The regular meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School District #239 school board was called to order by Chairperson, Chris Grindland at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024 in the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Chris Grindland, Matt Helgemoe, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier, Nancy Snyder and Amy Woxland
Members absent: None
Administration Present: Superintendent Ben Bernard & Angela Shepard
District Personnel: Joel Hinke & Laura Hahn
Motion by Michel, seconded by Helgemoe to adopt the agenda with the following addition: Consent Agenda: Personnel: Hire of Marcus Ziemer – Full-time PM Custodian. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Helgemoe, seconded by Michel to approve the following consent agenda items: August 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes; Donations in the amount of $8,869.68, August hand payables, wires & payroll liabilities in the amount of $285,249.05, August payroll in the amount of $255,687.23, September board bills in the amount of $228,295.93; Personnel: Resignations: Joel Hinke – Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach; Hires: Alysta King – Foodservice Assistant, Jennifer Romie – Paraprofessional (Kids Club / Wraparound Care) and Marcus Ziemer – Full-time PM Custodian; Foster Care Transportation Agreement with Fillmore County. With a roll call vote of 7:0, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sawle, seconded by Woxland to approve the MSBA Model Policy Technical Revisions for the following policies: 102 – Equal Educational Opportunity, 104 – School District Mission and Vision Statements, 204 – School Board Meeting Minutes, 207 – Public Hearings and 413 – Harassment and Violence. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Woxland, seconded by Michel to approve the certification of the proposed levy for 2024 payable in 2025. Set the levy rate at the maximum. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Woxland, seconded by Snyder to set the following date and time for a special meeting to canvass the results of the November School Board General Election – Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rushford- Peterson Schools Forum Room. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Woxland, seconded by Sawle to approve the 2024-2025 Safe Learning Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Bernard presented the Superintendent’s report.
Angela Shepard presented the Elementary report.
The Middle School / High School report was reviewed.
Joel Hinke presented the Activities / Community Education report.
The Hiawatha Valley Education District Report was reviewed.
INFORMATION:
Regular Monthly Meeting – Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the Forum Room
Meet & Confer: Tuesday, October 15th – 7:15 A.M. in the Conference Room
Motion by Snyder, seconded by Michel, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:27 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Chris Grindland, Chairperson
Matt Helgemoe, Clerk
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