Justin explains that there is NO official reason for Superintendent non renewal He is easy to talk to, and very helpful. He is a great man. Do you know when that was? Superintendent Koslofsky also clued me into a couple of maybe unknown facts about Non 4day Schools in Minnesota. And I quote the contract, "Superintendent may request a meeting with the school board to discuss its intentions, the reasons therefore, and ways in which the concerns of the School Board might be addressed by the parties. OCT 15 6:00 PM Volleyball - JV. The district was prepared to adopt either schedule, Oftedahl said. You refuse to answer questions or get input from teachers, other school employees, students, or the taxpayers. Total additional cost for unemployment A bar graph showing tax current tax rates. I apologize for the slow reply. This number was confirmed by the Auditors in there 2013/14 audit. 11/8/14, Board Chair Justin Partee Violates Open meeting Law AGAIN! Lived in Warroad 11 years, and worked for ISD 690 for 10. It made the decision very difficult," he said. Warroad HS Graduation - Visit Warroad, MN Letter Signed by Past Board Members Example two: Filling the position of Office Manager. Work is just beginning to build an argument for why the district should be able to continue use of the Warroad Warrior name and logo, said Laurie Thompson, chair of the Warroad School Board. Packet QnA Jan 2015 Please call the school at(218)-386-1472to report that your child is staying home with the name of their teacher and grade and the reason for the absence. On July 15 2013 Justin Partee (the board chair) stated that him and Keirsten Eklie, and I quote " The plan is to have Keirsten and I review the synopsis with Craig by the end of the month. (Do you mean the approval process? If Signed Warroad District 690 will have the power to decide locally if we want to stay a Flexible learning/4day School ! Enjoy shopping in our quaint downtown where you'll find fashion, unique arts and crafts, and plenty of supplies to do your own crafting such as for quilting and scrapbooking. However, after reading the evaluation, it is apparent that is not the beginning date used. Graduation Rate is one of the important markers for checking your schools success ! Example three: The frivolous and unwarranted allegation leveled at the Superintendent for bullying. Unemployment Cost Employee #3 $1,000. Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings. I was able to get the audio files back on-line. At the same meeting the Board approved the Initial Budget for 2013/14 ! to the General public in regards to the upcoming referendum(Click and Read), This link, you will see a PDF of some supporting documentation regarding the referendum (Click and Read). But when the board voted, members didn't provide a reason why beyond citing the district's low test scores and saying the decision was "better" for students' education, they said. 304 Superintendent Contract, Duties and Evaluation. Example four: Allowing for up to $5,000 in moving expenses for a new employee; something unheard of in this district. In an email, member Brian McFarlane told Landin he did what he believed was right. Lyla Knutson WARROAD, He has been a very big part of the Warroad school and loved by all of our children who grew up here!! Credit awarded should be based on credit earned. We shall see!"" Letter Signed by Past Board Members This is a very good thing because it holds a strong position in its next stop, Conference Committee between the House and Senate. Link to McCray 4day Compare Document (Credit Recovery is for students who have failed a class or have dropped out of school and missed a period of time. Mike Freeman / The San Diego Union-Tribune. June 10th 7:00 pm Regular Meeting - In the new business the Board approved both the Final budget for 2012/13, and the initial Budget 2013/14.a Referendum Revenue Authorization Election in 2013, was passed. Student Life. I'm very angry at the fact that the board members could not give reasons to why they did not want him there. Is it like a coop? The board, with community input, envisions the educational future of its community and then formulates the goals, defines the outcomes, and sets the course for its district. Mr. Oftedahl works tirelessly to help deliver the very best to the students of our community. Mr. Oftedahl has supported ideas even when not popular to create new learning opportunities. Senate File 88 deals with "Grandfathering" in the 8 Schools that are currently using 4 day. The current board had total disregard for the WBWF mandated process and results. Because of so much traffic to this website I had to shut down audio temporarily ! The Senate bill has been passed to the Senate floor where it is awaiting action. $52,059 Comments- I have obtain a copy of the recording of the meeting. School districts that do not fall under the exception, like Warroad, can request an exemption from the new law by submitting a written request to all 11 federally recognized tribal nations in Minnesota and the state's Tribal Nations Education Committee by Sept. 1 of this year. "I've built a lot of great relationships with students, parents and other patrons," he said. click here for the explanation of the "Open Meeting Law" even though there were 2x more experienced board members that should have had that position Packet QnA Feb 2015 And there was never any corrective actions done to help improve his performance 2012/13 or in 2013/14. Partees Motion to combine position cost District "I'm always the eternal optimist that when we lay out how supportive we are of our community beginnings and history that we will not receive a denial that we will be granted the use of the logo," Thompson said. Please, if you have any comments or suggestions, use the form below. Today, the name represents the school and its sports teams, but also serves as an educational tool in the district, Thompson said. All rights reserved. Warroad School District is joining other public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to Warroad and its students. Since the House and Senate are already on the same page, the only real hurdle is the Governor. Warroad Public Schools510 Cedar Ave NwWarroad, Minnesota MN 56763(218) 386-1877. by providing a learning community that is personalized, innovative, and secure for all learners. Trchelle Bunn, an Indigenous woman, Warroad High School alumni and former Warroad Warriors hockey player, helped organize written testimony of Indigenous Warroad community members in support of the prohibition. The rest of the Board made NO comment. To achieve its vision, the board establishes a structure and hires a superintendent to accomplish that vision. and who not fit the regular mold back to the high school. However, he cannot line item veto it out of the education omnibus bill. ""Tim Miller 8:57 AM (2 hours ago)Bob, Thanks for writing me. Link to Avg Instructional day and Length of Instructional Day Document Most ALC students are not there for credit recovery. Abby Erickson COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. FYI, within the following 2 weeks and before the May Regular board meeting there was another committee formed. Retention Policy passed. There is plenty to do inside as well. It does not take a resolution to do this. Past Board Packet Questions the Board members have and the answers that the Administration team has given over the last 5 months. "MSBA is pleased that the Senate bill would allow school boards to authorize Flexible Learning Year programs without the approval of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education and would also allow school boards to start the school year on September 1 for the 2015-16 school year only. And I quote the contract, "Superintendent may request a meeting with the school board to discuss its intentions, the reasons therefore, and ways in which the concerns of the School Board might be addressed by the parties. Submit application to: That is the max that any one student can earn in a school year. 66 talking about this. It is not designed for students to take classes they do not need (additional electives for example) or to re-take a class for a better grade or to move ahead of their peers. Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student. Email From MDE about Flexible Learning. Which means they all ran unopposed and of course were elected to the board. Copyright 2023 Warroad Public Schools. Feb 21 2013 Special Meeting - Closed for Strategy session for negotiation. Every year it is the duty of the school board to evaluate the districts Superintendent. That was made official April 2014. Good Old Boy's - RBJ & Assoc There are 337 public school districts with 2456 schools servicing 839,738 students being taught by 52,832 teachers.That said, this site will try to shed some light on the system, to better educate the general public on the internal workings of public education, and the role of your local school board. Brian Sage In the last 5 years, Mr. Oftedahl has stood along side me as we developed and built one of the top Technology Education Departments in the state. So now the focus of the Goals Committee had shifted to completing this mandate by the deadline given to us by the state. If Signed Warroad District 690 will have the power to decide locally if we want to stay a Flexible learning/4day School ! None of you has a background in education and don't understand that a school cannot be run like other businesses. For the school to bring in credit recovery revenue of $115,000 they would have to have 115 students attending credit recovery. At the school, it feels like a family member has died. Lindsey Burroughs WARROAD, I'm signing because I felt like he has done a good job and is capable of change. The Board never approve the final budget for 2013/14. I had received a call from Brian Koslofsky Superintendent of McCray Public Schools. Mitchell Roberts WARROAD, Craig does a great job in our school district he is a hard worker, and keeps good contact with the students, teachers, parents, and the community. It's irresponsible," he said. Lets talk about the 2014 evaluation for our superintendent. Packet QnA Feb 2015 218-386-3543 or 800-328-4455 113 Lake St. NE, Suite B | Warroad, MN 56763 E-mail: visitwarroad@gmail.com So where does that leave us? Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Utilizes a system of public relations that allows it to formalize the flow of information into and out of the district. April 15th Regular Meeting - In the Unfinished business the Community Education/Activities Director was put back on the agenda. A longer week will force the district to cut programming, add more staff hours and create larger class sizes, said school staff. The Experiance Level of Your BoardAudio link Logan Bender WARROAD, He is very good to the students! Brenda Solar, Clerk Angle Inlet Elementary School17606 Inlet Rd Nw,Warroad, MN 56763Phone: (218) 386-1472. The policy clearly states the exact steps/process (please read the policy 304).In the end the correct forms were used and the correct procedure was followed. One of those items is the Action Items Register - something done by me, not the superintendent. We need Mr. Oftedahl to keep our school on the right track. ", "Committees are covered by the OML(even if the committee is comprised of fewer members than a quorum of the board)". She argued the use of Native American nicknames opens the door to racism. Brian McFarlane explains that there is NO need for cuts and we have money for 5 day ?Audio link Example four: Allowing for up to $5,000 in moving expenses for a new employee; something unheard of in this district. The Experiance Level of Your BoardAudio link If the members in question, that are on the Board, cannot grasp the concept that they are to govern and not to administer, as well as follow the Code of Conduct as outlined by Minnesota School Boards Association, then they should resign. Transportation Director Contact Trish Gausen, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board, at 218-386-6099 or trish_gausen@warroad.k12.mn.us. Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 151-200 Warroad Early Learners Center and Early Childhood Family Education. A motion to RE-post the Business Manager/Payroll position. Email From MDE about Flexible Learning. The state does not just recognize credit recovery programs that operate after school and on weekends, this is purely a funding issue. There is a well established process for carrying out that task. "Negotiations themselves are public meetings". If it is a public meeting, then it MUST BE POSTED. Oftedahl said he respects the decision and understands it was within the board's right. And I quote the contract, "Superintendent may request a meeting with the school board to discuss its intentions, the reasons therefore, and ways in which the concerns of the School Board might be addressed by the parties. In addition, MSBA appreciates the attention that the bill gives to teacher licensure most specifically to requiring a streamlined process for out-of-state teaching candidates.". With the closing of the ALC, the school district is not offering any services for at-risk students who attended the ALC. I had break last week and I was a little slow on my emails. That is approximatly what you would save if the referendum does not pass. If they wanted to come after school, at night, or on weekends, this was always available. There is an exception for schools located within the reservation of a federally recognized tribal nation in Minnesota, with at least 95% of students meeting the state definition of an American Indian student. Board Chair Justin Partee scheduled meetings to negotiate with our District's Principals. Warroad Public Schools 2021-2022 Employee Handbook WARROAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK - TABLE OF CONTENTS Handbook Overview, Purpose and Disclaimer Page 5 District Vision and Mission Page 6 School Board Page 6 Admin and Instructional Admin Team Page 6 1.0 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS AND WPS POLICIES Page 7 Employee Responsibilities and Expectation Page 7 click here to see Partees Email explaining decision Packet QnA March 2015 The quotes from the Petition just keep coming ! (I have attached the forms needed to this.) USAquatics Proposal For Filtration Project (Tom Schaeffer) Proposal possible Approval, Review Snow Removal Quotes and Award to Vendor. An ALC, provides comprehensive educational services to enrolled students throughout the year. Hannah Maunu WARROAD, Mr. Oftedahl is a great man and has a huge heart for the Warroad school and our community. Then came the harassment, They locked their 8-year-old boy in a dark room for months. According to District #690 policy, April 2014 would be the beginning of the evaluation period because of the ratification of the new evaluation form. Warroad High School; Warroad Elementary School; Administration. Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 101-150 Audio link, McFarlane remarks on Success for future grant. Unemployment Cost Employee #1 Spends its time on board work rather than staff work. In addressing the last item on the agenda it was very clear that NO ONE on the board knew of any action taken by the board in order to address "the ways in which any concerns by the Board of Education might be addressed". It is also a place to find daily announcements, recent news and upcoming events. Transportation Scheduler (No, you can enroll a private school student who is behind in graduation requirements. (Statute says an ALC must run a comprehensive education program at the middle and high school level.) This survey was done at the open house for this school year in May. He is very nice to work with. . If approved, Warroad Public Schools will be able to continue the use of its Warroad Warriors logo and nickname. Example five: The nonrenewal of the Superintendents contract will cost the School District monetarily in as yet to be determined amounts and has divided the community into two camps! "As a person, Craig is a fantastic guy. And that there was not a long list of "reasons" for the boards 4:2 vote action on Oct 20 2014. Audio link A board should wrap their arms around the institution and keep their fingers out. (Anonymous quote.) Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom, An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts. So we did not violate any Statute. Delegates the authority to the superintendent to recommend and evaluate all district staff within the standards established by written board policy and subsequently acts on the superintendents recommendation(s) at its meeting(s) as required in statute. Basically, that means it is only two steps away from becoming law. Mike Freeman / The San Diego Union-Tribune. An ALP can determine that they will only serve district students. Evaluates the superintendents performance and. Brenda Solar, Clerk Below is a link to the Minnesota Department of Education's Website. Consider the following examples of taxpayer dollars that have needlessly been frittered away, money that could have been used to educate the students and alleviate some of the budget stress the Warroad School has been under. Example one: In excess of $30,000 paid in Unemployment Compensation when the school Board voted to eliminate the positions of Facilities Director and Transportation Director.The Transportation Director was months away from retirement when the decision was made!The only person that met the Boards established qualifications for the newly combined position was not offered the job; instead the Board employed an individual that was with the District a matter of months. ), Does a student need to fail a class before taking at credit recovery? The Fact is that the districts fund balance as audited by "Brady Martz"" which is required by the State of Minnesota and came in higher than expected.It is the Board that approves the Budget and the Superintendent and Administration DID NOT over spend the approved Budget by $350,000 !! If any of the parties oppose the exemption by Dec. 15, it is denied, and the school must comply with the law by Sept. 1, 2025. Also, the 4 of you should resign so we can have school board members who do not have their own personal agendas. The cost to the District monetarily and in terms of morale have been devastating! Accepts ultimate responsibility for the care, management, and control of the district. What are the consequences for our district not changing from an ALC to an ALP when the mid level program was dropped? The problem was that over 1500 people tried to download audio files at one time causing the system to crash :-) Thanks for your understanding. This Summer, come join members of the Warroad North Country Cruisers Car Club as we . 100 Rev. Quoted from Warroad Pioneer's Dec 2nd Issue If the school is denied an exemption, the process of finding a new mascot for the district will include community involvement, Thompson said. Board Members in charge of investigating Paula Foleys Past | Justin Partee | Keirsten Eklie ! Warroad School District is joining other public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to Warroad and its students. Budget adjustment was tabled. I will include a copy of the synopsis to each of you as well as some type of report on the meeting with Craig. Past Board Packet Questions the Board members have and the answers that the Administration team has given over the last 5 months. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Board Chairs Lies to Grand Forks Herald Also this is the meeting that the board actually ratified the new Superintendent goals. If Signed Warroad District 690 will have the power to decide locally if we want to stay a Flexible learning/4day School ! School Board | Warroad Public Schools The MARRS coordinator should have change the site code at this time. This agenda was NEVER POSTED at the Official place of Posting and is still not posted. Justin Partee fails to mention that the 2013/14 performance review, Superintendent Oftedahl had improved from 2.6 in 2012/13 to 3.2 out of 5 in 2013/14 ! We rescind our letter of Friday the 15th to the Warroad School Board with regard to litigation.". This left the field wide open for the 3x seats from the 2008 election. The Senate bill has been passed to the Senate floor where it is awaiting action. This program continues to grow today. Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 50-100 "Our school is going to need a lot of money, and how are we going to go back to the community and pass a referendum when we don't support them? Addition Cost incurred by the District I have the most upper respect for him. Steven LaDuke WARROAD, MN Craig has done a great job. Mr. Oftedahl has done nothing but try to better the district, balance the budget and make informed decisions that benefit not himself or the fake 'old boys club' but the Warroad school district. Facilities/Transportation Director Claudia McFarlane WARROAD, If the State Board of Education can't find a fault in Mr Oftedahl's work, how can our board? Warroad, Minnesota - Ballotpedia Packet QnA March 2015 The closing of the building was tabled. He has poured his heart and life into Warroad school district. Mr. Oftedahl is far more than just a coach and teacher more than a good dad and husband, more than a good man and mentor. I have not set that meeting up yet, as I would like to have all items to start the synopsis process. The dollar amount does not include associated legal fees. Transportation Director Because of this Boards failure to understand what they were doing ! Budget adjustment was tabled. Sage's Letter to Editor ! Justin Partee flat out lies to the GF Herald. Warroad, MN Hockeytown USA Hockey Arenas | Olympic & Gardens In short, a majority of the Board of School District #690 has lost the trust and confidence of too many people. The Border Area Learning Center does and always has served the geographic area of at least 2 school districts, The Border Area Learning Center was established in cooperation with the Grygla school district. Representative Tim Miller Read for yourself. Tom King Facilities/Transportation Director You can reach anyone in the District by calling the main number at(218) 386-1472and following the prompts. Sandra Nichols WARROAD, Mr. Oftedahl is a great superintendent, who is highly respected. Link to School Board Meeting Roles and Responsibilities/check-list Document In June the Superintendent evaluation is normally due. Warroad School District is joining other public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to Warroad and its students. Some interesting Audio clips from meeting: His Contract states otherwise. The Governors education policy bill did not include any changes to flexible learning year. Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA), states and I quote again "Negotiations themselves are public meetings". 131 KB. It is made up of the one of the largest Union of employees in the State. At the same meeting the Board approved the Initial Budget for 2013/14 ! However, recent legislation gave school boards authority to set alternative school calendars. PDF of the 2014 Superintendent's Evaluation. Extra revenue will be paid if the student has attended the regular school for 1020 hours. In Reading 50 Schools are ranked BELOW the lowest 4day School Tom King The House bill was passed to the Education Finance Committee where it is awaiting action. at the beginning of the evaluation period, " The plan is to have Keirsten and I review the synopsis with Craig by the end of the month. March 5th Dist 690 Posted Principal Job Elementary. And there was never any corrective actions done to help improve his performance 2012/13 or in 2013/14. $23,000 Warroad nickname opponents end fight | MPR News (Yes- an ALC would be open to a student who qualifies for your program and for whom you have space. Cindy Drost-Sandy, Vice Chairperson. Justin stated that it was his personal intention to create an exploratory committee, post the Superintendent job opening and move forward. That says a lot about the professionalism and character of the person, especially since he and his team continually as all staff to do more, for less to give the students the best education possible. Before Board voted to Combine Positions Brian McFarlane explains that there is NO need for cuts and we have money for 5 day ?Audio link These goals of course are not tied to the district goals because the current board has not worked on this issue. lawyer analysis: While Minn. Stat 123A.05-09 discusses legal requirements for the establishment and operation of state-approved alternative programs, the education code does not at any point discuss the process for terminating such a program or for converting it from one type or another. or can they just sign up for it? That agenda was to move as fast as we can to 5 day weeks, reorganize the Community Education/Activities Director position. Justin Partee fails to mention that the 2013/14 performance review, Superintendent Oftedahl had improved from 2.6 in 2012/13 to 3.2 out of 5 in 2013/14 ! Approx $9,000 Packet QnA Nov 2014 pages 201- Asked by MSBA, What do you as a Board Want in a Superintendent ?Audio link Representative Tim Miller You are supposed to be representing us all but for some reason you think you are smarter then all of us. Liz Hardwick Sage's Letter to Editor ! The decision has divided the small community. They look a little different but should work fine. In short, a majority of the Board of School District #690 has lost the trust and confidence of too many people. If you have any question or suggestions, please pass them along. recording time 5:35 - 9:08 : During this period the Superintendent had asked the question, "What are the intentions of the Board". ST. PAUL, MN. Warroad Schools | Warroad MN - Facebook The committee unanimously selected Jay Hardwick. click here to see Partees Email explaining decision, Email dated Aug 25 2014 @ 8:27 am- Justin Partee received an email from Darby Zentner stating , and I quote "Justin, effective immediately I resign my position on the school board", Nov 2012 - Normally in an election year there is only 3x positions up for election. Each student can only collect 0.2 of basic revenue, which would be approx. When the discussion went into the "what are the intentions of the board, again only 2x board members really spoke up. Consider also the unethical, if not complete violations of the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Minnesota that were engaged in. School District Building Consolidation Update. below is audio of the Regular Board meeting Nov 10th 2014. I am told this should occur in early May. Motioned by Friesner and seconded by McFarlane to strike using the Actions Items. The only 2x Board members that spoke were Justin Partee and Bob Johnson. Superintendent Koslofsky also clued me into a couple of maybe unknown facts about Non 4day Schools in Minnesota Shawntae Holter WARROAD, MN He is the best man for the job. There is a lot to know..the best would be just listen for yourself by clicking the play button below. Community Education | Warroad Public Schools 200 KB. Warroad High School; Warroad Elementary School; Administration. Johnathan Bue WARROAD, I am signing this petition to have Craig Oftedahl re-instated. WARROAD SCHOOL DISTRICT #690 210-1 Adopted: 7/12/10 Policy 210 Revised: 7/29/22 First Reading: 8/15/22 210 CONFLICT OF INTEREST - SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS I. Link to Minnesota Department of Education website That is all that happened in that meeting. Oftedahl said Warroad's savings under a four-day week were "pretty monumental.". Henry Boucha, an Olympic silver medalist and former NHL player who is Ojibwe from Warroad, said he spoke to the board of the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media on Monday about the history of the name Warroad Warriors. Brenda Solar, Clerk We see that you have javascript disabled. "We're looking at a systematic stripping away of the identity and culture of the heritage of the Indigenous community in our area," Thompson said. "He was a wise old man, because he asked the school, if I sell you the land, will you instill the name, Warroad Warriors?". Karen and Conrad Hontvet WARROAD, MN It is the right thing to do!! PARENT HUB. click here for the explanation of the "Open Meeting Law" The ALC does include credit recovery and can collect up to 1.2 FTEs mentioned by the Supt.
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