Battle Lake School Board June 12, 2023 meeting

The school board of ISD #542, Battle Lake, met in a regular session on Monday, June 12, 2023 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, Ashley Altstadt, Aimie Hallberg and Jonathan Hartman. Members absent: None. Others in attendance were: Rob Nudell, Ryan Severson, Pete Amundson, Sue Riedel, Amy Wicklund, Jennie Mills, Monica Tebrugge, Jenny Mansker and Elizabeth Klintworth. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to adopt the agenda as revised. (Hallberg/Hartman) UC. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular May meeting as printed. (Hartman/Ne-wark) UC. Motion to accept the following donations as specified: Kelly Sample $100 – 4th grade Field Day concessions. Ottertail Township $250, Shawn Frank Insurance $25, Everts Township $500, Amor Township $500, Clitherall Township $250 and BL Hotel Partners $200 all for Summer Recreation. Buehler’s Produce $250, BL Area Sporting Club $1500, Rustic Ruff Dog Grooming Salon $250, Ottertail Rod and Gun Club $1000, McCarte Enterprises $500, Stalker Lake Sportsman’s Club $200, and Edward Jones/Mackenzie Barry $100 – all for Fishing League. Brett and Amy Hallberg used Kimball Piano – Music Department. Michelle Braaten $250 – After School Program Supplies. (Hartman/Logan) UC Motion to approve the following consent agenda items: Payment of bills including checks #58390-#58489 in the amount of $435,670.00 , electronic fund transfers in the amount of $552,028.00 and payroll checks #21870-#21872 in the amount of $1,048.97, Treasurer’s Report as presented, hire of Caleb Horn as Choir Director, reassignment of Abby Moxness from Elementary Teacher to Special Ed Teacher, letter of resignations from Christian Winther and Elizabeth Houge as paraprofessionals, game worker compensation as presented, contract with LCSC for Health and Safety Services for the 2023 school year, and membership renewal with Lakes Country Service Cooperative for 2023-24. (Hartman/Newark) UC. Board members gave updates on communications and meetings they have had with residents and community members within the past month. David Marso had a written report on athletics and activities that was read by Mr. Nudell. A copy of his report is on file in the district office. Ryan Severson gave his School Principal’s report. Rob Nudell gave his Superintendent’s report. Motion to approve the property, liability, workers compensation and auto insurance renewal for July 1, 2023 from First Lakes Agency through EMC Insurance Company, (Altstadt/Newark) UC. Motion to adopt the preliminary budgets for FY2024 as follows: Revenue Expenditure General $5,918,303.14 $5,923,828.10 Food $350,500.00 $341,700.00 Comm. Service $246,600.00 $253,320.00 Student Activity $55,500.00 $55,500.00 Trust $0.00 $500.00 Total $6,570,903.14 $6,574,848.10 (Hartman/Logan) UC. Member Ashley Alstadt introduced the resolution to renew membership with MSHSL for the 2023-24 school year. Upon a roll call vote being taken, those voting in favor: Rachel Logan, Ashley Altstadt, Sheila Newark, Jonathan Hartman, Aimie Hallberg and Paul Ness. Members voting against the same: None. Therefore the resolution was passed. Member Rachel Logan introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: Resolution Reducing and Discontinuing Educational Programs and Positions: 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher. The motion for adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by Jonathan Hartman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Aimie Hallberg, Jonathan Hartman, Sheila Newark, Ashley Altstadt, Rachel Logan and Paul Ness. 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. Member Ashley Altstadt introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: Submission of information required by MDE as part of their review and comment process on a facilities project for capital improvements. The project would be fin-anced through the issuance of School Building Bonds, if approved by voters. Member Jonathan Hartman seconded the motion and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Aimie Hallberg, Jonathan Hartman, Sheila Newark, Ashley Altstadt, Rachel Logan and Paul Ness. 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 approve the revised attendance Policy as presented. The entire policy is on file in the district office and online. (Ne-wark/Hallberg) UC Motion to renew the $1.5 million CD at 1st National Bank for an additional 90 days. (Hartman/Altstadt) UC. The next meetings of the school board are scheduled for July 10 and August 14 both beginning at 6:30 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 7:28 p.m. Sheila Newark, Clerk (This publication constitutes the legal printing July 19, 2023 of the official minutes of this meeting.)