October 2018

October 24, 2018
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 24, 2018 in the ITV Classroom of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  B. Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Carol Koefod, Naomi Anderson, and Troy Mickeson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the amended agenda.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 9, 2018 minutes.
• Financial Report for September 2018.
• Approval of bills:  September Handpayables: $3,780.72, September Wire Payments:  $81,019.49, and October bills:  $80,695.15.
• Personnel Changes: hire of Theron Jeppesen – Paraprofessional, hire of Jennifer Bovee – Paraprofessional, hire of Lisa Behrens – Paraprofessional.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Urbank Lions $250, Ashby Community Club $100

 
Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Board Meeting
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Current Data Review
• Professional Learning Community
• District Leadership Academy
• Counselor Time Assessment
• Proactive Care Goals
• Academic Goals
• Class Field Trips – University of Minnesota College Fair, Terry Redlin Museum 8th Grade Art Trip, Phelps Mill 6th Grade Trip, Middle School Envirothon
• Staff Shout Outs each Friday
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be held November 1st

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

• Bus Driver training held.
• Transportation maintenance cost comparison.
• Lighting Project update.
• Gym Floor design in development.
• The Grant Application for Building Security was not selected for funding.
• Enrollment update.
• LP contract for Winter 2019.
• Thank you to the Fall Coaches for the season.

 
Troy Mickelson reported on Special Education.
 
Naomi Anderson reported on Junior High and High School English and English Language Learners.
 
Discussion Items
MSBA Winter Conference.
 
Action Items
Hoff made a motion to approve the FY18 Financial Audit as presented at the September 19, 2018 Meeting by Mary Reedy from Clifton Larsen Allen. C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the 2018-19 Seniority List.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the Early Childhood Screening Agreement with Horizon Public Health.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to adjourn.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:23 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk

October 9, 2018
 
The School Board of District 261 met in special session on October 9, 2018 in the ITV Classroom of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Business Manager Renee Melby, and Jon Hansen.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 19, 2018 minutes.

Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Training was conducted for transition to e-documents.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the Donkey Basketball Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Basketball Clubs.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 8:50 pm.
 
                                                                                                       
​                                                                                                         Leslie Anderson, Clerk