Ashby School Board Minutes

March 17, 2016

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 17, 2016 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, John Kent, Brenda Johnson, Heather Dewey, Noelle Kratzke, and Kevin Fick.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

C. Johnson moved to approve the agenda, B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.

Anderson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of February 23, 2016 minutes and March 8, 2016 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  February Handpayables: $22,212.79, February Wire Transfers:  $58,583.70, and  March bills:  $31,224.86.

Spangler seconded.  MCU.

Communications/Delegations
Kevin Fick spoke to the Board on the development of a Varsity Wrestling Strength and Fitness Program.  C. Johnson made a motion to approve the proposal.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.

Board Reports
Wing reported on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.\

Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:

• The All Sports Banquet was held on March 15th.
• The Weight Room is in need of updated equipment.  A quote has been received.
• The scoreboard in the lower gym needs to be replaced and he is seeking donations.
• The spring sports season is underway.
• Coaches have been hired for the following positions:  Jr. High Baseball, Varsity Volleyball
  
  

Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:

• Hero’s for hats day was on March 16th.
• Math curriculum and Data Specialist Christy Hemp met with the Ashby Math team on March 9th.
• Sample textbooks for High School History are being reviewed.
• A temporary Paraprofessional has been secured for the open position.
• Grant County Fun Fest and Expo will be April 16th in Elbow Lake.
• Grant County Early Childhood Initiative is holding a PreK-grade 3 alignment meeting in Ashby on May 19th.
• Namoi Anderson and Paula Wojcik are the co-chairs for the Ashby Area Scholarship Program.  Phone-a-thon dates are April 13 and April 17.
• Lakes Country Honors Banquet will be held May 4th in Fergus Falls.
• A baseball field update meeting was held on March 16th for those parties that will be using the baseball field.
• A letter has been received from Head Start regarding a change in programming for 2016-17 with an increase of service days.
• Congratulations to the West Central Ashby Brandon-Evansville Wrestling Team for the honor of Academic State Champions.
• Upcoming dates:  Spring MCA Testing window opens April 11th;  Musical will be held March 18th;  End of the third quarter is March 18th;  B’s or Better Breakfast will be held April 18th

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

• Roofing needs were presented.
• A personnel issue is being dealt with.
• Day at the Capital with Legislatures.

Mrs. Johnson gave a report on 4th Grade.

Mrs. Kratzke gave a report on High School Math.

Discussion Items
The Superintendent Vacancy was discussed.

MSBA Phase III workshop information was discussed.

Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to approve work agreements as follows:
      Kandace Norby - Head Softball Coach         Jeremy Knick – Head Boys Basketball Coach
      Chad Koep – Assistant Softball Coach          Jeremy Quernemoen – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
      Andy Peterson – Head Golf Coach                Tony Ohren – Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach
      Jen Froemming – Head Track Coach             Troy Mickeslon – Head Girls Basketball Coach
      Sam Lange – Assistant Track Coach              Brenda Johnson – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
      Robert Bosma – Assistant Track Coach         Peter Nelson – Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach
      Shellee Hansen – Jr. High Track Coach        
      Jared Larson – Head Baseball Coach
      Dwight Walvatne – Assistant Baseball Coach
Anderson seconded.  MCU.

Spangler made a motion to accept the resignation from Breanna Hokanson as Paraprofessional effective March 3, 3016.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.

Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk