
ALBION TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF CANVASS MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified voters of Albion Township, Wright County, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9020 30th St NW, Annandale MN 55302. n case of inclement weather, the election and meeting may be postponed until March 18, 2025. The election poll hours will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at which time the voters will elect: one Supervisor Seat B for a 3 year term and one Treasurer for a 2 year term. Absentee voting begins on Friday February 7, 2025 and ends March 10, 2025 at the Wright County Courthouse. Call Wright County Elections at 763-682-7578 for an absentee ballot. The Wright County Courthouse will also be open for in person absentee ballots from February 7, 2025 thru March 10, 2025, normal voting hours are 8am to 4:30pm and on Saturday March 8, 2025 from 10am to 12pm. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 pm on March 11, 2025 to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will meet on March 11, 2025 after the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results. Debbie Uecker, Clerk Albion Township.
PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024
200 HIGHWAY 55 E MAPLE LAKE, MINNESOTA 55358
Present Natalie Anderson: Present Colleen Carlson: Present Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Present Liz Lind: Present Chris Paumen: Present Joe Paumen: Absent Branson Thomas: Present Present: 6, Absent: 1. 1. Call meeting to order Anderson: Present Colleen Carlson: Present Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Present Liz Lind: Present Chris Paumen: Present Joe Paumen: Absent Branson Thomas: Present Present: 6, Absent: 1. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. (INFORMATIONAL) Truth and Taxation (7:00 p.m.) Regular Board Meeting to follow (7:15 p.m.) 4. “District #881 is Proud of” Thank you for your years of service on the Maple Lake School Board, Chris Paumen and Colleen Carlson. Thank you to our Elementary staff for hosting a fantastic Merry Math Night! Thank you to the Maple Lake Lions Club for their generous playground donation of $36,000 that will go to building a more inclusive space for special needs students. Thank you to the MLE PTA for their generous playground donation of $35,000. Money will be used to purchase two free-standing structures. Congratulations to the National Honor Society Members: 11th Grade New Members Brianna Beneke, Hayden Dircks, Emily Larson, Natasha Lodermeier, Andrew Marquette, Ethan Paumen, Daniel Reilley, Joseph Rudolph,Charley Sailer, Kody Uecker, Taylor Walhowe 12th Grade Present Members Logan Anglin, Sydney Breimon, Ashley Gaffaney, Mackenzie Gunderson, Alexandra Kiebel, Avery Lee, Avery Rowe, Abigail Torblaa, Molly Wurm 12th Grade New Members Addison Kramer, Benedict Ogram 8th Grade New Members Annabelle Dumphy, Ava Gindele, Tayah Hintz, Natalie Howard,Lydia Hughes, Hazel Jacobson, Ainsley Rowe, Avi Sailer, Brooklyn Turner, Kayleigh Turner, Jack Uecker 9th Grade Present Members Grace Anderson, Lauren Anglin, Rayna Bergstrom, Daniel Carriveau,Keeley Dircks, Landon Grant, Kora Hiltner, Nicholas Kramer, Alexandra Krauze, Rowan Kunz, Trent Lipinski, Isabelle Melgaard, Jacqueline Pribyl, Ava Rudolph, Mitchell Stewig, Khloe Uecker 9th Grade New Members Adler Chlan, Brooklyn Fobbe 10th Grade Present Members Max Beffel, Brolin Chlan, Jackson Clapp, Abigail Gindele, Kierra Grommesch, Reese Hartkopf, Julia Larson, Aspyn Ludenia, Olivia Mueller, Jeremiah Schafer, Allie Walhowe 10th Grade New Members Alyssa Jude Volleyball Awards: First Team All-Conference: Sydney Breimon, Alex Kiebel, & Avery Lee Second Team All-Conference: Danica Hageman, Addison Kramer, & Abby Linder CMC Player of the Year: Alex Kiebel CMC Academic: Sydney Breimon, Alex Kiebel, Addison Kramer, Avery Lee, Avery Rowe, Grace Ronnenberg, Aspyn Ludenia, Izzy Melgaard, Maddy Lind MSHSL All-State Team: Alex Kiebel MSHSL All-Academic Individual (3.8 GPA) Sydney Breimon, Alex Kiebel, Avery Lee, Avery Rowe Section 5AA Coach of the Year: Marty Kiebel Football Awards: All-Conference: Carter Courtright All-Conference Honorable Mentions: Brock Elston All-Conference Academic: Ethan Paumen, Daniel Carriveau, Danny Reilley, Vander Tulenchik Cross Country Awards: All-Conference Honorable Mention Hayden Dircks Lauren Anglin All Conference Academic Logan Anglin Hayden Dircks Carter Ertel Abigail Gindele Lauren Anglin Khloe Uecker Nicholas Kramer 5. (INFORMATIONAL) Recognition of visitors Visitors: • Mike Rowe • Lisa Rademacher • Amelia Gapinski • Tanya Malwitz • Mikayla Warrick • Dave Hansen • Kris Harlan • Scott Mavencamp • Jen Rasset • Molly Thompson 6. (ACTION) Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024. Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024. This motion, made by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Branson Thomas, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 7. (ACTION) Approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024 (See Exhibit 1 – Consent Agenda; November 11, 2024 Minutes; Board Checks; Manual Checks; Operating Investments; OPEB Investments, Technology Bond Investments, Monthly Donations, Payroll Contribution Checks) ROLL CALL VOTE Approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024. This motion, made by Liz Lind and seconded by Colleen Carlson, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 8. (INFORMATIONAL) Open Forum 9. (7:10) Unfinished Business 9.A. 2023-2024 School Audit Motion to accept the annual financial audit as prepared by Schlenner, Wenner & Co. This motion, made by Colleen Carlson and seconded by Branson Thomas, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 9.B. Enrollment – November 29 9.C. Truth and Taxation Motion to certify the 2024 payable 2025 tax levy at $3,811,551.26 after adjustments. This motion, made by Chris Paumen and seconded by Liz Lind, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 9.D. 2024-2025 Weather Plan 10. (7:20) New Business 10.A. Boys Basketball overnight trip Motion to approve the boys’ basketball team to stay overnight on Friday, December 13, 2024. This motion, made by Branson Thomas and seconded by Kaitlyn Helmbrecht, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 10.B. Wellness Policy 533 Motion to approve Wellness Policy 533. This motion, made by Branson Thomas and seconded by Chris Paumen, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 10.C. State of the School 11. (7:45) Representative Reports 11.A. District Leadership Team – Natalie Anderson 1.Working on a curriculum template – teachers do not have enough time to create new ones, so they are refreshing current ones. 2.They were in favor of the 4- day school week. Would create more time to work on their curriculum to have better lesson plans. 11.B. ECFE/Community Education – Liz Lind Committee did not meet. 11.C. Food Service Committee- Branson Thomas Committee did not meet. 11.D. Meeker and Wright Special Ed Co-Op – Colleen Carlson 1. Went over the audit findings. 2.They are going to use a staffing service for hiring para’s. 3.They have a bid on a new door system that has better security measures. 11.E. Minnesota State High School League – Liz Lind Softball quarter-final will be in Mankato and the semi-final will be at the Gopher stadium. 11.F. Safe Schools Committee – Colleen Carlson Committee did not meet. 11.G. Technology Committee – Chris Paumen The technology meeting is set for 12/10/2024 at 3:15p.m. 11.H. Wright Technical Center – Colleen Carlson Affirm to pick an executive director at a meeting on 12/10/2024. 11.I. Elementary School – Kris Harlan 1. Merry Math Night: Served 229 last year…..277 this year Bags-121 last year….145 this year 2. K-3 Concert 3. Staff Academy….one Wednesday after school each month • Sept- LineWize….Beth H & Melissa Pearson • Oct-Fast-Bridge Interventions….. Kelly & Stacie • Nov-Brisk: Sarah T- simple google extension you can Create presentations, effective quizzes, comprehensive lesson plans, detailed rubrics, interventions • Dec-Virtual Reality Glasses: Add extra excitement to your science or history lessons, take your students on a virtual field trip, so many possibilites. You can do this with our VR Glasses. These are simple to use and the kids love them. 4. Catch-up Club….started Dec 3….every Tues-Thurs from 3- 4:15 until spring break………..Stacie & Tanya…some high school kids who need service hours for National Honor Society….17 kids 5. Dec 12-5-12 band concert Dec 13: Kinder Reindeer Run in high school & elem Dec 13: Harp music Dec 18: Staff Holiday Gathering at Madigans Dec 20: Sing-a-long 6. SPARK/STEM Conference Jan 7 at SCSU Spark STEM Conference is for 3rd – 8th graders and includes hands-on, experiential learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics…… 20 students, 5 from each grade 3-6 11.J. High School – Dave Hansen 1. End of the 1st Trimester was Nov. 27 2. Late Start tomorrow a. Curriculum b. Holiday gathering 3. Mid Quarter – is this Wednesday, December 11, Midquarter reports will be emailed out later this week 4. Holiday Concerts a. JH Choir Concert tonight b. JH & HS Band Concert – Thursday, Dec. 12 i. 5-8 Concert – 6 pm ii. HS Concert – 7 pm c. Mixed Choir Concert – Monday, December 16, 7 pm d. Choir carols in the Commons before school – Dec. 19 e. Jazz Band carols in the Commons before school – Dec. 20 5. Jingle Ball dance will be held on Sat., Dec. 14 6. Staff Holiday gathering at Madigan’s Wed after school, Dec. 18 7. Testing a. Spring testing – preparations are underway b. Special education teachers are working on accommodation requests 8. Registration – starting to work on 2025-2026 school year course offerings and course descriptions. 9. Cell Phone Committee a. Met twice – great discussion b. Working to clarify / modify our existing policy 10. Irish Adventures a. Field trips during Feb. late start b. Participation to out of building events based on academics, attendance, behavior 12. (7:55) Committee Reports 12.A. Activities Committee – Lind, Thomas, Helmbrecht Committee did not meet. 12.B. Building and Grounds Committee – C. Paumen, Helmbrecht, Thomas Committee did not meet. 12.C. Confidential Staff Committee – Carlson, Anderson, Thomas Committee did not meet. 12.D. Finance and Programs Committee – Helmbrecht, Carlson, Anderson Committee did not meet. 12.E. Licensed Staff Committee – Helmbrecht, Anderson, J. Paumen Committee did not meet. 12.F. Support Staff Committee – Anderson, Lind, J. Paumen Committee did not meet. 13. (8:20) Set Meeting Dates 14. (8:25) Other Business •Principal Hiring Committee- Kaitlyn Helmbrecht and Branson Thomas. 14.A. Mail 14.B. Upcoming Meetings •MSBA conference registration is coming up. Asking who is all interested in attending? 14.B.1. Technology Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 3:15 p.m. in the High School Media Center 14.B.2. District Leadership Team Meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in the Board Room 14.B.3. Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, in the Board Room 14.C. Miscellaneous Information 14.C.1. Maple Lake Staff Breakfast – December 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the High School Cafeteria. 14.C.2. Maple Lake Holiday Social – December 18, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Madigans 15. (8:40) Adjourn Adjourn Board Meeting on 12/09/2024 at 8:13 p.m. This motion, made by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Liz Lind, Passed. Joe Paumen: Absent, Natalie Anderson: Yea, Colleen Carlson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Chris Paumen: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1