MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 18, 2023 in the Minnewaska Area Schools Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Barsness. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Members Absent: Ogdahl, Holtberg

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

The Minnewaska School Board is honored to recognize:

• Eric Adams. Eric is the only custodian at the WIN facility, and he keeps the building looking great! He is also very respected by the staff and students. Eric is without a doubt one of the best custodians we have had in our district!

• Mary Kriese. Mary has only been here just over a year but jumped right in.  She has taken over and completely owned the student device procedures here at the middle/high school, providing fast and friendly service to our students and their chromebooks.  All while being highly organized.  She has also taken on more and more of the staff support tickets that come up every day.  I would be buried without her help and guidance with our IT support needs.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and the November 27, 2023, Special Board Meeting.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin presented the summary of bills.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by, A. Reichmann, to approve the Claims and Accounts totaling $1,701,570.90. Zavadil abstained.

Roll Call Vote:  Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, 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 Zavadil, to approve Resolution No. 12182023 accepting the donations to the school district.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the consent calendar. 

New Hires: Linzy Chlian, K-3 Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 1, effective 12/11/2023 • Jenna Dingmann, Special Education Teacher, BS Step 5, effective 01/15/2024 • Heidi Strickler, Cook, Grade 4 Step 11, effective 11/27/2023. Resignations: David Drexler, Head Boys’ Golf Coach, effective 11/29/2023 • Matt Meagher, Varsity Assistant Football Coach, effective 11/21/2023.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

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

2022 PAYABLE 2023 MAXIMUM LEVY LIMITATION

GENERAL – RMV VOTER – JOBZ EXEMPT $   355,106.80

GENERAL – RMV OTHER – JOBZ EXEMPT $1,183,868.84

GENERAL – NTC VOTER – JOBZ EXEMPT $   345,740.57

GENERAL – NTC OTHER GENED – EXEMPT $              0.00

GENERAL – NTC OTHER – JOBZ EXEMPT $1,147,888.50

COMMUNITY SERVICE – NTC OTHER – JOBZ EXEMPT $   157,171.43

GENERAL DEBT – NTC VOTER – JOBZ NONEXEMPT $   668,723.54

GENERAL DEBT – NTC OTHER – JOBZ NONEXEMPT $   702,194.04

SUBTOTALS BY FUND    

GENERAL FUND $3,032.604.71

COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND $   157,171.43

GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND $1,370,917.58

SUBTOTALS BY TAX BASE    

REFERENDUM MARKET VALUE $1,538,975.64

NET TAX CAPACITY $3,021,718.08

SUBTOTALS BY TRUTH IN TAXATION CATEGORY    

VOTER APPROVED $1,369,570.91

         OTHER $3,191,122.81

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Jeremy Armstrong, the District Buildings & Grounds Director, was present and gave an update from the department.

Mark Meyer, the Information Technology Director, was present and gave an update from the department.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the resolution Establishing a Combined Polling Place for multiple precincts and designating hours during which the polling place will remain open for the school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the 2023-2025 AFSCME Council 65 Master Agreement as presented. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to approve the transfer of ownership of Central Square to Minnewaska Area School District. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Zavadil, to call for MAS WIN Academy construction renovation bids part 1.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by A. Reichmann, to call for MAS WIN Academy construction renovation bids part 2.

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

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by T. Reichmann, to call for MAS WIN Academy construction renovation bids part 3.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

First Reading of the following policies The Policy/Curriculum Committee met earlier tonight and reviewed the following policies. This is the first reading of these policies and will be brought forward to the regular January Board Meeting if there are no concerns.

413 Harassment and Violence

416 Drug and Alcohol Testing

506 Student Discipline

506 Discipline Complaint Procedure Form

507 Corporal Punishment

515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records Form

620 Credit for Learning

606.5 Library Materials

Announcements:

• January 3, 2023, Organizational Meeting at 7:30 am in the Minnewaska Area Schools Board Room.

• The MSBA Annual Leadership Conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, and Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. 

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Barsness, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools, ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

Jan. 29