School Board Minutes April 2019

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 17, 2019 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent: Hoff, Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Peter Nelson, Heather Dewey, Jeff Seeley, Noelle Kratzke, Josey Ness, and Bradley Anderson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the amended agenda.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Jeff Seeley, Ehlers and Associates.
 
Senior Class Representatives presented the plans for the Senior Class Trip May 17-19 to Duluth.  C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Senior Class Trip as presented.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Jeff Seeley from Ehlers and Associates gave a presentation on consideration of renewal of the Operating Referendum.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 20, 2019 minutes
• Financial Report for March 2019
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $4,978.80,  March Wire Payments: $95,054.26, and April bills:  $105,199.47

• Personnel Changes: Interim Administrative Assistant Camille Schultz
• Acknowledge Donations:  Your Cause $48 donation to Ashby Legacy Fund, American Heart Association $100, Ashby Legion $500 donation to the Back Pack Program

Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported on the Grant County Yellow Ribbon Coalition.
 
Anderson reported on Region 1Board Meeting and the Wellness Committee. 
 
Wing reported on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Board Meeting, and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• PreSchool registration held March 28th
• ACT testing
• Musical Production held April 5th and 6th
• Kindergarten Roundup held April 9th
• Region 6 Solo and Ensemble Contest hosted at Ashby School April 10th
• Ashby Legacy Fund Field Trip for the Freshman Class
• Reading Curriculum for K-6 selection
• Math Curriculum review
• School Wide Behavior Plan for Fall 2019
• Testing – MCA’s, AIMweb, STAR, LLI Benchmarking
• Upcoming dates – Prom May 4th, Elementary Track and Field May 28th, Day of Caring May 29th, LCSC Honors Banquet

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

• Legislative update
• Bus updates
• Maintenance projects
• Enrollment update
• NuStar Pipeline property valuation adjustment notices received
• 2019-2021 Superintendent Contract
• Health Insurance bids

 
Peter Nelson reported on Physical Education K-3 and High School.
                                  
Heather Dewey reported on School Readiness and Early Childhood.
 
Discussion Items
Discussion on the School Weather closings.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2019-20 School Calendar.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to appoint Suzanne Wing as the Fergus Falls Area Special Ed Coop Representative.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to renew Superintendent Contract with Al Niemann for two years.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to revise the 2018-19 School Calendar as a result of the two additional cancellation days.  The revision is for the addition of two additional flex days for teachers.  Spangler seconded.  MCU. 
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the softball fundraiser.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to adjourn.   Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk