February 23rd, 2011

​February 23, 2011
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 23, 2011 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, Van Santen, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Renee Melby, Cindy Welch, Lori Risbrudt, and Kevin Fick.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
 Rylander moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Johnson.  MCU.
 
 Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of January 19, 2011 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  January Hand-payables: $31,708.94, January Wire Transfers:  $42,880.94, and February bills: $112,513.37.
• FY 2011 Cash Flow projections.

 Van Santen seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Superintendent Jensen presented certificates to the Board Members in honor of School Board Member Recognition as a small token of appreciation.
 
Mrs. Risbrudt presented information on a proposed Music Trip for Grades 8-12 on March 25-27, 2011 to Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Van Santen made a motion to approve the Music Trip with a 1:7 chaperone/student ratio.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Lakes Country Service Coop and Region 1.
 
Wing gave a report on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop, MSBA Officers Workshop, and Ashby Education Foundation.
 
Mrs. Welch gave a report on Kindergarten.
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:

• Bus No. 3 was towed to Fargo for warranty work under re-call.  There was additional work needed that the mechanics felt were a result of the re-call and was submitted as warranty work.
• The electric boiler continues to be satisfactory in the way that it performs.  Mr. Jensen noted that commercial cycling is less frequent than residential.  He continues to do analysis of the large dual fuel charges to calculate the payback on the electric boiler installation.
• Mr. Jensen along with area Superintendents attended a Legislative Session at the Capitol on February 15th and met with area Legislators.

 
Mr. Jensen reported on the following on behalf of Principal Otte:

• Mr. Otte is looking into alternatives for Homecoming/Snow Week Coronation.
• Kindergarten round-up will be held April 5th with the possibility of 26 or 27 students.
• Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday February 24th, 3:15 – 9:00 pm.
• There will be a presentation by Sheriff Walvatne and Officer Ras on March 2nd showing 2 videos on teen driving/texting.
• Communicating for America is looking at funding a Sustainable Ag Curriculum.
  
  

 
Discussion Items
Bus purchase and bus lease options were discussed.
 
The training phase for the upcoming ARMER radio conversion is coming up.
 
Programs/Coaches evaluation process was discussed.
 
The Flexible School Year Consortium will be doing more research and no application will be made for 2011-12.
 
Action Items
Nelson made a motion to dissolve the Ashby Country Bible Evansville Golf Co-op and reapply as Ashby Country Bible Co-op.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to change the next meeting date to March 14, 2011, 6:00 pm.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to accept the donations of $12,345.81 from Ashby Education Foundation and $295.85 from Pat Welch.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Chairperson Wing adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.
                                                                                   
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk