December 20th, 2017

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on December 20, 2017 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 6:01 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, Heidi Kent, Tyler Butler, and Paula Wojcik.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Superintendent Niemann presented the Truth and Taxation information.
 
Principal Meissner presented the World’s Best Workforce presentation.
 
Chair Wing called the regular meeting to order at 6:29 pm.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of November 15, 2017 minutes.
• Financial Report for November 2017.
• Approval of bills:  November Handpayables: $24,932.77, November Wire Payments:  $75,133.40, and December bills:  $73,356.91.
• Personnel Change:  hire Norma Larson – Dishwasher.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Ashby American Legion Auxiliary $100 for Library Books, NFPA Education & Technology Foundation $325 - Fluid Power Donation, Ashby FFA $3,515 - enclosed trailer
• Fundraiser Request:  National Honor Society Middle School Dance

Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
MSBA Conference Registration count.
 
Ballots were cast for Region 1 Board.
 
Ballot was cast for MREA Board Director.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Education Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported the following:

• Current K-12 enrollment is 255, PreSchool 46.
• A positive note received from a Football Official was read.
• 8th Grade Field Trip to Terry Redlin Museum
• Successful K-12 Christmas Program.
• Supplemental material for English Language Learners has been ordered.
• Upcoming MN Association Seconday School Principals Conference January 17-19.
• Handbook Language Changes.
  
  

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

• Update on busses,
• Update on maintenance projects:  Emergency boiler switch has been added to the outside of the boiler room, boilers, rooftop air handling unit for Art Room, Softball Field, and PreSchool Playground.
• Update on enrollment.

 
Mr. Butler gave a report on Sixth Grade.
 
Mrs. Kent gave a report on:  Envirothon, Jr. High Knowledge Bowl, Sr. High Knowledge Bowl, and Fluid Power Competition.
 
Discussion Items
Second Reading of the 400 series of Ashby Public School District Policy Revisions.
 
First Reading of Policies 501-515 of Ashby Public School District Policy Revisions.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to Approve Final Property Tax Levy for 17 payable 18 at $1,043,221.53.  Hoff seconded. MCU.
 
Bids were opened for the used enclosed trailer:  Justin Smith $1,050, Robert Anderson $706, Steve Zimmerman $855, Dustin Steenblock $625, Lisa Behrens $400, Leo Ohren $1,120, Barb Kraemer $620, West Central Area School $701.01.  B. Johnson made a motion to accept the bid from Leo Ohren.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the 400 Series of Ashby Public School District Policy Revisions.  Spangler seconded. MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the resolution No. 18.01to fully fund Special Education Services (Federal).  C. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the resolution No. 18.02 to fully fund Special Education Services (Minnesota).  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to approve the Policy Handbook Changes.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to adjourn.   Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at  7:52 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk