WORK SESSION
SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 152
MAPS OPERATIONS CENTER
09 May 2022
CALL TO ORDER: The Work Session of the School Board of Moorhead Area Public Schools #152 was called to order by Chair Burgard on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the MAPS Operations Center Board Room 600. Members in attendance: Cassidy Bjorklund, Melissa Burgard, Scott Steffes (joined at 5:36 p.m.), Rachel Stone, Matt Valan, and Keith Vogt. Administrators present: Brand Lunak, Jeremy Larson, Kristin Dehmer, Duane Borgeson, Brenda Richman, and Dan Markert.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Preview of Agenda: Dr. Lunak recommended approval as revised. Added to Operational. Item C. Revised School Board Meeting Time.
Approval of Agenda:
ACTION: Bjorklund moved, and was seconded by Vogt to approve the agenda as revised.
Motion Carried. Result 5-0-0 Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
We Are Proud recognitions: Horizon Middle School 8th Graders Lana Stanley, Bella Anderson, and Felix Wolfe who placed 5th in the Minnesota State Science Olympiad Competition, and coach Christine Berg; the MHS Boys Basketball team who competed in the Minnesota High School Class AAAA State Tournament. Team members include Jamal Dixon, Mason Hills, Ray Altenbernd, Jaden Griffin, Mekhi Elmore, Gavin Quade, John Jenkins, Elliot Hoff, Karsten Stumo, Cole Pepple, Giulio Angotti, Colton Hagen, Rylan Larson, Hunter Wachenheim, Adam Jenkins, Michael Haugo, DJ Smith, Dylan Zimmerman, Elinneus Davis, Austin Shultz and coaches Matt Ellingson, Jay Hartman, Cory Asfeld and Logan Cornish; the Destination Imagination teams that placed 2nd at their divisions at the Minnesota Destination Imagination State Tournament. Dorothy Dodds 4th graders Sarah Hartwig, Ashtyn Kimber, Maddie Smith, MHS freshman Megan Hartwig, Neveah Kellerman, and coach Carrie Hartwig.
Steffes joined the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
Public Forum: No requests to address the board were submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were enacted under one resolution: April 25, 2022, Regular School Board Meeting Minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION
ACTION: Bjorklund moved, seconded by Steffes to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion Carried. Result 6-0-0 Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Steffes – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
OPERATIONAL ITEMS
Horizon Student Handbook and Curriculum Guide: Amanda Henry, principal of Horizon Middle School, reviewed changes to the 2022-2023 Horizon Student Handbook and Curriculum Guide with the School Board. No additional discussion.
ACTION: Valan moved, seconded by Stone to approve as presented.
Motion Carried. Result 6-0-0 Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Steffes – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
Second Reading of Policies: Dr. Lunak, superintendent, conducted the second reading of policies: 506 Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees, 514 Students in Homeless Situations, 522 Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process, 524 MAPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy, 601 School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals of MAPS, 603 Special Education and Procedures, 606 Title I Policy Governing Comparability, 633 Patriotic Exercises, 634 Religion, 652 Staff Development for MN Academic Standards, 656 Basic Standards Testing, Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEP, Sect 504, and LEP Students, 703 Naming of School Buildings and Grounds, 730 School District Copyright Policy, 732 Use of All School Equipment and Materials for Instructional Purposes Off School Premises, 810 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget, 820 Cash Management. No changes were made since the first reading and recommended approval.
ACTION: Vogt moved, seconded by Bjorklund to approve policies as presented.
Motion Carried. Result 6-0-0 Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Steffes – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
Revised School Board Meeting Start Time: Dr. Lunak made the recommendation to the School Board to adjust the start time of the School Board meeting scheduled on May 23, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate those board members wanting to attend the district music concerts.
ACTION: Stone moved, seconded by Bjorklund to approve rescheduling the meeting start time of the May 23, 2022, Regular meeting of the School board to 5:30 p.m.
Motion Carried. Result 6-0-0 Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Steffes – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Lakeland Mental Health Center Update: Renee Olson from Lakeland Mental Health Center presented yearly information to the School Board regarding mental health services provided by Lakeland Mental Health Center Services. Discussion followed regarding student referrals, therapy session services, and scheduling sessions for students during the academic day.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Brief reports were heard on the District Technology Committee, and Clay county Joint Powers Committee.
OTHER PERTINENT ITEMS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD: Dr. Lunak reminded the board of the AVID Senior Graduation Celebration and the Multi-Factor training for district Google users.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Steffes moved, seconded by Bjorklund to approve the adjournment of the May 9, 2022 meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Motion Carried. Result 6-0-0 Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Burgard – yea, Steffes – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.