February 23rd, 2015

February 23, 2015


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 23, 2015 in the Media Center of the School.  Vice Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, C. Johnson, Rylander, and Spangler present.  Absent:  B. Johnson, Nelson, Wing.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Kristine LaVoi and Dustin Steenblock.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


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


Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of January 21, 2015 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  January Handpayables: $25,569.45, January Wire Transfers:  $53,305.19, and February bills: $62,185.72.

Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
None


Board Reports
None


Mrs. LaVoi gave a report on 5th Grade.


Mr. Steenblock gave a report on Technology, Ag Education and FFA.


Principal’s Report

• The Technology team approach has been successful and is providing growth.
• Mr. Tappe attended a Bush Foundation meeting at Lakes Country Service Coop on preparing students to be successful after high school. 
• A Plan for Students’ Successful Transition to Post-Secondary and Employment has been developed and the students are working with Miranda Howard and Andy Peterson.
• The full time position for Phy Ed/Health Teacher for 2015-16 has been posted.
• Mr. Tappe had the opportunity to sit on a panel of Principals at the Western Division Student Council Meeting that was held in Barrett.
• The Academics Arts and Athletics Luncheon was held on February 10th.  Hunter Fick was selected as a Regional Representative.
• Mr. Tappe attended a Truancy Workshop on February 11th.
• Mr. Tappe attended the MN Association of Secondary School Principals Conference January 21st-23rd.
• The Ashby promotional group Ashby Connection met on February 19th.
• Information was provided on the mandated reporting of the World’s Best Workforce.
• Grant County Fun Fest will be held April 18th in Barrett 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Congratulation to the West Central Area Ashby Brandon-Evansville Wrestling Team for qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament.  A Pep Fest send off will be held in Ashby on Wednesday at 9:30 AM.  There will be a fan bus provided for the tournament on Thursday.

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

• Bus #6 is currently having some warranty work done.
• Bus #2 experienced some cold weather problems last week.
• Van #12 needs a windshield replacement.
• Van #9 needs a windshield patch.
• A trade of the two 2003 vans for a 2015 van is being pursued.
• The search for a used mini bus is ongoing.
• The dishwasher booster heater needs replacement.
• A report was given on the Legislative happenings.

Discussion Items
None


Action Items
Spangler made a motion to accept the resignation from Lisa Burrington for Head Golf Coach.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the 2015 Pay Equity Report.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the 2013-14 World’s Best Work Force Plan and Summary.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Anderson made a motion to approve the contract for Jason Mode for P.E./Health Teacher for the remainder of the 2014-15 school year.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the 2014-15 Teacher Seniority List.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Vice Chair Johnson called the meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm.
                                                                                   
                                                                                    Leslie Anderson, Clerk