December 20th, 2007

​December 20, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on December 20, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members LaRue, Nelson, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Bestul, Graham.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Renee Melby, and Heidi Kent.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mr. LaRue.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of amended November 15, 2007 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  November Hand-payables: $44,204.19, November Wire Transfers: $31,859.80, and December bills: $105,012.92.

Mrs. Wing  seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Mrs. Kent indicated that the sound system in the auditorium is still poor.
 
Board Reports
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Sharon Graham joined the meeting at 7:22 pm.
 
Principal’s Report

• In Mr. Otte’s absence Mr. Jensen asked the Board what kind of feed back they have had on the one evening K-12 Christmas Concert.  The Board reported only hearing positive comments.

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

• Official Minutes must be published in an area newspaper but can be condensed.
• The new van is in use.  He recommends getting snow tires, running boards, and mud flaps.

 
Discussion Items
Region I Board Election ballots were cast.
 
The Truth and Taxation meeting was attended by one property owner.
 
Action Items
Mr. Nelson made a motion to adopt the 2007-2008 Ashby ISD 261 Seniority List.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Co-sponsorship of Ashby/Evansville/County Bible for golf.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Final Levy 07 Payable 08 Certification at $688,311.47.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to change the next meeting date to January 24, 2008, 7:00 pm.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to accept the resignations of Floyd Cmela and Donna Norenberg.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Master Agreement with Ashby Education Association and schedules for 2007-2009.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Non-certified salary adjustments for 2007-2009.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to approve work agreements with Marlene I. Nelson and Alden Thompson.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk