TRITON ISD NO. 2125 – SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
TRITON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER – DODGE CENTER, MN
& ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING
-Meeting Proceedings-
Chair Lloyd Henslin, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those members present: Wendy Kenworthy, Rebecca Knutson, Duane Bartel, Lloyd Henslin, Jr., Dale Jensen and Jim Jensen, and Brian Ginder; absent: none. Also present: Superintendent Craig Schlichting, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Tina Kozisek and 35 visitors. There were no visitors present via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jill Roussopoulos spoke on behalf of the Triton Classified Staff.
J. Jensen/Knutson motioned to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Ole Kispert, Braxton Milner, Lula Rud, Maya Wachter, Mason Henslin, Griffin Snyder, Kaiden Adreon, Jenae Keener, Hayden Sackett, Mason Bills, Salma Fernandez, and Andrew Edge were recognized and congratulated as Cobra Pride honorees this month.
Bartel/Ginder motioned to approve the consent agenda including the September 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes as presented; budget update; claims and bills; treasurer’s report; open enrollment/nonresident agreements for students #101623A, #101623B, #101623C, #101623D, #101623E, #101623F, #101623G, and #101623H; contracts for Simplicia Agerter as ESL Childcare Assistant, Kristine Ocampo Mora as Bilingual Liaison, and extra-curricular contract for Jennifer Ryg as Fall Play Director. Motion carried unanimously.
Jason Boynton from Smith Schafer and Associates presented the 2022-2023 audit.
Knutson/J. Jensen motioned to approve the 202-20232 audit. Motion carried unanimously.
Bartel/Ginder motioned to approve creating a Gifted and Talented activity account. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/Kenworthy motioned to approve the proposed Certified Staff Seniority List for 2023-2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Kenworthy/Knutson motioned to approve the proposed Classified Staff Seniority List for 2023-2024. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Jensen/Bartel motioned to approve the ZED Joint Powers Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Henslin stated that the ZED meeting had been cancelled and has not been rescheduled yet.
Superintendent Schlichting gave the A.D. report: boys volleyball will be a spring sport, A.D. Black is planning a student survey to see determine interest.
Superintendent Schlichting gave the principals’ report: TES is holding conferences, Unity Day, THS service-learning day, and Standard Response Protocol drills.
Superintendent Schlichting reported on the sport court installation, negotiations, and the upcoming Study Session October 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Bartel/J. Jensen motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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School District Clerk
