MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 15, 2024 in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Office Board Room.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Barsness. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Absent: Zavadil, Holtberg

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

• In honor of School Principals’ Day on May 1st, the school board would like to recognize and honor the district’s principals, Nate Meissner, Scott Lempka, Sue Currens, and Susan Knutson. You are the backbone of our schools, and your impact on the lives of our students, teachers, and staff is immeasurable. You work tirelessly to create a positive learning environment, inspire and empower our students, and support and develop our teachers and staff.

• The school board sincerely appreciates Tiffany Kobbermann and Hannah Meagher for their exceptional coordination of the successful Career Day held on April 4th.

Their dedication and leadership ensured a memorable and enriching experience for all participants. 

• All Pope County and Local Law Enforcements for all that they do for the school district.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the March 25, 2024 Special School Board Meeting. 

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

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 A. Reichmann, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,283,847.04

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve resolution No. 04152024 accepting donations/gifts to the school district. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve the consent calendar as presented. New Hire: Ken Anderson, Junior High Track Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 03/28/2024 • Tate Card, Junior High Boys Tennis Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 03/25/2024 • Cassie Hauglie, Extended School Year Emotional Behavioral Tech, 17 half days, Grade 6 Step 9, effective 06/03/2024 • Mataya Hoelscher, Elementary Education Teacher, BS Step 1, effective 08/19/2024 • Natalie Johansen, Speech-Language Pathologist, MA Step 1, effective 08/19/2024 • Brittany Kramber, Extended School Year Emotional Behavioral Tech, 17 half days, Grade 6 Step 6, effective 06/03/2024 • Jocelyn Leviltt, Extended School Year Emotional Behavioral Tech, 17 half days, Grade 6 Step 10, effective 06/03/2024 • McKenzie Newton, Elementary Education Teacher, BS Step 1, effective 08/19/2024 • Kiara Quade, Extended School Year Emotional Behavioral Tech, 17 half days, Grade 6 Step 3, effective 06/03/2024 • Elizabeth Schoenrock, Extended School Year Emotional Behavioral Tech, 17 half days, Grade 6 Step 4, effective 06/03/2024 • Brittany Scott, Extended School Year Emotional Behavioral Tech, 17 half days, Grade 6 Step 4, effective 06/03/2024 • Cassidy Weeres, Night Custodian, Grade 6 Step 3, effective 04/15/2024. Change of Status: Raquel Schmitz, Early Childhood Teacher and Coordinator changed from 182+18 days to 182+6 days, effective 08/26/2024. Resignations: Sierra Leighton, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, effective 06/30/2024. Retirements: Peggy Falk, Elementary Teacher, effective 06/30/2024 • Nancy Hoffmann, Preschool Teacher, effective 06/30/2024 • Rebecca Reber, K-3 Interventionist, effective 06/30/2024

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Scott Lempka, the MAS Middle School Principal, will gave an update from the Middle School.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve the 2024-2025 designation of identified officials with authority for the MDE External User Access Recertification system for Charles Rankin.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the 2024-2025 Psychological Service Contract with Colin Modahl.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by T. Reichmann to approve termination of Melissa Hayek, Title I support staff at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, pending Federal Funding for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve the resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of the employment contract with Kasey Fenske.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve termination of Kasey Douvier, 4-8 Interventionist Teacher, at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, pending Federal and/or State Funding for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve termination of Bobbi Jo Johnson, K-3 Interventionist Teacher, at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, pending Federal and/or State Funding for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Lagred, to approve termination of Stephanie Thoen, 4-8 Interventionist Teacher, at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, pending Federal and/or State Funding for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

All School Board Members will be on stage to hand out diplomas during the 2023 Graduation commencement. All School Board Members will be on stage to hand out diplomas during the 2023 Graduation commencement.

Announcements:

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

• Thursday, May 23, 2024, Retirement & Recognition Party

• Friday, May 24, 2024, MAHS Graduation at 7:00 pm in the MAHS Gymnasium

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

Other: None

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Barsness, to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

May 27