Winona Area Public Schools public meetings in 2022
34 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools board is reviewing options for a building bond referendum, including project scope, election resolutions, and materials for state review. The board will also act on routine items like the consent agenda, policy approvals, levy certification, and budget assumptions for FY24.
- Building bond referendum: three options (A, B, C) for April 11, 2023 election
- Certify final 2022PAY2023 tax levy by resolution
- Approve FY24 budget assumptions (1-3% state aid increase, ~$180k per 1%)
- Accept 2021-2022 audit report
- Approve combined polling places resolution for 2023 special elections
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
This is a special work session of the Winona Area Public Schools board focused on developing the FY24 budget. The board will review 2022 fund balance results, enrollment projections, staffing (FTEs), budget assumptions, and the budget development timeline. No final decisions are expected; it is a discussion session.
- Review of 2022 actual fund balances and 2023 projected fund balances
- Enrollment projections for kindergarten and overall district for 2023-2024
- Discussion of FTE (full-time equivalent) staffing levels
- Review of 2024 budget assumptions (working draft)
- 2024 budget development timeline and process
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hear the 2021-2022 audit results, a Truth-in-Taxation presentation on the final 2022 pay 2023 tax levy, and updates on the facilities master plan and a potential referendum. The board will also consider approving the World's Best Workforce report, a Nordic ski field trip, and an agreement with Kraus-Anderson. Public comment is scheduled for both the regular meeting and the Truth-in-Taxation hearing.
- Audit presentation by BerganKDV for 2021-2022
- Truth-in-Taxation hearing for final 2022 pay 2023 tax levy
- World's Best Workforce Report and Plan action item
- Kraus-Anderson agreement action item
- HVAC update and upcoming referendum update
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting primarily for a World's Best Workforce hearing, featuring a presentation by Kristie O'Brien, Director of Learning and Teaching. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with submissions required before 5 p.m. on the meeting night.
- World's Best Workforce presentation by Kristie O'Brien
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Adjournment motion
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will canvass the November 8, 2022 election results, making them official, and will consider a revised 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan that shifts three air handling unit projects to later fiscal years. The board will also act on several routine items, including consent agenda approvals, policy adoptions, and scheduling of future meetings and work sessions.
- Resolution canvassing November 8, 2022 election results (required to make results official)
- Resolution adopting revised LTFM 10-year plan, moving three air handling unit projects to FY2026-2028
- Approval of Kraus-Anderson agreement (contract pending attorney review)
- Donations totaling $14,577.37 from various donors, including $5,000 for Girls Hockey and $2,500 for FFA
- Purchase of community outreach vehicle (approved in June 2022, using federal funds or fund balance)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and informational presentations. Key items include a summary of the 2021-2022 superintendent evaluation, an AVID program presentation, and HVAC project updates with financial options. The board will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Summary of 2021-2022 Superintendent Evaluation
- AVID program presentation by district staff
- HVAC projects: dehumidification options, financial schedules for $8M over 20 years, and clean energy tax credit discussion
- Approval of October 18, 2022 regular board meeting minutes
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes numerous personnel hires, resignations, and compensation changes, as well as fiscal reports and agreements. The board will also take action on several policies, cooperative agreements with Hope Lutheran and Cotter schools, and a MSHSL membership grant resolution. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting includes procedural items like agenda approval and minutes.
- Approval of consent agenda with personnel actions, including new hires and resignations
- Action on policies 519, 520, 525, 605, and 901
- Approval of cooperative agreements with Hope Lutheran and Cotter
- Resolution for MSHSL membership grant
- Approval of office professional master agreement
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will vote on hiring an interim principal for Washington-Kosciusko Elementary, a course name change at the high school, and receive briefings on cooperative agreements with Hope Lutheran and Cotter. They will also review HVAC project options and approve DEI committee updates.
- Interim principal appointment at $490.56/day for remainder of 2022-2023 school year
- WSHS course name change proposal for Honors Science 9
- Hope Lutheran Cooperative Agreement briefing
- Cotter Cooperative Agreement briefing
- HVAC projects briefing with dehumidification options
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will meet to certify the preliminary 2022-23 tax levy at the maximum allowed by law, a routine step before a December Truth-in-Taxation hearing. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel hires, resignations, and fiscal disbursements, plus policy readings and actions, an FFA field trip request, and a superintendent goal. Several items are informational, such as the K-4 reading curriculum implementation and enrollment update.
- Certify preliminary 22PAY23 levy at maximum (deadline Sept 30)
- Consent agenda: August disbursements, budget reports, contracts (Winona Health, Merchants Master Treasury)
- New hires: 8 licensed teachers (e.g., Kimberly Hill $64,598, Eleanor Ledger $70,131), 3 non-licensed staff, coaches totaling $8,265
- Policy actions: 416 Drug/Alcohol Testing, 903 Visitors, 495 Staff Admission, 498 Volunteers
- FFA field trip request to Indianapolis, IN
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on September 1, 2022, at Winona Senior High School. The board will discuss and take action on several items, including the Winhawk Safe Learning Plan (COVID protocols), the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, and a briefing on the preliminary 22PAY23 tax levy, which will be certified at the maximum at the September 15 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and a staffing update.
- Briefing on preliminary 22PAY23 tax levy; board to certify at maximum on Sept. 15
- Action on Winhawk Safe Learning Plan update for 22-23 (COVID protocols)
- Action on Strategic Plan 2022-2027 final draft
- FFA field trip request to Indianapolis, IN
- Superintendent goal and objectives for 2022-2023
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes new hires, assignment changes, resignations, and coach contracts totaling $126,711. They will also take action on policies (Family and Medical Leave, Mandated Reporting), the WMS student handbook, and a non-affiliated school nutrition personnel policy. Briefings cover COVID protocols, a new transportation app, and the strategic plan for 2022-2025.
- New hires: Band Teacher Russell Diggins ($70,131/yr), Special Ed Teacher Melanie Rinehart ($47,739/yr), plus non-licensed staff
- Coach contracts for football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country totaling $126,711
- Policy action on 410 Family and Medical Leave and 414 Mandated Reporting
- Approval of WMS Student Handbook updates for 2022-23
- Briefing on Winhawk Safe Learning Plan and COVID protocols for fall 2022
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the August 9 primary election. The board must adopt a resolution to make the results official, as required by state law. The agenda includes only this action item and procedural items.
- Canvass the election results and adopt resolution
- Review August 2022 Primary Abstract
- Review extract of minutes for canvassing
- Roll call and call to order
- Adjournment
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the Winona Senior High School Multi-Purpose Room. The agenda includes action items on approving the agenda, minutes, a special meeting to canvass primary election results, and the employment of Kristie O'Brien as Director of Learning and Teaching. The board will also discuss a referendum and receive information on new district leaders and student online options.
- Hire Kristie O'Brien as Director of Learning and Teaching, 1.0 FTE, 255 days, $102,590.75 annual salary
- Approve August 12, 2022, 6 p.m. special meeting to canvass primary election results
- Discuss referendum planning for 2023
- Introduction of new district leaders: WMS Principal Dave Anderson, WMS Assistant Principal Brittany Ignatius, WSHS Assistant Principal Nathan Warneke
- Action on student online options for 2022-2023
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a referendum/master facilities plan discussion, approval of personnel hires and reinstatements, meal price increases, and policy adoptions. The board will also receive information on public comment, fundraising, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Referendum/Master Facilities Plan discussion with financial schedules and facility studies
- Approval of new hires including assistant principals at Winona Middle School ($103,840) and Winona Senior High School ($104,213.25)
- Meal price increases recommended by Nutrition Director
- Policy actions on internet safety, crisis management, and bullying prohibition
- Acceptance of donations totaling over $63,000 from various donors
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will vote on hiring a new middle school principal, renewing MSHSL membership, and acting on referendum-related items including survey results and a task force recommendation. They will also receive briefings on the FY24 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance plan and a master facilities proposal, then enter closed session for the superintendent's evaluation.
- Hire David Anderson as Winona Middle School Principal at $127,890 annually
- Renew MSHSL membership for 2022-2023
- Review Morris Leatherman referendum survey results and task force recommendation
- Briefing on FY24 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance plan
- Closed session for superintendent performance evaluation
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The School Board is reviewing several employment recommendations for the 2022-23 school year, including new teachers and summer staff. The agenda also includes first readings of updated policies regarding bullying, internet use, and crisis management.
- Employment recommendation for Angela Kerkenbush at $74,917.50 total compensation
- Employment recommendation for Mackenzie Carter at $70,131.00 annual rate
- First reading of Bullying Prohibition Policy (514)
- First reading of Internet and Electronic Communications Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (524)
- First reading of Crisis Management Policy (806)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The School Board is reviewing several strategic initiatives for the FY23 budget, including early childhood outreach and preschool expansion. The meeting also includes briefings on updated student handbooks and a request for an FFA Washington field trip.
- Review of FY23 budget strategies regarding preschool programming and middle school PBIS expansion
- Approval of summer meeting dates for the DEI Committee
- Briefing on WSHS course proposal for student success
- Presentation of 2022-23 student handbooks for various school levels
- FFA Washington field trip request
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools School Board held a special meeting to address proposed expulsions for six students. The agenda includes closed sessions to discuss private educational data and attorney-client privileged information.
- Proposed expulsion of Student A
- Proposed expulsion of Student B
- Proposed expulsion of Student C
- Proposed expulsion of Student D
- Proposed expulsion of Student E
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is reviewing several personnel appointments and resignations for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda includes a recommendation to approve a tentative contract settlement with the WAA and the acceptance of $43,890.88 in donations.
- Recommendation to approve WAA contract settlement for 2021-2023 school years
- Approval of new employment including Jay Woller as Elementary Principal ($106,200.00)
- Acceptance of $43,890.88 in total donations, including $27,439.14 from WAPS Foundation
- Review of 2022 Capital Budget Adjustment regarding DCD move to Goodview
- Discussion of Task Force Committee recommendations and referendum timelines
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on May 5, 2022, at Winona Senior High School. The board will take action on several items, including a resolution regarding IDEA (special education) funding, a meal waiver letter, FY22 budget adjustments, and a district-wide bid for a clock system. They will also receive informational updates on health protocols, special education programming, and a building referendum survey.
- Resolution on IDEA funding, noting a $3 million annual cross-subsidy for special education over the last 10 years
- FY22 budget adjustments presented by Director of Finance Sarah Slaby
- District-wide bid for clock system, with bid tab attached
- Meal waiver letter of support for food waiver
- Building referendum survey briefing
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a public hearing on redistricting, discuss community survey options for a potential buildings referendum, and take action on election districts, policies, and personnel items. The board will also consider FY22 budget adjustments and other operational matters.
- Public hearing on redistricting
- Survey quotes: Morris Leatherman $16,000 for 400-household sample; Baker Tilly $25,880 for 400 phone interviews
- Resolution confirming election districts
- Policy actions on special education workload limits (427) and instructional services (608)
- Personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and leaves of absence
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Community Task Force's recommendations for a building referendum. The board will review the task force's facility analysis, needs statements, and estimated financial costs, and consider timelines for a potential bond election. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of Community Task Force recommendations for a building referendum
- Review of estimated financial costs for the referendum
- Consideration of timelines for a November 2022 or 2023 bond election
- Tax impact analysis for the proposed referendum
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools School Board met for a special session focused on strategic planning. The meeting included reviews of survey summaries, stakeholder engagement reports, and draft goals and objectives.
- Review of internal and external survey summaries from March 2022
- Review of Stakeholder Engagement Report
- Review of foundational elements including Belief, Mission, and Vision statements
- Review of draft goals and objectives for each focus area
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is reviewing several operational items including the selection of an audit firm and quotes for a community survey regarding a potential buildings referendum. The agenda also includes updates on radon testing results, COVID-19 protocols, and the FY23 capital and technology levy budget.
- Approval of Bergan KDV as the district's audit services through FY22-FY26
- Review of survey quotes: Morris Leatherman ($16,000) and Baker Tilly ($25,880)
- Discussion of FY23 Capital, LTFM, and Tech Levy expenditure budget
- Notice of public hearing regarding redistricting
- Update on Winhawk COVID-19 Dashboard and radon testing results
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting focused on strategic planning. They will review environmental scan data and survey results, recommend focus areas, and develop foundational elements like core values and mission statements. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with only agenda approval and adjournment as formal actions.
- Review of environmental scan and survey summaries (internal and external)
- Discussion of recommended focus areas for the strategic plan
- Development of core values, belief statements, mission, and vision
- Homework assignment for strategic planning committee members
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on a resolution to nonrenew the teaching contracts of 17 probationary employees effective June 9, 2022. The board will also review policies, hear a community task force presentation on facilities, and receive updates on budget, enrollment, and special education.
- Resolution to nonrenew 17 probationary teachers, including LaDawn Kovala, Victor Pinon, and Hailey Horstmann
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions: new hires, resignations, retirements, and coaching contracts totaling $83,668
- First reading of policies on special education workload limits, corporal punishment, and fund balances
- Briefing on proposed FY22 budget adjustments and FY23 capital/LTFM/tech levy expenditure budgets
- Finance Committee recommends Bergan KDV as audit firm for FY22-FY26
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The School Board convened a special meeting focused on strategic planning. The session included a State of the District presentation and a review of internal and external survey data.
- State of the District Presentation
- Review of Winona Internal Survey Summary
- Review of Winona External Survey Summary
- Environmental Scan discussion
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on March 3, 2022, at Winona Senior High School. The board will vote on a tentative teacher contract settlement for 2021-2023, approve COVID-19 health protocols, and consider FY23 budget revenue and spending targets. They will also hear reports on school climate, student success, and strategic planning.
- Vote on WEA teacher contract for 2021-2023 school years
- Approve COVID-19 health protocols (draft dated 3.3.2022)
- Action on FY23 General Fund revenue projection estimate
- Action on FY23 General Fund spending target estimate
- Discussion on strategic planning listening session
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on February 17, 2022, at Winona Senior High School. The board will take action on several items, including updated Winhawk health protocols, a 2022 capital budget adjustment request, and approval of bond sale results. They will also consider personnel actions, policy updates, and approve special meeting dates for strategic planning.
- Action on Winhawk Health Protocols (COVID-19) as presented by Superintendent Dr. Annette Freiheit
- 2022 Capital Budget Adjustment Request, including Daktronics shot clock proposal for Winona High School
- Bid results for bonds (ISD 861 2022A) requiring resolution
- Consent agenda includes personnel overloads, new hires, and resignations; donations totaling over $6,000
- Approval of 2022-2023 school calendar and special board meeting dates for strategic planning
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will review and act on FY23 budget development items, including enrollment, class size, negotiations range, fund balance, utilities, and health insurance, plus a draft assumptions report. They will also hear updates on COVID-19 health protocols, middle school status, and district safety, and consider calendar revisions and a closed session for negotiations.
- FY23 budget development: enrollment, class size, negotiations range, fund balance, utilities, health insurance
- 2022-2023 school calendar briefing and 2021-2022 calendar revision proposal
- Closed session on Feb 17, 2022 for negotiations strategy
- Winhawk COVID-19 health protocols update
- Middle and senior high registration handbooks for 2022-23
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The School Board held a special meeting to conduct a self-evaluation and review the strategic planning process. The session included a review of board governance models and discussions on aligning district goals with board and superintendent goals.
- Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) School Board Self-Evaluation
- Review of the Strategic Planning Process
- Discussion of Board Governance Model and Strategic Governance Framework
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will vote on the district's Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan, approve new and dropped course proposals for middle and high schools, and act on a consent agenda that includes personnel changes, donations, and fiscal items. The board will also review several policies and receive updates on budget, enrollment, and ESSER funding.
- Action on WAPS Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan
- Approval of middle school course changes: drop Book Club and Nature Studies, add Science in Action
- Approval of high school course changes: drop Advanced Drawing/Illustration, Advanced Painting, and others; add Advanced Studio Art and Intro to Agriscience
- Consent agenda includes new hires, assignment changes, and retirements, plus donations totaling over $8,000
- First reading of policies on harassment, assessment, staff development, credit for learning, and student transportation safety
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2022, immediately following the organizational meeting. Key actions include voting on a new COVID-19 vaccination/testing policy for employees, approving an updated long-term facilities maintenance budget, and authorizing the intent to sell bonds. The board will also hear briefings on middle and high school course proposals and receive updates on in-person learning and other operational items.
- Vote on Policy 491 adopting MNOSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for employee vaccination/testing
- Action on updated FY 2023 LTFM budget and ten-year revenue/expenditure projections
- Resolution to sell bonds (ISD 861 2022A) with presale report presentation
- Briefing on dropping Book Club and Nature Studies, adding Science in Action at middle school
- Briefing on dropping several high school courses, adding Advanced Studio Art and Intro to Agriscience
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
This is the Winona Area Public Schools Board's annual organizational meeting. The board will elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, clerk, and treasurer for 2022, and will set the regular meeting schedule for the year. They will also take action on several routine administrative items, including designating legal counsel, setting board member stipends, and approving resolutions for banking, investments, and the official newspaper.
- Election of 2022 board officers (chairperson, vice-chairperson, clerk, treasurer)
- Approval of 2022 regular meeting dates (typically 1st and 3rd Thursdays)
- Designation of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney as legal counsel
- Action on board stipends: current $125/month for members, $150 for chair
- Resolution to bond Deputy Clerk (Director of Finance) at $500,000