Ashby School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on December 18, 2019 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the Truth and Taxation Meeting to order at 6:01 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present. Absent:  None.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Brooke Mayer, and Shelby McQuay.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Superintendent Niemann presented the Truth and Taxation information.
 
Rylander made a motion to adjourn the Truth and Taxation Meeting.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.   Adjourned at 6:08 PM.
 
Chair Wing called the World’s Best Workforce Meeting to order at 6:09 PM.
 
Principal Moore presented the World’s Best Workforce Information.
 
Anderson made a motion to adjourn the World’s Best Workforce Meeting.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.   Adjourned at 6:25 PM.
 
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:26 pm.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Shelby McQuay from Ehlers and Associates gave a presentation on Tools for Financing Capital Projects.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of November 20, 2019 minutes.
• Financial Reports for November 2019.
• Approval of bills:  November Handpayables: $12,311.37, November Wire Payments:  $103,651.71, Student Activity November payments $2,962.22, and December bills:  $65,190.22.
• Personnel changes:  Danielle Schroeder’s resignation from Asst Volleyball

• Acknowledge Donations:  Head Start $154 for gravel for shed, Ashby American Legion Auxiliary $150 Library Books, Ron and Carol Bomstad $100 to BackPack Program, Ashby Letterwinners $2,500 Pixellot System 

Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Ballots for the Region 1 Joint Powers Board were distributed and ballots cast by each Board Member.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Executive Committee Meeting, and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
 
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Community Connection:  Thanksgiving activity delivered to local businesses, Arrow Team development
• School and Home Connection
• Communication:  ClassDojo and Social Media
• Behavior Management
• Attendance
• Grading
• Student Support
• Safety and Security:  presentation by Tina Lindquist
• PLC’s and Personal Development
• Observations
• New Teacher Mentorship Program
• Teacher and Employee Relations
• Assessment and Data
• Curriculum:  researching new K-5th Grade Math Curriculum
• New furniture in the commons area scheduled to arrive January 7th
• Box Tops for Education program is now mobile
• Elden’s Foods receipt program
• Grant Application to the Ashby Equity for funding for sleds for recess

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

• Bus updates:  New procedure for communication between Office and Drivers, New guidelines for warming busses
• Enrollment update
• T21 Grant County Ordinance
• Engebretson and Sons has been chosen by the City of Ashby for garbage service starting January 1, 2020
• Legal notices regarding Ditch No. 52 in Otter Tail County

 
Brooke Mayer reported on Staff Development and High School Science.
 
Discussion Items
Process for Assessing Capital Projects needs.
 
School Lunch Account collections.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 20.04 Establishing Polling Places for Multiple Precincts for the Ashby School District No. 261.  Rylander seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to cast vote for Jon Moore as the Administrative Rep to MREA for our Zone.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to increase Sub Teacher Pay to $110 per day plus free lunch effective January 1, 2020.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to certify the 19 Pay 20 Levy amount as $1,062,433.29.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to change the January 2020 Board Meeting date to January 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to create an Angel Fund Committee consisting of the following:  Principal, Social Worker, Board Member, Reach Coordinator, Elementary Teacher.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 9:14 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk