Student Senate Meeting Minutes
3/25/25
Maggie Newhouse called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Maggie Newhouse, Taryn Dornseif, Joel Tranel, Lizzie Pike, Ali French, Caden Boyer, Mario Rodriguez-Gomez, Shania Vanlewin, Scott Walker, Allison Ciero, Priyanka Satish, Garrett Rotzien (Gavin Mack), Joey Dunn, Sidney Polzin, Jaedyn Fellenz, Javier Cifuentes, Jacob Fiala, Diego Corvera, Zoe Fink, Reese Heitzman, Amanda Siemienas, Maggie Albers, Conner Perry, Simone Vega, Aidan Indahl
Members Absent: Luke Pilot and Noah Lahner
Budget Request: Green Bandana (Requesting $720)
- The club is looking for QPR Books for the four mental health training sessions, stickers, Play-Doh, candy, games, green bandanas for training, and food.
The motion to fund at the suggested amount of $720 was made by Joey Dunn
Seconded by: Jaedyn Fellenz
For: 13
Against: 0
Abstained: 3
Motion passes
Budget Request: Dance Team (Requesting $970)
- The team is looking for team gear to promote the club, poms, dance camp for the team to attend, choreographer, tickets, and fees for the bus for the Timberwolves game for next year to perform.
- The team does present fundraisers, such as tabling and bake sales.
The motion to fund at the suggested amount of $970 was made by: Jacob Fiala
Seconded by: Priyanka Satish
For: 15
Against: 1
Abstained: 0
Motion passes
Budget Request: ASCD (Requesting $220)
- The club is looking for money to cover for the Teacher of the Year to come to Winona and present for the Education major students.
- The fees will cover meals, gas mileage, and a hotel room.
The motion to fund at the suggested amount of $220 was made by Amanda Siemienas
Seconded by: Jacob Fiala
For: 16
Against: 0
Abstained: 0
Motion passes
Budget Request: Yoga Club (Requesting $1,750)
- The club is looking for money to pay the instructors who teach the yoga classes to students throughout the year.
- $42 per session, the instructor is paid for the hour taught.
- Yoga Slow Flow and Yoga Sculpt that is offered for students on Monday and Wednesday nights.
The motion to fund at the suggested amount of $1,750 was made by Aidan Indahl
Seconded by: Joey Dunn
For: 15
Against: 0
Abstained: 1
Motion passes
Academic Request of $710: Tri Beta
- The students are going to go to Brooklyn Park, MN, where they are presenting their Biology research at a conference.
- They are looking for money to commute up to their destination.
The motion to fund at the suggested amount of $710 was made by Aidan Indahl
Seconded by: Jaedyn Fellenez
For: 14
Against: 0
Abstained: 2
Motion passes
Executive Board Reports
Maggie Newhouse, President
- Brother’s Dinner at 6 pm on Thursday!
Joel Tranel, Vice President of Financial Affairs
- $26,150 is still in the budget for the rest of the school year.
Mario Rodriguez-Gomez, Vice President of Campus Affairs
- Capital improvements should be implemented by the next school year for the campus.
Noah Lahner, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Caden Rodning, Vice President of Public Affairs
- Thank you, everyone, for going to Day at the Capitol today!
Ali French, Vice President of Student Affairs
- Friday: Dance Team showcase @ 5:00 pm
- Saturday: Men’s and Women’s Tennis @ home
- Saturday: Baseball Double Header Home @ 1 pm and 3:30 pm
- Sunday: Softball @ St. Kate’s 1p m and 3:30 pm
Taryn Dornseif, Vice President of Media and Communications
- Eboard petitions are due on Thursday at 5 pm.
Lizzie Pike, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Shania Vanlewin, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Scott Walker, Advisor
- We apologize for any confusion about the funding for the SAGA club.
Class Officer Reports
Sophomores
- Will be selling drinks, chips, and hotdogs at the baseball game on April 5th. Come support! Cash only.
- Will be selling Bublr’ at the softball game on April 12th. Come support! Cash only.
Juniors
- Nothing to report.
Seniors
- Gaslight auditions are this week and tonight until 9 pm!
- Activities are planned for Senior Day! We look forward to a fun day with everyone from the graduating class.
- Planning the Senior Luncheon for the seniors after the practice graduation ceremony.
Senator Concerns:
- Amanda: Could there be a one-stop shop where on-campus jobs can be posted?
- Priyanka: Gilmore Hall food is getting stolen from the fridge.
- Joey: Yon’s road capital improvement could be funded by the high school because of their use of the road.
Adjournment
Motion made to Adjourn- Joey Dunn
Seconded- Jacob Fiala
Adjourned at 7:24 pm.
