October 21, 2020

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 21, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Anderson via Zoom, Hoff, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander, and Wing.  Absent:  Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Renee Melby, Jon Hansen, Emily Nelson via Zoom, Peter Nelson via Zoom, Dustin Steenblock via Zoom, Mary Reedy via Zoom, Paul Youngquist, Shelby McQuay, and Haley Foucault.
 
Minnesota School Board Association's School Board Chair Script for Use During Meeting Held by Telephone Conference or Other Electronic Means was shared by Chair Wing.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 16, 2020 minutes
• Approval of September 2020 Financial Reports
• Approval of September 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of bills:  September Handpayables: $3,344.57, September Wire Payments: $101,618.55, October Bills $119,095.50
• September Student Activity Balances
• Approval Personnel Changes- Maternity Leave for Marissa Baune, Resignation of Paraprofessional Lisa Mattocks, Hire Kelly Rauch – Paraprofessional, Hire Beth Odens – Paraprofessional, Hire Volleyball Coaches: Hayley Stevens - Varsity, Laura Pettit - JV, Courtney Atkinson & Kelly Rauch – JrH
• Acknowledge Donations:  Your Cause - Chris Larson for ALF $79.20, Summer Rec Donations - Viking Bank $100, Park Region Telephone $200, Spirits Isle $100, Rylander Insurance $100, Johnson-Nelson Masonry $400, City of Ashby $500, Ashby Legacy Fund - $17,219.75 Spring Grants, $2,020.13 Lounge Furniture, Ashby Post Prom - donation to Class of 2021 $3,500

Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Building Needs Assessment Presented by Paul Youngquist, Architect.
 
Property Tax Impact Presentation by Shelby McQuay, Ehlers & Associates.
 
FY 2020 Financial Audit Presentation by Mary Reedy, Clifton, Larson, Allen LLP.
 
LCSC Nomination Petition.
 
MSBA Insurance Trust Election of Trustees.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
C. Johnson, Facilities Planning Committee Member, reported.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences November 12, 2020
• Student / Family Support
• COVID 19 reporting, potential cases, tracking, and consistency
• Communications including Instant Alerts, Seesaw, and Google Meet
• Technology for K-12
• 2021-22 Schedule
• Safety and Security
• New Teacher / Staff Orientation / Mentorship Program
• Teacher and Employee Relations
• Assessment and Data
• Curriculum
• Administrative Professional Development

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus Updates
• Maintenance Projects
• Enrollment Update
• COVID Status Update
• Minnesota State High School League Dues and Fees and upcoming engagement sessions that will be hosted by the Minnesota State High School League
• Update of Polling Place process

 
Peter Nelson reported on Physical Education and bus driving.
 
Emily Nelson reported on Kindergarten.
 
Discussion Items
MSBA Leadership Conference survey has been taken.
 
Action Items
Anderson made a motion to approve Policy 522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy Grievance Procedure and Process.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 Teacher Seniority List.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to nominate Suzanne Wing for election to the  Lakes Country Service Cooperative Executive Board of Directors.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
 
                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk