MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 16, 2024 in the Minnewaska Area School 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, Zavadil, 

Members Absent: Holtberg

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

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Visitor’s Comments: None

Special Recognitions & Honors: 

This September, we proudly join the Minnesota School Boards Association in celebrating School Board Recognition Month. Our dedicated school board members embody the theme, “Public School Boards Have Heart,” with their unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of every student in our district. These community leaders voluntarily devote countless hours to ensure our schools provide a safe, inclusive, and high-quality education for all. Their passion, hard work, and dedication help shape the future of our students and community. We extend our deepest gratitude to our school board members for their vision, leadership, and heart. Your efforts make a meaningful difference every day! Please join us in thanking our school board members for their outstanding service to our students and community.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,634,799.91. Lagred abstained.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin reviewed the investment schedule, and gave a superintendent’s report.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Barsness, to approve resolution No. 09162024 accepting donations/gifts to the school district.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the consent calendar as listed: New Hires: Anthony Benson, Custodian, Grade 6 Step 6, effective 09/18/2024 • Ann Grandy, Assistant Speech Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 10/01/2024 • JoAnn Kocher, Title I Paraprofessional, Grade 6 Step 5, effective 09/09/2024 • Trina Starker, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 5, effective 08/28/2024 • Megan Tapio, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 5, effective 08/29/2024 • Yana Tslenko, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 3, effective 09/03/2024. Change of Status: Dawn Blair, School Age Child Care Assistant, change from Grade 5 Step 5 to Grade 5 Step 8, effective 09/01/2024 • Kristin Deutsch, Early Childhood Family Education Sibling Care Supervisor, change from sub to a contracted supervisor, Grade 3 Step 12, effective 09/01/2024 • Jamie Dietzmann, yearly stipend to take on the roles and duties of MARSS coordinator, effective 09/01/2024 • Patricia Holder, change from PK/ECSE Paraprofessional to Elementary Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 3, effective 09/03/2024 • Samantha Raw, High School Administrative Assistant, change from Grade 7 Step 12 to Grade 8 Step 10, effective 09/04/2024 • Terri Richards, High School Administrative Assistant, change from Grad 6 Step 12 to Grade 7 Step 12, effective 08/22/2024. Resignations: Sandy Gaulke, MARSS Coordinator, effective 08/30/2024. Certified Staff Lane Changes: Tracy Beyer, MA+10 Step 12 to MA+20 Step 12 • Jeremy Christensen, BS+10 Step 12 to BS+20 Step 12 • Dan Dahl, MA Step 12 to MA+10 Step 12 • Josh Greene, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12 • Megan Greene, MA+10 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12 • Jesse Johnson, Ma+10 Step 11 to MA+30 Step 11 • Noelle Kratzke, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12 • Makenzie Larsen, BS Step 7 to BS+10 Step 7 • Megan Larson, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12, • Jessica Listerud, MA Step 12 to MA+10 Step 12 • Cheyenne Madsen, BA+15 Step 6 to BA+45 Step 6 • Matt Meagher, MA Step 9 to MA+10 Step 9 • Dacia Reichmann, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12.

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

T. Reichmann abstained

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Ogdahl to certify the 2024, payable 2025, proposed levy to the Pope County Auditor, in an amount equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by the Commissioner of Education to the County Auditor, according to Minn. Stat. 126C.48, Subd. 1.”

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve the 2024-2025 amended calendar as presented. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, seconded by T. Reichmann, to set November 14, 2024 at 7:30 am to Canvass School Board election and Special Election Results.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve the Assurance of Compliance Statement.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the fiscal year 25 second quarter contract with Spark27.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Announcements:

• October Regular Board Meeting, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room.

• November Regular Board Meeting, November 18, 2024 at 8:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04p.m.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried

Angie Reichmann, Clerk

Minnewaska Area Schools,

ISD 2149

Glenwood, MN

Oct. 28