Clubs and Organization. Policy 201 - Legal Status of the School Board, Policy 203 - Operation of the School Board - Governing Rules, Policy 212 - School Board Member Development, Policy 214 - Out of State Travel by School Board Members, Policy 203.1 - School Board Procedures; Rules of Order, Policy 203.2 - Order of the Regular School Board Meeting, Policy 203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda, Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes, Policy 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings, Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings, Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student, Policy 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies, Policy 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members, Warroad Early Learners Center and Early Childhood Family Education. Approx $6,000 203 Operation of the School Board Governing Rules, 203-1 School Board Procedures Rules of Order, 209 Code of Ethics of School Board members, 304 Superintendent Contract, Duties and Evaluation, Special Meeting May 21th | Board Approves Contract. $52,059 Pat Mohrbacher The Warroad School Board voted 3 to 2 in favor of the decision Monday. LaVonne Fast WARROAD, MN I believe that the 4 school board members are doing an injustice to Mr Oftedahl, and he deserves to stay on as Superintendent. Unemployment Cost Employee #3 pdf. Henry Boucha, an Olympic silver medalist and former NHL player who is Ojibwe from Warroad, said he spoke to the board of the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media on Monday about the history of the name Warroad Warriors. "Nov 12 2014 Special Meeting Develops a well-crafted district vision statement, goals, and outcomes that enable the board to monitor district performance and evaluate success. A Phone Call From the Superintendent at McCray ! In short, a majority of the Board of School District #690 has lost the trust and confidence of too many people. "Nov 12 2014 Special Meeting The employee was allowed to be on site three days, every other week, at a salary of approximately $55,000 per year. I again intervened and let the board chair know that that is NOT how the process happens, That we MUST follow our Districts Policies. The employee was allowed to be on site three days, every other week, at a salary of approximately $55,000 per year. Senate File 88 deals with "Grandfathering" in the 8 Schools that are currently using 4 day. During the election of Nov 2012 3x of the sitting board members, "Gary Daniels", "Sarah Jenn" and "Tom King" decided not to run again for a second term. Gabe Richards WARROAD, MN I support Mr. Oftedahl. If you have any question or suggestions, please pass them along. Warroad was among seven of the state's 336 districts on a four-day week. "That is my right and responsibility as an elected official," he wrote. It will become quite obvious in the following analysis that a majority of the present Board of Education, Independent School District #690, does not share this age-old advice. The Fact is that the districts fund balance as audited by "Brady Martz"" which is required by the State of Minnesota and came in higher than expected.It is the Board that approves the Budget and the Superintendent and Administration DID NOT over spend the approved Budget by $350,000 !! Do you know when that was? Selects and employs one person the superintendent as the districts chief executive officer to lead and manage the district and holds the superintendent accountable for district performance and compliance with written board policy. Click here to fill out the Hall of Fame Nomination Form, We are always looking for new and exciting class offerings as well as instructors. FYI- you must scroll down on the form to get to the "Submit" button. lookup the school board minutes yourself. Shawntae Holter WARROAD, MN He is the best man for the job. ), Do you have to be an ALP or ALC to collect revenue for credit recovery? Community Education | Warroad Public Schools Link to Grand Forks Herald article ", Partee said he's received hate mail and he's been slandered on social media. No Actions Items register. Comments- I have obtain a copy of the recording of the meeting. Thankfully, Mr. Oftedahl has demonstrated the foresight to work beyond the goals set forth in April 2014 and as used as basis for his performance appraisal. Superintendent Koslofsky also clued me into a couple of maybe unknown facts about Non 4day Schools in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Education had been urging districts to adopt a traditional week out of the belief fewer days-albeit longer-don't help student learning. He is a good person and a tremendous leader. Our guests have enjoyed this campground for 30 years. Partee, one of four board members who favored the decision, said it wasn't a personal decision. Budget adjustment was tabled. Consider that the four Board members that voted not to renew have been on the Board for less than a term. Legal costs to the District were in excess of $25,000. The Warroad All-School Reunion Committee announces the return of Warroad's pre-pandemic reunion tradition after a 4-year absence. Warroad Public Schools510 Cedar Ave NwWarroad, Minnesota MN 56763(218) 386-1877. As of now the bill is held over for inclusion in the Education omnibus bills in both the House and Senate. (What was the process to continue the ALC? Justin sends email to Board members instructing them that the meeting today is only about giving the Superintendent 30 min to convince board why he is the right man for the job ! Additionally, the trademark to the logo is owned by the district's American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, so the sale of items generates money for the School District, which is used to fund American Indian education. Several commented on the online petition, which gathered mostly local signatures. 651-296-4228 Warroad Early Learners Center and Early Childhood Family Education. It is not designed for students to take classes they do not need (additional electives for example) or to re-take a class for a better grade or to move ahead of their peers. Boucha said the area's name came about because it was part of the war trail during skirmishes between Ojibwe and Sioux peoples. pdf. Lyla Knutson WARROAD, He has been a very big part of the Warroad school and loved by all of our children who grew up here!! If the school is denied an exemption, the process of finding a new mascot for the district will include community involvement, Thompson said. Provide strategic planning, communications and coordination of enrichment programs, fundraising, and community building. Craig Oftedahl Started his Superintendency with a fund balance of $100,942. "To the staff at the school, to all of us teachers, (the vote) was a slap in the face," said Maureen Stodgell, director of the district's border area learning center. Current Board Committee Assignments: Policy, Negotiations, District Development Advisory Committee, and Finance, Current Board Committee Assignments: CE/Joint Rec, Negotiations, World's Best Workforce, and Staff Development, Current Board Committee Assignments: Policy, District Development Advisory Committee, American Indian Education, World's Best Workforce, and Facilities, Current Board Committee Assignments: CE/Joint Rec, Negotiations, and Finance, Current Board Committee Assignments: Negotiations, Finance, Facilities, and Transportation, Current Board Committee Assignments: Negotiations, District Development Advisory Committee, American Indian Education, Staff Development, and Transportation. Motion to combine positions was not an administrative recommendation. Warroad nickname opponents end fight | MPR News April 14 2014 Regular Meeting- In this meeting approx 15 different employees were terminated in an effort to keep the budget balanced. A Phone Call From the Superintendent at McCray ! It needs to make it in conference committee (between the House and Senate) and to be signed by the governor. This was an oversight on the MARRS coordinator and there is no punishment for being out of compliance for this. Thank a School Board Member! | Angle Inlet Elementary School Your actions show that you do not care about the education of our students. The members serving our district are as follows: Laurie Thompson, Chairperson. click here for the explanation of the "Open Meeting Law", The first time the Open Meeting Law was violated is when the board went into a special closed meeting in July of 2013. When the discussion went into the "what are the intentions of the board, again only 2x board members really spoke up. This survey was done at the open house for this school year in May. The ALC cannot and does not offer welding, competitive sports, weight training, woods, etc. Within the first 3 min of the recording the Board Chair references a MN state statute 181 and District policy 406. Follows its established policies, including the chain-of-command, by directing people with concerns to the appropriate staff. Justin explains that there is NO official reason for Superintendent non renewal Board Discussing Concerns about Dist 690Audio link Otherwise, here is a list of frequently requested department numbers. Art Brandli Find Us . Link to McCray 4day Compare Document PDF WARROAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #690 - Amazon Web Services In Math 60 Schools are ranked BELOW the lowest 4day School If any of the parties oppose the exemption by Dec. 15, it is denied, and the school must comply with the law by Sept. 1, 2025. The Experiance Level of Your BoardAudio link At about this time, the State of Minnesota mandated that all districts go through a Worlds Best Work Force (WBWF) process in order to increase public awareness/input and to look at what our community thinks the districts goals should be. Retention Policy passed. School Board | Warroad Public Schools (Again, MDE is focused on moving ahead with programs and support for our students. Budget adjustment was tabled. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INFO Laurie Thompson, Chairperson laurie_thompson@warroad.k12.mn.us Term Expiration: December 31, 2024 Current Board Committee Assignments: Policy, Negotiations, District Development Advisory Committee, and Finance Cindy Drost-Sandy, Vice-Chairperson cindy_drost-sandy@warroad.k12.mn.us Term Expiration: December 31, 2024 Enrollment numbers item 6a, show future number's for Kindergarten. Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 151-200 You will hear our Board Chair clueless, on when and when not, the, Minnesota "Open Meeting Law" applies. It is made up of the one of the largest Union of employees in the State. Feb 11 2013 Regular Meeting - Bullying was the main issue and the Chief of Police was at the meeting and said the collaboration was excellent between the District and the local police. In addition, MSBA appreciates the attention that the bill gives to teacher licensure most specifically to requiring a streamlined process for out-of-state teaching candidates." Art Brandli (You could also be a Contract Alternative Program. Asked by MSBA, What do you as a Board Want in a Superintendent ?Audio link It was motioned by McFarlane and seconded by Friesner to strike the recommendation from the Superintendent. Monday Oct 20 2014 Regular Meeting | 7:00 pm | High School Library, Comments- High school trip was tabled- Old Elementary was sold to Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company- .more to come. Unemployment Cost Employee #2 This goes to show the competence level of our board.PDF of the 2014 Superintendent's Evaluation. Truth in Taxation, Power Point and Discussion explaining all about the Districts tax revenue and how it is used. As the entity legally charged with governing a school district, each school board is responsible to its community to govern efficiently and effectively. Maureen Stodgell, director of the district's border area learning center, has repeatedly spoken against this decision and others by the board at meetings, she said. However, after reading the evaluation, it is apparent that is not the beginning date used. Quoted below In 2013, the board gave Oftedahl an overall score of 2.4 out of 5. IF YOU ARE AN INSTRUCTOR, PLEASE CLICKHERE, Activities Director, Community Education DirectorMark Chamernick (218) 386-6005 mark_chamernick@warroad.k12.mn.us, Administrative AssistantMichelle Wyckoff(218) 386-6028michelle_wyckoff@warroad.k12.mn.us, Warroad Public Schools510 Cedar Ave NwWarroad, Minnesota MN 56763(218) 386-1877, We are always looking for new and exciting class offerings as well as instructors. "MSBA is pleased that the Senate bill would allow school boards to authorize Flexible Learning Year programs without the approval of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education and would also allow school boards to start the school year on September 1 for the 2015-16 school year only. "MSBA is pleased that the Senate bill would allow school boards to authorize Flexible Learning Year programs without the approval of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education and would also allow school boards to start the school year on September 1 for the 2015-16 school year only. The committee unanimously selected Jay Hardwick. That says a lot about the professionalism and character of the person, especially since he and his team continually as all staff to do more, for less to give the students the best education possible. Board Chair Justin Partee scheduled meetings to negotiate with our District's Principals. The cost to the District monetarily and in terms of morale have been devastating! 100 Rev. "The evidence is there, just in the two performance reviews in 2013 and 2014.". He is easy to get along with and he is respected by most of the student population. Some interesting Audio clips from meeting: Maureen Stodgell WARROAD, Your decision to not renegotiate Superintendent Craig Oftedahl's contract is without merit. Warroad High School; Warroad Elementary School; Administration. Some employees said some board members did not listen to staff, students and the community who opposed the change. May 13th 6:00 pm, Public Meeting needed to for the public's input on closing the old school- This meeting was required by State Law in order to officially close a public building. Terence Sadler WARROAD, Besides the leadership, character and professionalism Mr. Oftedahl exhibits daily, he has education and students at the forefront of every decision. In addition, MSBA appreciates the attention that the bill gives to teacher licensure most specifically to requiring a streamlined process for out-of-state teaching candidates.". We shall see!"" Annual Cost to District Link to School Board Meeting Roles and Responsibilities/check-list Document Warroad HS Graduation - Visit Warroad, MN Example four: Allowing for up to $5,000 in moving expenses for a new employee; something unheard of in this district. ", "MSBA is pleased that the Senate bill would allow school boards to authorize Flexible Learning Year programs without the approval of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education and would also allow school boards to start the school year on September 1 for the 2015-16 school year only. It was clear that he had NO idea about this process. A resolution for the sale of general obligation Aid Anticipation, was passed. Deb Questioning The Board decision to goto 5 day last Fall. If they wanted to come after school, at night, or on weekends, this was always available. $23,000 Read for yourself. Find Us . John Horner WARROAD, the current board ignores procedure and appears to be motivated by nothing more than ego. In addition, there are items in the superintendents evaluation that have absolutely nothing to do with his job. You have not given any valid reasons for firing Mr. Oftedahl. The members serving our district are as follows: Please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders! Yeng Thao WARROAD, He is one of the best of the best. Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 151-200 Results from the Data Request from Jan 2015 regular Board meeting Is it like a coop? Consider also the unethical, if not complete violations of the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Minnesota that were engaged in. PDF of the 2014 Superintendent's Evaluation. 218-386-3543 or 800-328-4455 113 Lake St. NE, Suite B | Warroad, MN 56763 E-mail: visitwarroad@gmail.com A bar graph showing tax current tax rates. (Yes. Copyright 2023 Warroad Public Schools. Link to The Today Show talking about 4day school week study Example two: Filling the position of Office Manager. Here's what to know. Consider also the unethical, if not complete violations of the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Minnesota that were engaged in. The only 2x Board members that spoke were Justin Partee and Bob Johnson. Provides for orientation and ongoing training for all board members. When in actuality they are a bunch of total douchebags nobody anywhere outside of their 'old douche club' has an ounce of respect for, and who should probably stick to what they know bestshitting out another generation of moronic dbags for them to tell how special they are to follow their footsteps. The motion passed to buy the pilot system. Example five: The nonrenewal of the Superintendents contract will cost the School District monetarily in as yet to be determined amounts and has divided the community into two camps! Open May 1st-Octobober 1st. "It's important that the public understands what people are doing," he said. It's irresponsible," he said. How that occurs would be a local decision. Could Warroad keep its controversial nickname? It's building a case A group that criticizes racism in sports has dropped an effort to force the Warroad, Minn., school district to change its name and logo after the local American Indian community objected to the change. $51,845 Phil Heppner (One of the good things about how MDE calculates ADM is that they fill the 1.0 glass first. Consider the following examples of taxpayer dollars that have needlessly been frittered away, money that could have been used to educate the students and alleviate some of the budget stress the Warroad School has been under. If you wish to participate in the WES PTO or have questions please contact Kendra Marvin atkendra_marvin@warroad.k12.mn.us, Warroad Public Schools510 Cedar Ave NwWarroad, Minnesota MN 56763(218) 386-1877. "Na-May-Poke, one of my great great uncles, was awarded land through the land allotment in 1905. Lastly, the morale within the District is at unprecedented low levels. Oftedahl said he'd let the community and staff speak on his performance, which had improved over two years. Representative Tim Miller Warroad School Board ends tenure of superintendent "We're in a bad spot," said Stodgell. His contract ends June 30. There is NO report or findings from the auditor saying that the District overspent ! 11/8/14, Board Chair Justin Partee Violates Open meeting Law AGAIN! click here to see Partees Email explaining decision The ALC does include credit recovery and can collect up to 1.2 FTEs mentioned by the Supt. At the public forum, which was not held in a question-and-answer format, teachers and the community showed strong support for a four-day week, said teachers. "We share the story of the logo before every home sporting event.". Copyright 2023 Warroad Public Schools. I was able to get the audio files back on-line. There is an exception for schools located within the reservation of a federally recognized tribal nation in Minnesota, with at least 95% of students meeting the state definition of an American Indian student. The Warroad School Board is collecting material to request an exemption under a new Minnesota law banning the use of American Indian mascots in most Minnesota public schools. If Signed Warroad District 690 will have the power to decide locally if we want to stay a Flexible learning/4day School ! $52,059 This obligation imposes some fundamental duties on the board. May 5th 2nd Round of Interviews DON'T Happen ! Jeremy Culleton, Mr. Oftedahl has guided our school through tough economic times. You will hear our Board Chair clueless, on when and when not, the, Minnesota "Open Meeting Law" applies. motion passed. lookup the school board minutes yourself. This number was confirmed by the Auditors in there 2013/14 audit. Once they fail a class, they qualify for the new (not even set up yet) credit recovery program that will be offered after school and on Saturdays. In the Warroad Pioneer newspaper, member Brian McFarlane said he declined to discuss Oftedahl's performance but said the district needed "to go a different direction, we do need new leadership.". We see that you have javascript disabled. It is also a place to find daily announcements, recent news and upcoming events. Ed Furuseth "Our facility needs updates, the high school is 30 years old, we need an early childhood addition, our parking lot is atrocious," she said. School districts that do not fall under the exception, like Warroad, can request an exemption from the new law by submitting a written request to all 11 federally recognized tribal nations in Minnesota and the state's Tribal Nations Education Committee by Sept. 1 of this year. Dianne Whaley ROOSEVELT, I feel the.decision was wrong not to renew Mr Oftedahl contract. Facilities/Transportation Director We need him! Action Items still in place. May 14 2013 is when the Chair sent out the first in a series of emails regarding the Superintendent evaluation.In those emails he had stated that he was going to use forms that had not been through the board and are not currently the ones listed in the policy 304. An online petition with 380 signatures wasn't enough to keep the superintendent, who has held various roles in the district for nearly two decades. Saint Paul, MN 55155 His foot was always open when I needed to speak with him. In short, a majority of the Board of School District #690 has lost the trust and confidence of too many people. 70 Schools in the State ARE NOT meeting the Minnesota Department of Education's(MDE) min required hrs Detailed Information 54 seasonal/full hook up RV sites. The MARRS coordinator should have change the site code at this time. "We're trying to do what's right for students.". Under the rules of the "Open Meeting Law"(OML) it is required by LAW to publicly post all negotiation meetings with any bargaining group that works Public school District.The Violations took place Aug 21st 2014, Sep 15th 2014,Oct 23rd 2014. I will include a copy of the synopsis to each of you as well as some type of report on the meeting with Craig. School Board Meeting @7am Add to Calendar Jul 18 6:00 PM 9:00 PM No Evening Open Swim at Indoor Pool Add to Calendar . Transportation Director Mr. Oftedahl has supported ideas even when not popular to create new learning opportunities. omnibus education policy and finance bill. No Actions Items register. Stodgell and former board member Bob Johnson say the public's input isn't considered in board decisions. A school board, also known as a board of education or school committee, is composed of anywhere from three to 15 elected members, although some boards, like New York City's, are. Parent Hub | Warroad Public Schools Board chairman Justin Partee said he voted against renewal because of Oftedahl's job performance. It will become quite obvious in the following analysis that a majority of the present Board of Education, Independent School District #690, does not share this age-old advice. Quoted below Link to MSBA Connect website The general fund was $300k when he became Superintendent, it was raised to as much as $1.1 mill, and was last reported at about $850k. Johnathan Bue WARROAD, I am signing this petition to have Craig Oftedahl re-instated. (No, I am sorry I do not, but this would be something I believe you could find out at the district level.) Several said they didn't know why the district ended his contract. To nominate a fellow Warroad High School Alumnus please fill out the Hall of Fame Nomination form by clicking the link below. The Governors education policy bill did not include any changes to flexible learning year. reorganize the Community Education/Activities Director position. If approved,. Warroad School Board Member, Seat 1 - Run for Office After that is filled the hours change to extended ADMs, which are paid at a slightly lower rate. Discover ISD 690. Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 101-150 The ALC would meet the schedule of any student. Charles Coombe INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Craig is a gentlemen with the top priorities being Family, School and Town! You had to have a cooperating school in order to get approved as an ALC. Addition Cost incurred by the District Brandon Sutherland MOORHEAD, Mr. Oftedahl was a great teacher and a great coach. In September, the School Board approved a motion for a five-day week with the understanding the state Legislature wouldn't allow a shorter week. April 30th Special Meeting- Business manager/payroll position and Administrative restructure proposal was on the Agenda. Kyle Thoreson EVELETH, MN Craig is a great man who is serious about education and the well being of the kids in his care. Students may not return to school until they are free from the above systems (vomiting, diarrhea, fever) for 24 hours, without fever reducing medications. It is important that you understand the level of "Micro Management" that is being done to our current Administration and Staff ! Comparing Online survey Results to board wants, Oftedahl Explaining Previous Business Manger Mistake. Mission & Vision; Board Members; School Board Meeting Information. Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom, An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts. An ALC, provides comprehensive educational services to enrolled students throughout the year. ALL the 4day Schools ARE meeting both contact hrs and #days required by MDE Infinite Campus and Schoology Parent Tips, Student Information & Photo "Opt Out" Form. Stacey Erikson ROOSEVELT, mr.oftedahl takes pride in his work and students, i believe it is a disservice to all involved if he leaves our school system. The board, as a whole, provides leadership to the community on behalf of the district by conducting its business in a fair, respectful, legal, and responsible manner. "I don't feel like I really know all of the answers," he said. This is the home of Warroad School District ISD #690. Claudia McFarlane WARROAD, If the State Board of Education can't find a fault in Mr Oftedahl's work, how can our board? I had received a call from Brian Koslofsky Superintendent of McCray Public Schools. Mr. Oftedahl and the rest of the administrative team have continually made difficult decisions to work within the budget while maintaining the integrity of our programs. Warroad Early Learners Center and Early Childhood Family Education. Audio link, McFarlane remarks on Success for future grant. This project will be funded using an pool maintenance endowment. The school has a 63% AP exam pass rate. Packet QnA Feb 2015 Ed Furuseth To collect the extra 0.2 of revenue, a student needs to complete more than 1020 hours (a regular school day for all year) of instruction first before the 0.2 applies. 100 Rev. Apparently Board chair Partee forgot to make sure that the official posting for the 2nd round of Superintendent interviews actually got posted.

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