Tri-County School District ISD #2358 Regular Board of Education Meeting August 14, 2024

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Murray at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was determined.  

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Members Present were R Hanson, M Koland, S Murray, D Olson, K Oliver, and D Sollund.

Members Absent were H Burkel.

Also Present were Superintendent McKeever and Principal Englund.

We are Proud

• We are proud of Tri County FCCLA members Rhett Pearson and Elijah Sollund for earning a gold with their Food Innovations STAR Event at the National Leadership Conference in Seattle!  We are also very proud of Greta Rominski and Hailey Bothum for earning silver with their Entrepreneurship STAR Event at NLC!  Both groups represented Tri County well in all regards while on the trip, not only at the conference and with their STAR Events but also while traveling and enjoying some sight-seeing adventures!  For next year, they’ve set their sights on Orlando, Florida!

• We are proud of Polaris Industries for their donation of both round and square tube steel for use by our student welders.

• We are proud of Dean Bristlin and Roy Mantei for loading, delivering, and helping unload the steel at the shop at Tri-County.

• We are proud of Carter Thompson; Tri-County senior, Michael Thompson; choir and band teacher at MCC(and former Tri-County student), and Brent Krantz; Karlstad resident(and friend of Mr. Thompson) all came to help unload the steel from the trailer as it comes in over 20 foot long lengths. 

• We are proud of Andy Barth(friend of Mr. Thompson), who with no previous notice, ran over with his skid steer and unloaded bundles off the trailer to save the backs of all who had shown up to help.

• We are proud and extremely grateful to Mrs. Amy Olson and her dedication to the students of the Tri-County School District and area. Her tireless efforts worked to ensure all children had 2 meals per day all summer.  In addition to her eat-on-site or take-away meals,  she also went above and beyond and sent meals for away Summer Rec baseball games!  Mrs Amy, you are appreciated!!!  Thank you!

Submitted by Karrah Oliver

• We are proud of the way our facilities have been maintained and prepped for the upcoming school year.  The classrooms and hallways look great.  Thanks to Jaron and the entire custodial staff for their hard work and dedication!

 Motion by member K Oliver second by member R Hanson to approve the agenda as presented. UC

Citizen Comments were made by Eric Melcher, head football coach for the Northern Freeze

Motion by  D Sollund, seconded by D Olson to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting as presented.

Pay Claims

Audit Committee: R Hanson, D Olson                  

Motion by R Hanson, seconded by D Olson to authorize payment for August, 2024 claims in the funds as presented in the total amount of $44,536.66. UC

Boards & Committee Report

1. NWRIC

2. MCC

3. MSBA

4. GMRTC Joint Powers Board 

5. School Board Committees

Principal Englund reported on the READ Act, legislation for cell phone policy and plans for workshop week.

Superintendent Report

1.  Computer Purchase

2.  Sound System

3.  New Sign

4.  Bus Garage Update

5. Health Services Agreement

6. Resignation of Para-Karen Reitan

7. Open House/Cookout/$300 donation/$250 donation

8. Certificate of Participation Payment(Facility Upgrades)

9. Ehlers Meeting/Levy

10. Accept Milk Bid from Prairie Farms Dairy

11.  Recommend approval of leave of absence for Morgan Hams

12.  Resignation of Madyson Carlson as 4th grade teacher

Motion by M Koland , second by K Oliver to accept all donations listed below.  UC

1.  $300 donation from the Karlstad/Greenbush Eagles to be used for our Open House cookout.

2.  Accept $250 donation from Thrivent through Kevin McKeever to be used for our Open House cookout. 

Motion to Accept Resignation of Karen Reitan as Paraprofessional by S Murray, second by R Hanson. UC

Motion to Accept Milk Bid from Prairie Farms Dairy according to August Escalator/De-escalator price quote by D Sollund, second by D Olson. UC

Motion to Accept the Resignation of Madyson Carlson as 4th grade teacher and approve posting the position by R Hanson, second by K Oliver. UC

Motion to Approve leave of absence for 1 year, the 24-25 school year, for Morgan Hams by K Oliver, second by D Olson. UC

Next Regular School Board Meeting: September 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Tri County School Library in Karlstad, MN.

Motion by K Oliver, second by D Olson to adjourn. UC 

Respectfully Submitted,

Mark Koland, Board Clerk

Steve Murray, Board President

(January 9, 2025)