Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes

July 29, 2024

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390

June 24, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - ITV Room

Board of Education - Meeting Minutes

Members Present: Boyd Johnson (Chair), Karla Robida (Vice Chair), Tim Lyon (Clerk), Robyn Sonstegard (Treasurer), Corryn Trask (Director), Lynnette Ellis (Director)

1. Call to Order by Chair Boyd Johnson at 7:26 PM.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Agenda

Motion by Lynnette Ellis second by Tim Lyon to approve the June 24, 2024 meeting agenda.

Motion passes (6-0)

4. Board Presenters

5. Written Communication

6. Old Business

7. New Business

a. Motion by Karla Robida second by Tim Lyon to approve the May 20, 2024 school board meeting minutes. Motion passes (6-0)

b. Motion by Corryn Trask second by Lynnette Ellis to approve the Invoices, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation, Wire Transfers, and Purchase Card Statement. Motion passes (6-0)

c. Approval of Personnel - Resignations, Retirements, and Appointments

i. Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Karla Robida to approve the resignations and appointments as presented.

i. Resignations: DeeDee Stenberg - Social Worker

ii. Appointments: JD Mesenbrink - Summer Custodial/Maintenance

Motion passes (6-0)

d. Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Karla Robida to approve the superintendent evaluation and contract. Motion passes (6-0)

e. Motion by Tim Lyon second by Corryn Trask to approve the MSHSL Resolution for Membership for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion passes (6-0)

f. Motion by Karla Robida second by Tim Lyon to approve the daycare lease agreements with: Jenica Mercil - Tree House Tots, Lucy Solar - McKenzee LaBore - Little Kids & Us, Trina Walton - Little Friends Daycare, Kali Neu - Neu Kali Ann Daycare. Motion passes (6-0)

g. Motion by Tim Lyon second by Robyn Sonstegard to Resolution 2023/2024-37 accepting a donation of $187.00 from the Wabanica Lutheran Church for the Backpack Program. Motion passes (6-0)

h. Notice of the filing dates for election to the school board, ISD 390 for District #2, District #3, and District #5.

i. Begin: July 30, 2024

ii. Close: August 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

i. Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Lynnette Ellis to approve the Revised 2023-2024 school year budget. Motion passes (6-0)

j. Motion by Lynnette Ellis second by Tim Lyon to approve the 2024-2025 school year budget. Motion passes (6-0)

k. Motion by Karla Robida second by Corryn Trask to approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Understandings. Motion passes (6-0)

l. Notice of the Special Board meeting for Monday, July 15th at 5:00 PM in the ITV Room.

m. Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Tim Lyon to approve Resolution 2023/2024-38 accepting a donation of $200.00 from the The Prevention Coalition for the Calming Corners. Motion passes (6-0)

n. Motion by Corryn Trask second by Tim Lyon to approve Resolution 2023/2024-39 accepting a donation of $600.00 from Lake of the Woods County for the Calming Corners. Motion passes (6-0)

o. Motion by Tim Lyon second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve Resolution 2023/2024-40 accepting a donation of $600.00 from Ruby’s Pantry for the Calming Corners. Motion passes (6-0)

p. Motion by Corryn Trask second by Tim Lyon to approve Resolution 2023/2024-41 accepting a donation of $200.00 from Stellher Human Services for the Calming Corners. Motion passes (6-0)

q. Motion by Lynnette Ellis second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve Resolution 2023/2024-42 accepting a donation of $250.00 from Northwest Community Action for the Calming Corners. Motion passes (6-0)

r. Motion by Lynnette Ellis second by Tim Lyon to approve Resolution 2023/2024-43 accepting a donation of $200.00 from the American Legion for the Calming Corners. Motion passes (6-0)

s. Motion by Karla Robida second by Lynnette Ellis to approve the Insurance & Risk Management Proposal from Marsh & McLennan/Vaaler Agency effective July 1, 2024. Motion passes (6-0)

10. Adjourn by Chair Boyd Johnson at 7:37 PM.