June 25th, 2007

​June 25, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 25, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham. LaRue, Nelson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Bestul and Risbrudt.  Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, Lisa Wigdahl, Karen Lundstrom, Dave Bickett, and Dave Wolf.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mrs. Graham moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. LaRue.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of May 17, 2007 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  May Hand-payables: $42,403.94, May Wire Transfers: $30,953.96, and June bills: $51,224.27.

Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
A thank you was read from Julia Zieman, High Potential Teacher, for the support of the Challenge Academy that was attended by 12 students from Ashby.  Thank you cards were read from the following students for support of the Challenge Academy:  Meredith Turner, Neil Turner, Julia Turner, and Jay Turner.
 
Dave Bickett from Park Region Telephone Company and Dave Wolf from Gardonville Telephone Company presented information on the FCC Broadcast License that the Ashby School may apply to reinstate.
 
Karen Lundstrom gave a presentation on the E2T2 Grant that Ashby, Underwood, Battle Lake, Chokio Alberta, and Herman Norcross Schools are participating in.
 
Board Reports
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Otte reported on the following:

• He has been reviewing policies and will be adding some disclaimers in the Student Handbook.
• The Fall Newsletter will include some reminders on some policies that are in place.
• A quote was received for printing the school song to be displayed in the gymnasium.  There was discussion on printing the school song on the roster instead.
• A request from a transfer student to be advanced a grade is being reviewed.
• Country Bible Academy has requested to be in the cooperative agreement for Golf.

 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to dissolve the pairing agreement with Evansville for Golf and re-establish an agreement to include Country Bible Academy.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:

• We will be advertising for bus drivers as Norbert Evavold has given notification of retirement and Candy Catoe will no longer be available as a substitute driver.
• Kevin Becker is continuing to work with the engineers on the boiler problems.
• The close of the school year went well thanks to Mr. Jansen and the staff.

• Summer maintenance is progressing well.
• A legislative issue beyond funding is the removal of elemental mercury in schools.  No new equipment with mercury will be allowed after December 2007 and none in the building after December 2009.
• Leo Ohren has completed his boiler training and attained licensure sufficient to operate the boilers in the building.
• The Ag Teacher position has posted.
• Phase I and Phase II training is available from Minnesota School Board Assoc. in August.

 
Mrs. Wigdahl gave a report on the High School Math program and curriculum.  She will also have a student teacher in her classroom this fall.
 
Discussion Items
MREA membership renewal was discussed and will be renewed.
 
Summer custodial staffing seems to be sufficient.  Office staffing will be reviewed to determine the position that will need to be advertised.  The Athletic Director and Boys Basketball positions were discussed.  The Administration will have a recommendation at the July meeting.  The First Grade position has been assigned to Nancy Neiman.
 
The Sportsmanship Policy adopted December 14, 2005 was reviewed and the enforcement of it was discussed.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to appoint Suzanne Wing to the Special Ed Coop Board.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Non-Certified salary adjustment procedure and timeline was discussed.  Non-certified staff pay adjustments will be made following teacher negotiations.
 
Action Items
Mr. Nelson made a motion to call for bids on Dairy Products, Vehicle Fuel, and Vehicle Maintenance.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the 2007-2008 Budget as follows.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
                                      Revenue                       Expenditure
Fund 01             2,023,271                       2,241,976
Fund 02                109,515                          118,005
Fund 04                  43,806                            47,014
Fund 06                    5,000                            50,000
Fund 07                606,846                          578,015
Fund 09                  82,000                            82,715
                    Total:          2,870,438                       3,117,725
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to accept the resignation of Tom Gronwold as Student Council Advisor.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 pm.  Mrs. Graham  seconded.  MCU.
 
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk