April 15th, 2015

April 15, 2015


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 15, 2015 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, John Kent, Perry Butler, Chelsy Ness, and Abbie Ras.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda, C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 18, 2015 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $20,761.57 March Wire Transfers:  $62,967.69, and April bills: $56,233.63.

Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
Senior Class representatives Chelsy Ness and Abbie Ras reported on their Senior Class Trip plans for May 16th – May 18th.  C. Johnson made a motion to approve the trip.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


A letter from John and Helen Etnier was read regarding the MN Reading Corp program.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported she was not able to attend MSBA Phase III Training in April and plans to attend at another time.


C. Johnson reported on meetings held with West Central Area School and Brandon-Evansvlle School regarding football.


Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Coop.


Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:

• The Statewide Tornado Drill will be practiced on Thursday at 1:45 pm.
• Ashby Fire and EMS will be conducting a Mock Crash on April 27th at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm.
• The recommendation for the snow make up day is to add a staff day for May 27th.
• The Ashby Scholarship Phone-A-Thon will be Sunday April 19th and Wednesday April 22nd.
• Ashby Day of Caring is scheduled for May 20th.
• Lakes Country Honors Program will be May 6th.  Four Seniors, their parents, and Mr. Gronwold will be attending.
• National Honor Society Banquet will be on May 12th.
• Spring Concert will be on May 12th.
• Elementary Track and Field will be held on May 19th.
• Senior Awards will be May 22nd.
• Positions open for 2015-16 are:  HS Math, Phy/Ed Health, HS English, Computer Coordinator/ Business, a possible additional Kindergarten Teacher, a possible part time Title I Teacher, and a Paraprofessional position.
• The Kindergarten Round-up held on March 31st went very well with 26 students and parents in attendance.
• The outdoor classroom project for Learning Readiness and PreSchool is moving forward with Parent Aware Grant money funding the project.
• HS English Teacher interviews have been completed and one full time and one part time positions have been offered.  The opportunity to offer two contracts is allowed by reassignment of teaching staff.

 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:

• Bus #3 repairs have been completed.
• An update was given on the Legislative happenings.  Mr. Jensen reported that the STEM Initiative Project that Ashby is a part of is still in the education omnibus bill.

Mr. Butler reported on Technology, 9th Grade Career Class, Elementary Keyboarding, and 8th Grade Technology Class.
 
Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:

• Spring Sports are in full swing.
• Meetings with West Central Area School and Brandon-Evansville School regarding the possibility of sharing football.  He reported that there will be a parent meeting held when decisions have been made.
• There is a need for coaches for the 2015-16 School year.

Mr. Kent reported on High School Science.


Discussion Items
There was a discussion on the Early Learner configuration for 2015-16.


Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignations from the following:  Meg Roley – Summer Rec Director,  Perry Butler – Technology Coordinator and Business Teacher, Nancy LaRue – Paraprofessional.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to accept the Health Insurance bid from Lakes Country Service Coop for 2015-17.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the School Calendar change for 2014-15 to replace the snow day with a Staff Day on May 27th.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


C. Johnson made a motion to approve the High School English replacement teacher contract for the remainder of 2014-15 for Stephanie Fleming.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Rylander introduced Resolution No. 15.04 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Stephanie Fleming, a Probationary Teacher.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Spangler – yes, Anderson – yes, Rylander – yes, C. Johnson – yes, Wing – yes.  MCU.


Spangler introduced Resolution No. 15.05 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Jason Mode, a Probationary Teacher.  C. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Spangler – yes, Anderson – yes, Rylander – yes, C. Johnson – yes, Wing – yes.  MCU.


C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 15.06 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Rachel Ehlert, a Probationary Teacher.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Spangler – yes, Anderson – yes, Rylander – yes, C. Johnson – yes, Wing – yes.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.


                                                                                    
                                                                                    Leslie Anderson, Clerk


Unofficial Minutes
April 29, 2015


The School Board of District 261 met in special session on April 29, 2015 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, John Kent, Andy Peterson, and Kevin Fick.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


Nelson moved to approve the agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.


B. Johnson made a motion to apply for a MSHSL cooperative sponsorship in football with West Central Area Schools.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the following teaching contracts:  Naomi Anderson -half time English, Peter Nelson – Health/Phy Ed.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.


There was a discussion on the High School Math and Business/Technology positions that are open.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.


                                                                                    
                                                                                    Leslie Anderson, Clerk