March 21st, 2018

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 21, 2018 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  C. Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, and Kris Roley.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the agenda, B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
 Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of February 21, 2018 minutes.
• Financial Report for February 2018.
• Approval of bills:  February Handpayables: $22,146.98, February Wire Payments:  $67,134.57, and March bills:  $60,480.66.
• Personnel Changes: 

Approve hire of Science Teacher Brooke Mayer
Approve leave of absence for Cindy Welch
Approve leave for Denise Hansen
Approve hire of Nancy Estrada Paraprofessional, ASP Assistant
Approve non-renewal of non-tenured Teacher Rachel Ehlert

• Acknowledge Donations:

Ashby Education Foundation $6,492.85
YourCause donation $120.00 
Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Wellness Team to attend Spring Wellness Conference on April 18th.  Staff Fun Run/Walk being planned.
 
Board Reports
Hoff reported on the All School Reunion Committee and information gathered from Technology Coordinator Jon Hansen for paperless board meetings.
 
Anderson reported on Region 1and Post Prom.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Education Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• Snow Week held at the end of February was successful.
• Parent Teacher Conferences were well attended.
• Musical performance is this week.
• Knowledge Bowl is in competitions.
• Spring Sports practices have begun.
• MCA Testing for Junior Math took place last week.
• Science Fair is in full swing.
• John Baylor Prep continues.
• ACT Test is set for April 3rd.
• National Walkout on March 14th was peaceful.

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

• Legislative Action Day held on February 28th.  Safe Schools was the main theme.
• MN Association of School Administrators Spring Conference.
• Update on busses.
• Update on water testing for lead levels.
• Enrollment update.

 
Kris Roley reported on Special Education MCA Testing.
 
Discussion Items
First Reading for Policies 533, 534, and 601-610.
 
Support of the Arrow Scholarship Foundation:  There is a consensus of the Board to continue with the discussion.
 
Anderson made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at   7:21 pm.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk