April 20, 2022

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 20, 2022 in the Media Center of the School.  Vice-Chair Ben Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.  Members present:  B. Johnson, Spangler, Hoff, Anderson, Rylander, C. Johnson, and Wing via Zoom.  Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Andy Peterson, Renee Melby, Stacie Rylander, Anna Johnson, and Heather Dewey. 
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the agenda.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Activities Director Report
Andy Peterson reported on the following:

• Winter Season Review
• Spring Season Preview
• Next Year Outlook
• Conference Meetings
• Athletic Directors Conference
• Scoreboard Project
• Fifth and Sixth Grade Field Trip April 29th
• Europe Trip Update
• Driver’s Education

 
Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 16, 2022 and March 30, 2022 minutes
• Financial Reports for March 2022
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $20,290.25, March Wire Payments:  $141,238.25, and April bills: $119,039.11
• Accept resignation of Cody Nordick
• Accept resignation of Jill Evavold
• Hiring of Skyler Hill, Paraprofessional
• Hiring of Mikayla Dahl, Paraprofessional Long Term Sub

Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Wing reports from Lakes Country Service Coop and Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop were available for review.
 
Assistant Principal’s Report
Ms, Otte reported on the following:

• Safety Drills
• Crisis Planning
• Mary Poppins Musical
• March Elementary Assembly
• Student Council Sponsored Easter Egg Hunt
• Ashby ArrowBot Robotics Team
• Grant County Fun Fest
• MCA State Testing
• Upcoming Scholastic Spring Book Fair
• Summer School Programing
• Development of a STEM Club
• Building Leadership Team Meeting
• Professional Learning Communities
• Curriculum for Special Education
• Kindergarten Roundup
• Staff Recognition during Custodian and Librarian Appreciation Days
• Amazing Ashby Arrow Staff Award presented to Jerimiah Miller

 
Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Legislative Update
• COVID-19 Update
• Enrollment Update
• Summer Programming including Arrow Adventures and School Age Childcare
• Staffing needs for 2022-23
• Website Development
• Community Roundtable Discussions
• Kitchen Staffing
• Buildings and Grounds Update
• Transportation

 
Anna Johnson reported on Social Counseling.
 
Stacie Rylander reported on PreSchool.
 
Discussion Items
Building Project Update, Solar Power Grant, and Quotes for Cameras.
 
Website Development.
           
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to approve the addition of up to 2 FTEs for Music, Physical Education, and Elementary. Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve moving forward with Blackboard to develop a new website and app for Ashby Public School.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded. MCU.  Vice-Chair B. Johnson called the meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.
 
                                                                                                             Leslie Anderson, Clerk