Ashby School Board Minutes

February 17, 2016

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 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, Jessie Simon, and Dustin Steenblock.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of January 20, 2016 minutes and February 2, 2016 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  January Handpayables: $30,061.36  Wire Transfers:  $28,188.23, and  bills:  $41,288.20.

Spangler seconded.  MCU.

Communications/Delegations
Mr. Jensen thanked the Board Members for their service and honored each Board Member with a Recognition Certificate.

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

Mrs. Simon reported on 3rd Grade.

Mr. Steenblock reported on Ag Ed and FFA.

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

• Parent Teacher Conferences will be held February 18th from 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
• Students grades 3-8 attended a BAKKEN Company presentation funded by Park Region Otter Tail Telcom on electrical current.
• Social Studies textbooks for grades 10 and 11 need to be updated.
• Textbooks for 10th Grade Health Curriculum need to be purchased.
• February is I Love to Read Month.  Elementary students and teachers are setting goals and enthusiasm for reading has been observed.
• A date to work with Math Specialist Christy Hemp from Southwest Service Coop is being looked at.
• Mr. Tappe is working with the Ashby Community Club to develop a list of volunteers to help build Community to School Relationships.
• Congratulations to the West Central Area Ashby Brandon Evansville Wrestling Team for qualifying for the state wrestling tournament.
• The Higher Education Learning Commissions Continuous Improvement Solution that is being presented to the Legislature was shared.
• Donations for the upcoming 5th Grade trip were recognized.
• Upcoming dates:  Spring testing window opens April 11th, Musical will be held March 18th, and Kindergarten Roundup will be held April 12th.

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

• The roof on the north end of the building is showing some rapid deterioration.  Repair options will be sought.
• An update on bus repairs was given.
• Mr. Jensen will attend the State Superintendent’s Conference March 9-11 and a day at the Capitol on March 16th.

Discussion Items
The Superintendent vacancy selection process was discussed.  Committee appointed was Rylander, B. Johnson, and Wing.

Action Items
Anderson made a motion to accept the AEF Grants in the amount of $6,527.56.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.

Spangler made a motion to approve work agreement with Whitney Moore, Head Volleyball Coach for Fall 2016.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.

C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 16.04 for reduction of one Elementary Teacher position.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes; Spangler – yes; Anderson – yes; Rylander – yes; C. Johnson – yes; Wing – yes.  MCU.

C. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2016-17 School Calendar.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.

C. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2015-16 Seniority List for Certified Staff.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.

Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk