00110 through 24. Oh, one nomination 30 minutes. Look at them over there like [laughter] >> Okay, we are live. >> Oh, it's 7 o'clock. I now call this meeting to order. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance. [cough] [clears throat] >> Oh, to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [clears throat] >> So then all the way down until he becomes clerk. >> So you'll have to do the first two nominations too then. >> Sure. >> Okay. All right. [clears throat] All right. First item on the agenda is approval of the agenda. Is [clears throat] there any new business to bring before the board? Oh, I'm sorry. Miss Cook, will you please take attendance? >>
002Everybody is present. >> Okay. Thank you. All right. Next item on the agenda is approval of the agenda. Is there any new business to bring before the board? >> Okay. Hearing none, I would seek a motion for approval of the agenda. >> So moved. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. Ravenhorse and a second by Mr. Gist. All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> I oppose same sign. Motion carries 70. Next item on the agenda would be nom nominations are open for school board chair. [clears throat] >> I would like to nominate Nicole Raymond for school board chair. >> I'll second that motion. Are there any other nominations for chair? Are there any other nominations for chair? No other nominations for chair. Nicole Raymaker is elected as a school board
003chair. >> Next item on the agenda is nominations for are open for school board vice chair. >> Nominate Christy Cook. [snorts] >> I will second the nomination for Christy Cook. Are there any other nominations for chair? >> Vice chair. Are there any other nominations for vice chair? And are there any other nominations for vice chair? Hearing none, Christy Cook is nominated and elected as school board vice chair. [clears throat] Next item on the agenda is nominations are open for school board clerk. [snorts] I would like to nominate Ryan Ravenhorse for clerk. >> Second. Are there any other nominations for clerk? Are there any other nominations for clerk? And are there any other nominations for clerk? Hearing none, Ryan Ravenhorse has been elected as a school board clerk. >> The next item on the agenda is
004nominations are open for the school board treasurer. I would like to nominate Stephanie Kefir for school board treasurer. >> Second. >> Are there any other nominations for school board treasur? [snorts] Are there any other nominations for school board treasure? And lastly, are there any other nominations for school board treasurer? Hearing none, nominations are closed. And Stephanie Kefir is the school board treasurer. [snorts] Thank you. Next item on the agenda is to consider and approve Laura Kokus as the school board secretary. I would seek a motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. G and a second by Miss Kefir. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Same sign. Motion carries 70. Next item on the agenda is to consider and approve the meeting dates for 2026 meetings.
005This was handed out at the last meeting. I didn't hear anything of any conflicts or holidays or anything like that. Is there any discussion? [snorts] Okay. Hearing none, I would seek a motion. >> So moved. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. Ravenhorse and a second by Mr. Welch. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Both same sign. Motion carries. 70. Excuse me. Next item on the agenda is item seven to consider and approve that we conduct business on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12th, 2026. [snorts] Is there any discussion? Okay. Hearing none, I would seek a motion. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. G and a second by Miss Cook. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Oppos same sign. >> Motion
006carries. 70. Next item on the agenda is item eight. The school consider and approve the school board compensation and nothing has changed since last year. Is there any discussion? >> Um I thought that went well. Mhm. >> I mean, it was a change. So, I thought it was >> I don't have any issue with it. And >> any feedback from the accounting side of it, like the tracking or >> um I just turned in the attendance the morning after um if it was a meeting or a committee special meeting or committee meeting and they processed it through payroll. It's easy. >> Okay. Is there any other discussion? >> Okay. Hearing none, I would seek a motion. >> So move. Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. G and a second by Miss Keeper. All
007those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Post. Same sign. >> Motion carries 70. Next item on the agenda is to look at your sheet in front of you for your >> [snorts] >> um committees for the next year. [clears throat] Is there any discussion or anything that doesn't work for someone? If you were on a committee and you're leaving, for example, I was on the community ed committee, I will um email and let them know that you're taking over. So then then they'll make sure to continue um giving you the information for the meetings. It's just four times a year. >> Um and Miss Cook with assigning you for the online governance because you were on that before and meet and confer because they're just not quite as busy. I figured that would
008be okay. >> Totally fine. >> Okay. Otherwise, everyone else look okay. >> Looks good to me. >> We'll want to discuss for the negotiations because the committee membership is changing whether or not you want to um finish up with the teachers with the members that we had or if we're going to transition to having the new board member on the committee. So, it's just a >> I was just thinking about that. >> Yeah. amongst the >> would that be like I mean even if we voted if this was voted on and approved would that be any problem if >> no it would just be an agreement >> I would say it's probably an official these people have put the time in and they're to continue until [clears throat] >> I would change >> Christy and
009>> well if he will teachers you were good >> right so yeah I'm yeah really >> teachers >> the one thing I thought about is perhaps to finish the teachers with will Troy and Nicole, but we um the principles they have submitted their letter to engage and maybe that's when we start with the new committee. >> Sure. Yeah. >> Troy and Nicole do the principles and then moving forward to all of that. >> Y sounds that sounds good. >> Great. Thank you. >> Okay. [clears throat] So, I would seek a motion to approve the committees. >> So, moved. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. Ravenhorse and a second by Mr. Gist. All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> I pull same sign. Motion carries 70. [snorts] The next motion
010is for items 10 through 24. All normal yearly organizational items. Is there any item any board member would like to discuss? Otherwise, the motion approves all of them. I'll just speak to numbers 23 and 24. >> Okay. I was going to ask questions, so go ahead. Yeah. >> Um, the IRS has increased the rate for mileage. Um, but in light of our financial situation, both Dan and I are recommending that we just maintain what we've had at 67 cents. Um, fueling up your vehicle is not as expensive as it was last year, so it would make sense to maintain the same rate. um meal reimbursements of course um yes there has been inflation in the cost of meals but at the same time we are considering that >> we'd rather keep this stable and not
011decrease something else that might be in the classroom supplies or whatever. So um if the board is in agreement with that would be a recommendation. >> What is the IRS rate right now? Is it 70? I think it's 70. >> I think it's 70 for mileage. Yeah. >> I mean, not to be ticky tacky, but I mean, I think if you get reimbured from your company and if it's not to the IRS rate, you can actually deduct that three cents if you want to, >> right? I mean, just saying. I know it's I know it's just a deduction [cough] and it's not [clears throat] a direct compensation, but just saying. [snorts] [clears throat] >> Is there any other questions or discussion? >> Okay. I would seek a motion for um 10 through 24. >> Second.
012>> I have a motion by Mr. Lowman and a second by [clears throat] Miss Keeper. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> All same sign. >> Motion carries. 70. Next item is to review policy 209 and this is the code of ethics for um school board members. So, what we're going to do, given that I have barely any voice, is I'm going to read the opening statement and then we're going to go around the table with Mr. Welch doing A, Christy doing B, Ryan C, Troy D, Stephanie E, and Aaron F. So, I'll start with the policy 209 code of ethics. The purpose of this policy is to assist the individual school board member in understanding his or her role as part of the school board and in recognizing the contribution
013that each member must make to develop an effective and responsible school board member. [snorts] >> General statement of policy. Each school school board member shall follow the code of ethics stated in this policy. As a as a member of the school school board, I will attend school board meetings. Come to the meetings prepared for a discussion of the agenda items. Listen to the opinions and views of others, including but not limited to other schoolboard members, administration, staff, students, and community members. Vote my conscience after informed discussion unless I abstain because of a conflict of interest exists. Support the decision of the school board even if my position concerning the issue was different. recognize the integrity of my predecessors and associates and appreciate their work. Be primarily motivated by a desire to provide the best possible
014education for the students of my district. Inform my inform myself about the proper duties and functions of a school board member. >> In performing the proper functions of a schoolboard member, I will focus on education policy as much as possible. Remember, my responsibility is to set policy, not to implement policy. Consider myself a trustee of public education and do my best to protect, conserve, and advance its progress. Recognize that my responsibility exercised through the actions of the school board as a whole, is to see that the schools are properly run, not to run them myself. Work through the superintendent, not over or around the superintendent. Delegate the implementation of schoolboard decisions to the superintendent. Section C to maintain relations with other members of the school board. I will respect the rights of others to have
015and express opinions. Respect the authority respect that authority rests with the school board in legal session, not with the individual members of the school board except as authorized by law. Make no disparaging remarks in or out of schoolboard meetings about other members of the school board or their positions. Keep an open mind about how I will vote on any proposition until the board has met and fully discussed the issue. Make decisions by voting in schoolboard meetings after all sides of debatable questions have been presented and insist that committees be appointed to serve only in an advisory capacity to the school board. >> Section G. in meeting my responsibilities to Miami community. I will attend attempt to [clears throat] appraise the plan for both the present and future educational needs of the school district and community.
016Attempt to obtain adequate financial support for the school district's programs. Insist that business transactions of a school district be ethical and open and strive to uphold my responsibilities and accountability to the taxpayers in my school district. >> Uh section E. In working with the superintendents of school and staff, I will hold the superintendent responsible for the administration of the school district. Give the superintendent authority um commensurate with his or her responsibilities. Assure that the school district will be administered by the best professional personnel available. Consider the recommendation of the superintendent in hiring all employees. participate in schoolboard action after considering the recommendation of the superintendent and only after the superintendent has furnished adequate information supporting the recommendation. Insist that the superintendent keep the school board adequately informed at all times and offer the superintendent counsel
017and advice. Recognize the status of the superintendent as the chief executive officer and a non voting ex official member of the school board. Refer all complaints to the proper administrative officer or insist that the be presented in writing to the whole school board for proper referral according to the chain of command. Present any personal criticisms of an employee to the superintendent. provides support for the superintendent and employees of the school district so they may perform their proper functions on a professional level. Section F. In fulfilling my legal obligations as schoolboard member, I will comply with all federal, state, and local laws relating to my work as schoolboard member. Comply with all school district policies as adopted by the school board. Abide by all rules and regulations as how you say that word probably mleigated by
018the Minnesota school district Minnesota Department of Education and other state and federal agencies with jurisdiction over school districts. Recognize that school district business may be legally transacted only in an open meeting of the school board. Avoid conflicts of interest and refrain from using my schoolboard position for personal gain. Take no private action that will compromise the school board or administration. Guard the confidentiality of information that is protected under half the law. >> Thank you all. >> I think this is a good exercise to do. >> I agree. >> For sure. >> I agree. Thank you all. Okay. Next item on the agenda would be to um discuss the MSBA conference and schedule. Um so those of you arriving Wednesday, we're going to meet in the lobby at 3 or excuse me 4:30 be because there's
019an ISG gathering and on the way to that we will check in and we will check those of you that aren't coming Wednesday in as well. So that way Thursday when you come for the opening session, we'll have your stuff for you already so you don't have to wait in line. And then Thursday we'll do the opening session and then we'll have a group lunch and then at the lunch we can discuss um what um sessions you want to go to. Um not everyone has had a chance to look and or get the app yet. So um we can do that at lunch just so that we don't double up. >> Is the app live now Christie? >> Yes. Okay. [cough] >> Are there any questions? >> Am I the only one coming up Thursday
020morning? >> I believe me. Miss Kefir is as well. So, we'll have your stuff for you um at the opening session. >> As far as checking in and getting your hotel room and stuff, I don't know how if they'll be able to do that before or after. >> I'm not sure they'll be able to get you in before you go to the general session. You can check call >> my stuff in the truck anyway. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Okay. >> We'll save a spot in line to get in the doors. There'll be a group text going around like usually >> um I believe it's 9 doors open at night. >> And I was and I'll say if you're going to like if you're going to have to drive a pickup I'm going to call ahead
021because last time they had didn't you have to park or get valet? >> Yeah, I'm not bringing that. >> Yeah, I was going to say like and I and I called ahead because I was going to have to drive a big truck to it and they're like, "Oh, no, no, no, don't do that." Because they were they were constructing the parking the parking ramp. So, I'm going to call again to see what that situation is like now. Just if I find anything that's going to hamper anybody, I'll send a message. I'm going to text you guys. >> Is Laura coming with as well? >> So, she'll be on the group text as well with us. >> Okay. [snorts] >> Okay. Um, if there aren't any other questions on that, I'll move along to complete the
022greater signup sheet and that's gone around for everyone to sign and then I'll just take it when you guys are done so that I can fill in whatever's empty for me. >> Fill in the gaps. Yep. [snorts] Um and then um uh two reminders that aren't on the agenda, but I want to say before we um adjourn. January 12th, which would be next week, 6 p.m. is our meeting with MSBA and January 21st, 6 p.m. is our meeting with MSBA and then we will interview on the 24th. Just want to make sure all of you have those on your calendar. >> Sorry, what was that? You said the >> the 12th. Yep. I got that. >> And the 21st. >> Do we know the time on the 24th at all? >> It's kind of an
023all day thing, right? >> I think it's 8:30. >> 9:00 a.m. is what I got. >> I think it's 8:30, but it'll depend on how many. >> I got eight [laughter] and I got nine. >> I put 8 to 5 in my calendar, I believe. Um, but >> we can confirm on the 12th >> next week when we meet with >> I'm just going to put all day. >> I'm gonna Yeah, >> I put it as all day, too. I'm just gonna start set mine a little earlier just in case. >> In between, we will look at >> each of us will be responsible to look at >> applications. >> Yep. >> Say that again. >> Between the 12th and the 21st, we each will be responsible to look at applications and then on the
02421st we're deciding. >> We're decid um and then lastly before we adjourn, Miss Self would like to read a statement. So, um I just wanted to circle back to um last December 12th and 15th and then the final week of school. Our school Steuartville school district and community continue to heal following the tragic events on December 12th that deeply impacted our students, staff, families, and community members. We acknowledge the profound pain and trauma that continue to that we continue to experience and we share in the heartbreak that was caused by this tragedy. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support, care, and prayers from our community and beyond. These acts of kindness remind us that we are not alone during this difficult time. For our staff and students, our highest priority remains their safety,
025well-being, and emotional health. We are thankful for the support of so many organizations, groups, individuals, our dedicated staff, and our district leadership team. Together, we are committed to ensuring that our schools are places of care, understanding, and stability. As we continue on this journey of healing and renewal, we ask for continued prayers for hope, strength, and courage. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Next item on the agenda would be adjournment. >> So moved. Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. Ravenhorse and a second by Mr. Lman. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> I. Post. Same sign. Motion carried. Meeting is adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Thank you everyone. [clears throat]