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September 15, 2021 School Board Meeting

9/15/2021

 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on September 15, 2021 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Spangler, and Wing.  Absent:  Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Andy Peterson, Renee Melby, Carol Koefod, Emily Nelson, Tracy Westrom, Laraya Hammer, and Shelby McQuay.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the agenda.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:
  • Approval of August 18, 2021 minutes
  • Approval of August 2021 Financial Reports
  • Approval of August 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
  • Approval of August 2021 Student Activity Reports
  • Approval of bills:  August Handpayables: $5,853.78, August Wire Payments: $96,584.90, September Bills $65,410.59
  • Approve the hiring: Michelle Stelzer, April Franken, Deveny Rocholl - Paraprofessionals, Kylee Jirasek - Kitchen
  • Approve work agreements for paraprofessionals - Jen Bovee, Jenny Tollefson, Kelly Rauch, Julie Van Satten, Nicole Bolinksi, Melissa Peterson, Michelle Stelzer, DeNette Larson, Emily Rosin, Laurie Melberg, Alyssa Malecha, Theron Jeppeson, Deveny Rocholl, Denise Hansen, Joyce Rylander, Karen Starnes, Robin McIntire, Rosie Nissen, Holly Thompson, April Franken
  • Approve work agreements for Bus Drivers:  Brenda Risbrudt, Sam Olson, Joyce Rylander, Andy Peterson, Larry Jacobson
  • Approve work agreements for Fall Coaches:  Hayley Rylander-Head Volleyball, Nicole Fedie-Assistant Volleyball, Courtney Atkinson-Jr. High Volleyball
  • Approve work agreements for Kitchen Staff:  Jill Evavold, Wendy Walvatne, Kylee Jirasek
  • Approve work agreement for Custodial Staff:  Nancy Moss
  • Approve work agreement for Office Staff:  Amanda Hedstrom
  • Acknowledge Donations: Summer Rec donations - Ashby Legacy Fund $500, SAV $100, American Legion Auxiliary $500, Ashby Lions $500, Pomme de Terre Township $200, Lakeside Lumber $50, Rylander Insurance $100, Park Region Telephone $200, Viking Bank $100, Johnson-Nelson Masonry $400, City of Ashby $500, Spirits Isle $100, Otter Tail Power $100, Ashby Legion Post #357 $1,000, TFC Poultry $100
B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Shelby McQuay from Ehlers and Associates presented the Pre-Sale Report for the Bond Sale.  Post Issuance Policy Resolution will be adopted at the October Meeting.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
Athletic Director’s Report
Andy Peterson reported on the following:
  • Regional AD Meeting held on September 13th
  • Fall 2021 Sports Season
  • Winter Season Preview
  • Spring Season Preview
 
Principal’s Report
Lisa Otte reported on the following:
  • COVID 19 Update
  • Safety Drills
  • Bus Safety Training
  • Student Handbook revision
  • Parent updates
  • Open House
  • Student Experiences
  • Character Education and Monthly School Assemblies
  • Common Language in the Elementary
  • 5th and 6th Grade Field Trip to Lake Region Pioneer Threshing
  • Assessments
  • Staff Workshop
  • ADSIS (Alternative Delivery Specialized Instructional Services)
  • Administrative Professional Development
  • Ongoing areas of focus

Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:
  • COVID 19 Update
  • Enrollment
  • Student/Family support
  • Safe Routes to School
  • Attendance
  • Distance Learning 2021 and Beyond
  • Activities and Clubs
  • Alexandria Technical College courses
  • Concurrent enrollment through Osakis Public School
  • PLC’s and Professional Development
  • New Teacher Mentorship Program
  • Technology
  • Assessment and Data
  • Administrative Professional Development
  • Homecoming
  • Senior Seminar Class
  • Timeline of Issuance of School Building Bonds
  • Meeting with Paul Youngquist, Architect 
  • Food Service Operations
 
Carol Koefod reported on Second Grade.
 
Emily Nelson reported on First Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Request from the Brandon-Evansville School District to Coop for Golf in the Spring of 2022.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to certify the 2021 pay 2022 Levy at the maximum.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 22.04 Providing for the Sale of General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2021A; and Covenanting and Obligating the District to be Bound by and to use the Provisions of Minnesota Statues, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on these Bonds.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call cote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  Absent:  Rylander.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the fundraisers for the Band Club.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to move the October Board Meeting to October 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Ashby School Media Center.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk

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        • MN PearsonAccess Next
        • Testing Schedules
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    • The Medallion Program: A Student Foreign Exchange Program
    • School Closing Guidelines
    • For Sale
  • Classrooms
    • Distance Learning
    • After School Program
    • Early Childhood >
      • Head Start
      • Preschool & ECFE
    • Elementary Teachers >
      • Kdg - Cindy Welch
      • Kdg - Ms. Atkinson
      • 1st - Emily Nelson
      • 1st - Micaela Proels
      • 2nd - Carol Koefod
      • 2nd - Cole Ellison
      • 3rd - Kandace Norby
      • 3rd - Tracy Westrom
      • 4th - Cody Nordick
      • Art - Camille Schultz
      • Music - Anthony Munsterman
      • SPED - Kris Roley
      • Title I - Jenny Tollefson
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      • Math - Ms. Baune >
        • Math - Ms. Baune
      • Science - Mr. Miller
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        • Social Studies (7-11) - Mr. Gronwold
        • Social Studies - Mr. Peterson
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        • Math - Ms. Baune
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        • Art - Ms. Schultz
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