The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by School Board Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Julie Augedahl, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Spencer Yohe, and student school board representative Samantha Peters. Also present were Craig Ihrke, Nathan Boler, John Wahlstrom, Gretchen Juan, Barb Meyer, Kaitlin Longhauser, and Olivia Schmidt. Absent was Directors Derek Adamson and Leigh King and school board representative Addison Fruechte.
Moved by Spencer Yohe, seconded by Julie Augedahl to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by Mike Peterson, seconded by Melissa Marschall to approve the following consent agenda items: approval of February 18, 2025, regular school board meeting minutes; approve the electronic transfers and bills due and payable amounting to $778,875.64 along with electronic transfers from MSDLAF to Merchants Bank in the amount of $900,000.00; approval of the Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy #524; approval of the Personal Electronic Communication Devices Policy #524.5; accept the resignation of Amanda Burg effective February 28, 2025, with thanks for her service to our school district as an elementary special education paraprofessional; approve the termination of employment of Maggie Gillespie effective March 7, 2025, as an elementary special education paraprofessional; approve Beth McDonald’s request for an unpaid, three-to-five-year leave of absence beginning the 2025-2026 school year; accept the resignation of Nicole Ott as a full-time Secretary II effective June 30, 2025; and ratify the hiring of Nicole Ott as a full-time Elementary Administrative Assistant/MARSS Coordinator effective July 1, 2025, at $24.00 per hour. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Chair Mike Peterson announced that three individuals had submitted letters of interest to fill the school board vacancy: Chad Harms, Jon Kochie, and Carol Nelson. Each board member carefully reviewed the submissions and followed a selection process, ultimately choosing Chad Harms for the position. The Resolution Filling School Board Vacancy by Appointment was moved by Mike Peterson and second by Melissa Marschall. The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: Aye: Julie Augedahl, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, and Spencer Yohe. Nay: None. Absent: Derek Adamson and Leigh King. Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly adopted. Moved by Melissa Marschall, seconded by Julie Augedahl to approve the revised 2024-2025 budget as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Member Spencer Yohe introduced the Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions and moved its adoption. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Julie Augedahl. Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Julie Augedahl, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson and Spencer Yohe. Absent were Directors Derek Adamson and Leigh King. The following voted against: None. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Moved by Mike Peterson, seconded by Melissa Marschall to approve the following FTE changes for the 2025-2026 school year: Increase 0.50 FTE ADSIS. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by Mike Peterson, seconded by Melissa Marschall to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
These minutes are only a summary and complete minutes are available at the school district office or on the school district website at www.cps.k12.mn.us
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