11.24.25 WM School Board

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Board and administration roll calls

Approval of agenda and addendums

Consent agenda

LEA (Leadership and Educational Excellence) award recognition

Educational Support Staff (ESS) award recognition

State participation recognitions

Donations, contributions, and fundraising report

Annual fundraiser support report

District policies review

Comprehensive achievement and civic readiness annual report

Votes (5)

Approve agenda and addendums

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Miss Danielson · Seconded by Miss Nton

Approve consent agenda

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Mr. Burns · Seconded by Miss Gatskco

Approve donation, contributions, and fundraising (Resolution 2606)

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Mr. O'Neal · Seconded by Miss Danielson

Approve annual fundraising report

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Mr. Burton · Seconded by Miss Gatskco

Approve first and only reads of district policies

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Mr. Felt · Seconded by Miss Gatskco

Notable Quotes (2)

If we don't make a specific goal, they are monitoring it. There's no slap on the hand, there's no monetary pullback.

Mr. Scheler
Comprehensive achievement and civic readinessExplaining the state's role in the comprehensive achievement and civic readiness reporting.

One of the things that we continue to lobby for is giving us more flexibility especially small schools.

Mr. Scheler
Licensure and staffingDiscussing the difficulty of filling specialized teaching roles with fully licensed staff.

People (9)

Mr. SchelerBoard Member / Administrator

Presented numerous reports and acted as a pinch hitter for absent staff members during the board meeting.

Sarah RestElementary School Teacher

Recognized for her leadership in educational excellence at the elementary level.

Jenna OlsenStudent Support Coordinator

Recognized for middle school leadership and mental health advocacy.

Kinsey StifterHigh School Teacher

Recognized for teaching, coaching, and student relationship building.

Ann NelsonSpecial Education Para

Elementary support staff honoree recognized for her work with the bridge program.

Rana RitterSpecial Education Para

Middle school support staff honoree recognized for resilience and consistency.

Joe BariosStaff Member

High school support staff honoree recognized for extracurricular assistance.

Dan MinkGirls Soccer Coach

Presented on the state championship season for the girls soccer team.

Ashley WiseSwim Team Coach

Presented on the swim team's state participation achievements.

Places Mentioned

Watertown High SchoolUS Bank StadiumSt. Cloud

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Regular school board meeting: November 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
  • Previous school board meeting: October 27, 2025

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2606

Acknowledgement of donation, contributions, and fundraising.

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