MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149

GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 21, 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, A. Reichmann, 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: 

The Minnewaska School Board would like to take a moment to recognize the exceptional efforts of our middle school intervention staff, Kasey Douvier and Stephanie Thoen. Their dedication to organizing benchmark data collection, conducting Data Dig meetings with each grade level, and creating a timely intervention schedule has provided essential support to our at-risk students. Their efforts have had a meaningful impact on student success, and we are grateful for their hard work and commitment.

Additionally, we would like to extend our thanks to the following mentors: Jason Weber, Heidi Polzin, Lisa Bonk, Megan Modahl, Jana McIver, Nick Gugisberg, Steph Swalla, Alicia Christman, Amanda Averback, and Amber Braaten. These individuals have played a vital role in supporting our new staff, ensuring they feel encouraged and appreciated. Through effective self-reflection, coaching, and a focus on evidence of student learning, our mentors have challenged our new teachers to continually improve their practice. By helping mitigate stress and anxiety, they have provided essential resources and support systems, fostering an environment where our educators can thrive. We believe nurturing teachers is integral to their development as distinguished educators, and we deeply appreciate the contributions of our dedicated mentors.

Motion by T. Reichmann, seconded by Ogdahl, to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and September 18, 2024, Special Work Session.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Motion by Lagred, seconded by Barsness, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $2,950,830.05. Zavadil Abstained

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Superintendent Rankin reviewed the investment schedule, food service report, investment schedule, revenue and expenditures and gave a superintendent’s report.

Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve resolution No. 10212024 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 Ogdahl, seconded by Lagred, to approve the consent calendar as listed: New Hires: Jennifer Anderson, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 3, effective 10/21/2024 • Dawn Blair, Assistant Director of School Age Child, Grade 5 Step 8, effective 09/01/2024 • Jennifer Chan, Assistant Musical Director, BS+10 Step 3, effective 10/01/2024 • Chantel Elbert, School Readiness Paraprofessional, grade 5 Step 3, effective 10/09/2024 • Jackie Hauglie, School Readiness Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 5, effective 10/09/2024 • Addison Heid, School Age Child care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 10/01/2024 • Emma Heidelberger, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/23/2024 • Nicholas Helgaas, Assistant Musical Director, BS+10 Step 3, effective 10/01/2024 • Holly Hennen, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/03/2024 • Deb Mathias, District Assessment Coordinator, MA Step 1, effective 08/26/2024-10/01/2024 • Laney MacDonald, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 10/01/2024 • Bill Mills, Secondary Education Teacher, MA Step 2, effective 09/03/2024 • Diane Moeller, Assistant Musical Director, BS+10 Step 8, effective 10/01/2024 • Jacob Ogdahl, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/16/2024 • Darlene Rieland, Part-Time Cook, Grade 4 Step 11, effective 10/21/2024 • Marit Salveson, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 11, effective 09/25/2024 • Alexis Shea, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 10/01/2024 • Harmony Sturges, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 5, effective 10/21/2024 • Kendra Wilmes, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/09/2024 • Alicia Wilson, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 5, effective 10/21/2024. Change of Status: Kyle Murken, an additional $1.00 an hour has been added for additional MARSS Duties, Grade 7 Step 12, effective 07/01/2024 • Beth Pribyn, Cook, change from Grade 4 Step 12 to Grade 5 Step 10, effective 09/03/2024 • Morgan Rooney, Second Line Cook, change from Grade 4 Step 12 to Grade 5 Step 10, effective 10/21/2024. Resignations: Sharon Blomgren, Food Service Cook, effective 09/24/2024 • Patricia Holder, Paraprofessional, effective 09/27/2024 • Kelsie Zins, Paraprofessional, effective 12/20/2024.

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Laker Area Enrichment Center gave the board a tour of the remodeled child care center in the lower level of the Starbuck campus. Lakes Area Enrichment Center presented the board with a letter to merge child care programs with the district. The board will be meeting in special session on November 6, 2024 to discuss.

Foodservice Director Bridget Gallagher gave a presentation and updated the board on the foodservice department.

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by T. Reichmann, to approve the seniority lists of the Minnewaska Teachers Association and Mental Health Practitioners 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 approve the three year school resource officer agreement with the City of Starbuck. 

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

Nay: None

Motion carried.

Announcements:

• 19th Annual Veterans Day program, Monday, November 11, 2024, at 9:00 am in the Minnewaska Area High School Gymnasium

• November Regular School Board Meeting, Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Glenwood Elementary Media Center

• Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing, Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

• December Regular School Board Meeting, Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room

Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Lagred, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31p.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

Nov. 25