Board of Education
Independent School
District 200
Hastings, Minnesota
A Regular Meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 200, Hastings, Minnesota, was held on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, at the Hastings Middle School Media Center.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
The following board members were present: Jessica Dressely, Stephanie Malm, Mark Zuzek, Carrie Tate, and Lisa Hedin. Members absent: Becky Beissel, Brian Davis. Superintendent Champa was also present at the meeting.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, a motion to approve the agenda was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Carrie Tate. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A subsidiary motion to add 215 and 215.1PR to the agenda as a Second Read was made by
Stephanie Malm and seconded by Mark Zuzek. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
Director Jessica Dressely asked to remove 412.1PR from the consent agenda and add it as the first individual action item in the agenda for tonight.
A motion to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2023 Regular Board Meeting the November 8, 2023 Special Board Meeting and the November 15, 2023 Special Board Meeting was made by Stephanie Malm and seconded by Jessica Dressely. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the minutes from the October 30th, 2023 Special Board Meeting Minutes was made by Stephanie Malm and seconded by Jessica Dressely. Carrie Tate Abstained. The vote was: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain. Motion carried.
Chairperson Hedin recognized the visitors in the room and those viewing remotely. Chairperson Hedin thanked the public for passing the Tech Levy.
There was no Raider Spotlight. Superintendent Champa congratulated the swim team, recognized the musical theater group and recognized the middle school choir. She also thanked the Veteran’s Day Program participants and Vice Chair Stephanie Malm who was the speaker.
There was no listening session summary.
The Audit Report Presentation was given by Auditor Aaron Neilson.
The Perception Survey Presentation was given by Daren Sievers.
Superintendent Champa provided the Board with the Superintendent report which included the Cadence of Raider Responsibility and Leadership Goals update.
Leadership Goal Updates were given by Director of Special Services Megan Miller and
Assistant Director of Special Services Jill Peterson.
Building Construction Fund Update was given by Jen Seubert.
Student School Board Member Update was given by Carrie Tate.
Jessica Dressely provided the Board with an update from the Policy Committee which included a first reading of the following policies: Policy 413 Harassment and Violence, Policy 416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing, Policy 507 Corporal Punishment and Prone, Policy 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals, Policy 620 Credit for Learning. As well as a second reading of the following policies: Policy 213 School Board Committees, 215 and 215.1PR and Policy 613 Graduation Requirements.
A motion was made by Stephanie Malm to approve the consent agenda and seconded by
Jessica Dressely. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Jessica Dressely to approve the Non-Contract rates of Pay and
seconded by Mark Zuzek. Lisa Hedin abstained. The vote was: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain,
motion carried.
A motion was made by Mark Zuzek to approve the Teacher’s Contract and seconded by Jessica Dressely. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Jessica Dressely to approve the 22-23 Audit Report and seconded by
Carrie Tate. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Carrie Tate to approve the Combined Polling Places Resolution and
seconded by Mark Zuzek. Stephanie Malm voted nay. The vote was: 4 ayes, 1 nay, motion carried.
A motion was made by Mark Zuzek to approve the 2023 Election Recount Canvassing
Resolution and seconded by Stephanie Malm. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Jessica
Dressely and seconded by Stephanie Malm. The vote was: 5 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 PM.
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