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Despite fierce objections from many local parents, the board passed the transgender policy on Wednesday evening. Attend, Share & Influence! No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Park Board Members Present: Lacey Shaw, Carl Pierson, Matt Wessale, Thomas Adamini, During this period it is very important that the school board review and confirm priorities as spending will continue to be tight. The dispute has left the community divided as it awaits the outcome, especially as the end of school nears and the possibility of a strike increases. Signup today! The Farmington School Board voted 5-0 to approve an employee professional conduct policy during its Feb. 27 meeting after a portion that board members were split on was removed. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, ACADEMIC CALENDARS APPROVED FOR 2023-24 AND 2024-25. I understand firsthand that the decisions I make in my role can impact the lives of patients worldwide. The State has expectations for K-12 students and school districts are required to adopt curriculum that adheres to those state standards. Our teachers, administrators and Department of Teaching and Learning regularly review and revise all curriculum. Last Modified on October 28, 2020 Story courtesy of Sun Patriot News The Waconia School Board certified the school districts 2023 tax levy in the amount of just over $19.1 million at its Dec. 19 meeting. June 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: SY 2020-2021 Revised Budget and 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget Approval and School Board Salary for 2021-2022. The Loudoun County School Board implemented new rules for the fall after its final meeting of the previous school year in June, which devolved into chaos amid protests of the transgender rule and the schools embrace of curriculum that opponents describe as critical race theory. DMCA NoticesNewspaper web site content management software and services. WAUKEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 for the period April 27, 2021 through April 25, 2023, will generally be held on the second . The school board does not and should not set the curriculum directly. Your email address will not be published. My vision for the district is to embrace learning and inspire students; enabling them to grow their potential and prepare them to be productive and responsible members of society. I have always been passionately engaged in politics. State education officials say they are not surprised so many districts are taking so long to reach settlements, given how many were still negotiating right up to the deadline. My career has been focused on finding solutions and improving processes. Question 4: How do you think the district should address long-term funding issues? When we were looking for a home in Minnesota people spoke of this district or that as the best for our children. That drew a rebuke from the union, which said teachers work many more hours checking homework, drawing up lesson plans and preparing for each day in class. I am fully capable of handling this role and promise, if elected, to do as the people that put me there asked. Dooher said that inadequate state funding combined with soaring health care costs made bargaining extremely difficult. Wall to wall and down the hall families were overflowing from a typically sparse Waconia School Board meeting Monday with the topic of a potential mask mandate clearly causing the packed house. Be Proactive. Waconia can be one of those districts, for teachers and students. The budget process for next school year will start in January 2023 and the budget is typically adopted in June. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The school board for Waconia. Ex Officio Memberbgersich@isd110.org, 512 Industrial Blvd Would you like to receive our latest Sports News? In Niches 2023 rankings, which were released on Monday, Sept. 26, Waconia Public Schools was ranked 19th on the platforms list of Best School Districts in Minnesota. Superintendent Gersich and I recently discussed this issue regarding long-term funding. I dont believe school board seats belong to anyone. District 720 Shakopee, District 100 Waconia, District 717 Jordan, District 721 New Prague, District 112 Eastern Carver County, and District 719 . Members are elected The seven-member Waconia School Board makes policy and oversees the district's budget, curriculum, personnel, and physical facilities. Story courtesy of Sun Patriot News - The Waconia School Board certified the school district's 2023 tax levy in the amount of just over $19.1 million at its Dec. 19 meeting. Prepare for the future growth that we will no doubt be experiencing over the next few years. Student success requires a stable, quality staff. Waconia Choir Boosters - 2022/2023 Board Meeting Hosted By Waconia Choirs. That group included Waconia, which had a second mediation session in St. Paul earlier this month. Signup today! 201 South Vine Street Waconia, MN 55387 Phone: 952-442-2184 Please note updated City Hall hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. I am against mask mandates. February 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Work Session + Closed Session RE: Confidential Legal Advice, Labor Negotiation Strategy, Waconia Public Schools - District Office - Conf Rm A, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, January 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee - Special Meeting, Waconia Public Schools - District Office - Conf Rm C, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM - School Board Listening Hour w/WEA, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, December 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, December 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM - Work Session, December 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Closed Meeting Re: Superintendent Evaluation, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting RE: Superintendent Evaluation, November 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, November 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, November 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Canvass 2022 General Election, November 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, October 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, August 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, August 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM - Work Session, August 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, July 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, July 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, June 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting, June 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, May 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, May 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM - School Board Listening Hour w/WEA, May 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM - Special Meeting - Superintendent Finalist Interviews, May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, April 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, March 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, March 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, Monday, March 21, 2022 Immediately following the 7:00 PM Special Meeting - Work Session, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: Collective Bargaining Agreements, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, February 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, January 31, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, January 31, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, January 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, December 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, November 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, November 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, November 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, October 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, October 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, October 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, September 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, August 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, August 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Closed Meeting, August 2, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, July 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM - ISD 110 School Board Meeting, July 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM - ISD 110 School Board Policy Committee, July 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM - ISD 110 School Board Finance & Facilities Committee, July 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM - ISD 110 School Board Special Meeting RE: Superintendent's Evaluation, June 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: SY 2020-2021 Revised Budget and 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget Approval and School Board Salary for 2021-2022, June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, June 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 7, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting, In-Person WHS B107 (limited to 20) To attend In-person please sign-up before March 22 by email to: jkilian@isd110.org or, call 952-442-0600 / Virtual Meeting via ZOOM https://isd110.zoom.us/j/82858775686, May 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting RE: Labor Negotiations Strategy, May 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, May 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, April 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, April 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, March 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, March 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Special Meeting, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, March 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, February 1, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, January 25, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Special Meeting, January 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, January 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM - 2021 Organizational Meeting, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Policy Committee, December 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, December 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting, November 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Work Session, November 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: Canvass of Elections, Learning Model Discussion, November 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, November 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, November 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, October 26, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, October 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, October 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, September 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, August 24, 2020 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, August 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, August 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, July 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: LTFM Resolution and MSHSL Membership Renewal, July 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, July 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, June 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Special Meeting, June 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Closed Meeting, June 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting, June 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee, May 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, April 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, April 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, April 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, March 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, February 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, January 27, 2020 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, January 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, January 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting, January 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Work Session, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 14, 2019 at 7:45 PM - Work Session, October 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, September 23, 2019 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 9, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Policy Committee, September 3, 2019 at 6:45 PM - Work Session, February 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 28, 2019 at 8:00 PM - Special Meeting, January 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM - Policy Committee, November 8, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Work Session, October 22, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, St. Bonifacius City Hall - Community Room, September 24, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting, September 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Work Session, July 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting, June 25, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Special Meeting, June 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, April 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Work Session, January 8, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 11, 2017 at 5:15 PM - Work Session, November 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 23, 2017 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, October 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, September 11, 2017 at 6:15 PM - Policy Committee, August 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, August 14, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, July 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, June 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting for Superintendent's Evaluation, June 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Closed Meeting, June 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Closed Meeting, June 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, April 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, Waconia Middle School - C House Commons (lower level), February 13, 2017 at 8:30 PM - Work Session, February 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, January 23, 2017 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, January 9, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 24, 2016 at 7:05 PM - Work Session, October 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting RE: Construction Bid Award, September 26, 2016 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 12, 2016 at 8:30 PM - Work Session, September 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 22, 2016 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, August 22, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, June 27, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Closed Meeting, June 13, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, April 11, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 21, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 22, 2016 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, January 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, December 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, November 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, October 5, 2015 at 6:10 PM - Work Session, September 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 24, 2015 at 7:45 PM - Work Session, August 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Closed Meeting, August 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, June 22, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Closed Meeting, June 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, April 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 16, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, February 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, January 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, January 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 24, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Work Session, October 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 22, 2014 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, May 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 3, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Waconia School Board and Waconia City Council, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Work Session - Joint Meeting with TLAC, January 27, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Work Session, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Document Share Only, January 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 28, 2013 at 7:10 PM - Work Session, October 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, September 23, 2013 at 8:15 PM - Closed Meeting, September 23, 2013 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting, May 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, April 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Work Session, January 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, November 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, November 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, October 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, September 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, September 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, August 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, May 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, March 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, February 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM - Work Session, February 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting, October 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, August 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Work Session, July 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Facilities Committee - Full Board, May 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM - Policy Committee, February 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Policy Committee, January 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Organizational, November 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee, January 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Organizational. Posted on November 1, 2022 by admin. 786 were here. For an individual or family with a home value of $400,000 the total estimated school tax from the 2023 tax levy is projected to be $1,776. Term:Jan. 1, 2021Dec. Question 1: What prompted you to seek election (or re-election) to office? WACONIA SCHOOL BOARD - 4 elected. CLICK HERE to find out how. The school board forms a team with the administration, teachers and community in curriculum development. Long-term I would like to see Waconias District 110 as a thriving and growing district that does all it can to support all of its students and teachers. Finally, I am a graduate of Waconia High School; I am part of our districts past, present and future. I want the opportunity to help steer our district out of SOD. Board Meeting Dates 23 March 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Regular School Board Meeting 27 April 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Regular School Board Meeting View Calendar Board Meeting Information If you're having trouble viewing BoardBook within the Waco ISD website, please click here to open BoardBook in its own window/tab. I will help get us back on track. Republican Govs. Click here to start the online enrollment process. You are an elected place holder making decisions for your constituents. Waconia is a vibrant community with the 2nd largest lake in the metro. An advisory council receives input from parents, community and school board members then brings curriculum recommendations to the board for further discussion, community comments, revisions and ultimately approval. Finally, we need to evaluate our priorities to make the best use of our limited resources. The Wildcats defeated Rochester Mayo 43-26 in the quarterfinal round behind victories by Gabe Witschorik, Carter Katherman, Maverick Mueller, Lincoln Vick, Alex Torres, Levi Mueller, Max McEnelly, Alex Riley and Vincent Halliday. School boards can have an effect positive or negative on student outcomes. We are excited for your student to join the Wildcat family in the Fall of 2023. Below are the unedited responses from the candidates for Waconia School Board - Chad Almjeld, Kelly Amott, Jesse Bergstrom, Tyler Gangestad, Melanie Hagen, Kimberly Kelzer-Breeden, Steve Minor and Katherine Sodey. I am excited to participate in that visioning process with the district over the next few years. Later in the year they took another vote and decided not to listen to those very same people. The regular meetings of the School Board are conducted on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Waconia City Hall, 201 S. Vine Street, unless otherwise noted. Some Republican governors have set up possible showdowns with local school boards over mask mandates and critical race theory by attempting to ban both at the state level. Term:Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2026, Brian Gersich Superintendent Required fields are marked *. (952) 442-0600, Serving the cities of Waconia, St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Victoria, and New Germany, Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions and Procedures for Public School Board Meetings and Public Comments, Minnesota Report Card - Bayview Elementary, Minnesota Report Card - Laketown Elementary, Minnesota Report Card - Southview Elementary, District 110 Strategic Plan and Annual Goals, Reconsideration of Instructional Materials, Kids' Company/Summer Verge Registration Information. At the same time, they say, teachers' salaries have grown more slowly than neighboring districts, leaving Waconia teachers' pay among the lowest. 31, 2020 The school board in Broward County, Florida, which includes some of the Miami area, voted on Monday to require all students and teachers to wear masks in the classroom in a rebuke of DeSantiss ban. I create productive working relationships and play well with others. Flight or Eurostar from London to Amsterdam 10:28 am. Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions and Procedures for Public School Board Meetings and Public Comments, ISD 110 School Board Group Email:schoolboardmembers@isd110.org, Dana Geller, Chairdgeller@isd110.org The school districts fiscal year coincides with the school year, running July 1 through June 30, so 2023 taxes wont provide additional revenue until the 2023-2024 school budget year. As a school board member, I would spend time gaining a more thorough understanding of the district finances and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure sound decision making occurs. I, along with many parents in this community, started to care! Applause regularly followed those speaking against a mandate, as parents cited concerns about their children struggling to communicate and dealing with mental health issues from wearing masks over the previous school year. Through these, I have had experience handling many different financial models as well as updating, maintaining, and implementing constitutions, bylaws, and long-term vision plans. (link to meeting calendar), School Board Meeting Public Comment Participation: The pandemic changed how I viewed school boards. The school board scheduled interviews for the semi-finalists Monday and Tuesday of this week. Melanie Hagen- 4,299 - Elected. This is why my husband and I chose to live in Waconia. As a parent of a special needs child, I have experienced the related academic challenges in our school district. racist or sexually-oriented language. First published on August 10, 2021 / 7:33 AM. I have experience managing budgets and making hard decisions around priorities. Vikings, Thielen talking through contract and role with cap decisions looming, Minnetonka lands Class 2A's top seed in boys hockey state tournament, Here are the 15 best chocolate chip cookies in the Twin Cities. Hennepin County (/ h n p n / HEN--pin) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota.Its county seat is Minneapolis, the state's most populous city. To ensure my team remains on track, we have monthly forecasting meetings where we review expenses and any overages. January 19, 2023. Use the 'Report' link on Laconia School Board School Administrative 30 Offices Superintendent Steve Tucker 39 Harvard Street Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 603-524-5710 Fax: 603-528-8442 Amy Hinds - Title IX District Officer Laconia School District SAU 30 Administrative Office For Students and Families > District Goals > The next public business meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. About $52.7 million of that is in the general fund, the bulk of which goes to teacher salaries and benefits, also educational services, supplies and equipment. I love challenges, and believe I have ideas to help increase transparency, protect parents choices, and guide policy that helps set clear direction to assist our new superintendent in leading ISD 110 schools in a way the entire community can be proud of. I oppose ideologies and the banning of books or curricula and dont want to see here what is happening around the country. My prior service on a public school board provided state-required training in board responsibilities, finance and employment. The school board approved the following gift and grants should they be awarded: The gift of three emergency roadside kits to the Princeton High School SADD club's winter activity from Curt Van-Ort and State Farm Insurance. Term:Jan. 1, 2023Dec. I want the opportunity to play a part in this vision and help setup future school boards for success. Signup today! Please enter valid email address to continue. My patient care experience has prepared me to work with people of diverse backgrounds and develop exceptional communication skills. I dont know how involved the board should be in developing the curriculum. "We have a strong union, and perhaps a union that is used to having its way.". The district should be transparent with the community and demonstrate fiscal responsibility to the extent that any subsequent funding requests are understood. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. Threats of harming another All interviews are being held in the media center of Waconia High School and are open to the public. I know how to work collaboratively, ask lots of questions, be flexible, and truly believe the best idea is often not presented initially by a single person. We need to figure out how to get out of SOD first. As part of our Election 2022 coverage, the Waconia Patriot and Sun Patriot Newspapers reached out to candidates in contested races for local offices and asked them to respond to the same five questions for each office. Committees: Finance, SEE I do feel we have an important role in monitoring what is being taught to our students once those decisions have been made. Right now millions of regular education dollars are diverted to pay for these underfunded mandates. Would you like to receive ouradvertising news? The local tax levy is based on many state-determined formulas, plus voter approved referendums. Circumstances are different for all, but you are not a victim and life isnt fair. Waconia Public Schools has been named a top-20 public school district in the state of Minnesota by Niche, an online platform that annually ranks K-12 schools as well as colleges and universities. Public schools in Dallas and Austin moved this week to impose masking requirements in defiance of Abbotts executive order. He said teachers have conceded to the district during the past few contracts, not pushing for higher pay increases because the district told them that it did not have the money. Recorded Board Meetings School Administrative 30 Offices Superintendent Steve Tucker 39 Harvard Street Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 603-524-5710 Fax: 603-528-8442 Amy Hinds - Title IX District Officer New Website September 1, 2020 School Board Meeting September 15, 2020 School Board Meeting September 29, 2020 Special School Board Meeting Local government is critical and I want a chance to represent and serve my community. Waconia is growing and ISD 110 needs to grow with it. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Committees: Policy, Liaison to City of Waconia Signup today! As students prepare to return to classrooms in the fall, battles over critical race theory and mask mandates are resurfacing at school board meetings nationwide.