The meeting drew hundreds of people chanting, No more masks, according to local news. Chhoth noted that many factors can cause a tax bill to increase or decrease from year to year. DeSantiss office warned earlier this week the Florida Education Board of Education could withhold the salaries of school board members or district officials if they attempt to impose mask mandates and violate the state's rules. Despite fierce objections from many local parents, the board passed the transgender policy on Wednesday evening. E.g. It would be irresponsible and, I believe, inappropriate for the board to act otherwise. I am a problem solver. Ill generally advocate for more trade and arts options, more experiences, more physical activity, a focus on fun first in k-8, and personalized career mapping in high school. "In Arkansas, they already went back to school. The board needs to provide regular oversight of district finances. Be Nice. City of Waconia. Committees: Finance, SEE As a Waconia graduate, with kids in our district. People are seeking a school board that reflects the diverse values of our district, is transparent and sets a positive tone. Waconia is a vibrant community with the 2nd largest lake in the metro. "They are sitting on a $2.28 million fund balance. Required fields are marked *. West Metro 15905652 As contract talks drag on, Waconia teachers, board appear far apart The district still hasn't reached a contract after nearly three dozen meetings, two mediation sessions, a. That increase is largely offset by a reduction in the districts debt service fund. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The school board should be involved in the process to not only ensure that it meets the state standards but that it is the best fit for the students of our district. Ive been a father to three boys in this district for 20 years and Ive successfully built teams and cultures in my profession. Right now millions of regular education dollars are diverted to pay for these underfunded mandates. I dont know how involved the board should be in developing the curriculum. Change and progress start with open minded communication. "I believe the teacher's union honored that and the board side did not negotiate in good faith.". They saw that my skillset matched the needs of ISD 110. 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 Leverage your professional network, and get hired. ISD 110 has policy to provide direction for continuous review and improvement of our school curriculum. I want to encourage exploration of educational, technical, and vocational fields to expand our students exposure to all types of workforce opportunities. I will help get us back on track. Serving the cities of Waconia, St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Victoria, and New Germany, 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. Their value must be reflected in compensation and our interactions with them. Submitted PhotoOutgoing Waconia school board members Mike Bullis, Rachel Myers, Brian Rothstein and Jackie Johnson were recognized by the board for their service to the district. I am committed to balancing our budget while providing for the academic and emotional needs of our students. No major construction projects are planned this year. 31, 2026, Kelly Amott, Directorkamott@isd110.org Waconia Public Schools Meetings. To ensure my team remains on track, we have monthly forecasting meetings where we review expenses and any overages. Not everyone is meant to go to college. 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. Statewide, 147 local unions and districts requested state mediation, compared with 111 during the last round of bargaining. This would help funding for all MN districts. Attend, Share & Influence! ISD 110 School Board The seven-member Waconia School Board makes policy and oversees the district's budget, curriculum, personnel, and physical facilities. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Small town charm . Superintendent Gersich and I recently discussed this issue regarding long-term funding. ISD 110 has sustained generally flat budgets the past few years as guided by the districts statutory operating debt (SOD) recovery plan, while benefitting from additional revenues authorized in a voter-approved operating levy in 2020. Click here to read the full story. Davis also angered many teachers when he said this month that teachers are only obligated to work 1,288 hours a year, which means their hourly wage is pretty good. Our district must advocate for increased education funding, especially fully funding special education. The State has expectations for K-12 students and school districts are required to adopt curriculum that adheres to those state standards. One of those is changes in property value. We'd love to hear eyewitness PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. The school board does not and should not set the curriculum directly. That means building a process that works with the state requirements, the curriculum director, and teachers. Ex Officio Memberbgersich@isd110.org, 512 Industrial Blvd There are a few activities that the district should take to help remain fiscally sound: creating and maintaining balanced budgets, adhering to long term financial plans, and negotiating with service providers. I am an experienced school board member, teacher, mom and Waconia native. Share with Us. Waconia is growing and ISD 110 needs to grow with it. It is paramount along the way that we teach kids that life is hard and imperfect. The school board recognizes that COVID-19 is an ever evolving situation. Get us out of SOD, create a standard in which our financials are transparent so that all community members have access to where their tax dollars are being spent. Signup today! "I guess we'll see where the ultimate contract ends up, but we have some work to do to bridge the gap between us.". The second thing I would advocate for as a school board member is to have the state fully fund special education to the level of service required by mandate. I am NOT a conservative, liberal, republican or democrat. The next public business meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. 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. Public comments are not live-streamed and are not recorded. That group included Waconia, which had a second mediation session in St. Paul earlier this month. With dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and a community that values quality education, we are able to provide authentic learning experiences for all students. District 110 has a curriculum director who yearly reviews changes to the state mandates, works with teachers in the district, and recommends curriculum changes for approval by the board. ACADEMIC CALENDARS APPROVED FOR 2023-24 AND 2024-25. The school board forms a team with the administration, teachers and community in curriculum development. Neither could a state-imposed deadline, which brought a hefty fine of almost $75,000 after it was missed. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Transparency is so crucial and the recommendation to include specific budget decisions in meeting and board packets will help the public hold the board accountable. Norwood Young America Hamburg Business Directory. Community pressure could not do it. 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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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