Ashby School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 20, 2019 in the Media Center of the School.  Acting Chair Rylander called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, and Spangler present.  Absent: C. Johnson, Wing.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Andy Peterson, Brenda Johnson, and Noelle Kratzke.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the amended agenda.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of February 20, 2019 minutes
• Financial Report for February 2019
• Approval of bills:  February Handpayables: $10,419.20,  Feburary Wire Payments: $87,358.49, and March bills:  $76,877.73

• Personnel Changes:  Work Agreement with Penni Melby, Work Agreements for Spring Sports:  Autumn Aeling - Head Softball Coach, Laura Pettit - Assistant Softball Coach, Randy Koefod - Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach, Jared Larson - Head Baseball Coach, Dwight Walvatne - Assistant Baseball Coach, Casey Stokesberry - Baseball Pitch Count, Jen Froemming - Head Track Coach, Sam Lange - Assistant Track Coach, Robert Bosma Assistant - Track Coach, Shellee Hansen - Jr High Track Coach, Andy Peterson - Head Golf Coach, Troy Mickelson - Jr High Golf Coach
• Acknowledge Donations:  Ashby Education Foundation $13,808.91 - for classroom grants, Land O’ Lakes $500.00 - matching funds for winter clothing, Your Cause $216.00 - donation to Ashby Legacy Fund, Lake Region Electric $500.00 - Scholarship to Ashby Legacy Fund

Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region 1 Business Conference. 
 
Hoff reported on Ashby Legacy Fund.
 
B. Johnson reported on complements on the 5th Grade Fundraiser.  The Yellow Ribbon Coalition of Grant County has requested an Ashby School Board Rep to be on the Steering Committee.  He has volunteered to be on that committee.
 
Athletic Director Report
Mr. Peterson reported on the following:

• Winter Sports have wrapped up
• A recap was given on Wrestling
• A recap was given on Boys Basketball
• A recap was given on Girls Basketball
• Spring Sports have begun – Baseball, Softball, Golf, and Track
• Ashby Athletic Department has adopted a highway (Highway 78 from Ashby to the interstate)
• Volleyball and Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday at 5:00 PM

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

• Recent student successes:  Knowledge Bowl, Fluid Power Competition, High School Math Contest, FFA, Band Contest, and completion of Quarter 3
• Benchmark Advance Review
• Spring Book Fair to be held during Parent Teacher Conferences
• Title I booth to be held during Parent Teacher Conferences
• Grading
• ACT/MCA Tests
• Eye Tracking research
• Spring Spirit Clothing Order

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus updates
• Maintenance Projects 
• Enrollment update
• Information received from Otter Tail County regarding a five year property value assessment reduction given to NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership

 
Noelle Kratzke reported on the High School Math Department.
                                  
Brenda Johnson reported on 4th Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Weather related cancellations was discussed.
 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to make up 3 student days on May 28, 29, and 30.  Teacher Workshop will be held on May 31st and Teaching Staff will log time for 1 more day.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the Ashby Legacy Fund Fieldtrip on April 9th.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU. 
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.   Spangler seconded.  MCU.  Acting Chair Rylander called the meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk