Waseca Public School District

The board conducted a workshop meeting where the agenda was approved and the Tobacco 21 Initiative was discussed and subsequently approved.

The board discussed several items, primarily focusing on the superintendent search process, including interviewing finalists, extending an offer to Eric Hudspith, and planning for the new superintendent's contract and negotiation team. The board also addressed the location of future meetings and upcoming events.

The board discussed the superintendent's report, which covered facility updates, strategic plan progress, and technology improvements. Financial and enrollment updates were provided. The board approved the consent agenda, which included various personnel contracts, extracurricular assignments, and service agreements, alongside the acceptance of gifts and donations. Additionally, the board reviewed and conducted first readings of several district policies, authorized additional fundraisers, and certified the 2019 levy.

The board meeting included an update on the ALC and reviews of the superintendent's and business director's reports. Key actions taken included the approval of financial claims, the acceptance of gifts and donations, and the authorization of various employment and staff contracts. Additionally, the board approved a resolution regarding the non-renewal of a teaching contract, finalized the budget for the 2019-2020 school year, authorized several fund transfers, and adopted revisions to school board policies.

The board meeting involved the induction and swearing-in of new members, followed by the election of board officers, including the Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, and Treasurer. The board established its meeting schedule for the year, assigned representatives to various committees such as finance, facilities, and policy review, and designated the official newspaper and legal counsel. Additional actions included approving financial depositories, setting board member per diem and allowances, authorizing the payment of claims schedule, and approving an increase in athletic training hours for winter events.