Hastings School District
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, November 20, 2024 at the Hastings Middle School Media Center.
The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairperson Carrie Tate.
The following board members were present: Jenny Wiederholt-Pine, Philip Biermaier, Mark Zuzek, Jessica Dressely, Carrie Tate, Matt Bruns and Melissa Millner. Roll call attendance was taken by Melissa Millner. Superintendent Champa was also present at the meeting. The following Student School Board Representatives were present: Briseis Rusnacko, Aidan Suarez Garcia, Jenevieve Behnke, and Victoria Steinke.
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Jessica Dressely and seconded by Mark Zuzek. Upon no discussion, the motion was brought to a vote. With 7 ayes, 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the minutes from the 10.23.24 Regular Meeting and 11.07.24 Special Meeting of the Hastings School Board was made by Mark Zuzek and seconded by Philip Biermaier. With 7 ayes, 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Tate recognized the visitors in the room and those viewing remotely.
Superintendent Champa presented the Raider Spotlight, which recognized Erik Dietz and MSBA Director Award recipients Mark Zuzek and Jessica Dressely.
The Public Comment Session was held with one person speaking.
Superintendent Champa provided the Board with the Superintendent Report.
Director of Human Resources, Cathy Moen and Director of Teaching and Learning, Andrew Hodges presented to the Board their individual goals for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Student Representatives provided their school updates.
The School Perceptions Survey results were provided by Daren Sievers.
The Second SRO recommendation was provided by Hastings Police Chief Wilske.
The Kennedy Elementary privacy restroom update and plan was provided by Sal Bagley of Wold Architects.
The Audit Report Presentation was provided by auditor Aaron Neilson.
The Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness report was provided by Andrew Hodges, Director of Teaching and Learning.
An overview of the Thailand Trip request was provided by Superintendent Champa.
The Pathways Update was provided by Andrew Hodges, Director of Teaching and Learning. The OPEB Review information was provided by Jennifer Seubert, Director of Finance and Operations.
Athletic/Activity Transportation history and additional information was provided by Trent Hanson, Athletic Director.
A motion was made by Carrie Tate to add the Athletic/Activity Transportation decision to an individual action item. Seconded by Jessica Dressely. With 7 ayes, 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
The School Board One Year Work Plan was provided by Board Chair Carrie Tate. The Building and Construction Fund Project update was provided by Jennifer Seubert.
The Data Request update was provided by Cathy Moen.
The ISD 917 update was provided by Mark Zuzek.
The AMSD update was provided by Matt Bruns.
The Community Collaboration Committee update was provided by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine.
The Facilities Committee update was provided by Melissa Millner.
The Finance Committee update was provided by Mark Zuzek.
The NAPAC Committee update was provided by Matt Bruns.
The Joint Powers Committee update was provided by Superintendent Champa, no meeting held since the last update.
The Student School Board Committee update was provided by Jessica Dressely, no meeting held since the last update.
The Policy Committee update was provided by Jessica Dressely which included a First Reading of Policy 524, 524.1, and 533. Second Reading of Policy 530 and Third Reading of Policy 516. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mark Zuzek, and seconded by Jessica Dressely. With a vote of 7 ayes, and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously. The following items were approved under the consent agenda:
Bills Payable, Personnel Report, Change Order No. 2 - District Wide Hardware, Fundraising Report
Policies for Approval after Third Reading: 514, 526, 531, 909
A motion was made by Carrie Tate for two additional design options for the Kennedy Privacy Restroom remodel to be presented at a future meeting and seconded by Jessica Dressely. With a vote of 5 ayes and 2 nays, the motion carries. Voting nay were Matt Bruns and Mark Zuzek.
A motion was made by Carrie Tate to request additional information for the Athletic/Activity Transportation to opt in for a fee from parents and seconded by Jessica Dressely. With a vote of 1 ayes and 6 nays, the motion failed with Carrie Tate voting aye.
A motion was made by Jessica Dressely to approve the addition of a second SRO and seconded by Philip Biermaier. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mark Zuzek to approve the Audit Report and seconded by Jessica Dressely. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Jessica Dressely to approve the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Plan and seconded by Mark Zuzek. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Melissa Millner to approve the Thailand trip request and seconded by Jenny Wiederholt-Pine. With a vote of 0 ayes and 7 nays, the motion failed.
A motion was made by Mark Zuzek to approve the PERA Irrevocable Trust (Fund 45) and Pension/ASL Funds and seconded by Jessica Dressely. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Jessica Dressely to approve the School Board One Year Work Plan and seconded by Melissa Millner. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Jessica Dressely to approve Policy 516 and seconded by Matt Bruns. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the 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 Jessica Dressely and seconded by Melissa Millner. With a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 PM.
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