER GENED – EXEMPT 0.00

         GENERAL – NTC OTHER – JOBZ EXEMPT $1,060,073.34

         COMMUNITY SERVICE – NTC OTHER – JOBZ EXEMPT $169,558.90

         GENERAL DEBT – NTC VOTER – JOBZ NONEXEMPT $737,593.58

         GENERAL DEBT – NTC OTHER – JOBZ NONEXEMPT $782,744.43

         OPEB DEBT – NTC VOTER – JOBZ NONEXEMPT 0.00

         OPEB DEBT – NTC OTHER – JOBZ NONEXEMPT 0.00

SUBTOTALS BY FUND    

         GENERAL FUND $2,732,430.09

         COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND $169,558.90

         GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND $1,520,338.01

      OPEB/PENSION DEBT SERVICE FUND 0.00

SUBTOTALS BY TAX BASE    

         REFERENDUM MARKET VALUE $1,408,275.51

         NET TAX CAPACITY $3,014,051.49

SUBTOTALS BY TRUTH IN TAXATION CATEGORY    

         VOTER APPROVED $1,337,057.11

         OTHER $3,085,269.89

TOTAL LEVY    

         TOTAL LEVY $4,422,327.00

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg seconded by A. Reichmann, to expand the Little Lakers Preschool program to all day every day and to authorize Superintendent Chip Rankin to seek bids for repurposing space, and initiate collaboration between childcare providers, Head start, and current ECSE and preschool programs

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to approve the consent calendar as follows: New Hires: Regina Blair, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 09/19/2022 • Jessica Nelson, Payroll/Benefits Manager, Grade 10 Step 12, effective 01/03/2022 • Shannon Ogren, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 11/7/2022 • Angie VanZee, Minnewaska Laker Foundation Executive and Communications Assistant Stipend twice a year from Foundation and MAS. MAS is responsible for $5,000 annually • Kierra Wilmes, School Age Childcare Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 11/11/2022. Change of Status: Resignations: Kathleen Fenger, Paraprofessional, effective 12/2/2022 • Caleb Greene, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective 11/11/2022 • Grace Hanson, Paraprofessional, effective 12/22/2022 • Ted Hill, Varsity Soccer Coach, effective 11/30/2022 • Allie Schwendemann, Paraprofessional, effective 9/16/2022. Termination: Elizabeth Zimmel, Custodian, effective 11/30/2022

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the policies as listed with an adopted date of December 19, 2022.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Announcements:

• January 9, 2023, Organizational Meeting at 3:30 pm in the Minnewaska Area Schools Board Room.

• January 23, 2023, Curriculum/Policy Committee Meeting at 6:15 pm in the upper level of W.I.N. Academy.

• January 23, 2023, Regular School Board meeting at 7:00 pm in the upper level of W.I.N. Academy

Motion by Lagred, seconded by T. Reichmann, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried

/s/ Angie Reichmann

School Board Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD #2149

Jan. 30