November 21, 2024 Business Meeting
November 21, 2024 Business Meeting
23 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, November 21, 2024. 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, Pat Driscoll, 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 Ryan Clarke, 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 Melinda Dols, seconded by Simi Patnaik to approve the consent agenda items. 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 October 24, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
5.7 November 7, 2024 School Board Meeting Minutes
5.10 Teaching Agreement with Bethel University
5.11 Authorizing Award of Lease-Purchase Agreement & Sale of Certificates of Participation
5.12 Easement with the City of Cottage Grove, CES
5.13 Easement with the City of Cottage Grove, PHS
5.14 Stormwater Management Facilities Agreement
5.15 Driveway Encroachment Agreement with City of Cottage Grove
5.16 Easement with the City of Cottage Grove (80th St. ROW)
5.17 Easement with the City of Cottage Grove (80th St.)
5.18 Amendment to Easement with the City of Cottage Grove (PHS)
6.0 Information Items:
6.1 High School Course Catalog
Kristine Schaefer, Assistant Superintendent
Mark McIlmoyle, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning shared the graduation requirements, legislative requirements, and timeline.
7.0 Action Items:
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Sharon Van Leer, seconded by Eric Tessmer to approve the changes. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
7.2 Calendar for 2025-26 School Year
Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
It was moved by Ryan Clarke, seconded by Pat Driscoll to approve the 2025-26 calendar. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
8.0 Superintendent Report: Ms. Nielsen reported on construction projects, student district ambassadors and upcoming concerts.
9.0 Future Meeting Dates:
December 12, 2024 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
January 2, 2025 - School Board Business Meeting (DSC/6:00p.m.)
January 2, 2025 - School Board Workshop Meeting (DSC/immediately following Business Meeting)
10.0 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:23pm.