Winona Area Public Schools public meetings in 2021
25 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will vote on certifying a $11,869,201.59 tax levy for 2022, accept the 2020-2021 audit report, and approve several policy changes including graduation requirements. The consent agenda includes new hires, coaching contracts totaling $101,802, and a separation agreement. The board will also hear updates on the safe return to in-person learning and a field trip request.
- Resolution to certify 21PAY22 levy at $11,869,201.59
- Acceptance of 2020-2021 audit report from CliftonLarsonAllen
- Approval of Policy 613 Graduation Requirements (option 1 or 2) and elimination of Policy 613.1
- New hires: Sarah Fowler ($30,156.74), Kate Errthum ($37,054.28), Mitchell Demers ($48,099.97)
- Coaching contracts totaling $101,802 for winter sports
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special work session focused on developing the FY23 budget. Discussions will cover 2021 fund balance results, enrollment projections, elementary class sizes, budget assumptions, and the budget timeline. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.
- Review of 2021 fund balance results
- Enrollment projections for 2022-2032
- Elementary target class sizes
- FY23 budget assumptions and ESSER plan
- 2023 budget development timeline
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hear the 2020-2021 audit results and the final 2021 Pay 2022 tax levy presentation, with certification votes scheduled for December 16. The board will also review the World's Best Workforce Report and Plan, and receive an update on the Winhawk in-person learning plan. Public comment is invited, and the board will consider routine items like minutes and committee membership.
- 2020-2021 audit results presented by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Truth-in-Taxation hearing for final 2021 Pay 2022 tax levy
- World's Best Workforce Report and Plan action item
- Winhawk in-person learning plan update
- Resolution to certify combined polling places for special elections
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2021, at Winona Senior High School. The board will consider a health and safety levy proposal for ventilation improvements at Jefferson and Washington-Kosciusko schools, approve consent agenda items including personnel and donations, and review several policies. They will also hear updates on activities, the World's Best Workforce plan, and enrollment.
- Health and Safety Levy Proposal for Jefferson and Washington-Kosciusko ventilation improvements
- Consent agenda includes new hires: Melanie Rinehart (Online Academy Science Teacher, $15,267.23), Kim Doebbert (Music Teacher, $8,138.92), Alexis Olson (Counselor, $31,549.84)
- Donations totaling $32,465.12 from various donors including Jefferson PTA, WAPS Foundation, and FOE #1243 Gambling Fund
- Policy actions on Equal Educational Opportunity, Public Participation, School Weapons, and Unpaid Meal Charges
- Orchestra field trip to New York, conditionally approved based on COVID status
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
This is a special meeting of the Winona Area Public Schools Board, held primarily for the World's Best Workforce hearing. The board will hear a presentation from Director of Learning and Teaching Karla Winter on student achievement, followed by public comment and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- World's Best Workforce Presentation by Karla Winter, Director of Learning and Teaching
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
- Meeting held at Winona Senior High School Multi-Purpose Room, 901 Gilmore Avenue
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is reviewing a proposal for a health and safety levy and considering consent regarding the assignment of investment advisory agreements. The meeting also includes updates on ESSER funding, MSHSL grants, and in-person learning plans.
- Review of Health and Safety Levy Proposal with architects and financial advisors
- Consent to Deemed Assignment of Investment Advisory Agreements for the OPEB trust
- Discussion of MSHSL Foundation Grants following a $450,000 allocation decision
- Briefing on Winhawk In-Person Learning plans
- Update on ESSER funding and COVID-related federal grants
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2021, covering routine approvals, policy reviews, and several action items. Key actions include approving the consent agenda with personnel hires, assignment changes, and athletic co-op agreements, as well as acting on the superintendent's contract and a technology levy report. The board will also review and potentially approve several policies, including those on public participation and fund balances.
- Approval of superintendent contract for Dr. Annette Freiheit (2022)
- Consent agenda includes new hires, assignment changes, and overloads for licensed and non-licensed staff
- Athletic co-op agreements with Bluffview, LaCrescent, St. Matthew's, and Cotter
- Policy actions on student representative, meeting minutes, open meetings, committees, and fund balances
- Technology Levy 2021 report presented by Kevin Flies, Sarah Slaby, and Jeremy Graves
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like agenda approval, public comment, and minutes. Key actions include approving a junior student school board representative, a field trip request, a date for the World's Best Workforce hearing, and selecting a dental insurance provider from five bids. The board will also receive updates on in-person learning, the online learning academy, and a referendum project.
- Dental coverage bids: BCBS $306,800 (3.70% increase) recommended; MetLife $331,340 (12% increase), Principal $312,560 (5.65%), Delta Dental $312,792 (5.73%) and $326,111 (10.23%)
- Approve Ruby Hetzel as Junior Student School Board Representative
- Approve WSHS FFA field trip request
- Set World's Best Workforce public hearing for November 18, 2021 at 5 p.m.
- Dissolution of cooperative agreement with Hope Lutheran
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will meet to certify the preliminary 21PAY22 tax levy, a required step before the September 30 deadline. The board will also review and potentially act on dental insurance bids, with a recommendation to accept BCBS. Consent agenda items include personnel hires, coach appointments, and various agreements.
- Certify preliminary 21PAY22 tax levy
- Dental coverage bids: BCBS recommended at $306,800 annual premium (3.70% increase)
- New hires: 10 licensed staff, including Sam Ol as Assistant Principal at Winona Middle School ($82,815)
- Coaching appointments totaling $60,534 for fall sports
- Policy updates: 1st reading of 5 policies, action on harassment/violence and nondiscrimination policies
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will consider a revision to the 2021-22 return-to-school plan clarifying masking after 3:45 p.m., and will act on the ESSER funding plan. The board will also review strategic planning proposals, hear an enrollment update, and discuss the upcoming tax levy certification. A closed session is scheduled for negotiations strategy with the teachers union.
- Revision to 2021-2022 Return to School Plan clarifying masking after 3:45 p.m.
- Resolution for Health and Safety Measures for 2021-2022 School Year (briefing)
- Strategic Planning Proposals from MSBA, Studer Education, and TeamWorks (action)
- ESSER Funding Plan for 2022 Covid-Related Federal Grants (action)
- Tax Levy Certification briefing for 21PAY22 levy, with certification planned for Sept. 16
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is voting to approve the 2021-2022 Return to School Plan, which outlines safety strategies for in-person learning. The board also takes action on several policy updates, including Superintendent Selection and Student Discipline, and reviews proposals from three different strategic planning consultants. Additionally, the board approves a consent agenda containing new staff hires, resignations, and fiscal reports.
- Approval of the 2021-2022 Return to School Plan
- First reading of policies on Public Participation, Public Hearings, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination
- Action on policies for Superintendent Selection, Family Leave, Mandated Reporting, and Student Discipline
- Review of strategic planning proposals from MSBA, Studer Education, and TeamWorks International
- Consent approval of new hires including a Speech Language Pathologist at $45,035.39 and a Kindergarten Teacher at $42,111.00
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools board is holding a special meeting to review a facilities analysis, discuss retiring debt, and consider forming a community task force. The board is also reviewing a potential timeline for a bond referendum, though no vote on the referendum itself is on this agenda.
- Facilities analysis presentation with enrollment projections and capacity data
- Briefing on retiring debt with finance schedules
- Discussion of establishing a community task force
- Review of task force charge statement from 2018
- Potential referendum timeline for 2022 bond elections
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is reviewing several updates to district policies regarding student discipline, internet use, and crisis management. The meeting also includes the approval of various staff hires, retirements, and a list of recent donations totaling $41,600.90.
- Approval of new licensed personnel including Tina Roloff as Special Education Coordinator ($70,018.55)
- Review of first reading for policies on Superintendent Selection and Mandated Reporting
- Action on non-affiliated personnel policies for nutrition, managers, and directors
- Acceptance of $41,600.90 in total donations, including $25,541.75 from WAPS Foundation
- Update on Summer 2021 Referendum Project involving Winona Senior High paving
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss a facilities analysis, including a 10-year enrollment projection and capacity study. The board will also review financial schedules and a timeline for potential bond elections in 2022. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Facilities analysis and capacity study review
- 10-year enrollment projection
- Finance schedules for 2021
- Timeline for bond elections in 2022
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2021, at Winona Senior High School. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda with numerous personnel actions (new hires, assignment changes, resignations, summer employment), fiscal items, and policy updates. The board will also receive information on summer learning, graduation data, and superintendent evaluation.
- New licensed hires: Laura Alvaro De La Fuente (Kindergarten Spanish Immersion, $50,337), Nicole Wahl (Special Ed, $45,755), Gregory Peterson (Language Arts, $42,111), Niki Rosenberg (Special Ed, $67,217), Jerry Benedict (Industrial Tech, $50,002), Shelby Reinert (2nd Grade, $42,111)
- Summer programs: Special Education COVID Recovery, Credit Recovery, Extended School Year, Getting Ready Together, Elementary Targeted Services with listed daily rates
- Resignations: Tanya Grabinski (Special Ed teacher), Courtney Anderson (Instructional Coach), Kristy Millering (Director of Finance), Doreen Blank (Health Secretary, retirement)
- Policy first readings: 514 Bullying Prohibition, 524 Internet Acceptable Use & Safety, 806 Crisis Management
- Policy actions: 301, 302, 304, 517, 904, 905
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will vote on hiring Heather Fitzloff as High School Principal at $121,400 annually, approve the 2021-2022 preliminary budget, and adopt the ten-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance plan. The board will also hear updates on student achievement programs, charter schools, and student handbooks, and will hold a closed session for the superintendent's performance evaluation.
- Hire Heather Fitzloff as WSHS Principal, effective July 1, 2021, at $121,400/year
- Approve 2021-2022 preliminary budget (statutory deadline June 30)
- Adopt FY 2023 ten-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance plan
- Review 2021-22 student handbooks for preschool, elementary, middle, high school, WALC, and athletics
- Closed session for superintendent's end-of-year performance evaluation
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools School Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and retirements. The board will also take action on a resolution to reduce and nonrenew a probationary teacher's contract, and will discuss policies, summer programming, and other updates.
- Resolution to reduce probationary teacher Micah Pfohl's contract from 1.0 to 0.6 FTE and not renew for 1.0 FTE for 2021-2022
- Consent agenda includes new hire Taylor Rasmussen as Special Education Teacher at $42,111 annual salary
- Policy action on 406, 407, 512, 513, 850 (personnel data, hazardous substances, student publications, promotion/retention, energy)
- Out-of-state field trip request for Spring 2022 by band teacher Myron Haug
- Retirements recognized: Debra Whalen (40 years), Robyn Nelson (24 years), Douglas Benter (37 years), Barbara Jacques (26 years)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2021, in a hybrid format due to the pandemic. The board will take action on the agenda, the ALC agreement, and the meeting minutes, and will discuss the high school principal position and the FY22 budget. They will also receive information on the Winhawk Learning Plan, enrollment, and the budget process.
- Action on ALC Agreement
- Discussion of FY22 Budget (Models 1 and 2)
- Briefing on Out of State and Overnight Field Trip for Spring 2022
- Discussion of High School Principal position
- Action on Board Meeting Format/Location (review of prior votes)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2021, with a hybrid format due to the pandemic. Key actions include a resolution to nonrenew the contracts of nine probationary teachers, approval of consent agenda items (including personnel changes and donations), and first readings of several policies. The board will also discuss the Winhawk Learning Plan, an ALC agreement, transit shelters, and the 2021-2022 budget process.
- Resolution to nonrenew teaching contracts for 9 probationary teachers effective June 10, 2021
- Consent agenda includes $43,986.29 in donations and $89,140.00 in activities/coaches compensation
- First reading of policies 406, 407, 512, 513, and 850
- Action on policies 805 (Waste Reduction) and 807 (Health and Safety)
- Discussion of City of Winona transit shelter proposal at three schools
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with actions on the consent agenda, including personnel hires and retirements, and will vote on the FY21 revised budget and FY22 budget targets. They will also discuss referendum spending options, a proposed expenditure cutoff date, and receive briefings on policies and the Winhawk Learning Plan.
- FY21 Revised Budget - Tentative (Action)
- FY22 Budget - Tech Levy, Operating Capital, and Budget Targets (Action)
- Referendum Spending Options (Briefing)
- Expenditure Deadline - proposed April 15 cutoff (Briefing)
- Donations totaling $28,065.49 (Action)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2021, with a hybrid format due to the pandemic. The board will receive briefings on the FY21 revised budget, FY22 budget targets, and a proposed technology levy, and will discuss a recommended April 15 expenditure cutoff date. Action items include approving the agenda, meeting minutes, and adjournment.
- FY21 revised budget briefing with recommendation for April 15 annual expenditure cutoff
- FY22 budget targets, technology levy, and operating capital request list briefing
- DHR Discipline Disparities Resolution semi-annual report
- Legislative update from MSBA
- Enrollment update
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, taking action on the consent agenda, several policy updates, the 2021-2022 school calendar, and acceptance of donations totaling $46,559.75. The board will also receive information on the Winhawk Learning Plan, superintendent evaluation, enrollment, and budget updates.
- Accept donations: $15,000 from Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation, $31,559.75 from WAPS Foundation, 100 face shields from 1800Shields
- Approve 2021-2022 school calendar (two options presented)
- Adopt policies: 305, 419, 502, 533, 709, 798 (first reading for 104, 201, 801)
- Personnel actions: hires, overloads, long-term sub, retirements (Eileen Dahlin, Brian Sather, Susan Ogren)
- FY22 budget update and enrollment update
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, covering routine approvals, informational updates, and a closed session for the superintendent's mid-year performance evaluation. Key items include the Winhawk Learning Plan, charter school reports, registration handbooks, and budget updates.
- Approval of middle and high school registration handbooks for 2021-22
- Review of Bluffview Montessori and Ridgeway Community School quarterly reports
- Discussion of 2021-2022 school calendar options
- Update on 2022 budget assumptions, fund balance, and reduction projections
- Closed session for superintendent performance evaluation
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, starting after the organizational meeting. They will receive briefings on proposed middle and high school course changes for 2021-22, as well as FY22 budget development and enrollment projections. The board will also take action on the agenda, meeting minutes, and Policy 516 on student medication.
- Briefing on proposed middle school courses for 2021-22, including Media Arts, Art, and new electives
- Briefing on proposed high school courses for 2021-22, including Intro to Woods, Physics, and Photography as Art
- Briefing on FY22 budget development, assumptions, and enrollment projections
- Action on Policy 516 Student Medication
- Discussion on board meeting format/location, with prior votes to continue Zoom meetings
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to swear in new and incumbent board members, elect officers (chair, vice-chair, clerk, treasurer) for 2021, and set the regular meeting schedule. The board will also take action on several administrative items, including designating legal counsel, setting board member stipends, and approving financial resolutions.
- Oath of office for new board member Stephanie Smith and incumbents Dr. Jim Schul and Tina Lehnertz
- Election of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, Clerk, and Treasurer for 2021
- Approval of 2021 meeting schedule (typically 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6 p.m.)
- Designation of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney as legal counsel
- Board member stipends: $100/month for members, $125 for chair