MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Public Notice | Published on July 24, 2023 at 3:38pm CDT
MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149
GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the Minnewaska Area School District Office Board room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson T. Reichmann. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Present: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann
Members Absent: Barsness, Lagred, Ogdahl
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by, Holtberg, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Visitor’s Comments: Jon, Amanda, and Evelyn Recker, along with Erick Randleman were present and addressed the board.
Special Recognitions & Honors:
The board would like to recognize the 2023 spring activities.
The spring of 2023 provided several highlights for Laker Activities. Beginning with the following teams being named WCC Team Champions:
2023 West Central Conference Team Champions
Laker Girls’ Golf
Laker Boys’ Golf
Laker Girls’ Track & Field
Laker Baseball
The Spring Section Tournaments also went well, as our Laker Girls’ Golf team were Section 3AA Runnerups and several activities sent individuals to Minnesota State Tournaments. Those qualifying for State were as follows:
Boys’ Golf:
Riley Larson (State Golf June 13th & 14th)
Girls’ Golf:
Arivia DeBoer, Ava Kollman (State Golf June 13th & 14th)
Track & Field:
Maeson Tank (400M & 800M)
McKenzie Luetmer (400, 4×400, 4×800 & Triple Jump) First Laker T & F Athlete in school history to make it to the state in four events -finished 9th in the state in the 400M, and 4x400M relay
Lauryn Ankeny (300H, 4×400 & 4×800) Finished 3rd in the state in the 300M hurdles
Olivia Danielson (4×400 & 4×800) Finished 9th in the 4x400M relay
Jayda Kolstoe (Shot & Disc) Finished 9th in the state in shot-put
Teagan Stark (4×400) Finished 9th in the state in the 4x400M relay
Brooke Kolstoe (4×800) state qualifier
Coach Gabe Eisenbacher was named the 2023 Section 5A Track & Field Assistant Coach of the Year.
Trapshooting Team:
Competed at the state trap shoot on Tuesday, June 13th, in Alexandria
Minnewaska Area School Board are incredibly proud of these Laker athletes and coaches for their time and talents.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,094,801.48.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Superintendent Rankin reviewed the investment schedule, food service, revenue and expenditure reports and reviewed enrollment numbers, and gave a superintendent’s report.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve resolution No. 06202023 accepting donations/gifts to the school district.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the consent calendar as listed:
New Hires: Jeremy Christensen, Assistant Football Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/14/2023 • Bryan Draxton, Knowledge Bowl Coach/Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 10/1/2023 • Bailey Gronner, Assistant Volleyball Coach, BS+10 Step 5, effective 08/14/2023 • Bailey Gronner, Assistant Track & Field Coach, BS+10 Step 5, effective 03/14/2024 • Brian Gruber, 9th Grade Football Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/14/2023 • Caleb Greene, Assistant Soccer Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 08/14/2023 • Jarrid Jergenson, Assistant Soccer Coach, BS+10 Step 3, effective 08/14/2023 • Tiffany Kobbermann, FFA Advisor, effective 08/14/2023 • Jeff Schumann, Custodian, Grade 6 Step 10 plus .50 night differential, effective 07/01/2023 • Zach Traphagen, 9th Grade Football Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/14/2023 • David Vinje, Head Soccer Coach, BS+10 Step 10, effective 08/14/2023 Change of Status: Reggie Brooks, change from Custodian to Head Custodian/Assistant Buildings & Grounds, Grade 8 Step 10, effective 07/01/2023 • Sue Currens, change from Early Childhood Teacher/Early Childhood Coordinator to E-3 Principal, effective 07/01/2023 • Barbara Haaf, change to 4 hrs per day, Grade 4 Step 12, effective 01/06/2022 • Scott Lempka, change from E-3 Principal to 4-8 Principal, effective 07/01/2023 • Sarah Suchy, change from 4-8 Principal to Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology. Resignations: Patty Bond, Preschool Teacher, effective 05/25/2023 • Deanna Dibley, Foodservice Cook, effective 04/28/2023 • Manford Foster, Junior High Soccer Coach, effective 06/01/2023 • Jason Gabrielson, Maintenance/Custodian, effective 05/24/2023 • Nick Milbrandt, Agriculture Teacher, effective end of the 2022-2023 school year • Dawn Rohloff, Paraprofessional, effective 06/05/2023 • Rachel Schake, Paraprofessional, effective 05/25/2023 • Jason Weber, Head Softball Coach, effective 06/01/2023
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the Adjustment to the Reserved Unfunded Severance to Reflect the GASB 16 Valuation of $1,943.00.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the FY2023 budget revisions as follows:
Expenditures Revenues
General Fund $22,021,715 $21,327,841
Food Service $1,105,776 $1,007,407
Community Education $736,664 $733,426
Debt Redemption $1,490,625 $1,786,280
Student Activity $100,209 $97,826
TOTAL $25,454,989 $24,952,780
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the FY2024 Budget as follows:
Expenditures Revenues
General Fund $22,103,129 $21,821,346
Food Service $1,114,654 $1,140,900
Community Education $734,053 $689,925
Debt Redemption $1,486,925 $1,545,633
Student Activity $243,350 $214,870
TOTAL $25,682,111 $25,412,674
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve Fund Balance Designation for the Unused Portions of the Kelleher Bequest as Assigned Funds of $6,277.36.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to commit an amount of our un-reserved fund balance to replace future building and grounds expenditures.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the amendments to the Principal, Business Manager, and Superintendent contracts.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to approve the proposed FY24 contract with Spark 27 Creative as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the resolution discontinuing the listed positions at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to terminate Metaya Jergenson, Paraprofessional, at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, pending Federal funding for the 2023-2024 school year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by A. Reichmann, to terminate Louis Folkman, Paraprofessional, at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, pending Federal funding for the 2023-2024 school year.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Holtberg, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the 2023-2024 membership renewals for MREA, MSBA, and LCSC organizations.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to call for quotes for snow removal and softener salt for FY2024 and FY2025.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
The district’s policy committee reviewed the following handbooks and policy earlier this evening.
Handbooks
• Minnewaska Area High School
• Minnewaska Area Middle School
• Minnewaska Area Elementary School
• Minnewaska Area W.I.N. Academy
• Minnewaska Area High School Activities Handbook
• Minnewaska Little Lakers Handbook
• ECFE Handbook
• Laker Legends
• After-School Enrichment Program
Policy
• 440 Credit Card Policy
Motion by A. Reichmann, seconded by Zavadil, to approve the handbooks and policy as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Announcements:
• July Regular Board Meeting – July 17, 2023 7:00 p.m. in the MAS Board Room.
• Recently, the Minnesota Department of Education notified Superintendent Rankin that the MAS Flexible Learning Year Calendar Application for the 2023-2024 school year has been approved.
Motion by Zavadil, seconded by Holtberg, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Zavadil, Holtberg, A. Reichmann, T. Reichmann,
Nay: None
Motion carried
Angie Reichmann, Clerk
Minnewaska Area Schools, ISD 2149
Glenwood, MN
July 24
