Ashby School Board Minutes

​The School Board of District 261 met in special session on November 12, 2019 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: Hoff.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann and Renee Melby.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of minutes October 23, 2019
• Personnel Changes:  Approve Barb Kraemer as long term sub for Brenda Johnson

Spangler seconded.  MCU
 
Discussion Items
E Learning/Flex Learning Days.
 
Action Items
Spangler made a motion to canvas the Election Results from the November 5, 2019 Special Election for renewal of the existing Operating Referedum as follows:  Votes Yes – 238, Votes No – 133.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Property Insurance bid from GIG, and the Workers Compensation Insurance bid from RAM.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU
 
Spangler made a motion to adjourn.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 6:36 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 20, 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, C. Johnson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent: Spangler .  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Carol Koefod, Autumn Flickinger, and Brian Johnson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the amended agenda.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Brian Johnson
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of  minutes November 12, 2019 Special Board Meeting
• Financial Reports for October 2019
• Approval of bills: October Handpayables: $7,945.83, October Wire Payments: $101,053.25, Student Activity October payments $9,331.12, and November bills:  $106,591.09
• Personnel Changes:  Hire Karie Gilbertson – PreSchool Paraprofessional
• Acknowledge Donations:  Your Cause $48 for Ashby Legacy Fund

Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region 1 Board Meeting, and Ashby School added as a TimeClock Plus user.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Board Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Community Connection:  Veterans Day Program on November 11th, building an Arrow Team
• School and Home Connection and Communications
• Processes:  Behavior Management, Attendance, Grading, Student Support, and Safety and Security
• Teaching and Learning:  Upcoming Full Staff Day December 2, MREA Conference attended November 18th and 19th, Observations, New Teacher Mentorship Program, Teacher and Employee Relations, Assessment and Data, K-5th Grade Math Curriculum search, TimeClock Plus training, E-Learning, and Washington DC Trip June 2020

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

• Railings for loading dock will be installed soon
• Enrollment update
• TimeClock Plus system has been implemented for hourly support staff
• Ehlers will present at the meeting next month on tools to use for project planning
• Property tax statement explanation

 
Carol Koefod reported on 2nd Grade.
 
Autumn Flickinger reported on 1st Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Support for T-21 Letter.
 
Renewal of all or a portion of the expiring building bond levy.
 
Flex Learning.
 
Anderson made a motion to add 9.4 Consider to approve Flex Learning to the agenda.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Master Agreement Discussion.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to table approving Cyber Coverage.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Item was tabled.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve supporting the Grant County T-21 Law.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2019-2021 Teacher Master Agreement.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve Flex Learning to start January 1, 2020 if prepared.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.   B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk