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, March 27th, 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 Philip Biermaier and seconded by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the minutes from the 02.21.24 Regular Board Meeting, 03.07.24 Special Board Meeting, and the 03.18.24 Closed Board Meeting, was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Philip Biermaier. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Tate recognized the visitors in the room and those viewing remotely.
Superintendent Champa recognized the Elementary All-Star Choir, the Wind Ensemble, The Fall Employee of the Semester Winners and the Career and Technical Teachers during the Raider Spotlight. Superintendent Champa debuted the Raider Spotlight wooden coins and gave them out to all spotlight guests.
Chairperson Carrie Tate summarized the listening session.
Superintendent Champa provided the Board with the Superintendent report which included the Cadence Review.
The Native American Parent Advisory Committee Non-concurrence Plan was presented by Superintendent Champa.
The Building and Construction Fund Project update was presented by Jen Seubert.
The Data Request update was presented by Cathy Moen.
The ISD 917 update was given by Mark Zuzek.
The Community Collaboration Committee update was given by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine. She
discussed the Coffee and Conversation gathering.
The Facilities Committee update was given by Melissa Millner. She discussed the Joint Powers meeting that was held with the City of Hastings.
The Finance Committee update was given by Mark Zuzek.
The Student School Board Committee update was given by Jessica Dressely. Carrie Tate discussed 206.1FRM. Jessica Dressely provided the Board with an update from the
Policy Committee which included the first readings of the following policies: 220 - Student School Board Representatives, 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse, 604 - Instructional Curriculum, 616 - School District System Assessment of Student Achievement, 619 - Staff Development for Standards, 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Materials. As well as a second 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.
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Mark Zuzek. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to adopt Policy 206 as revised was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Bills Payable was made by Matt Bruns and seconded by Philip
Biermaier. Matt Bruns abstained from the vote. The vote was: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain, motion carried.
Jen Seubert reported on Revised Budget #2. A motion to approve Revised Budget #2 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 Separation Agreement with Employee A was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
Andy Larson gave a presentation on the Read Act Curriculum. The teachers and administrators of Hastings Public Schools unified resource recommendation is Wit and Wisdom.
A motion to adopt Wit and Wisdom and take a cautious, thoughtful review between adoption and implementation and to make sure that the texts that are adopted are done with appropriate modifications was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Matt Bruns. 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 Mark Zuzek and seconded byJessica Dressely. The vote was: 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM.
