September 21st, 2016

​September 21, 2009
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on September 21, 2009 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman LaRue called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Tom Otte, Carol Koefod, Barb Kraemer, and Jill Evavold.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Wing moved to approve the amended agenda, Hoff seconded by.  MCU.
 
Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of August 17, 2009 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  August Hand-payables: $36,614.81, August Wire Transfers:  $28,855.38, and September bills: $36,078.84.

Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
None
 
Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Wing gave a report on Ashby Education Foundation and Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
LaRue gave a report on Referendum Committee Meetings.
 
Jill Evavold gave a report on the food service program.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Otte reported on the following:

• The start of school went well.
• Homecoming is October 2nd with Coronation being held on Monday, September 28th.  There will not be a bonfire.
• The Camp Ripley Staff Workshop was well received which included confidence course, test data analysis, smart goals writing, and tours.
• Mr. Andreasen is teaching Science 4 and 5, and Mrs. Johnson is teaching Social Studies 4 and 5.  There is a possibility of expanding with math and reading as well.  Departmentalizing in the middle school is being considered.
• As required by law there will be remediation for the Seniors who did not pass the MCA test.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 12th for High School and October 12th and 13th for Elementary.
• Group pictures were last week.
• H1N1 information is continually being received and there is a daily reporting requirement.

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

• Enrollment is up 14 students from opening day 2008.
• An update on the Federal Stimulus money.
• Bus Inspection was held September 16th requiring some minor fixes.
• H1N1 has been discussed among Regional Superintendents about common questions involving school closing etc.

 
Mrs. Koefod gave a report on 2nd Grade.
 
Mrs. Kraemer gave a report on Testing Coordinator, Media Center, Elementary Music, and Media Arts.
 
Discussion Items
Johnson made a motion to continue the current winter admission rate for Senior Citizens into 2009-10 fall and winter seasons.
 
Votes were cast for delegates for MSBA.
 
Operating Levy Community Meetings were set for October 1st, and October 29th, 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.
 
Action Items
Nelson made a motion to approve the 2008-09 Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement Report and distribution be website publication at www.ashby.k12.mn.us.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Johnson made a motion to approve Annual Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Discrimination Laws.  Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to grant Allan Jensen and Renee Melby authority to electronically transfer funds as allows by MS471.38 and between money market and checking accounts.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve the transfer of $51 per pupil unit Capital Reserved Funds to General Fund Unreserved for FY09 and FY10.  Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to levy the maximum for the Levy Limitation and Certification 2009 payable 2010.  Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve the list of 2009-10 fund raising activities.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Wing introduced Resolution 10.03 to appoint election judges for November 3, 2009 School District Special Election.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Nelson-yes, Spangler-yes, Wing-yes, Rylander-yes, LaRue-yes.  Voting against:  none.  MCU.
 
Wing made a motion to set the Truth and Taxation Meeting for December 21, 2009, 6:00 pm.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve contracts for Angela Baker, Katie Jo Johnson, and Karen Lundstrom.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to accept Grant from NAELC in the amount of $2,500.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to adjourn at 9:27 pm.   Wing seconded.  MCU.
                                                                                   
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk