ISD 458 School Board Publishes Minutes

Minutes

Board of Education

Independent School District #458 Board Meeting

April 22, 2024 5:30 PM

I. Call to Order: 5:31 PM

Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler, James Farnum and Jeff Nauman

Absent — Paula Heckman

Staff present: Lisa Shellum, Kayla Anderson, Mark Nass, Allison Klassen, David Kosmatka, Sarah Chambers, and Eva Sonnabend.

II. Approval of Agenda:

Motioned by Haler and seconded by Nauman to approve/amend the April 22, 2024 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes:

Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Krahmer to approve the March 18, 2024 regular minutes and April 10, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

IV. Presentation of Bills/Finance (consent agenda)

Motioned by Krahmer and seconded by Farnum to approve the April 2024 bills as presented in check register and wire transfer information. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

V. Student Achievement Update

Music Department representatives Mark Nass, Allison Klassen, and David Kosmatka gave a report on upcoming spring fling/concert, music curriculum, music trip, band contest, and choir contest.

VI. Committees:

A. Buildings and Grounds -Information on insurance claim status - steam traps/tunnel. Committee/board workshop to go over the timeline and project selection.

VII. Information Items

A. Enrollment

B. Kindergarten Round-up and Preschool Screening being held on April 24th,

C. MCA testing began the week of April 15th going through May 10th

D. Spring Fling May 8, 2024 - Spring Concert / Book Fair / Art Show

E. Prom - May 11, 2024

F. Graduation - May 24, 2024 7:00 PM

VIII. Action Items

A. Seniority Listing 2023-2024

A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Nauman, to approve the Seniority Listing 2023-2024. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

B. Hirings

A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Haler, to approve the hiring of Kaitlyn Thate (kitchen) at $14.00 per hour, Jacob Drake (custodian) at $16.50 per hour, Sam Kulseth as Social Studies teacher for 2024-25 school year at BA5 - $45,000 and Jennifer Brunick as Language Arts 5-12 at Step 12+20 - $58,000.00. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

C. Resignations

A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the resignation of Dan Ruth (custodian) and Rachel Soberg (custodian and kitchen). Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

D. Dissolution of Jayhawks Activities

A motion was offered by Farmum, seconded by Haler, to approve the dissolution of Jayhawks Activities Pairing. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

E. Audit Services

A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to table audit services proposals. Motion to table passed on a 5-0 vote.

F. 2023-24/2024-25 Master Agreement

A motion was offered by Pfeil, second by Haler, and carried to approve the 2023-24/2024-25 Teacher Master Agreement. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

G. Calendar

A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Nauman, and carried to approve the draft 2024-2025 School Calendar. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

H. Fund Balance Policy

A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, and carried to approve the Fund Balance Policy. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

IX. Reports

Superintendent/Principal: 6th Grade Capitol Tour

X. Adjournment

Motioned by Nauman and seconded by Krahmer to adjourn at 7:01 PM. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

Next regular meeting date: May 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

James Farnum, Clerk

Agenda

Board of Education

Independent School District #458 Special Board Meeting

May 13, 2024 5:30 PM

I. Call to Order:

Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler, James Farnum and Jeff Nauman

Absent — Paula Heckman

II. Approval of Agenda:

Motioned by ­­­­­­Jim F. and seconded by Kenna K. to approve/amend the March 18, 2024 Board Agenda.

III. Information sharing with public on the Open Meeting Law and closed meetings for litigation (if applicable).

IV. Closed Session - Ann R. Goering/Jordan Soderlind Attorney’s - Ratwick Roszac and Maloney.

Time In: 5:33

Time Out: 6:03

Statement by Board Chair

V. Action Items

• Motion by Jim . second by Maria H. to approve Speech Service Contract with Minnesota State University, Mankato for the 2024-25 school year starting on July 1, 2024. This contract will not exceed $120,000 and for 1 year only.

VI. Adjourn