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Lester Prairie School Board minutes 6/20/22


REGULAR MEETING of the SCHOOL BOARD of EDUCATION
Lester Prairie Public Schools
Monday June 20th, 2022 5:45 pm
Lester Prairie School Media Center
Roll call was taken and the following board members were present: Corbey Hentges, Steve Ziermann remote, Mary Otto, Brian Heimerl, Rebecca Heimerl and Megan Stifter. Administration present: Dr. Melissa Radeke, Mike Lee, and Jenna Wolff. Other Staff: Alice Daak, Rachel Stender, Guests: Troy Feltman, Sean Tritabaugh, Ivan Raconteur from Herald Journal.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rebecca Heimerl.
Agenda
Motion by R. Heimerl second by B. Heimerl to approve the Agenda as presented and or modified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Recognition of Communications since Last Meeting:
Communication – Report:
Trap shooting went well.
Trevor Schauer shot 97 out of 100
Jessa Heimerl 8th in High Jump and Addison Hoof placing 3rd in 400 in track.
Recognizing the coaches helping the kids
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 5/16, and pay the bills in the amount of $81942.78. Building Project bills of $11,370.76 and student activity fees of $38.68
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Administrative Reports
Mr. Lee K-12 Principal Report: – highlights
Graduation went very well, and the school well
Finished 1st week of summer camps – 100 kids attending every day
Basketball and volleyball camps going well
Summer school has started
2nd session of camps start July 11th – 44 students signed up
Digital Citizenship committee met for 2nd – 12th grade for scope and sequence
PBIS team met on June 1st – develop Behavioral Chart
Updating student and staff handbooks
Looking for Para’s
Float in LP parade
Jenna Wolff AD Report: – highlights
MSHSL resolution on agenda
Why we play
Defining success – Did you do your best, did you help others exceed, did you improve, were you a good teammate etc.
Soccer – looking for interested students
BOYS pairing with NYA, Sibley East
Girls pairing with NYA, Sibley East, and Mayer Lutheran
Track – 3 girls and 2 boys advanced to section meet
Addison Hoof, Jessa Heimerl, Brooke Albers, Sam Jeurissen, Jeffrey Olivares. Addison and Jessa advancing to state
Softball season finished in MRC 2-10 and 4-17 overall
Baseball season finished 1-11 in MRC and 6-14 overall
Trap Shooting – Trevor Schauer advancing to State
FPS international – Alex Overby, and Andrew Ruwersma placed 2nd
Dr. Melissa Radeke Superintendent Report: – highlights
Student Survey Report – Leadership team to go over results in the fall
Results very similar to 2019 survey
Students still want to do well
Things I learn at school are useful – Disagree was higher from 2019 results
Adults at my school listen – Disagree was higher from 2019 results
69% of 8th graders were not aware of Service Resource Officer available
Students have a high sense of safety
Bullying was based the same as size and appearance
Budget comparison – preliminary budget for 2023 prepared by Alice
$6,863 per student for 2022
Food Service is a guess – may need to start to charging per Federal changes
Joe Uhlhorn not joining the call but working on:
speaker issue MLA covering costs
Gym floor and kitchen floor repairs
Time Cards to send in
School Board Reports
Community Ed. – none meeting on Wednesday
PTO – none
Facilities/Maintenance– B. Heimerl working on water meter issue for fields, Bleachers need to be reviewed for replacement. Need to decide on type, size etc. Shed power connected with Xcel, FOB to be connected at shed. Electrical for sign and plan in place.
Tech/Media: TechChek to start E-rate cabling work,
Activities Committee – basketball hoops being repaired; worked with a couple companies to finalize the repair
Negotiations –
Certified – none
Non certified – Review contracts
Administration – none
Meet and Confer – none
Policy – none
Legislative – Failed to pass the E-12 Supplemental Bill. May need to have Special Session
City Council – City Field Agreement – B. Heimerl working with City. City offered a new proposal; need to revise some details for expectations etc.
New Business
City Agreement – Sean Tritabaugh – Park Board proposal to go to the city council 0$ rental fee. Approximately $4,000 yearly maintenance fees, School to cover 65% of this fee. Costs; 15% for summer program is not for discussion, city to cover the remaining 20%. If there is a capital project, this need to be looked at by both the city and school for covering costs. There is no policy at the city for cleaning the bathrooms. Events taking place to return them to the previous condition. Further discussion took place.
Motion by Stifter-Knoll and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the 2022-2023 Minnesota State High School League (MSHL) Membership Resolution
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to designate Jenna Wolf as the MSHSL School Representative for 2022-2023.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by Ziermann and 2nd by R. Heimerl to designate Brian Heimerl as the MSHSL School Board Representative for 2022-2023.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the revised June 2022 Local Literacy Plan as presented.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve the Athletic and Activities Participant/Parent Handbook for 2022-2023.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Old Business
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the Athletic Trainer position.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
School Finance
Motion by Sifter-Knoll and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the 2022-2024 Employment Agreement for the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve Bergan KDV for Audit Services.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the bid for milk with Kemps.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve bid for bread with Pan O’ Gold
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Ziermann to approve bid for propane with Glencoe COOP.
Discussion – Propane is back up for 2 – 800 gallon tanks
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the Preliminary Budget for 2022-2023 School year as presented.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve fundraisers for the 2022-2023 school year.
Band: Butter braids and Coffee Before Christmas
Baseball: Discount Cards
Football: Salt Sales
National Honor Society: Fall and Spring Food Drive; Toys for Tots
Boys and Girls Basketball: Shoot-a-Thon
Junior Class: Concessions; Min-Tex fruit; Clubs Choice; That’s My Pan
Senior Class: Carlson Orchard Pies; Unhinged Pizza
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Policy Administration – none
Personnel
Motion by Stifter-Knoll to and 2nd by B. Heimerl approve Brian Herrmann as Head Volleyball Coach for the 2022-23 school year.
Discussion – He coached JO volleyball and is certified
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl to and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll approve Return to Work Agreement for Joe Scoblic for the 2022-23 school year.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by B. Heimerl to and 2nd by Ziermann approve revised 2021-23 contract for Director of Food Services Lori Bebo.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by Stifter-Knoll to and 2nd by R. Heimerl approve revised 2022-2024 contract for Business Official Kelly Elling.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by B. Heimerl to and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll approve 2-year leave of absence as paraprofessional for Cheryl Bayerl starting July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl to and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll approve Data & Systems Coordinator contract for Cheryl Bayerl starting July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl to and 2nd by B. Heimerl approve Medical Assistant Official Contract for Joy Schrupp for 2022-2023 school year.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Motion by R. Heimerl to and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll approve resignation of Business Manager Alice Daak effective June 30, 2022.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Other Items for the Board
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the Notice given for Filing dates for Election to District 424 School Board. August 2, 2022 until 5pm August 16th, 2022 with Election being held on November 8th, 2022. Two – 4yr terms each. Filing fee of $2. Candidates must be a resident of the school district.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against;
B. Heimerl–yes, R. Heimerl–yes, Otto– yes, Ziermann– yes, Stifter-Knoll – yes, Hentges – yes;
Meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM
/s/Steven D. Ziermann, Clerk ISD #424
Published in the Herald Journal, July 29, 2022.

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