April 18, 2018

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 18, 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, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, Ruth Umlauf, Heather Dewey, and Shelby McQuade.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
D. Rylander moved to approve the agenda, C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Summary of Opportunity to Refund Existing 2010A Bonds and operating Referendum Planning was presented by Ehlers Associate Shelby McQuade.
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 21, 2018 minutes.
• Financial Report for March 2018.
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $20,266.49, March Wire Payments:  $70,805.48, and April bills:  $47,711.87.
• Personnel Assignments:  Autumn Aeling – Head Softball Coach, Laura Pettit - Asst. Softball Coach, Jared Larson – Head Baseball Coach, Dwight Walvatne - Asst. Baseball Coach, Jen Froemming – Head Track Coach, Robert Bosma - Asst. Track Coach, Sam Lange - Asst. Track Coach, Shellee Hansen - JrH Track Coach, Andy Peterson – Head Golf Coach, Andy Peterson - Athletic Director starting July 1, 2018, John Holsten - Head Boys Basketball Coach 2018-19,  Laura Pettit – Long Term Elementary Teacher Sub, Laura Pettit - Elementary Teacher Contract for 2018-19, Jenny Tollefson - Summer Rec. Director

L. Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported on the wind mill donation research.  The Committee determined it was not a viable option.
 
Anderson reported on Post Prom.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Education Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• The Musical “Land of Oz” was outstanding.
• Evaluations are being finished up.
• Laura Pettit has been hired as 5th Grade Teacher for 2018-19.
• Statewide Tornado drill was held.
• Crisis Plan has been reviewed with minor revisions being made.
• Cyber Security presentation will be held on May 2nd.
• MCA Testing is underway.
• Lakes Country Service Coop Honors Banquet will be held May 9th.
• May 11th a School wide evacuation drill will be held with the local fire department.

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

• 2018 Spring Wellness Conference was attended by a team of four staff.
• Update on busses and repairs.
• Maintenance Projects:  exploring a security entrance and possible Summer projects.
• Enrollment update: no changes since last month.

 
Ruth Umlauf reported on the Music Department.
 
Heather Dewey reported on PreSchool.
 
Discussion Items
Discussion on changing to Electronic Board Documents/Communications.
 
Second Reading for Policies 533, 534, and 601-610.
 
First Reading for Policies 611-624.
 
Action Items
D. Rylander made a motion to Approve Policies 533, 534, and 601-610.  K. Spangler seconded.  MCU
 
H. Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk