August 22, 2024 Business Meeting
August 22, 2024 Business Meeting
32 minutes
Agenda and Minutes
1.0 Call to Order; Roll Call: Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the School Board of Independent School District 833, South Washington County, was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Chair Katie Schwartz, at 6:00pm at the District Service Center, 7362 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. School Board Members present: Ryan Clarke, Melinda Dols, Pat Driscoll, Simi Patnaik, Katie Schwartz, and Sharon Van Leer. Eric Tessmer was absent. Superintendent Julie Nielsen was present.
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance
3.0 Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Ryan Clarke, seconded by Melinda Dols. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Comments to the Board: None.
5.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Pat Driscoll to approve the consent agenda items. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
5.1 Retirements, Resignations and Terminations
5.3 New Employees/Change of Status
5.5 Resolution to Accept Gifts
5.6 July 18, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
5.7 August 8, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
5.8 Cash Disbursements for July
6.0 Information Items:
Kris Blackburn, Director of Business Services
Ms. Blackburn shared information on the posted report and allowed for public comment. There was no request for public comment.
7.0 Action Items:
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Simi Patnaik. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Katie Schwartz, School Board Chair
It was motioned by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Melinda Dols to approve the increased compensation. Ryan Clarke, Sharon Van Leer, Pat Driscoll, Melinda Dols, Katie Schwartz voted in favor, Simi Patnaik opposed, motion carried, five in favor, one opposed.
7.3 Settlement & Release of Claims with Commercial Kitchen Services Corp. & Merchants Bonding Co.
Abby Baker, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Melinda Dols. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Kris Blackburn, Director of Business Services
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Melinda Dols. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
7.5 Resolution Terminating a Construction Contract
Tyrone Brookins, Assistant Superintendent
It was moved by Driscoll, seconded by Patnaik. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Ryan Clarke to approve the changes for the 2024-25 school year. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.0 Superintendent Report: Ms. Nielsen reported on the positive energy of starting a new school year, highlighting the new teacher academy. She also noted the St. Paul Park parade and upcoming Woodbury Days parade, then shared that all staff are returning next week.
9.0 Future Meeting Dates:
September 12, 2024 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
September 26, 2024 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
10.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:32 pm.