Regular School
Board Meeting
Monday, January 13
BOARDROOM
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake,
Minnesota 55358
Natalie Anderson:
Present
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Present
Liz Lind:
Present
Scott Mavencamp:
Present
Joe Paumen:
Present
Jen Rasset:
Present
Branson Thomas:
Present
Present: 7.
1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Election of School Board Chair (See Exhibit 1.1)
Election of School Board Chair- Kaitlyn Helmbrecht. This motion, made by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Jen Rasset, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
4. Election of Vice Chair (See Exhibit 1.1)
Election of Vice Chair- Liz Lind. This motion, made by Kaitlyn Helmbrecht and seconded by Natalie Anderson, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
5. Election of Clerk (See Exhibit 1.1)
Election of Clerk- Branson Thomas. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Kaitlyn Helmbrecht, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
6. Election of Treasurer (See Exhibit 1.1.)
Election of Treasurer- Natalie Anderson. This motion, made by Kaitlyn Helmbrecht and seconded by Branson Thomas, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
7. “District #881 is Proud of”
8. (INFORMATIONAL) Recognition of visitors
Visitors:
• Mike Rowe
• Lisa Rademacher
• Amelia Gapinski
• Dave Hansen
• Kris Harlan
• Tanya Malwitz
• Mikayla Warrick
• Brenda Erdahl
• Matthew and Tara Howard
• Tony Hennen
9. (ACTION) Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2025. This motion, made by Jen Rasset and seconded by Scott Mavencamp, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
10. (ACTION) Approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2025 (See Exhibit 1 – Consent Agenda; December 9, 2024 Minutes; Board Checks; Manual Checks; Operating Investments; OPEB Investments, Technology Bond Investments, Monthly Donations, Payroll Contribution Checks) ROLL CALL VOTE
Motion to approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by Liz Lind and seconded by Natalie Anderson, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
11. (INFORMATIONAL) Open Forum
12. (7:10) Unfinished Business
12.A. December Enrollment
12.B. School Board Organizational Items
Motion to approve the School Board Organizational Items Section B – School Board Appointments. This motion by Joe Paumen and seconded by Brandson Thomas , Yea:7, Nay: 0 Section C- Designations. This motion by Liz Lind and seconded by Jen Rasset , Yea:7 , Nay: 0 Section D- Salaries and Allowances. Motion to keep the Regular Meeting Salary to 65.00. This motion by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Branson Thomas , Yea:7 , Nay: 0 Section E – Meetings and Dates this motion by Liz Lind and seconded by Branson Thomas, Yea:7 , Nay:. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Branson Thomas, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
12.C. Food Service Update
13. (7:20) New Business
13.A. 2025-2026 School Calendar
13.B. Resolution for Making Reductions
Resolution for Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Position and Reasons. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Scott Mavencamp, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
13.C. Elementary Principal Hiring Update
13.D. State of the School
14. (7:45) Representative Reports
14.A. District Leadership Team – Natalie Anderson
The committee did not meet.
14.B. ECFE/Community Education – Liz Lind
The committee did not meet.
14.C. Food Service Committee- Branson Thomas
The committee did not meet.
14.D. Meeker and Wright Special Ed Co-Op – Colleen Carlson
The committee did not meet.
14.E. Minnesota State High School League – Liz Lind
The committee did not meet.
14.F. Safe Schools Committee – Colleen Carlson
The committee did not meet.
14.G. Technology Committee – Chris Paumen
The committee did not meet.
14.H. Wright Technical Center – Colleen Carlson
They are sending out a survey in regards of the new Executive Director position to all the stakeholders.
14.I. Elementary School – Kris Harlan
1. Amazon Wish List deliveries
2. MN Viking day today
3. Cell phone policy meeting
4. Late Start tomorrow: Cultural Competency Ol/LA & PLCs
5. Spelling Bee-Wednesday, 1:15, gr 5-8
6. Students attending the play Ms Warrick’s students are doing either Thursday or Friday
7. Jan 23-Powder Ridge ski trip for 6th grade
8. Conferences: Jan 28 & 30
9. February I Love to Read theme: Reading is Snow Much Fun! Lots of details about events planned will be shared soon!
14.J. High School – Dave Hansen
Late Start
a. Cultural Competency Training
b. PLC Groups
2. End of the Semester – Thursday, January 23rd
a. Students in grades 9-12 have received their schedules for Semester 2. Final
Schedule changes must be requested by Friday of this week.
b. Balancing of course sections will take place prior to the start of 2nd Semester
3. Testing
a. Preparations are well underway
b. Accommodations requests will be submitted to MDE this week
4. Registration
a. Preparations are underway
b. Students in grades 10 – 11 will register in February and grades 7 – 9 will register
during the first week of March.
c. Parent Registration Presentation will be held on Feb. 27 – HS Parent-Teacher
Conferences evening
5. Snocoming
a. Student Council is working on plans
b. Will take place Feb. 10-14
15. (7:55) Committee Reports
15.A. Activities Committee – Lind, Thomas, Helmbrecht
The committee did not meet.
15.B. Building and Grounds Committee – C. Paumen, Helmbrecht, Thomas
The committee did not meet.
15.C. Confidential Staff Committee – Carlson, Anderson, Thomas
The committee did not meet.
15.D. Finance and Programs Committee – Helmbrecht, Carlson, Anderson
The committee did not meet.
15.E. Licensed Staff Committee – Helmbrecht, Anderson, J. Paumen
The committee did not meet.
15.F. Support Staff Committee – Anderson, Lind, J. Paumen
The committee did not meet.
16. (8:20) Set Meeting Dates
The Work Session Meeting is set for February 10th, 2025 at 6:00pm for the board members.
17. (8:25) Other Business
17.A. Mail
17.B. Upcoming Meetings
17.B.1. District Leadership Team Meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the Board Room
17.B.2. Safe Schools Meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in the Board Room
17.B.3. Relicensure Meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Room D27
17.B.4. Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Board Room
17.C. Miscellaneous Information
18. (8:40) Adjourn
The board meeting adjourned at 8:14pm. This motion, made by Branson Thomas and seconded by Natalie Anderson, Passed.
Natalie Anderson: Yea, Kaitlyn Helmbrecht: Yea, Liz Lind: Yea, Scott Mavencamp: Yea, Joe Paumen: Yea, Jen Rasset: Yea, Branson Thomas: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
(23c)