Ashby School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 15, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Anderson via Zoom, Hoff via Zoom, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander via Zoom, Spanlger via Zoom, Wing.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore via Zoom, Renee Melby via Zoom, Heather Dewey via Zoom, Micaela Proels via Zoom, Dustin Steenblock via Zoom, Jon Hansen via Zoom, and Eric Schoenbauer via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the agenda.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Eric Schoenbauer
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of March 18, 2020 minutes
• Approval of February 2020 and March 2020 Financial Reports
• Approval of March 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of February 2020 and March 2020 Student Activity Reports
• Approval of bills:  March Handpayables: $3,087.98, March Wire Payments: $98,910.58, March Bills $75,247.97, April Bills $43,644.48
• Approval Personnel Changes:  Autumn Flickinger-Head Softball Coach,Laura Pettit-JV Softball Coach, Jared Larson-Head Baseball Coach, Dwight Walvatne-JV Baseball Coach, Andy Peterson-Head Golf Coach, Troy Mickelson-JrH Golf Coach, Zach Traphagen-Head Track Coach, Peter Nelson-Assistant Track Coach, Robert Bosma-Assistant Track Coach, Shelee Hansen-JrH Track Coach
• Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence – Jennifer Tischer effective March 19, 2020

• Acknowledge Donations:  none

B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region I Board Meeting.
 
Rylander reported on Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Grant County.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• 2020 Grant County Fun Fest has been cancelled
• Importance of communication during Distance Learning
• School and Home Connection and Communications
• Distant Learning including Technology needs and Instructional Delivery
• Child Care and Food Service during COVID-19 situation
• Student Support
• Class offerings
• Safety and Security
• Teaching and Learning
• Waiting to make decisions on Graduation and Senior Class Trip

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

• Legislative Update
• Maintenance projects
• Tracking of COVID-19 expenses
• Expectations of employees during Distance Learning
• School Playground is now closed in coordination with Ashby City Parks

 
Heather Dewey reported on PreSchool.
 
Micaela Proels reported on First Grade.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm.                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk