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April 17th, 2008

4/17/2008

 
​April 17, 2008
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 17, 2008 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman J. Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members  Graham, LaRue, Risbrudt, D. Rylander, J. Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, Bonnie Pfeffer, Jeannie Miller, Janel Trosvig, Cindy Welch, and Megan Gullickson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Swearing in of new Board Member Dallas Rylander was conducted.
 
Mr. Risbrudt moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Graham  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:
  • Approval of March 20, 2008 minutes.
  • YTD Financial Report.
  • Approval of bills:  March  Hand-payables: $37,540.64, March Wire Transfers: $34,470.39, and April bills: $48,551.52.
Mrs.Wing  seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Senior Class Representative Megan Gullickson asked for permission for their Senior Class Trip to Park Rapids, Minnesota for May 17th, 18th, 19th which included being excused from school on May 19th.  Mrs. Graham made a motion to allow the senior class trip.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Trosvig presented a proposed Choir/Band Trip for 2010.  Mrs. Wing made a motion to approve the proposed trip.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing gave a report on the Special Ed Coop meeting.
 
Mr. Risbrudt gave a report on MSHSL.  He also expressed some concerns on feed back received on a prior year Senior Class Trip.
 
Principal’s Report
  • Mr. Otte suggested that future Senior Class Trips include an educational venture.
  • An on-line college class section to be included in the Student Handbook for potential offerings for 2008-2009 was presented.
Mr. LaRue made a motion to amend the Student Handbook to include on-line college course registration restrictions.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
  • MCA testing was completed this week and will continue next week.
  • Grant County Traveling F.U.N. Festival and Expo will be held at the Ashby School Saturday April 19th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
  • Next Wednesday the Administrative Professionals Luncheon at Lakes Country Service Coop will be attended by the office staff.
  • Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-10.
  • The tentative date for the National Honor Society Ceremony is May 7th.
  • Lakes Country Service Coop Honors Banquet will be May 14th with four Ashby students attending.
  • Baccalaureate and Senior Awards Night will be May 21st, 7:00 PM
  • Grades 3-6 will attend the play “Mrs. Piggle Wiggle” May 6th.
  • Ten students have registered for the Challenge Academy in Alexandria in June.  The Legion has indicated that they will pay half the registration fee.
Mr. J. Rylander made a motion to pay ½ the registration fee plus provide transportation for the Challenge Academy in Alexandria in June.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
  • Grade 5 Math Masters will be held May 2nd in Osakis.
  • Graduation is May 25th, 2:00 PM.
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:
  • An update on bus repairs.
  • We will have a Child Nutrition Review May 13-14.
  • The radio ad campaign is on-going and ads have been updated.
  • We will be getting a competitive proposal for our Workers Comp Insurance.
  • April 10th school was closed due to the weather and Mr. Jensen had a recommendation for its make up.
Mrs. Graham made a motion not to make up the student contact day of April 10th and to make up the staff day in August during the Genesis Software Training.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
  • A Leadership Development Certificate was presented to Suzanne Wing for completion of  Phase 1, 2, and 3 Training with MSBA.
 
Mrs. Pfeffer gave an update on 2nd Grade.
 
Mrs. Miller gave an update on Special Ed.
 
Discussion Items
Mr. LaRue, Mrs. Wing, and Mrs. Graham were appointed to a Planning Committee.
 
Mr. LaRue, Mr. Risbrudt, and Mr. D. Rylander were appointed to a Finance Committee.
 
Mr. J. Rylander and Mr. Nelson were appointed to the Joint Board Committee for Ashby, Brandon, and Evansville.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion for two sections of Kindergarten for 2008-2009 meeting Monday, Wednesday, Friday for September and October and meeting everyday November through May.  Mrs. Graham seconded. MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to offer everyday Kindergarten at no charge to be reviewed on an annual basis.  Mr. J. Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Mr. Risbrudt introduced Resolution No. 08.06 to renew membership in the Minnesota State High School League.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  Roll call vote:  Wing – yes;  D. Rylander – yes;  LaRue – yes;  Graham – yes;  Risbrudt – yes;  J. Rylander – yes;  Absent:  Nelson.  MCU.
 
The School Calendar was tabled to agenda item 9.6.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the Ashby Equity bid  for LP pending clarification of the proposed options.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 

Mr. J. Rylander introduced Resolution No. 08.07 relating to the termination and non renewal of the teaching contract of Benjamin Mettling, a probationary teacher.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  Roll call vote:  Wing – yes; D. Rylander – yes;  LaRue – yes;  Graham – yes;  Risbrudt – yes;  J. Rylander – yes;  Absent:  Nelson.  MCU.
 
The meeting moved to closed session at 10:10 pm for the review of  Probationary certified staff.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to return to open meeting.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to adopt the common calendar for Ashby, Brandon, and Evansville.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to adjourn at 11:17 pm.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk

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