REGULAR MEETING
SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 152
MAPS OPERATIONS CENTER
March 28, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting of the School Board of Moorhead Area Public Schools #152 was called to order by Chair Burgard on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the MAPS Operations Board Room 600. Members in attendance: Melissa Burgard, Cassidy Bjorklund, Kara Gloe, Scott Steffes, and Keith Vogt. Administrators present: Dr. Brandon Lunak, Dr. Jeremy Larson, Kristin Dehmer, Duane Borgeson, Brenda Richman, and Dan Markert.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Preview of Agenda: Dr. Brandon Lunak recommended approval as presented.
Approval of Agenda:
ACTION: Bjorklund moved, seconded by Steffes to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund - yea, Burgard - yea, Gloe - yea, Steffes - yea, Vogt - yea.
We Are Proud were as follows Member Bjorklund and the school board recognized Amber Fugleberg who was named Class AAAA Assistant Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association, MHS Wrestler Evan Fankhanel for competing in the Minnesota State High School Wrestling tournament, MHS Weightlifting team members who qualified for the Minnesota High School Weightlifting Organization Championships. Marina Peterson, Jenna Hohler, Mya Rieber, McKenzie Baker, Sydney Tweten, Emily Stamm, Nathan Olson, Carson Heinsch, Deven Gronwold, Jake Erdmann, Zach Taft, and Jackson Young. The following MHS athletes: Micah Cozad, Mya Rieber, Emily Stamm, Jake Erdmann, Domingo Mueller, Andy Arntson, Carson Heinsch, Nkengateh Lekefelac, Deven Gronwold, Jackson Young, and McKenzie Baker also qualified for the USA Weightlifting Youth or Junior Nationals.
Public Forum: Two speakers requested to address the School Board at the March 28, 2022, School Board meeting.
Speaker #1 subject: to remove all COVID mandates.
Speaker #2 subject: address the Attendance Area Recommendation.
CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were enacted under one resolution: March 14, 2022, School Board Work Session Minutes, March Claims, Family Medical Leave, Return from Leave of Absence, Change in Contract, Resignations, Rescind Retirement, Retirement, Additional Staffing, New Employees, and the 2022 Special Education Extended School Year Staffing Plan.
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION
ACTION: Gloe moved, seconded by Steffes to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund - yea, Burgard - yea, Gloe - yea, Steffes - yea, Vogt - yea.
NEW BUSINESS:
Phase II bids - Asp & Hopkins Elementary HVAC Projects: Steve Moore, director of operations and emergency services, presented the Phase II bids of the Ellen Hopkins and Robert Asp Elementary HVAC Projects to the board for approval. Bids were advertised for bid on February 8, 2022. Two bids were received, which were received on March 3, 2022. The lowest bid was received from Peterson Mechanical, Inc.
ACTION: Gloe moved, seconded by Bjorklund to approve the bid for the Phase II HVAC Project at Robert Asp and Ellen Hopkins Elementary Schools for $722,960. Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Gloe – yea, Steffes – yea, Vogt – yea.
Elementary Attendance Area Recommendation: Steve Moore, director of operations and emergency management, and community members of the task force presented information about the work of the task force. Moore brought forward the attendance area and transportation recommendation for approval. Board discussion followed.
ACTION: Bjorklund moved, seconded by Steffes to reevaluate the boundary scenario and bring it back to the school board at a later meeting. Tabled.
Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions: Kristin Dehmer, executive director of human resources and operations, presented the resolution directing the administration to make recommendations to the school board for the discontinuance and reduction of educational programs and positions as needed to reduce expenditures as a result of changing enrollment and financial limitations. Board discussion followed.
ACTION: Bjorklund moved, seconded by Steffes to approve the resolution directing the administration to effect termination or reduction and non-renewal of educational programs and positions as listed. Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Gloe – yea, Steffes – yea, Vogt – yea.
Superintendent Lunak left the meeting at 7: 09 p.m. and returned at 7:12 p.m.
2022-2023 Preliminary Staffing Plan: Kristin Dehmer, executive director of human resources and operations, presented the Preliminary Staffing Plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Board discussion followed.
ACTION: Steffes moved, seconded by Bjorklund to approve the 2022-2023 Staffing Plan as presented. Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Gloe – yea, Steffes – yea, Vogt – yea.
Resolution Accepting Donations: Kristin Dehmer, executive director of human resources and operations, presented the resolution accepting donations from the following: American Crystal Sugar Company, Asp PTAC, Manuela and Jeremy Wendt, and CVS.
ACTION: Gloe moved, seconded by Bjorklund to accept the $1,000 donation from American Crystal Sugar Company, the $1,000 donation from Robert Asp PTAC, the $300 donation from Manuela and Jeremy Wendt, and masks sanitizer, alcohol swabs, and gloves from CVS as presented and direct administration to send a thank you.
Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Gloe – yea, Steffes – yea, Vogt – yea.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: No reports were given
OTHER PERTINENT ITEMS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD: Member Gloe asked if there is flexibility in the 2022-2023 staffing plan she advocated for additional support at Horizon Middle School. Member Vogt recognized the Task Force Committee's work on the Attendance Area Plan.
ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION: Bjorklund moved, seconded by Steffes to approve the adjournment of March 28, 2022, School Board Meeting at 7:26 p.m. Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Gloe – yea, Steffes – yea, Vogt – yea.