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Regular School Board Meeting Monday, April 12, 2021 7:00 PM Central |
BOARDROOM |
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Lowell Benson: |
Present |
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Colleen Carlson: |
Present |
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Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: |
Present |
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Joe Mavencamp: |
Present |
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Bill Neumann: |
Present |
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Chris Paumen: |
Present |
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Joe Paumen: |
Present |
Present: 7.
Joe Mavencamp joined virtually
1. Call meeting to order
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. “District #881 is Proud of”
Students of Excellence
-Megan Lind
-Madeline Gindele
-Mary Miller
-Lexi Hanson
Congratulations! Maple Lake Speech Team – 2021 Conference Champs
3rd Quarter Irish Pride Award Nominations
Tanner Cardinal – Malachek
Riley Hill-Forbes – Kosloski
Sarah Neutz – Kosloski
Sawyer Ogilvie – Elston
Daimeyn Floding – Elston
Noah Gindele – Pack
Joe Fynboh – Pack
Cooper Latour – Pack
Kaitlyn Main – Nelson
Adam Neumann – Pearson
Trinity Hughes – Pearson
Sam Rivier – Pearson
Kailey Teicher – Pearson
Laura Bergstrom – Fynboh
Brady Scanlon – Stang
Makenna Wetch – Fynboh
Natalie Neumann – Fynboh
Lliah Girard – Youngs
Social Media Post:
Ty, Cole, Sawyer, Joey, and Kurt
Boys Basketball Awards:
1st team all-conference
Brayden Belanger
2nd team all-conference
Ryley Hagen
Academic all-conference
Noah Beffel
Zane Jude
Team awards
Best offense–Ryley Hagen
Best defense–Brayden Belanger
Most improved–Ernesto Brown and Zane Jude
Hardest worker–Connor Stroud
Love of the Game (coach award)–Connor Stroud
4. Recognition of visitors
Dan Krause, Matt Collins, Jonathan Barnes, Tana Fobbe, Mike Rowe, Dave Hansen, Andy Sawatzke, Maureen Donohue, Katie Friedman, Kris Strzyzewski and Tanya Malwitz (virtual).
5. Motion to approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2021. This motion, made by Lowell Benson and seconded by Colleen Carlson, Passed.
Lowell Benson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Joe Mavencamp: Yea, Bill Neumann: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
6. Motion to approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2021 (See Exhibit 1 – Consent Agenda; March 8, 2021 Minutes; Board Checks; Manual Checks; Operating Investments; OPEB Investments, Technology Bond Investments, Monthly Donations, Payroll Contribution Checks). This motion, made by Colleen Carlson and seconded by Bill Neumann, Passed.
Lowell Benson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Joe Mavencamp: Yea, Bill Neumann: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea: 7, Nay: 0
7. Open Forum
Parent Kris Strzyzewski was present and asked the board what the district plans are for masks next year and other covid related questions. Superintendent Rowe and the board had discussion.
8. Unfinished Business
8.A. Meet New Activities Director Dan Krause
Dan Krause, the new AD for 2021-22 school year, introduced himself and the board welcomed Dan.
8.B. Community Education Program Update
Tana Fobbe gave a Community of Education update. The Community Education Board has been formed and has 12 members made up of parents, staff and community. Course catalog with new offerings is available online.
8.C. Building and Grounds updates (See Exhibit 2.1 and 2.2)
Brad Neutz gave a Buildings and Grounds LTFM update. Neutz reviewed a spreadsheet of items that need maintenance and building projects.
Neutz also gave an estimate on energy savings from the solar panel project. Best estimate would be $22,228 for 2021 with more savings projected to come in following years.
8.D. An informational presentation about our food service program by Jonathan Barnes and Matt Collins of A’viands. Food Service Manager Collins said using quality ingredients with a focus on taste and food safety has added to the success of the program. Second chance breakfasts and new slushies are popular. Collins was appreciative of cafeteria staff’s efforts under covid. Barnes reported that information on how next year’s program will operate will be released in April.
8.E. March 31, 2021 Enrollment Figures -765.8
8.F. Update on Strategic Planning Process and Meeting Dates (See Exhibit 4)
Rowe presented on the progress of the Strategic Planning process. A strategic planning team has been formed. Survey had 198 responses from parents, staff, community and businesses. Pass survey will be sent to K-11 students to help with plan. Local businesses will be able to come in and talk about their companies to help students understand possible job opportunities in the area.
9. New Business
9.A. Motion to approve an overnight stay for the softball team in Mankato scheduled for April 16, 2021. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Kaitlyn Helmbrecht, Passed.
Lowell Benson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Joe Mavencamp: Yea, Bill Neumann: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
9.B. Motion to approve a resolution for the Wright Technical Center’s long-term facility maintenance program budget and authorizing the inclusion of a proportionate share of those projects in the district’s application for long-term facility maintenance revenue in the amount of $8,722.97. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Colleen Carlson, Passed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Lowell Benson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Joe Mavencamp: Yea, Bill Neumann: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea: 7, Nay: 0
9.C. Legislative and School Updates (See Exhibit 6)
Rowe presented Legislative and School Updates.
10. Representative Reports
10.A. District Leadership Team – Colleen Carlson
Carlson reported that discussion took place on different ways to team staff for late starts.
10.B. ECFE/Community Education
No report
10.C. Food Service Committee
No report
10.D. Meeker and Wright Special Ed Co-Op –
Joe Paumen said the next meeting on April 27 will be the start of negotiations.
10.E. Minnesota State High School League –
Helmbrecht said the Board of Directors will meet on April 15. Amendments for boys volleyball and girls wrestling are being considered.
10.F. Safe Schools Committee
No report
10.G. Schools for Equity in Education –
Chris Paumen said they had a legislative update and the House and Senate remain far apart.
10.H. Technology Committee –
Mavencamp said that Randy Benoit is working on the technology requests.
10.I. Wright Technical Center – Lowell Benson
Benson reported that next year’s enrollment looks promising and the WTC built house has a sealed bid.
10.J. Elementary School –
Sawatzke reported on testing for MCAs. Reading and math tests for Grs 3-6 will be mornings April through May 5. After MCAs, students in Grs 1 & 2 will take NWEAs. Irish Pride Celebration for Grs K-3 will happen in the gymnasium with Grs 4-6 watching on Box Cast. Track and Field Day will be May 21st with a makeup day set for May 25th. Planning for summer school and hoping to have classes Grs K-5 and provide transportation and meals.
10.K. High School –
Hansen reported on MCAs testing timeline. Prom is set for April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Grand March will be outside, rain or shine, followed by Post Prom. Co-Curricular awards will be done through individual groups. The district is proud of our multiple students participating at the state level for Speech. It is the best season for Speech in decades. Looking at summer school opportunities.
11. Committee Reports
No reports
12. Set Meeting Dates
12.A. Activities Committee will meet April 19th at 4:15 p.m.
12.B. Buildings and Grounds will meet April 19th at 5:00 p.m.
12.C. Finance and Programs Committee will meet May 3rd at 3:30 p.m.
13. Other Business
13.A. Mail
13.B. Upcoming Meetings
13.B.1. District Leadership Team Meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the Board Room
13.B.2. Grand March, Prom, and Post Prom at Maple Lake Public Schools on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
13.B.3. Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 in the Board Room
13.B.4. Recertification Meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in room D27
13.C. Miscellaneous Information
14. Motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. This motion, made by Kaitlyn Helmbrecht and seconded by Lowell Benson, Passed.
Lowell Benson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Joe Mavencamp: Yea, Bill Neumann: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea: 7, Nay: 0
Respectfully submitted,
Lowell Benson
Maureen Donohue