Willow River School District 577

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The agenda was amended to include an out-of-state travel request and the purchase of cold/hot food stations. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the March 18, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, bills and claims for March 2025, the Treasurer's Report for March 2025, the hiring of Brittany Mascarenas, and the resignation of Shailene Owens. There was a presentation and discussion on the current enrollment update. Several policies were reviewed with no changes needed, while others were revised and recommended for adoption. The board also approved a resolution accepting donations totaling $2,556.65. Reports were given by the Student Representative, Elementary Principal, and High School Principal, covering topics such as NHS activities, progress on the MN Read Act, MCA testing, Community Service Day, and Senior Recognition Night. Committee reports covered facilities, transportation, finance, personnel, negotiations, curriculum, and policy. The Superintendent shared updates from conferences and visits to potential crisis locations. The board approved an out-of-state trip request and the purchase of two cold/hot food stations.

The school board discussed and made revisions to the Safe School Plan, specifically addressing quarantine procedures and face covering policies. A proposal to enhance building safety after school hours regarding Covid-19 protocols failed. A motion to adjust data points for transitions in and out of face coverings also failed. Changes to the Covid-19 dashboard were approved, with a plan to separate student and staff case data.

The meeting covered various agenda items, including the election of board officers, appointment of committees, approval of meeting schedules, designation of depositories and legal counsel, and compensation for board members. Key discussions included enrollment updates, policy adoptions (regarding student sex nondiscrimination, internet acceptable use, hazing prohibition, school board operations, and meeting order), and budget review. Reports were given on student activities, staff development, and facility projects. The board also approved donations, authorized recommendations for program/position reductions, and approved a list of LTFM projects.

The meeting covered various topics, including an enrollment update, approval of resolutions for a softball field lease and Minnesota State High School League membership renewal, and approval of invoices from Thelen Heating \u0026 Roofing, Inc. and RA Morton. A roof replacement quote from Final Recovery was approved contingent upon contract review. Several policies were discussed, including those related to mandated reporting, chemical use and abuse, drug-free workplaces, tobacco use, public hearings, and student representation. The board also accepted donations, heard reports from school officials, and made several personnel decisions, including appointments to fill vacancies on the school board and administrative changes for the upcoming school year. Finally, the board approved the appointment of Sonja Roach to a school board vacancy.

The meeting covered several key topics, including an enrollment update, approval of the 2020-2021 Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative Enrollment Renewal, and the 2019-2021 Willow River Education Association Master Agreement. The board also approved the creation of the Barnum -- Moose Lake -- Willow River School Board Cooperative Committee, the non-renewal of a probationary teacher, and several policies related to family and medical leave, expense reimbursement, harassment and violence, mandated reporting, conflict of interest, criminal and civil action, school board member development, and school board committees. A resolution accepting donations was also approved. Reports were given on distance learning, homework delivery, and meal services. Upcoming meetings were scheduled.