Study Session February 26, 2024 (Board Approved March 11, 2024)

1.0 The study session of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order in the Board Meeting Room by Chair Marsnik at 6:00 p.m.

2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Westlund, Colarich, Omerza, Sjoberg, Marsnik. Absent: Coombe. Also in attendance: Anne Oelke, Superintendent/PreK-5 Principal; Tim Leeson, Transportation and Facilities Director; Tom Coombe, The Ely Echo 3.0 Discussed state tournament dismissal procedures 4.0 Community Education update was given by Chris Hartman, Community Education Coordinator 5.0 Phase II Completion Project update was given by Superintendent Oelke 6.0 First reading of revised MSBA Policy 209 Code of Ethics 7.0 First reading of revised MSBA Policy 214 Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members 8.0 First reading of revised MSBA Policy 404 Employment Background Checks 9.0 First reading of MSBA Policy 535 Service Animals in Schools (new district policy) 10.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Westlund, to adjourn at 6:21p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 5,0) Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk 5001-264950 Ely Echo Publication Date(s): Mar. 16, 2024