Independent School District #238                                     

Mabel-Canton, Minnesota

School Board Meeting Agenda

May 20, 2025

Regular Meeting 6:00 pm

Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 

• Meetings of the Mabel-Canton school board may be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021-Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means-until further notice.  The May 20, 2025 Mabel-Canton regular school board meeting will take place at 6:00 pm in Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 with one or more board members possibly participating by telephone or other electronic means.  Members of the public ARE permitted to attend this meeting.  Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by contacting the phone number:  Phone:  +1 252-404-1279 / PIN: 265934732

I.    Call to Order

II.   Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Changes/Additions 

IV.  Approval of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting, April 15, 2025

V.   Chairperson’s Announcements

A.  Public Participation and Recognition

1. Comments^

VI. Consent Agenda-ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A.  2024-25 Budget

B.  Claims Report

C.  Resignation of Kristena Guevara, Special Education Paraprofessional 

D.  Resignation of Lana Hollar as National Honor Society

E.  Donations:

• $500 worth green screen & accessories for Media Classes donated by Aubrey Norby
• $200 to the Cheerleaders for cleaning ditches donated by the Mabel Fire Department
• $100 to the Band Department and $100 to the Choir Department donated by an anonymous donor

VII. Reports 

1. Student Representatives
2. Committees:

• Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness
• Curriculum Review
• Facilities and Capital Outlay 
• Policy Committee
• Hiawatha Valley Education District
• Southeast Service Cooperative

3. PreK-12 Principal
4. Superintendent

VIII.  Enrollment

IX.  Items for Action and/or Discussion

A.   Presale Report - DISCUSSION with Jodie Zesbaugh

B.   Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Issue General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2025A, In the Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of $8,940,000; and Taking Other Actions with Respect Thereto - ACTION

C.   Update on Bond Project - DISCUSSION

D.   Add .2 FTE Spanish II & .1 FTE Ag Science - ACTION

E.   Renew Cooperative Sports Agreement with Spring Grove for Girls Basketball - ACTION

F.   Policy 534, School Meals Policy, 1st Reading - DISCUSSION  

G.  Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Nicky Eiken, a 1.0 FTE Probationary Teacher - ACTION

H.  Capital Outlay Items This Year - ACTION

I.   Resolution for MSHSL Membership - ACTION

J.  25-26 Calendar - ACTION

K.  Hire Ruth Ann Sacquitne as a .4 FTE Literacy Coach / Instructional Coach - ACTION

X. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates

1. June 17, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
2. July 15, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. August 19, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

XI. Adjournment -ACTION

^ = Guideline for public comments: Three minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum per topic; complaints about personnel or individuals are not allowed; no board action will be taken during public comment; this is the only time during the meeting that audience participation will be allowed unless scheduled prior to the meeting.