Tri-County School District ISD #2358 Regular Board of Education Meeting October 9, 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 H Burkel ,R Hanson, M Koland, S Murray, D Olson, D Sollund ,and K Oliver.

Members Absent were: None

Also Present were Superintendent McKeever and Principal Englund.

We are Proud

• We are proud of Avery Blazejewski and Afton Pearson for their excellent job of protecting the band at the home Volleyball games on September 24th and October 1st.  They stopped many balls from hitting band members and causing serious injury.  They are both 5th graders and volunteered to protect the high school band members.

• Thanks to Mrs. Schaumburg and the student council for the fun Homecoming week at Tri-County.

 Motion by member H Burkel second by member K Oliver to approve the agenda as presented. UC

Citizen Comments: None

Motion by H Burkel, seconded by D Olson to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2024 Regular Meeting as presented. UC

Pay Claims

Audit Committee: Koland and Oliver

Motion by M Koland, seconded by K Oliver to authorize payment for October, 2024 claims in the funds as presented in the total amount of $ 96,397.96. UC

FUND THIS YEAR             PREVIOUS YR

01 GENERAL $81,312.47 $85,830.55

02 FOOD SERVICE $11,443.89 $10,374.65

04 COMMUNITY SERVICE $35.00 $48.89

07 DEBT REDEMPTION $0 $0

21 STUDENT ACTIVITIES $3606.60 $1,731.34

TOTAL $96,397.96 $97,985.43 

Boards & Committee Report

1.NWRIC

2.MCC

3.MSBA

3.MSBA

4. GMRTC Joint Powers Board -Missed meeting not rescheduled yet.

5.School Board Committees

Principal Englund reported that Karen Ritan ran the new READ Act screener without a hitch. The Homecoming dance was a big success and had over 200 in attendance. There were also a good amount of chaperones.

Superintendent Report

1. Levy Hearing: Early in the agenda we will have a levy hearing to make the meeting available for public comment if there is any. Nothing more needs to happen than allow for public comment. Later in the meeting we will approve the resolution authorizing the renewal of our expiring referendum revenue authorization. 

2. The audit by Brady Martz was conducted last Monday and Tuesday of last week. Things went very well, and we should get the results in November. 

3. Dawn from SMS (School Management Services) was onsite the same time as the auditors to assist with the audit and work with Kristyne and I on any questions we had related to our jobs. Very productive two days with her! 

4. I was unaware of this resignation, and it was never brought forward so I am placing it on the agenda for this month. I did find an email, so I am including that in Boardbook. 

5. Dalia covered all of the handbook changes but we felt it necessary to officially adopt those changes so you will be asked to approve the 24-25 student handbook. 

6. Sound System for the small gym sounded great when tested and used for the lip sync competition. 

7. The sign for in front of the school was to be delivered and installed this week but we have not seen it as of yet. 

8. On the agenda you will see that we have Jamie Danzl, Angie Hoglo, and Kim Jones for approval to sub in our school district. All have met the requirements. 

9. I will also recommend Mara Gust be hired as the Knowledge Bowl advisor for the 24-25 school year. Gary Taylor met with her, she has had experience doing it in Greenbush, and also is Type III trained so she can drive the kids to the meet. We have not had this for a while, so it will be great to have it back. 

Motion by K Oliver, second by R Hanson to accept all donations listed below.  UC

$100.00 from Ron and Marcy Helling to the Principal Fund 

$1,000.00 from Tri-County Sports Boosters for new Sign for front of building.

Motion by D Sollund second by D Olson Approve resolution authorizing the renewal of an expiring referendum revenue authorization. UC

Motion by H Burkel, seconded by K Oliver to approve the motion Approve 2024-2025 Student Handbook as presented by Dalia at the previous school board meeting. UC

Motion by D Sollund, second by R Hanson to Approve the resignation of Whitney Englund as Paraprofessional. UC

Motion by K Oliver, second by M Koland to Approve the hiring of Jamie Danzl, Angie Hoglo, and Kim Jones as substitute teachers for the 24- 25 school year. UC

Motion by H Burkel, second by D Olson to approve the hiring of Mara Gust as the Knowledge Bowl advisor for the 24-25 school year. UC

Motion by D Sollund, second by H Burkel to approve a paraprofessional position for the 24-25 school year. UC

Next Regular School Board Meeting: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Tri County School Library in Karlstad, MN.

Motion by H Burkel, second by K Oliver to adjourn. UC

 Respectfully Submitted,

Mark Koland, Board Clerk

Steve Murray, Board Chair

(January 9, 2025)