Date | time 5/5/2021 7:01 PM | Meeting called to order by Board Chair Lanny Isensee
In Attendance
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 227, Olmsted, Fillmore and Winona Counties was held on Wednesday May 5, 2021.
Roll call was taken with these members present in-person: Isensee, Harstad, Keefe, Thompson; and these members via video conference: McMahon; Priebe was absent. All present said the Pledge of Allegiance.
To view this meeting online: CCTV- Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
Approval of Agenda
Keefe/Harstad motion to approve the agenda with these additions & removals:
ADD:
8. Consent Items
b. Approve these new job postings:
ii. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
iii. JV Boys Basketball Coach
c. Approve resignations:
i. Dawn Lubahn/HS Para
ii. Jeff DeBuhr/Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
iii. Ryan Eppen/JV Boys Basketball Coach
d.Approve Winter 2021-2022 Varsity Coaches
i. Brenda Nelson-Strande/Dance
ii. Brian Baum/Girls Basketball
iii. Matt Mauseth/Wrestling
e. Approve Extended School Year Elem SpEd Hire: Kelly Reinecke
f. Approve Summer School Hires
i. Brenda Semmen/Elementary
ii. Elissa Johnsrud/Elementary
iii. Samantha Thorson/Elementary
iv. Mitch Lee/High School Teacher
v. Regan Little/High School Para
g. Approve new hires:
i. Sara Duxbury/Senior Class Advisor
ii. Jessica Hanson/Sr High Knowledge Bowl Coach
iii. Nora Gathje/MN Honor Society Advisor
REMOVE:
11. Action Items
c. Resolution for Membership Renewal in the MSHSL
Motion carried 5-0
Approval of Claims & Accounts
Harstad presented claims & accounts and recommended their approval as presented. Keefe/Thompson motioned their approval. Motion carried 5-0
Reports
Tom
Keefe
–
HVED
Isensee,
McMahon,
Priebe
–
Facilities
&
Finance
Shane
McBroom
–
Elementary
Principal
Randy
Paulson
–
High
School
Principal
Ed
Harris
–
Superintendent
Approval of Consent Items
Harstad/Keefe motion to approve the Consent Items.
a.Approve April 14, 2021, Meeting Minutes
b.Approve the following job postings:
i.2 Intermediate Elementary Teachers
ii.Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
iii.JV Boys Basketball Coach
c.Approve resignations:
i.Dawn Lubahn/HS Para
ii.Jeff DeBuhr/Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
iii.Ryan Eppen/JV Boys Basketball Coach
d.Approve Winter 2021-2022 Varsity Coaches
i.Brenda Nelson-Strande/Dance
ii.Brian Baum/Girls Basketball
iii.Matt Mauseth/Wrestling
e.Approve Extended School Year Elem SpEd Hire: Kelly Reinecke
f.Approve Summer School Hires
i.Brenda Semmen/Elementary
ii.Elissa Johnsrud/Elementary
iii.Samantha Thorson/Elementary
iv.Mitch Lee/High School Teacher
v.Regan Little/High School Para
g.Approve new hires:
i.Sara Duxbury/Senior Class Advisor
ii.Jessica Hanson/Sr High Knowledge Bowl Coach
iii.Nora Gathje/MN Honor Society Advisor
Motion carried 5-0
1st Reading of District Policies
Chair Isensee noted that the following district policies are before the board for their first reading. The board should refer any questions to Mr. Harris.
a.407 Employee Right to Know-Exposure to Hazardous Substances
b.704 Development & Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and A Fix Asset
Accounting System
c.705 Investments
d.801 Equal Access to School Facilities
2nd Reading of District Policies
Thompson/Harstad motion to approve the following policies:
a.901 Community Education
b.902 Use of School District Facilities & Equipment
c.906 Community Notification of Predatory Offenders
d.907 Rewards
Motion carried 5-0
All district policies can be found at: Forms & Policies – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
Action Items
a.Keefe/Harstad motion to approve Local Literacy Plan. A copy of this plan is can be
found on our website at Forms & Policies – Chatfield Public Schools
(chatfieldschools.com).
Motion carried 5-0.
b.Board Member Josh Thompson introduced the following resolution:
Education Identity & Access Management Board Resolution
Board member Harstad motioned for adoption of the forgoing resolution; it was duly seconded by board member Thompson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Isensee, Harstad, Keefe, Thompson, McMahon.
The following voted against: none
Motion carried 5-0. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. A complete copy of the resolution is attached.
c.Removed from agenda due to not receiving resolution from MSHSL.
d.Board Member Josh Thompson introduced the following resolution:
Resolution Authorizing Contract for Services with Southeast Mechanical
(Lanny Isensee) Chatfield MN
WHEREAS, the School District wishes to retain the services of an experienced mechanical services contractor to perform maintenance and repair services; and
WHEREAS, School Board member Lanny
Isensee is experienced at providing such services through Southeast
Mechanical, a business that he owns; and
WHEREAs, the School Board has determined that the District should retain Southeast
Mechanical to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, Public officers cannot have a financial interest in a contract with a School Board unless a statutory exemption applies. A contract for professional mechanical services is exempt under Minnesota Statutes, section 471.88, subdivision 5; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 471.89, subdivision 2, requires the School Board to adopt a resolution setting forth the essential facts of the contract and determine that the price is as low or lower than the price elsewhere.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the School Board of Independent School District No. 227, Chatfield Public Schools, as follows:
1.The School Board has thoroughly considered this matter and determined Southeast
Mechanical will best suit the needs of the District for maintenance and repair services. The contract with Southeast
Mechanical is hereby approved. Said contract sets forth the essential facts of the agreement.
2.The contract price for maintenance and repair services agreed to between the School Board and Southeast
Mechanical is as low as or lower than the price at which the related services can be obtained elsewhere.
3.Lanny
Isensee shall file an affidavit as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 471.89, subdivision 3, prior to the District’s payment of any fees under the contract.
Board member Keefe motioned for adoption of the forgoing resolution; it was duly seconded by board member Harstad and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harstad, Keefe, Thompson, McMahon.
The following voted against: none
The following abstained: Isensee
Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. A complete copy of the resolution is attached.
e.Keefe/Harstad motion to approve FY21 revised budgets. Mr. Harris reviewed these
with the board. A budget sheet is attached. Motion carried 5-0
Adjournment
Thompson/Harstad motion to adjourn at 7:43pm. Motion carried 5-0
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Josh Thompson, Board Clerk
For a complete copy of these minutes please contact the District Office or log on to our website: Meeting Minutes – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
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