Kasson Mantorville Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Finance Committee Report & Funding Challenges
Superintendent's Communications & Strategic Initiatives
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Statewide Anonymous Crime Reporting
Asphalt Contract Approval
Limited Contract for Long-Term Substitute Position
School District General Election Resolution
Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) Revenues & Expenditure Plans
Votes (9)
Approval of Resolution: Acceptance of Gifts and Grants to Independent School District 204
Moved by Unknown [2:19] · Seconded by Unknown [2:24]
Mr. Mason introduced the resolution to accept various donations totaling $20,071 from community organizations and individuals. The donations support specific school initiatives like leadership conferences, athletic boosters for equipment, summer classes, and general school operations. No discussion was noted beyond the introduction and listing of donors.
Consent Agenda Approval
Moved by Unknown [9:12] · Seconded by Mr. Mesa [9:19]
A question was raised regarding the change in support staff designation to 'Janitor Community Ed'. Superintendent Geese clarified that this reflects two distinct contracts for paras, designed to keep financial and scheduling aspects clearer as they come from different funds and may have varied workdays. The change is administrative and smart for clarity.
Approval of the 26th to 28th KM Asphalt Contract
Moved by Unknown [13:58] · Seconded by Ms. Armstrong [14:02]
The board discussed the asphalt contract, noting a slight cost increase. However, satisfaction was expressed with the arrangement to share time and costs with a partner entity, 'Zed', on an 80/20 split, indicating operational and financial efficiency.
Approval of Limited Contract with Waiver of Continuing Contract Rights for 2026-2027 School Year
Moved by Unknown [16:40] · Seconded by Mr. Hyde [16:45]
Superintendent Geese explained the need to reinstate a long-term substitute position due to three current long-term leaves, despite a previous decision to discontinue it until a clear need arose. She clarified that it is a unique internal subbing contract with different benefits and pay than a teacher's contract. The returning individual had not accepted other jobs, making the reinstatement smooth.
Adoption of Resolution Relating to Election of School Members and Calling of School District General Election
Moved by Unknown [17:45] · Seconded by Mr. Mesa [17:50]
This item was presented as a standard procedure that occurs every couple of years, with no specific discussion points noted.
Approval of CAM Fiscal Year 28 Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) Revenues
Moved by Unknown [20:00] · Seconded by Mr. Ryan [20:05]
Mr. Hyde explained that LTFM funds are exclusively for facility maintenance, not new construction. Revenue generation is tied to student enrollment and building age, with older buildings potentially yielding more funds. He noted that while there are restrictions, the legislature has previously loosened some usage rules. The discussion emphasized the proactive nature of the fund.
Approval of 2028 Health and Safety/Facility Expenditure Plan
Moved by Unknown [24:45] · Seconded by Mr. Reardon [24:50]
Mr. Hyde detailed this project-based plan, developed with facilities management and principals, covering items like fire safety, asbestos abatement, fire alarms, and building maintenance (e.g., recaulking, roof projects). A projected deficit in 2028 due to mechanical projects (boilers, air handling units) was discussed, with assurance that short-term deficits are approved by the state given a recovery plan. Superintendent Geese announced an upcoming external, no-cost audit of all district facilities to validate needs and planned projects.
Adoption of Resolution Approving School District Number 6012 Long-Term Facility Maintenance 10-Year Plan
Moved by Unknown [25:45] · Seconded by Ms. Armstrong [25:55]
This resolution formalized the district's 10-year plan for Long-Term Facility Maintenance. The discussion highlighted its importance as a proactive financial strategy, noting a conservative annual amount (just over $36,000). This plan prevents the general fund from bearing a larger percentage of costs for major expenses, especially given a partnership agreement with 'Z'.
Closed Session for Superintendent Performance Evaluation
The board entered into a closed session to conduct a summary performance evaluation of the superintendent. This action was taken pursuant to Minnesota statute 13D.05 subsection 2A.
Notable Quotes (13)
I just noticed that the support staff are changing to Janitor Community Ed. Is that just a title change?
Um but because the days can be different and they come out of different funds, um it's actually quite smart to do it the way you do it here. It just keeps things a little clearer.
A little bit of a cost increase, but we're sharing the same amount of time with Zed and that with Chief last week. We went through everything. We're real happy to be able to share with Zed. That's worked out really well to do the 80/20.
Um so this gets complicated. So, we We had a internal long-term sub and Bob, you're going to stop me when I'm wrong in this. Um the internal sub. Um we then decided to not continue that position. We didn't have a need and we kind of made that a general rule that until the need is there, we're not going to hire these folks.
It is a little bit of a unique contract. It doesn't It isn't the teacher's contract. Um there's a little bit less benefits there, a little bit different pay schedule. Um it's basically an internal subbing position.
So, this program basically is used to for us to help maintain our facilities. So, that's You can't use the money to build new. It's just to maintain what you have.
Revenues generated based off of the number of students that you have, and then also the aging of the facilities. So, as the buildings continue to age, we'll continue to get It's roughly $25,000 more in revenue based off of the age of the building.
A lot of it uh the first part of the form is the old health and safety program like the fire safety and we had asbestos in the building. I utilize the the dollars to abate the the asbestos. We use the dollars for monitoring our fire alarms.
We had talked about this previously but it looks like in 2028 it goes into a deficit. Is that right?
JJ and I have met. Um, we are going to be doing a kind of an audit of the entire facility. Um, outside it doesn't cost us a thing.
It's all of the buildings. They will look at absolutely everything. Obviously, the new newest things they won't, um, but they do an audit all the way up water, you know, your electrical, your plumbing, um, lighting is a big one.
Happy to take them. It's super easy to go after our LTFM. Thanks Patrick coming in and explaining it. You've sat in the meetings. He brought it all to the superintendents. We approved it as well. We think it's really thought out quite well.
And it's yes, it's really just proactive financially. You can see on that first bullet point the percentages that were agreed upon when Z was kind of put together. If they didn't have this or start this and it is a very conservative amount, it's just over 36,000 a year. Any major expense they have, we would have that percentage of cost on our general fund.
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
Formal acceptance of $20,071 in donations from various entities to the school district.
A state initiative in Minnesota to amend the constitution to direct profits from lumber sales to schools, to be voted on in November.
Information from the Minnesota School Boards Association regarding the Permanent School Fund amendment.
A state-mandated system for anonymous crime reporting in schools, compliance required by June 2027.
A multi-year contract for asphalt services, shared with a partner entity ('Zed') on an 80/20 cost basis.
Reinstatement of a long-term substitute position due to current staff leaves, under a specific contract type with different benefits and pay than a teacher's contract.
Standard resolution to formally call for the school district general election and election of school board members.
Plan for Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) revenues for fiscal year 2028, generated based on student enrollment and facility age.
Project-based plan for facility maintenance and health/safety initiatives, showing a projected short-term deficit in 2028 due to major mechanical projects.
Approves the comprehensive 10-year plan for Long-Term Facility Maintenance for school district 6012, emphasizing proactive financial planning.
Legal basis cited for conducting a closed session for superintendent performance evaluation.