Ashby Public School Board Minutes

​October 19, 2006
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 19, 2006 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, Renee Melby, Kristen Hanson and Betsy Knoche from Ehlers and Associates.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mrs. Graham moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. LaRue .  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 21, 2006 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  September Hand-payables: $708,612.66, September Wire Transfers: $30,607.15, and October bills: $52,819.23.

Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Kristen Hanson from Ehlers and Associates spoke to the Board on bond refunding explaining the concepts, when it makes sense to issue new refunding bonds, and what makes the refunding work.
 
Board Reports
Mr. Risbrudt discussed the possibility of having a local policy over and above the MSHSL rules with additional penalties that would affect recognition for honors and awards.
 
Mrs. Wing reported on the Special Ed Coop meeting and the Ashby Education Foundation meeting with West Central Initiative.  The next meeting for Ashby Education Foundation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Media Center.
 
Mrs. Graham reported that the bill board development should be completed by next month.
 
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:

• Mr. Jensen commended Mr. Jansen, coaches, and athletes on performance and sportsmanship for the fall sports season.  He thanked the parents and boosters for their involvement in the Elementary Football Program.
• The MSBA Winter Conference will be held January 10th, 11th, and 12th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
• Mr. Jensen reported that the boilers and other equipment are ready for the winter season.
• There is a need for additional staff in the 3rd Grade.  Mrs. Wing made a motion to hire a ½ time teacher, ½ time management aid.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
• We are continuing to look at our crisis preparedness plans.  Five lock down drills are required.  The first one was held September 27th.
• Participation in the breakfast program continues to grow.
• The evaluation process was completed on the request of a student to skip a grade.  The request was denied based on the outcome of the evaluation.

 
 
Discussion Items
The Board discussed developing a meal charge policy.  It was tabled until next meeting.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion that requests for grade or class acceleration go to the Principal and the district policy be followed for evaluation.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU
 
The Board discussed the bond refunding opportunities.  No action taken.
 
There were no nominations from the board for the Lakes Country Service Coop Board of Directors.
 
Action Items
Mrs. Graham made a motion to hire Floyd Cmela as part time custodian.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to hire Kerry Hample as part time Elementary Music Teacher.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to hire Lori Sturgeon as part time School Social Worker.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue  made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 pm.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk