July 21st, 2014

July 21, 2014


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on July 21, 2014 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Nelson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, and Cindy Welch.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


LaRue moved to approve the amended agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of June 16, 2014 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  June Handpayables: $24,782.13, June Wire Transfers:  $63,825.77, and July bills: $114,718.00.

Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Board Reports
Hoff reported he has had a request to have the baseball/football field fertilized with the suggestion of each of the following groups splitting the expense:  Ashby A’s, Ashby Youth Football, Ashby Public School.  Hoff also reported on comments of the excessive clover on the school grounds.


Nelson gave a report on Region 1, Lakes Country Service Coop, and the MN Service Coop Annual Conference.


Wing gave a report on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.


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

• Bus repairs
• Summer building maintenance is going well.
• Bus Driver compensation from area school districts were reviewed.

LaRue made a motion to set bus driver route pay at $35 - $40.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:

• The posted 5th grade position and High School Social Studies position have both been filled.
• The Master Schedule has had a few minor adjustments to accommodate new hires.
• Mr. Tappe anticipates there will be a Paraprofessional position open for fall.
• The Math Corps position has been filled.
• There is a possible buyer for the old math curriculum text books.

Spangler joined the meeting at 6:42 pm.


Mrs. Welch gave a report on Kindergarten.


Discussion Items
MSBA Summer Seminar will be held August 3rd and 4th.


Action Items
Nelson made a motion to approve the FY14, FY15, and FY16 Health and Safety Budgets as presented and the Health and Safety Policy as updated July 1, 2014.   Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve memberships in MSBA, MASSP, MASA, and MASBO for 2014-15.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to set fees for 2014-15 as follows:


Admission Prices:  Adults $6.00, Students $3.00, Seniors $3.00. 
    
     Season passes:      Fall:  Family $40, Adult $30, Student $20, Seniors $10. 
                                 Winter:  Family $50, Adult $40, Student $20, Seniors $10. 
    
     Activity fees:         Grades 9-12 $50.00/activity, Grades 7-8 $25.00/activity. 
                                 Family maximum $200.00/year.


Meals:                               
        Lunch:                                                     Breakfast:
         Elementary Students               $2.05          Students          $1.05
          High School Student               $2.20          Adults             $1.90
         Reduced K-12                       $0.00         
         Ala Carte                               $1.00
         Extra Milk                              $0.30
         Adults                                    $3.45


Drivers Ed:  Classroom $75.00, Behind the Wheel $200.00


LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Bids received for milk:                         
Food Services of America:   Esc.       Firm
     1/2 pint 1% milk              .2200                    
     1/2 pint skim milk            .2100
     1/2 pint chocolate skim    .2400
     6 oz. Orange Juice           .2400
     6 oz. Apple Juice             .2200
 
Cass Clay:                           Esc.       Firm
     1/2 pint 1% milk              .2239                    
     1/2 pint skim milk            .2136
     1/2 pint chocolate skim    .2238
     6 oz. Orange Juice           .2173
     6 oz. Apple Juice             .2173
    
Johnson made a motion to accept the milk bid from Cass Clay.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.




Bids received for vehicle fuel:
      Ashby Equity:
           Unleaded gasoline                          $0.08 discount
           Diesel                                            $0.085 discount
           Oil                                               $15.00 gallon / $4.50 quart
           Synthetic Oil                                $18.00 gallon / $5.50 quart


Johnson made a motion to accept the fuel bid from Ashby Equity.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Bids received for vehicle maintenance:
      Ashby Equity:
           Large busses maintenance            $50.00/hr.              Small vehicles maintenance           $45.00/hr.
           Large busses heavy duty oil          $15.00/gal.             Small vehicles heavy duty oil          $4.50/qt.
           Large busses synthetic oil             $18.00/gal.            
      Evansville Automotive:
           Large busses maintenance            $25.00/hr.              Small vehicles maintenance           $25.00/hr.
           Large busses heavy duty oil            $4.50/qt.              Small vehicles heavy duty oil          $3.99/qt.


Johnson made a motion to accept the vehicle maintenance bid from Evansville Automotive.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Hoff made a motion to accept the Bimbo bread bid through Lakes Country Service Coop.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve work agreements for the following:  Renee Melby, Leo Ohren, Kristin Spangler, Kollyn Malecha, Heidi Hoff, Joyce Rylander.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation from Marcia Andreasen and to not grant the extended leave request.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Hoff made a motion to accept the resignation from Perry Evavold with appreciation.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation from Joe Barfknecht.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve teaching contracts with Kristine Walter and Andrew Peterson.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the ECFE and Junior Class Fundraisers.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Nelson brought forward Resolution No. 15.01 relating to the election of School Board Members and calling the School District General Election and moved its adoption.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hoff-yes, Spangler-yes, Nelson-yes, LaRue-yes, Johnson-yes, Rylander-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.


Johnson introduced Resolution No. 15.02 relating to renewing the expiring referendum revenue authorization of the School District and calling an election thereon and moved its adoption.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hoff-yes, Spangler-yes, Nelson-yes, LaRue-yes, Johnson-yes, Rylander-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.




Nelson made a motion to approve the work agreement for John Kent as Athletic Director.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.


                                                                                    ______________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk