The motion was seconded by Missy Hermes and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Kirby Anderson, Melanie Cole, Missy Hermes, Natalie Knutson, and Matthew Lemke;
and the following voted against same:
None.
Whereupon said motion was declared duly passed and the resolution adopted.
Reports were presented by:
Derek Abrahams – Fall Sports Update
Kirby Anderson – 544 Education Foundation, Finance, Activities
Melanie Cole – Spec Ed Coop, Region I
Missy Hermes – Staff Development, Policy
Natalie Knutson – Wellness, Buildings & Grounds
Matthew Lemke – MSHSL
Jeff Drake – Superintendent
General Consent Items
The following consent agenda was presented for approval:
Minutes from the November 27, 2023 regular School Board meeting
Bills and Treasurer’s Report - reviewed by Kirby Anderson:
General Fund
$2,001,995.54
Food Service
$121,888.05
Community Service
$35,830.21
Building Fund
$105,996.80
Debt Service
$0.00
Trust & Agency
$1,598.00
Activities
$24,088.76
TOTAL
$2,291,397.36
Personnel
Support Staff Resignations:
Danielle Knudson, special education paraprofessional @ KSS; last work day 11/27/2023
Justine Walvatne, special education paraprofessional @ KSS; last work day 12/7/2023
Support Staff Hire:
Darcy Jorgensen, special education paraprofessional @ Adams; effective 12/11/2023
2023-24 Certified Teaching Staff Overloads:
Rebecca Wynn, special education teacher @ McKinley; effective 1st Semester (.0428 FTE/yr)
Angela Nord, special education teacher @ KSS; effective 1st Semester (.0428 FTE/yr)
Lisa Schlosser, special education teacher @ KSS; effective 1st Semester (.0428 FTE.yr)
Andrew Kowalski, special education teacher @ KSS; effective 1st & 2nd Trimester (.0559 FTE/yr)
Support Staff Contract Change - Effective 1/1/2024:
Grade level/pay change to 6: Night Lead Custodian (Job description #607-Custodian)
Grade level/pay change to 7: Head Custodian (Job descriptions #601,602,603-Custodian)
Melanie Cole moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Missy Hermes moved to approve the 2022-2023 Fergus Falls Public Schools World’s Best Workforce Report. The motion was seconded by Matthew Lemke and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke moved to approve 2024-2025 High School Course Proposals:
Advanced Studio Pottery
Astronomy
Earth Science, 9A & 9B
Introduction to CAD
The motion was seconded by Missy Hermes and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke moved to approve the Fergus Falls Community Arena User Agreement Fees (Exhibit A); season: Jan. 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 and Oct. 1 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke moved to approve the Farm Lease Agreement between Fergus Falls School District/ISD #544 and LaWayne and Beverly Rogness, effective 01/01/2024 - 12/01/2024. The motion was seconded by Melanie Cole and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke offered the resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD/GOVERNING BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;
WHEREAS, the Fergus Falls Public Schools Governing Board recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school districts to provide seminars/training opportunities or support for specific school functions for students/faculty members/officials and others who are involved in athletic and fine arts programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fergus Falls Public Schools Governing Board supports the School’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.
The motion was seconded by Missy Hermes and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Kirby Anderson, Melanie Cole, Missy Hermes, Natalie Knutson, and Matthew Lemke;
and the following voted against same:
None.
Whereupon said motion was declared duly passed and the resolution adopted.
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PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting regarding the 2024 Technology Plan and Internet Safety Policy began at 6:00 pm in the Otter Community Room at the Kennedy Secondary School. Superintendent Jeff Drake presented information regarding regulations and compliance.
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PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting of the Fergus Falls Public Schools’ Taxes Payable 2024 was held at 6:01 pm in the Otter Community Room at Kennedy Secondary School. Renae Macheledt, Finance Director, presented a
report to the School Board and community.
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Melanie Cole moved to approve the Levy for Taxes Payable 2024 in the amount of $8,459,509.92. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke moved to go into a closed session (close the meeting) at 6:19 pm as per MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3 - regarding the School Board Evaluation of Superintendent Jeff Drake. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
Melanie Cole moved to re-open the meeting at 7:14 pm. The motion was seconded by Missy Hermes and carried unanimously.
The reorganization meeting and next regular School Board meeting will be held at 5:15 pm Monday, January 8, 2024 in the Otter Community Room at the Kennedy Secondary School.
Melanie Cole made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm. The motion was seconded by Matthew Lemke and carried unanimously.
A work session followed the regular board meeting.