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Chair Seaman introduced the presentation and described Fasching as “a cornerstone of our district” who had worked long hours and shown “a tireless commitment to excellence.” Fasching accepted a plaque, a plant and a board gift and spoke briefly about her service. “Monticello 10 years ago who chose to hire me at the ALP, and I got to get my start here with students who struggle. And that happens to be my passion,” Fasching said.

Board members thanked Fasching for her leadership in curriculum work, staff support and guiding the district through changes including pandemic-era adjustments. The board extended an open invitation for Fasching to join the policy committee in the future, noting the committee’s meetings are public.

No formal action was required for the recognition; the ceremony was a staff and board acknowledgment of Fasching’s service.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - Monday, June 16th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized Cindy Fasching, director of teaching and learning, on her retirement and presented plaques and gifts; Fasching reflected on starting in Monticello 10 years ago and her focus on students who struggle.","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},6515768,"Monticello spring athletes win state titles; boys track places third at state",893,383000,1276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846583-99bc904620f65df0f6604ba594bbda94&start=383&end=1276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846583-99bc904620f65df0f6604ba594bbda94/thumbnail_383000.jpg","/articles/6515768/Minnesota/Monticello-spring-athletes-win-state-titles-boys-track-places-third-at-state","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515768-54352da005c9fe0a0e825fd498bfe393/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186187&Signature=cwsUZId~TrQVTAWRGH5q4FbtVEtDVpj0~SpeIi~BkOS3d3gg3bhcWUtZTwnD2pWo6DMsoumARuRXIUoa3M00P6lu1wQ-NXPsMDHk7kQtSo~p7GQdCo1pdPSgzH8u~l-VqlMuFT1kgPrVFTy9JID1Vd22KY08P7AuKjNFvANh1OhxjDNyFB62k8WHYM-y-eGF1voJ35jrg~g5fcPwPkkgQRYs8DeyEt1AWXjnOQgJxvmk6PDY0sbGtUhZ6NLfR2drhxrgLW7POl6D65xpM~b~op~GTfov-WLEdMVij1mwc63SOyUz~7UN-6XcKUvr60g0K6zF7aHgYQwAQ~-giEOOnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 16 board meeting, Activities Director Gary Revnag delivered a comprehensive spring sports recap, highlighting multiple state qualifiers and individual state champions representing Monticello High School.

Revnag reported success across adaptive programs and traditional sports. In adaptive bowling, eight athletes qualified for state; Jenna Kingstead placed ninth and Bridal Onchuck placed third. He said four bowlers earned all-state honors for season performance. “So congratulations to our bowlers and coaches,” Revnag said.

The Coyotes’ adaptive softball finished 5–3 and were one win from advancing to the state tournament. The boys tennis team finished 17–5 with two doubles players advancing deep in section play. In trap shooting, senior Lance Clercy shot a perfect 100 at state qualifying and will represent Monticello at the state meet; Revnag noted Clercy was a Star Tribune athlete-of-the-month pick.

Baseball won the Mississippi 8 conference with a 14–8–1 record. Josie Ordorf earned all-star recognition for softball and several players were named to Class AA All-State honors in baseball. In boys and girls golf Monticello had multiple individual qualifiers; Brady McGriff and Carter Lemke advanced to state on the boys side, and junior Laney Opatz advanced to state for the girls for a second consecutive year.

Boys track placed third at the state meet with 12 individuals advancing; Revnag named Gus Starzak as a state champion in the 100 and Elvin Broeplay as a state champion in the triple jump. He also noted school records and state qualifiers across events. On girls track, Kayla Skistead was a state champion in the 400 and Revnag said she “broke a state record” at the meet, adding, “I believe it was 54 seconds.” Revnag emphasized the depth of the junior class and said many teams will move up in class next year but he expects continued competitiveness.

Board members and attendees acknowledged the coaches, athletes and volunteers who supported the season. The activities update occupied the bulk of the meeting’s reporting time and included photos and recognition of students and coaching staff.","Activities Director Gary Revnag told the board about multiple state qualifiers and champions across adaptive sports, tennis, trap shooting, baseball, golf, track and more during a lengthy activities update.",{"_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},6515772,"Monticello board adopts 2025–26 budget, approves handbooks and MSHSL membership",318,1484000,1802000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846583-99bc904620f65df0f6604ba594bbda94&start=1484&end=1802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846583-99bc904620f65df0f6604ba594bbda94/thumbnail_1484000.jpg","/articles/6515772/Minnesota/Monticello-board-adopts-202526-budget-approves-handbooks-and-MSHSL-membership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515772-0bdf73a4fa3e40062f84b28dff768eee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186187&Signature=L48tzOX6ZoxgfiAYs~6qpdXZZ3pvPwAfFzAmBe8elT0tFNHynbKRLwcuJKByzqAwBa6NukvEqJO-9Tku~rDWRMJiYFz7WrJpfW~qqgNPDfemtGjUsUO3Qvbw3nfdIruT2rY6JHreO-8FRc4T3X539PgoEW80F9MeH4nAiiq5b1HLEdLGdV9hPraHeqcaG2TCxoxP7lXuk3i2fClXrT7pkbhCcZ5f9miZ1R2m7hlAj5vhFSU7ggBTBh5rVY2AfzblAv8cvruDZg7kdJ5qwi4oQ89zN4qUc8STelkDP0u2rX5ww4Wg4UVNiut4Gr1jE4B6bIqC~LkyTn~kopqxtJVM2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 16, 2025, the Monticello Public School District Board voted 6–0 to adopt the district’s 2025–26 budget, approve five building and personnel handbooks and pass a resolution delegating supervision of interscholastic activities to the Minnesota State High School League.

Director of Business Services Tina Burkholder presented the budget and told the board the district’s general education aid assumption was set at 2.74% and that the adopted budget is needed so the district has an adopted plan by July 1. “But tonight asking for approval. We're in June. That's where we're at so that we have an adopted budget for July 1,” Burkholder said.

Burkholder told the board the budget projects a roughly $419,000 increase in the district’s fund balance and targets an unassigned fund balance of about 7.3%, short of the district’s 8% target. She also described revenue changes from the recent special legislative session and small decreases in student support and library aid.

The board also received a cash-flow update from Burkholder explaining how state budget timing can affect local cash. She warned that if statewide aid payments shift — for example from a 90/10 distribution to 65/35 — the district might need short-term borrowing. “When it gets that low, we start to see, where we have to borrow short term,” she said, noting that borrowing raises interest costs for districts.

Rob Daneker, the district’s director of human resources, brought five handbooks to the board for final approval: the elementary handbook (applies to all elementary buildings), the middle school handbook, the activities handbook, the coaches handbook and the employee handbook. Daneker said the “theme for tonight is all about alignment,” describing work to make language and procedures more consistent across buildings. The high-school handbook was deferred for additional work and is expected to return to the policy committee in August.

The board also approved a resolution delegating control and supervision of interscholastic activities and athletics to the Minnesota State High School League as provided by Minnesota statute, a routine annual certification required of member schools.

Votes at a glance
- Adopt 2025–26 budget — Moved by Melissa Curtis; seconded by Casey Root; vote: 6–0; outcome: approved.
- Approve consent agenda — Moved by Melissa Curtis; seconded by Casey Root; vote: 6–0; outcome: approved.
- Adopt resolution to remain a member of Minnesota State High School League — Moved by Jeff Hegley; seconded by Melissa Curtis; vote: 6–0; outcome: approved.
- Approve five district handbooks (elementary, middle school, activities, coaches, employee) — Moved by Mary Bridal; seconded by Casey Root; vote: 6–0; outcome: approved.

The board’s chair (Seaman) called the meeting to a close at 6:33 p.m. Superintendent Eric Olsen was not present for the June 16 meeting and was noted as absent during opening remarks.","The Monticello Public School District board on June 16 approved the 2025–26 budget, five district handbooks and a resolution to remain a member of the Minnesota State High School League. The budget projects a $419,000 increase in fund balance and leaves unassigned reserves below the district target.","actionData","errors"]

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