School board members present: Chris Grindland, Matt Helgemoe, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier, Nancy Snyder, Amy Woxland
1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Roll Call
4.Adoption of Agenda
Adopt Agenda with the addition of the resignation of Madelyn Cone, Assistant Dance
Coach. This motion, made by Ken Sawle and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
5.Public Comments – None
6.CONSENT AGENDA (roll call vote)
Approve all consent agenda items as presented with the addition of the resignation of
Madelyn Cone, Assistant Dance Coach. This motion, made by Jeff Michel and
seconded by Nancy Snyder, Passed.
6.A.July 21, 2025, Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes and August 11, 2025, Special
Meeting Minutes
6.B.July Donations in the amount of $200.00
6.C.July hand payables & payroll liabilities in the amount of $366,295.31
6.D.July payroll in the amount of $358,569.27
6.E.August board bills in the amount of $217,688.47
6.F.July Financial Summary Reports
6.G.PERSONNEL:
- Hires: Ava Drazkowski and Haylee Payne – MS Volleyball, Andrea Larson – 9th
Grade Volleyball, Kelly Smith and Lindsey Olson – HS Student Council 1/2
7.NEW BUSINESS
7.A.First Reading of Policies
- 407-Employee Right to Know – Exposure to Hazardous Substances
- 408-Subpoena of a School District Employee
- 409-Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Interventions, and Creations
- 534-School Meals Policy
Approve the first readings of policies 407, 408, 409, and 534 without changes. This
motion, made by Matt Helgemoe and seconded by Carl Schollmeier, Passed.
7.B.Set the date and time for the Truth and Taxation meeting – Monday, December 15,
2025 at 5:30 PM in the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room.
Approve the Truth and Taxation meeting – Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM in
the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier
and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
7.C.Review bids for snow removal and garbage removal
Move to continue with Atkinson Construction for snow removal and LRS for ga
bage removal for one year. This motion, made by Chris Grindland and seconded by
Nancy Snyder, Passed.
7.D.Review and approve handbooks for the 2025-2026 school year.
Approve Student handbooks as presented for the 2025-2026 school year. This
motion, made by Nancy Snyder and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
7.E.Set the adult breakfast/lunch price for 2025-26 to the MDE required minimum
amount.
Move to set the Minimum Adult Meal Prices to the MDE Required amount when
released. Currently Breakfast – $2.40 and Lunch – $5.00. This motion, made by Ken
Sawle and seconded by Chris Grindland, Passed.
7.F.Approve Addendum to the Review and Comment on the Building Referendum
Approve the resolution to approve the addendum to the review and comment as
presented. This motion, made by Ken Sawle and seconded by Nancy Snyder,
Passed.
8.ADMIN REPORTS
8.A.Superintendent Report
8.B.Elementary Report
8.C.Middle School / High School Report
8.D.Activities Director Report
9.BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
9.A.Hiawatha Valley Education District Report
10.INFORMATION:
Next Regular Monthly Meeting: Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. in the Forum
Room
11.ADJOURNMENT
Move to adjourn at 6:02PM. This motion, made by Nancy Snyder and seconded by Chris Grindland, Passed.
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