School Board Meeting Minutes

School Board Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2022 (Board Approved October 24th, 2022)
1.0 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.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Davis, Coombe, Colarich, Omerza, Sjoberg, Marsnik. Absent: None. Also in attendance: John Klarich, Superintendent; Tom Coombe, Ely Echo; Rachel Brophy, Timberjay; Anne Oelke; Jeff Carey; Tim Leeson.
3.0 Pledge of Allegiance
4.0 Approval of Agenda:
4.a Moved by Colarich, seconded by Sjoberg, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
5.0 Open Forum: None
6.0 Correspondence/informational items:
6.a Memorial Student Council Report: No representative
6.b Home School enrollment 2022-2023
6.c 2023 MSBA Leadership Conference January 12-13, 2023. Minneapolis Convention Center
7.0 Consent Agenda:
7.a Moved by Omerza, seconded by Davis, to approve the following Program Consent Agenda:
7.a.1 Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 2022.
7.a.2 Approved September 2022 receipts in the amount of $631,226.37 and disbursements in the amount of $2,243,069.58.
7.a.3 Approved September 2022 Financial Report.
Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
7.b Moved by Colarich, seconded by Coombe, to approve the Personnel Consent Agenda:
7.b.1 Hired Justin Olson for the Temporary Part-Time Custodian position for the 2022 – 2023-Corrected ) school year. (4 hrs./day, 5 days/week, student contact days) effective September 12, 2022 - June 5, 2023, per school board policy and the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local 295.
7.b.2 Approved Temporary At Will Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant Mentoring Agreement between Mary Wognum and ISD No. 696 effective October 11, 2022 to be paid as a non-exempt, hourly position until mutually agreed upon to terminate services by both parties and Superintendent John Klarich. (Agreement was added as an addition.
Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
7.c Moved by Omerza, seconded by Sjoberg, to approve the Policy Consent Agenda:
7.c.1 Third reading and adoption of revised MSBA Policy 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing
7.c.2 Third reading and adoption of revised MSBA Policy 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
7.c.3 Third reading and adoption of revised MSBA Policy 524 Internet and Acceptable Use Safety Policy
7.c.4 Third reading and adoption of MSBA Policy 904 Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Non-School Personnel (this is a new policy)
Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
8.0 Old Business:
8.a 21st Century Facilities Project update was given by John Klarich.
8.a.1. Update on concrete, heating system and railings.
8.a.2. Review of contract change orders.
9.0 New Business:
9.a Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich, to approve the Proposal for Afterschool Programming Provided by Ely Community Resource for the 2022- 2023 School Year. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
9.b Moved by Coombe, seconded by Omerza, to approve Resolution Accepting Donations. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
9.c Moved by Colarich, seconded by Davis to approve Letter of Understanding between ISD 696 Ely Schools and AFSCME Local 295. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
9.d Moved by Sjoberg seconded by Omerza, to approve the purchase of a scoreboard and Shot Clocks as presented. Motion carried (Vote: 6-0)
10.0 Reports:
10.a Athletic Director – Tom Coombe
10.a.1 Fall homecoming last week included a home Cross Country meet with over 400 athletes from various schools.
10.a.2 Volleyball team is 21-0 and 3 tournament championships.
10.a.3 Swimming Iron Range Conference.
10.a.4 Great crowd for Friday night’s Football game.
10.b Director of Facilities Report – Tim Leeson
10.b.1 Concrete 13th and 14th of October.
10.b.2 Handrails should be finished soon.
10.b.3 Tiling in the locker.
10.b.4 Some low voltage things to be completed.
10.b.5 Heat is coming soon.
10.b.6 Water needs to be tested before drinking fountains are cleared for use. Grant to receive free water testing has been applied for.
10.c K-5 Principal – Anne Oelke
10.c.1 K-5 enrollment 223 as of October 4th, 2022.
10.c.2 Backpack buddies.
10.c.3 New after school program with ECR started Oct. 3rd, 2022.
10.c.4 Parent Teacher conferences October 11th and 13th -- Goal Setting Conferences.
10.c.5 Upcoming dates.
10.d 6-12 Principal – Jeff Carey
10.d.1 6-12 enrollment 316 as of October 10th, 2022.
10.d.2 Successful Homecoming Week.
10.d.3 Lions Heart Experience Oct. 25th, 2022 Grade 6-8 and the community.
10.e Superintendent – John Klarich
10.e.1 Flu and Covid shots available during parent teacher conference.
10.e.2 Follow up on invoices.
11.0 Board members comments and concerns
11.a Omerza would like to hold a financial committee meeting to get an overview of the district’s financial status and inquired about seeking out potential grant opportunities.
12.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Sjoberg, to adjourn at 6:57 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
Ely Echo 11/5/22
School Board Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2022
(Board Approved October 10, 2022)
1. 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.
2. On roll call the following directors were present: Colarich, Coombe, Marsnik, Sjoberg, Omerza. Absent: Davis. Also in attendance: John Klarich, Superintendent; Jeff Carey; Anne Oelke; Tim Leeson; Tom Coombe, Ely Echo; Rachel Brophy, Timberjay
3. Pledge of Allegiance:
4. Approval of Agenda:
4.1 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
5. Open Forum: None at this meeting
6. Correspondence/Informational items:
6.a Memorial Student Council Report -Madison Rorh, Student Council President
7.0 Consent Agenda:
7.a Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Coombe, to approve the following Program Consent Agenda:
7.a.1 Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 2022
7.a.2 Approved Levy Limitation and Certification Report 2022 Payable 2023 at the maximum levy authority.
Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
7.b Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to approve the Personnel Consent Agenda:
7.b.1 Approved Frank Ivancich for the .2 social studies Civics overload assignment for the 2022-2023 school year.
7.b.2 (This item was pulled from the agenda) Hire Hannah Weber for the paraprofessional position (6.5 hours/day. 5 days/week, student contact days) effective September 12, 2022, per school board policy and the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local 295
Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
7.c Policy Consent Agenda
7.c.1 Second reading of MSBA Policy 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing
7.c.2 Second reading of MSBA Policy 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
7.c.3 Second Reading of MSBA Policy 524 Internet and Acceptable Use Safety Policy
7.c.4. Second reading of MSBA Policy 904 Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Non School Personnel
8.0 Old Business:
8.a 21st Century Facilities Project update was given by Todd Erickson and Patrick Gallagher from Kraus-Anderson.
8.b.1 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Coombe to approve additional Kraus-Anderson invoices. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
8.b.2 Moved by Omerza, seconded Coombe to approve additional change order
expenses. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
9.0 New Business:
9.a Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich to approve Resolution Accepting Donations: 1.) 12,000 from Cleveland Cliffs Grant via Ely Educational Foundation to be used for New Ely 21st Century School Addition with Markerspace and STEM/Industrial Arts Learning and Training Facility. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
10.0 Reports:
10.a Athletic Director – Tom Coombe
10.a.1 Events have started in the new gym. Good review are being reported.
10 a.2 Scoreboard sales person will be coming next week.
10.b Director of Facilities Report – Tim Leeson – no report
10.c K-5 Principal – Anne Oelke -no report
10.d 6-12 Principal – Jeff Carey – no report
10.e Superintendent – John Klarich
10.e.1 Thanked principals on a great start to the year and getting the schools ready despite ongoing construction.
10.e.2 Truth in Taxation Meeting is set for Monday December 12th at 6:00pm.
11.0 Board members comments and concerns
11.a Omerza thanked the city of Ely for assisting in extra seating in the cafeteria.
13.0 Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
Ely Echo 11/5/22