April 2021 School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in special session on April 12, 2021 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson-via zoom, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent:  None.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Heather Dewey-via Zoom, Dustin Steenblock-via Zoom, Jon Hansen-via Zoom, Paul Youngquist-via Zoom, and Shelby McQuay-via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the agenda.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes

• Hire Eleora Demuth - CTE Ag Teacher
• Hire Jeremiah Miller - MS Science Teacher
• Hire Meg Downer - Special Education Teacher
• Hire Lisa Otte - Assistant Principal

Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Discussion Items
Review and Comment Plan for the proposed Building Project.
 
Addition of a third Special Education Teacher.
 
Action Items
B. Johnson made a motion to authorize the Administration to submit the Review and Comment Plan to Minnesota Department of Education for the proposed Building Project.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the hiring of a third Special Education Teacher.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded. Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:28 pm.
                                                                                              
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 21, 2021 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson-via zoom, C. Johnson-via Zoom, Rylander-via Zoom, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent:  None.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Tracy Westrom, Heather Dewey, Micaela Proels, Jon Hansen-via Zoom, and Heidi Kent-via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the agenda.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda with a special thank you for the donations:

• Approval of April 12, 2021 minutes
• Financial Reports for March 2021
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $9,522.51, March Wire Payments:  $111,753.88, and April bills:  $46,192.71
• Approve hiring of Nicole Fedie, Middle School Teacher
• Accept donations:  Eagle Lake Sportsmen’s Club $2,500 to Trap Club, Ashby Legion $3,600 to Trap Club

Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Heidi Kent reported on the plans for the Class of 2021 Senior Class Trip May 14-16 in Duluth.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Student and Family Connections
• Targeted Services began on April 8th
• Safe Routes to School
• Attendance
• COVID status
• Distance Learning 2021 and beyond
• Scheduling for 2021-22
• Alexandria Technical College Comprehensive PSEO Partnership Agreement
• Musical performances
• Upcoming Music Concerts
• Prom May 1st
• Graduation May 30th
• Track and Field Day May 27th
• Three teachers attended the Children’s Mental Health Conference virtually
• Hiring update for 2021-22
• Technology
• Status of Intervention Grant submitted
• Curriculum
• Updates to the Ag Wing
• Administrative Professional Development
• District Communication

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

• Legislative update
• Bus updates
• Enrollment update
• COVID status update
• Plans for Summer Rec are underway

 
Heather Dewey reported on PreSchool and ECFE.
 
Micaela Proels reported on First Grade and Trap Club.
 
Discussion Items
Building Project and Adopting Formal Resolution Calling for an Election.
 
Action Items
B. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 21.05 Relating to the Issuance of School Building Bonds and Calling for an Election Thereon to be Conducted by Mail.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded. Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7: 20 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk