December 16, 2020

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on December 16, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the Truth and Taxation meeting to order at 6:01 PM.  Member present:  Anderson via Zoom, Hoff via Zoom, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander via zoon, Spangler via Zoom, and Wing.  Absent:  none.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Renee Melby, Jon Hansen via Zoom, Laura Pettit via Zoom, Brooke Mayer via Zoom, Heidi Kent via Zoom, Miles Hoff via Zoom and Jaden Norby via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Superintendent Niemann presented the Truth and Taxation information.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the Truth and Taxation Meeting.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing yes.  MCU.   Adjourned at 6:10 PM.
 
Chair Wing called the World’s Best Workforce Meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
 
Principal Moore presented the World’s Best Workforce Information.
 
Rylander made a motion to adjourn the World’s Best Workforce Meeting.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing yes.  MCU.   Adjourned at 6:22 PM.
 
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:22 pm.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors.
 
Jaden Norby presented information of the requested Boys Basketball softener salt fundraiser.
 
Mrs. Kent, Jaden Norby, and Miles Wing presented information on the Class of 2021 Senior Class Trip request.  Anderson made a motion to approve the Senior Class Trip for May 14-16, 2021.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing yes.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of November 18, 2020 minutes
• Approval of November 2020 Financial Reports
• Approval of November 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of bills:  November Handpayables: $6,633.33, November Wire Payments: $122,361.48, December Bills $40,936.68
• November Student Activity Balances
• Hiring Paraprofessional Karen Starnes
• Approve Boys Basketball Fundraiser - “Softener Salt Sales”
• Formally Congratulate Jaden Norby on his Division 1 FB Scholarship

Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Vote was cast for Regional MREA At-Large & School Board Representative.
 
Votes were cast for Region 1 Joint Powers Board Candidates.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Communications with parents regarding schedule changes
• School and home connections
• Student/Family support
• Attendance
• COVID 19 School statistics
• Student Experiences during hybrid and distance learning
• Staff Health and Wellness
• Science Standards and Curriculum
• Administrative Professional Development
• Community Connections

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

• MSBA and MREA Legislative Platforms
• MASA 2021 Legislative Platform
• Special Session Results
• The new 2021 Mini Bus has arrived
• Enrollment update
• COVID status update
• MSBA Leadership Conference at home version will be January 14, 21, and 28

 
Brooke Mayer reported on High School Science.
 
Laura Pettit reported on 5th Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Facilities Committee Building Assessment Update.
  
Action Items
Rylander introduced Resolution No. 21.02 Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts and Designating Hours during which the Polling Places will remain open for Voting for School District Elections not held on the day of a Statewide Election.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to certify the 2020 Pay 2021 Levy at $1,071,556.52.  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 adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
                                                                                          
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk