Blooming Prairie School Board

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #756
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
MARCH 17, 2025

A regular meeting of the School Board of 
Independent School District #756, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, was held in the High School Media Center on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 7:15 p.m.
(Open Forum at 7:00 p.m.)
OPEN FORUM – 
 Lauren Berglund, BPTA President, gave 
clarification that blue is the color of their group shirts, and the color choice is not political. The shirts were worn to bring awareness to the recent cuts and changes being talked about in our government.
I. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON
II. PLEDGE OF 
ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL - CLERK   Kelly Braaten, Dean Meshke, Brady 
Hullopeter, Jon Sunde, Melissa Stoen, Rodney Krell
ALSO PRESENT: 
Superintendent of Schools, High School Associate Principal, Elementary Principal, and Members of the BPTA
MEMBERS ABSENT:  Crystal Studer
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Jon Sunde and seconded by Kelly 
Braaten to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried. 
(6 Aye/0 Nay)
V. PRINCIPAL 
REPORTS
Reports given by Mr. Schwarz and Ms. Mach.
VI. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD ACTION IS 
REQUESTED
A. Minutes, Bills, 
Treasurer’s Report, Resignations/
Terminations, 
Maternity/Paternity/Medical Leaves, and Donations
Motion by Jon Sunde and seconded by Brady 
Hullopeter to approve items in the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried. 
(6 Aye/0 Nay)
B. Employment
Motion by Kelly Braaten and seconded by Dean Meshke to approve Ashley Watson as a High School Secretary. 
Placement will be at Step 10 of the secretary’s schedule with a start date of March 3, 2025. Motion carried. (6 Aye/0 Nay)
Motion by Dean Meshke and seconded by Melissa Stoen to approve Allison Krohnberg as a Junior High Softball Coach. Placement will be at Step 0 of the extracurricular schedule.
Motion carried. 
(6 Aye/0 Nay)
Motion by Melissa Stoen and seconded by Brady Hullopeter to approve Jeff Bates as a High School Night Custodian. Placement will be at Step 5 of the custodial contract with a start date of March 3, 2025. Motion carried. (6 Aye/0 Nay)
C. Volunteer Coaches
None at this time.
D. Staff Development Waiver for FY 2026
Motion by Melissa Stoen and seconded by Dean Meshke to approve the staff development waiver for FY 2026. Motion 
carried. (6 Aye/0 Nay)
E. Revised Budget 2024-25
Motion by Kelly Braaten and seconded by Jon Sunde to approve the
 revised budget for 
2024-25. Motion carried. 
(6 Aye/0 Nay)
F. Taher Renewal 
2025-26
Motion by Melissa Stoen and seconded by Brady Hullopeter to approve the Taher Renewal for 
2025-26. Motion carried. (6 Aye /0 Nay)
G. Additional Building Project Contract 
Approvals
None at this time.
H. Acceptance of Bids
None at this time.
I. Rejection of Bids
None at this time.
J. Equipment 
Purchases
None at this time.
VII. ITEMS OF 
INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY
A.Legislative Update (Funding)
Mr. Staloch presented an update.
B. Strategic Planning
Mr. Staloch presented an update.
C. Building Project Financial Report
Mr. Staloch presented an update.
D. Committee Reports
A committee report was given for the following committees: Technology, Wellness, and ZED.
E. Enrollment Data
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year per JMC as of March 11, 2025 was 334 at the elementary school (grades K-4) and 519 at the intermediate/high school (grades 5-12) with approximately 12 PSEO students.
F. Dates to Note
March 13 School Board Work Session at 6:00 a.m.
March 17 School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
March 27 End of 3rd Quarter-Early Release/Teacher Inservice
March 28 No School/Teacher Inservice April 17 No School/Teacher Inservice
April 18 Easter Break
April 21 Easter Break
April 22 No School/Teacher Inservice
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
-The admin team has been going to leadership trainings with various topics, and it has been wonderful for professional development.
-Mr. Staloch is attending superintendent trainings which are very valuable learning opportunities.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jon Sunde and seconded by Kelly 
Braaten to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Motion carried. 
(6 Aye/0 Nay)

Tentatively, the next Regular School Board Work Session will be held on Thursday,
April 17, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. in the High School Board Room.
Tentatively, the next Regular School Board Meeting will be on Monday, April 21, 2025, at
7:15 p.m. in the High School Media Center. (Open Forum begins at 7:00 p.m.).
A complete copy of the official minutes may be found in their entirety in the official minute
book located in the superintendent’s office at the high school; however, they will not be
available until approved by the School Board.

Respectfully Submitted,

Melissa Stoen
Clerk of the School Board
Independent School 
District #756
Blooming Prairie, 
Minnesota
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