PELICAN RAPIDS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 12, 2024

The Pelican Rapids Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 12, 2024 in the conference room at the high school at 7:00 a.m. Board members present: Molly Welch, Jon Karger, Greg Larson, and Brenda Olson Board Members Absent: Anne Peterson and Staci Allmaras
Student Representatives present: Eduardo Sanchez
Student Representatives absent: None
Others Present: Brian Korf, Derrick Nelson, Laura Januszewski, Emily Evenson, Rudy Martinez, Cary Haugrud, PJ Breen,
Madison Abarr, John Peter.
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 a.m. and the pledge of allegiance was led by Chair, Jon Karger.
Brenda Olson moved to approve the meeting agenda. The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Acknowledgements
- 2024 Valedictorian: Ellie Welch & Salutatorian: Elizabeth Moe
- Activity Workers from the 2023-2024 School Year
- Substitutes from the 2023-2024 School Year
- Spring All-State Athletes
Softball Academic All State: Claudia Gurath, Ava Simpson, Ariana Villagomez; Track Academic All-State: Grace Backstrom, Andrew Checco de Souza, Megan Guler, Ethan Isaman, Justin Jacobson, Charlie Larson, Grady Larson, Calvin Norton, Channing Russman, Brody Syverson, Ellie Welch, Jack Welch; All-State: Grace Backstrom, Anthony Checco de Souza, Ethan Isaman, Justin Jacobson, Charlie Larson, Ellie Welch, Jack Welch; Team Academic All-State Boys and Girls - Gold; Track State Participants: Grace Backstrom, Anthony Checco de Souza, Megan Guler,
Ethan Isaman, Justin Jacobson, Charlie Larson, Ellie Welch & Jack Welch
Administrative reports
A. High School Principal Mrs. Laura Januszewski
B. Elementary Principal / AD Mr. Derrick Nelson
C. Student School Board Representatives Mr. Eduardo Sanchez
D. Finance Director Mr. Rudy Martinez
E. Superintendent Mr. Brian Korf
Jon Karger moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:
A. Approve board minutes - May 20, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting
B. Financial claims - May bills
C. Treasurer’s report
D. Accept Donations: Student Accounts - $80 - Laura Klimek; Viking Butikk - $80 - Laura Klimek; Al Siegle Scholarship - $500 - Faye Siegle; Viking Butikk - $86.12 - Grove Lake Lutheran Church; PRHS Girls Golf - $60 - MN National Bank
E. Personnel: Approve the resignation of Karla Breen as Minnesota Honor Society Advisor at PRHS; Approve the resignation of Steve Babb as Assistant Baseball Coach at PRHS; Approve the resignation of Aubrey Kapenga as Special Education Paraprofessional at VES; Approve the resignation of Cassie Klovstad as Special Education Paraprofessional at VES; Approve the retirement of Cindy Lyden as Kitchen Cook at VES; Approve the resignation of Cameron MacFarlane as Special Education Paraprofessional at VES; Approve the resignation of Norma Martin as Part-time ADSIS Interventionist at VES; Approve the resignation of Mary Storrusten as Part-time ADSIS Interventionist at VES; Approve the resignation of Tosha Vogel as Special Education Paraprofessional at PRHS; Approve the hire of Julie Jones as Full-time Evening Custodian at PRHS; Approve the hire of Kelsey Lage as Minnesota Honor Society Advisor at PRHS; Approve the hire of Devyn Syverson as Prom Advisor at PRHS; Approve the hire of Amber Wang as Choir Teacher at PRHS; Approve the hire of Amber Wang as Fall Play Advisor at PRHS; Approve the hire of the following summer staff: Summer School Paraprofessional: Tosha Vogel; Club Vikes: Faith Banton, Brenna Davis, Angel Garza, Maddyx Vondra; Custodial: Todd Huseby, Connor Larson, Carson Weiers, Connie Wifall; Summer Rec: Michael Honrud
F. Approve the 2024-25 HeadStart Lease Agreement
The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Brenda Olson made a motion to approve the 2024-25 School Board Meeting Schedule for the third Monday of each month. The motion was seconded by Greg Larson and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Greg Larson made a motion to approve the Resolution Establishing Dates of Filing Affidavits of Candidacy. The motion
was seconded by Molly Welch and carried, upon a vote being taken. The following voted in favor: Brenda Olson, Jon Karger, Greg Larson and Molly Welch. The following voted against: None.
Jon Karger made a motion to approve the 2026 Fiscal Year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. The motion was seconded by Greg Larson and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Greg Larson made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget. The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Brenda Olson made a motion to approve the 2024-25 District Goals and Priorities. The motion was seconded by Greg Larson and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Greg Larson made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present members
voting in favor.

Jon Karger, Chair 
Brenda Olson, Clerk
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