MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES
Public Notice | Published on January 20, 2025 at 12:40pm CST
MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149
GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025
SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES
The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in special session on Monday, January 6, 2025 in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by past Chairperson Barsness. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Lagred, Ogdahl, Moeller
Motion by A. Reichmann, nominated T. Reichmann as Action Chair, it was seconded by Lagred. Vote was taken, T. Reichmann is Acting Chair until Chair is elected.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Ogdahl, nominated A. Reichmann as Acting Clerk, it was seconded by Barsness. Vote was taken, A. Reichmann is selected as Acting Clerk Until Clerk is elected.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Acting Chair T. Reichmann administered the Oath of Office to newly elected board members, A. Reichmann, Barsness, Moeller
Motion by Barsness, seconded by Ogdahl to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Lagred nominated Barsness as Chairperson, it was seconded by Ogdahl. Vote was taken, Barsness is elected Chairperson.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
A. Reichmann nominated T. Reichmann as Vice-Chairperson, it was seconded by Moeller. Vote was taken, T. Reichmann is elected Vice-Chairperson.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Ogdahl nominated A. Reichmann as Clerk, it was seconded by Barsness. Vote was taken, A. Reichmann is elected Clerk.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
T. Reichmann nominated Ogdahl as Treasurer, it was seconded by Lagred. Vote was taken, Ogdahl is elected Treasurer.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by T. Reichmann, to set the monthly Board Meetings for the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the MAS District Office Board Room for the 2025 calendar year with the exception of those dates that fall on legal holidays and Work Sessions to be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm as needed for the 2025 calendar year. With the following meeting date already established on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Minnewaska Area Schools District Office Board Room
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, seconded by A. Reichmann, to designate all Pope County banks and the Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund as official depositories for the 2025 calendar year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, seconded by T. Reichmann, to designate United Bankers Bank as the official safekeeping entity of collateral on behalf of the school district.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Lagred to designate the Pope County Tribune as the official district newspaper for the 2025 calendar year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Moeller, to set mileage rate to follow the federal rate at .70¢ for the 2025 calendar year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Lagred, seconded by A. Reichmann, to approve the use of machine signed checks for the 2025 calendar year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, seconded by Lagred, to approve electronic fund transfer by Drew Olsonawski, and/or Charles (Chip) Rankin for the 2025 calendar year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Board members discussed committee appointments for the 2025 calendar year. Committee assignments will be presented at the next regular school board meeting on January 13, 2025.
Motion by Lagred, seconded by T. Reichmann, to set the following annual officer salaries: Chairperson $500; Clerk $150; Treasurer $150. Meeting salary was set at $50, with additional $50 for meetings over 4 hours for the 2025 calendar year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, seconded by Ogdahl, to authorize administrative personnel to contact legal counsel to deal with legal issues as necessary and in a timely manner.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, seconded by A. Reichmann, to appoint Superintendent Rankin as Title I LEA Representative.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Ogdahl, seconded by Moeller, to adjourn the special organizational meeting at 7:51 a.m.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Moeller
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Angie Reichmann, Clerk
Minnewaska Area Schools,
ISD 2149
Glenwood, MN
Jan. 20
