BOARD OF EDUCATION Willmar Public Schools - ISD 347 Willmar, MN 56201 Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting on April 12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting called to order by Chair, Mike Reynolds, at 4:30 p.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Willmar Public Schools - ISD 347
Willmar, MN 56201
Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting on April 12, 2021
Regular Board Meeting called to order by Chair, Mike Reynolds, at 4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jay Lawton, Mike Reynolds, Mary Amon, Laura Warne
Tammy Barnes, Justin Bos, Scott Thaden
Members Absent:
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Motion by Mary Amon, seconded by Tammy Barnes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. An action item- Custodial Agreement was added to the agenda.
Motion by Scott Thaden, seconded by Justin Bos, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on March 8, 2021.
Payment of Bills and Wire Transfers for period ending March 31, 2021; totaling $3,373,662.66.
Personnel Items:
Appointments:
Julianna Bergh, FACS Instructor, Senior High (21-22 Schl Yr) Replacement
Jessica Bergman, Speech Pathologist, Roosevelt (21-22 Schl Yr) Replacement
Emily Kooiman, Special Education Instructor, Prairie Lakes School (21-22 Schl Yr) Replacement
Ricky Nelson, Second Shift Custodian, Senior High (3/22/21) Replacement
Jaden Palmer, Technology Technician, Roosevelt (3/15/21) Replacement
Bertha Rossett, Food Service Assistant, Lakeland (4/5/21) Replacement
Jason Schorn, GAMMA Coordinator, (3/11/21) Replacement
Mirian Millan Soriano, Special Education Paraprofessional,
Christina Stegeman, Special Education Paraprofessional, Kennedy (3/17/21) Replacement
Markus Tillmanns, Social Studies Instructor, Senior High (21-22 Schl Yr) Replacement
Resignations:
Alyssa Cole, English Language Arts, Middle School (Completion of 20-21 Schl Yr)
Katelyn Friedlein, Title I Instructor, Roosevelt (6/30/21)
Christina Kurhajetz, FACS Instructor, Senior High (Completion of 20-21 Schl Yr)
Brian McDowell, Food Service Assistant, Lakeland (3/26/21)
Zachary Plumley, Elementary Instructor, Kennedy (7/4/21)
Daniel Swenson, Interventionist and Playground Supervisor, Lakeland (4/6/21)
Anissa Tallakson, ESL Instructor, Middle School (4/9/21)
Transfers:
Rachel Dunlavy, Elementary Instructor, Kennedy to Instructional Coach, Kennedy Replacement
Sarah Friesen, Secretary to Assistant Principals, Middle School to Administrative Assistant Guidance Office, Middle School (21-22 Schl Yr) Replacement
Christine Lindgren, Second Shift Custodian, Senior High to Second Shift Custodian Kennedy (3/22/21) Replacement
Sandra Sandry, from Second Shift Custodian, Kennedy to Second Shift Custodian WEAC/JLC (3/22/21) New Position
Extra Curricular Transfers:
Darrin Anderson from Middle School Softball to Middle School Baseball
Jordan Steffer from Middle School baseball to Senior High Baseball
Levi Gotto from Middle School Baseball to Senior High Baseball
Extra Curricular Resignations:
Dale Becker, Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach (3/26/21)
Traci Grussing, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach (3/29/21)
Ken Heitzman, Assistant Varsity Football Coach (3/15/21)
Travis Michelson, Middle School Track Coach (3/9/21)
Dylan Erickson-Thoemke, Middle School Track (3/9/21)
Matt Williams, Head Boys Basketball Coach(3/25/21)
Extra Curricular Appointments:
Mike Bobbe, Assistant Varsity Football (4/5/21)
Casey Buschard, Middle School Softball Coach (3/17/21)
Mike Dokkebakken, STEM/Robotics Coordinator, Middle School (3/11/21)
Laura Fossum, Middle School Track Coach (3/16/21)
Kyle Green, Middle School Golf Coach (3/25/21)
Savannah Gross, Middle School Track Coach (3/16/21)
Lisa Gulden, Middle School Track Coach (3/16/21)
Randi Markley, Middle School Track Coach (3/16/21)
Kaitlyn Rice, Assistant Varsity Boys Tennis Coach (3/29/21)
Grant Schweiger, Middle School Tennis Coach (3/16/21)
Tyler Steen, Middle School Baseball Coach (3/25/21)
Leave of Absence:
Fabiola Alaracon, Food Service Assistant, Kennedy (3/15/21 - 6/9/21)
Linda Friedlein, Special Ed Paraprofessional, Senior High (4/9/21 - 5/21/21)
Amber Herem, Early Childhood Instructor, Extend Leave through 5/24/21
Lori Kingery, Special Education Paraprofessional, Senior High (4/5/21 through remainder of school year)
Forrest Rice, Special Education Instructor, Middle School, Half-Time Leave (3/22/21-9/7/21)
Kaitlyn Rice, Special Education Instructor, Middle School Half-Time Leave (3/22/21-9/7/21)
Kim Rosendahl, Phy Ed Instructor, Roosevelt (4/21/21 - 6/2/21)
Emma Roux, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt (4/12/21 - 9/1/21)
Retirements:
Marlene Olson, Food Service Assistant, Senior High (3/31/21)
Judy Wieland, Guidance Counselor Secretary, Middle School (6/11/21)
REPORTS
1.Teaching & Learning - Mrs. Thomas reported Summer school for K-12 will run June 9 - July 1. Summer school for grades 9-12 will be held at both the ALC and High School to support students in credit recovery. K-5 is looking into the possibility of an additional summer session in August. The Teaching and Learning Cabinet met on April 6 to continue to work on a District Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
2.Superintendent - Dr. Holm reported Special Election to fill School Board Member vacancy will be on Tuesday, April 13. Prom plans have been announced and Mr. Schmitz is working on plans for senior awards and the commencement ceremony. We are in week 9 of in-person instruction at the elementary level and week 7 of the secondary level. Last day of school is on June 4th. Thank you Laura Warne, for accepting the appointment of the board position until we could conduct the special election.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Adopt Resolution Accepting Gifts/Donations - Motion by Jay Lawton, seconded by Tammy Barnes to accept the donation from Benjamin and Anna Zieske ($25 - Winter coat donation), Anonymous ($15 - Donating remaining change from a payment), Andrew East (Acoustic electric guitar with hard case, 4/4 size Glaesel cello with hard case - High School Music Department $1,750 value), Darlene Schroeder (5 violas with cases and bows, 5 violins with cases and bows, 2 extra bows $2,775.29 value), David Moody ($50 - Nordic Ski Student Activity Fund), 100 Yard Club ($821.75 - Purchase equipment and t-shirts for middle school football). Motion carried with a 7-0 roll call vote. (A copy of the Resolution is available in the District Office)
2.Land Exchange Agreement - Motion by Tammy Barnes, seconded by Scott Thaden to approve the Land Exchange Agreement. Motion carried.
3.Special Education Paraprofessional Labor Agreement - Motion by Justin Bos, seconded by Mary Amon to approve the 2020-2022 Special Education Paraprofessional Labor Agreement. Motion carried.
4.Administrators' Association Labor Agreement - Motion by Scott Thaden, seconded by Mary Amon to approve the 2020-2022 Administrators' Association Labor Agreement. Motion carried.
5.Library General Paraprofessionals - Motion by Justin Bos, seconded by Jay Lawton to approve the 2020-2022 Library General Paraprofessionals Agreement. Motion carried.
6.Miscellaneous - Motion by Tammy Barnes, seconded by Scott Thaden to approve the 2020-2022 Miscellaneous Agreement. Motion carried.
7.Early Childhood/School Readiness - Motion by Tammy Barnes, second by Scott Thaden to approve the 2020-2022 Early Childhood/School Readiness Agreement. Motion carried.
8.Community Education Coordinators & Specialists - Motion by Scott Thaden, second by Jay Lawton to approve the 2020-2022 Community Education Coordinators & Specialists Agreement. Motion carried.
9.Cardinal Place - Motion by Jay Lawton, seconded by Tammy Barnes to approve the Cardinal Place Agreement. Motion carried.
10.Miscellaneous Directors and Managers - Motion by Jay Lawton, seconded by Laura Warne to approve the 2020-2022 Miscellaneous Directors and Managers Agreement. Motion carried.
11.District Health Insurance Plan - Motion by Mary Lawton, seconded by Justin Bos to approve the 2021-2022 District Health Insurance Plan. Motion carried.
12.Nonrenewal of Probationary Teachers - Motion by Scott Thaden, seconded by Jay Lawton to approve the Resolution Relating to the Nonrenewal of Probationary Teachers. Motion carried with a 7-0 roll call vote. (A copy of the Resolution is available in the District Office)
13.20-21 Revised Budget - Motion by Tammy Barnes, seconded by Justin Bos to approve the 2020-2021 Revised Budget as presented. Motion carried.
14.Custodial - Motion by Jay Lawton, seconded by Scott Thaden to approve the Custodial Agreement. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATED TO NON AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURN - Motion to adjourn by Jay Lawton, seconded by Mary Amon. Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
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