Battle Lake School Board October 10, 2022 Minutes

The school board of ISD #542, Battle Lake, met in a regular session on Monday, October 10, 2022 in the media center. The meeting was called to order by Chair Paul Ness at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Rachel Logan, Sheila Newark, Paul Ness, Aimie Hallberg, Ashley Altstadt and Jonathan Hartman. Members absent: None. Others in attendance were: Rob Nudell, Ryan Severson, Pete Amundson, Brady Speicher, Sue Riedel, Amy Wicklund, Jennie Mills, Jane Klaers, Steve Bradsteen, Nels Onstad, Michael Smith and Elizabeth Klintworth. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to adopt the agenda as revised. (Altstadt/Newark) UC. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular September meeting as printed. (Newark/Altstadt) UC. Motion to accept the following donation as specified: First National Bank Tailgating Proceeds $640.30 – OTC Athletics. (Logan/ Newark) UC Motion to approve the following consent agenda items: Payment of bills including checks #57640-#57731 in the amount of $ 90,159.87, electronic fund transfers in the amount of $ 368,710.17, payroll check #21852 -#21857 in the amount of $529.21. Treasurer’s Report as presented. Recommendation for hire of Amy Toenjes as Title I paraprofessional. Hourly rate of pay for substitute custodians, cooks and paraprofessionals as $14.75. Notification of Paternity Leave for Brian Fitzgerald. Recommendation for hire of Kjersten Lukken as a Long Term substitute teacher. Applications for fundraisers for the upcoming years as presented by organizations/departments. Recommendation for hire of Nick Levan as Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach. (Hartman/Altstadt) UC. Board members gave updates on communications and meetings they have had with residents and community members within the past month. Pete Amundson gave an update on facilities and grounds. Ryan Severson gave his School Principal’s report. Rob Nudell gave his Superintendent’s report. Nels Onstad and Michael Smith, representatives from Site LogiQ were present and gave a presentation on the school facility needs. Member Sheila Newark motioned to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Site LogiQ. Member Ashley Altstadt seconded the motion and moved for its adoption. Upon a roll call vote being taken thereon, those voting in favor: Ashley Altstadt, Jonathan Hartman, Aimie Hallberg, Sheila Newark, Rachel Logan and Paul Ness. And those voting against the same: None. Whereupon the motion was declared passed and adopted. Motion to adopt the Job Descriptions of the following employee groups as presented with one change to the Bus Mechanic to have it read “occasional exertion up to 50 pounds of force: Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Coach, Advisor, Bus Driver, Bus/Van Coordinator, Registered Nurse/Licensed School Nurse, Administrative Assistant, Business Manager, Paraprofessional and School Bus Mechanic. (Logan/Hallberg) UC. Copies are on file in the district office. Motion to award the snow plowing quote for the 2022-23 school year to Christensen Construction. (Altstadt/Newark) UC. A copy of that quote is on file in the district office. Member Ashley Altstadt introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: Resolution of the Governing Board Supporting Minnesota State High School League Foundation. The forgoing resolution was seconded by member Rachel Logan and upon a roll call vote being taken there on, those voting in favor: Ashley Altstadt, Rachel Logan, Sheila Newark, Rachel Logan and Paul Ness. And those voting against the same: None. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. A copy of the entire resolution is on file in the district office. Motion to create a school Board Facilities Committee to include the following members: Rachel Logan, Paul Ness and Aimie Hallberg. (Newark/Altstadt) UC. The next meetings of the school board are scheduled for November 14 at 6:30 and December 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the media center. With no more items of business remaining on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned by Chair Paul Ness at 8:08 p.m. Sheila Newark, Clerk (This publication constitutes the legal printing November 23, 2022 of the official minutes of this meeting.)