001He got in a fight with a V belt >> and you didn't win. >> Okay. >> Up the stairs. >> Take your breath. Yes. >> All right, everyone. at 7:00 and I'll call this board meeting to order. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance. >> I aliance 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. >> Miss Cook, will you please take both? Mr. Raven is absent. Everybody else is present. >> Okay. Thank you. Next item on the agenda would be item four, approval of the agenda. Is there any item any is there any Wait, should we have any business? I'm sorry. Am I reading this wrong? Is there any new business anybody would like added
002to the agenda? Hearing none, I would seek a motion a motion for approval of the agenda. >> So moved. Second. >> I have a motion for Mr. Welch and a second for Mr. G. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> I. Same sign. Motion carries. 6. Next item on the agenda is consent agenda items A through D. Is there any item any board member would like removed and discussed separately? Okay. Hearing none, I would seek a motion. >> Move. >> Second. I have a motion by Mr. G and a second by Miss Kefir. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Oppos same sign. Motion carries. 6. Next item on the agenda is a resolution accepting the donations and we had several. As always, we would like to thank everyone
003that donated to the girls basketball, softball, and a bunch of back to school supplies. Was that strictly just for Bonner or was the picture just taken there? >> The picture was taken there. >> Okay. So, it's for all the schools or BCI. >> Oh, elementary. Okay. That was just one of the questions I had when I saw that. >> Okay. Uh this is a resolution. So, I would seek a motion. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. Lowman and a second by Mr. Gist. And we'll go. Miss Cook. >> Hi. >> Mr. Gist. >> I. >> Miss Kefir. >> Hi. >> Mr. Lowman. >> Hi, >> Mr. Welch. >> Hi. >> And I for myself. Resolution carries 69 with one board member absent. Next item on the agenda is seven and eight, which
004we don't have anything tonight. So, we'll go down to nine, which is aim three, effective and efficient operations. And the first one is item A. We need to consider and approve the adult meal meal price ah meal prices. as said. So, we just need to approve them. I'll just throw in uh the Minnesota Department of Ed has not released their rates. Um if there's a significant difference between what they set as the rates and what we have here proposed, we'll just come back and seek a different approval from you. >> Okay. Students will still eat free. This is just the adult meal prices. >> When do they anticipate? >> Well, um school starts Tuesday. So, um, >> well, some some schools have already started. >> Yeah, they have. >> Okay. >> Across the state yet,
005and they still haven't decided. >> They We have not been informed of what the prices. >> Okay. All right. And we'll if there is a small difference, we're not going to come back, but if it's a significant change, then >> we'll come back and seek reapproval. >> What's the definition of significant? >> I would say at least 50 cents. Okay. Thank you for that. Is there any other questions or discussion? >> Okay, hearing none, I would seek a motion. >> Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. G and a second by Miss Kefir. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Post same sign. Motion carries. 6. Next item on the agenda would be consider and approve the 2526 admission prices um to match the Minnesota State High School League regular season.
006And this they're going up because they raised the rates. >> So the HVL conference is the one that raised the rates. Um and all of us were in the HVL. So we will be compliant with conference. Um the price that did change was adults going from seven to eight students state at five and seniors. We will continue to a dollar. Not all districts do seniors at a dollar, but that's a commitment we've made to our senior community. >> Okay. So adults at a dollar. Okay. >> Is there any been any data to any data yet from um like the passes that the little more significant pass program that we have? I don't know if usage is higher or if what kind of impact that's had to you know the general revenue from you know from
007sporting events or activities. >> So gate doesn't generate a lot of revenue for us. Um the gate that generates the revenue is the visitors >> because they can't use the pass. >> Yeah. >> Um but uh we definitely have seen an uptick in the passes because now they're electronic so you can put them on multiple phones. So a lot more families are participating in the passes which was the intent. >> Yeah. >> We wanted them to do that. >> Less cash less cash at the >> Y front which is beneficial too. >> And then you can't get mad at your kids for losing that little punch piece of paper >> or washing it. Oh, I know. Or the coat pocket. Yeah. Okay. >> Still have one. >> It's not valid anymore. >> Okay. Is there
008any other questions or discussion? Okay. Hearing none, I would seek a motion. Someone >> second. >> I have a motion by Miss Keeper and second by Mr. Gist. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Same sign. Motion carries. 6. Next item on the agenda would be the gymnastics program discussion. And um after talking to a couple board members, uh uh it was made a request by myself to add this to the agenda tonight just so that we can be transparent with the community other than what um is being seen on maybe uh social media. So, um I just want to start by saying that we recognize the value and dedication and the commitment of the students and our families and the community members have for the gymnastics program over the years. The
009decision to discontinue gymnastics we did not take lightly as a board or district and there are many there were many financial considerations that the board determined that the program was no longer sustainable for our district's budget. And that's why during alignments gymnastics program was on there. So um just wanted to have some discussion because um there's a lot going on uh around about uh pursuing a co-op. So some of the community members have asked about pursuing a co-op and and a way to continue the program. In addition, there have been statements that a neighboring district has extended an invitation to enter co-op. But upon discussion with their chair, their superintendent, and their activities director, which I've done via email, it has been determined that the invitation for a co-op was not extended to Sturville. So,
010after careful consideration, that's why our board hasn't gone forward with a co-op. And even if a staff member from a neighboring district has shown or spoken interests, the superintendent and their board have not. So I just wanted to put it on there for discussion. >> Can you clarify? So you said that you talked to those emailed those people >> and that they had said an invitation was not extended, >> but did they say that an invitation like they were not interested or they just said it wasn't extended? Um the uh email that I received back from their superintendent and board chair was that the neighboring district is not interested. >> Is that something we need to formally ask them and get a for lack of a better word a rejection from them? >> No, because
011then they would have to vote >> and they would have to bring it before their board. So you normally districts just don't go around like asking for co-ops. Um they come to you and say we want a co-op. >> Okay. >> So Kassen or sorry the neighboring district which was Cassin which has been put out there would have to vote. Their board would have to vote. It doesn't matter what their AD says. Their board has to vote and then their board would come to us and ask and then we would have to vote. So the Cassie school board has to vote to extend the invitation. We don't go to them. >> Am I right? We can if the board were to pass a motion to ask for an invite. So it can be done in
012the reverse order, but then our board would have to vote. >> Is there just so I have things straight in my head. We're obviously not going to pursue a co-op like we had with Chatfield because we'd cut gymnastics because of funding. If we would pursue the same type of co-op, it would cost us money. So then the other option is what? >> Um well, there's other >> because I' I've heard about this open co-op thing. Yeah, there are other types of co-ops, but the other dis the neighboring district would have to be on board with that as well. So that would be us asking them for that type of co-op. Us approving to ask them for that type of co-op and then them approving that to be have >> because I think we all know
013at this table like financially we can't afford >> Yeah. >> to pay for >> and an open co-op means the families that are in it pay the bill to the other school. I'm assuming >> whatever that whatever they come up with in their contract for agree >> is that how like it goes with Louis or can you explain that like what things maybe >> co-op would be the families pay the full per athlete cost >> whatever that might be >> and that's the way the hockey co-op with little works >> that means the transportation any fees for that district any coaching >> coaching fees the equipment Yeah. In the farms in the plies. >> What does hockey cost? Do you have >> I think it's around 750. >> So if so either either way we
014want either way it would go about they would either have to come to us or we would have to go to them and then their board would ultimately be the one to vote after either before or after our board. But who the thing where there could be reservations would be if if an AD or a staff member is saying that there's interest but their superintendent and their board isn't having interest and how would the contract be written up for there's not going to be neverending funds right because right now there are funds but the athletes from last year had to use the ex the um amount that was in the 900 account has been offered to each athlete that was on the team this year to use at their discretion for gymnastics fees to do
015lessons or club or to a club or you know whatever they a camp of whatever type that had be related to gymnastics. um that author would still stand to every athlete that was on the team that in the past year, not just to the athletes that might enter into an open co-op. So in an open co-op, if a girl was to sign up for gymnastics, it would be laid up like sure you can do gymnastics with this district, but you have to pay this much. So even moving forward. So if the funds are gone that they were given from their account and they want to still continue it three more years down the road, the agreement would be you have to pay this. How does that work? I guess to me it's like the equity
016piece of that too. Like there's no free and reduce. There's no none of that. So in the short term there would be money for these girls that were on the gymnastics team until it's eaten up by >> them just those girls >> the sports fees at that point they're on their own right >> and any new athletes. >> Yeah. >> But that money can only be used for the girls that were on the team last year. So if a girl seventh grade this year says I want to go join that co-op, they wouldn't have the funds. They would have to pay that fee. >> So that gets >> that was the um >> tricky. >> Yes, it would be tricky. >> And it's tricky too because uh co-oping with the neighboring district too could maybe
017put them in different categories as far as what what level they compete at. >> But to me, that's Kassen's the neighboring district's decision, right? If they are like, "No, we don't we don't want the extra kids because it would change our class or whatever," then then they get to say no to that. >> How many classes are there? So, it was um put on the agenda for discussion so that we could make sure that we had a public discussion. There's nothing on here as far as a vote unless somebody proposed a vote. I guess we would need to put it on the next agenda because we didn't revise the agenda at the beginning. >> And just so everybody understands, we can't even do that tonight. We would have to put it on two weeks from
018now. >> Okay. And we we can't even say that there would for sure be agreeance from another board. >> Yeah, I >> because of what information >> we know what the gymnastics community is hoping for, >> right? >> But we can't even do anything about that tonight. We have to wait two weeks >> to even decide if we're going to do that. So is there any other discussion? All right. So we'll move on. Next item on the agenda would be item 10 board committee updates facilities. Um other than uh we met with the um coaches and those who would rent the track and field for any purpose and went through expectations for um moving forward with the new facility. Um basically the track will be for running and walking only. There won't be any um
019running sleds or pull your buddy kinds of activities on the track. >> Um there won't be any of that on the new football field either. So the sod is still I mean if you lift the corner it hasn't taken root, right? So it's just sod. Um we are not allowing any cleats on the track only track spikes. Um there will be mats for them to use. Um they'll extend 18 ft onto the track for the you know the bench activity when the players are walking around the bench and then to cross over onto the track. There'll be some heavy duty mats that they have to stay on. Um they need to use their ball boys and ball drills to go get balls. They can't we're not going to let the athletes run across the track
020even though it's just four steps. Um, they are not going to be allowed to take vehicles on the track or onto the field without prior app prior approval from Mr. Light or Mr. Hughes. Um, the training cart is probably the only one that's going to be allowed out there. Um, what else did we talk about? Uh, there um there have been um different kinds of things that they wanted to stake into the ground like um mini nets and those kinds of things. We're not going to allow any stakes anymore because of the irrigation system. If they puncture one of those PVC pipes for the irrigation system, we got to dig that up and redo that part of the field. So, um, it's just been a major investment of our resources and we're going to try
021to make sure we do everything we can to make it last 25 years before we have to reinvest again. So, quite a few expectations, guidelines, rules that were shared with them today. Um, basically if they're wondering if they should do it, they need to get prior approval because if you're wondering, you probably shouldn't. >> And then anybody who um doesn't follow the expectations or is inappropriate with their use may use may lose access. So um other things that we are looking to not have on the field would be camps. So those Saturday morning kind of activities that sometimes we do with the with the younger students, um those will be played off varsity field, they'll be under varsity fields. Um you know, just anything that would put that sad in jeopardy, we're just going to
022really try to take care of it as much as we can. And then also for next spring with the track, um many times the athletes will hang out on the infield when they're not participating in events. That's going to stop. We're going to make sure that they're not on the infield when they're not in events. Just those kids that are in events will be on the infield. Um there has been a tradition of our communities going onto the field after the games. We're probably not going to be having that happen this fall um just because we want to make sure that sod takes root. So there'll be some changes. Um the fencing is going to be a little bit more um preventive in um where kids can go. Um, we had some concerns with safety
023in the past. So, the fencing is going to make sure that we can make sure or ensure that the environment is safe for all kids that are at the game. Um, yeah. So, there's going to be some changes. It'll look different. We're totally excited. The lights itself is going to be so phenomenal. It's just the candles are just amazing. So, um, yeah. So some of these restrictions with the with the turf, um I mean you're not saying that's like permanent forever over maybe maybe a couple years. So things really get established and >> and um until it's really it's good. >> Uh I mean we just needed to >> we need for >> treat it with gentle hands and feet, right? For sure. And even then, it might still get a little bit of damage
024this just by playing on it. >> Yeah, >> hope not. >> All right, here's the question. We postpone a game if we get a sudden down storm and the field turns mud. >> Yeah, I mean, we're, you know, fingers are crossed that we can be here for opening night. Um, but there's there's weather hasn't been our friend necessarily this summer and so we are a little bit behind on the schedule. Um, we're doing everything we can to make sure we can play that first game. >> Well, no, but I'm I'm talking Okay, so we're back to playing all of a sudden we get a wet >> wet stretch in there >> and then tear up the field. I know. So are are we going to make a decision to >> Kurt and Josh are are
025the ones that are monitoring all of that and if we have to relocate that game to the opposing teams field those would be things that we look at. >> Yeah. >> But with improved drainage hopefully >> hopefully yeah >> hopefully that won't be the case. What what are your cut center spacing? >> Yeah 20 foot centers 40 foot centers >> Josh that's a Josh question. Yeah. Um next for committee updates would be meet and confer which I know that one has amended negotiations. So we are in process with the teachers union, the educational support staff union and the administrative assistant union and uh continuing to have discussions. Um language is done for most of them and we are now on to the financial packages >> um policy >> none >> and then other I know
026Troy you went to a meeting >> guys. Yeah. So I went to Minnesota State High School League region 1A um meeting as part of their committee. Um they met August 21st in Oatana. Um most of the agenda a large portion of the agenda is the first like meeting of their start of their year. So it was a lot of housekeeping type stuff. Um we did change a couple of uh rules for baseball tournaments being counted as uh one contest rather than three over a weekend. uh similar type policy change for uh 36 hole golf events and lineups. Um golf alternates. Um they talked about uh being able to switch alternates on those tournament days between days. Um, and then they were going to try and there was a one on the table to change uh
027the class sizes for for golf and that I think that one got denied by the 80s the 80 committee did not approve of that. So that was about it. It was actually it was pretty short. They went over a bunch of financial information. Um, possibility of the region being able to give some dollars back to the 17 school districts that participate. So >> nice. >> They made they made some pretty good money on some of their events. Lacrosse makes pretty good money. I know. I saw. So, but yeah, that was about it. It was It was interesting. I got to meet a bunch of the other I think there was only one other school board member. The rest of our superintendents are EDS or and one principal I think. So, but uh we meet again
028October 1st and that one's a little bit more of approving uh tournaments, regional tournaments scheduled. So, >> great. >> There's four meetings a year. So there's we do an awards banquet for the regional awards on the 22nd of January and then a wrap up meeting essentially in April. Then the same cycle starts all over again. >> Awesome. Well, thank you for going. >> Yeah. >> Are there any other updates? >> No. Okay. Hearing none. Uh next item on the agenda would be adjournment. I would seek a motion. >> So moved. Second. >> I have a motion by Mr. G and a second by Miss Keer. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Post same sign. Motion carries. 6. Meeting is adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Thank you everyone.