November 2018

November 20, 2018
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 20, 2018 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Brooke Mayer, and Kris Roley.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Moore presented the World’s Best Work Force Meeting.
 
The regular meeting began at 6:19 pm.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of November 14, 2018 minutes.
• Financial Reports for October 2018.
• Approval of bills:  October Handpayables: $5,327.34, October Wire Payments:  $95,584.85, and November bills:  $57,642.91.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Ashby Equity $500 for PreSchool supplies, Land O’Lakes $500 for PreSchool supplies, Ashby American Legion Auxiliary $100 for Library Books.

Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Minnesota School Board Association Winter Leadership Conference update.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Executive Board Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• District Leadership Academy and Principal Leadership Support.
• Winter Sports
• Ashby Lions Club donated a book to each Kindergarten student.
• Otter Tail Power sponsored a lyceum for 3rd – 6th Grade from the Science Museum of Minneosta.
• Veterans were honored at a breakfast on November 12th at the School with Students honoring them with Art Work, Poems and Letters, Songs, and visits.
• Parent Teacher Conferences were held on November 1st.
• Thanksgiving meal was served in the lunch room on November 15th.
• The District is looking at organizing Field Trips and Class Trips.

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

• A new sub bus driver has been added.
• Update on the Lighting Project.
• Update on the Gym Floor Project for Summer 2019.
• No changes in Enrollment.
• Information on the School Trust Endowment Fund and the Strategic Plan of the State.
• Gym Floor Center Court Logo Consensus.

 
Kris Roley reported on Special Education.
 
Brooke Mayer reported on High School Science.
 
Discussion Items
Discussion on the Operating Referendum Renewal in 2019.
 
Action Items
B. Johnson made a motion to approve a 3 year Auditing Contract with Clifton Larsen Allen LLC.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Ballots were cast for Director for Lakes Country Service Coop Board.
 
Anderson made a motion to change the date for the regular January 2019 to January 23, 2019, 6:00 PM.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:20 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk
 
November 14, 2018
 
The School Board of District 261 met in special session on November 14, 2018 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, and Business Manager Renee Melby.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Hoff moved to approve the agenda.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 24, 2018 minutes.
• Personnel Changes: Increase Norma Larson – dishwasher time to 3.25 hours, hire of Lisa Behrens – Paraprofessional.

 
Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Spangler made a motion to approve the results of the School Board Election as follows:
            Suzanne Wing             579
            Dallas Rylander          635
            Leslie Anderson          536
            Write-in votes               34
C. Johnson s seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to adjourn.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:12 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk