May 20th, 2015

May 20, 2015


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 20, 2015 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, Nelson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Brenda Johnson, and Kyle Rylander.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


C. Johnson moved to approve the amended agenda, Anderson seconded.  MCU.


Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 15, 2015 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  April Handpayables: $40,975.31, April Wire Transfers:  $58,490.18, and May bills:  $66,423.46.

Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
Kyle Rylander representing the Ashby A’s presented the bids for the baseball field project.  The full Minnesota Twins Grant in the the amount of $10,000.00 has been received.  The Board will have further discussion on the project at the June 17, 2015 Board Meeting.
 
Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.


Anderson reported on a meeting she attended along with Dustin Steenblock, Jill Evavold, and Carol Koefod on School Gardens, Food Hub, SHIP, and Farm to School. 


Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Coop.


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

• The required drills for the school year have been completed.
• The Mock Crash on April 27th went very well.
• Scholarship information was shared and the scholarships will be presented at the awards presentation on Friday May 22nd.
• Ashby Day of Caring on May 20th was successful.
• Positions open for 2015-16:  High School Math has been filled, Phy Ed/Health has been filled, Computer Cordinator has been filled, and Kindergarten has been filled.  There is still a need for Title I and Paraprofessionals.
• The Master Schedule and Student Registrations have been completed.  He anticipates some changes to be made based on staff changes.
• Four Seniors, their parents, and Senior Class Advisor Tom Gronwold attended the Lakes Country Honors Program on May 6th.
• The National Honor Society Banquet was held on May 12th.
• The Spring Concert was held on May 12th.
• Senior Awards will be May 22nd.
• The Outdoor Classroom for Learning Readiness and PreSchool secured by Parent Aware Grant money is moving forward.
• Additional textbooks will be needed for the larger classes coming into High School.  The older Social Studies textbooks will be phased out.

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

• The ventilation above the stage is malfunctioning and Leo is working on a fix.
• Summer routine maintenance will begin.  There is a possibility there will be a need for some extra help for painting later in the summer.
• Mr. Jensen is recommending to get Bus No. 4 and Mini Bus No. 7 running if reasonable and serviceable engines can be found.  A new bus will be on the agenda for FY16.
• An update was given on the Legislative happenings.
• Maternity Leave of Absence requests have been received from Heather Dewey, Ruth Umlauf, and Kristine LaVoi.
• Mr. Jensen expressed a thank you to Mr. Tappe for the extra time and effort put in for the recent hiring process.

Mrs. Johnson reported on 4th Grade.


C. Johnson left the meeting at 7:00 pm.
 
Discussion Items
Mr. Jensen gave a review of the FY14 Audit and FY15 Budget.


Action Items
Rylander made a motion to approve the Minnesota State High School League Membership Resolution.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Nelson – yes, Anderson – yes, Rylander – yes, Wing – yes.  Absent:  C. Johnson, Spangler.  MCU.


B. Johnson made a motion to approve work agreement for Jen Tollefson, Summer Rec Director.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Anderson made a motion to approve teaching contract for Noelle Kratzke, High School Math.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve teaching contract for Paula Wojcik, High School English.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve teaching contract for Kandace Norby, Kindergarten.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.


B. Johnson made a motion to approve contract for Kevin McNamara, Technology Coordinator.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the 2016-2018 Ashby ISD 261 Technology Plan.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the Audit FY15 Contract with Swenson, Saurer, Gerber, Anderson & Co.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the 2015-16 School Calendar.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk