October 17th, 2011

​October 17, 2011
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 17, 2011 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Nelson, Rylander, VanSanten, and Wing present.  Absent:  Johnson and Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Peter Remboldt, Renee Melby, Angie Baker, Dustin Steenblock, and Randy Highland.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Nelson moved to approve the agenda, Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 19, 2011 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  September Handpayables: $17,695.82, September Wire Transfers:  $42,553.46 and October bills: $43,396.35.

Van Santen seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Correspondence from Carol Juul was distributed extending an invitation for any board member interested attending the MSBA delegate assembly.
 
Board Reports
Van Santen commented on the great Homecoming week and all the good reports she has heard from the Community.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Ashby Education Foundation.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Remboldt reported on the following:

• September students of the month are Senior High – Jayden Witt, and Junior High – Miles Wing.
• Parent Teacher Conferences are being held today, October 17th.
• Homecoming hall decorations were won by the 9th grade and dress up day participation was also won by the 9th grade.  Mrs. Johnson was thanked for the planning of the parade and pep fest.  The Dance was successful.
• MCA Test results have been mailed to the parents/guardians.
• The musical “How to be Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will be held November 18th and 19th.
• End of the quarter is November 4th.

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

• MREA Conference will be held November 2nd – 4th.  Mr. Jensen plans to attend and invited board members to attend as well.
• Bus purchase and lease information will be presented at the November meeting.
• MSBA Leadership Conference will be held January 12th and 13th.

 
Mrs. Baker gave a report Title I.
 
Discussion Items
Randy Highland from Carlson Highland & Co. LLP presented the 2010-2011 Audit Report.
 
Nelson made a motion to pursue a lease for Lot 12 for the high tunnel contingent on water hookup and power hookup at a reasonable cost.  Hoff seconded.   MCU.
 
There will be a joint meeting of the Ashby, Brandon, and Evansville Boards on November 30th, 7:00 pm, at the Ashby School.  Discussion followed.
 
Mr. Butler reported on needed technology upgrades.  Van Santen made a motion to purchase a SAN data server and a VM server.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to adopt a Long Term Sub Pay Policy that places the sub at BA Step 1 after 15 consecutive days.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Van Santen made a motion to accept the resignation of Lisa Behrens from the Jr. High Volleyball Coaching position.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to accept the resignation of Lori Risbrudt from the Music Teaching Position under the terms of the resignation letter.  Hoff seconded.   MCU.
 
Van Santen made a motion to accept the work agreements with Chad Koep for Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Jeremy Quernemoen for Junior High Boys Basketball Coach.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson introduced Resolution No. 12.02 Authorizing Marcy Andreasen to apply for a MSHSL Grant to offset participation fees for Free and Reduced students.  Van Santen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Nelson-yes; Van Santen-yes;  Rylander-yes;  Hoff-yes;  Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm.
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk