Waiting Child

Chays,12, is an endearing, engaging and playful boy with a vivid imagination. He will make you laugh with his chatty, friendly demeanor and quirky turn of phrase. He can be somewhat quiet at first but opens up when he gets to know you. In his free time, Chays likes to play football and video games, ride his bike, and read books (especially about animals). His favorite foods include salad, spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, and McDonald’s. Chays enjoys animals and would be happy to have a pet. He would do best in a two-parent home that does not have a lot of other children.

Following adoption, Chays would need to keep in contact with his sisters.

Law requires school districts, cities, and counties to provide a Truth in Taxation public hearing before adopting a tax levy for the following year. The public was invited to testify during this portion of the meeting. No one came forward to address the Board. No School Board action is required. 6. RECOGNITIONS Superintendent Holmberg recognized board members Guthmueller, Timm and Vollbrecht for their service on the board and Chair Guthmueller for being selected as one of the 2023 MSBA All-State School Board members. 7. PRESENTATION Mr. Aaron Nielsen, partner in Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co. (MMKR) gave a presentation on the June 30, 2022 Annual Audit Report. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 9. CONSENT ITEMS 9.1. Approval of Minutes. 9.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 9.3. Personnel Items. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.1. 2021-2022 Annual Audit Report Approval - Motion to approve the 2021-2022 Annual Audit Report by Bettinger, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.2. Approval of 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Certification - Motion to approve the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Certification by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.3. Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Revisions - Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Revisions by Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.4. Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution - Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Johnson, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Johnson, Timm, Knisely, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 11. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 11.1. Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places - Motion to adopt the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Johnson, Timm, Knisely, Linser. Nays: None. 11.2. Annual Survey Draft and Timeline Update - Director Bergert gave an update on the annual survey draft and the timeline for the survey. No School Board action is required. 11.3. District Website Update - Directors Bergert and Christensen gave an update on the new district website. No School Board action is required. 12. REPORT – SUPERINTENDENT’S MIDYEAR EVALUATION The Board went into a special closed session meeting this evening to complete the mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent. No action was taken during the closed session. Notes from the meeting will be compiled and reviewed during the annual review in May. 13. COMMUNICATION 13.1. AMSD. 13.2. CAEF. 13.3. MSBA. 13.4. NE Metro 916. 13.5. SEE. 13.6. District Committee Reports. 14. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 15. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 15.1. Dates to Note. 16. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Johnson, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 6-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Sue Linser, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 31, 2023.

SLEDDING PARTY

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 11

Where: Oak Shore Park, 12790 Exhall Ave. N., Hugo

Details: Community sledding event hosted by the City of Hugo. Bring a sled. Cocoa and cookies provided.

Contact: 651-762-6342 or ci.hugo.mn.us

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY “500”

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday Feb. 2 and 16; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

GALLERY OPENING: “ARTIST’S CHOICE”

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3

Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N.

Details: View works and visit with more than 30 local artists at the opening reception for members’ exhibition. Free; soup will be served. Contact: gallery96.org

OPENING RECEPTION: “PAYTON SCOTT RUSSELL. ARTWORK. RETROSPECTIVE. 40 YEARS.”

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Renowned Minneapolis-based graffiti artist famous worldwide for his depiction of George Floyd exhibits artwork spanning his lifetime, including work with his company, SPRAYFiNGER. Exhibit runs through March 3. Contact: whitebeararts.org

BEAR’LY OPEN DANCE PARTY

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3

Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61

Details: Community dance features live band Wildcat Combo. Free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar with signature cocktail. Tickets $10; funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Contact: bearlyopen.org

GROOVE ON: JAZZ DANCE WITH RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N.

Details: Dancers will show how to improvise and dance to jazz music.

Ages 3+. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/ events

BEAR’LY OPEN XV

When: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: White Bear Lake, off of Ramsey County Beach

Details: Golf-on-ice event where participants use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball toward the hole. Foursomes encouraged to wear costumes.

Registration $35; funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf.

Contact: bearlyopen.org

THE OLDER THE BETTER VINTAGE SLED EVENT

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo

Details: Trophies awarded for vintage and restored snowmobiles. Sled ride weather permitting.

Contact: facebook: Stillwater Snowmobile Club

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW: WILDLIFE TRACKING SERIES

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Explore the winter landscape and uncover the journey of an animal and the trail they left behind with a certified wildlife tracker. Ages 14+.

Contact: 763-342-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Boots & Bows Father Daughter Ball

When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake

Details: Dinner and dancing for dad and daughters of all ages. Buy tickets at church office.

Contact: 651-464-3323

75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9

Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave., Circle Pines

Details: Free concert for the community with music performed by The Cornerstone Band and Agapetones Jazz Ensemble in celebration of church’s anniversary. Contact: 763-784-1971 or apizzella@ oursaviorsonline.com

CENTERVILLE ANNUAL SKATE/SLED NIGHT

When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10

Where: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr.

Details: Community event with ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, kicksledding, hot cocoa, popcorn, s-mores, bonfire and more. Free. Contact: centervillemn.com

CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR FARMS OF ALL SIZES

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 11

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N.

Details: Experts from the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) will provide an introduction on various conservation practices and the funding resources that are available for implementing them. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/ events

“NOISES OFF”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 12; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts

Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Comic play performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

SNOWSHOE STORY STROLL

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N.

Details: Take a stroll while reading a children’s story along a self-guided path. Story featured is “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. All ages. Limited number of snowshoes available. Hot cocoa and s’mores follow.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

MIDWINTER FAMILY FUN

When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton

Details: Free family-friendly event featuring guided hikes, stargazing with the Minnesota Astronomical Society using a large refractive telescope, and s’mores around the campfires.

Contact: belwin.org