August 15th, 2011

​August 15, 2011
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 15, 2011 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, Van Santen, and Wing present.  Absent:  Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Peter Remboldt, Renee Melby, and Marcy Andreasen.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Nelson moved to approve the amdended agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of July 18, 2011 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  July Handpayables: $15,817.26, July Wire Transfers:  $28,071.80, and August bills: $62,505.86.

Van Santen seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Van Santen reported on Sports Boosters.
 
Hoff reported on the web site improvement project.
 
Nelson reported on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Remboldt reported on the following:

• Teacher Workshop will be August 29th and 30th.  There will be a noon meal served on the 29th.   The Board is invited to attend.
• Open House will be August 29th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  7th Grade orientation will be at 6:15 pm and 9th Grade meeting will be at 7:30 pm.
• The tentative date for Homecoming is October 14th.
• New Staff members Jessica Henning and Andy Campbell have been busy in the classroom and on the football field.
• Character Ed (Respect, Kindness, Responsibility, and Honesty) will focus on one pillar each Quarter in Grades K-12.

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

• Staffing positions yet to be filled are a Special Ed Teacher and a Junior High Football Coach.  Interviews for the teaching position will be Thursday August 18th and for the coach position will be Monday August 22nd.
• The maintenance crew has made nice progress on the facility and are in the process of doing touch up painting in the classrooms and halls.
• The wireless technology in the building will be adequate to handle the iPad traffic.
• Vehicle maintenance has been completed in preparation for the bus inspection scheduled for September 1st.
• The 2011 Legislature has concluded.  Points of highlights include 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency, Educator Licensing, Principal and Teacher Evaluations, Home School Reporting, Length of School Year, Early Graduation Scholarships, Small Schools Revenue FY13, Funding Formula changes, and Literacy Incentive Aid for FY13.
• The School Nurse Contract with Prairie Ridge Health has not been finalized.  The contract is expected to look similar to the previous nurse contract.

 
Mrs. Andreasen gave a report on Career/College Counseling, High School Social Studies, and Athletic Director.
 
Action Items
Van Santen made a motion to adopt the 2011-12 Student Handbook.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Van Santen made a motion to adopt the 2011-12 Teacher Handbook.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Van Santen made a motion to approve teaching contract for Andy Campbell.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Van Santen made a motion to approve work agreements for Classified Staff and Appendices II & III Staffing (Fall).  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to accept the resignations of Ryan Bartosiewski and Jeanne Miller.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to approve the extension of leave of absence for Pam Liester.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to appoint Mr. Remboldt as an Administrative designee to sign Student Activity checks.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm.
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk