Public Notices
Independent School District
GFW Public Schools
July 24, 2023
Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on July 24, 2023 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN. Chair Merkel called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ALSO present: Superintendent Dr. Horton, CFO Heine, Student & Community Programs Schiro, Principal Jacobson, Principal Thompson, Merkel, Tech Werner, Schmidt, Community Members, Parents, students, Press Bonsack, Press Busch
Absent: Stehr
APPROVE AGENDA
Briese moved with support from Schmidt to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the following consent agenda. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AND ACTION ITEM
November Special Election Resolution
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the revoking of existing referendum revenue and authorizing and replacing it with a new referendum revenue.
Yes – Briese, Schmidt, Merkel
No – None Motion Carried.
Annual Fundraisers
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the Annual Fundraisers for the school district. Motion Carried.
Dashir Contract
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the July 2023 through June 2025 Dashir Contract. Motion Carried.
Exempt Employee Guidelines
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the Exempt Employee Guidelines with the removal of early childhood from guidelines. Motion Carried.
Non-Exempt Employee Guidelines
Briese moved with support from Merkel to approve the Non-Exempt Employee Guidelines. Motion Carried.
2023-2024 Fee and Rates Schedule
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the 2023-2024 Fee and Rates Schedule. Motion Carried.
LTFM Plan
Briese moved with support from Merkel to approve the LTFM Plan.
Yes – Merkel, Schmidt, Briese
No – None Motion Carried.
PreK-12 Purchase Agreement
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the Purchase Agreement between The Dale J. Forst Revocable Trust and Jon Forst and GFW Public Schools. Motion Carried.
Fuel Bid
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to accept the Fuel Bid from UFC for the fuel for the 2023-24 school year. Motion Carried.
Milk and Juice Bid
Briese moved with support from Schmidt to accept the Milk and Juice Bid from Prairie Farms for the milk and juice for the 2023-24 school year. Motion Carried
Minnesota Read to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act Training
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve the Minnesota Read to Ensure Academic Development Act Training. (The board approved funds for the leadership team’s time and training costs to become structured literacy and/or dyslexia trainers to support Minnesota Read to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act compliance. Training will focus on LETRS, CERI, and related training.) Motion Carried.
Polices
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to approve Policies 102, 418, 419, 424, 506, 507, 509, 513, 514, 516.5, 524, 532, 534, 601, 602, 603, 604, 613, 616, 618, 620, 621, 624, 708, 709 and 806. Motion Carried
School Board Vacancy Process
Special Election to be held in November. Filing is from August 1, 2023 to August 15, 2023.
Filling the vacancies by appointment until election August 1, 2023 to August 15
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to hold appointment candidate interviews at the August 21st meeting. Motion Carried.
Resolution: Acceptance of Donations,
Br moved with support from to approve a $500.00 donation from Guide Craft, Inc., for the TCA, $500.00 donation from Tammy Rose, 3M Volunteer Match for the After Prom Committee, $420.00 donation from Pat Hentges & Rich Busse for jerseys for the 4th-6th grade football program and a $50.00 donation from First National Bank for the TCA.
Yes – Schmidt, Briese Merkel
No – None Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Schmidt moved with support from Briese to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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Independent School District #2365
GFW School Board
Board Work Session
August 7, 2023
GFW Early Childhood Room
Gibbon, MN
7:00 p.m.
Present: Superintendent Dr. Horton, Schmidt, Briese, Stehr, Press Hanson, Dr. Queener, TeamWorks via zoom
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Merkel called the work session to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Approve Agenda
Briese moved with support from Stehr to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
3. Discussion Items
a. Executive Committee
i. TeamWorks
Board survey will be conducted by TeamWorks
Meetings with Dr. Queener set for September 5, October 2, November 15 and December 4, 5-7 p.m.
ii. Annual School Board Schedule
iii. School Board Appointment Process
Went over questions
Give candidates Strategic Plan, Calendar/Schedule, governance model
4. Adjournment
Schmidt moved with support from Stehr to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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Independent School District #2365
GFW School Board
Special Meeting
August 7, 2023
GFW Early Childhood Room
Gibbon, MN
6:45 p.m.
Present: Superintendent Dr. Horton, Schmidt, Briese, Stehr, Press Hanson
Absent: None
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Merkel called the Special Meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
2. Approve Agenda
Schmidt moved with support from Stehr to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
3. School Board Member Status: Elected Official or School Employee Determination
Merkel moved with support from Briese that the school board are elected officials not school employees. Motion Carried.
4. Adjournment
Stehr moved with support from Briese to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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