Public Notice

Regular School

Board Meeting

Monday, March 10, 2025

BOARDROOM

200 Highway 55 E

Maple Lake,

Minnesota 55358

Natalie Anderson:

Present

Katlyn 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. “District #881 is Proud of”

4. (INFORMATIONAL) Recognition of visitors

Visitors:

• Mike Rowe

• Dave Hansen

• Lisa Rademacher

• Amelia Gapinski

• Anna Reedy

• Tanya Malwitz

• Mikayla Warrick

• Tara and Matt Howard

• Anne Luedtka

• Jen Blair

5. (ACTION) Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2025. 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

6. (ACTION) Approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2025 (See Exhibit 1 – Consent Agenda; February 10, 2025, 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, March 10, 2025. 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

7. (INFORMATIONAL) Open Forum

8. (7:10) Unfinished Business

8.A. February Enrollment

8.B. 2024-2025 School Calendar

Motion to approve the 2024-2025 school calendar. This motion, made by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Joe Paumen, 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

8.C. Food Service Update

8.D. Food Service RFP

Motion to approve Food Service RFP Timeline. This motion, made by Branson Thomas 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

9. (7:20) New Business

9.A. Wright Technical Center’s Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan

Motion to approve the RESOLUTION 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. This motion, made by Liz Lind 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

9.B. District LEA Representative

Motion to approve Mike Rowe, Superintendent, as the District’s LEA representative for Title programming for the 2025 school year. 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

9.C. Activity Registration/Late Fee

Motion to approve starting July 1, 2025, a $25 late fee for activity registrations. 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

9.D. March State of the School

10. (7:45) Representative Reports

10.A. District Leadership Team – Natalie Anderson

They chatted about the school calendar and the workshop days for the 25-26 school year. They also said that the reading curriculum is in the works and there will be a K-3 test piglet next year.

10.B. ECFE/Community Education – Liz Lind

The committee did not meet.

10.C. Food Service Committee- Branson Thomas

The committee did not meet.

10.D. Meeker and Wright Special Ed Co-Op – Jen Rasset

• This is the 50th year anniversary in June 2025.

• Treatment center in Litchfield working its kinks out. This is paid by the students attending district.

10.E. Minnesota State High School League – Liz Lind

Nothing new to report.

10.F. Safe Schools Committee – Kaitlyn Helmbrecht

The committee did not meet.

10.G. Technology Committee – Branson Thomas

The committee did not meet.

10.H. Wright Technical Center – Joe Paumen

Brian Nutter was named the new Executive Director for Wright Technical Center. He will start on 7/1/25. There were alot of welding awards handed out and a teacher award.

10.I. Elementary School – Kris Harlan

Joe Dockendorf is with the Elementary again this year while Kris Harlan is off. He reported that his first week went well and he feels fortunate to serve Maple Lake for the next two months.

They had Battle of the books last week and look forward to grade 6 Dare graduation on Friday. The new Dare graduation will be starting for grade 5 on March 31st.

10.J. High School – Dave Hansen

1. February Irish Pride Adventures

a. Went very well… received a lot of positive feedback

b. Compliments from vendors regarding our kids

2. Parent-Teacher Conferences were held February 27

a. Average turnout for Spring Semester

b. 30 people approx. showed for the registration and Post-Secondary meetings

c. Pops concert- went well and had great attendance. Great Job!

3. ACT Test for those students signed up in December will take place Wednesday, March

12.

a. 31 Students testing

4. MCA Testing

a. Begins this week on Thursday, March 13, with reading in grade 10

5. Scholarship applications are due Friday, March 14, 2024, 3:15 pm

a. The scholarship committee will meet in April to rank applications

6. End of 3 rd quarter – March 21

11. (7:55) Committee Reports

11.A. Activities Committee – Lind, Thomas, Mavencamp

Talking about HSL placement and the new hall of fame wall by the auditorium. Looking for input on past recipients over the years and a time to hold a ceremony during a football game, also talking about the requirements for making it onto the wall.

11.B. Building and Grounds Committee – Paumen, Helmbrecht, Mavencamp

The committee did not meet.

11.C. Confidential Staff Committee – Rasset, Anderson, Thomas

The committee did not meet.

11.D. Finance and Programs Committee – Helmbrecht, Rasset, Anderson

The committee did not meet.

11.E. Licensed Staff Committee – Helmbrecht, Anderson, Paumen

The committee did not meet.

11.F. Support Staff Committee – Anderson, Lind, Mavencamp

The committee did not meet.

12. (8:20) Set Meeting Dates

13. (8:25) Other Business