February 16, 2023 Business Meeting
February 16, 2023 Business Meeting
1 hour 42 minutes
Agenda
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following:
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, February 16, 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: Pat Driscoll, Louise Hinz, Simi Patnaik, Katie Schwartz, Eric Tessmer and Sharon Van Leer. Melinda Dols was absent. Superintendent Julie Nielsen was present.
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance
3.0 Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Louise Hinz to approve the agenda All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Student District Ambassador Report: Superintendent Nielsen introduced Mady DeStasio, Tomi Omiwade and Emee Poppoff. The students shared updates on the ambassadors group and what they are doing at their schools.
5.0 Comments to the Board: Two people addressed the board:
· Erin Ghere regarding the A&I Plan
· Shaun Pannu regarding the A&I Plan
6.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Eric Tessmer, seconded by Louise Hinz to approve the consent items. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
6.1 Approval of Retirements, Resignations and Terminations
6.2 Approval of Leaves of Absence
6.3 Approval of New Employees/Change of Status
6.4 Approval of Electronic Fund Transfers
6.5 Approval of Resolution to Accept Gifts
6.6 Approval of January 19, 2023 School Board Business Meeting Minutes
6.7 Approval of February 2, 2023 School Board Workshop Meeting Minutes
6.8 Approval of Bids for Network Data Switch
6.9 Approval of December Cash Disbursements
6.10 Approval of Extended Field Trips
7.0 Information Items:
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Demographer Hazel Reinhardt shared enrollment projections and explanations.
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Mr. Pyan shared the current financial status of the school district.
8.0 Action Items:
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Katie Schwartz to approve the changes. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Louise Hinz, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the calendar. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.3 MN State High School League Grant Application
Kristine Schaefer, Assistant Superintendent
It was moved by Eric Tesmer, seconded by Katie Schwartz to approve the Grant. A roll call vote was taken. Pat Driscoll, Louise Hinz, Simi Patnaik, Katie Schwartz, Eric Tessmer and Sharon Van Leer voted in favor. None opposed. Melinda Dols was absent. Motion carried.
8.4 Achievement and Integration Plan
Kelly Jansen, Assistant Superintendent
It was moved by Katie Schwartz, seconded by Simi to approve the plan. Pat Driscoll, Louise Hinz, Simi Patnaik, Katie Schwartz and Sharon Van Leer in favor, Eric Tessmer opposed, motion carried.
9.0 Superintendent Report: Ms. Nielsen shared information on School Board appreciation week and free and reduced Lunch updates.
10.0 Future Meeting Dates:
March 2, 2023 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
March 23, 2023 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
11.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:42pm.