[0:00] organizational school board meeting. Uh, [0:02] and we actually start with inducting our [0:04] new board members before we do any [0:06] business. Now, we don't have any new [0:08] elected officials, but we do have our [0:11] new student representatives joining the [0:13] board today. So, welcome. Go away, Rio. [0:16] Right. [0:16] >> Yeah. Rigo [0:17] >> and Gracie. Okay. So, I do have an oath [0:19] of office which I'll administer to you [0:22] just for ceremonial [0:24] because actually you don't get to [0:25] actually vote on anything, but it's fun [0:27] to have you guys here. So, [0:31] I don't bet there. Okay, perfect. So, if [0:34] you guys want to stand up. [0:37] >> Then I'll read a statement afterward. [0:42] >> All right. [0:51] >> You want us? [0:52] >> I don't care. You decide. I'll work with [0:54] I'll work on it. [0:56] I swear [0:57] >> I swear [0:58] >> that I will support the Constitution of [0:59] the United States [1:00] >> I will support the Constitution of the [1:02] United States [1:03] >> and of the state [1:04] >> of the state [1:05] >> and that will I I will faithfully [1:07] discharge [clears throat] the duties [1:08] >> I will faithfully discharge the duties [1:10] >> of the office of student school board [1:12] member [1:13] >> of the office of board members [1:16] >> of independent school district number [1:18] 2397 [1:20] >> of independent [1:22] >> independent [1:22] >> school district [laughter] [1:25] 239. Perfect. Yep. To the best of my [1:28] judgment and ability. [1:29] >> To the best of my judgment and ability. [1:31] >> All right. Welcome to the school. It's [1:33] very nice to have you guys here. [1:34] [applause] [1:38] >> Like, yay. [1:43] >> All right. So, having done the [1:46] induction, [1:48] this is very interesting. Okay. Well, [1:50] now I call this. [1:53] Okay. Uh we start with the pledge of [1:55] >> allegiance [1:59] to the flag of the United States of [2:01] America and to the republic for which it [2:04] stands. One nation under God, [2:07] indivisible, with liberty and justice [2:09] for all. [2:12] >> All right. Then item number four is the [2:15] approval of the agenda. So I'll [2:16] entertain a motion to approve the [2:18] agenda. [2:18] >> I'll make a motion. [2:19] >> Motion by Director Green. Do you have a [2:20] second? Second. Second from Director [2:22] Burns. All those in favor say I. [2:25] >> I. [2:25] >> I. Same sign. I opposed. Motion carries. [2:28] 70 to zero. All right. Item five, new [2:31] business. Oh, yeah. Okay. Sorry, guys. I [2:33] always have to remember how this whole [2:35] electing officer thing goes. [2:38] Okay. We start with the chair because [2:39] the chair runs the meeting. So, [2:43] I will open. I have on my computer here. [2:47] Nominations are now in order for the [2:49] office of chair. I would like to [2:50] nominate Bridget Tuck for chair. [2:53] Perfect. [2:58] >> Okay, Bridget Tuck is nominated. Are [3:00] there any other nominations for the [3:02] office of chair? [3:06] Are there any further nominations for [3:08] the office of chair? [3:11] [snorts] [3:12] Are there any further nominations for [3:14] the office of chair? [3:16] This is the part where it's really [3:19] If there are no further nominations, [3:21] nominations for the office of chair are [3:23] closed. [3:25] Um, [3:26] Bridget Tuck is the only candidate [3:28] nominated for the office of chair and I [3:30] hereby declare her elected by [3:31] acclamation and direct the acting clerk [3:33] to sole record in the minutes. Yes, [3:35] that's you, Kelsey. [3:38] Okay, [3:39] vice chair. [3:41] Nominations are now in the order in [3:44] order for the office of vice chair. For [3:47] what it's worth on the indication sheet, [3:49] Matt and Brooke were both interested in [3:51] vice chair, but anybody can be [3:52] nominated. That's just a way of telling [3:55] us who's interest. [3:57] >> I'll nominate Brook. [laughter] [4:00] >> Thanks. [4:02] >> I second it. [4:03] >> Okay. So, uh, Rrook Woff is nominated. [4:07] Are there any other nominations for the [4:09] office of vice chair? [4:13] Are there any further nominations for [4:15] the office of vice chair? [4:19] Are there any further nominations for [4:21] the office of vice chair? [4:26] If there [clears throat] are no further [4:27] nominations, [4:29] it says here I got to pause. [4:31] Nominations for the office of vice chair [4:33] are closed. [4:36] Wait, I haven't finished [4:39] the candidate nominated for the office [4:41] of vice chair and I hereby declare her [4:43] elected by acclamation and direct the [4:45] acting clerk to so record in the [4:49] minutes. Congratulations. [4:52] [applause] [4:58] >> Yeah, that's okay. Nominations are now [5:02] in order for the office of clerk. [5:06] Kelsey has indicated she would stay on [5:07] as clerk, but anybody can be nominated. [5:10] >> I would like to nominate Kelsey Schwarz [5:12] for clerk. [5:16] >> Okay. Kelsey Schwarz is nominated. Are [5:18] there any other nominations for the [5:20] office of clerk? [5:23] Are there any further nominations for [5:25] the office of clerk? [5:29] Are there any Any further [5:30] recommendations for the office of clerk? [5:35] If there are no further nominations, [5:39] nominations for the office of clerk are [5:42] closed. [5:44] Kelsey Schwarz is the only candidate [5:45] nominated for the office of clerk and I [5:48] hereby declare her elected by [5:49] acclamation and direct the now act not [5:52] acting clerk u to so recorded. [5:56] Congratulations guys. [5:59] Okay. Treasure. Nobody interest [6:02] indicated an interest in being the [6:04] treasurer, but nominations are now in [6:06] order for office of treasure. [6:09] >> I would like to nominate Jennifer Burns. [6:11] >> I'll do it again. [laughter] [6:13] >> I'll second them. [6:15] >> Okay. [6:17] >> Why not? [6:18] >> You're already on the list. [6:21] >> Jenny Burns is nominated. Are there any [6:23] other nominations for the office of [6:25] treasure? [6:27] What happens if we have two people take [6:29] that? [6:29] >> Then we actually have to vote. [6:30] >> I'm gonna nominate Matt. [6:35] >> Right. [6:36] >> One year Matt wasn't here and we tried. [6:38] Who was it that we tried to make? [6:39] >> But he is here. [6:40] >> The treasury wasn't here. Either you or [6:43] Brian Senson. [6:44] >> Not me because I have conflict of [6:45] interest. [6:48] >> Okay. So now we have now I have to read [6:50] the rest. [6:51] >> Sorry. [6:52] >> I just want to see what happens. [6:54] >> Okay. So, we have two nominations. [6:58] >> We have a nomination for Jenny Burns and [7:00] one for Matt Hathaway. Um, are there any [7:03] other nominations for the office of [7:05] treasurer? [7:08] >> I just like to say I think Jenny Burns [7:10] would be a great treasure. [7:13] >> Are there any other further nominations [7:15] for the office of treasur? [7:18] If there are no further nominations, [7:22] >> nominations for the office of treasure [7:24] are closed. Okay, let's see. If two or [7:28] more board members are nominated for an [7:30] office, a show of hands or a voice vote [7:32] is common. What do you guys want to want [7:34] to raise your hands? [7:35] >> Let's raise our hands. [7:36] >> Okay. [7:39] I don't know who vote for. [7:42] All right. [7:44] All in favor of Jenny Burns, raise your [7:46] hand. [7:47] >> [laughter] [7:51] >> All right. [7:54] >> That's correct. Wait a second. Just so [7:56] everybody voted for her except for [7:59] >> Kelsey. [8:00] >> You voted for Jenny. [8:02] >> Voted for Jenny. [8:03] >> Okay. [8:05] >> Anybody want to vote for Matt Hathaway? [8:07] [laughter] [8:10] >> That was very nice of you. Okay. [8:13] >> The rest of you are quite appreciated. [8:16] Okay. Well, luckily we didn't have a [8:17] tie, so we don't have to worry about [8:18] that. More than half the votes cast. [8:21] Excluding. Okay. So, I don't know. [8:24] Jenny, you win. Jenny Burns is the Wait, [8:29] let's [8:34] >> You were supposed to tally the votes [8:35] there, Kelsey. [8:37] >> Yeah, Jenny's got it all mixed up [8:39] because that was not in my notes, Kenny. [8:42] >> Oh, apologies. So the acting the clerk [8:45] will now tally the votes and then you [8:47] tell us the total there madam clerk. [8:50] >> Jenny, did you vote for yourself? [8:52] >> No, I voted for Matt. [8:54] >> Okay. So six votes for Jenny Burns, one [8:57] vote for Matt Hawway. [8:58] >> Okay. Then I say Jenny Burns received a [9:01] majority of the votes cast and is [9:02] elected treasurer. [9:07] >> Okay. [9:10] >> It was good. I had to read further down. [9:12] on record. She won by [9:18] >> Okay, we'll put that in our minutes, [9:20] >> please. [9:21] >> Organiza. Okay, so now we get to do fun [9:23] with organizational items. Item 5.2.1 is [9:27] the consideration to set our dates, [9:28] times, and locations for our regular [9:30] school board meetings. There was a [9:31] calendar on the agenda. Anybody? [9:35] I mean, it's mostly the first and third [9:37] Monday except for when Monday is a [9:39] holiday, so then it's Tuesday. [9:44] Okay. I will entertain a motion to set [9:46] the dates and times and locations for [9:47] our meetings for 2026. [9:49] >> So moved. [9:50] >> Motion from director Woff. Do I have a [9:51] second? [9:52] >> I will second that. [9:52] >> Second from Director Ree. All those in [9:54] favor say I. I. [9:55] >> I. Same sign of post. [9:58] Motion carries 70 to zero. All right. [10:00] Item 5.22. [10:02] Um to approve our [10:05] >> Kelsey, you're usually here to say this [10:07] word for me. Fiximile. [10:08] >> Faximile. [10:09] >> Faximile. signatures. So then you're [10:13] just gonna not have to sign your name on [10:15] every single thing. [10:18] Okay. So I will entertain a motion to do [10:21] this. So motion from director. [10:25] Do I have a second? [10:26] >> Second. [10:27] >> Second from director Haway. All those in [10:29] favor say I. [10:31] >> I. Same time post. [10:33] >> Motion carries 70. [10:35] All right. Item 5.2.3 [10:38] is to appoint our legal counsel. It's [10:40] the same people we've been with the [10:41] whole time I've been here. So, any [10:43] discussion or questions about our legal [10:46] team? I'll make a motion to approve. [10:48] >> Okay. Motion from Director Burns. Do I [10:50] have a second? [10:51] >> I'll second. [10:52] >> Second from Director. All those in favor [10:54] say I. [10:55] >> I. [10:55] >> I. Same sign of post. Motion car. Okay. [10:59] Item 5.24. All right. So, this actually [11:02] is a little different. So usually in the [11:04] past we have switched off and on every [11:06] other year between the independent and [11:09] the at least your county news this year. [11:12] So it technically should be the county [11:14] news this turn to be our official paper. [11:17] Jim and I were kind of thinking that the [11:18] independent does a pretty good job and [11:19] we'd like to stay with them but [11:22] that's a board vote. So [11:24] >> I would also like to stay with Anderson [11:26] Independent. [11:27] >> Okay. Well then I will make a motion to [11:28] approve the independent. Do I have a [11:30] second? [11:31] >> Second. Second from director. All those [11:33] in favor say I. [11:34] >> I. Same sign oppos. [11:37] Motion carries. 70. All right. Item 5.25 [11:41] is our schoolboard compensation. [11:45] This has been the same for a long time [11:47] as well. Any questions or discussions [11:50] about the compensation structure? [11:53] >> I'll just make the same comment. I think [11:54] every year that MSBA says you want to [11:56] make this competitive so people [11:59] potentially put their hat in the ring. [12:01] I will just say that, but I'm not [12:03] proposing any changes. [12:05] >> Gretchen usually tries to get rid of it [12:07] all together. So, [12:10] >> this is your big chance. [12:11] >> I'll make my comments. I believe until [12:12] our budget is where we're at, we [12:14] shouldn't be paid. But, [12:17] okay. Nice happy medium at 1750 then. [12:22] Okay. Any other want to make an argument [12:25] about it? [12:27] All right. I will entertain a motion to [12:29] approve of the compensation rates for [12:31] 2026. [12:35] >> You made a motion. [12:36] >> I I entertain one. [12:37] >> Oh, I'll motion. [12:38] >> Okay. Second from director. All those in [12:41] favor say I. [12:42] >> I. [12:43] >> I. Same side opposed. [12:44] >> No. [12:46] >> Nate. [12:48] >> Five to two with reman descent. [12:56] >> Okay. Uh [12:58] 5.26 consideration to approve reimburse [13:01] meal allowances. So this is for our [13:03] employees that travel for work related [13:06] purposes. So $10 for breakfast, 15 for [13:09] lunch, and 25 for dinner. [13:10] >> Can we revis? [13:19] I'll make a motion to approve. [13:21] >> Okay. Motion from director. Second. [13:23] Oops. Second from director. [13:26] >> Okay. Okay. All those in favor say I. [13:28] >> I. Same sign of oppos. [13:30] >> Motion carries seven to zero. [13:32] >> All right. Item 5.27. Um, this is for [13:36] students and coaches that are going to [13:38] the state tournaments. So, it's about [13:41] the same except $20 instead. [13:47] I'll make a motion. [13:48] >> Motion from director. Do I have a [13:50] second? [13:50] >> I'll second. Second from director. All [13:52] those in favor say I. I. Same sign of [13:55] post. Motion carries 70 to zero. All [13:58] right. The mileage rate item 5.28. [14:02] Um, so [clears throat] this is just the [14:04] IRS rate. [14:07] Seems pretty standard for everybody. [14:09] Okay. [14:10] >> I just wanted to make a clarification. [14:13] In the agenda it says 725. [14:17] >> Okay. [14:17] >> Um, is that correct? [14:20] >> Yes. [14:21] >> Okay. In my minutes, it had 75. So, I [14:24] just wanted to make sure. [14:26] >> Oh, okay. Thank you. [14:29] >> Okay. I will make a motion to approve [14:31] the IRS mileage rate. Do I have a [14:33] second? [14:34] >> Second with director. All those in favor [14:37] say I. [14:37] >> I. [14:38] >> I. Same. Opposed. [14:40] Motion carries. 70. [14:43] >> Okay. Item 5.29. [14:45] Uh the this is in in accordance with our [14:49] policy to allow the superintendent and [14:51] the district manager to take care of our [14:53] purchase orders. [14:56] Standard, right? [14:58] >> Okay. Any questions about that? [15:02] Okay. I'll entertain a motion to approve [15:05] the superintendent to have final [15:07] approval. [15:08] >> I'll make a motion. [15:09] >> Motion from director. Do I have a [15:11] second? [15:11] >> Second. [15:12] >> Second from Director Burns. All those in [15:13] favor say I. I same sign opposed. Motion [15:17] carries 7 to zero. All right. Item [15:19] 5.2.10. [15:21] Um, okay. This is a resolution. So, [15:24] director Schwarz, you want to read or [15:26] you want me I can have someone here do [15:27] it? [clears throat] [15:28] >> I got it. [15:29] >> Okay. A resolution directing the [15:31] administration to make recommendations [15:33] for reductions in programs and positions [15:36] and reasons. Therefore, whereas the [15:38] financial condition of the school [15:40] district dictates that the school board [15:41] must reduce expenditures immediately and [15:44] whereas there has been a reduction in [15:46] students enrollment or whereas this [15:48] reduction in expenditure or decrease in [15:50] student enrollment must include [15:52] discontinuence of positions and [15:54] discontinuence or curtailment of [15:56] programs. And whereas a determination [15:58] must be made as to which teachers [16:00] contracts must be terminated and not [16:02] renewed and which teachers may be placed [16:04] on unrequested leave of absence without [16:06] pay or fringe benefits in affecting [16:09] discontinuing subositions. [16:11] Be it resolved by the school board of [16:12] independent school district number 2397 [16:16] as follows. that the school board hereby [16:18] directs the superintendent of schools [16:19] and administration to consider the [16:21] discontinuence of programs or positions [16:24] to economies in the school district and [16:27] reduce expenditures and make [16:28] recommendations to the school board for [16:30] the discontinuence of programs, [16:31] curtailment of programs, discontinuence [16:34] of positions or curtailment of [16:36] positions. [16:38] >> Perfect. Okay. So, this isn't really [16:40] saying that we're going to do that. We [16:42] just approve this resolution every year [16:44] in case we get in a situation where we [16:46] have to make sudden budget adjustments. [16:50] So it is a resolution. So first I need [16:53] well first any questions or discussion. [16:57] >> All right then I need a motion and a [16:59] second [17:01] >> a motion. [17:01] >> Motion from director Hway second from [17:03] director Luna and then it's a [17:05] resolution. So I got to do roll call. [17:06] So, Dr. Renoff, [17:07] >> hi. [17:08] >> Dr. Green, [17:09] >> I [17:10] Dr. Tuck, I director Luna, I [17:13] >> Director Burns, I [17:14] >> Director Schwarz, [17:16] >> I. [17:17] >> Motion carries [17:20] fun with committee assignments. [17:23] Now, here's my thinking. Does anybody [17:25] really want off the committee? They're [17:27] on now. Are you okay on the Southwest [17:29] Metro? [17:32] >> Yeah. I mean, I mean, I think that's [17:34] probably the most honest [17:37] one of the more regular ones where you [17:38] have to go once a month. So [17:40] >> I don't go I attend that virtually [17:42] >> but you're okay. [17:43] >> Yeah. Okay. [17:46] >> It's more just to make sure [17:49] we don't like otherwise. Does anybody [17:51] really want to shake up the committees [17:53] or do we just leave them the way they [17:55] were? [17:59] >> Okay, Burns, you look like you have [18:00] something to say. [18:02] >> Um [18:06] You want to get off the next commute? [18:09] >> You can put somebody else in. [18:10] >> I was thinking I was involved in [18:12] community, [18:14] but [18:15] >> Oh, we can do that. [18:18] >> Lots of people want to do community. [18:20] Wait a Okay. [18:27] >> Well, that Kelsey or would you be okay [18:29] if Jenny did community? [18:32] >> What' you say? Jenny is interested in [18:34] community education. Would you be [18:38] >> Go for it, girl. [18:39] >> Okay. [18:41] Um, we'll put you there. [18:46] Okay. [18:48] So, finance committee is Matt, Jenny, [18:50] and Brooke. [18:52] Someone else wants a chance to be in [18:54] that one. [18:59] >> Okay. [18:59] >> Well, that's not really that's [19:04] for Kelsey. [19:05] >> Well, as far as names, just [19:07] >> Yeah. What? [19:09] >> But I wasn't any of those below. [19:11] >> Yeah, she's already [19:14] fine. I'll think about [19:17] it. [19:18] >> I think we ought to do that. We just get [19:20] rid of get rid of that committee all [19:23] together. [19:24] >> Matt isn't on an officer position. [19:27] >> Oh, that's true. [19:29] >> Wait, no, he's on finance committee. [19:30] >> Yeah, he's not office. [19:33] Yeah. [19:35] So, [19:35] >> I don't think you really want to put me [19:36] in that spot there, Jenny. [19:40] >> Okay, we can do it. Jenny, you can make [19:41] it. [19:42] >> We can finish. [19:43] >> We can. [19:43] >> Okay, let's do it. [19:45] >> Okay, so finance stays met. Jenny and [19:48] Brooke, HR, Kelsey, you willing to [19:51] stand? [19:53] Okay, I'll stay. Gretchen. [19:56] Okay, policy. Gretchen, Kelsey, Christa, [20:01] you good standing there, Kelsey. [20:04] Okay, negotiations. I won't even ask [20:06] Jenny if she wants to stay. [20:09] You're kind of done with your part. I [20:11] think [20:14] >> she was custom. [20:25] >> I think so. I think parents disagree. [20:27] Okay. I can't remember. [20:28] >> And so, just to be clear, we hit on the [20:30] uh [20:32] whatever it was Rachel sent out the [20:34] buildings and grounds. [20:35] >> We pretty well merged that in finance [20:38] with [20:39] the fact that that [20:42] >> the referendum and all that stuff's all [20:43] done [20:45] >> integrated and whatever. [20:46] >> Okay, [20:48] sounds good. So, then we got district [20:52] staff development. [20:55] It's only one of the two meetings. [21:02] January 22nd. Okay. [21:08] [clears throat] [21:09] >> All right. Matt, your activities [21:11] advisory, but I think you and Kelsey [21:13] usually switch back and forth, right? [21:15] >> We have, but [21:16] >> So, Kelsey, you're up. [21:18] >> I would rather do insurance. So if that [21:21] wants to stay on activities, I'll stay [21:23] on insurance. [21:24] >> Perfect. [21:24] >> Works for me. [21:25] >> Okay. [21:28] >> Who's that? So, um, you said Chris is [21:30] going to say as district staff [21:31] development. [21:32] >> Yes, I think so. [21:34] >> Okay. [21:35] >> Then we got world's best workforce. [21:38] Gretchen, you want to say that? [21:40] >> Okay. Brooke, professional growth. [21:48] >> And I can stay on meet and confer. [21:52] Anybody else want [44:01] Costwise, it would be a lot cheaper just [44:03] to purchase a van versus to use a van [44:05] from bus. [44:09] This is just very very early stages of [44:12] discussion. So morally with that it's [44:15] just a matter of trying to figure out if [44:18] we have a population [44:20] you know us by ourselves we don't but at [44:22] the same time the districts would [44:27] just try to figure out what that what [44:29] that would look like what's better [44:30] location [44:32] um obviously by next summer or by this [44:35] not this summer 93 should be completed [44:38] as well so accessibility to Henderson be [44:45] crossing my fingers. [44:46] >> Yeah. [44:48] >> Yeah. So, but that so there's there's a [44:50] lot of moving parts. Another thing we [44:51] have to consider that probably the next [44:53] few board meetings to have discussion on [44:56] with Southwest Metro. You want to stay [44:58] as an associate member or do you want to [45:00] go on as being a full-fledged member? Um [45:05] it's going to cost a little more which I [45:08] don't know necessarily the benefits [45:09] justify the cost. member fullled member [45:13] versus an associate member southwest [45:16] talking with Krie our SP director [45:19] Southwest measures in the process of [45:20] discussing [45:22] kind of where they're at um with have [45:26] five associate members right now one as [45:29] large as Burnsville and obviously as [45:31] small as us trying to figure out the [45:34] logistics of that how it works for them [45:36] to trying to accommodate everything the [45:40] biggest struggle accommodations [45:42] from their perspective is a level four [45:44] program. Level four programs are [45:46] extremely expensive because you have you [45:48] have to have a lot of adults for a very [45:51] small number of students. But also the [45:53] insurance aspect of it if we were to [45:55] host say a level four program or level [45:58] four program they tried to have one. [46:00] They're trying to buy a building in [46:03] Morris County, right? Trying to buy that [46:07] voted down [46:10] from that community. They did not want [46:12] students for whatever reason. And so [46:16] trying to look at, you know, we we don't [46:19] have typically a lot of level fours over [46:22] the years. I think I think maybe one or [46:25] two in my time here. It's not a lot, but [46:29] at the same time, we still have to [46:30] provide something [46:32] with education setting for them. So, [46:34] trying to figure out what that could [46:35] potentially look like. [46:38] So, we just early discussions looking at [46:40] what what we can do, what we can't do. [46:45] The bottom line is what the cost [46:48] that's too expensive. There's not enough [46:50] support. [46:52] >> Where do people like that get those type [46:55] of services now? Is it just private [46:57] means [46:59] >> a lot of them have been left and gone to [47:01] different location and gone to different [47:03] districts [47:04] a couple [47:09] >> was embed have one [47:14] in [47:16] >> and the problem with the level fours is [47:18] that they're always full [47:21] and then you're on a waiting list but [47:24] you could be on the waiting list [47:25] anywhere two weeks to two months and you [47:29] know two months a lot happens with that [47:32] student during that time [47:34] >> for extreme behaviors [47:36] >> right that's different than the 18 to 21 [47:38] >> correct I don't want [47:41] >> oh thank you [47:42] >> yeah so like like the like so my niece [47:44] has down syndrome so when she graduates [47:46] high school she's got she go to [47:48] transition program to learn life skills [47:50] live in an apartment cook for herself as [47:52] opposed to just like our current [47:53] 18-year-olds just graduate and they're [47:54] done Doesn't have a transition [47:57] program. [47:58] >> I think they have something that's [48:00] >> I'm trying to get [48:02] started. [48:04] >> I don't [48:08] but currently do we have any kids who [48:10] stay here for that service and are [48:13] housed here or do we not do that? [48:15] >> We don't we don't we don't have a [48:16] transition. We do have one student that [48:18] will be graduating this year qualify for [48:20] that. Um and again talking [48:24] She feels that we could draw a number of [48:26] students to [48:28] here for that kind of a program just [48:30] because there's not a lot of them out [48:31] there. [48:33] But just depends on what [48:35] >> that's also quite a bit of staffing too, [48:37] right? Like is there [48:39] >> uh it's not as much because the level [48:41] four is level four. [48:46] >> The way she kind of describes it today [48:47] is that the staffing aspect of it. It's [48:49] not as heavy. It's more having the [48:50] flexibility of the travel aspect of [48:53] getting different locations and that [48:55] type of thing. And so that's where the [48:57] cost comes in on the vehicle [48:59] >> because they take them to work and [49:00] stuff. [49:00] >> They take them to work and all that kind [49:02] of thing. Just kind of teach them what [49:03] that looks like. So makes it difficult [49:06] and it's obviously [49:08] um all the different locations is then [49:10] getting them all there and then also [49:12] picked up back home and those kind of [49:15] things. So it's there's a lot that I'm [49:18] trying to get up to speed on what that [49:20] potentially look like and if it's [49:22] relevant or not but [49:24] feasible for us to be able to do that. [49:26] >> I have another friend who's whose nephew [49:28] is he's got severe autism. He like taken [49:31] to transition and then he gets busted to [49:34] like his job. [49:35] >> Um and most of it is is the trans the [49:39] transportation stuff getting him to and [49:41] from work because he can't go on the [49:43] city bus. He can't, you know, get an [49:45] Uber. So they have like a transportation [49:48] through the school that helps him get to [49:51] his locations and he he can have gainful [49:54] employment and he can do all that stuff [49:56] if they could get in there and you know [49:58] kind of have a pair of basically that [50:00] kind of helps them. [50:02] >> But it's kind of it's a really cool [50:03] program. [50:04] >> Oh yeah, absolutely. [50:05] >> Because it gives these kids an [50:06] opportunity to do a lot of things that [50:09] they couldn't do once they turn 18. [50:11] >> Right. One of our struggles would be [50:13] just having enough businesses [50:16] and participating in that [50:17] >> right [50:18] >> you know we're not small we're not large [50:20] either and it's feasible then we [50:23] transport kids say Peter [50:27] and that type of thing so ideally [50:29] >> in a perfect world you have enough job [50:31] opportunities here so the amount of time [50:34] spent on the road is minimal [50:35] >> right [50:36] >> for that for them to learn that how that [50:39] process works [50:41] >> they like learn how to cook and that's [50:44] really [50:45] How does the funding for something like [50:46] that work? [50:47] >> It's under a a classific classification [50:50] for the state. So the state has you have [50:52] certain coding that you put towards [50:54] transition program. So your staff [50:56] towards that your students are towards [50:59] that. So you get certain funding in [51:01] addition to what you normally get for [51:03] student in addition because it's labeled [51:05] under that transition. [51:08] So the state funds that right now it's [51:10] just hard because the state's in such a [51:12] flux because of all the funding that [51:14] they're doing right now. Just trying to [51:16] grasp what that could look like. But [51:18] it's something where you know we can do [51:20] it and we get the funding to take care [51:23] of that be a great program for the [51:25] students that do that. [51:28] It's [51:29] from everything I've looked at today. [51:32] It's a pretty [51:37] more questions to ask. [51:42] [clears throat] [51:42] >> Yeah. Other than that, that's uh Oh, and [51:44] then obviously Todd's crew is doing what [51:46] they can to keep up with the snow. [51:48] Obviously, this has been one of the [51:49] tougher years on it because we keep [51:51] getting little snows and then it melts [51:54] and freezes and drains and [snorts] [51:57] problem. The last snow was that it was [51:59] warm underneath, snow on the top, but it [52:01] was got cold out. As soon as you remove [52:02] the snow, all that moisture beneath it [52:05] just froze, made bigger problems. So, [52:09] it's hard, it's hard to believe, but [52:11] sometimes having some snow on top of ice [52:13] gives you better traction versus getting [52:15] rid of all the snow having ice. So, it's [52:18] hard, [snorts] [52:19] you know, and obviously in a perfect [52:22] world, you get scraped off and sidewalks [52:24] and parking lots are dry, but just it's [52:26] been a tough tough go at it this year. [52:30] >> Well, I think we forget too. I came to [52:32] that basketball game over break. I'm [52:34] like, "Oh, yeah. They still have to [52:37] We're on holiday on break, but they're [52:38] still here moving snow, so everyone can [52:40] go to the basketball game." [52:43] >> Yeah, it's been tough. It's not ideal, [52:46] that's for sure. [52:47] >> Have we heard any [52:57] >> That's done February 4th. And then we [53:00] can go between [53:03] the latest March 4th. [53:09] >> All right. Any other questions for Mr. [53:11] Wagner? [53:14] >> All right. Hearing none. Item nine is [53:16] our consent agenda. We don't discuss it. [53:18] We just vote on it. So, I'll entertain a [53:19] motion to approve the consent agenda. [53:22] >> I'll make a motion. [53:23] >> Motion from director. Do you have a [53:25] second? [53:26] >> Second. [53:26] >> Second from Director Woff. All those in [53:28] favor say I. [53:29] >> I. Same. opposed. Motion carries 7 to [53:32] zero. Item 10 is purchases above 5,000. [53:35] We don't have any. Item 11 is old [53:38] business. We got the third and final [53:40] reading of policy 204. That's the one [53:42] where some districts do not have [53:44] newspapers. We luckily have two. So, not [53:48] much of a concern for us, but they did [53:49] make some changes to allow for how you [53:51] publish your school district [53:54] uh business items. Um so, I'll entertain [53:57] a motion to approve the final 204. [54:03] >> I was going to say nobody's going to [54:04] motion this time. [54:06] >> I'll second it. [54:08] >> All right. All those in favor say I. [54:10] >> I. Same sign of post. Motion carries 70 [54:12] to zero. Item 12. We don't have any new [54:15] business. Item 13 under board member [54:19] communications and ID exchanges. [54:22] Congratulations [54:23] to [snorts] [54:25] [laughter] [54:27] >> [applause] [54:33] [applause] [54:40] >> Yeah, it's going in a frame. [54:42] >> No, I mean we joke about that, but it is [54:44] really good. I mean, it's very valuable [54:46] information. It really does help you. [54:48] >> You see it multiple times, I think, and [54:50] still learn. And every time you do, [54:51] you're like, "Oh, so much." [54:53] >> My favorite is having the other board [54:55] members in the meeting and you hear like [54:58] some of their struggles and some of [54:59] their positive breakouts and Yeah. [55:01] >> Yes. There are some boards out there [55:03] that are have lots of struggles. [55:06] >> So, so we're doing okay. [55:12] >> I mean, yeah, there's lots of [55:13] >> It's been in the news a lot. [55:16] Uh the MSBA conference of course is not [55:19] this Thursday, Friday, but next [55:21] Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, [55:23] Friday depending on how you want to do [55:24] it. So everyone should have gotten [55:26] there. Did you get your general thing in [55:28] the mail with your agenda? Did you [55:30] circle all the [55:33] circle? [55:35] >> I did not look at it. [55:36] >> If you lose it, they have multiple [55:38] copies of [laughter] [55:42] hers with [55:42] >> maybe. [55:44] No, I don't. [55:47] >> We can have a little meeting right when [55:49] we get there break like we have done in [55:51] the past where we break out. [55:53] >> Who wants to go? [55:54] >> So, who's So, it's you two and then us [55:56] three. [55:56] >> Yep. [55:58] >> Yeah. Matt, Matt and Jenny are not [55:59] going. [56:00] >> Are you going? [56:02] >> Kelsey's not going. [56:03] >> Jimmy, you're going. [56:04] >> Yeah. [56:05] >> Yeah. So, us four and Jim. [56:08] >> Perfect. [56:09] >> Okay. Any other things anybody wants to [56:11] share? Anything cool you've seen going [56:13] on? [56:21] Just all want to go see who's going to [56:22] win the putt putt contest at halftime. [56:26] >> Did you see that? [56:28] >> You can putt. If you can putt the whole [56:30] 94 yards of the school, you can win [56:32] $100. [56:33] >> Oh, wow. Dialed in. [laughter] [56:37] >> My putting skills are in my [56:38] >> I'm like the whole gym. I think that [56:40] feels like you could be a really good [56:42] putter in that. [56:44] That's a long cut [56:45] >> before even. [56:49] >> Okay. [56:50] Hearing none, our next meeting should be [56:52] in two weeks probably. [56:54] >> We'll have a work session. Probably talk [56:57] a little bit more about our prioritizing [56:59] finances. [57:00] >> Yes. [57:04] >> Good idea. [57:04] >> Okay. And then our King Sunderman uh [57:07] property, I did submit to that group [57:11] these extensions. University of [57:13] Minnesota think about potentially having [57:16] some students help us out, but I haven't [57:17] heard anything but I [57:18] >> they've been on break. So, [57:21] >> um so yeah. All right. Any other things [57:24] anyone wants to share? [57:26] Hearing none, I will entertain a motion [57:28] to adjourn. [57:31] >> Okay. Motion from director Burns, second [57:33] from Director. [57:33] >> Yes. Second. [57:34] >> All those in favor say I. [57:36] >> I. Same sign post. Motion carries seven [57:38] to zero. We are aged. Thanks everybody.