May 20, 2020

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 20, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Anderson via Zoom, Hoff via Zoom, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander via Zoom, Spanlger via Zoom, and Wing.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore via Zoom, Renee Melby via Zoom, Paula Wojcik via Zoom, Marissa Baune via Zoom, and Jon Hansen via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the agenda.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 15, 2020 minutes
• Approval of April 2020 Financial Reports
• Approval of April 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of April 2020 Student Activity Reports
• Approval of bills:  April Handpayables: $4,878.08, April Wire Payments: $97,808.43, April Student Activity Payments $11,294.24, May Bills $82,485.46
• Approval Personnel Changes:  Approve Teaching Contract for Cole Ellison, Approve Casey Stokesberry as Baseball Pitch Count Coach, Approve Brenda Johnson as Summer Groundskeeper

• Acknowledge Donations:  Ashby Legacy Fund $15,297.12 for Legacy Lounge furniture

Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Lakes Country Service Coop and Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Community Connection – Teacher Parade
• School and Home Connection and Communications
• Distant Learning including Instructional Delivery, Child Care, Food Service/Delivery, Material/Education Supply pick up, Technology Device pick up
• Student Support
• Grading
• Safety and Security
• Teaching and Learning
• Math Curriculum for Elementary
• Senior Class Trip has been rescheduled to go to Madden’s Resort
• Graduation 2020 and Parade Route

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

• New MicroBird mini bus will be delivered on June 15th
• Roofs were inspected by Josh Herzog
• Enrollment dropped on student
• Facilities Committee will meet to discuss Building Needs Assessment, Possible Cell Tower Lease, and Solar Panel Request

 
Marissa Baune reported on Middle School Distance Learning.
 
Paula Wojcik reported on Middle School and High School Distance Learning, Video Club, Prom, and Musical.
 
Discussion Items
Facilities Review.
 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to renew Lakes Country Service Coop Membership Agreement for 2020-21.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to renew Membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2020-21.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 20.06 of Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to purchase MicroBird Type School/Activity Bus.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve Three Year Services Agreement with Lakes Country Service Coop for Health and Safety Services.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  L. Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:18 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk