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June 17, 2020

6/17/2020

 
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, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander, Spanlger via Zoom, and Wing.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Renee Melby via Zoom, Naomi Anderson via Zoom, Dustin Steenbock via Zoom, and Jon Hansen via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the agenda.  Rylander 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
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:
  • Approval of May 20, 2020 minutes
  • Approval of May 2020 Financial Reports
  • Approval of May 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
  • Approval of May 2020 Student Activity Reports
  • Approval of bills:  May Handpayables: $3,663.48, May Wire Payments: $100,269.27, June Bills $46,849.40
  • Approval Personnel Changes:  Tenure Status for Autumn Flickinger, Emily Nelson, and Anthony Munstermann, Work Agreements for Summer Staff: Renee Melby, Suzanna Ecker, Dave Gorghuber, Leo Ohren, Jon Hansen, and Jenny Tollefson, and Work Agreement for Holly Thompson as a Lead Preschool Teacher/Paraprofessional
  • Acknowledge Donations:  Your Cause - Chris Larson for ALF $26.40
Spangler 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 Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and LCSC Joint Powers Cooperative Purchasing.
 
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Rylander reported on Grant County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:
  • The end of the School Year and Gradation
  • School and Home Connection
  • Distance Learning
  • Student Support
  • Scheduling
  • Safety and Security
  • Teaching and Learning – met with the PLC and PD Committee
  • Observations for next year
  • Assessment and Data
  • New Elementary Math Curriculum
  • Upcoming Senior Class Trip
  • A decision regarding next school year will be made available by the Minnesota Department of Education on July 27th
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
  • Legislative Update
  • The new 14 passenger MicroBird bus has been delivered
  • Maintenance projects including routine summer cleaning, transition of computer lab to a classroom, roof inspection completed, and that the playground has been reopened
  • Enrollment update
  • Minnesota Department of Education will be giving  guidance on reopening school in the fall with the final decision to be announced on July 27th
  • Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund has been established for investments for the Ashby Public School
  • Mr. Moore will be involved in a Fall Planning Task Force through Lakes Country Service Coop
 
Naomi Anderson reported on the year of High School English including College English and Ashby Honor Society.
 
Dustin Steenblock reported on Distance Learning, the School Garden, and the opportunity for him to participate in the MN Education Policy Fellowship Program.
 
Discussion Items
Needs Assessment for School Facilities by the Facilities Committee.   Motion by Anderson to move to Action Item 9.6.  Seconded by Hoff.   Roll call:  BJ-yes, KS-yes, HH-yes, LA-yes, DR-yes, CJ-yes, Wing-yes  MCU
 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to approve the Support Staff Salary Schedule 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.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the FY21 Budget as follows:
                                 Revenue       Expenditure
           Fund 01       3,677,748          3,521,593
           Fund 02          197,653             221,180
           Fund 04            86,724             113,172
           Fund 07          629,628             534,725
           Fund 08              5,000                 5,000
               Total:       4,596,753          4,395,670
B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call:  BJ-yes, KS-yes, HH-yes, LA-yes, DR-yes, CJ-yes, Wing-yes  MCU
 
Rylander made a motion to call for Bids on Dairy Products, Vehicle Fuel & Maintenance.  Hoff 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 Community Ed Director Work Agreement for Marie Hoffman. Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to increase Principal Moore’s contract days to 215 and adjust the salary accordingly and approve the new contract.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.    
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Youngquist Proposal with the needs assessment work to begin in August 2020.  Spangler 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.  Rylander 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 7:30 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk

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      • Kdg - Emily Nelson
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      • 1st - Autumn Flickinger
      • 1st - Micaela Proels
      • 2nd - Carol Koefod
      • 2nd - Cole Ellison
      • 3rd - Kandace Norby
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        • Math - Ms. Baune
      • Art - Camille Schultz
      • Music - Anthony Munsterman
      • SPED - Kris Roley
      • Title I - Jenny Tollefson
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        • Social Studies (7-11) - Mr. Gronwold
        • Social Studies - Mr. Peterson
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        • Science - Ms. Mayer
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