7.28.25 WM School Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Board and administrative roll calls

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Consent agenda: minutes, personnel, and business

Donations, contributions, and fundraising acknowledgement

Finance department authorization and fund access (fiscal year 2026)

District policy reviews (first and only reads)

District policy reviews (first reads)

2025-26 food service pricing

Legislative advocacy update and priorities

Board member classroom shadowing initiative

Volunteer background check protocol updates

Votes (5)

Approval of agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Miss Danielson · Seconded by Miss Schultz

Consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Miss Nate

Donations, contributions, and fundraising

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Miss Danielson · Seconded by Miss Gets

Approve finance director and assistant to authorize funds

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Bird · Seconded by Miss Nton

Approve first and only read of district policies

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Phelps · Seconded by Mr. Burns

Notable Quotes (2)

For the next two years, school districts do have the opportunity to start before Labor Day.

Mr. Schuler
District PolicyExplanation of policy 602 changes.

If it's on here, this is what we're approving them for. Money should not move from one pot to another.

Board Member
DonationsDiscussion regarding donation designations.

People (11)

Mr. PhelpBoard Member

Participated in roll call and board meeting proceedings.

Mr. BurnsBoard Member

Participated in roll call and board meeting proceedings.

Miss DanielsonBoard Member

Moved or seconded motions for agenda and donations.

Miss SchultzBoard Member

Participated in board motions and discussions.

Miss GatskcoBoard Member

Participated in roll call and board meeting proceedings.

Miss NathanBoard Member

Participated in roll call and board meeting proceedings.

Mr. SchelerSuperintendent/Administrator

Presented policy updates, budget changes, and background check proposals.

Beth BotenfieldDirector of Food Service

Reassigned to a regional role within Taher.

Elena WaltersDirector of Food Service

Promoted from elementary head cook to food service director.

Todd NetskyFinance Director

Authorized to manage district funds for FY 2026.

Thomas GriffinFinance Director Assistant

Authorized to manage district funds for FY 2026.

Places Mentioned

WatertownUniversity of Minnesota (Twin Cities)High SchoolElementary School

Events & Meetings (1)

  • July 28, 2025: Board of Directors regular school board meeting
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