August 18th, 2014

August 18, 2014


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 18, 2014 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, LaRue, Nelson, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Johnson and Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, John Kent, and Jeremy Knick.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


Nelson moved to approve the amended agenda, Spangler seconded.  MCU.


LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of July 21, 2014 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  July Handpayables: $26,786.67, July Wire Transfers:  $46,314.04, and August bills: $47,165.09.

Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.


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


Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:

• Mr. Kent attended a District 9 Football Meeting.
• Football and Volleyball practices have begun.
• Mr. Kent will attend a conference for Beginning Athletic Directors September 7th-8th. 
• Summer Speed and Strength Program had 30 participants.
• The All Sports Meeting was held July 31st for parents and athletes.
• The Ashby Athletic Golf Scramble will be held September 20th during Homecoming Week.
• An Advertising Fundraiser is being considered.
• The SHARP Program continues and will have on-going activites.

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

• The Student Handbook has several changes which include the MN Bullying Law revision of policy, rotating enrichment time for High School, and truancy and attendance practices.
• There is a need for an additional Special Education Paraprofessional.  The position has been posted.
• The Staff Handbook changes were reviewed which include name changes and the evaluation model that will be used.
• Mr. Tappe has been working with Jeff Risbrudt and Andrew Peterson on the process that will enable them to teach college level classes.
• Staff in-service days will be August 25-27th.  Open House will be August 27th, 6:00-8:00 pm.
• Chad Koep has been assigned 1 hour of Technology Training/Technology Intergration for 2014-15.
• Bullying Law Changes will be presented to all staff during in-service.

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

• The preliminary student count for the start of school is 245 as of 8/18/14.
• The PreSchool schedule will be:  3 year olds Monday Thursday, 4 year olds Tuesday Friday, and Head Start Monday Wednesday Thursday.
• Staffing will require an additional Paraprofessional.
• Facilities are looking good.  Extra cleaning and painting have been done over the summer.
• Scheduling of bus routes is taking place.  All routes have been expanded and there may be a need for a van to be used as well.
• A bus driver position is still open.
• Mini bus #7 and bus #6 both have major engine issues.   

Mr. Knick reported on The Peer Review in PLCs Workshop that was attended by himself and four other teachers .


Discussion Items
Insurance Request for Proposals was discussed and the consensus was to wait another year.


Action Items
LaRue made a motion to adopt the Student Parent Handbook for 2014-15.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to adopt the Teacher Handbook for 2014-15.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the School Nursing Contract with Prairie Ridge Health Services.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Hoff made a motion to approve the Athletic Trainer Contract with Lake Region Health.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve work agreements with:  Heidi Hoff, Jill Evavold, Joyce Rylander, Sandra Barry, Brenda Risbrudt, Bill Liester, Susan Casberg, Danielle Schroeder, Kevin Fick, Becky Amundson, Suzanna Ecker, Sheryl Bjorklund, Rosie Nissen, Barb Kraemer, Angie Baker, Nancy LaRue, Jeff Risbrudt, Andrew Peterson, Andrea Knick, Lauren Risbrudt, Jenny Tollefson, Laurie Melberg, Edith Gullickson, Sam Olson, and Kali Peterson.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to approve the revised Policy 514: Ashby ISD 261 Bullying Prohibition.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to approve the Football cards fundraiser.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Hoff made a motion to approve the Student Council fundraiser list.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:09 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk