May 23, 2024 Business Meeting
1 hour 22 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, May 23, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Chair Katie Schwartz, at 6:02pm at the District Service Center, 7362 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. School Board Members present: Ryan Clarke, Pat Driscoll, Melinda Dols, 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 amended agenda, adding 8.4 Agreement with Nutrition Services Association. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
4.0 Student District Ambassadors: Neria Senyonga, Alice Raiter and Eden Hardy shared information on their experiences as a student district ambassador.
5.0 Comments to the Board: None.
6.0 Consent Items: It was moved by Eric Tessmer, seconded by Sharon Van Leer 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 April 25, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
6.7 May 9, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
6.9 Student Teaching Agreement with the University of MN Duluth
6.10 Student Teaching Agreement with St. Olaf College
6.12 Student Teaching Agreement with Bethel University
7.0 Information Items:
Kelly Jansen, Assistant Superintendent
Tim Bunnell, Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System Specialist shared the focus and purpose of the program.
Kelly Jansen, Assistant Superintendent
Arthur Williams, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning and Tia Clasen, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning shared information on the upcoming READ Act virtual information sessions for the public. Sessions will be October 1, 2024, January 7, 2025 and April 8, 2025.
7.3 Community Education Budget
Bob Lawrence, Director of Community Education
He shared the proposed 2024-25 budget, including revenue and expenditures for each program. The budget will return in June for approval.
8.0 Action Items:
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Ryan Clarke, seconded by Sharon Van Leer to approve the changes. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.2 Review and Comment Submission
Dan Pyan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
It was moved by Pat Driscoll, seconded by Melinda Dols to approve the submission. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.3 Release of Long Term Substitute Teaching Contracts
Mike Mullaney, Assistant Director of Human Resources
It was moved by Simi Patnaik, seconded by Eric Tessmer to approve the releases. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.4 Agreement with Nutrition Services Association
Mike Mullaney, Assistant Director of Human Resources
It was moved by Melinda Dols, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the agreement. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
9.0 Superintendent Report: Superintendent Nielsen reported on the Senior Awards ceremonies, Employee Recognition Event and Special Education Resource Fair.
10.0 Future Meeting Dates:
June 6, 2024 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
June 20, 2024 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
11.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:24pm.