Ashby School Board Minutes

October 25, 2017
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 25, 2017 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  B. Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, Rachel Ehlert, Kandace Norby, and Paula Wojcik.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 20, 2017 minutes.
• Financial Report for September 2017.
• Approval of bills:  September Handpayables: $20,055.37, September Wire Payments:  $61,182.59, and October bills:  $71,553.92.
• Acknowledgement of Donations:  Community Foundation of the Ozarks – Rural Schools Collaborative Fund $1,000, Ness Backhoe $500

 Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Hoff reported that she and Suzanne Wing have met with Superintendent Niemann on Superintendent goals.
 
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Education Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• Enrollment update indicates enrollment is down 2 students since the start of school.
• Letter has been received from MN Department of Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius that Ashby met their goal with the NCLB Achievement Gap.
• A Representative is need for Ag/FFA/Work Based Learning Advisory Council.  B. Johnson was nominated.
• Bus Safety Training for grades K-10 took place last week.
• Emerging Leaders Conference held September 26-27.
• School Law Seminar attended October 17.
• 504 Workshop will be attended November 1st.
• Drumline Production will perform on November 2nd for Grades 6-12 on bullying and positive interactions.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be November 2nd 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
• Proposed Dress Code Language changes for the 7-12 Student Handbook and Elementary Student Handbook were presented.

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

• Bus #3 is in need of new tires and wheel alignment.
• Update was given on the Playground landscaping project.
• Information was given on replacing the covered trailer and the need for a Storage Container.

 
Mrs. Ehlert reported on 5th Grade.
 
Ms. Norby reported on 3rd Grade.
 
Discussion Items
MSBA Leadership Conference in January was discussed.
 
Second Reading for “300 series and 413” Board Policy Revisions.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the FY17 Financial Audit.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve “300 series and 413” Board Policy Revisions.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the Early Childhood Screening with Horizon Public Health.  There was a discussion.  C. Johnson made a motion to table.  D. Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Collaborative Agreement with West Central Mn Community Action Head Start.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the 2017-19 Master Agreement with Ashby Education Association.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the fundraiser requests.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to accept the proposed dress code language in the Student Handbooks.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to purchase an enclosed trailer.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to purchase a 40 foot Storage Container.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson  made a motion to adjourn.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk