AGENDA: https://5il.co/38jz6
BOARD OF EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 332
Organization Meeting/Regular Meeting
Mora High School Boardroom #1100A
February 27th, 2025
6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Approve Meeting Agenda
2. Approve Meeting Agenda
3. Open Forum I - Individuals wanting to speak at the Open Forum shall fill out a blue card
stating the reason for addressing the board. The Board Chair will limit the time
available in the Forum so that the regular business of the district can be completed on time. Personal attacks on individuals will not be allowed. All presenters will conduct their business in a manner that meets community standards for decorum. The board will not take action on items presented in the Open Forum.
4. Mustang Spirit Recognition
5. Revised Budget- Business Manager, Eric Bartusch
6. American Indian Grant Update - Darcy Qual
7. 2026 German Club Exchange and Trip Presentation - Amanda Stenberg
8. FFA Update & Celebrating National FFA Week - Jennifer McCauley
9. Special School Board Election Information - Business Manager, Eric Bartusch
10. Consent Agenda
a. Investment Balance, Exp/Rev Summary, Internal Transfers (To Be Placed on File for Audit)
b. Approve January Bill List
c. Approve Construction January Invoice List (None)
d. Approve Minutes
● Regular Board Meeting Minutes, 01-23-2025
● Summary Regular Board Meeting Minutes, 01-23-2025
● Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes, 02-10-2025
● Summary Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes, 02-10-2025
● Special Work Session Meeting Minutes, 02-10-2025
e. Enrollment Report (Information, None in July, August)
f. ECFE Monthly Report (None June, July, August)
g. Personnel Items
● Employment request of Jackie Stevens, Instructional Coach - MHS
● Employment request of Shantelia Sauer - Dunn, ISS Supervisor - MHS ● Employment request of Jessyca Zbyrovsky, Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional - MES ● Employment request of Wendie Anderson, Long Term Substitute 6th Grade Teacher - MES ● Employment request of Cameron Wilken, JH Golf Coach ● Employment request of Kim Schroeder, Open Gym Supervisor ● Resignation request of Shanna McGrath, Junior High Softball Coach ● Resignation request of Brian Ye, Building Custodian ● Leave of Absence of Kelly Fischer, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent - DO, Effective February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 (Estimated return date) ● Reassignment of Jacob Beckrich, Building Custodian
11. Consideration of Item(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda
12. Budget Calendar Review
February 2025
Staff Actions-
● Staff maintains spending within approved budgets
Admin Actions-
● Business Manager presents FY25 Revised Budget to School Board
● Superintendent and Business Manager meet with Administration and review budget/capital requests for FY26 Preliminary Budget
● Superintendent monitors legislative action and provides updates
School Board Actions
● Update on budget planning and legislative action
● School Board reviews and approves FY25 Revised Budget
13. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION OR ACTION IS REQUESTED
a. Consider approval of the Resolution Accepting Gifts & Donations
Donor Amount/Description Designated Purpose
Redstone $250.00 Robotics Program Donation
First Citizen’s Bank $3,500.00 Imagination Library -
Preschool
b. Consider approval of Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
c. Consider approval of Resolution Establishing a School District Absentee Ballot Board
d. Consider approval of Boys Hockey application to Iron Range Conference.
e. Consider approval of Education Minnesota-Mora Local 1802, AFL-CIO Seniority List for June 30, 2024
f. Consider approval of the FY25 Revised Budget
g. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 District Calendar
h. Consider approval of Mora School Board Members to substitute within the Mora School District per Minnesota Statute 123B.195
i. Consider first reading of Policies:
i. #519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
ii. #524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
iii. #701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
iv. #721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
j. Consider third reading and approval of Policies:
i. #806 Crisis Management Policy
14. Board Reports/Administrative Update
a. Student Board Member Report
b. Board Member Meeting Reports
c. Activities/Community Education
d. Transportation / Buildings and Grounds
e. Principals’ Updates
· High School
· Elementary
f. Superintendent
15. Upcoming dates to remember:
● March 3rd, 2025: Teacher Workday (No School)
● March 4th & March 6th, 2025: Mora Elementary School Conferences
● March 6-8th, 2025: Robotics Competition Duluth
● March 9th, 2025: Daylight Savings Time (Forward 1 hr.)
● March 10th, 2025: District Advisory Meeting - at 12:00 P.M. - MHS Board Room
● March 10th, 2025: 7- 8 Gr. Choir Concert (6:30 PM) 9-12 Choir Concert (7:30 PM) MHS Auditorium
● March 12, 2025: 5th Gr. Choir Concert (6:30 PM) 6th Gr. Choir Concert (7:30 PM) MHS Auditorium
● March 19th & 20th, 2025: Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-thon
● March 20st & 21st at 7:30 P.M., and March 22rd at 2:00 P.M.: Spring Production - MHS Auditorium
● March 23rd - March 29th, 2025: Band and Choir Florida Trip
● March 24th, 2025: Kindergarten Roundup (4:00 - 6:00 P.M).
● March 27th, 2025: End of 3rd Quarter
● March 28th, 2025: Teacher Inservice/Workday (No School)
● March 27th, 2025: Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 P.M. - MHS Board Room #1100A
16. Correspondence
17. Other Board Business
18. Open Forum II
19. Adjournment