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 Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, at the Hastings Middle School Media Center.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
The following board members were present: Jessica Dressely, Melissa Millner, Jenny Wiederholt-Pine, Philip Biermaier, Matt Bruns, Mark Zuzek, and Carrie Tate. 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 Jessica Dressely. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the minutes from the January 24th, 2024, Regular Board Meeting was made by Philip Biermaier and seconded by Jessica Dressely. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Tate recognized the visitors in the room and those viewing remotely.
The School Board and the school bus staff were recognized during the Raider Spotlight. Mark Zuzek was also presented with a certificate from MSBA.
Chairperson Carrie Tate summarized the listening session.
Superintendent Champa provided the Board with the Superintendent report which included the Cadence Review.
Leadership Goal updates were given by: Scott Doran, Mindy Travernier, and Chris Moore.
Andy Larson, Brie McNamara, and Madeline Wieneke presented the Teaching and Learning report.
The Native American Parent Advisory Committee Resolution was presented by Keenan
Humpfreys.
Building and Construction Fund Project update presented by Jen Seubert.
The Middle School Athletics and Activities discussion update was given by Pete McGinnis.
The ISD update was given by Mark Zuzek.
The Community Collaboration Committee update was given by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine.
The Facilities Committee update was given by Milissa Millner.
The Finance Committee update was given by Mark Zuzek.
The Student School Board Committee update was given by Jessica Dressely.
Jessica Dressely provided the Board with an update from the Policy Committee which included a first reading of the following policies: 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, 419 - Tobacco Free Environment, 421 - Gifts to Employees and School Board Members. As well as a second reading of the following policies: 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Melissa Millner. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Bills Payable was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Philip
Biermaier. Matt Bruns abstained from the vote. The vote was: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain, motion
carried.
A motion to approve the Discontinuation of the Hastings Middle School Football program was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Director of Facilities and Safety Position was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Melissa Millner. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Native American Parent Advisory Committee Liaison was made by Matt Bruns and seconded by Philip Biermaier. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Read Act PD was made by Melissa Millner and seconded by Jenny
Wiederholt-Pine. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Read Act MOU was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Matt
Bruns. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the School Board Handbook was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Philip Biermaier. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
Future meetings were presented and discussed by Carrie Tate.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Matt Bruns and seconded by Mark Zuzek. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.
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