April 15th, 2013

April 15, 2013


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 15, 2013 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson. Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, John Kent, and Perry Butler.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


LaRue moved to approve the agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 25, 2013 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $21,044.28, March Wire Transfers:  $58,370.57 and April bills: $68,433.71.

LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
A letter from Minnesota Association of School Business Officials was read announcing that Renee Melby has successfully completed the MASBO Voluntary Certification Program.


Board Reports
Wing gave a report on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop, and Ashby Education Foundation.


Nelson’s handwritten report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop was distributed.


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

• A policy on the Senior Class Trip for the Board to consider for addition the Student Handbook for next year was presented.  The Board expressed that it is an acceptable policy.
•  Kindergarten Roundup was held on April 9th with 18 students and their parents in attendance.  The class size is expected to be 20.
• The Teacher/Principal Evaluation documents are being worked on with hopes of presenting them to the Board at the May meeting.
• Math Teaching Position interviews have been completed.
• The current policy for Phy Ed requirements for 10th Grade students was discussed.  More information will be pursued to see if the policy is meeting the standards.
• MCA and NWEA Spring Testing is underway.
• A letter to the editor from West Central Initiative was distributed to the Board congratulating the Ashby School on receiving the Four Star Parent Aware Rating from the Minnesota Department of Education for the Early Childhood and Early Learner Program.
• The concept to request a deposit for the Learning Readiness Program for the last 2 categories on the priority list was presented.  The Board asked the Administration to come up with a recommendation.
• Ashby will host the Grant County Fun Fest and Expo on April 27th from 9:00 am – noon.
• Interquest Detection Canine information was presented and approved by the Board. 

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

• Bus #5 is undergoing brake work.
• Mr. Jensen brought a recommendation to the Board to replace the current 2003 Chevrolet Venture  Drivers Ed Van with a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.  The Board gave consensus for the purchase.
• Results from the Civil Rights Review from last fall have been received.  The District will be able to meet compliance and timelines as requested.
• April 30th will be the last day for the Head Start Class for this year due to Sequestration cuts.  Learning Readiness will finish the year as scheduled.
• Legislation issues were discussed.

 
Mr. Kent gave a report on High School Science.
 
Discussion Items
Mr. Butler presented technology considerations for FY 2014.


Action Items
LaRue made a motion to approve the School Calendar for 2013-14.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the work agreement for Jr. High Track Coach for Samuel Lange.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to appoint Suzanne Wing as the representative on the Fergus Falls Area Special Ed Coop Board.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to approve the Mathematics Teacher Contract for Jeffrey Risbrudt for 2013-14.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to accept the following gifts: 
   Park Region Telephone:  Community Ed Easter Egg Hunt $50.00
   Peterson Tripp Post #357:  Science Fair $300.00, Eagle Mount $150.00, Community Ed Easter Egg Hunt $100.00
   West Central Initiative:  Ashby Education Foundation Grants $14,948.00
LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk