LEGALS
January 31, 2023 at 5:04 p.m.
Star Post 2/1/23
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 740
(MELROSE AREA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 740 (Melrose Area Public Schools) shall perform a public accuracy test of the optical scan voting system to be used in the School District’s February 14, 2023 special election. The test shall be conducted at: Melrose Area Public Schools - High School Library, Melrose Minnesota on February 6, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. Interested individuals are authorized to attend and observe. If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Oliver at 320-256-5613.
Dated: October 24, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Becky Feldewerd
School District Clerk
Independent School District No. 740
(Melrose Area Public Schools)
State of Minnesota
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NOTICE OF LOCATION WHERE BALLOTS WILL BE COUNTED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 740 (MELROSE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS) STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the election judges for Independent School District No. 740 shall count the ballots cast in the School District’s February 14, 2023 special election at the following location:
COMBINED POLLIING PLACE:
Melrose City Center
225 First Street NE
Melrose, MN 56352
Dated: October 24, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Becky Feldewerd
School District Clerk
Independent School District No. 740
(Melrose Area Public Schools)
State of Minnesota
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Regular School Board Minutes - Melrose Area Public Schools Monday, December 19, 2022
Chair Heller called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Alleginace was recited. The following members were present: Mr. Heller, Mr. Heidgerken, Mr. Dufner, Mrs. Uphoff, Mrs. Klassen, Mr. Klasen, & Mrs. Feldewerd. Also present were: Mr. Winter, Ms. Noska, Mr. Doetkott, & Mr. Anderson. Ms. Pearson was absent.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mr. Klasen, to approve the agenda. The Motion was unanimously carried.
There was a few Community Members at Open Forum with concerns. No action was taken.
Board reports were given. No action was taken.
Administrative reports were given. No action was taken.
The Board and Mr. Winter discussed Fees for School Payments. No action was taken.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mr. Dufner, to approve the following consent agenda Items:
? November 28, 2022 Regular School Board Minutes
?Bills & Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,676,542.97
? New Hire - Yasmeen Soto (Step 2) - Paraprofessional - Elementary - Full time - Effective -11-28-22
? New Hire - Melissa Eisenschenk - Food Service Asst. - High School - Full time - Effective
12-19-22
?New Hire -Mady Brinkman (Step1-50%) - Asst. Boys Swim/DiveCoach - Part time - Effective 11-29-22
? New Hire - Brian Thorstad - Volunteer Wrestling Coach - High School - Part time - Effective 12-1-22
?New Hire - Carlos Vega Sanchez - Volunteer Wrestling Coach - High School - Part time- Effective 11-21-22
? New Hire - Spencer VanBeck (Step 2 - 50%) - Asst. Boys Swim/Dive Coach - High School - Part time - Effective - 12-5-22
?LOA - Diane Olmscheid - Paraprofessional - Elementary - Full time - Effective 10-28-22
?LOA - Carolyn Moscho - Teacher - Elementary - Fulltime - Effective Approx. 5-14-23
?LOA - Tammy Wiechman - Teacher - High School - Full time - Effective 12-23-22
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Klasen moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to approve the Treasruer’s Report. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mr. Dufner, to approve the following donations:
?12-12-22 - Great River Credit Union - District - Nurses Supplies - $454.00
Upon a roll call vote being taken those voting in favor of:
Mr. Heller, Mrs. Klassen, Mr. Dufner, Mrs. Felderwerd, Mr. Heidgerken, Mrs. Uphoff, & Mr. Klasen
Those voting against the same - None
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Klasen moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to approve the Final 2022 Payable 2023 District Property Tax Levy. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the Budget Reduction Resolution. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Klasen moved, with a second by Mrs. Uphoff, to approve the Resolution Appointing Election Judges. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mr. Dufner, to approve Stearns County to Serve as our Absentee Ballot Board for the February 14, 2023 Special Election. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mr. Klasen, to approve Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00 am as our date to Canvass the Special Election. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mr. Klasen, to approve the MSHSL Foundaiton Grant Resolution. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 pm. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Becky Feldewerd, Clerk
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Special School Board Minutes - Melrose Area Public Schools Monday, January 4, 2023
Mr. Heller called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present. Mr. Heller, Mrs. Feldewerd, Mrs. Klassen, Mr. Dufner, Mr. Heidgerken, Mrs. Uphoff & Mrs. Poepping. Also present was Mr. Winter.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the amended agenda. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heller called for nominations for Chair. He was nominated. He takes the Chair by acclamation.
Mr. Dufner was nominated for Vice Chair. Mrs. Feldewerd was nominated for Clerk. Mr. Heidgerken was nominated for Treasurer. All 3 take their positions by acclamation.
Mrs. Feldewerd moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the current salaries for board members for 2023:
? Chair-$350.00
? Vice-Chair-$300.00
? Clerk-$275.00
? Treasurer-$275.00
? $65.00/meeting
? $125.00 for meetings over 5 hours
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to approve the board meeting dates for the 2023-24 school year:
? July 24, 2023
? August 28. 2023
? September 25, 2023
? October 23, 2023
? November 27, 2023
? December 18, 2023 (The 4th week falls over Winter Break)
? January 3, 2024 (Organizational Meeting)
? January 22, 2024
? February 26, 2023
? March 25, 2024
? April 22, 2024
? May 20, 2024 (The 4th weeks falls on Memorial Day)
? June 24, 2024
The meetings will be held at 6:30 pm. It is noted that acceptance of these dates will also allow for a postponed meeting due to weather will occur the following day. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Feldewerd moved with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the following committee assignments for 2023.
Committee Assignments 2023 Board Rep(s)
Budget/Finance - 2 Becky F.,, Mark, Randy
CMETS - 3 Becky F., alt. Lee
Community Ed Advisory - 4 Pat, Mark
Crisis/Safety - 4 Pat, Becky F.
DAAC - 4 Mark, Randy
Discipline Advisory - 4 Becky F.,Becky K.
DistrictAdvisory: Curriculum,
WBWF, Integration & Federal Programs - 3 Lee, Becky K..
Exit Interview - 5 Lee, Becky F.
Facilities: Buildings, Grounds,
Land Sales & Purchases - 3 Mark, Pat, Randy
Health/Wellness - 4 Pat, Melissa
Insurance Advisory - 5 Pat, Randy
LMC (Support Staff) - 4 Becky F.
LMC (Teachers) - 4 Pat, Becky K.
MSHSL/Title IX - 5 Randy, Pat Alt.
Open Forum - 4 Pat, Becky K.
Policy Review - 3 Randy, Melissa
PTA - 4 Becky K., Melissa Alt.
Schools for Equity in Ed. 2 Becky K, Alt Becky F.
Staff Development - 3 Lee, Becky K. Alt.
Stearns County Collaborative - 4 Becky F.
Technology - 4 Becky K., Lee
Transportation - 2 Randy, Becky F, Mark
Trip Committee - 5 Becky K., Becky F., Lee
WCED - 3 Lee, BeckyK.Alt.
Negotiating Committees 2023 Board Rep(s)
Achievement & Integration - 5 Becky F., Mark
Administration (Principals, Activity
Director, & Comm. Ed. Director - 2 Becky K., Randy, Melissa
Curriculum Coordinator - 5 Kyle, Melissa
Custodial Supervisors - 4 Mark, Lee
Custodians - 3 Becky F., Mark, Melissa
District Office - 4 Pat, Lee, Randy
Food Service (Staff & Director) - 3 Pat, Lee, Becky F.
Notice of Assignment - 3 Randy, Becky F.
Paraprofessionals - 3 Becky F., Mark, Melissa
Secretaries - 3 Becky F., Mark, Lee
Superintendent - 2 Pat, Lee, Randy
Teachers - 1 Pat, Lee, Randy
Tech Coordinator/Tech
Specialist/MARSS - 3 Becky F., Mark
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Feldewerd, to approve the designation of official depositories for the district funds as follows: Magnifi Financial & PMA. Freeport State Bank will be the depository of a school district Certificate of Deposit. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Feldewerd moved, with a second by Mrs. Uphoff, to approve the Star Post as our official publication for 2021. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the district travel, accommodation & meal allowance:
? Mileage - Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate
?Workshops or training sessions that need accommodations in reference to hotel stays will only be reimbursed if the workshop or training sessions that exceed 60 miles one way from the school district. Any acceptance to this guideline would need prior approval from the Superintendent.
? Breakfast-$10.00
? Lunch$15.00
? Supper-$20.00
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgeken, to approve MSDLAF+ - Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund be designated as an official depository of state funds due to the district. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to approve the use of facsimile signatures on all district checks. The board also directs the current facsimile signatures to be used until the new signatures can be obtained, if necessary. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Klassen moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the Superintendent of Schools, or his designee, to make short term investments of school district funds and to perform the duties of the clerk and treasurer. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to approve the agents of the board to lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services within the general budget categories. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to approve to pay claims/bills before the regularly scheduled board meeting. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to approve Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, PA for our legal counsel for 2023. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to approve authorizing the Superintendent of Schools and designees to make electronic funds transfers of District 740 funds. The Motion was unanimously carried.
The Discussion of possible action on proceeding with Extra-Curricular events on days closed due to inclement weather or school emergency closure was tabled. No acton taken.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Becky Feldewerd, Clerk
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO
ASSUMED NAME
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
(1) List the exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: The Editor.
(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 1219 Glasgow Rd, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
(3) List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address:___________.
(4) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Ashley Kammermeier, 1219 Glasgow Rd., St. Cloud, MN 56303.
(5) This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 1252315300028
Originally filed on: 09/07/2021
(6) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
/s/ Ashley Kammermeier
12/85/2022
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NOTICE OF CHANGE IN POLLING
PLACE LOCATION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 740
(MELROSE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Dear Voter:
If you live in one of the precincts listed below, you will vote at the combined polling place listed below for School District elections in Independent School District No 740:
PRECINCT SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMBINED POLLING PLACE
Stearns County:
City of Melrose
Melrose Township Melrose City Center
Sauk Centre Township 225 First Street NE
City of New Munich Melrose, MN 56352
Oak Township
Albany Township
St. Martin Township
City of Meire Grove
City of Spring Hill
City of Greenwald
City of Freeport
Grove Township
Lake Henry Township
Lake George Township
Spring Hill Township
Getty Township
City of St. Rosa
Millwood Township
Krain Township
Morrison County:
Elmdale Townshhip
Todd County:
Birchdale Township
Grey Eagle Township
Please note that this Notice applies only to School District elections not held on the day of a statewide election. Municipal or state elections may be held at a different location. If you wish further information regarding the School District polling location, contact the School District or your County Auditor.
/s/ Becky Feldewerd
Clerk of the School Board
Independent School District No. 740
(Melrose Area Public Schools)
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Holdingford School Board Briefs
The Holdingford School Board held their organizational meeting on January 18, 2023. Members present Evelyn Martini, Elissa Ebnet, Sarah Binek, Ed Feia, Lori Opatz, Rob Knettel, and Pat Meier. Member absent: None. Also attending was: Superintendent Chris Swenson, Elementary Principal Jim Stang, Secondary Interim Principal Tim Wege, Business Manager Garrity Gerber, Student Representative Morgan Pellett, Adm. Assistant Linda Zapzalka and Mike Kosik from Star Publications.
Acting Chair Feia called the meeting to order, the pledge was recited, the amended agenda was approved and election of officers took place. Ed Feia was named Chairperson, Lori Opatz was named Vice-Chairperson, Patrick Meier was named Clerk and Evelyn Martini was named Treasurer.
The 2023 school board meeting calendar was set. Meetings will begin at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted or publicized. Meetings will be held in the High School Meeting Room. Meet and Confer meetings are at 3:15 PM, in the High School Meeting Room and Work Sessions are at 6:00 PM in the High School Meeting Room.
The board salaries were revised as follows: $60 for regular, special and committee meetings; $85 for out of district meetings, and $85 for meetings that exceed 6 hours in length; Chair $300/year, Clerk $100/year, Treasurer $100/year, the mileage reimbursement rate was set at the federal reimbursement rate while using your own vehicle on school business, meal reimbursement rates were set to follow the State of MN Commissioners’ Plan while on school business and the Star Post was retained as the official newspaper.
The Board retained Stearns Bank Holdingford, MN Trust, and Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund (MSDLAF), and that the Superintendent/Business Manager are authorized to make deposits in official depositories, approved to allow the use of facsimile board signatures affixed by computer on payroll and disbursement checks, named district administrative assistant as clerk’s designee for routine school duties and handling election duties, authorized the superintendent to sign/renew contracts and service agreements in amounts up to $20,000, authorized the business manager as treasurer’s designee for routine duties including investments and electronic transfers, approved providing meals, coffee, and light refreshments to visitors, authorized the board chair and superintendent to be exclusive contacts with district counsel and to use one firm. Jovanovich, Dege, Athmann, PA of St. Cloud with Liz Halet as our Legal Counsel, approved participation in Title Programs I, II, and IV. The superintendent is the LEA representative for the programs. The elementary principal is authorized as the contact person. Discussion took place on board committee assignments. Final approval will be at the February meeting. That concluded the organizational meeting items.
The meeting continued with approval of the consent agenda. Items in consent agenda included: approval of the minutes from Dec. 21st School Board Meeting and Jan. 4th Work Session; approval of the schedule of bills in the amount of $305,695.32--. Computer checks approved #53398 through #53536 and #30505 through #30537 in the amount of $12,083.95; approval of the electronic transfer for Dec. 2022, $2,008,541.09; acknowledgement of the Treasurer’s Report balance per books $6,132,600.39; approval of Policy 535 Service Animals including form; approval of lane change for Ashley Koester from MS20 to MS30; hire Dan Talberg for 7th Grade BBB Coach at category 8 step 10; approval of wage increase for Student Workers to $10.59 to meet minimum wage requirements; and accept the donation from Cherry Berry for $250 worth of gift certificates to the high school PBIS Team. The Board recognized & thanked Cherry Berry for their generosity!
Reports:
Superintendent Swenson thanked all the Board members for attending the MSBA convention. He reported the District has been without a school therapist because of availability and he is working to acquire a potential therapist. Mr. Swenson summarized Governor Walz’s World Class Schools budget proposal. He explained he will follow the legislative talks closely and update the Board as decisions are made at the Capital.
Student Representative Morgan Pellett reported school lunches are a lot better, Winter Dance had a good turn out, TV’s that were funded through the PBIS grant are up in the cafeteria to stream events and promote a positive culture.
Interim Principal Wege reported on the registration process and new course proposals, Floral and Landscape Design, Advanced Electrical Applications and a CNA course. He announced Mr. Roberts has received an invite for the Holdingford FFA Equine Team to attend a Youth Horse Judging Workshop at Black Hawk College in Galva, IL the Board was in support of the group attending the workshop.
Principal Stang thanked all of the Long Term Subs for helping to teach classes and keep kids learning when teachers are on leaves. He thanked the Board for hiring a full time sub to cover daily absences and expressed his appreciation to all the Para’s in advance of Para Appreciation Week. Mr. Stang reported Elearning Days have gone well thanks to the staff and families. He also informed the Board of the amazing upcoming PTA events: I Love To Read in February and Kernel Creations in March. Lastly Mr. Stang talked about upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences.
Ebnet reported BSED is conducting a facility assessment and business as usual.
Business Manager Gerber informed the Board he has submitted a department of energy grant and if it is received it will help pay for energy upgrades. He reported on the challenge with the pay periods, 1099s are out, 1095s are being completed, the OSHA’s Form 300A is submitted and the revenue and expenses are on target.
Other agenda items at the January 18, 2023 meeting included:
Business Items:
• Mr. Gerber summarized the LTFM Plan revisions. The Revised LTFM Plan was approved as presented.
• Mr. Gerber explained that Food Service has needed more freezer and cooler space and this project will address those needs as well as spend down the Food Service fund. Authorization to move forward with the Food Service freezer/cooler expansion was approved.
• The Resolution Of School Board Governing Board Supporting Form B1 Application To Minnesota State High School League Foundation was adopted. Said resolution duly passed and adopted 1/18/2023.
• Approved the District Certified Staff Seniority list for 2022-2023 as presented.
• Mr. Gerber explained the pool will have to be drained to replace the leaking tank and while that is being done it is a good time to replace the drain covers and do the acid washing. The quote from Horizon Pool in the amount of $87,130.00 which includes replacing the surge tank, drain covers and to acid wash the floor and walls of the pool was approved.
Personnel:
• Hired Katie Novitzki for Food Service Assistant LTS with a start date of 1/3/2023 until the return of Mary Heitzman.
• Approved adding an Elementary SPED Teacher position for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.
• Accepted the resignation from Catherine Olson Secondary CTE Business Teacher with her last day being 2/10/2023.
• Accepted the resignation from Katie Ficker Secondary Social Worker with her last day being 2/10/2023.
• Hired Melyssa Sakry for the Elementary SPED Teacher position at MS Step 8.
• Approved overload pay for Secondary Counselor Hannah Carlson starting 2/13/2023 and for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.
• Hired Kimberly Haugerud for an Elementary Para position with a start date of 12/5/2022.
• Hire Breeanna Teigland for an Elementary Para position with a start date of 12/5/2022.
A review of the upcoming meeting dates took place.
School Board Work Session February 1, 2023 6:00 PM in the HS Meeting Room
Meet & Confer Meeting February 15, 2023 @ 3:15 PM in the HS Board Room
School Board Meeting February 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM in the HS Meeting Room
This article is a summary of the minutes. The full text is available for public inspection at the District Office or online at http://www.isd738.org/school-board-meeting-agendasminutes.html.
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The rest of the public notices published in Sauk Centre Herald 10/27/2022 edition can be viewed here: https://www.mnpublicnotice.com/(S(ozzlbne32r3lmuxdlqpwxj3d))/default.aspx
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