February 20th, 2013

ebruary 20, 2013


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 20, 2013 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Nelson, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, and Camille Schultz.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


LaRue moved to approve the amended agenda, Spangler seconded.  MCU.


 Spangler moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of January 14, 2013 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  January Handpayables: $25,445.96, January Wire Transfers:  $48,587.48 and February bills: $96,767.04.

LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
School Board Recognition certificates were handed out to the Board along with appreciation and thank you from Mr. Jensen in honor of School Board Recognition Week February 18-22, 2013.


Legislative correspondence was received by the Board.
 
Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.


Johnson gave a report on the MSBA Convention.


Wing gave a report on the MSBA Convention, and Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop. 


Ms. Schultz gave a report on the Art Department.


Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:

• A report was given on the MN Association of Secondary School Principals Conference.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be held February 28th from 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm.  A career planning session for sophomores will be held that evening.
• The first round of NWEA testing has been completed.  The data will be given to the parents at Parent Teacher Conferences on February 28th.
• Three interviews were conducted for the Phy/Ed Health long term sub position. 
• The Safe Routes to School Grant has been submitted.
• The Teacher/Principal Evaluation models from the Minnesota Department of Education are available with the recommendation that districts should incorporate a plan that fits the structure of our district.
• Para Professional Week will be observed March 4th – 8th showing appreciation for their dedication to the students.
• A report was read on the FFA and Ag Department activities and awards received.
• The Master Schedule for the 2013-14 school year has been updated to accommodate some scheduling concerns.
• The Course Catalog is being updated.
• The Teacher Handbook has been updated.
• Vending machine options were discussed and more information will be gathered to replace the current one that is out of service.

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

• The newer copier is in place in the office with the other one being relocated to the staff room. 
• The laminator has been repaired and is waiting to be picked up.
• The second water bottle filler has been installed in the lower gym hallway.  A third one will be installed in the upper elementary hallway.
• Earlier this winter we were experiencing a twice daily cycling on the off peak boiler and during the last 5-6 weeks we have rarely been cycled off.
• Some lunch tables need replacing and prices are being sought.
• The heat issue on bus #4 has been resolved and the head gasket work has been completed on mini bus #7.  Van replacement will be looked at.
• A brief Legislative update was given.
• Congratulations were given to Mr. Steenblock, the Ag Program, and the FFA students on their awards and accomplishments.  It was noted that there are 30 students interested n the Trap Shoot League.
• There is a possibility that with a loss of some Special Ed students the Paraprofessional staffing will need to be re-evaluated.

 
Discussion Items
FY13 Budget and fund balance history was discussed.  A budget work session meeting has been set for March 11, 2013, 7:00 PM.


Nelson made a motion to approve an extended Ag contract for summer work for Dustin Steenblock.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Action Items
Nelson made a motion with appreciation and gratitude to accept the resignation from Brenda Johnson for extra duties.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Hoff made a motion to accept the resignation from Andy Campbell for his teaching position.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion with regret and immense gratitude to accept the resignation from Lisa Wigdahl for her teaching position.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the substitute teacher contract for Chad Akerson.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to approve the 2013-15 Principal Contract for Shane Tappe.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the agreement to participate in LCSC Wellness Incentive Program.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the agreement with Ashby Education Association to offer the LCSC Wellness Incentive Program.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the 2012-13 Ashby Teacher Seniority list.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to set the school calendar make up days for 2012-13 as May 28, 29, 30, and 31 if needed.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk