December 12, 2024 Business Meeting
December 12, 2024 Business Meeting
2 hours 49 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, December 12, 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, Eric Tessmer and Sharon Van Leer. Superintendent Julie Nielsen was present.
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance
3.0 Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Sharon Van Leer to amend the agenda, adding 11.0 Closed Session for Consideration of Student Expulsion and 12.0 Action on Resolution for Student Expulsion. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Comments to the Board: None.
5.0 Student District Ambassadors: Charlotte Wilson, Mariah Oyebande and Brandon Paine shared information on the Student District Ambassador program.
6.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Eric Tessmer to approve the consent agenda items. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
6.1 Retirements, Resignations and Terminations
6.3 New Employees/Change of Status
6.5 Resolution to Accept Gifts
6.6 November 21, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
6.8 Bid Package for Oltman Middle School
6.9 Bid Package for Woodbury Middle School
7.0 Information Items:
7.1 Park and East Ridge High School Construction Update
Tyrone Brookins, Assistant Superintendent
Marc Dubois from Koma Architects shared the current updates and planning to Park and East Ridge High Schools.
7.2 Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness (CACR) & Achievement & Integration (A&I) Updates
Kelly Jansen, Assistant Superintendent
Mao Thao Jacobson, Director of Program Evaluation, Research and Assessment and James Magee, Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion provided updates on the goals set for the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness and Achievement and Integration Plans.
8.0 Action Items:
8.1 Truth in Taxation-Public Hearing
Kris Blackburn, Director of Business Services
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Melinda Dols to approve the motion. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. There was no request for public comment.
8.2 Kids Club Supervisor Agreement
Abby Baker, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the agreement. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
9.0 Superintendent Report: Ms. Nielsen reported on the 5th grade Music Showcase where they visit the high schools and learn about the music programs, the Literacy evening for families, the Great Rivers graduation ceremony for adult students and the upcoming Hmong New Years event and Winter Break.
Board member emailed reports: Ryan Clarke: I have an update on the DEI Advisory Committee. On Dec 3rd, the committee reviewed the DEI district policy 102.1 as it is due for revision. I encourage the public to read and review the policy. Reach out to Superintendent Nielsen and/or the board if there are any questions or concerns.
10.0 Future Meeting Dates:
January 2, 2025 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
January 2, 2025 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/immediately following Business Meeting)
January 16, 2025 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
11.0 Closed session for consideration of student expulsion pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 2(a)(3). At 8:22pm it was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Ryan Clarke to approve moving to closed session. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. At 8:47pm, it was moved by Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Eric Tessmer to return to the public meeting. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
12.0 Action on Resolution for Student Expulsion: It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Melinda Dols to approve the resolution. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
13.0 Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:49pm.