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Votes at a glance: Monticello School Board actions Sept. 22
Summary
Summary of motions and roll-call outcomes from the Monticello School Board regular meeting on Sept. 22, 2024, including agenda, consent, donations, cooperative speech application, baseball trip, preliminary levy and policy second readings.
The Monticello School Board recorded the following formal motions and roll-call outcomes at its Sept. 22 regular meeting. All votes were recorded as unanimous (6–0) unless noted.
1) Approval of agenda - Motion: Approve tentative agenda for the Sept. 22 meeting. - Moved by: Melissa Curtis; Seconded by: Casey Root. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 00:11:52 and passed at 00:12:06.
2) Consent agenda - Motion: Approve consent agenda. - Moved by: Melissa Curtis; Seconded by: Casey Root. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion passed at 00:12:29.
3) Acceptance of donations (Collaborative Connections) - Motion: Accept gifts from Jean Haas Foundation ($3,000; robotics), Ellison Foundation ($3,000; Rally to Read), Live Like Gina Foundation ($4,000; C5 program). - Moved by: Jeff Hegley; Seconded by: Mark Branson. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion recorded at 00:16:00 and passed at 00:16:30.
4) Cooperative speech sponsorship (Saint Michael-Albertville co-op) - Motion: Approve application to co-op speech program with Saint Michael-Albertville (STMA); STMA will bill $300 per student and students are responsible for transportation and registration through Community Ed. - Moved by: Jeff Hegley; Seconded by: Casey Root. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion and vote recorded at 00:30:00.
5) Baseball spring trip (Tampa, 2026) - Motion: Approve Monticello High School baseball trip proposal for spring break 2026 (5 nights; fundraising to cover costs; coach chaperones included; up to 20 players). - Moved by: Jeff Hegley; Seconded by: Mark Branson. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion and vote recorded at 00:38:01.
6) Preliminary property tax levy - Motion: Approve preliminary property tax levy to the maximum (certify levy; continue referendum planning). - Moved by: Mark Branson; Seconded by: Jeff Hegley. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion and vote recorded at 01:08:59.
7) Second reading of policies (9 policies) - Motion: Approve policies as updated for second reading (policies include drug-free workplace/schools, weapons, attendance, student records privacy, medication, policy incorporation by reference, school meals, school calendar, student transportation safety). - Moved by: Mary Bartell; Seconded by: Jeff Hegley. - Outcome: Approved, 6–0. - Transcript evidence: motion and vote recorded at 01:14:56.
These votes reflect actions taken during the meeting and are listed in chronological order of occurrence. For items that require follow-up (for example, the levy and referendum outreach), the board and staff outlined next steps during the meeting.
