March 23, 2023 Business Meeting
March 23, 2023 Business Meeting
59 minutes
Agenda and Minutes
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, March 23, 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, 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 Louise Hinz, seconded by Melinda Dols to approve the agenda All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Student District Ambassador Report: Superintendent Nielsen introduced Helen Mbu and Amelia Reckinger. The students shared updates on the ambassadors group and what they are doing at their schools.
5.0 Comments to the Board
· Maya Ballback regarding composting
· Zach Hartfiel regarding Social Workers
· Jaime Kokaisel regarding public vs private schools
6.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Eric Tessmer, seconded by Katie Schwartz to approve the consent items. Sharon Van Leer and Pat Driscoll abstained, the rest voted 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 February 16, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
6.7 Approval of March 2, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
6.8 Approval of Extended Field Trips
6.9 Approval of January Cash Disbursements
6.10 Approval of Clinical Field Experience Agreement with Western Governors University
6.11 Approval of Clinical Field Experience Agreement with Chamberlain University
6.12 Approval of Bids for WHS Data Cabling
7.0 Information Items: None.
8.0 Action Items:
8.1 Native American Parent Advisory
Kelly Jansen, Assistant Superintendent
James Magee, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
It was moved by Katie Schwartz, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the Annual Compliance Overview. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the changes. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.3 Revised Budget for 2022-23
Dan Pyan Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Melinda Dols seconded by Pat Driscoll to approve the 2022-23 Revised Budget. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.4 Guiding Change Document for Long Range Facility Planning
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Eric Tessmer, seconded by Katie Schwartz to approve the Guiding Change document. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.5 Public Park Easement Agreement with the City of Cottage Grove
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Pat Driscoll to approve the Agreement with the City of Cottage Grove. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
9.0 Superintendent Report: Ms. Nielsen shared information on free school meals for the 2023-24 school year, Transportation opt in form and Long Range Facility Community meetings.
10.0 Future Meeting Dates:
April 6, 2023 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
April 20, 2023 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
11.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:59pm.