January 24, 2008
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 24, 2008 in the Media Center of the School. Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham, LaRue, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present. Absent: Bestul, Nelson. Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, and Perry Butler. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mr. Risbrudt moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Graham MCU. Mr. Nelson had submitted a written motion to nominate Mr. LaRue as Board Chair. Mr. LaRue nominated Mr. Rylander. Discussion followed. Mr. LaRue withdrew his name from the nominations. There were no more nominations. MCU. Mrs. Graham made a motion to nominate Mr. LaRue as Vice Chair. Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Mrs. Wing seconded. MCU. Mr. LaRue made a motion to nominate Mr. Nelson as Clerk and to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Mrs. Wing seconded. MCU. Mrs. Graham made a motion to nominate Mr. Risbrudt as Treasurer and to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU. Suzanne Wing was appointed as Special Education representative. Wayne Risbrudt was appointed as MSHSL representative. Scott LaRue was appointed as Legislative Liaison. Mr. LaRue, Mrs. Wing, Mr. Rylander, and Mrs. Graham were appointed as the Negotiations Committee. Mrs. Wing made a motion for the Official School Information as follows: Official Depository – First State Bank of Ashby, Official Newspaper – Ashby Dalton Post, Official Meeting time and place – 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, Ashby School Media Center, Board Compensation to remain the same. Mrs. Graham seconded. MCU. Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Communication/Delegations None Board Reports Mr. Risbrudt gave a report on the MSBA Leadership Conference. Mrs. Wing gave a report on the MSBA Leadership Conference, Special Ed Coop Meeting, and Ashby Education Foundation meeting. Mr. Rylander gave a report on the MSBA Leadership Conference. Mr. Nelson’s handwritten report on Region I was distributed. It was noted that Ashby ISD is moving forward with plans to implement Genesis, a web based student information system hosted by Region I. Principal’s Report
Mr. LaRue made a motion to purchase items from the list in the amount of $8,170.00 from the Building Fund. Mrs. Graham seconded. MCU. Mr. Nelson joined the meeting at 8:15 pm.
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Jensen reported on the following:
Discussion Items Action Items Mr. LaRue introduced resolution No. 08.02 directing the administration to recommend program/personnel adjustments due to declining enrollment and diminishing revenue. Mrs. Wing seconded. Roll call vote: Nelson – yes; Risbrudt – yes; Graham – yes; LaRue – yes; Wing – yes; Rylander – yes. Absent – Bestul. The resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mr. Risbrudt made motion to accept the gift of $5,000.00 for softball dugouts from an anonymous donor and the office furniture from QLogic with thanks. Mr. Nelson seconded. MCU. Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve Dr. Lundstrom’s 2007-2008 contract. Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU. Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to accept the resignation of Alden Thompson. Mrs. Graham seconded. MCU. Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the work agreement with Michael Maunumaki. Mrs. Graham seconded. MCU. Mrs. Wing made a motion to appoint a surrogate parent to make educational decisions for a student with a disability. Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU. Mr. LaRue introduced resolution No. 08.03 providing for the sale of general obligation school building refunding bonds, series 2007A. Mrs. Graham seconded. Roll call vote: Nelson – yes; Risbrudt – yes; Graham– yes; LaRue – yes; Wing – yes; Rylander – yes. Absent – Bestul. The resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mr. LaRue made a motion to adjourn at 8:58 pm. Mr. Risbrudt seconded. MCU. ______________________________ Warren Nelson, Clerk |
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