MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 777, Benson, Minnesota
Monday, December 13, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.
Northside Elementary School Cafeteria
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Brian Samuelson. Members present: Brian Samuelson, Gary Williams, Paul Carruth, Mary KW Langan, Bill McGeary, Eric Peterson and James Berens. Members absent: None. Also present: Dennis Laumeyer, Mike Knutson, Garrett Schmidt, Katie Foley, Lori Eix, Reed Anfinson.
No Additions to the Agenda.
Agenda approved.
No Citizens Comments.
Consent Agenda approved.
Progress Reports presented by the administrators.
No Board Committee Reports.
600 Series Policies 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609 approved based on changes recommended by MSBA to meet law.
Approved Payable 2022 Levy at $3,716,738, a 0.9% ($33,953) increase.
FY21 Audit approved.
2021-2022 World’s Best Workforce Plan adopted.
2022-2023 BHS Registration Guide: This is the first reading.
Donations Approved: Children’s Theater: $304 Southwest Minnesota Arts Council; Open Gym Sponsor: $50 Al & Janet Pagel; Boys & Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament: $1,300 CNH Industrial – Benson; Roger Ebnet Classroom Store: $100 VFW Post 1403; Concrete at Baseball Field: $4,450 Benson Baseball Association; Boys Basketball Youth Basketballs: $200 Midwest Machinery; Weight Room: $10,000 First Security Bank – Home of the LA Amundson Scholarship; Baseball Concession Stand: $10,000 First Security Bank – Home of the LA Amundson Scholarship; Shade Canopies for Discovery Kids Playground: $10,000 First Security Bank – Home of the LA Amundson Scholarship.
Future Meetings:
Organizational School Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 5:30 p.m., Northside Elementary Cafeteria
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Mary KW Langan, Clerk
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