Ashby School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 19, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Vice Chair C. Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, and Spangler present. Absent:  Wing.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Camille Schultz, Tony Munsterman, Autumn Aeling, and Brian Johnson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Brian Johnson
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of January 22, 2020 minutes.
• Financial Reports for January 2020.
• Approval of bills:  January Handpayables: $8,713.98, January Wire Payments:  $96,204.60, Student Activity January payments $13,519.05, and February bills:  $79,505.56.

• Acknowledge Donations:  Ashby Equity Grant $1,250 for Sensory Area in PreSchool, Ashby Equity Grant $250 for Elementary Sleds, Memory of Sandra Barry for School Lunches $120

Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported on Minnesota Rural Education Association and their work with PLC Groups, Sons of the American Legion upcoming AWF Wrestling in July 2020.
 
Anderson reported on Region I Board Meeting and Region I Business Conference.
 
Wings written report included Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting, Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Community Connection:  2020 Grant County Fund Fest and Expo to be held in Ashby April 25, 2020
• School and Home Connection
• Communications including ClassDojo and Social Media
• Behavior Management, Attendance, Grading, Student Support, Class Offerings, Safety and Security
• Professional Learning Communities and Personal Development
• Observations
• New Teacher Mentorship Program
• Teacher and Employee Relations
• Assessment and Data, Eye Tracking
• New Math Curriculum for K-5th Grade
• Noteables from Classrooms and Clubs:  I Love to Read Month, FFA Competition, Snoweek Activities
• Author Kevin Lovegreen visit February 7, 2020
• Upcoming K-12 Sking and Tubing Day at Andes Tower Hills on February 26th
• Parent Teacher Conferences March 5th
• Staff Day on March 9th

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

• School Board Recognition Week
• Legislative Update
• Bus updates
• Plan to meet with the facilities Committee regarding Solar Opportunity and other facility needs
• Enrollment update

 
Camille Schultz reported on K-12 Art.
 
Tony Munsterman reported on K-12 Music.
 
Discussion Items
Senior Baseball League State Tournament request for facility use in August 2020.
 
Investment Services being pursued with Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund.
 
Request for Baseball and Softball Junior High Coaches.
 
Action Items
Spangler made a motion to approve the the following Fundraisers:  8th Grade ALF Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast March 15th, 4th & 5th Grade ALF Fundraiser Elementary (Grades 3-5) Dance March 27th, 5th Grade Wolf Ridge Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Auction February 29th.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.  Vice Chair C. Johnson called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:39 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk