August 16th, 2007

​August 16, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 16, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham, LaRue, Nelson, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Bestul.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, and Marceia Andreasen.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Risbrudt moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Graham .  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue  moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of July 19, 2007 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  July Hand-payables: $24,790.37, July Wire Transfers: $24,595.98, and August bills: $79,404.86.

Mrs. Wing  seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Thank you cards were read from the following students for support of the Challenge Academy: Sawyer Risbrudt and Waylon Fossan.
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing reported on the Ashby Education Foundation. 
 
Mr. Nelson reported on Region 1.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Otte reported on the following:

• Enrollment for 2007-2008 currently shows a loss of 4 students and a gain of 11 students.
• The four year course plan and graduation requirements were presented.
• The changes to the 2007-2008 Student Handbook were presented.  Mr. Nelson made a motion to accept the Student Handbook as presented.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
• The dress code currently in place will be enforced.
• There is a conflict with the December music concerts yet to be worked out.
• The September newsletter has been mailed.

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

• The MN Department of Transportation conducted a compliance review of our Drug and Alcohol testing program.  There were no violations.
• Update of the boiler situation.
• Bus routes have been re-configured.
• Everything appears to be in place for the beginning of school.
• There is still a need for another piano.  Mrs. Trosvig is working on it.
• The Ashby Education Association is looking for a date to begin negotiations.

 
Marceia Andreasen gave a presentation on Social Studies, Academic and Career Counseling, and her new position as Athletic Director.
 
Discussion Items
There was a discussion on over due meal accounts.  Mr. Jensen will make phone calls.
 
Staffing for 2007-2008 was reviewed.
 
The status of the construction of softball dug outs was discussed.  The maintenance needed on the press box was discussed.
 
Action Items
Mrs. Graham made a motion to accept the revisions of Policy No. 514 – Bullying Prohibition to include cyber bullying.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to set adult meal charges at $1.35 for breakfast and $2.80 for lunch.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to approve the 2007-2008 Teacher Handbook.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to hire Kristin Spangler as School Secretary.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the Bread Bid through Lakes Country Service Coop with Sara Lee.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the resignation of Les Zuehlsdorff.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to accept the gift of $300.00 from the Ashby Sports Boosters for football equipment.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to accept the resignation of Nancy Neiman.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to approve the contract with Desiree Rupp for 1st Grade Teacher.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to adjourn at 9:47 pm.   Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk