July 16, 2024
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #601
FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOSSTON, MN 56542
HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
July 15, 2024 7:00 PM
MEETING AGENDA
District Mission Statement: The 601 public school community pledges to assist students in discovering that dreams, creative thinking, responsibility and respect inspire success.
*By strengthening and nurturing self-esteem, respect for oneself and others, and a strong sense of responsibility in each one of the students.
*By consistently serving as positive role models for the students, setting high standards for ourselves as well as for them, instilling a drive to always work to their highest potential.
*By working to impress in them a lifelong passion for learning, stimulating academic and social growth.
2024 Board Officers
Director Christen – Chair
Director Marquis – Clerk
Director Vossler – Treasurer
2024 Negotiations Committee
Director Marquis – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Duppong
2024 Policy Committee
Director Vossler – Spokesperson
Director Manecke
Director Munter
2024 Meet and Confer
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Marquis
2024 LTFM Committee
Director Christen – Spokesperson
Director Manecke
Director Ware
2024 Transportation Committee
Director Manecke – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Munter
2024 Board Liaisons
MSHSL – Director Vossler
Pine to Prairie – Director Munter
Leadership – Director Vossler
Crisis Management Planning – Director Ware
Community Ed Advisory-Director Marquis Employee Health & Safety – Director Manecke
21st Century GLA – Eliminated
Technology – Director Christen
1.0 CALL TO ORDER, Chair Christen
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Welcome Visitors
2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.0 CONSENT AGENDA- Approve/Not Approve Consent Agenda Items as Listed
3.1 Minutes from Regular Meeting June 17, 2024
3.2 Finance Checks and Wires
3.3 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
3.4 Resignation of ES Paraprofessional Jenna Pahlen
3.5 Resignation of ES Paraprofessional Amber Stuhr
4.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comment at this time will be limited to issues as presented on this agenda. There will be a three-minute limit per speaker, fifteen-minute limit per topic. See end of agenda for further information about public comment.
5.0 STUDENT/STAFF/CONSTITUANTS REPORTS
6.0 FINANCE
6.1 Fund Balance Report
6.2 Expense-Revenue Report
6.3 Bond Report
6.4 Authorize/Not Authorize Fund Management – Investment Designee
6.5 Authorize/Not Authorize Fund Management – Transfer and Borrowing
6.6 Authorize/Not Authorize Fund Management – Expenditure and Contract Limit for Superintendent
7.0 REPORTS
7.1 Elementary Principal Report – no report
7.2 High School Principal Report – no report
7.3 Superintendent’s Report – in person
8.0 PERSONNEL
8.1 Approve/Not Approve Hire of Jeremiah Johnson as ES Special Education Teacher for the 2024-25 School Year at Step 2
8.2 Approve/Not Approve Hire of Emma Sundquist as Special Education Teacher for the 2024-25 School Year at Step 4
8.3 Approve/Not Approve Resignation of Dustin Manecke as School Board Director as of July 15, 2024
8.4 Superintendent Negotiations Request
8.5 Approve/Not Approve 2024-2025 Fall Coaching Assignments
9.0 EDUCATIONAL
10.0 OPERATIONAL
10.1 Approve/Not Approve Authorization to Seek Bids for Milk, Bread, Fuel, and Snow Removal for the 2024-25 School Year
10.2 Approve/Not Approve MDE Identified Official with Authority
10.3 Approve/Not Approve Bus Parking Lot Study Proposal
10.4 Approve/Not Approve LTFM Plan for 2024-2025
10.5 Notice of Filing Dates for 2024 Election of School Board Directors
10.6 Appointment of Board Committee Members
10.6.1 Policy Committee
10.6.2 Employee Health & Safety Representative
10.6.3 LTFM
10.6.4 Transportation Spokesperson
11.0 REPORTS
12.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
13.0 MEETING SCHEDULE
13.1 Next Regular Board Meeting August 19, 2024 7:00 PM, High School Conference Room.
13.0 ADJOURN
Comment guidelines:
Welcome to the board meeting of Fosston School District #601. We value comments and input from employees and the public. In the interest of maintaining an orderly meeting, we ask that you adhere to the following established guidelines:
1. Anyone wishing to speak to an item included on the agenda during Public Comments will be acknowledged by the board chair. When called upon to speak, please state your name and topic. All remarks shall be addressed to the board as a whole. If there are a number of individuals present to speak on the same topic, please appoint a spokesperson that can summarize the issue.
2. Items of concern not on tonight’s agenda may be presented during the additional comments section of the meeting at the end of the agenda under additional comments item.
3. Please limit your comments to three minutes. A longer time may be allowed if deemed appropriate.
4. During Public Comments, the board and administration will listen to comments and respond immediately if possible.
5. Disrespectful comments or comments of a personal nature will not be allowed to be presented or openly discussed during a board meeting.
6. Information that is classified as non-public data such as age, marital status, religion, dependents, health information, allegations, or any other information that is classified as both private and confidential by Minn. Stat. Ch. 13. A person who willfully violates data privacy is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Minn. Stat. Ch. 13.09).
7. Personnel concerns should follow the appropriate chain of command. These concerns should be addressed to the building principal; the second step should be to present the issue to the superintendent. The final step would be to present the issue in writing to the board.
8. Requests for items to be placed on the agenda must be presented to the superintendent or board chair at least 7 days before the scheduled board meeting, or by Board consent prior to approval of Board Agenda.
7/16, 2024
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STREET SWEEPER FOR SALE ON SEALED BIDS
The City of Fertile is selling a 1991 Elgin Pelican SE street sweeper with 7933 hours on it. Full service was done in February of 2022 and all fluids, filters, and belts were replaced. Hydraulic leaks were also repaired in 2022. Mechanical issues include brakes that do not work but sweeper can still be stopped safely using the hydrostatic pedal. Several gauges indicating the level of the underbrush and gutter brushes are not working. Minimum bid starting at $ 7,000. For more information contact [email protected] or contact Kevin at 218-289-3639 or Chris at 701-318-2033. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on July 8, 2024. Bid opening will be July 8, 2024 at the regular City Council meeting. The City has the right to reject any and all bids.
7/16, 2024
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NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 601 FOSSTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 601 shall begin on July 30, 2024, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 13, 2024, with withdrawal date of August 15, 2024.
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. At that election, four (4) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, Fosston High School, Superintendent’s Office, 301 1st St E, Fosston, MN 56542. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or general election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 13, 2024.
Dated: July 16, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Allison Marquis
School District Clerk
Independent School District No. 601, Fosston, State of Minnesota
7/16-8/20
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REQUEST FOR BUS QUOTES:
The School Board of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests quotes for 71-76 passenger, gas, School Bus for the 2024-2025 school year.
1. The District is exempt from paying State and Federal taxes.
2. Quotes are to be opened Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Superintendent’s Office at the Fosston High School. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024.
3. Quote should be mailed or delivered to: Todd Selk, Superintendent, Fosston High School, 301 E First Street, Fosston, MN 56542.
4. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any or all quotes.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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REQUEST FOR BUS BID:
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests sealed bids for 2014 International (B-14) 71 Passenger School Bus. VIN # 4DRBUAAP7EB778883. 157,937 miles on the engine. Bus runs well and has good tires. Bus will be sold as is.
Bids are to be opened by the Superintendent on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024. Submit all bids to Superintendent Todd Selk, 301 E 1st St, Fosston, Minnesota 56542.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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REQUEST FOR BUS BID:
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests sealed bids for 2014 International (A-14) 71 Passenger School Bus. VIN #4DRBUAAP5EB778879. 128,095 miles on the engine. Bus runs well and has good tires. Bus will be sold as is.
Bids are to be opened by the Superintendent on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024. Submit all bids to Superintendent Todd Selk, 301 E 1st St, Fosston, Minnesota 56542.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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REQUEST FOR SUBURBAN QUOTES:
The School Board of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests quotes for a Suburban, LS Model, for the 2024-2025 school year.
1. The District is exempt from paying State and Federal taxes.
2. Quotes are to be opened Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Superintendent’s Office at the Fosston High School. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024.
3. Quote should be mailed or delivered to: Todd Selk, Superintendent, Fosston High School, 301 E First Street, Fosston, MN 56542.
4. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any or all quotes.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024