January 2022 School Board Minutes

January 10, 2022
 
The School Board of District 261 met in special session on January 10, 2022 in the Media Center of the School.  Acting Chair Dallas Rylander called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Hoff-via zoom, B. Johnson-via zoom, Rylander, and Spangler.  Absent:  Anderson, C. Johnson, Wing.  Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, and Tracy Westrom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the agenda.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors.
 
Discussion Items:
Mandatory Vaccination or Testing and Face Covering Policy.
 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to adopt Policy No. 491 Mandatory Vaccination or Testing and Face Covering.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  Spangler-yes, B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded. MCU.  Acting Chair Rylander called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:28 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk
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January 19, 2022
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 19, 2022 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff-via Zoom, B. Johnson, C. Johnson-via Zoom, Rylander, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent:  None.  Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Kris Roley, Meghann Downer, Tracy Westrom, and Laraya Hammer.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda.   Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Recognition of visitors.
 
Board Reorganization:  Rylander nominated Wing for Chairperson.  Nominations were closed and Wing was declared elected by acclamation.  C. Johnson nominated B. Johnson for Vice Chairperson.  Nominations were closed and B. Johnson was declared elected by acclamation.  B. Johnson nominated Anderson for Clerk.  Nominations were closed and Anderson was declared elected by acclamation.  Anderson nominated Rylander for Treasurer.  Nominations were closed and Rylander was declared elected by acclamation.
 
Committees were assignments as follows:
     Special Ed Coop Board:  Wing
     MSHSL Rep:  Hoff
     Legislative Liaison:  C. Johnson
     Negotiations:  Wing, C. Johnson, Anderson
     Finance and Disbursement Review:  Rylander, Hoff, B. Johnson
     Building & Grounds Committee:  C. Johnson, B. Johnson, Spangler
     Planning:  Wing, C. Johnson, Rylander
     Policy Committee:  Anderson, C. Johnson, Wing
     Wellness:  Anderson
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of December 15, 2021 and January 10, 2022 minutes.
• Financial Reports for December 2021.
• Approval of bills:  December Handpayables: $21,670.99 December Wire Payments:  $125,135.05 and January bills:  $670,236.12
• Acknowledge Donations: Ashby Equity Grant - ADSIS $1,250, Ag Country Farm Credit - PreSchool $600, Ashby Legacy Fund - Fall Grants $26,792.45, Business donations
  for Football Fan Bus: Second Hand Thrift $500, Rylander Insurance $70, Lakeside Lumber $30, Destiny Fitness $100, TFC Poultry $30, Anderson Law Firm $30, Johnson-Nelson Masonry $30, Ness Backhoe $30, Balgaard Services $30, Hedstrom Hauling $250, JC’s Grocery $300

B.Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
Hoff reported on the MN School Board Association Conference.
Spangler reported on the MN School Board Association Conference.
 
 
Assistant Principal’s Report
Ms. Otte’s electronic report was available.
 
Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard enforcement has been suspended
• COVID-19 and CDC Guidance Change
• Enrollment
• Student and Family Support
• Shared report from Activities Director Andy Peterson
• Teacher Workshop day January 24, 2022
• Website update search
• Administrative Professional Development
• Calendar for 2022-23
• Schedule for 2022-23
• Community Connection
• Building Project update
• Employee Roles and Responsibilities

 
Mrs. Downer reported on High School Special Education.  Kris Roley reported on Elementary Special Education.  Mrs. Downer and Mrs. Roley recently attended Crisis Prevention Institute Training.
 
Discussion Items
Building update.
 
Website update.
 
Fun Fest Expo to be held April 30th in Ashby.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 22.07 Directing Administration to Recommend Program/Personnel Adjustments Due to Declining Enrollment and Diminishing Revenue.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to name Official Depository as Viking Bank of Ashby.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to name Battle Lake Review/Ashby Dalton Post as the Official Newspaper.   Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to set the following:
            Board Compensation:  $50/regular or special meeting, Chairperson stipend: $25/month
Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to set the following:
            Board Meetings:   Day – 3rd Wednesday each month
                                          Time – 6:00 pm
                                          Place – Ashby Public School Media Center
Spangler seconded.  MCU.  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 Class of 2024 ALF Snow Shoveling Fundraiser.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve the letter for Robotics donations.  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.  MCU.  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 8:27 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk