Ely School legals 4/15/23
School Board Meeting Minutes March 13, 2023 (Board Approved April 10, 2023)
- The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order in the Board Meeting Room at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Marsnik.
- On roll call the following directors were present: Colarich, Omerza, Marsnik, Coombe. Absent: Sjoberg, Westlund. Also in attendance: John Klarich, Superintendent; Anne Oelke, Jeff Carey, Tom Coombe, The Ely Echo; Catie Clark, Timberjay.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of Agenda:
4.a. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. (Vote: 4-0)
- Open Forum:
- Correspondence/informational items:
6.a. Memorial Student Council Report: None
6.b. Indian Education Annual Compliance Overview given by Paige Falt
6.c. MN Health Department food service inspection report
7.0 Consent Agenda:
7.a. Moved by Coombe, seconded by Colarich to approve following Program
Consent Agenda:
7.a.1. Approved the minutes of the regular board meeting of February 13, 2023.
7.a.2. Approved the minutes of the regular board meeting of February 27, 2023.
7.a.3. Designated Anne Oelke, K-5 Principal, as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Ely Public School District 0696-01.
Motion Carried (Vote: 4,0)
7.b. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to approve the following Personnel Consent Agenda:
7.b.1. Adopted Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-renewal of the Teaching Contract of Brittany Baier, a Probationary Teacher.
7.b.2. Adopted Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-renewal of the Teaching Contract of Sarah Anderson, a Probationary Teacher.
Motion carried (Vote: 4, 0)
7.c. Policy Consent Agenda: None
8.0 Old Business:
8.a. Discussion on early release
8.b. 21st Century Facilities Project update was given John Klarich.
9.0 New Business:
9.a. Moved by Omerza, seconded by Coombe, to approve entering into a cooperative agreement with Northeast Range for baseball. Motion carried (Vote: 4,0)
9.b. Discussion on summer band camp
9.c. Discussion of April 10, 2023 regular meeting
9.d. Discussion of donating a ping pong table
9.e. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Coombe, to approve Resolution Accepting Donations. Motion carried (Vote: 4, 0)
10.0 Reports:
10.a. Athletic Director – Tom Coombe
10.a.1. Winter sports season comes to an end.
10.a.2. Spring sports is starting up.
10.b. Director of Facilities Report – Tim Leeson
10.b.1. Grant application for stop arm cameras for busses.
10.b.2. Lead water test.
10.b.3. Building project punch list update.
10.b.4. New scoreboard and shot clock is scheduled to be shipped by April 20, 2023.
10.c. PreK-12 Principal Report – Anne Oelke and Jeff Carey
10.c.1. Middle School Meltdown last week of February.
10.c.2. New equipment for the metal shop.
10.c.3. Ely High School awarded Lake Country Power Educational Grant.
10.c.4. 7th grade tip to Camp Widjiwagen.
10.c.5. New furniture is coming in for the Media Center, Choir Room and the Cafeteria.
10.c.6. Enrollment: Washington-222 & Memorial-321
10.e. Superintendent – John Klarich
10.e.1. Gift and talented program.
10.e.2. Proposed Legislative bills on educational funding update.
11.0 Board members comments and concerns:
12.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Coombe, to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 4-0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
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School Board Meeting Minutes March 27, 2023 (Board Approved April 10, 2023)
- The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order in the Board Meeting Room at 6:00p.m. by Chairman Marsnik.
- On roll call the following directors were present: Colarich, Omerza, Marsnik, Coombe, Sjoberg, Westlund. Absent: none. Also in attendance: John Klarich, Superintendent; Anne Oelke, Jeff Carey, Tim Leeson, Tom Coombe, The Ely Echo; Catie Clark, Timberjay.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of Agenda:
4.a. Moved by Omerza, seconded by Colarich, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
- Open Forum: The following people spoke to the board about the Gifted and Talented program: Sarah Sponholz, Molly Olson, Megan Anderson.
- Correspondence/informational items:
6.a. Memorial Student Council Report: None
7.0 Consent Agenda:
7.a. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Sjoberg to approve following Program Consent Agenda:
7.a.1. Approved agreement with Walker, Giroux & Hahne Certified Public Accountants & Consultants for auditing services for the year ending June 30, 2023.
Motion Carried (Vote: 6, 0)
7.b. Moved by Omerza, seconded by Coombe, to approve the following Personnel Consent Agenda:
7.b.1. (This item was pulled for separate vote.) Hire Michele Milton for the Cafeteria Aide position (3.75 hrs./day, 5 days/week, student contact days) effective March 13, 2023 per school board policy and the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local 295.
7.b.2. Accepted the resignation of Justin Olson from his position as temporary part-time custodian (4 hours/day, 5 days/week, student contact days) effective March 24, 2023.
7.b.3. Accepted the retirement of Anna Sjoberg from her paraprofessional position (6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week, student contact days) effective June 2, 2023.
7.b.4. Approved the following volunteer assistant coaches as recommended by Tom Coombe, Athletic Director per school board policy: Derek Johnson, Paul Kienitz, Jim Wittrup, Eddie Prijatel and Kevin Marolt volunteer assistant baseball coaches; Jeff Mackenzie and Tony Rechicki volunteer assistant softball coaches.
7.b.5. Accepted the termination of the Temporary At Will Superintendent's Administrative Assistant Mentoring agreement with Mary Wognum and ISD No. 696 effective immediately.
Motion carried (Vote: 6, 0)
7.b.1. Motion by Colarich, seconded by Omerza to Hire Michele Milton for the Cafeteria Aide position (3.75 hrs./day, 5 days/week, student contact days) effective March 13, 2023 per school board policy and the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local 295. Accept Resignation. Motion carried (Vote: 6, 0)
7.c. Policy Consent Agenda: None
8.0 Old Business:
8.a. 21st Century Facilities Project update was given by Tim Leeson.
9.0 New Business:
9.a. (This item was pulled from Agenda.) Moved by _________, seconded by ___________, to approve discontinuing ISD No. 696 sponsorship role of the Northeast Area Gifted and Talented program at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried/failed. (Vote: ____, _____)
9.b. Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Coombe, to approve ISD No. 696 providing the funding for the Dance Team's coaching stipend of approximately $1,900 and transportation to postseason events beginning the 2023-2024 season. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.c. Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Westlund, to approve early release for the 2023-2024 school year as recommended by the administration. YES: Omerza, Marsnik, Coombe, Sjoberg, Westlund. NO: Colarich. Motion carried (Vote: 5, 1)
9.d. Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Coombe, to adopt the version C 2023-2024 school year calendar. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
10.0 Reports:
10.a. Athletic Director – Tom Coombe: No Report
10.b. Director of Facilities Report – Tim Leeson: No Report
10.c. PreK-12 Principal Report – Anne Oelke and Jeff Carey: No Report
10.e. Superintendent – John Klarich
10.e.1. Free Lunch Program Bill passed.
10.e.2. Update on Legislature Bill proposals related to education.
11.0 Board members comments and concerns:
11.a. Sjoberg requested additional information regarding the Gifted and Talented program for the board to review.
12.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Coombe, to adjourn at 6:48 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
