Thank you Bethlehem Lutheran Church for their donations to the Special Olympics Jr Team and the Otter Angel Account, an account created to anonymously assist families unable to pay for student meals. Also thank you to Geraldine Fjeld for her donation to the Otter Angel Account.
Thank you to Stephen Vigesaa for his donation of two violins, a guitar, and an accordion; also thank you to Becky Sonmor for her donation of solo books to the Kennedy Secondary School Music Departments.
The motion was seconded by Matthew Lemke and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Kirby Anderson, Melanie Cole, Missy Hermes, Natalie Knutson, Matthew Lemke, and Stephen Vigesaa;
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 – LCSC Board, MSHSL
Stephen Vigesaa – Curriculum Review
Jeff Drake – Superintendent
General Consent Items
The following consent agenda was presented for approval:
Minutes from the November 28, 2022 regular School Board meeting
Bills and Treasurer’s Report - reviewed by Natalie Knutson and Kirby Anderson prior to the start of the School Board meeting:
General Fund
$2,584,367.77
Food Service
$84,197.52
Community Service
$10,252.84
Building Fund
$0.00
Debt Service
$0.00
Trust & Agency
$0.00
Activities
$17,601.71
TOTAL
$2,696,419.84
Personnel
Support Staff Hires:
Faith Stowers, special education paraprofessional @ Adams; effective 12/19/2022
Heather Dirkman, Part-time RN (Nursing Services-3 hrs/week) @ KSS; effective 12/19/2022
Brooke McConn, Part-time RN (Nursing Services-12 hrs/week) @ KSS; effective 1/3/2023
Scott Samuelson, mechanical worker/custodian; effective 1/3/2023
Certified Staff Hire:
Vanessa Jacobson, iQ reading intervention teacher; contract increase to .6002 FTE (was .5 FTE); effective 12/12/2022
Stephen Vigesaa moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Missy Hermes and carried unanimously.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Missy Hermes moved to approve the High School Marching Band Trip (St. Louis; June 28-July 2, 2023). The motion was seconded by Stephen Vigesaa 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, Matthew Lemke, and Stephen Vigesaa;
and the following voted against same:
None.
Whereupon said motion was declared duly passed and the resolution adopted.
Stephen Vigesaa moved to approve a new high school course for 9-12 Computer Science/Technology: Intro to Apps/Gaming; effective 2023-2024 school year. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke moved to approve the request for an additional full-time special education teaching position; effective 1/23/2023 (2nd semester) and the hire of Sophie Steinbrenner (Cleveland School). The motion was seconded by Stephen Vigesaa and carried unanimously.
Missy Hemes moved to approve the request for an additional full-time special education paraprofessional position (McKinley School). The motion was seconded by Natalie Knutson and carried unanimously.
Matthew Lemke moved to approve the School Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Contract between ISD #544 and Lake Region Healthcare Corporation; effective 2022-23 school year. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting regarding the 2023 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 2023 was held at 6:02 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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Kirby Anderson moved to approve the Levy for Taxes Payable 2023 in the amount of $7,671,286.35. The motion was seconded by Stephen Vigesaa and carried unanimously.
Stephen Vigesaa moved to go into a closed session (close the meeting) at 6:13 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.
Kirby Anderson moved to re-open the meeting at 7:04 pm. The motion was seconded by Matthew Lemke and carried unanimously.
The reorganization meeting and next regular School Board meeting will be held at 5:15 pm Monday, January 9, 2023 in the Otter Community Room at the Kennedy Secondary School.
Kirby Anderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 pm. The motion was seconded by Kirby Anderson and carried unanimously.
A work session followed the regular board meeting.
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Melissa Hermes, Clerk