May 16, 2018

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 16, 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, and Wing present.  Absent:  Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, Peter Nelson, Noelle Kratzke, Andy Peterson, Sidney Jensen, and Aiden Bruck.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Hoff moved to approve the agenda, Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 18, 2018 minutes.
• Financial Report for April 2018.
• Approval of bills:  April Handpayables: $22,484.85, April Wire Payments:  $64,576.37, and May bills:  $40,755.53.
• Personnel Changes: 

Resignation of Mr. Nate Meissner - PK-12 Principal
Resignation of Mr. Tyler Butler - 6th grade teacher/Math/Coach
Resignation of Troy Mickelson - Girls’ BB Coach
Approve hiring of Al Niemann - Head Girls’ BB Coach.
Approve Maternity Leave for Noelle Kratzke.
Approve one year waiver of tenure contract for Kandace Norby.
Approve hiring of Marisa Baune 6th Grade/Middle School Math Teacher.

• Acknowledge Donations

Diane Englund $200 Lunch Program
Lakeside Lumber $250 Ag Program
Ashby Legion $200 Science Program
C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Senior Class Trip information was presented by Sidney Jensen and Aiden Bruck.
 
Andy Peterson introduced a Student Trip to Europe for 2019.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Education Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• MCA Testing finished on May 1st.
• Cyber Security Presentation for Grades 5 – 12 was held on May 2nd.
• The 6th Grade/Middle School Math position has been filled.
• Evacuation Drill was held May 11th in collaboration with the Ashby Fire Department.
• The Kindergarten Class will be split into two sections for 2018-19.
• The Graduation Ceremony will be recorded and televised by Park Region Telephone.
• Senior Class Trip.
• Staff 5K Wellness Activity.
• Elementary Track and Field will be May 22nd.
• Day of Caring will be May 23rd.
• Baccalaureate will be May 23rd.
• Kindergarten will be May 24th.
• Awards Day/Last Day of School will be May 25th.

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

• The Staff Wellness Fit and Fun Activity went well.
• Update was given on busses.
• Summer Maintenance projects including carpet in Room 233 and Sealcoating and Striping the Parking Lots.
• No changes in Enrollment this month.
• Legislative Update was given. 
• Thank you to Mr. Meissner. 

 
Mr. Nelson reported on Phy Ed and Health.
 
Mrs. Kratzke reported on High School Math.
 
Discussion Items
Second Reading of Policies 611-624.
 
First Reading for Policies 701-721.
 
Discussion on Graduation.
 
Discussion on changing to Electronic Board Documents/Communications.
 
Discussion on Principal hiring process.
 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to approve the Senior Class Trip.  Anderson seconded.  MCU
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter with Clifton Larson Allen Audit Firm for the Fiscal Year 2018 Audit.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve Policies 611-624.  Rylander seconded.  MCU
 
Hoff made a motion to support the 2019 Europe Trip.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve MSHSL Membership Resolution for 2018-19.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Hoff – yes, Anderson – yes, Rylander – yes, C. Johnson – yes, Wing - yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk