John Weekley

The meeting included approval of the organizational agenda, election of the chairperson, vice chair treasurer, and secretary clerk. The board discussed and approved a motion to designate the official newspaper and district depositories, set the per diem rate for board members, established the official meeting night, and authorized participation in federally funded programs. The board also discussed and approved Eric Olsson and Jill Tessier as education identity and access management. The regular meeting included a student representative report, a call for site improvement bids for 2021, and a COVID-19 update.

The school board meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics. A recap of the work session on January 24th was presented, focusing on budget planning and financial scenarios. Student representatives provided updates on eighth-grade registration, high school registration, and ACT testing, including available prep classes. The board also discussed and approved the consent agenda, accepted a donation for the Monticello fishing team, and reviewed budget assumptions for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the 2022-2023 school calendar was presented for approval, emphasizing consistency and instructional days.

The meeting included the election of board officers, designation of the official newspaper, school board committee assignments, official district depositories, and the official meeting night. The board also discussed participation in federally funded programs, designated legal counsel and authorized contacts, and authorized personnel to enter into contractual agreements. Additionally, they approved authorized signatures for depositories and personnel for electronic wire transfers. The board approved the annual designation of the identified official with authority for MDE external user access and designated an official parliamentarian. A resolution for combined polling places was discussed and approved. The board gratefully accepted donations for the MMS stem lab and received a briefing on a roof project update.

The school board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. There was a resolution for the Minnesota State High School League, focusing on interscholastic athletics and fine arts events. The employee handbook for the 2022-23 school year was presented and approved, with updates and connections to school district policies. Amendments were made to personnel matters, specifically regarding the assignments of the career pathway teacher and the art teacher. An introduction of the new principal was made. A proposal to change the school board meeting format and schedule was discussed and approved, aiming to provide more time for discussion and collaboration among board members. The long-term facility maintenance plan, a 10-year plan required by the Minnesota Department of Education, was reviewed, covering revenue projections, expenses, and project listings.

The school board meeting included discussions on the approval of the agenda, a closed session summary, acceptance of gifts, and a truth and taxation hearing. The truth and taxation hearing covered the current year budget, proposed tax levy, and reasons for tax increases or decreases. The proposed levy for the next year is decreasing by 1%.