ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING 6:00 P.M.

BUDGET HEARING - 5:45 P.M.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Large Gym

AGENDA

 

1. BUDGET HEARING

1. Presiding - Board President Jokinen

2. Presentation of 2020-21 Budget - Superintendent Friemoth

3. Discussion and questions concerning the 2020-21 Budget.

    (District electors do not approve the budget.  They do vote on the required local levy needed to implement the budget.)

 

   II.      ANNUAL MEETING

1. Call meeting to Order - Board President Jokinen

2. Conduct roll call of residents present

3. Election of Chairperson

4. Appoint Secretary to Record Minutes if Board Clerk is not available

5. Approve Minutes of Last Annual Meeting

6. Public Comment

7. Reports

   1. Report from Board President Jokinen

   2. Report from Board Treasurer Terry Peters

   3. Education Report from Principal Stricker

8. Motion to approve the Adoption of Tax Levy

9. Motion for authorization to provide transportation to students living under two (2) miles from the school

10. Motion to set salaries of Board Members

11. Motion to set reimbursement of Board Members’ expenses

12. Motion for the authorization to provide financial support for the food service program

13. Other new business

14. Set date for next Annual Meeting

15. Adjournment

 

“Upon request to the Administrator, submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodation including the provision of information material in an alternative format for a disable person to be able to attend this meeting.”

 

 

 

9/27/20 IMPORTANT UPDATE

After mitigating the risk of COVID-19 exposure it has been determined due to potential COVID-19 exposure a select group of staff and students from grades K, 1, and 5 will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

 

 

 

9/24/20 IMPORTANT UPDATE

After mitigating the risk of COVID-19 exposure it has been determined that the risk level is low for the majority of our currently quarantined students and staff. All students and staff, except for a select group who will be contacted directly, should report to school tomorrow, September 24th.

The select group of students and staff will need to remain in quarantine until October 6th.

MS and HS Sports will resume.

Please contact Heidi Stricker or Rhonda Elmhorst-Friemoth if you have any questions or concerns. 715-274-3601.

 

Due to a confirmed COVID-19 exposure all 9th grade students, 6th grade group B, and their siblings will be dismissed at 12:20pm today and will need to quarantine for 14 days.

 

 

 

September 2, 2020

High School students will enter through door A 7:55am; Middle School Students will enter through door H 7:55 am; students in grades K-2 and those in grades 3-5 riding the bus will enter through door G 8:05am; students in grades 3-5 being dropped off will enter through door B 8:05am.

 

 

 

September 1, 2020

Dear Families and Community Members,

The purpose of this letter is to notify you of some recent changes to the Mellen School District Reentry Plan.  I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience these changes may cause but due to the ever evolving parameters surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we must continue to adjust according to the recommendations from the CDC, Wisconsin Department of Health, and Ashland County Health and Human Services.

 

The following is a list of recent updates:

1. Face Coverings:  Disposable and cloth face coverings must properly fit and cover the nose and mouth only.  Gaiters, bandanas, and full head coverings are not allowed.   NOTE: We are reconsidering the gaiters - watch for updates on this.

2. Temperature Screenings and Wellness Checks:  Students not passing the temperature screening and wellness check will NOT be allowed on the bus or access to the school facility, nor will any household members.  Therefore it is important that parents/guardians make arrangements in the event their child(ren) needs to stay home or be picked up from school.

3. Door Entrances:  High School students will enter and exit through door A; Middle School Students will enter and exit through door H; students in grades K-2 and those in grades 3-5 riding the bus will enter through door G; students in grades 3-5 being dropped off will enter through Door B, and all students in grades 3-5 will exit for through door B.  Parents/guardians should plan on staying in the vicinity until their child(ren) have been cleared to the building. Please remain in your vehicles. If you need to get out, please wear a face covering and social distances from others. 

4. Locker rooms: Students will not be allowed access to the locker rooms.  Therefore they will need to plan accordingly for PE and sports.

5. School Snacks:  MS/HS students will be allowed to bring healthy snacks to be consumed during Digger Time but should NOT share items with other students. Elementary students will bring snacks for themselves for the daily snack time.  If students are bringing special treat for their classrooms, they will NOT be allowed to bring homemade items, all snacks must be prepackaged with ingredients listed.

6. Supply lists:  Providing sanitizing wipes is not required. If you are able to send them it would be appreciated however.

7. Returning to School after COVID-19 symptoms:  The letter sent to parents/guardians on August 20th indicated a return after 10 days of symptom free, this has been changed to 14 days.

8. Calendar Amendment:  September 16, and October 21 have changed from early release to full day teacher inservice.  There will be NO school on these days.

9. Thank you once again for your flexibility and support.  As always, I welcome your calls and emails to discuss your concerns and ideas.  

 

Stay Healthy,

 

Rhonda Elmhorst-Friemoth

Superintendent