June 26, 2025 Business Meeting
June 26, 2025 Business Meeting
14 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, June 26, 2025. 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, Louise Hinz, 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 Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the agenda. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Comments to the Board: None.
5.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Melinda Dols to approve the consent agenda. 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 May 22, 2024 School Board Business Meeting Minutes
5.7 June 12, 2025 School Board Workshop Meeting Minutes
5.9 Student Teaching Agreement with the University of Wisconsin - Stout
5.13 Independent Employees Terms & Conditions
5.14 MN Coaches, Inc Contract Extension
5.15 Teachers on Call Contract Extension
6.0 Information Items: None.
7.0 Action Items:
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the changes. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
7.2 Minnesota State High School League Membership
Kristine Schaefer, Assistant Superintendent
It was moved by Eric Tessmer, seconded by Louise Hinz to approve the resolution. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Kris Blackburn, Director of Business Services
It was moved by Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the budget. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Jake Winchell, Director of Community Education
It was moved by Melinda Dols, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the resolution. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.0 Superintendent Report: Ms. Nielsen reported on construction, training and cottage grove scholarship event.
9.0 Future Meeting Dates:
July 17, 2025 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
August 7, 2025 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
10.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:14pm.