ISD 458 School Board Publishes Minutes

Minutes
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Board Meeting
October 21, 2024 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order: 5:31
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler, Paula Heckman, James Farnum (5:38) and Jeff Nauman
Staff present: Lisa Shellum, and Eva Sonnabend.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Nauman, and seconded by Heckman, to approve/amend the October 21, 2024 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes:
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Heckman, to approve the September 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
IV. Presentation of Bills/Finance (consent agenda)
Motioned by Nauman, and seconded by Haler, to approve the October 2024 bills as presented in check register and wire transfer information. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
V. Committees: 
A. Buildings and Grounds -information on bond sale and investments, plumbing issues, window repairs, football field sound system, and to meet after with the buildings committee to go over options for the concession stand. 
B. Sports Committee - Sports committee met to go over options
C. Transportation Committee - Vehicle has been purchased
D. The district has published a notice accepting health insurance bids for the January 2024 renewal. 
 VI. Information Items
A. Veteran’s Day Program-Monday November 11, 2024 at time to be determined
B. Update on Legal information pertaining to water main leak
C. Active Shooter Training October 2 by Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
D. General Election on November 5th, 2024
VII. Action Items
A. Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Heckman, and carried to approve the engagement agreement with Baker Tilly Investment Services. (Separate branch from Municipal Advisor) Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
B. Assurance of Compliance
A motion was offered by Nauman, seconded by Haler, and carried to approve the Assurance of Compliance. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
C. Minnesota State High School League Form A Grant
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Heckman, to approve the Minnesota State High School League Form A Grant. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote with Haler, Krahmer, Nauman, Pfeil, Farnum, and Heckman voting in favor and none voting against.
D. Resignations
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Farnum, to approve the resignation of Russell Sonnabend and Bailey Jahnke. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
E. Hiring
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Haler,to approve the hiring of Judith Cruz as Daycare Assistant for $15.00 per hour. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
F. Canvass Vote Meeting Date
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Nauman, to set November 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM, to canvass the votes. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
VIII. Reports
Superintendent/Principal: student achievement initiatives with cooperative, READ ACT training requirements, Teacher Mentorship initiative, and Literacy Lead.
IX. Adjournment
Motioned by Heckman, and seconded by Krahmer, to adjourn at 6:41 PM. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
Next regular meeting date: November 18, 2024.
James Farnum, Clerk
Nov. 14th, 2024 Special Board Meeting Agenda
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Board Meeting
November 14, 2024, 5:30 p.m. 
Truman School Board Special Meeting
I. Call to Order: 5:30 PM
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Jeff Nauman, Kenna Krahmer and Maria Haler
Absent — Paula Heckman and James Farnum
II. Approval of Agenda:
A motion was offered by Kenna Krahmer, seconded by Jeff Nauman, and carried 4-0 to approve the November 14, 2024 Special Board Agenda.
Information:
A. Review of Election Canvass, Nov. 5, 2024 - The review of the abstract was done by the board. The following members had the votes for the 3 open board positions to begin on January 1, 2025. Paula Heckman - 864 and Kenna Krahmer - 733 write in total - 78. Of these Aaron Brudelie as a write-in candidate to fill the 3rd open board member seat. 
Motions:
1. Nov. 5, 2024 Election Canvass Approval Resolution
A motion was to approve the 2024 Election Canvass Resolution was offered by Jeff Nauman, seconded by Kenna Krahmer and approved 4-0. The results are as follows for Nov. 5, 2024. Paula Heckman 864 votes, Kenna Krahmer 733 votes and Aaron Brudelie majority write in votes at 9 to begin 4 years terms beginning January 1, 2025. See attached abstract.
Adjournment:
Motion by Maria Haler, second by Kenna Krahmer to adjourn at 5:41 p.m.
James Farnum, Clerk