WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER
School District 966
The meeting of the Governing Board of Wright Technical Center, School District 966, was held on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 1405 3rd Ave. NE, Buffalo, Minnesota 55313.
Members Present: Carlson, Bravinder, Mealey, Gierke, Curtis, Steffens, Buffalo Alternate Bob Sansevere.
Others Present: Brian Koslofsky-Executive Director, Shaun Karson-Principal, Anh Glewwe-Business Manager, Dana Watters-Administrative Assistant, Russ Pearson-American Federation of Teachers.
The meeting was called to order by Member Mealey at 6:29 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Review
On motion by Member Curtis, second by Member Bravinder, to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Annual Reorganization
Election of Officers:
Board Chair: Alternate Sansevere nominated Member Mealey for the office of Chair. After hearing no other nominations after 3 calls, the nomination was closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Member Mealey..
Vice Chair: Member Curtis nominated Member Sixberry for the office of Vice Chair. After hearing no other nominations after 3 calls, the nomination was closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Member Sixberry.
Clerk: Alternate Sansevere nominated Member Lee for the office of Clerk. After hearing no other nominations after 3 calls, the nomination was closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Member Lee.
Treasurer: Member Bravinder nominated Member Curtis for the office of Treasurer. After hearing no other nominations after 3 calls, the nomination was closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Member Curtis.
Appointment of Committees:
On motion by Member Steffens, seconded by Member Carlson, to approve the board committee as follows. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Executive: Steffens, Sixberry, Curtis
Meet and Confer: Gierke
Facility: Gierke, Carlson, Sixberry
Finance/Negotiations: Mealey, Lee, Bravinder
Relicensure: Lee
Board Compensation Rates:
On motion by Member Bravinder, second by Member Mealey, to set the board compensation rates as listed. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Meetings under 4 hours: $60
Over 4 hours: $90
Chair: $70
Clerk: $60
Treasurer: $60
Mileage Reimbursement:
On motion by Member Carlson second by Member Gierke, to set the mileage reimbursement as the current Federal rate as follows: 2023 Federal Rate $.655 per mile. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Official Designations:
On motion by Member Bravinder, second by Member Steffens, to approve the designations as follows. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Depositories – Old National, RiverWood Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund (MSDLAF+)
Meeting Dates – First Tuesday of every month in the WTC boardroom with the exception of Wednesday September 6, Wednesday November 8, 2023 & Wednesday January 3, 2024. Meeting Time – 6:30PM. Notification Methods – District Office, Website. Legal Counsel – Knutson, Flynn and Deans, PA. Official Publication – Howard Lake Herald Journal
Signature Authorizations:
On Motion by Member Curtis, second by Member Gierke, to set the signature authorizations as listed. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Electronic Fund Transfers
● Brian Koslofsky, Executive Director
● Anh Glewwe, Business Manager
● Lisa Stine, Finance Assistant
● Curtis, Treasurer
● Mealey, Chair
● Lee, Clerk
Safe Keeping Investment Securities
On motion by Alternate Sansevere, second by Member Bravinder, to authorize the director and financial administrator to make investments in Federally insured/secured accounts which will yield the greatest interest rates and approve Old National Bank’s and Riverwood Bank’s pledged collateral as required by MN Statute 118A.03. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Member Steffens, second by Member Curtis, to approve consent agenda as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6.1 January 3rd regular meeting, 6.2 Bills for Payment, 6.3 Acceptance of 2010 Ford Explorer, 6.4 Acceptance of 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Financial Report
Business Manager Glewwe reported on the current finances. On motion by Member Curtis, second by Member Bravinder to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Principal and Director’s Report
Principal Karson discussed the tours attended by member district students and a vehicle donation, which is being renovated to be used in the Law Enforcement program as a squad car. Director Koslofsky reviewed a recent discussion he had with the Local 49’ers regarding a potential program offering at the Tech Center.
New Business
On motion by Member Carlson, second by Alternate Sansevere, to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar, as presented, followed by discussion and vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
On motion by Alternate Sansevere, second by Member Steffens, for adjournment. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM.
Published in the Herald Journal, March 17, 2023. |

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