MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the Minnewaska Area Elementary Schools Media Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Barsness. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Members Absent: None

Motion by Holtberg 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.

Visitor’s Comments: None 

Special Recognitions & Honors:

• Danielle Kulzer-Douvier. Danielle is a dynamic member of the WIN Team. Students in her classroom are constantly engaged in the unique learning experiences she provides. She is caring, consistent, dependable, and can remain calm in some of the most difficult situations. Danielle has taken on a leadership role on the PBIS team and makes an extra effort to make the incentive experiences meaningful for the students. When she isn’t busy in her classroom, she steps in to assist in other building areas. Danielle positively impacts the overall culture at WIN, and we are lucky to have her.

• This month, we celebrate our Minnesota Reading Corps staff. We currently have two full-time MRC Tutors (JoAnne Kocher and Megan Tapio). Melissa Hayek oversees the program and carries the title of MRC Internal Coach.  Nicole Vogt is also an Educator Corps tutor providing Reading Corps support in preschool. The data on how these interventions impact kids is extremely strong every year, and we are very thankful to have them on the Laker Team! 

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2023 Special Board Meeting, Pubic Hearing on Flexible Learning Year and February 27, 2023, Regular School Board Meeting

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

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

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Lagred, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,927,953.97

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 approve resolution No. 03272023 accepting donations/gifts to the school district. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve Resolution No. 2023-1 determining fact for engaging Clyde Machines to purchase certain products. Barsness abstained

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Minnewaska Area Elementary School Principal, Scott Lempka and the Elementary Schools Building Leadership Team (BLT) presented an update to the school board.

Megan Boutain, the District School nurse presented an update from the department.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Lagred, to approve the flexible learning year calendars for 2023-24 (pending MDE approval of our FLY application) and the 2023-2024 Post Labor Day calendar, which will become our default calendar if MDE does not approve the FLY application.  

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve the resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of the employment contract with Michelle Klimstra.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred seconded by A. Reichmann to approve the resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of the employment contract with Kayla Sorenson

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by, Holtberg, to award the MAS Baseball Field Maintenance and Game Prep to Minnewaska Area Baseball Association. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Ogdahl, to award the MAS Softball Field Maintenance to LuxCut Lawncare

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to award the MAS Football/Track Field Maintenance to LuxCut Lawncare

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the position of the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Director to be added to the principals’ contract for the 2023-2024 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the consent calendar as listed. New Hires: Marlinda Alexander, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 02/28/202 • Luke Barkeim, Science/Stem Teacher, BS Step 1, effective start of the 2023-2024 school year • Tate Card, Secondary Teacher (Science), BS Step 5, effective start of the 2023-2024 school year • Dan Dahl, Varsity Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 11/21/2022 • Grace Gerads, Physical Education Teacher, BS Step 1, effective start of the 2023-2024 school year • Bailey Gronner, Physical Education Teacher, BS+15 Step 1, effective start of the 2023-2024 school year • Sara Maasjo, Special Education Teacher, BS Step 3, effective 08/14/2023 • Austin Maxwell, Special Education Teacher, BS+30 Step 6, effective start of the 2023-2024 school year • Mitchell McGuire, Visual Arts, MA+10 Step 10, effective start of the 2023-2024 school year • Emily Roering, Varsity Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 11/14/2022. Change of Status: Jeremy Armstrong changed from Interim Buildings and Grounds Director to the Director of Buildings and Grounds, will be in a salary position with an equivalent hourly rate of $32.39, effective 04/01/2023 • Zach Traphagen, changed from Jr. High Boys’ Basketball Coach to Boys’ Head Varsity Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 03/28/2023. Resignations: Dan Dahl, Assistant, Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective 03/13/2023 • Hunter Salathe, Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective 03/08/2023 • Brian Walker, C-Squad Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective 03/10/2023. Leave of Absence: Amber Braaten, one-year partial special leave of 0.2 for the 2023-2024 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Ogdahl, to adopt the policies as presented with an effective date of March 27, 2023.

213 School Board Committees

214 Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members

405 Veterans’ Preference

425 Staff Development

513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design

535 Service Animals in Schools 

535 Approval Request Form for the use of a Service Animal Form

536 Retention and Destruction of student records for Special Education Students 

610 Field Trips

612.1 Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title I Programs

906 Community Notification of Predatory Offenders

Other: None

Announcements

• April 17, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 7 pm in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Office Board Room

• May 15, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 7 pm in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Office Board Room

• May 26, 2023, High School Graduation, 7 pm at the Minnewaska Area Schools Gymnasium

• June 19, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 7 pm in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Office Board Room

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by A. Reichmann, to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

April 24