Battle Lake School Board February 13, 2023 meeting

The School Board of ISD #542, Battle Lake, met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 in the Media Center. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair, Jonathan Hartman at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Sheila Newark, Rachel Logan, Aimie Hallberg and Jonathan Hartman. Members absent: Ashley Altstadt. Paul Ness joined the meeting via phone. Others in attendance were: Rob Nudell, Ryan Severson, Pete Amundson, Tanya Maethner, Elizabeth Klintworth, representatives from Site Logiq and many members from the school and community. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to adopt the agenda as presented. (Logan/Hallberg) UC. Jenny Roberts addressed the board in regards to student culture among some Jr. Hi. students. Randy Dorn spoke on behalf of the bank on cooperating with the school on a curriculum for finance literacy. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular January meeting as presented. (Hallberg/Newark) UC. Motion to accept the following donations as specified: Eagle Lake Women ELCA $500 – Students in need. Anonymous Lenovo desktop computer, monitor and keyboard – Business Dept. Masonic Charities $300 and Corner Stone Lodge $300 – Speech. Battle Lake Area Sporting Club $1000 – Ag Supplies. Benevity $305.86 – Athletics. (Newark/ Logan) UC. Motion to approve the following consent agenda items: Payment of bills including checks #58008-58135 in the amount of $243,235.24, electronic fund transfers in the amount of $425,727.63, payroll check #21865 in the amount of $199.48, Treasurer’s Report as presented and enrollments per grade as of February 1, 2023. (Newark/ Logan) UC. Board members gave updates on committee meetings, conversations and encounters with residents and community members that they had in the past month. Eliana Cole gave an update to the board on student life and activities in the building. Tanya Maethner gave the Community Education, Curriculum and District Assessment Coordinator’s Report. Mr. Severson gave the Principal report. Mr. Nudell gave his Superintendent’s report. Community Engagement committee reported to the board. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the BLEA in regards to adding a staff development day to the 2023-2024 and the 2024-2025 school calendars. (Newark/Hallberg) UC. Member Rachel Logan introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: Resolution directing administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions and reasons therefore. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Aimie Hallberg, and upon a roll call vote, the following voted in favor thereof: Rachel Logan, Sheila Newark, Jonathan Hartman, Aimie Hallberg and Paul Ness the following voted 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 approve the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. (Hallberg/Newark) UC. A copy is on file in the district office. Motion to accept the 2021 – 2022 World’s Best Work Force report as presented by Tanya Maethner. (Newark/Logan) UC. Motion to approve the recommendation for hire of Chrys Kirschbaum as Long Term Sub for 2nd grade for the next 6 weeks. (Hallberg/Newark) UC. Next meeting is set for March 13, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. With no more items of business remaining on the agenda, Vice Chair, Jonathan Hartman called the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Sheila Newark, Clerk (This publication constitutes the legal printing March 29, 2023 of the official minutes of this meeting.)