MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023

SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in special session on Monday, January 9, 2023 in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by past Chairperson Barsness. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Barsness, Zavadil, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred, Holtberg, Ogdahl

Motion by Zavadil, nominated A. Reichmann as Acting Clerk, it was seconded by Ogdahl. Vote was taken, A. Reichmann I selected as Acting Clerk Until Clerk is elected.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Acting Chair Barsness administered the Oath of Office to newly elected board members, Ted Reichmann, Amanda Ogdahl, and Justin Zavadil.

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Lagred nominated Barsness as Chairperson, it was seconded by Zavadil. Vote was taken, Barsness is elected Chairperson.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Zavadil nominated T. Reichmann as Vice-Chairperson, it was seconded by Holtberg. Vote was taken, T. Reichmann is elected Vice-Chairperson.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Zavadil nominated A. Reichmann as Clerk, it was seconded by Ogdahl. Vote was taken, A. Reichmann is elected Clerk.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Ogdahl nominated Lagred as Treasurer, it was seconded by Barsness. Vote was taken, Lagred is elected Treasurer.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Lagred, to set the monthly Board Meetings for the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the MAHS Board Room for the 2023 calendar year with the exception of those dates that fall on legal holidays and Work Sessions to be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm as needed for the 2023 calendar year. With the following meeting date already established on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm at W.I.N. Academy

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by T. Reichmann, to designate all Pope County banks and the Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund as official depositories for the 2023 calendar year. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Ogdahl, to designate the Pope County Tribune as the official district newspaper for the 2023 calendar year.  

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by A. Reichmann, to set mileage rate to follow the federal rate at .62.5¢ for the 2023 calendar year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to approve the use of machine signed checks for the 2023 calendar year. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve electronic fund transfer by Drew Olsonawski, and/or Charles (Chip) Rankin for the 2023 calendar year. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Board members discussed committee appointments for the 2023 calendar year. Committee assignments will be presented at the next regular school board meeting on January 23, 2023.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Barsness, to set the following annual officer salaries: Chairperson $500; Clerk $150; Treasurer $150.  Meeting salary was set at $50, with additional $50 for meetings over 4 hours for the 2023 calendar year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Ogdahl, to authorize administrative personnel to contact legal counsel to deal with legal issues as necessary and in a timely manner.  

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Holtberg, to appoint Superintendent Rankin as Title I LEA Representative.  

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Zavadil, to adjourn the special organizational meeting at 3:42 p.m. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

/s/ Angie Reichmann

School Board Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD #2149

Jan. 30