June 16th, 2014

June 16, 2014


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 16, 2014 in the Ashby School Media Center.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Jeremy Knick, and Kyle Rylander.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


LaRue moved to approve the amended agenda.   Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of May 19, 2014 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  May Handpayables: $50,531.63, May Wire Transfers:  $53,921.20, and June bills: $54,387.76.

Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
Kyle Rylander representing the Ashby A’s updated the board on the bid and grant process for the baseball field in-field grass project which has been delayed to 2015.


Board Reports
Nelson’s handwritten report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop was distributed.


Wing gave a report on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.


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

• The end of the school year went great thanks to the great staff and students.
• The Elementary Math Curriculum Training was held on June 3rd.
• The open teaching positions have been posted and interviews will begin on June 16th.
• The Banner for the U.S. News and World Report “Best High Schools of 2014” Bronze rating has been hung in the gym.
• A letter from the City of Ashby was read thanking the School for the Ashby Day of Caring.  Students and Staff were commended on providing this service learning event in the community and displaying pride in the School building.
• Interview will be held soon for the MN Math Corps position.
• Mr. Tappe attended the District Football Meeting on June 10th to discuss the new district football reorganization which will be in effect for two years starting in 2015-16.

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

• Bus repairs and maintenance were discussed and the new bus is scheduled to arrive in September.
• The carpet in the office needs to be replaced.
• There are four kids working under the CEP Program along with an adult supervisor helping with summer maintenance of the building.
• Mr. Jensen commended Mr. Tappe and the Staff for the Rachel’s Challenge Activity held on the last day of school.
• The distribution of the health insurance refund has been determined by the Ashby Education Association.
• There is a need for a Board Work Session prior to the July Board Meeting for discussion on the referendum and local option revenue.  The date has been set for July 14, 2014, 6:00 pm.

Mr. Knick reported on the summer Speed and Strength Program.


Discussion Items
MREA membership was discussed.  Rylander made a motion to approve membership in MREA for 2014-15.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Action Items
LaRue made a motion to call for bids on dairy products and vehicle and fuel maintenance.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.

Spangler made a motion to revise Wellness Policy No. 533.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
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Johnson made a motion to approve the FY15 Budget as follows:
                                              Revenue     Expenditure
                             Fund 01  2,689,592        2,608,930
                             Fund 02     152,125           160,102
                             Fund 04       74,839           100,702
                             Fund 07     525,698           534,500
                                Total:   3,442,254        3,404,234
LaRue seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to approve the Superintendent Contract with Allan Jensen for 2014-15.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to commit $41,832 for Administrative unused sick leave for FY14.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve Classified Staff Wage Adjustments for FY15.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to accept the resignation of Tammy Schmuck for her teaching position and thanking her for 35 years of service in the District. Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to accept the donations from the Elbow Lake Relief Association of $2,500 for technology and $2,500 for Math Curriculum.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.  The Board thanked Mr. Tappe for writing the grants.


LaRue made a motion to approve the FY14 Audit Proposal from Swenson, Saurer, Gerber, Anderson, & Co., LTD.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk