Filing Notice for Deer Creek Township

Affidavit of candidacy for office may be filed with the clerk from Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, until Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. each day at the home of the clerk.

Offices to be filed for are as follows:

One (1) supervisor for a three (3) year term; one (1) Treasurer for a two (2) year term.  Filing fee is $2.00. 

Date of the Township Election is Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Deer Creek Fire Hall.  Poll will be opened from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The Annual Meeting will be held following the closing of the poll, approximately 8:15.

Cheri Tumberg, DCT Clerk

33500 County Highway 135

New York Mills,  MN  56567

Published December 11, December 18, December 25, 2024, January 1, 2025

MINUTES

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 553

NEW YORK MILLS, OTTER TAIL & BECKER COUNTY, MN

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024

CALL TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR- at 5:31 pm. Pledge of Allegiance 

ATTENDANCE & DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM- All School Board Members, Superintendent A Johnson, J. Brockway, M. Young-Lecoustre, M. Maki, and Student Representative D. Selander. Visitors E. Kern, J. Seelhammer, B. Weller, J. Kunza, M. Dorow, K. Schanning, J. Lohmiller, D. Faysak, and C. Waltz from Otter Tail Power Company.

SETTING THE AGENDA TO DETERMINE THE ORDERS OF THE DAY– Motion by Braukmann, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the agenda as presented. Vote- u/c.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES- Motion by Ehnert, Second by Braukmann to approve the 10/24/2024 Regular Meeting minutes and 11/12/2024 Special Meeting minutes . Vote- u/c.

BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND APPROVAL OF BILLS- Motion by Geiser, Second by Schermerhorn to pay the Monthly Financial Claims per fund and the approved Electronic Fund Transfers for Minnesota State Withholding deposits and FICA/PERA/TRA/Annuity deposits. Vote- u/c.

REPORTS- Business Office Report-Calendar year-end; Administrative Report: Activities-Malt machine, winter sports startup; Student Representative-new member; High School-winter/holiday events, conferences, staff training; Elementary-Eagle Academy, staff LETRS training, holiday events; Superintendent- American Education Week, Family Resource Center at City Center; School Board-Committee Meeting- Budget and Facilities November 12, 2024.

PRESENTATIONS-C. Waltz, Otter Tail Power Company-Solar update and billing issues. Truth in Taxation presentation by Superintendent A. Johnson. 

OLD BUSINESS- None.

CONSENT ITEMS- Motion by Braukmann, Second by Ehnert to approve the consent agenda as follows: CONTRACTS: eCampus in the High School, Concurrent Enrollment Program. DONATIONS- NYM Lions Club $1200 to Lego League. Vote- u/c. 

NEW BUSINESS

PROFESSIONAL STAFF ANNUAL SENIORITY LIST- Motion by Braukmann, Second by Geiser to approve the professional staff seniority list as posted. Vote- u/c.

BUS DRIVERS ANNUAL SENIORITY LIST- Motion by Schermerhorn, Second by Braukmann to approve the bus driver seniority list as posted. Vote- u/c. 

PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF ANNUAL SENIORITY LIST-Motion by Geiser, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the paraprofessional staff seniority list as posted. Vote- u/c.

SETTING THE 2024 LEVY FOR PAYABLE 2025- Motion by Ehnert, Second by Pederson to certify the 2024 pay 2025 levy at $1,877,743.87. Vote- u/c.  

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS- High School BET, November 7, 2024, Elementary BET November 19, 2024; 

PERSONNEL CONSENT ITEMS- Motion by Braukmann, Second by Pederson to approve the Personnel Consent Agenda as follows: 

APPOINTMENTS-B. Kingsbury-Long Term Sub; K. Underdahl-Paraprofessional; K. Bottem-Paraprofessional; A. Irons-Paraprofessional; M. Schmitz-Elementary Administrative Assistant; A. Wright-Interventionist/Paraprofessional. RESIGNATIONS- M. Radniecki-Activities Director (end of school year) and Head Football Coach, T. Repasky-Cleaner, T. Robertson-Teacher, J. Rimpala-Bus Driver; LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST: J. Cooley 1/17-3/3/2025; REQUEST FOR TIME OFF WITHOUT PAY- M. Koljonen 12/2-12/6/2024; G. Christenson 11/11-11/14/2024; EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT- M. Maki 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Vote- u/c. 

ADJOURNMENT– Motion by Geiser, Second by Schermerhorn to adjourn at 6:28 pm. Vote- u/c. 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

Teresa Pederson, Clerk

Independent School District #553

Published December 25, 2024

Office of the Minnesota 

Secretary of State

Assumed Name | Certificate of Assumed Name

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: M & M Cleaning Services

Principal place of business: 13 CENTENNIAL 84 DR PO BOX 191 NEW YORK MILLS MN 56567 USA

NAMEHOLDER(S): Whitney Ann Messer 13 CENTENNIAL 84 DR PO BOX 191 NEW YORK MILLS MN 56567 USA

By typing my name, I, the undersigned,certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: Whitney Ann Messer

MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided

EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: Whitney.messer.99@hotmail.com

Published December 25, 2024, January 1, 2025

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