August 19th, 2013

August 19, 2013


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 19, 2013 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, LaRue, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent: Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Marcy Andreasen, and Tom Gronwold.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


LaRue moved to approve the amended agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of July 15, 2013 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  July Handpayables: $23,419.29, July Wire Transfers:  $39,200.49, and August bills: $76,800.81.

LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.


Wing gave a report on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Ashby Education Foundation.


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

• Staff Handbook changes were reviewed which include name changes and duty day options.
• Student Handbook changes were reviewed which include bring your own device (BYOD) policy, district owned netbook policy, and other minor changes.
• Technology training groups have been developed.  The groups are currently working on the following two areas:  Schoology training which will be utilized as a communication tool, lesson plans, and blogging;  and Web Pages which will be used as a marketing tool for the school.
• MinnCAN tour will be stopping at the Ashby School on September 24th.
• Staff in-service will be held August 26-28th.  Open House will be August 28th 6:00-8:00 pm.
• Tentative fall student counts indicate an increase in enrollment.
• Ashby Second Chance Thrift Store will be donating the funds from September 2013 to the Ashby School.
• Due to increasing needs the district may be looking at the need to hire at least one additional Paraprofessional.
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy has been added the Student Handbook.
• The policy for students using District Technology has been developed that includes insurance options for parents.

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

• Student count for Fall 2013 is indicating a gain from the end of year 2012-13 count.
• Staffing for 2012-13 is pretty much complete with the exception of a possible need for additional Paraprofessional time which will be delayed until there is a firm assessment of those needs.
• Summer building maintenance and cleaning is near completion.  Technology equipment installation has had some delays but the necessary pieces will be in place at the start of the school year.  The compressor for the IT Equipment Room needs to be replaced.  The roof repair work is completed.  The parking lot repairs have been completed.  The shower stalls have been installed in the Boys Locker Room.
• Textbooks and instructional materials have arrived.
• The transportation fleet maintenance is underway in preparation for the annual inspection.  A new bus driver has been hired and another driver will complete licensing soon.
• Learning Readiness and Head Start schedules were presented.  These students will be transported on the am and pm bus routes only with the Wednesday mid day transportation being eliminated.

Athletic Director’s Report
Mrs. Andreasen reported on the following:

• 2012-13 Ashby Sports statistics and accomplishments were shared.
• Sports Quarterly plans to feature Ashby in their publication.
• Ashley Kulhane is the new Athletic Trainer through Lake Region Health.
• Minnesota State High School League’s initiative for this school year is “Why We Play”.

Mrs. Andreasen gave a report on Career Counseling, and together with Mr. Gronowold reported on Social Studies.


Discussion Items
LaRue made a motion to allow one period of the Athletic Director’s class schedule to be used for Athletic Director duties.  Discussion followed.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Action Items
LaRue made a motion to adopt the Student Parent Handbook for 2013-14.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to adopt the Teacher Handbook for 2013-14.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the School Nursing Contract with Prairie Ridge Health Services.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the Athletic Trainer Contract with Lake Region Health.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve work agreements with:  Kristin Spanger, Renee Melby, Leo Ohren, Heidi Hoff, Kollyn Malecha, Jill Evavold, Perry Evavold, Joyce Rylander, Sandra Barry, Brenda Risbrudt, Bill Liester, Susie Casberg, Danielle Schroeder, Kevin Fick, Becky Amundson, Suzanna Ecker, Sheryl Bjorklund, Rosie Nissen, Barb Kraemer, Angie Baker, Nancy LaRue, Kayla Hennessey, Jennifer Tollefson, and Sam Olson.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to accept the resignation from Larry Jacobson as bus driver.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the following fundraisers:  Music Club – concessions, pizza sales, wreath sales;  Boys Basketball Club – wrist bands, dock removal, night with the Arrows.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to accept a donation from Hilltop Church for $200.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk