August 20th, 2012

August 20, 2012


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 20, 2012 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, Nelson, Spangler, Van Santen, and Wing present.  Absent:  Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, and Marcy Andreasen.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


Van Santen moved to approve the agenda.   Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of July 16, 2012 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  July Handpayables: $18,869.12, July Wire Transfers:  $27,699.52 and August bills: $113,564.13.

Spangler seconded.  MCU.


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


Wing gave a report on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.


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

• Mr. Tappe and Doug Godwin attended a meeting on the Backpack Program which Ashby is a part of.
• The following Student Handbook items were discussed:  adding Community Service for disciplinary issues, cell phone policy, TAP Program, and food items remaining in the cafeteria.
• The following Graduation Requirements were discussed:  classes taken more than one time for credit, and 10th Grade Phy Ed requirements.

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

• Student enrollment totals for Fall 2012 will be very close to the enrollment totals at the end of the 2011-12 school year.
• There may be a need for additional Paraprofessional help for some high needs students.
• Bus inspection will be September 17th.  There was discussion on replacing a mini van in FY13 and possibly a new mini van lease in FY14.
• Head Start and Learning Readiness Schedules have been established and the programs will begin on September 10th.  The After School Program will be expanded to include Pre School children.

 
Mrs. Adreasen gave a report on High School Social Studies and Athletic Director Activities.


Hoff left the meeting at 8:15 pm.
 
Discussion Items
There was a discussion on off season activity group travel.


Discussion on insurance bids was tabled.


Johnson made a motion to purchase 18 additional net books.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Van Santen made a motion to adopt the 2012-13 Student Handbook.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to adopt the 2012-13 Teacher Handbook.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to appoint Mr. Tappe as an Administrative Designee for the purpose of signing Student Activity Checks.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.


Van Santen made a motion to approve MESPA Membership for Mr. Tappe for 2012-13.   Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve the Athletic Trainer contract with Lake Region Healthcare for 2012-13.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the School Nurse Contract with Prairie Ridge Healthcare for 2012-13.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:53 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk