Ashby Public School Board Minutes

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September 21, 2006
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on September 21, 2006 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Bestul, Graham, LaRue, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Roger Jansen, Renee Melby, Bonnie Pfeffer, Sue Krohn, Val Martin, Morgan Turner, and Claudia Chamberlain.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mrs. Graham moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mrs. Wing.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of August 24, 2006 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  August Hand-payables: $28,783.06, August Wire Transfers: $26,416.36, and September bills: $62,113.59.

Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Val Martin presented information on a billboard along I-94, mile marker 80 being pursued by the City of Ashby.  Mr. LaRue made a motion to coop with the City of Ashby on the billboard for one year.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
Morgan Turner read a statement regarding her request to be advanced to 9th Grade.  The Administration will proceed with an evaluation process.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to accept a gift of $250.00 from Bob Franck for the Letterwinners Club with thanks.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing reported on the Ashby Education Foundation.  A meeting will be set up for next week with West Central Initiative.
 
Mr. Nelson joined the meeting at 8:00 pm.
 
Mr. LaRue, Mrs. Graham, and Mrs. Wing reported on the development of a new brochure for the school.  Mr. Rylander made a motion to allot $1,500.00 in the budget for 1,000 brochures.  Mr. Bestul seconded. MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Jansen reported on the following:

• Fall 2006 enrollment is up 4 in the elementary, down 6 in the High School from Spring, for a total of 275 students K-12.
• Mr. Zuehlsdorff has requested to take the FFA Officers to the National Convention in Indiana October 24-29.  Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve with the District paying the advisor expenses.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
• The Music Program is going well.  The music class and lesson schedule was distributed to the Board.
• Five lock down drills per year are mandated.  A letter will be sent to the parents with information.  The first lock down drill is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 9:30 am.

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

• Mr. Jensen thanked Mr. Jansen and the office staff for their efforts in making preparations for the school year.  Staff attended a joint workshop day with a motivational speaker in Battle Lake.
• The new bus has arrived.  Reports are that it looks good but rides rough.
• Bus Inspection was held Wednesday.  The mini bus will need to have an 8 way flasher system and black rub rails added.
• Mr. Jensen reported on the progress of the help wanted advertising for custodian, social worker, and elementary music positions.
• A policy for operating procedures for Food Service needs to be established at the next board meeting.
• The breakfast program is well received and is growing.

 
Discussion Items
Mr. Nelson made a motion to set the weekend building check rate at $40.00 per weekend.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Butler is working on the school’s website.
 
There was a brief discussion on the MSBA leadership conference, insurance trustee election, and resolution on delegate assembly.
 
Action Items
Mrs. Wing made a motion to approve the Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement Report for 2005-2006 and to publish it on the school website at http://www.ashby.k12.mn.us.  Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU.
 
The Staff Development Report was tabled as the reporting procedure has not been established.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve the Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Discrimination Laws.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to approve the Wellness Policy No. 533.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion granting Allan Jensen and Renee Melby authority to electronically transfer funds as allowed by MS471.38 between the Money Market and checking accounts.  Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to levy the maximum for the Levy Limitation and Certification 2006 payable 2007.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to close the meeting at 9:12 pm for employee performance and terms and conditions of employment.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
 
The meeting opened at 9:42 pm.  Mrs. Graham made a motion to increase the Business Manager salary.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
 Mr. Bestul made a motion to adjourn at 9:46 pm.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk