December 14, 2023 Business Meeting
December 14, 2023 Business Meeting
1 hour, 51 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 14, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chair Sharon Van Leer, at 6:00pm at the District Service Center, 7362 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. School Board Members present: Melinda Dols, Pat Driscoll, Louise Hinz, Simi Patnaik, Eric Tessmer and Sharon Van Leer. Katie Schwartz was absent. Superintendent Julie Nielsen was present.
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance
3.0 Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Louise Hinz and seconded by Eric Tessmer to approve an amended agenda, adding 7.8 Tentative Agreement with Principals Association and 7.9 Tentative Agreement with Office Professionals. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Comments to the Board: None
5.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Melinda Dols, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the consent agenda items. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
5.1 Approval of Retirements, Resignations and Terminations
5.2 Approval of Leaves of Absence
5.3 Approval of New Employees/Change of Status
5.4 Approval of Electronic Fund Transfers
5.5 Approval of Resolution to Accept Gifts
5.6 Approval of the November 16, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
5.7 Approval of Roof Replacement Bids for the District Program Center
5.8 Approval of Cash Disbursements for October
5.9 Approval of Extended Field Trips
6.0 Information Items:
6.1 World’s Best Workforce & Achievement & Integration Report
Tyrone Brookins, Assistant Superintendent
Joyce Beaird, Early Childhood Family Services Manager, Tia Clasen, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Mao Jacobsen, Director of Program Evaluation, Research & Assessment, James Magee, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Arthur Williams, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning reviewed the goals, outcomes and next steps.
6.2 Summary of Superintendent’s Evaluation
Sharon Van Leer, School Board Chair
Chair Van Leer shared that the review was favorable.
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Mr. Pyan and Carrie Olson, Director of Transportation shared what they are doing to ensure they have enough staff to drive buses each day and next steps to make routes more efficient.
7.0 Action Items:
7.1 Final Levy for Taxes Payable in 2024
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
There was no public comment. It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Pat Driscoll, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
7.2 Resolution of Special Law Related to TIF District 13
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Louise Hinz. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
7.3 Resolution Declaring Contractor Default and Authorizing Pursuit of Claim
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Eric Tessmer, seconded by Melinda Dols. A roll call vote was taken, all in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
7.4 Resolution Calling for the Sale of General Obligation Bonds
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Louise Hinz. A roll call vote was taken, all in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
7.5 Bailey Elementary Drainage & Utility Easement
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operation
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Eric Tessmer. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Melinda Dols. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
7.7 Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Locations for School District Elections
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Eric Tessmer. A roll call vote was taken, all in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
7.8 Tentative Agreement with Principals Association
Abby Baker, Director of Human Resources.
It was moved by Melinda Dols, seconded by Simi Patnaik. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
7.9 Tentative Agreement with Office Professionals
Abby Baker, Director of Human Resources.
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Louise Hinz. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.0 Superintendent Report:
Ms. Nielsen shared information on Student Ambassadors, Construction Phasing projects, the 8th grade registration to high school and the Hmong New Year celebration on December 16th.
Sharon Van Leer thanked Louise Hinz for her time on the school board.
9.0 Future Meeting Dates:
January 4, 2024 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
January 4, 2024 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/immediately following the Business meeting)
January 18, 2024 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
10.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:51pm.