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I have two children in the district and as my kids continue to grow, I want to be more involved in decisions that affect them, their classmates, and the community as a whole. CITY OF WACONIA MINUTES OF SCHEDULED MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Waconia Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Shaw. About $52.7 million of that is in the general fund, the bulk of which goes to teacher salaries and benefits, also educational services, supplies and equipment. They said that under the district's offer, wages for most teachers would not increase at all during the first year and by less than 1 percent during the second year. Submitted photo. At the same time, they say, teachers' salaries have grown more slowly than neighboring districts, leaving Waconia teachers' pay among the lowest. . Nathan also qualified to advance to the State Science Fair in St. Paul next month! In other business, the school board recently conducted a mid-year evaluation of new Superintendent Brian Gersich. February 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Work Session + Closed Session RE: Confidential Legal Advice, Labor Negotiation Strategy, Waconia Public Schools - District Office - Conf Rm A, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, January 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee - Special Meeting, Waconia Public Schools - District Office - Conf Rm C, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM - School Board Listening Hour w/WEA, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, December 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, December 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM - Work Session, December 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Closed Meeting Re: Superintendent Evaluation, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting RE: Superintendent Evaluation, November 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, November 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, November 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Canvass 2022 General Election, November 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, October 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, August 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, August 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM - Work Session, August 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, July 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, July 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, June 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting, June 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, May 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, May 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM - School Board Listening Hour w/WEA, May 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM - Special Meeting - Superintendent Finalist Interviews, May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, April 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, March 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, March 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, Monday, March 21, 2022 Immediately following the 7:00 PM Special Meeting - Work Session, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: Collective Bargaining Agreements, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, February 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, January 31, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, January 31, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, January 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, December 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, November 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, November 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, November 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, October 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, October 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, October 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, September 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, August 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, August 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Closed Meeting, August 2, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, July 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM - ISD 110 School Board Meeting, July 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM - ISD 110 School Board Policy Committee, July 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM - ISD 110 School Board Finance & Facilities Committee, July 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM - ISD 110 School Board Special Meeting RE: Superintendent's Evaluation, June 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: SY 2020-2021 Revised Budget and 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget Approval and School Board Salary for 2021-2022, June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, June 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 7, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting, In-Person WHS B107 (limited to 20) To attend In-person please sign-up before March 22 by email to: jkilian@isd110.org or, call 952-442-0600 / Virtual Meeting via ZOOM https://isd110.zoom.us/j/82858775686, May 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting RE: Labor Negotiations Strategy, May 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, May 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, April 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, April 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, March 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, March 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Special Meeting, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, March 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, February 1, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, January 25, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Special Meeting, January 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, January 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM - 2021 Organizational Meeting, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Policy Committee, December 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, December 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting, November 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Work Session, November 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: Canvass of Elections, Learning Model Discussion, November 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, November 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, November 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, October 26, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, October 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, October 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, September 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 24, 2020 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, August 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, August 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, July 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: LTFM Resolution and MSHSL Membership Renewal, July 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, July 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, June 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Special Meeting, June 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Closed Meeting, June 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, June 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, May 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, April 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, April 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, April 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, March 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, February 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, January 27, 2020 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, January 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, January 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting, January 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Work Session, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 14, 2019 at 7:45 PM - Work Session, October 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, September 23, 2019 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 9, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Policy Committee, September 3, 2019 at 6:45 PM - Work Session, February 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 28, 2019 at 8:00 PM - Special Meeting, January 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM - Policy Committee, November 8, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Work Session, October 22, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, St. Bonifacius City Hall - Community Room, September 24, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting, September 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Work Session, July 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting, June 25, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Special Meeting, June 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, April 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Work Session, January 8, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 11, 2017 at 5:15 PM - Work Session, November 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 23, 2017 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, October 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, September 11, 2017 at 6:15 PM - Policy Committee, August 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, August 14, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, July 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting for Superintendent's Evaluation, June 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Closed Meeting, June 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting, June 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, April 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, Waconia Middle School - C House Commons (lower level), February 13, 2017 at 8:30 PM - Work Session, February 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, January 23, 2017 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, January 9, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 24, 2016 at 7:05 PM - Work Session, October 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: Construction Bid Award, September 26, 2016 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 12, 2016 at 8:30 PM - Work Session, September 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 22, 2016 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, August 22, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, June 27, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Closed Meeting, June 13, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, April 11, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 21, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 22, 2016 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, January 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, November 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 5, 2015 at 6:10 PM - Work Session, September 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 24, 2015 at 7:45 PM - Work Session, August 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Closed Meeting, August 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, June 22, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Closed Meeting, June 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, April 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 16, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, January 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 24, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Work Session, October 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 22, 2014 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 3, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Waconia School Board and Waconia City Council, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Work Session - Joint Meeting with TLAC, January 27, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Work Session, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Document Share Only, January 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 28, 2013 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, October 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, September 23, 2013 at 8:15 PM - Closed Meeting, September 23, 2013 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting, May 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, April 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Work Session, January 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, May 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, February 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, October 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, August 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, July 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Facilities Committee - Full Board, May 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, January 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Organizational, November 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Organizational. Board Minutes and Agendas; Board Policies; Bylaws; Records Retention Schedule; 2021-2022 Board Meeting Dates; SWMetro Joint Powers Agreement ; State Testing; Programs. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. As students prepare to return to classrooms in the fall, battles over critical race theory and mask mandates are resurfacing at school board meetings nationwide. Two Childcare Stabilization Grant applications from Brian Julson. This will help us retain talented teachers and grow our schools as our community grows. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I also have a passion for lifelong learning. I am dedicated to helping Waconias kids ignite that same passion for learning in themselves. To be honest, Im running because I was asked to run. Board Meetings. person will not be tolerated. Minnesota statute requires school districts to review curriculum, and instruction. E.g. 3.A. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. They've got the funds to settle on a fair wage for the teachers.". I dont believe school board seats belong to anyone. I want to help take a fresh look at what we teach and how we prepare our students for the real world. Waconia, MN Meet the Candidates: Waconia School Board Sun Patriot 2022-10-10 As part of our Election 2022 coverage, the Waconia Patriot and Sun Patriot Newspapers reached out to candidates in contested races for local offices and asked them to respond to the same five questions for each office. We'd love to hear eyewitness 2024-25 At-a-Glance Calendar, KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2023 IS NOW OPEN. "I am on a board that is saying, given the current economic situation, we like our teachers, but a reasonable salary is a reasonable salary," Davis said. "If we have either a part of a building, a building, a floor that has a mask mandate, then they can return to school right now," she said. "Emotions were pretty high. The county extends from Minneapolis to the suburbs and outlying cities in the western part of the county. LOUDOUN COUNTY TEACHER RESIGNS IN PROTEST OF CRT LESSONS. The Wildcats defeated Rochester Mayo 43-26 in the quarterfinal round behind victories by Gabe Witschorik, Carter Katherman, Maverick Mueller, Lincoln Vick, Alex Torres, Levi Mueller, Max McEnelly, Alex Riley and Vincent Halliday. 31, 2026, Kelly Amott, Directorkamott@isd110.org We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere , 1709 Del Paso Boulevard,Sacramento,95815,US, United States, 3445 4th Ave,Sacramento,95817,US, United States, 1730 Broadway,Sacramento,95818,US, United States, The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street, Sacramento, United States, Midtown Stomp, 2534 Industrial Blvd, Ste 150,West Sacramento,CA,United States, Sacramento, United States, Harlow's, 2708 J Street,Sacramento,CA,United States, Sacramento, United States, Swabbies On The River Restaurant & Bar, 5871 Garden Highway, Sacramento, United States, Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine, 1704 Broadway, Sacramento, United States, Greenwood Creative Spaces, 3336 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, United States, Virtual Venue: Your Device, Your Device At Home , Sacramento , United States, Jose Rizal Community Center, 7320 Florin Mall Dr,Sacramento,CA,United States, Sacramento, United States, Southpointe Christian Center, 7520 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, United States, St. Paul Church, 3996 14th Ave,Sacramento,CA,United States, Sacramento, United States, 1701 L St, Sacramento, CA 95811-4023, United States, 3271 Marysville Blvd, 3271 Marysville Boulevard, Sacramento, United States, Downtown Sacramento, 828 J St, Sacramento, United States, KBar, 732 K Street,Sacramento,CA,United States, Sacramento, United States, KBar, 1000 K St, Sacramento, United States, We'll find event recommendations just for you. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Finally, I am a graduate of Waconia High School; I am part of our districts past, present and future. We need to return to strong financial standing to ensure we can recruit and retain great teachers, and continue to have amazing facilities. The Waconia High School wrestling team took fourth place at the Class 3A State Tournament on Thursday, March 2, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. I have experience managing budgets and making hard decisions around priorities. Jan. 1, 2021-Dec. 31, 2024, Luke DeBoer, Vice Chair/Clerkldeboer@isd110.org City of Waconia. Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it, After pandemic hit, cultural groups hope for boost from state, One of state's richest families feuds over $1 billion estate, Innocence Project takes up case of man convicted in Mpls. Committees: Policy, MNSHSL I am NOT a conservative, liberal, republican or democrat. Serving the cities of Waconia, St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Victoria, and New Germany, Minnesota Report Card - Bayview Elementary, Minnesota Report Card - Laketown Elementary, Minnesota Report Card - Southview Elementary, District 110 Strategic Plan and Annual Goals, Reconsideration of Instructional Materials, Kids' Company/Summer Verge Registration Information. Finally, we need to evaluate our priorities to make the best use of our limited resources. The board utilizes the expertise of the quality staff they have hired and doesnt micromanage. The School Board approved academic calendars for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years at its November 28 Regular Meeting. Below are the unedited responses from the candidates for Waconia School Board - Chad Almjeld, Kelly Amott, Jesse Bergstrom, Tyler Gangestad, Melanie Hagen, Kimberly Kelzer-Breeden, Steve Minor and Katherine Sodey. Statewide, 147 local unions and districts requested state mediation, compared with 111 during the last round of bargaining. The overview of the Financial Audit was essential to move forward with transparency and attention to detail. More than 125 teachers marched to a contentious school board meeting on Feb. 11 to voice their displeasure. Greg Abbott of Texas and Ron DeSantis of Florida have issued statewide prohibitions on mask mandates that local school districts are already attempting to challenge. Historically there has not been transparency in ISD110 when it comes to financials and it appears per the audit that we need better checks and balances. Although there was optimism that the mediation might lead to a settlement, that didn't happen. This would help funding for all MN districts. CLICK HERE to find out how. Submitted PhotoOutgoing Waconia school board members Mike Bullis, Rachel Myers, Brian Rothstein and Jackie Johnson were recognized by the board for their service to the district. As I type I cant claim to know the answer to our long-term solution. Error! I love challenges, and believe I have ideas to help increase transparency, protect parents choices, and guide policy that helps set clear direction to assist our new superintendent in leading ISD 110 schools in a way the entire community can be proud of. Be Proactive. ISD 110 has sustained generally flat budgets the past few years as guided by the districts statutory operating debt (SOD) recovery plan, while benefitting from additional revenues authorized in a voter-approved operating levy in 2020. Strong academics is the foundation for our schools, but not its only purpose. School Board. Signup today! It is paramount along the way that we teach kids that life is hard and imperfect. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I am passionate about public education and parental involvement in our childrens academic endeavors. Would you like to receive our daily news? As a parent of a special needs child, I have experienced the related academic challenges in our school district. Almost all of the additional money would go to pay higher benefit costs, they said. The forensic audit report provided great insight. Princeton School Board briefs: meeting Feb. 21 First, to protect itself and its teachers and employees, District 110 must maintain a net positive budget for the next few years to build up its reserves and eliminate its statutory operating debt. Circumstances are different for all, but you are not a victim and life isnt fair. DMCA NoticesNewspaper web site content management software and services. Waconia Public Schools | Waconia MN - Facebook Waconia is a vibrant community with the 2nd largest lake in the metro. The district still hasn't reached a contract after nearly three dozen meetings, two mediation sessions, a missed deadline and a fine. Posted on November 1, 2022 by admin. Financials is easily the number one issue for the community when it comes to the school district. Question 4: How do you think the district should address long-term funding issues? Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life, Mille Lacs Messenger/Aitkin Independent Age, Food shelf mulled for Cologne as need grows, Cologne moves ahead with downtown redevelopment, Lutheran Social Services recognizes Watertown woman, Alumni reflect on time with band ahead of anniversary, Speakeasy, Italian eatery set to open soon. I am a leader that values integrity and transparency. "They are sitting on a $2.28 million fund balance. In an evaluation summary shared at the Dec. 19 meeting, Board Chair Dana Geller stated, Superintendent Gersich has proven himself to be a successful leader for ISD 110 thus far All goals are actively in progress and the school board notes that Superintendent Gersich is making great strides in all areas.. However, Monday night's vote ensures students won't have to wear a mask on the first day. Curriculum development ensures that all students meet standards; it allows students to see themselves reflected in and connected to their learning. My previous school board experience has provided me with a strong background in school finance. The Wildcats fell to Hastings 21-38 in the semifinal round and 30-33 to Stillwater in the third place match. Signup today! Congratulations to Waconia High School senior Nathan Klitzke for being awarded the U.S. Air Force Certificate of Achievement for his project in Environmental Science at the Southern Minnesota Regional Science & Engineering Fair in Mankato on Saturday, February 11. Prepare for the future growth that we will no doubt be experiencing over the next few years. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The board will work with them to provide a clear financial picture and build on the progress already made to build back reserves. The school board in Broward County, Florida, which includes some of the Miami area, voted on Monday to require all students and teachers to wear masks in the classroom in a rebuke of DeSantiss ban. Ive been a father to three boys in this district for 20 years and Ive successfully built teams and cultures in my profession. We must support students emotional needs by teaching them to discuss and manage feelings, and support others. After Hearing From Passionate Parents, Waconia School Board Votes - MSN Copyright 2015-2023. The parents that want a say in whether their kid is forced to do something they are not ok with. Personally, this is also good timing as I will be finishing my masters degree in January, just as the new school boards activity will start. Requests must be submitted by email to the following email address: jkilian@isd110.org, Guidelines for Public Comment participation: My career has been focused on finding solutions and improving processes. I want the opportunity to play a part in this vision and help setup future school boards for success. Public comments are not live-streamed and are not recorded. Ill have to see the financials, demographic projections, and other related data in order to contribute to solving our complex financial challenges, but Ill be ready to tackle the significant responsibility associated with spending your tax dollars. Committees: Policy, Liaison to City of Waconia School board activism returns as Loudoun County advances controversial Committees: Finance,TLAC flower shop killing, Two Harbors residents renew 20-year fight to block development on Lighthouse Point, Woman, 18, shot to death in Minneapolis home; boy, 13, wounded; mom arrested, City of Houston votes to dump motorized trail project approved by DNR for offroading, Gophers beat top-ranked Ohio State 3-1 to win WCHA Final Faceoff. West Metro 15905652 As contract talks drag on, Waconia teachers, board appear far apart The district still hasn't reached a contract after nearly three dozen meetings, two mediation sessions, a. The Waconia School Board makes policy and oversees the districts budget, curriculum, personnel, and physical facilities. Teachers deserve the time, training and trust to do their jobs. HR Recommendations for Board Agenda 4.12.2021, Termination and Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers 4.12.2021, Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of Certain Probationary Teachers 4.12.2021, Year To Date Expense Report - 2020-2021 - 3-29-2021 (1), 3 4 21 Waconia 110 SOD commissioner letter FY 2020 (1), 616 School District System Accountability with edits, Board Policy No. Waconia, MN 55387 When we were looking for a home in Minnesota people spoke of this district or that as the best for our children. Laconia School Board School Administrative 30 Offices Superintendent Steve Tucker 39 Harvard Street Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 603-524-5710 Fax: 603-528-8442 Amy Hinds - Title IX District Officer Laconia School District SAU 30 Administrative Office For Students and Families > District Goals >

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