MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2024

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in special session on Monday, March 28, 2024 in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Office Board Room.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Barsness. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Absent: None

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

• The Minnewaska School Board and the Minnewaska Area Middle School want to recognize the MAMS Lead Office Assistant, Nancy Rapp. Nancy oversees the needs of students and staff at the five grade levels and is the only office assistant in the middle school.  Nancy is not just good at what she does; she anticipates needs before they happen and often has a solution worked out before anyone is aware of a potential problem.  Nancy is a team player and puts student needs first.  If you visit the middle school office, you will often see Nancy completing her administrative duties while counseling a student who is having a rough day and supervising multiple students.  Nancy’s selfless attitude and ability to anticipate needs before they arise have made her invaluable to our team and the definition of Laker Pride.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Holtberg, February 12, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

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

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $2,970,616.47 Zavadil Abstained

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve resolution No. 03252024 accepting donations/gifts to the school district. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the consent calendar as presented. New Hire: Hunter Infanger, Secondary Social Studies Teacher, BS Step 1, effective 08/19/2024 • Hunter Infanger, Junior High Baseball Coach, effective 03/11/2024 • Jeff Iverson, Vocal Music Teacher, MA+10 Step 12, effective 08/19/2024 • Jenna Janu, Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 03/12/2024 • Blake Karas, Middle School Principal, $119,203.60, effective 07/01/2024 • Ashley Parliament, Emotional, Behavioral Technician, Grade 6 Step 5, effective 03/04/2024. Change of Status: Tracy Anderson, Head Cook for Lakes Area Enrichment Center kids year-round, Grade 5 Step 12, effective 05/24/2024 • Magan Anderson, Laker Legends Co-Coordinator, changed from Grade 7 Step 11 to Grade 8 Step 10, effective 01/01/2024 • Morgan Blair, change from Junior High Dance Coach to Assistant High Dance Coach,, BS+10 Step 5, effective 02/27/2024 • Andrew Goracke, change from 9th grade Baseball Coach to JV Baseball Coach, BS+10 Step 7, effective 03/11/2024 • Mariah Hetland, change from JV Dance Coach to Junior High Dance Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 02/27/2024 • Drew Olsonawski, change from Junior High Baseball Coach to 9th Grade Baseball Coach, BS+10 Step 4, effective 03/11/2024 • Amanda Sayles, Laker Legends Co-Coordinator, changed from Grade 7 Step 11 to Grade 8 Step 10, effective 01/01/2024 Resignations: Rich Bond, Jr. High Wrestling Coach, effective 02/28/2024 • Jenna Dingmann, Special Education Teacher, effective 06/30/2024 • Amber Gremmels, Science Teacher, effective 06/30/2024 • Jackie Hauglie, Paraprofessional, effective 05/23/2024 • Ruth Hovel, Co-Assistant Swim and Dive Coach, effective 05/08/2024 • Rebecca Reber, K-3 Interventionist, effective 05/18/2024 • Tammie Williams-Quiggle, Special Education Teacher, effective 06/30/2024 Retirements: Marit Salveson, Art Teacher, effective 06/30/2024 • Laurie Zink, Special Education Teacher, effective 06/30/2024

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve nonrenewing Alan Uphoff a Tier 2 Teacher.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve nonrenewing Sierra Leighton a Tier 2 Teacher.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve nonrenewing Nick Gugisberg a Tier 1 Teacher.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the 2023-2025 Minnesota Teachers Association Master Agreement. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the 2024 contract with Green Lawns. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve bid from Starbuck Telephone for internet service and from High Point Networks for replacement wireless access points and switches.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Barsness, to award the MAS Softball Field Maintenance to Lux Lawn.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Lagred, to award the MAS Football/Track Field Maintenance to Lux Lawn.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Open session requested by staff member Gloria Andreasen to consider preliminary allegations against an individual subject to the board’s authority pursuant to Minnesota Statue 13D.05. The board discussed the allegations and potential outcomes for Andreasen.

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by A. Reichmann to terminate employee Gloria Andreasen effective March 28, 2024.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Announcements:

• Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

• Monday, May 20, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

• Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

Other: None

Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

April 29