June 9, 2025 Westonka School Board Meeting

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

Impact of construction delays and unforeseen soil conditions on school renovation budgets.
Potential impact of new steel tariffs on ongoing district construction projects.
Community synergy initiatives involving pickleball courts at the high school.
Management of district assets and equipment removal during large-scale renovation phases.

Approval of the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by The Chair · Seconded by Board member

I officially like to refer to Cole as farm strong. There's weight room strong and there's farm strong.
— Jeff Peterson

Student Athlete RecognitionRecognizing student athlete Cole Drill's performance.

The contract that was written on your behalf protects you from claims like that.
— Krauss Anderson Representative

High School Construction BudgetAnswering board questions about steel price hikes due to tariffs.

Jeff PetersonActivities Director

Presented student athlete recognition and updates on state tournament placements.

1 quote

“I officially like to refer to Cole as farm strong.”

Describing student athlete Cole Drill's physical strength.

Cole DrillStudent Athlete

Recipient of Yoast Hador Leopold award, moving to UW River Falls.

1 quote

“Oh, it was fun. Good experience.”

Commenting on his experience as a multi-sport student athlete.

Audrey KershStudent Athlete

Recognized for Athena award, attending Carlson School of Management.

Krauss Anderson RepresentativeContractor

Provided construction status updates on district facilities.

1 quote

“The contract that was written on your behalf protects you from claims like that.”

Addressing board concerns regarding potential steel tariff impacts.

Mount West Tanka High SchoolUniversity of MinnesotaSouthwest Minnesota State UniversityUW River FallsWest School District