TRITON ISD NO. 2125 – SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
TRITON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER – DODGE CENTER, MN
& ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING
(ANDROY HOTEL 1213 TOWER AVE.,
SUPERIOR, WI 54880)
-Meeting Proceedings-
Chair Lloyd Henslin, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those members present: Lloyd Henslin, Jr., Duane Bartel, Jim Jensen, Dale Jensen, Wendy Kenworthy, and Rebecca Knutson; present via ZOOM: Brian Ginder. Also present: Superintendent Craig Schlichting, Principal Shane Van Beek, Principal Luke Lutterman, Dean of Students Tricia Johnson, A.D. Corey Black, Tina Kozisek and 5 visitors.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Logan Tufte spoke during open forum regarding his Senior Project, an instrument drive for the school band.
J. Jensen/D. Jensen moved to approve the agenda as presented. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Administrative Team was recognized and congratulated as Cobra Pride honorees.
Bartes/Kenworthy motioned to approve the consent agenda including the July 17, 2023 regular meeting minutes and August 2, 2023 study session minutes as presented; budget update; claims and bills; treasurer’s report; open enrollment/nonresident agreements for students #082123A, #082123B, #082123C, #082123D, #082123E, #082123F, #082123G, #082123H, #082123I, #082123J, and #082123K; contracts for Andrea Possehl as School Nurse, Dave Livingston as Bus Driver, and Brad Spitzack as Bus Driver; resignation for Ray Spalding as Bus Driver effective August 21, 2023, and maternity leave request for #082123A effective January 19, 2024 through June 3, 2023. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/Kenworthy motioned to approve the Triton Elementary School Student Handbook for 2023-2024. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Bartel/Knutson motioned to approve the Triton Middle School Student Handbook for 2023-2024. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Knutson/Kenworthy motioned to approve the Triton High School Student Handbook for 2023-2024. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/D. Jensen motioned to approve the Staff Handbook for 2023-2024. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Kenworthy/Knutson motioned to approve the Policy updates. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/D. Jensen motioned to approve the Resolution for Appointing an Identified Official with Authority for the External User Access Recertification System. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. (Attachment A)
Knutson/Bartel motioned to establish December 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. as the regular board meeting to discuss the Levy & Budget. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Jensen/Kenworthy motioned to approve reauthorizing the Safe Learning Plan. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Henslin gave a ZED update on the resignation of a counselor and hiring a Dean of Students, SRO agreement with the City of Kasson, ALC age increase to 22, and a presentation of a plan to present their own diploma, requiring 24 credits.
A.D. Corey Black reported on the fall sports kick off, Shelly Bungum awarded the 2023 Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year for Track & Field.
Principal Van Beek reported addition of a full court basketball court, back-to-school interviews, September 7th is the first day of school, summer staff thank you, FAST and PRESS training for staff.
Dean of Students Tricia Johnson reported on Standard Response Protocol and training.
Principal Lutterman also thanked the summer staff and reported on TMS/THS Open House 8/31, 6th grade parent meeting, and 6th grade and 9th grade orientation 9/5.
Superintendent Schlichting reported on Suicide Prevention Week, new teacher workshop, staff workshop week, and summer staff appreciation lunch.
Bartel/J. Jensen motioned to adjourn the meeting at7:08 p.m. Voting in favor: Kenworthy, Knutson, Ginder, Bartel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
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School District Clerk
