REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday July 18th, 2022 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann, Mary Otto, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee Guests: Sean Tritabaugh, Fred Holasek and Austin Neaton from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by R. Heimerl second by Sifter-Knoll to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report:
a. Addison Hoof selected to All Area Track Team
 Open dialogue – none
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and second by B. Heimerl to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Board meeting on 6/20/22, and pay the bills in the amount of $472,077.06. Building Project bills of $630 and student activity fees of $0
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
Mr. Lee is on vacation – no report
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
 One 7th grade student participating in Boys Soccer which will be a COOP called East Central. Practices in Gaylord. Sibley East hired coaches.
 No girls requesting to participate in Soccer this year. Sibley has requested Lester Prairie drop from the coop to continue participation single A level competition.
 Registration for activities opens August 1st.
 Fall Sports practices starts Aug 15th.
 Volleyball
O Uniform for libero uniform requested for Gray which holds up better
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
 Dashir Report
O Conduct OSHA training on back and lifting
O Cleaning rooftop units
O Ramp in South gym to be repaired
O AHU #1 to be replaced with ESSER funds and placed on roof
O Summer cleaning going very well
 Gave tours during Prairie Days to school class reunions
 Auditor to meet with board in October Bergen KBB
 State Legislature approved on July 1st – Maximum for School Board pay increased from $8,000 to $20,000
 11 month kitchen walk through. Kitchen Dishwasher biggest issue
O The rest of the walk through will take place in August
 Playground has water and design issues
O Equipment is rusting
O Not ADA compliant
O Quotes for new equipment given
O Start next summer for replacement
O Need to update from mulch to fiber surface
 LTFM – application form renewed every year
O LP amount allocated has changed with the new addition being added
O Analyze throughout the year
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – reviewed the community flyer, process with Kids Depot
 PTO – none
 Facilities/Maintenance– Shed completed, Security access waiting on electrical outlet. Meter added for watering practice field. Processes being established. Jenna Wolf has a degree in Turf management. Electronic Sign starting in September.
 Tech/Media: Granite Electronics to start install for ERRCS.
 Activities Committee –
a. Meeting to be scheduled
 Negotiations –
a. Certified – none
b. Non certified – meeting next week
c. Administration – none
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – None
 Legislative – Senate passed a Bipartisan Bill.
 City Council – Met last Tuesday. Negotiating contract for Field use Agreement.
New Business
 Discussion: City – School District Proposal
O Original proposal presented to City Council from Park Board and School District– O$ fee, 50% maintenance costs for 10 years. Anything over $5,000 would be brought to board for discussion
O City Council turned down the proposal.
O School previously paid $5,385 – included Snack shack rental
O School also contributes $1,228.50 for chalk, diamond dry and mound clay
O School also pays extra to have the Football field lines mowed.
O City declined a two year contract.
O Further discussion on other city costs for electricity and water
O City wants to charge some fee for field use. No explanation for charge
O Last 20years the School District has paid approximately $78,495 for use of the football field and $6,244.50 for the snack shack rental
O Continuing to work with the city
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the Chromebook/Chrome Tablet Handbook and Policy Manual for the 2022-23 school year.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve MSHSL Application for the Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship for Girls Soccer.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve MSHSL Application for Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys Soccer as presented
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the Flagship estimate for school playground equipment with Gaga Ball pit addition as presented.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Old Business – none
School Finance
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve Resolution Adopting ISD #424 FY 24 Long-Term Facilities Plan.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the Volleyball Fundraiser “Sponsor a Player” for the 2022-23 school year.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Policy Administration – none
Personnel
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Sifter-Knoll to approve the following contracts:
O Ashley Alerts – Kids Depot worker
O Kim Schauer – Kids Depot worker
O Tayor Bayerl – Kids Depot worker
O Peyton Ruzicka – Kids Depot worker
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve Moran Hughes as Elementary Teacher with assigned duties for the 2022-2023 school year:
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Sifter-Knoll to approve the revised contract for Cheryl Bayerl as Data and Systems Coordinator.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve Cristy Medina Mendoza as Bi-lingual Paraprofessional with assigned duties for the 2022-23 school year.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve the contract for Mary Otto as B-Squad Volleyball Coach for the 2022-23 school year.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against 1 Abstain
Other Items for the Board
Meeting was adjourned at 7:07PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
SPECIAL MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday July 18th, 2022 7:15 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Steve Ziermann, Brian Heimerl, Meganne Stifter-Knoll, Rebecca Heimerl, Mary Otto, and Corbey Hentges. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke. Guest: Austin Neaton with the Herald Journal
 Motion by B. Heimerl, 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against.
Review Strategic Plan
 Dr. Radeke reviewed the District Strategic Plan with the Board
O 13 Goals set, short term and long term.
New Business
Discussion took place for Superintendent End of Year Performance Review.
 Board Chair Hentges read the scores for the Six Evaluation questions
 Highlights:
O HR
 Communication with Staff and students
 Uses technology to communicate
O Community
 part of the Lions group
 Very approachable and always has a smile
O Financials
 Maintains budget
 Meets with Business Manager – applying for grants
O Leadership
 Timely Reviews
School Board Updates
Board Book Practice
 Board members used chrome books to review new Board Book app for meetings
Other items for the Board – none
Meeting was adjourned at 8:11PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday August 15th, 2022 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann, Mary Otto, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Jenna Wolf Guests: Austin Neaton from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by R. Heimerl second by B. Heimerl to approve the Agenda as presented
and or modified Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report:
a. Fall Sports started.
 Open dialogue – none
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and second by B. Heimerl to approve and pay the bills in the amount of $156,171.41. Building Project bills of $60,744.61 and student activity fees of $385
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
 PBIS team meeting to be held before school
 Para training taking place at McCray Schools
 SPED position filled by April Lee
 Special thanks to the summer school team
 Student and Staff Handbooks have been updated
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
 Student Enrollment at 491 with a possible movement to 498
 Attending seminar with Jenna Wolf on protecting student data
 Federal Testing Grant Awards public comment
 Application Board Book used for meeting – link to be posted
 Dashir Report – summer cleaning is almost complete. Focusing on hallways and other repair projects
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
 Hall of Fame plaques have been moved to new hallway by new weight room
 Gym banner advertising sent out to local businesses
 Ridgeview is not able to provide a trainer this due to staff shortages
o Working with local area for medical staff for events
 Open positions –
o C Squad Volleyball coach
o Fall Play Director
o Robotics Coach
o JH girls BB coach
 Football will host scrimmage August 27th
 Volleyball first game will be on August 29th
 Boys Soccer will have the first game on August 29th
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – none
 PTO – $500 request by Mr. Lee for Open House
 Facilities/Maintenance– New bleachers will be needed. Brian Heimerl looking in to options and lead times. Working with the city and the Lions club. Electrical sign in front of school is still out about a month.
Footing poured next month. MN Spec wants prints for code review.
 Tech/Media: Granite Electronics to start install for ERRCS. Tech Check to deliver back ordered equipment part of E-rate. EPS to finish E-rate cabling requests for classrooms.
 Activities Committee – none
 Negotiations –
a. Certified – none
b. Non certified – none
c. Administration – Alice Daak re-hire meeting to discuss contract
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – on agenda
 Legislative – none.
 City Council – Contract on Agenda
New Business
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the following handbooks for the 2022-23 school year:
o Staff Handbook – 2022-23
o Student Handbook – 2022-23
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Old Business
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the Lester Prairie School District Strategic Plan for the 2022-23 school year
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the Lester Prairie City – School District Agreement
o Discussion – city and school 50% each on maintenance
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
School Finance
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve the following fundraisers for the 2022-23 school year
o Volleyball: 8th grade tournament
o Baseball: Advertisement banners and sponsors; Raffle tickets
 Discussion advertisements are along the baseball field fence
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Policy Administration
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve Policy 524 – Internet Acceptable Use, Safety, and Data Privacy Policy to comply with new Data Privacy Law.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Personnel
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the following contracts:
o Cheryl Bayerl – HS Student Council Advisor
o Terri Schuft-Helland – Elem/HS Band Performance
o Maria Willkom – Assistant Cross Country Coach
o Tammy Serum – SPED Paraprofessional with assigned duties
o Tabatha Ainsworth – SPED Paraprofessional with assigned duties
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by Ziermann to approve April Lee as Special Education Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year:
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve resignation of Ross Scheevel as JV Girls Basketball Coach.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Other Items for the Board
 September meeting changed to Tuesday September 20th
Meeting was adjourned at 6:25PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann, Mary Otto, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee, Alice Daak and Jenna Wolff. Guests: Joe Uhlhorn and Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by R. Heimerl second by Sifter-Knoll to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report:
a. Big Football game tomorrow night
 Open dialogue – None
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by B. Heimerl and second by R. Heimerl to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Board meeting on 9/20/2022, and pay the bills in the amount of $169,980.35 and student activity fees of $2,019.55
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
 Fire Prevention week – kindergarten went to fire hall on field trip
O Assembly on Friday for Fire Poster contest winners “Plan your escape the fire won’t wait” is the theme this year
 Youth Task Force – free lunch at City Hall sponsored by the Lions
 Homecoming week with a lot of participation with great hallway decorating
O Volleyball tournament – 160 kids on site
O Thanks to Cheryl and Student Council for putting together the homecoming week
 PBIS assembly creating a culture of learning and putting others first and work as a team
O Using a system called Swiss. Nice data gathering
 Oct. 7th – mid quarter
 Parent teacher conferences coming up
 Veterans Day program scheduled for the Oct. 11th.
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
 Fall Sports – Recap
O Volleyball – 5-17 overall and 3-4 in sec. 2A
O Football – 6-0 overall and 3-0 in sec. 2A
O Cross Country – MRCC championship being held at Montgomery
O Boys Soccer – Finished 2-4 overall 0-1 is sect 6A.
O JH Girls basketball starts on Oct. 24th and runs through Dec.
O JH Boys Basketball starts January and runs through February
 Attended MRC Sportsmanship in September with 17 students
O Rick Rassier was the speaker who kept them active and engaged
 Attended Sports conference at St. Cloud Tech with 9 students
O “Together we make a difference” was the theme
O This event sponsored by every educational program in the state
O 300 students overall in attendance
O Develop better Sportsmanship and Fan behavior
 Region 5 meeting coming up in Waite Park
O Topic – Recruiting more high school league officials
Joe Uhlhorn – Report
O Air Handlers and Leaks on Gym floor – causing issues
 Pushing on to contractors and insurance companies
 Cooling and controls issues have been worked through
 Additional training provided to Dashir
O WAP – cabling next Thursday/Friday for remaining WAP’s
O Title Room lights – programming issues
O Tile installed by Kindergarten room door
O Closeout documents have been turned in
O All contractors have been paid
Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
O Dashir Report
 Fully staffed
 Tractor in for tune up
 New rooftop unit going in
 AH1 moving to roof and will become RTU 12 on May 31st
 All filters for fall have been cleaned
 Drains on roof have been replaced with Copper
 Enrollment 487
 South Gym has screen and projector and the North Gym does not
 New video board from Daktronics to be purchased for North Gym
O Multiple uses for new board
O Comes with Curriculum
O Securing sponsors – letter to be sent out with different levels
O #3,500 per year with 5yr commitment for top tier (6 total)
 In game commercial with 4 in game advertising exposures
O Lead times out to March
O Project $$ to pay for video board
 Attended MASA conference with speaker Dr. Dave Web – wrote the book about the Science of Making a Decision
 Motion by Hentges and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve new Video Board for North gym.
O Discussion by board members – very beneficial for multiple events
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – Met today.
a. Working on new Spring Flyer and with Spanish option
b. Forms outside Jenna’s office for activities
c. Wrestling transitioning to Community Ed
d. Handbooks being put together for coaches in programs with input from Head coaches
e. Camps for Baseball and Softball discussed
 PTO – Have not met. Event being put together for Oct. 24th
 Facilities/Maintenance–
a. Discussion on new Video Board
b. Electronic Sign – get the base in with electricity, waiting on electronic piece.
 Tech/Media: meeting on Oct 19th
 Activities Committee –
a. Handbooks from Head coaches on programs
b. Providing Community Ed coaches with information with
c. Looking at bleachers for the Football field
 Negotiations –
a. Certified – none
b. Non certified – none
c. Administration – none
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – none
 Legislative – taking input from schools for Legislative Agenda
 City Council – none
New Business
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve RESOLUTION OF GOVERNING BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A. APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Old Business – none
School Finance
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve donations to Lester Prairie Schools in the amount of $95,446.04
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve quote from Litzau Excavating, Inc. for 2022-2023 Snow Season.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Policy Administration – none
Personnel
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Sifter-Knoll to approve the following contracts as presented:
O Nicholas Hauer – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
O Andrew Dahl – Head Boys Basketball Coach
O Christine Mattson – National Honor Society Advisor
O Katherine Carmine – Knowledge Bowl
O Rachel Stender – One Act Play
O Anthony Frank – JH Girls Basketball Coach
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Other Items for the Board
Meeting was adjourned at 6:31PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
SPECIAL MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Friday, November 18th, 2022 7:45AM
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann, Brian Heimerl, Mary Otto, Rebecca Heimerl, and Megan Stifter Knoll. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke. Other Staff: Kelly Elling.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by B. Heimerl second by R. Heimerl to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the canvassing of School Board Election.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the election of School Board members as presented.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 AM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday November 21st, 2022 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl, and Megan Stifter-Knoll. Mary Otto was absent. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee, Alice Daak, and Jenna Wolff. Guests: Fred Holasek, and Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by B. Heimerl second by Ziermann to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report:
a. Football team had a great season
b. Volleyball had nice banquet
c. No Tricks Just Treats fun band concert
d. Addy Hoof finished 8th, and Miranda Mallak finished 71st in state CC.
 Open dialogue – none
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by R. Heimerl and second by B. Heimerl to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Board meeting on 10/12/22 and special meeting 11/18/2022, and pay the bills in the amount of $234,294.61. Building Project bills of $10,059.69 and student activity fees of $517.57
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
 PBIS – Elementary and High School Reach goals
O Had root beer floats for H.S. and PJ and pop day for Elementary
O Thanks to the PBIS committee for getting the initiative going
 October is College awareness month
O Staff wore sweatshirts and t-shirts of their alma mater
O Financial Aid night rescheduled
 Junior class – took the ASFAB test
 Youth Task Force free lunch – theme “To be Grateful”
O Sponsored by the Bumps Restaurant
 Dental Day – 8 participants
 Flu clinic – fairly busy
 Band concert “No Tricks Just Treats “ well attended
 Veterans Day held on the 11th with 25 members of Legion and Auxiliary attending
O Students very respectful
O Thanks to Mr. Rue and Ms. Helland for performances, Mr. Bjork for MC, Christine Mattson, Joy Schrupp and Angelica Biando for their Art Work, and the National Honor Society for Social after.
O Ethan Schultz, and Josi Tonn nice job for boys and girls state speeches
O Guest speaker: Evan Lee via remote
 SWWC educational consultant Janelle Field helping LP teachers breaking down the standards
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
 Fall sports have wrapped up
 Volleyball finished 5-19 overall 0-6 in MRC and 3-6 in section 2A
O Carly Wolter named Honorable Mention All-conference
 Football
O Finish 11-1 and 8-0 in district play and 8-0 in section 2A
 Pep rally held on Thursday.
 Girls Cross Country
O Finished 2nd in conference meet and 3rd section 2A meet
O Addison Hoof won the MRC meet placed 1st at section meet and placed 8th at State meet and named All conference, conf. MVP and All-Section
O Miranda Mallak placed 8th at section 2A meet at the MRC meet and earned All- Conference and named All Section and State qualifier
O Jessa Heimerl finished 11th at the section 2A meet and was named All conference and All Section
O School had send off for the girls going to state meet going through hallways.
 Boys Cross Country
O Finished 5th in the MRC meet and 11th at the section 2A meet
O Connor Meyer finished 32nd at the section 2A meet
O Jeffrey Olivares first year and earned honorable mention
 Boys Soccer
O Finished 2-5 overall and 0-2 in section 2A
 JH Girls basketball has played 4 games
O 8 seventh grade participants
 Varsity Girls Basketball
O 14 participants 8-12th grade
O JV is 8th and 9th grade playing in line with C squad teams when available
 Varsity Boys Basketball just started practice
 G/B Basketball has shoot-a-thon this Friday
 Wrestling
O 5 participants 8-12th grade
 Volleyball and CC schedules almost complete for next year
 Football is a re-districting year no schedules set yet
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
 Dashir report submitted
O Fully staffed and OSHA training completed
O Water meter shutoff on practice field, removed and stored
O Bleachers moved
O Cleaning outside building
O Drains cleaned
 Enrollment 491
 Mr. Football banquet 10 finalists announced
O Tanner Scheevel made the top 10 and playing in the All Star game.
O Minnesota Vikings supporting this event and sponsor the banquet.
 Meeting with new school board members Jeff Engen and Keith Christian
O Board member Brian Heimerl to be a mentor for new members
 Nov. 16th Dr. Heather Mueller will not be seeking new term for Commissioner for Education
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – none
 PTO –Preparing for Holiday Store December 2nd Ms. Boger request – classroom library books. Elling for microwave in student commons. Keurig for Bulldog Central, Mr. Litzau – classroom seating
 Facilities/Maintenance – Electronic Sign – Another Electrician to look at underground power options. Waiting on Excel Energy. Sign is on its way.
 Facility Planning – none
 Tech/Media: Met on 10/12 – School Messenger still waiting. Erate updates on ordering. Wizer training exercise on fishing emails. Last year on chrome books working on new contract. Cleaning website.
 Activities Committee – none
 Negotiations –
a. Certified – none
b. Non certified – none
c. Administration – none
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – on agenda
 Legislative – none
 City Council – none
New Business
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve date of January 4th as Reorganizational and Regular Board meeting at 5:45pm.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the Resolution for Combined Polling Place for Calendar Year 2023 Special Elections.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the Seniority List for 2022-2023
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the Non-Certified Seniority List for 2022-2023
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve the World’s Best Workforce Report.
Discussion: World’s Best Workforce Report – by Dr. Radeke
O Looks at last year data
O Needs to be completed each year
O 5 goals
 School Readiness
 3rd grade students achieve literacy
 Closing the achievement gap among all groups
 All students graduate
 Students obtaining College and Career Readiness
O Demographics shown for the past 3 years
 More diversified across the state
O MCA data – is just a snapshot of one data point
 Overall how we are doing
 Not entire picture of student achievement
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Personnel
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve Josh Volness as C squad Boys Basketball coach.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Other Items for the Board
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Sifter-Knoll to approve pizza fund raiser for Junior Class.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Meeting was adjourned at 6:33PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday December 19th, 2022 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Steve Ziermann, Mary Otto, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Corbey Hentges was absent. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee, Alice Daak, and Jenna Wolff. Guests: Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll second by B. Heimerl to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report:
a. Tanner Scheevel and Football Coaching Staff attending Banquet for Mr. Football
i. First time ever for Lester Prairie High School.
b. Knowledge Bowl team placed 4th out of 16
c. Christmas Concert was nice and well attended
d. Christmas Carolers from school out in the community.
 Open dialogue – none
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by B. Heimerl and second by Stifter-Knoll to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Board meeting on 11/21/22, and pay the bills in the amount of $120,857.07 Building Project bills of $0 and student activity fees of $1,454.22.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Bergen KDV Audit Report – Nancy Schulzetenberg, CPA
o Clean audit for fiscal School Year 2022
o Increase in general fund and unassigned fund balances
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
 Student Financial aid night held with 5 students attending
 ASFAB test interpretation held in Social Studies class
 Attending Symposium in St. Cloud
o LP Evacuation plan will be discussed for improvements
 Attended Letters Training virtually
o This training is for Science of Reading – best practice for teaching reading
o Title One teacher Mr. Litzau has been using this training
 Thanks to the wellness committee who works on employee wellness
o Offering staff ways to take care of themselves and build a positive culture
o SWWC mental health consultant will be coming out to LP to work with staff on mental health wellness
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
 Fall sports – Tanner Scheevel played in the All Star game
o Mr. Scoblic named the Mid SE Red District coach of the year
 Winter activities
o GBB – currently has a 5-0 record
 2 games have been re-scheduled so far
 JH girls end their season this week
o BB – Currently has a 5-1 record
 38 participants 9-12
 Playing at Legacy Christian Academy Tournament over break
 JH Boys start practice Jan. 3rd
o Knowledge Bowl – First 2 meets cancelled due to weather
 JH team going to Marshall for sub conference
o 1 act play performing “Epic Jail”
 Challenging play
 Competing at MRC Festival at Le Sueur-Henderson High School
 Looking at taking same group of 9 students from Fall meeting to a meeting being held at Park Center High School
o Meeting is a continuation of conversations from the Fall of Racial harm and Bias behaviors in High School Athletics and Activities
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
 Enrollment 491
o 5 new students starting in January
 Thanks to Board members Steve Ziermann and Mary Otto for their years of service, leadership and multiple committees served.
 Time Cards due
 Attended MSBA Re-Organizational meeting
o MSBA suggested having an alternate date setup for meeting
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – none
 PTO – none
 Facilities/Maintenance – Waiting on Excel to install power for Electronic Sign. Herald Journal storing the sign. Permit should be good. Install in the spring.
 Tech/Media: Met 12/7
a. 23 devices sent in for repair
b. E-rate – finishing up installs
c. Digital Citizenship – knowing student electronic footprints
d. Wizer training
e. Chromebooks – new contract next year
f. Scope and Sequence for technology
g. Upgrading equipment for full 10gig network
 Activities Committee – none
 Negotiations –
a. Certified – none
b. Non certified – none
c. Administration – none
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – none
 Legislative – none
 City Council – none
New Business
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve the New Germany Field Use/Rental Agreement.
o Discussion – no increase, and went well last year for scheduling fields. Per use for charge
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Old Business – none
School Finance
 Truth in Taxation presentation by Dr. Radeke
o County Assessor determines the market value of each of the properties in the county
o The legislature establishes the formulas to determine how much of the taxes should be paid on each type of property
o County Auditor calculates the tax capacity for each parcel
o The legislature determines the maximum levy limits that school districts can assess in each category
o MDE calculates levy limits for each school district based on certain formulas from the legislature
o School Board adopts proposed levy in September
 Holds public meeting and finalizes the levy in December
o County Auditor divides the final levy by districts net capacity
o County Auditor applies the rates to each parcel and prepares final billing
o City is a Calendar year and School district is a fiscal year
o Levies are voter approved or set by state law
o Funds – General fund, Local operating Levy, Health and Safety, Transportation, Capital Expenditures.
o Food Service is not a levy – funds from breakfast and lunch
o Community Ed is a levy
o Debt Service for building
o LTFM – (Long Term Facility Maintenance)
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the certified levy in the amount of $2,066,918.70 for the School District of Lester Prairie.
Vote: 5 for, 0 against
Policy Administration – none
Personnel
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the following contracts for 2021-2022.
o Brian Malady – Junior High Boys Basketball Coach
o Anthony Frank – Junior High Boys Basketball Coach
o Ben Machemehl – Varsity Baseball Coach
o Anthony Frank – JV Baseball Coach
o Kelly Elling – Varsity Softball Coach
o Mike Bjork – JV Softball Coach
o Wes Kapping – Head Track Coach
o Mike Bjork – Trapshooting Coach
o Arlyn DeBruyckere – Assistant Trapshooting Coach
Meeting was adjourned at 6:37PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
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REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann, Mary Otto, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee, Kelly Elling, and Jenna Wolff remote. Guests: Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Ziermann.
Agenda
 Motion by B. Heimerl second by R. Heimerl to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Election of Officers
R. Heimerl– to elect Corbey Hentges as Chairperson – since only candidate nominated, Hentges to preside as Chairperson Hentges – to elect Brian Heimerl as Board Vice Chairperson – since only candidate nominated, Brian Heimerl to preside as Vice Chairperson R. Heimerl – to elect Stifter-Knoll as Clerk – since only candidate nominated, Stifter-Knoll to preside as Clerk. Stifter-Knoll – to elect R. Heimerl as Treasurer – since only candidate nominated, R. Heimerl to preside as Treasurer
School Board Items
Motion by R. Heimerl, second by B. Heimerl – to approve School Board meetings to take place every 3rd Monday of the month at 5:45pm in Media Center at Lester Prairie School unless noted.
February 27th March 20th
April 17th May 15th
June 26th July 24th
August 21st September 18th
October 9th November 20th
December 18th
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
School Board Salaries for 2023
Motion by B. Heimerl, seconded by R. Heimerl to keep School Board
Salaries the same as last year for 2023 as follows:
1. 0-3 hrs. = $40
2. 4-6 hrs. = $90
3. > 6 hrs. = $140
Chairperson $15 extra per meeting chaired
Clerk $30 extra per meeting
Treasurer $15 extra per meeting
Negotiations Chairs $10 per meeting
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Submitted items for 2023
1. Accept the First Community Bank of Lester Prairie and the Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund as official depositories for district funds and to approve a resolution to give check signing authority to Treasurer Otto, Chairperson Hentges and Clerk Ziermann
2. Herald Journal as official publication for District #424 for the 2021 calendar year.
3. Mileage Rate reimbursement at the rate of $.10 per miles less than the set federal rate $.59/mile. (LP = $.49/mile)
4. Annual Delegation authority for EFT’s on behalf of LP schools given to Kelly Elling (Payroll Specialist), Alice Daak (Business Manager) and Dr. Melissa Radeke (Superintendent)
Motion by R. Heimerl and seconded by Hentges to approve these submitted items for 2023.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Board Committees
Discussion took place and Board Members were assigned to the following committees:
Community Ed.: R. Heimerl & Hentges
PTO: Stifter-Knoll & R. Heimerl
Facilities & Maint.: Engen, B. Heimerl & Hentges
Technology/Tele Media: Christianson & Stifter-Knoll
Activities: Engen, Hentges, & B. Heimerl
Negotiations:
1. Certified – Hentges, Engen, B. Heimerl
2. Non-Certified – B. Heimerl, R. Heimerl & Engen
3. Admin – R. Heimerl, Christianson & Stifter-Knoll
Meet & Confer: R. Heimerl & Stifter-Knoll
Policy: Hentges, Otto & Stifter-Knoll
Legislative: B. Heimerl
City Council: B. Heimerl, Christianson
Motion by B. Heimerl and seconded by R. Heimerl to approve the board committees for 2023.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 pm
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATIONLester Prairie Public Schools
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 6:14 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges,
Jeff Engen, Keith Christen, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee, Kelly Elling, and Jenna Wolff. Guests: Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Agenda
 Motion by R. Heimerl second by Engen approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report -
1. Recent Article on Evan Lee
 Open dialogue – none
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by R. Heimerl and second by Stifter-Knoll to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Board meeting on 12/19 and pay the bills in the amount of $51,888.33, Building Project $35,502 and student activity fees of $882.36
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
 Thanks to the Teachers for their time and effort with half day of school
 Traditional Holiday Bingo was held
 Jan. 16th teachers attending Personal Development day in Maccray High School
 Reading Core of American sending member to school on Jan. 17th working mostly with K-2 students
 Posting positions ELL,SPED, and Science
 Thanks to Otto and Ziermann for the work they have done
 Welcome to Jeff and Keith
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
 Winter activies
o Girls BB is 6-3 overall
 4 games were re-scheduled due to weather
o Boys BB – 7-2 overall
 2 games were re-scheduled due to weather
o JH boys BB starting tomorrow
o Wrestling – hosting home meet vs. Rockford and Scott West
o Knowledge Bowl – 2 meets coming up in January
 Hosting meet on Saturday Jan. 21st
 JH missing advancing by one place
o One Act Play – Reminder MRC Festival at Lesueur Henderson
 Public performance at Lester Prairie coming up
 Sub section taking place at Howard Lake
 Banner Advertising letter went out to local businesses in December
o Also posted on Melissa’s Smore update
o New 5 year commitment with different levels of sponsorship
 Form B Grant – travel expenses for travel to conferences
 AAA and Excel winners announced
 Excel Award – High School Junior award given to Jessa Heimerl and Nick Meuleners
o AAA Award – Senior award given to Brooke Heimerl and Logan Lambrecht
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
 Enrollment – 494 students
 Dashir report
o Ramp to South gym painted
o Dishwasher booster to be installed
o New shelving to be installed in Mezzanine
 4 out of 5 E-learning days have been used so far
 Presidents Day and Easter Monday traditional make up days
 Required amount of days and hours for instruction are required
 Jan. 16th Professional Development Day – Herald Journal to cover the day.
o Working with advisor from Coop
 H&U made a $50 donation to Foundation
 Thank you to Mary Otto and Steve Ziermann for 8yrs of Service
 Welcome to Jeff and Keith
 MSBA conference Training Phase I on Tuesday. Keith attending full day on Wednesday.
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – none
 PTO – none
 Facilities/Maintenance– none
 Facility Planning – none
 Tech/Media: none
 Activities Committee – none
 Negotiations – none
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – none
 Legislative – none
 City – none
New Business
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Sifter-Knoll to approve the Resolution of School Board Supporting Form B1 Application to MSHSL Foundation.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions as reasons therefore.
Roll call Vote:
Hentges – yes B. Heimerl – yes
Engen – yes R. Heimerl – yes
Sifter-Knoll – yes Christen – yes
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Policy Administration – none
Old Business – none
Personnel
 Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve Anna Frank as the JH softball coach.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
School Finance – none
Other Items for the Board – none
Meeting was adjourned at 6:33 PM
Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |
REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday March 20, 2023 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Jeff Engen, Keith Christen, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Meganne Stifter-Knoll. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee. Guests: Fred Holasek, Bev Bonte and Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Agenda
 Motion by B. Heimerl second by Engen approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
 Communication – Report – Compliment of teams making it to the playoffs and good sportsmanship.
 Open dialogue – none
Minutes and Bills
 Motion by R. Heimerl and second by Stifter-Knoll to approve the meeting minutes of the Reorganizational and Regular Board meeting on February 27, 2023 and pay the bills in the amount of $120,857.86 and student activity fees of $1,660.38.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
O Senior Class leave for their Senior Class Trip March 27-31.
O ACT testing on April 4th with 22 Students taking it.
O MCA testing is April 12 – May 3.
O Band concert tonight at 7:30pm.
O Kindergarten registration is Thursday March 23rd.
O Youth Task Force is planning a Kickball Tournament April 6th.
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
O Reached out to the Tomahawk Conference and MHSL
O Should have an update from the schools in the Minnesota River Valley Conference. We will have to reach out to three conferences and have a public meeting within 90 days.
O LPFE donated $15,000 towards a trailer to be used by the school.
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
 Enrollment – 471 students
 Dashir report
O Boiler inspection conducted on March 7, 2023.
O Completed construction inventory list for the Mezzanine and organized onto shelves.
O New rooftop project review and timeline meeting on April 20, 2023.
O Kayla Speidel from SWWC rescheduled walkthrough for March 14th, 2023.
 Small leak in the North Gym – HU is working on it.
 5 out of 5 E-learning days have been used, 1 day closed, 7 two hour late starts and 1 early out have been used so far.
 Reached out to Clifton, Larson a Allen for possible contract services for the Business Manager Position.
 Updated Safe Learning Plan.
School Board Reports
 Community Ed. – none
 PTO – none
 Facilities/Maintenance– Set up a meeting.
 Facility Planning – none
 Tech/Media: none
 Activities Committee – none
 Negotiations – Certified – Set up a time to meet
 Meet and Confer – none
 Policy – none
 Legislative – none
 City – none
New Business
 Bev Bonte presented on Common Cup Minnesota – highlights
O Warm Coat Distribution started in 2007 with an average of 450 coats distributed throughout McLeod County.
O School Supply Distribution started in 2006 with an average of 485 backpacks distributed throughout McLeod County.
O Weekend Backpack program started in 2011 with an average of 376 students provided with weekend food whose family qualifies for free lunch.
O Provision of Personal Care items started in 2014 provides personal care items to schools in McLeod County for students in need.
O Diaper Distribution started in 2006 providing free diapers (one bag per child) to those in need.
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the action to designate Superintendent Melissa Radeke to act as the Identified Official with the Authority (IOwA) for Lester Prairie Public School District 0424-01.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Old Business
 None
School Finance
 Motion by Christen and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the following fundraisers for the 2022-23 school year:
O Student Council: Spring Baskets
O Track and Field: Fan Cloth apparel fundraiser
O Cheer: Heggies Pizza
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Engen to approve the revised budget for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Policy Administration
 None
Personnel
 Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the resignation of Mary Otto as B-Squad Volleyball Coach.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
 Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the following contracts:
O Brandon Kutz – JV Baseball Coach
O Annie Eastling – Kids Depot Student Worker
O Kirsten Pardun-Johannsen – Spring Play Advisor
O Blaine Walstrom – JH Baseball Coach
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
Other Items for the Board
 None
Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM
Meganne Stifter-Knoll, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, May 26, 2023. |

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