Ashby School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 15, 2019 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 Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Marisa Baune, and Kandace Norby.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 17, 2019 minutes
• Financial Report for April 2019
• Approval of bills:  April Handpayables: $3,324.65,  April Wire Payments: $87,198.59, and May bills:  $67.370.61

• Personnel Changes:  Resignation Ruth Umlauf.  Work Agreements:  Jenny Tollefson - Summer Rec Director, Jenny Tollefson - Summer Custodial Assistant, Brenda Johnson – Summer Groundskeeper

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

• MCA Testing
• Lakes Country Service Coop Honors Banquet
• Tutoring
• Prom
• Spanish Teacher for 2019-20
• Spring Music Contest
• National Honor Society Banquet
• Mock Crash
• Targeted Services
• Field Trips
• Class Registrations
• District Leadership Academy
• Upcoming events:  Senior Class Trip May 17-19, Senior Awards Program May 24th, Graduation Ceremony May 26th, Community Lunch May 28th, Elementary Track and Field Day May 28th, Day of Caring May 29th

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus Updates including the need to replace the 10 passenger van
• Maintenance Projects:  re-configuring the loading dock
• Enrollment Update:  start of 2018-19 School Year - 279, end of 2018-19 School Year - 279
• Health Insurance Bids:  renewal of current coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield in the Lakes Country Service Coop Pool
• Wellness Committee
• Update on NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership property valuation indicating that there would be no effect on the District’s revenue.

 
Marisa Baune reported on 6th Grade.
                                  
Kandace Norby reported on 3rd Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Cooperative Agreement with Brandon-Evansville for Cross Country.
 
Dustin Steenblock joined the meeting at 7:16 pm.
 
Joining Heart-of-Lakes Fishing League.  The Board gave approval for pursuing.
 
Graduation.
 
Action Items
 Rylander made a motion to approve the Support Staff Salary Schedule for 2019-20.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve Cash Land Agreement with Grace Johnson.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.   Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk