Wright Technical Center minutes 8/1/23

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Staff

WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER
School District 966
The meeting of the Governing Board of Wright Technical Center, School District 966, was held on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at 1405 3rd Ave. NE, Buffalo, Minnesota 55313.
Members Present: Mealey, Steffens, Carlson, Curtis, Lee, Gierke, Bravinder, Big Lake Alternate Schabilion.
Others Present: Brian Koslofsky-Executive Director, Shaun Karson-Principal, Anh Glewwe-Business Manager, Dana Watters-Administrative Assistant, Russell Pearson-American Federation of Teachers.
The meeting was called to order by Member Mealey at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Review
On motion by Member Lee, second by Member Steffens, the agenda was approved as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Member Bravinder, second by Member Curtis, the consent agenda was approved as presented. 5.1 June 6 regular meeting, 5.2 Bills for payment, 5.3 Acceptance of Resignation of Special Education Teacher, 5.4 Acceptance of Resignation of School Social Worker, 5.5 Approval of teaching contract for Middle Level Lead Teacher, 5.6 Approval of Food Service Agreement Renewal with BHM Schools, 5.7 Approval of the agreement with CMMHC, 5.8 Approval of the annual HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement.
Financial Report
Business Manager Glewwe reported on the current finances.
On motion by Member Curtis, second by Member Gierke, the financial report was approved, as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Principal and Director’s Report
Director Koslofsky and Principal Karson discussed the Revenue, WA enrollment trends, summer school program and the HEOM program.
New Business
On motion by Member Gierke, second by Member Lee to approve the 2023-23 Student Handbooks, as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
On motion by Member Curtis, second by Member Carlson to approve the 2023-24 Staff Handbook, as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
On motion by Member Bravinder, second by Member Steffens to approve the first readings of policies: 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School, 419 Tobacco Free Environment, 424 License Status, 425 Staff Development, 504 Student Dress, 506 Student Discipline, 507 Corporal Punishment, 514 Bullying Prohibition, 516 Student Medication, 516.5 Overdose Medication, 524 Internet Acceptable Use & Safety, 532 Use of Peace Officer, 806 Crisis Management, as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
On motion by Member Steffens, second by Member Gierke to approve the Board Resolution for appointing the Executive Director as the Identified Official with Authority for the External User Access Recertification System. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Roll Call vote: Lee, yes, Carlson, yes, Steffens, yes, Bravinder, yes, Gierke, yes, Curtis, yes, Mealey, yes, Schabilion, yes. Resolution passed.
On motion by Member Steffens, second by Member Bravinder, for adjournment. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:34p.m.