TRITON ISD NO. 2125 – SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
TRITON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER – DODGE CENTER
& ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING
-Meeting Proceedings-
Chair Henslin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those members present: Wendy Kenworthy, Rebecca Knutson, Duane Bartel, Lloyd Henslin, Jr., Dale Jensen, Jim Jensen, and Brian Ginder; absent: none. Also present: Superintendent Craig Schlichting, Principal Luke Lutterman, Principal Shane Van Beek, Dean of Students Tricia Johnson, Student Council Representatives Corey Lilledahl, Tina Kozisek, and 3 visitors. There were no visitors present via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bartel/Knutson motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Cobra Pride honoree Marit Lang was recognized and congratulated.
J. Jensen/Kenworthy motioned to approve the consent agenda including the October 16, 2023 regular school board meeting minutes and October 25, 2023 study session minutes; budget update; claims and bills; treasurer’s report; donations; nonresident/open enrollment agreements for students #112023A, #112023B, #112023C, #112023D, #112023E, #112023F, and #112023G; long-term substitute agreement for Caroline Gosse as TES Teacher; maternity leave requests for #112023A effective April 22, 2024-June 3, 2024 and # 112023B effective April 15, 2024-June 3, 2024, resignation for Jill Roussopoulos as educational assistant, and extra-curricular contracts for Jamie Bodenstab as Head Dance Coach, Jaime Geers as Assistant Dance Coach, Stephanie Maas as One Act Play Director and SADD Advisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Ginder/J. Jensen motioned to approve the 2023-2024 snow removal quote with Boyum Tree Service, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/D. Jensen motioned to approve the Triton Education Minnesota Contract for 2023-2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Bartel/Ginder motioned to approve the Education Minnesota Triton School Employees Contract for 2023-2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Kenworthy/Knutson motioned to approve the final certified staff seniority list for 2023-2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Bartel/Kenworthy motioned to approve the final classified staff seniority list for 2023-2024. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/D. Jensen motioned to approve Principal Shane Van Beek as LEA Representative. Motion carried unanimously.
Knutson/J. Jensen motioned to approve the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation. Voting in favor: J. Jensen, Kenworthy, Knutson, D. Jensen, Bartel, Ginder, and Henslin. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. (Attachment A)
Enrollment figures were reviewed.
Student Council Representatives Corey Lilledahl reported on Trick or Canning, the Color Run, and upcoming events for December.
Chair Henslin and Superintendent Schlichting gave a ZED update.
A.D. Corey Black reported on fall sports honors, the MSHSL Foundation, Gopher Conference Leadership Training, fall play, winter sports, MHS Induction, boys volleyball interest form.
Principals Shane Van Beek, Luke Lutterman, and Dean of Students Tricia Johnson reported on Terrence Talley presentations, Kindness Retreat, Conferences, band and choir concert, and the STEAM Summit.
Superintendent Craig Schlichting reported on a crosswalk update and meeting with the City, door alarm update, Spanish Immersion Program, and negotiations.
D. Jensen/Knutson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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School District Clerk
