Winona Area Public Schools public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is meeting to approve various personnel hires, contract agreements, and district policies. The Board will also address a correction regarding the 2023-2024 property tax levy increase.
- Correction of property tax levy increase from 14.34% to 10.11%
- Approval of various licensed and non-licensed personnel hires
- Approval of $140,838.00 in total coaching and activity compensation
- Review of 2024-2025 draft school calendars
- Approval of multiple district policy updates and course proposals
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting focused on budget development for the 2025 fiscal year. They will discuss the budget timeline, assumptions, enrollment projections, and review the 2023 fund balance results. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with only procedural actions for agenda approval and adjournment.
- Discussion of 2025 Budget Development Timeline and Process
- Review of 2025 Budget Assumptions as of 12.7.2023
- Enrollment projections and related revenue options for 2025
- Review of 2023 Fund Balance Summary
- Budget communication information item
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold its required Truth-in-Taxation hearing for the 2023-2024 budget and tax levy, with certification scheduled for December 21. The board will also consider approving a tentative contract agreement with the Winona Administrators Association (WAA) for 2023-2025, approve the 2023 financial audit, and take action on the World's Best Workforce Report and Plan. Other items include reports on FFA convention, activities, course proposals, health protocols, and a draft 2024-2025 calendar.
- Truth-in-Taxation hearing for final 2023PAY2024 tax levy; certification at Dec 21 meeting
- Tentative WAA contract agreement for 2023-2025, pending board approval
- Approval of 2023 financial statements and audit
- Action on World's Best Workforce Report and Plan
- Resolution to establish combined polling places for potential special elections
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting primarily for a public hearing on the World's Best Workforce (WBWF) plan, with a presentation by Kristie O'Brien, Director of Learning and Teaching. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment. No votes on substantive policy or budget items are listed.
- World's Best Workforce presentation by Kristie O'Brien
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
- Meeting at Winona Senior High School, 901 Gilmore Avenue
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel hires, retirements, and financial transactions. They will also receive briefings on the World's Best Workforce report, the annual audit, and an enrollment update, and take action on policy changes and donations.
- Consent agenda includes October 2023 payment register and budget analyses
- New hires: Patricia Norman (ECSE teacher, $21,839.21/yr), Ryan Gnadt (Special Ed teacher, $27,460.85/yr)
- Retirements: Scott Albright (Maintenance Manager, 33 yrs), Lorie Bestul (Media Secretary, 33 yrs)
- Policy action on 523, 406, 903, 601, 621, 427
- Donations: Walmart and Hyvee (pumpkins), Winona Lodge No. 18 ($500 for Coats for Character)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools board will vote on establishing a work group to study future dual-language program needs, with recommendations due by January 2024. The board will also consider a grant application, an athletic board appointment, and a work session date change. Public comment is scheduled, and routine items like minutes and enrollment updates are on the agenda.
- MSHSL Foundation Grant Application (action item)
- Rios Spanish Immersion Program work group recommendation
- Winona Athletic Board appointment (oversees Westfield Golf Course, Athletic Park, Gabrych Park)
- Work session date change to November 30, 2023 for FY25 budget development
- Enrollment update as of October 27, 2023
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, student reports, and a presentation on the READ Act. The board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel hires, disbursements, and donations, as well as policy adoptions, school calendar revisions, and a third-party integrity agreement.
- Consent agenda includes September disbursements and budget analysis documents
- Policy action on 705 Investments, 720 Vending Machines, 506 Student Discipline, 613 Graduation Requirements
- 2023-2024 school calendar revisions due to geothermal HVAC work
- Donations totaling $9,440.44 from various donors
- Approval of Sawyer Lepsch as Junior Student School Board Representative
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will vote on the 23-24 superintendent goals and on renewing dental insurance, with bids ranging from $289,529 to $353,267. They will also hear briefings on school calendar revisions due to geothermal HVAC work, an enrollment update, and a junior student representative. Public comment is open at the start.
- Approve 23-24 Superintendent Goals with progress reports in Nov, Jan, Mar, May
- Dental insurance renewal: Delta Dental $293,590 (5.64% decrease), The Standard $289,529 (6.94% decrease), BCBS $353,267 (13.54% increase)
- Approve one application to DEI Committee
- Briefing on 2023-2024 school calendar revisions (geothermal HVAC)
- Enrollment update as of September 29, 2023
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will consider approving the intent to sell bonds for HVAC/geothermal projects and an updated 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan. The consent agenda includes personnel hires, coaching contracts, and various fiscal actions. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Resolution to sell bonds for geothermal HVAC projects (ISD 861 2024A)
- Updated LTFM 10-Year Plan for FY 2025
- Consent agenda: personnel hires, coaching contracts totaling $149,739
- Policy first readings: 705 Investments, 720 Vending Machines
- Community Education salary schedule update
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding its regular meeting on August 17, 2023. The board will receive updates on the geothermal HVAC project, hear public comments, and discuss elementary class sizes and enrollment. Key actions include approving the consent agenda (personnel, contracts, and financials), adopting numerous policy changes (including a new overdose medication policy), and accepting donations totaling $75,087.84.
- Accept donations totaling $75,087.84 from WAPS Foundation, Minnesota Historical Society, and others
- Approve consent agenda including HVAC change orders and contracts (e.g., ProCare, Creative Curriculum)
- Adopt policy updates: new overdose medication policy (516.5), online learning policy (624), and others
- Hire Laura Walker as Special Education Teacher at $43,937 annual salary
- Discuss elementary class sizes and preliminary enrollment data
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including hiring a secondary principal for Winona Senior High School, approving a cooperative agreement and dissolution for swim and dive, and setting a task force committee date. The board will also receive updates on the geothermal project and student eligibility for athletics, and will enter a closed session for labor negotiations strategy.
- Employment of Luke Madsen as Secondary Principal at Winona Senior High School at $563.82/day for 2023-2024
- Action on Coop Agreement and Dissolution for Swim and Dive
- Action on Student Eligibility for Athletics and Activities
- Geothermal Project Update (information)
- Closed session for labor negotiations strategy (WAA and WEA)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is meeting to consider a change order for the geothermal HVAC project at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary, approve consent agenda items including personnel hires and resignations, and take action on several policies and resolutions. The board will also review first-readings of numerous policies updated for new state legislation and discuss student fundraising and athletics eligibility.
- Geothermal project change order to upsize sprinkler riser and main at Washington Elementary
- New licensed hires: Gretchen Larson ($76,034), Rebecca Siegersma ($70,131), Coy Pederson ($49,416), Erica Upton ($70,131)
- Consent agenda includes June 2023 disbursements and budget analysis
- Action on policies 503 (Student Attendance) and 606 (Textbooks), eliminating 606.1
- Resolution for FY 2025 LTFM 10-Year Plan
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
This is a special work session for the Winona Area Public Schools board to discuss a potential referendum. The board will review election results, a master plan, and possible funding packages, and consider next steps and a timeline for a 2024 bond election. No final decisions are expected; it is a discussion and information session.
- Referendum recap with election results summary
- Discussion of three funding packages from Dec. 2022
- Review of Winona Master Plan one-pager
- Timeline for bond elections in 2024
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2023, at Winona Senior High School. The board will receive updates on geothermal projects, vote on authorizing financial decisions for construction expenditures, and consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, fiscal affairs, and a memorandum of understanding with the teachers union. Several policies will be reviewed for first reading or action.
- Action: Approve board chair and vice chair authority for construction project expenditures/change orders through June 30, 2023, and Mr. Berzinski with chair/vice chair from July 1, 2023
- Consent: Approve new hires including teachers at Winona Senior High School (e.g., Kate Bergstrom, PE, $73,069; Allison Witt, SpEd, $43,937) and summer program staff
- Consent: Approve memorandum of understanding with Winona Education Association to use Rochester Public Schools Online Learning Academy for former WOLA students
- Policy action: Approve policies 210 (Conflict of Interest), 504 (Student Dress), 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination), 535 (Service Animals), 902 (Use of Facilities)
- Policy first reading: 503 (Student Attendance), 806 (Crisis Management), 606 (Textbooks and Instructional Materials)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to conduct first-round interviews for the superintendent position. The agenda includes roll call, agenda approval, the interviews, and adjournment. This is a procedural meeting focused on the superintendent search process.
- Superintendent first round of interviews
- Interview schedule attached (Winona Area Rd 1 interview schedule FINAL.pdf)
- Meeting held at WSHS Learning Commons, 901 Gilmore Avenue, Winona MN
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to advance the superintendent search. They will review applicant information, choose finalists, and set the interview schedule, procedures, and questions. The meeting is action-oriented, with votes on the agenda and adjournment.
- Review of superintendent applicants and selection of finalists
- Decision on interview schedule, procedures, and questions
- Agenda approval and meeting adjournment votes
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a study session on a building bond referendum, review the 2022 graduation data, and receive updates on the FY24 budget and construction projects at Washington-Kosciusko and Jefferson Elementary Schools. The board will also vote on several contracts for the HVAC replacement project, including geothermal commissioning, special inspection, and steel supply services.
- Building bond referendum study session
- 2022 Graduation Data Report
- FY24 Budget Progress Update
- Geothermal Commissioning Services Contract: $66,400 to Dunham
- Geothermal Special Inspection Services: $13,450 to Braun Intertec
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. The discussion will cover the timeline, hiring criteria, stakeholder involvement, and procedures, led by Barb Dorn of MSBA. The board will also approve the agenda and adjourn.
- Discussion on superintendent search timeline, hiring criteria, stakeholder involvement, and procedures
- Led by Barb Dorn, MSBA Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on March 23, 2023, at Winona Senior High School. Key actions include a resolution to nonrenew the teaching contracts of 23 probationary teachers, approval of the consent agenda with personnel and financial items, and a first reading of several policies. The board will also receive updates on the building bond referendum, curriculum, and budget planning.
- Resolution to nonrenew 23 probationary teachers effective June 9, 2023
- Consent agenda includes $91,819 in coaching stipends for spring activities
- First reading of policies on background checks, hazing, wellness, and school meals
- Action on policies for legal status, complaints, discipline, and home schooling
- Discussion on 2023-2024 Rios Spanish Immersion Program sections
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will receive an update on the upcoming building bond referendum, review and comment on it, and consider a resolution appointing election judges for the April 11, 2023 special election. The board will also hear about a pilot program allowing WAPS graduates to attend MSC Southeast for free, and take action on several operational items including rescinding a previous bond for the Deputy Clerk.
- Building Bond Referendum update and review/comment for April 11, 2023 special election
- Resolution appointing election judges for the special election at five polling places
- Rescind January 5th approval of Deputy Clerk/Treasurer bonded at $500,000 due to crime policy coverage
- Cotter Schools Cooperative Agreement for Trap Team
- Opportunity Program with MSC Southeast allowing free attendance for WAPS graduates
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will discuss and take action on items related to the upcoming building bond referendum, including a video proposal and contract, and a resolution establishing a ballot board. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as personnel changes, a pay equity report, and various contracts, as well as review new course proposals and policies.
- Referendum video proposal and contract with Captivate Media + Consulting
- Resolution establishing a ballot board for the 2023 Referendum Election
- Approval of pay equity report per Minnesota Statute 471.992
- New hires: Special Education teachers Emily Franzen ($23,640.21) and Taylor Gile ($12,891.36)
- First reading of policies on textbooks, transportation, and curriculum
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting focused on self-evaluation and strategic planning. They will review the board's self-evaluation report, discuss the board governance model, and set goals for the superintendent aligned with the district's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
- Review of School Board Self-Evaluation (SBSE) Full Report
- Discussion of Strategic Plan 2022-2027
- Superintendent Goal Setting for 2022-2023
- Review of Board Governance Model and Standards of School Board Leadership
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board will discuss and potentially act on a building bond referendum, including project scope, election resolutions, and review/comment materials for the Minnesota Department of Education. They will also review 2024 budget development timeline, assumptions, revenue projections, and expenditure targets. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval, public comment, minutes, and announcements.
- Building bond referendum: project scope, election resolution options (A, B, C) for April 11, 2023, and MDE review/comment
- 2024 budget development timeline and process
- 2024 budget assumptions (working draft)
- 2024 general fund revenue projection (draft)
- 2024 general fund expenditure target (draft)
Imported Meetings (2016-2025)
The Winona Area Public Schools Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to swear in new and re-elected members, elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, clerk, and treasurer for 2023, and set board member stipends. The board will also take action on several routine administrative items, including designating legal counsel, approving banking and investment resolutions, appointing deputy clerks, and designating the official newspaper. This is a procedural meeting focused on organizing the board for the year, with no major policy or budget decisions on the agenda.
- Oath of office for new District 1 member Pete Watkins and re-elected members Michael Hanratty, Nancy Denzer, and Karl Sonneman
- Election of 2023 board officers: chairperson, vice-chairperson, clerk, treasurer
- Action on 2023 board member stipends (current: $125/month members, $150/month chair)
- Resolution to designate Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney as official legal counsel
- Resolution to authorize Merchants Bank as district depository and bond Deputy Clerk at $500,000