Ashby School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in special session on October 7, 2019 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent: none.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann and Renee Melby.  Dustin Steenblock joined the meeting at 8:13 pm.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the agenda.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none
 
Discussion Items
Discussion of Polling Place for Special Election
 
Action Items
Rylander introduced the Resolution to Amend the Notice of Special Election to establish a new combined polling place.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk



​The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 23, 2019 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent: C. Johnson, Spangler .  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Anna Johnson, Kandace Norby, Andy Peterson, Melissa Peterson, Brian Johnson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Hoff moved to approve the agenda.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Brian Johnson
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 18, 2019 and October 7, 2019 minutes
• Financial Reports for September 2019
• Approval of bills: September Handpayables: $4,341.94, September Wire Payments: $91,612.58, Student Activity September payments $1,007.75, and October bills:  $66,155.52
• Personnel Changes:  Approve Coaching Positions:  John Holsten - Head Boys Basketball, Jeremy Quernemoen - JV Boys Basketball, Harlan Nelson - JrH Boys Basketball, Al Neimann - Head Girls Basketball, Laura Pettit - JV Girls Basketball, Brenda Johnson - JrH Girls Basketball.  Hire:  Robin McIntire - Parapforessional, DeNette Larson – Paraprofessional, Emily Rosin - Paraprofessional.  Revise work agreements:  Lisa Mattocks, Theron Jeppeson

Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegatations
MSBA Annual Conference
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Veterans Day Program to be held
• School and Home Connections and Communications
• The Arrow Way that will be rolled out to students.
• Attendance, Grading, Student Support, Safety and Security
• October 7th Workshop Day
• A team of 6 Staff will be accompanying Mr. Moore to the Minnesota Rural Education Association Conference.  Mr. Moore is running for a board position as a North Central Zone Administrator.
• Teacher Observations, Teacher and Employee Relations
• Assessment and Data
• Curriculum for 6th Grade Social Studies
• Design for updates to the Commons Area

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

• Loading dock project
• Current K-12 enrollment is 301
• Election update
• Update on lunch account balances

 
Anna Johnson reported on Social Counseling.
 
Kandace Norby reported on 3rd Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Andy Peterson presented information about a 2021 Student Trip to Europe.
 
Action Items
B. Johnson made a motion to approve the FY2019 Financial Audit.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Early Childhood Screening with Horizon Public Health was tabled.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the 2019-20 Teacher Seniority List.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to cast the ballot for trustees for MSBAIT voting for the 2 candidates for the 2 positions.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion approve the Special Board Meeting to Canvass Election Results as Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Media Center of the Ashby School.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to support the 2021 Student Trip to Europe.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk