Public Notices July 27, 2022
Becker Township Notice of Candidate Filing Dates
The following township offices will be voted for at the State General Election to be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Candidates may begin filing for these offices on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 through Tuesday, August 16, 2022. You may call Mary Fitcher @ 218-352-6498 for an appointment OR the office of the clerk will be open Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. located at 10999 75th Ave. SW, Motley, MN 56466. Candidates must complete an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a $2.00 filing fee at the time of filing.
Filings will be accepted during the filing period for the following offices to be elected on November 8, 2022:
•One (1) Treasurer - four (4) year term
•One (1) Supervisors - four (4) year term (seat 1)
•One (1) Supervisors - four (4) year term (seat 3).
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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NOTICE
VILLARD Township BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE
The Villard Town Board will hold its August 2022 monthly meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at it’s regular scheduled time of 7 p.m. due to the August 9 Primary Elections.
The Town Board Meeting will be held at the Town Hall in Philbrook, MN.
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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NOTICE OF
ELECTION OF
UNITED HOSPITAL
DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
Notice is hereby given, that the Regular Election of the United Hospital District, Staples, Minnesota, will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to elect members to serve on the District Board of Directors.
Any person desiring to be a candidate for member of the District Board shall file with the clerk of the city or the township in which he resides, an application to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for election as a member representing such city or township that is included in the Hospital District.
Filing opens Tuesday, August 2, 2022 and closes Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Members will be elected as follows: The election of one member of District Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026 representing and from each of the following cities and townships:
City of Staples
Motley Township
Byron Township.
Becker Township
Thomastown Township
Moran Township
By Order of the District Board of Directors
United Hospital District
Staples, Minnesota
Lana Hansen,
District Clerk
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VILLARD TOWNSHIP
TODD COUNTY
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DATES
The following township offices will be voted for at the state general election to be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Candidates may begin filing for these offices on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, until Tuesday August 16, 2022. Call the Deputy Clerk, Connie Mosack, at 218-414-0323 for an appointment.
Candidates must file at the office of the Township Clerk, Villard Township Hall, County Road 28, Philbrook, MN. Candidates must complete an affidavit of candidacy and pay a $2.00 filing fee at the time of filing.
Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file in person with the Clerk within seven (7) days prior to departure by giving written reasons for absence and completing all other filling requirements.
Filings will be accepted during the filing period for the following offices to be elected November 8, 2022:
**Township Supervisor A - four (4) year regular term
**Township Supervisor B - four (4) year regular term
**Treasurer - four (4) year regular term
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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City of Staples
Counties of Wadena and Todd
NOTICE OF
PRIMARY ELECTION
To the Electors of the City of Staples, in the Counties of Todd and Wadena, State of Minnesota:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That a Primary Election will be held at the Community Center located at 425 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479 on Tuesday, the 9th of August 2022. The polls will be open from the hour of seven (7) o’clock a.m. to the hour of eight (8) o’clock p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for Federal, State and County offices, which are to be voted for in the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of November 2022.
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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Staples-Motley School Board Minutes
ISD #2170
School Board
June 27, 2022, 6 p.m. District Office
meeting #24
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by chair B. Winkels with M. Freeman, L. Anderson, B. Lund, Winkels and J. Reeck present (comprising a quorum). Brad Anderson was absent. Also attending: Supt. Tappe, Business Manager Lego, Principals Johnson and Ferdon, Jodie Zesbaugh representing Ehlers, Jordan Pangrac representing ICS, several community members and staff, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson and Recording Secretary Walz. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Motion by Lund, seconded by L. Anderson, to add items #16, #17 and #18 to the consent agenda. MC
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to adopt the agenda. MC
Recognize Public
Chair Winkels recognized the public and thanked everyone for attending.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Lund, to approve the Consent Agenda. MC
Approve the Resolution to Accept Grants and In-Kind Donations
Motion by Freeman, seconded by L. Anderson to accept the In-Kind donations in the amount of $100 and Grants in the amount of $2,000. MC
Finance Items
Financial Report was presented by T. Lego
Motion by L. Anderson, seconded by Winkels to authorize payment of the vouchers. MC
Motion by Lund, seconded by L. Anderson to approve the FY 2022 Revised Budget and the FY 2023 Original Budget. MC
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Winkels to award the Dairy Bid to Kemps for the 2022-23 School Year. MC
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund to approve the Brady Martz for School District Auditor Services; FY 2022 and 2023. MC
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund to approve the “Resolution to Award Sale of General Obligation Facilities Maintenance and Capital Facilities Bonds, Series 2022A”. Following a Roll Call vote Freeman, Winkels, L. Anderson, Reeck and Lund voted in favor, B. Anderson was absent. MC
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck to approve the resolution designating Medsurety LLC and Matrix Trust as health reimbursement and arrangement trustee effective October 1, 2022. Following a Roll Call vote Reeck, L. Anderson, Lund, Freeman and Winkels voted in favor, B. Anderson was absent. MC
Curriculum
The 2021-22 QCOMP Annual Report was reviewed.
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Freeman , to nominate L. Anderson as the 2022-23 Q-COMP Oversight Committee Rep. MC
2022-2023 Activities Handbook and Coaches Handbook available for Board review
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels to approve the 22-23 Local Literacy Plan. MC
Facilities
ICS and JLG updated the board on the School Improvement Plan, including progress on the elementary construction project, updated design for the elementary gymnasium addition and M/HS wellness addition, and projected bid schedule for both additions and IAQ projects that will break ground spring of 2023.
I. Other (Policy Committee Meeting Minutes 6-9-22)
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund to approve the review of MSBA policies with no or minimal changes: #410 Family and Medical Leave, #413 Harassment and Violence, #414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse, #414f Confidential Student Maltreatment Reporting Form, #415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, #506 Student Discipline, #506f Notice of Suspension Form, #514 Bullying Prohibition, #522 Sex Nondiscrimination, Grievance Procedure and Process, #522f Student Sex Nondiscrimination form. MC
Motion by Winkels, seconded by L. Anderson to approve the policy committee recommendation that paragraph B of policy #103 Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other persons, not be removed per communication with MSBA. MC
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Reeck to approve updates to the 2022-2023 School District Chromebook Usage Policy. MC
Motion by Freeman, seconded by L. Anderson to approve 2022-23 calendar update to add a teacher in-service date on September 6, 2022. MC
Reports
Principals Ferdon and Johnson gave updates on Summer Enrichment programming in their buildings.
Superintendent Tappe shared some data from staff exit interviews, as well as the growth in early education programs.
Activities Director Lee shared the trap team’s success in the state tournament and the Tour of MN Bike Tour’s stop at the Middle/High School.
Adjournment
Motion by Lund, seconded by Freeman, to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:15 p.m. MC
Complete minutes are available at: www.isd2170.k12.mn.us.
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