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Welk said she was representing APAC at the meeting and that she would bring the annual compliance document to the board later in the meeting for signatures. Board members acknowledged the presentation; no formal board vote was recorded in the transcript at the time of presentation because the APAC committee’s vote itself occurs at the committee level and the district official will sign the compliance report on behalf of the district.

Actions: The APAC committee's vote of concurrence was presented to the board and staff indicated the formal compliance document will be brought forward for signature and submission to MDE.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - Monday, April 21st, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Director of Student Services presented the American Indian Education Program annual vote of concurrence by the district’s American Indian Parent Advisory Committee and said the compliance form would be signed and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education.","taxTitle","MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",57342,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6583138,"Monticello board approves second readings of multiple district policies on safety, nutrition and calendar",520,4868000,5388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c&start=4868&end=5388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c/thumbnail_4868000.jpg","/articles/6583138/Minnesota/Monticello-board-approves-second-readings-of-multiple-district-policies-on-safety-nutrition-and-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583138-31616d436962d7ac89611a18e875cbb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153184&Signature=KtdVTKA1LyoblOBihTiWBxVv79p60oFJDNpZdr0Zqb5PzqhVjscMJ6tfks0ih3aHnZ5MB6AI7OfAhpg8TJFd10JWGrCRToILTl8QqfD3R-Ds~OD8Ra8IlHBC51UDVtvktIiVS-yJgM1vE5lifByz8Cs6QVWEdQYeaKd2T7-8FZoXPtd0ql~UfA6QnjBTG-CbqplvLe7bLFb~nfraoQi6xZm5jMFP03S7aZ9DJtG8eO-RjHr243o7I09T6ktrZaMJ0oUl142NY6aHVwWM0b1bmS9Y~ygOz4hmz1d8B9HRQdPsL0A1TliBz4RmBp8DhHepEbpjCSxBKMqM~ZAXSzkDkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monticello School Board on April 21 approved second readings and final adoption of multiple district policies after a staff presentation outlining minor and substantive changes.

Rob Daneker, the district’s director of human resources, presented the policies and summarized key edits. Several policies were updated mainly for language cleanup as part of the regular review cycle. Notable substantive changes highlighted in the presentation included:

- School Meals (Policy 5.34): clarified Nutrition Services practices; a la carte or second-meal purchases must be prepaid and the policy establishes procedures for addressing negative balances.

- Food Allergies/Special Dietary Needs (Policy 5.53): updated departmental reference to “Nutrition Services” and amended the turnaround time for addressing special dietary accommodation requests to five business days (previously 24 hours).

- Restraint and Seclusion (Policy 5.60): legal references regarding restraint and seclusion were added to align the policy with state law and guidance.

- Curriculum and Instructional Goals (Policy 6.01): replaced prior references to the ‘‘World’s Best Workforce’’ language with the state’s updated terminology ‘‘comprehensive achievement and civic readiness’’ following recent legislative changes.

Daneker reviewed a package of policies (student motor vehicle use and parking; wellness; school meals; service animals; early graduation; emergency closings; bomb threats; early admission; homeless-student enrollment dispute resolution; food allergies/special diets; restraint and seclusion; curriculum goals; school calendar). The board moved to adopt the set on second reading; the motion passed 5-0. Board members noted these had been circulated previously and vetted via the policy review process.

Actions: The board adopted the listed policy revisions and directed administration to implement updated operational practices (e.g., meal payment procedures, updated turnaround times for dietary requests) consistent with the adopted language.","On April 21 the Monticello School Board approved second readings and final adoption of a suite of district policies covering student vehicle use, wellness, school meals, service animals, emergency closings, special diets, restraint and seclusion, curriculum goals and school calendar.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6583142,"Monticello presents annual community education review: early learning, child care, enrichment and ABE growth",2386,2468000,4854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c&start=2468&end=4854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c/thumbnail_2468000.jpg","/articles/6583142/Minnesota/Monticello-presents-annual-community-education-review-early-learning-child-care-enrichment-and-ABE-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583142-b478efa80e8e5cc020c283cd77a604c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153184&Signature=Ca8p-l9B-Q1KXssjy32NL8goJQzcsOv6f1BfmV0Jt4hN86Q18jKTkiJnmHKMvJ-v4nsFHEaMWnkFaFsjVXhXqLaRoaP8bcWx57eVJ32AhJ8Qptzi2LBjhNjbFl5vxYh~cSo-qCbzueQCqAH6I5n38tvJGMcVHpZJH1FBSWk48f~sEBxRiLfcapvlf63HPBeTel5~jU-oIx~vMb0kDZloBrLA1If4rkhdtMcqE1rJfNa~NIJes8n0LqkD~GkoCnwVLyokOG2dvGg0~0QDVqGGnVCHViQ-rQDILjZUJc4EGobAoIa6dl-QT8BxIA1M89c9Os1gSmq8fG1bYBH6vfTvuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director of Community Education Jeremiah Mack and program leads presented the district’s annual Community Education review on April 21, detailing enrollment, staffing and operational changes across multiple program areas.

Early learning coordinator Jen Johnson reported more than 600 registered participants in early childhood family education (ECFE) classes and special events this year. School readiness programs served roughly 250 students at Eastview and 24 in the nature-based program. The district said it screened about 220 children ages three to five for early childhood screening and plans to launch the Imagination Library for ages 0–5.

Child care coordinator Andrea Greenwald said the child care program is the largest since it began in 2018: about 320 students served across sites and 56 staff members employed. For the coming summer she reported 285 summer registrations accepted so far and about 20 children on wait lists; staff hiring and scheduling were identified as key ongoing constraints along with facility-cleaning windows during long summer hours.

Enrichment marketing coordinator Stephanie Jude said the district offered 208 youth enrichment courses this school year with 586 participants, and 187 adult enrichment classes with 360 participants. Summer registration had strong early demand: the catalog release and online registration produced about 1,135 summer registrations at the time of the presentation.

Activities and recreation coordinator Jill Kudrowski said youth recreation offered 158 courses with 2,265 participant registrations and 1,243 unique users this year; adult recreation offered 16 courses with 284 participants. Kudrowski outlined summer camps (basketball, track, multisport, cheer) and said the district would expand pickleball offerings on new courts and host a girls flag-football program sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings awarded a $15,000 grant for girls flag football; staff described it as a multi-year sponsorship intended to lower participant costs while the program grows.

Julia O’Neil, West ABE manager, described adult basic education services across 17 partner districts and four county jails; the consortium is fiscally hosted by Monticello. As of the presentation West ABE reported 723 students served year-to-date across the consortium, with students from 62 countries speaking 34 primary languages. O’Neil outlined workforce-oriented online course pilots (CDL, personal care assistant, paraprofessional certification, Microsoft Office) and an upcoming GED “express week” pilot.

Fine arts coordinator Ryan Seidel described revenue growth in auditorium rentals and events: six new full-weekend events were added this year, generating about $114,000 in revenue (roughly $35,000 above last year). Seidel also outlined summer theater programs and a new theater mentorship program for high school students.

Staff announced operational changes to facility rentals, including an online reservation system and updated facility-use policies and maps on the district website; the district reported about 9,000 facility-use hours for non-school events, roughly $220,000 in rental fees and 97 distinct facility users in the period covered. Aquatics coordinators reported 276 swim-lesson sections planned for summer, pending pool construction completion.

Board members asked about staff hiring and space constraints; staff said personnel is the larger limitation for child care and summer programming, with facility cleaning schedules a practical constraint. The board directed staff to bring policy-level proposals to address recurring operational obstacles and thanked the Community Education team for the program expansion and partnerships.

No formal board action was taken; the presentation served as the district’s annual report to the board.","District staff and program leaders reviewed Community Education results and plans, reporting growth across early childhood, childcare, enrichment classes, recreation, adult basic education, and fine arts; the board discussed staffing, space and facility reservation changes.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6583147,"Monticello board accepts $3,270 in donations for high school fishing team",73,755000,828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c&start=755&end=828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c/thumbnail_755000.jpg","/articles/6583147/Minnesota/Monticello-board-accepts-3270-in-donations-for-high-school-fishing-team","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583147-c6507cc800177f348ff9d1a1a2a470d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153184&Signature=akco1pmTcwbhvipDnlouuC85jkjTrFg8F6ZOP554jmn2eX9oP4J0laydy9E7Y65bZT22WOFNrLroeHYJujjXvj61VNZGQ6Amlt-BlgASjM-y4X1ocXC-3MlSYCm8CIgjVMCgnPRouyUTpm9A~G7j0BToYVhrVugi3v9ZbGJt~q8YAk-Fnxp1CXWio5UOJqfSLDHeU0PAt-fS1lV5nL8liIMeRy7lKBjDLq57OxB-eLtZFnn4uIYL3E1BMX9VRaoxh0913WdRQXIZ-QCQy-RGM~oxtCvxGJUDPKe57ffvqh-LUYkhx-vZpvX9jd3J1lHTz4rOwNm1F-GHjpTPC2uR3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monticello Public School District School Board accepted $3,270 in donations for the high school fishing team on April 21.

Superintendent Eric Olsen presented six donations the district received for the fishing league: UMC Incorporated, $1,000; Monticello Chiropractic and Therapy, $520; Stripes and Stuff Auto Trim Incorporated, $250; Jeff Arvinson Trucking, $500; Dan Olson State Farm, $500; and H2 Outfitters, $500. The donations will support the team in its third year as a school activity, Olsen said.

The board moved to accept the gifts; the motion was made and seconded and passed by a 5-0 vote. Board members expressed appreciation for community support for extracurricular programs. No conditions or restrictions on the donations were recorded in the meeting discussion.

Actions: The board approved a resolution to accept the listed donations and direct staff to acknowledge donors and allocate funds to the fishing team program.","The Monticello School Board accepted six community donations totaling $3,270 to support the district's high school fishing team during its April 21 meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6583152,"Monticello board approves one FFA summer trip, tables two larger requests",3517,879000,4396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c&start=879&end=4396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3075153-5ab9b313cb0fbe3cd95d2344974b627c/thumbnail_879000.jpg","/articles/6583152/Minnesota/Monticello-board-approves-one-FFA-summer-trip-tables-two-larger-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583152-3a0ee59dffc73a86a8a9ea09a3266d69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153184&Signature=YWK0rpjzH3ovwcPUTmgX-g3rXEgEL4W2UKETAa2uzjlVVGY4kZkAoMVeJzPxIxWVXR0jJKTz4MHM9lQye7i9yobtUFRwAKYBNVUSUOM2FKNxV6y~692xZ~j9m-3~Sk48xz~Fwr7OOculGxhdN1K5RzbYQtITKvA~cPY23KiLGawb9RWQ1MBsybGFdF-kdfaoVHDopJnt1Wn9hwC4GV-5Q~cjmV-oCi907SJaQ-sA3xlOQp4KkcSsCHgacpN1HeoaW2bJVLo7spFvCzeMEIY1YqpF1Ati9a7giPpqT0pT9zzpyjNAhOLzMXlLjRn0lH0SfD6jZtnUdJpNPJuNPgu8BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monticello Public School District School Board on April 21 approved a two-day, overnight ‘‘summer ag tours’’ trip for the high school FFA chapter and postponed decisions on two additional FFA travel requests until more details are provided.

The FFA teacher, Jacob Wilts, told the board the summer ag tour would visit the Owatonna–Waseca area and include a stop at the Spam Museum, visits to an ethanol plant and Farm America, and an exchange-style stop at Owatonna High School’s new agricultural facility. Wilts said the group would leave the morning of Monday, June 16, stay one night, and return Tuesday night. Wilts said students would contribute a small fee and that alumni fundraising would cover the remainder; he said he would serve as head chaperone and that at least two other adults would accompany the students. The board voted to approve that request 5-0.

Board members asked for more detail before approving two additional requests: an officer retreat (a two-day trip Wilts estimated would cost roughly $400 and be fully sponsored by alumni for approximately six officers) and travel to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October. Wilts said the national convention is a large, multi-day event that can draw roughly 70,000 FFA members nationwide; he estimated the district portion would be about 12 students if offered to upperclassmen and projected a $100 charge for noncompeting students, with alumni fundraising covering additional costs. Several board members said they were supportive but wanted specific transportation, rooming and cost details before giving final approval. The board voted to table the officer retreat and national convention requests 5-0 and asked Wilts to provide updates to the board (by agenda or email) as details become available.

The board and Wilts also discussed transportation logistics: Wilts said the plan is to use one or two school vans if possible, and he is working with district staff (named in discussion as Mr. Revenig) to secure a 13-passenger van if needed. Wilts told the board that charter buses are costly and that using certified volunteer drivers or alumni drivers could reduce expenses, and he raised the possibility of a future district policy to authorize unpaid alumni drivers for overnight events so the program can expand without large busing costs.

Actions: The board approved the summer ag tours request (mover: Melissa Curtis; seconder: Casey Root; outcome: approved, vote 5 yes, 0 no). The board voted to table trip requests 2 and 3 (mover: Jeff Hegley; seconder: Casey Root; outcome: tabled, vote 5 yes, 0 no).","The Monticello School Board on April 21 approved a two-day, overnight summer agriculture tour for the high school FFA chapter and tabled requests for an officer retreat and travel to the national FFA convention pending more details.","actionData","errors"]

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