April 19, 2017

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 19, 2017 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent: Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, John Kent, Heather Dewey, and Paula Wojcik.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the agenda, Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 22, 2017 minutes.
• Accept Chad Koep’s Resignation
• Accept Jeremy Knick’s Resignation
• Accept Melissa Moen’s Resignation
• Accept Barb Kraemer’s Retirement effective June 1, 2017.
• Approve Spring Sports Coach Work Agreements:  Head Softball-Chad Koep, Assistant Softball-Laura Pettit, Head Baseball-Jared Larson, Assistant Baseball-Dwight Walvatne, Pitch Count-Joe Barfknecht, Head Track-Jen Froemming, Assistant Track-Robert Bosma, Assistant Track-Sam Lange, JrH Track-Shellee Hansen, Head Golf-Andy Peterson
• Acknowledgement of Donations:  $500 Ashby Equity – After School Program Grant, $50 Park Region Telephone – Community Ed Egg Hunt

Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Wellness Committee presented the MSBA Model Wellness Policy.  The Board will review the policy.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on highlights from Building a High Performance School Board Team:  Phase III Training.
 
Wing reported on Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting and Fergus Falls Special Education Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• Ms. Wojcik, Mrs. Umlauf, and all the cast and crew did an outstanding job on the musical “Peter Pan”.
• Mr. Niemann will be attending the 504 Developing Law Conference in his place on April 20th.
• The John Baylor ACT Prep course work has been finished up.
• The ACT Test was taken by 14 Juniors today.
• B’s or Better Breakfast, sponsored by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, was held in recognition of 6-8th graders with B’s or better on their report card through 3rd Quarter.

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

• Thank you for the thoughts and prayers after his surgery.
• Level 4 Special Ed Program.  Lakes Country Service Coop is looking at a new model.
• The Seniority List was distributed.
• A Summer Breakfast Program may be available this summer.  Renee and Jill are attending a training today.
• Legislative update.
• Leo and Mr. Niemann attended a meeting of Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals (also known as MASMS).
• Mr. Niemann attended a Drug and Alcohol Training for Supervisors.
• 504 Law Conference is tomorrow.
• ESSA – preliminary discussions.
• A Letter was read from a sports fan commending Ashby Athletics.

 
Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:

• Spring Sports are underway.
• The Softball Field needs work for drainage issues.
• The Track needs agri-lime.
• The following Coach positions are open:  Head Boys Basketball, Head Softball, JrH Girls Basketball, JrH Boys Basketball.

 
Mrs. Dewey gave a report on Learning Readiness and Early Childhood.
 
Mrs. Wojcik gave a report on the Musical, National Honor Society, AEF Phone-A-Thon, and Prom.
 
Mrs. Melby presented the financial report for March 2017, March Handpayables: $18,902.94, March Wire Payments:  $68,185.95, and April bills:  $48,391.90.  C. Johnson made a motion to accept the report.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk