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November 15th, 2007

11/15/2007

 
​November 15, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 15, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham, LaRue, Nelson, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Bestul.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, and Perry Butler.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Graham.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:
  • Approval of October 18, 2007 minutes.
  • YTD Financial Report.
  • Approval of bills:  October Hand-payables: $44,323.12, October Wire Transfers: $28,255.39, and November bills: $38,145.45.
Mrs. Graham  seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
The Board reviewed the MREA Board of Directors Ballot and directed the chairman to cast a vote.
 
MSBA Phase I and II Training is available.
 
Nominations for Region I Board are due by November 27th.
 
Perry Butler gave a presentation on Business and Computer courses for High School and Elementary, Computer Coordinator duties, and an update on technology.
 
Board Reports
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Mrs. Wing reported on the Ashby Education Foundation “Harvest of Memories” and the MREA Conference.
 
Mr. LaRue commented on the Statewide Referendum Statistics at the November elections.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Otte reported on the following:
  • Mr. Steenblock is working on a grant through the Ag Leadership Council.
  • Mr. Otte, Mr. Butler, and Kristin Spangler attended a presentation on a new student information system.
  • Prom will be April 26, 2008.
  • Parent Teachers Conferences were a success with excellent turnout.
  • Grant County Fall Fun 511 was held in Ashby with 89 people registered.
  • The musical Oklahoma will be held December 7th, 8th, and 9th with a dinner theatre on the 8th.
  • The teachers have participated in a webinar for EDUSS Learning Program which would be a supplement to the math program.
  • The teachers have requested additional training on the Trailblazer Math Curriculum.
  • Lisa Wigdahl, Ben Mettling, and Karen Lundstrom are attending a Curriculum Leaders Conference on Math.
  • Mr. Otte mentioned that he would like to see some time built into future school calendars for the teachers to work on new initiatives.
  • Girls Basketball season has begun with boys starting next week.
  • The K-12 Christmas Concert will be December 13th.
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:
  • The discussion at several workshops that he has attended is on re-evaluation of the school funding process.
  • The Radio Ad Campaign will begin in March.
  • Mr. Jensen reminded the board of the deadlines for Non-renewal Contract Notification for his position.
  • The boiler has been repaired and is in operation.  Leo is continuing to monitor the operation.
  • The Reinstatement of the FCC License is in process.
 
Discussion Items
Agenda item 7.1  07-09 Teacher Salary Negotiations Status was moved to 8.6 for closed session.
 
MSBA Leadership Conference will be January 16th, 17th, and 18th.
 
The wording of the upcoming breaks will be in the newsletter as Christmas Break and Easter Break.
 
The Administration will check to see if the publication of the minutes can be on the school website verses publication in the official newspaper.
 
Action Items
Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve the FY07 Audit.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Agenda item 8.2  Consider to Approve:  07-09 Master Agreement was moved to 8.7 following the closed session.
 
Agenda item 8.3 was stricken as it was a duplication from the October 18th meeting.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to approve the LCSC Health and Safety Contract for FY2009-2011.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Stevens Traverse Grant Pre-School Screening Contract.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to moved to closed session to discuss the 07-09 Teacher Salary Negotiations.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to return to regular session.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve the 07-09 tentative salary agreement with the Ashby Education Association.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 pm.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk

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