The Pelican Rapids Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 21, 2024 in the conference room at the high school at 6:00 p.m. Board members present: Molly Welch, Brenda Olson, Jon Karger, Anne Peterson, Greg Larson. Board members absent: Staci Allmaras.

Student Representatives present: Eduardo Sanchez & Ellie Welch

Student Representatives absent: None

Others present: Brian Korf, Rudy Martinez, Emily Evenson, Derrick Nelson, Bridgette Holl, Karla Breen, PJ Breen, Luke Sjolie, Jim Haugen, Deb Henry, NIcole Herbranson, and Terra Fitzsimmons.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was led by Jon Karger.

Anne Peterson moved to approve the meeting agenda. The motion was seconded by Greg Larson and carried with all present board members voting in favor.

Acknowledgements

Jon Karger - Completion of the MSBA Leadership Development Workshop Series

Local Businesses for their support and involvement in the Commercial Driver’s License course offering. Pelican Rapids Food Shelf - raised funds and food along with PRHS and VES

Presentations

Senior Privileges, Mr. Luke Sjolie

District Goal #1, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Jim Haugen, Mrs. Deb Henry, and Mrs. Terra Fitzsimmons

2024 Spanish Trip, Mrs. Bridgette Holl

Administrative reports

A. Elementary Principal / AD, Mr. Derrick Nelson

B. High School Principal, Mrs. Laura Januszewski

C. Student School Board Representatives, Mr. Eduardo Sanchez & Ms. Ellie Welch

D. Finance Director, Mr. Rudy Martinez

E. Superintendent, Mr. Brian Korf

Anne Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:

A. Approve board minutes - January 3, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting

B. Financial claims - January bills

C. Treasurer’s report

D. Accept Donations: Student Accounts - $80 - Laura Klimek; Viking Butikk - $80 - Laura Klimek; Milk Program - $100 - Central Evangelical Lutheran Church WELCA; Viking Butikk - $200 - Central Evangelical Lutheran Church WELCA; Viking Butikk in Memory of Dave Huseby - $25 - Vaun and Pam Bruhn; Community Projects - $10 - Elaine Dutcher; Class of 1952 Memorial Scholarship Fund - $60 - Louann Restad & $100 - Sandra Palmer; PRHS Scholarship Fund in Memory of Donna Johnson - $20 - Anonymous; PRHS Scholarship Fund in Memory of Dave Huseby - $20 - Anonymous & $20 - Glenn & Colleen Moerke; PRHS Scholarship Fund in Memory of Richard Rollie - $20 - Glenn & Colleen Moerke; PRHS Scholarship Fund in Memory of Terry Sjostrom - $20 - Glenn & Colleen Moerke; PRHS Scholarship Fund - $600 - Lake Region Electric Coop Operation Round Up; I Believe Scholarship Fund in Memory of Ryan Syverson - $20 - Harold Holt, $20 - Deb Lewis, & $120 - Anonymous; Rex & Linda Haugen Scholarship Fund - $5295 - Multiple Anonymous Donors; Pelican Rapids Public Schools - $5000 - Wilm Family $1000 - Elementary Special Education Program $1000 - Viking Butikk $1000 - PRHS Band Program $1000 - PRHS Wrestling Program $1000 - PRHS Baseball Program

E. Personnel: Approve the hire of Kara Bunkowski as Administrative Assistant at VES; Approve the hire of Jason Beamer as Part-time Custodian at PRHS; Approve the hire of Sarah Willits as Long-Term Substitute at VES starting February 13, 2024; Approve the hire of Joe Stetz as Junior High Baseball Coach; Approve the hire of Skating Rink Attendants: Brandon Heaton, Tori Huseby, Alli Jessen, Cale Richardson, Jarett Stetz, and Alex Tabery

The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Brenda Olson made a motion to approve the MOU with the City of Pelican Rapids. The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Greg Larson made a motion to approve the MOU with Otter Tail County. The motion was seconded by Anne Peterson and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Jon Karger made a motion to approve the 2024 Seniority List. The motion was seconded by Greg Larson and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Brenda Olson made a motion to approve the Senior Privileges for 2024. The motion was seconded by Anne Peterson and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Greg Larson made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Master Calendar. The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Greg Larson made a motion to approve the second reading of Policy 425: Staff Development. The motion was seconded by Anne Peterson and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Greg Larson made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Jon Karger, Chair

Brenda Olson, Clerk

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