April 19th, 2007

​April 19, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 19, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM with members Bestul, LaRue, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Graham and Nelson.  Also present were Allan Jensen, Roger Jansen, Renee Melby, Tom Grover, Brenda Johnson, Kris Roley, Tom Gronwold, Kayla Norenberg, Abbie Leine, and Jeremy Danielson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mrs. Wing moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. LaRue.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 22, 2007 and April 12, 2007 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  March Hand-payables: $35,407.57, March Wire Transfers: $33,876.25, and April bills: $83,342.75.

Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Representatives from the Senior Class Kayla Norenberg, Abbie Leine, and Jeremy Danielson asked for permission for their Senior Class Trip to Park Rapids, Minnesota for May 18th, 19th, 20th  which included being excused from school on May 18th.  Mr. LaRue made a motion to allow the Senior Class Trip.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
Sharyn Graham joined the meeting at 7:20 PM.
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing gave a report on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Jansen reported on the following:

• The B’s or Better Breakfast for Grades 6-8 sponsored by Glende Nilsen Funeral Home was held honoring the students with certificates.
• The Letterwinner’s Club has purchased a field master groomer.
• April is testing month.  We are in the midst of MCA testing for grades 3-11.
• Sample evaluation forms for administrative evaluations were shared with the Board.
• The musical will be held May 4th.

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

• An update on the boiler situation was given.
• Legislative update.
• Reminder of joint Board meeting with Ashby, Brandon, and Evansville on May 2, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Evansville School Cafeteria.
• The 2006-2007 Budget will be revised at the May meeting and a budget for 2007-2008 will be presented at the June meeting.
• Early Retirement Incentive status.
• Mr. Jensen participated in the Virtual Rally on April 18th contacting local legislators with a response received from one.
• Ashby will participate in the Field Test of the Science Comprehension Test in early May.
• The new mixer for Food Service has arrived.  The eye wash and the handwashing sink in the dishwasher area will need to swap locations.
• The Music Contest hosted in Ashby on April 4th was successful.  Carmer Leger and the entire staff were thanked for helping make it successful.

 
Mrs. Johnson gave a report on the subject areas in 4th Grade. 
 
Mrs. Roley gave a report on her Special Ed Classroom and the services being provided.
 
Discussion Items
Tom Gronwold representing the Ashby Education Association presented a letter indicating they have voted not to implement the current Quality Compensation plan at this time.
 
There was a discussion on the need for after school child care.  The Administration will continue to gather information.
 
Summer School for Title I and Special Ed was tabled.
 
There is a need for pianos, one of which possibly could be used.  This will be further researched.
 
Action Items
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to accept the gift of $300.00 from the Legion for Science Fair and a gift from Park Region Telephone for the Music Program.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve membership in the Minnesota State High School League.  Mr. Bestul seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to adjust the 2006-2007 school calendar making June 1st half day student, ½ day workshop to make up for the lost snow day on April 3rd.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to adopt the 2007-2008 school calendar (option number 2).  Mr. Bestul seconded.  MCU.
 
Bids received for propane for FY08:  Ashby Equity Association - $1.29 per gallon, Farmers Union Oil - $1.31 per gallon, HiWay Amoco - $1.259 per gallon.  Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the bid from HiWayAmoco.  Mr. Bestul seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Test Out Policy No. 534 and Grade Advancement Policy No. 535.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to accept the resignation of Lois Ellingson effective June 30, 2007.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Rylander made a motion to accept the resignation of Roger Jansen effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to adjourn at 9:18 pm.  Mr. LaRue  seconded.  MCU.
 
 
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk