March 16, 2022
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 16, 2022 in the Media Center of the School. Members present: B. Johnson, Hoff, Anderson, Rylander, C. Johnson, and Wing. Absent: Spangler. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Renee Melby, Kandace Norby, Nicole Fedie, Marisa Baune, Tracy Westrom, Brent Clemensen, Teshia Clemenson, Lynda Skoglund, Evan Paulson, and Sam Heeter. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Rylander seconded. MCU. Recognition of Visitors: Teshia and Brent Clemensen, and Lynda Skoglund addressed the Board on a student issue. Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Communication/Delegations Evan Paulson and Sam Heeter presented information on the requested Class of 2022 Senior Class Trip. Anderson moved to approve the Senior Class Trip to the Wisconsin Dells. Hoff seconded. MCU. Board Reports Wing reports from Lakes Country Service Coop and Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop were available for review. Assistant Principal’s Report Ms, Otte reported on the following:
Superintendent/Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Kandace Norby reported on Third Grade and Arrow Adventures. Marisa Baune reported on Middle School Math. Discussion Items Building Project Update including Asbestos Removal, Lead Water Testing, and Bid Dates and Timelines. Action Items Rylander made a motion to approve the 3 Year Audit Contract with Clifton Larson Allen LLC. C. Johnson seconded. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to approve the Class of 2029 ALF Fundraiser. C. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk March 30, 2022 The School Board of District 261 met in special session on March 30, 2022 in the Media Center of the School. Members present: B. Johnson, Spangler, Hoff, Anderson, C. Johnson, and Wing. Absent: Rylander. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Ryan Breitbach, Bob Arceneau, and Peter Hoff. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Spangler seconded. MCU. Recognition of Visitors. Discussion Items Ryan Breitbach, Breitbach Construction Company, discussed the bid and award process for the Ashby School Addition. Bid information was presented which included apparent low bids. Action Items Anderson made a motion to accept the low bids for the Ashby School Addition Project including Alternates 1 and 2. Hoff seconded. Member C. Johnson abstained from voting. MC. B. Johnson made a motion to accept the low bids for mechanical equipment contracts including Alternate 1. Spangler seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 6:33 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 16, 2022 in the Media Center of the School. Member present: Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing. Absent: Anderson, C. Johnson. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Courtney Atkinson, Micaela Proels via Google Meet, Tracy Westrom, and Laraya Hammer.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Spangler seconded. MCU. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports Wing reports from Lakes Country Service Coop and Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop were available for review. Assistant Principal’s Report Ms, Otte reported on the following:
Superintendent/Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Micaela Proels reported on First Grade. Courtney Atkinson reported on Kindergarten. Discussion Items Governance Agreement Grant County Child & Youth Council. Building Update. Action Items Hoff made a motion to approve the Governance Agreement Grant County Child & Youth Council. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Spangler made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 Calendar. Rylander seconded. MCU. Rylander made a motion to approve the 2021-2023 Support Staff Salary Schedule. Spangler seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk January 10, 2022
The School Board of District 261 met in special session on January 10, 2022 in the Media Center of the School. Acting Chair Dallas Rylander called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Member present: Hoff-via zoom, B. Johnson-via zoom, Rylander, and Spangler. Absent: Anderson, C. Johnson, Wing. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, and Tracy Westrom. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Spangler moved to approve the agenda. Rylander seconded. MCU. Recognition of Visitors. Discussion Items: Mandatory Vaccination or Testing and Face Covering Policy. Action Items Rylander made a motion to adopt Policy No. 491 Mandatory Vaccination or Testing and Face Covering. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: Spangler-yes, B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Acting Chair Rylander called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:28 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk January 19, 2022 The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 19, 2022 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff-via Zoom, B. Johnson, C. Johnson-via Zoom, Rylander, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Kris Roley, Meghann Downer, Tracy Westrom, and Laraya Hammer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Anderson moved to approve the amended 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. Board Reorganization: Rylander nominated Wing for Chairperson. Nominations were closed and Wing was declared elected by acclamation. C. Johnson nominated B. Johnson for Vice Chairperson. Nominations were closed and B. Johnson was declared elected by acclamation. B. Johnson nominated Anderson for Clerk. Nominations were closed and Anderson was declared elected by acclamation. Anderson nominated Rylander for Treasurer. Nominations were closed and Rylander was declared elected by acclamation. Committees were assignments as follows: Special Ed Coop Board: Wing MSHSL Rep: Hoff Legislative Liaison: C. Johnson Negotiations: Wing, C. Johnson, Anderson Finance and Disbursement Review: Rylander, Hoff, B. Johnson Building & Grounds Committee: C. Johnson, B. Johnson, Spangler Planning: Wing, C. Johnson, Rylander Policy Committee: Anderson, C. Johnson, Wing Wellness: Anderson Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop. Hoff reported on the MN School Board Association Conference. Spangler reported on the MN School Board Association Conference. Assistant Principal’s Report Ms. Otte’s electronic report was available. Superintendent/Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Mrs. Downer reported on High School Special Education. Kris Roley reported on Elementary Special Education. Mrs. Downer and Mrs. Roley recently attended Crisis Prevention Institute Training. Discussion Items Building update. Website update. Fun Fest Expo to be held April 30th in Ashby. Action Items C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 22.07 Directing Administration to Recommend Program/Personnel Adjustments Due to Declining Enrollment and Diminishing Revenue. Hoff seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Anderson made a motion to name Official Depository as Viking Bank of Ashby. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to name Battle Lake Review/Ashby Dalton Post as the Official Newspaper. Rylander seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Rylander made a motion to set the following: Board Compensation: $50/regular or special meeting, Chairperson stipend: $25/month Hoff seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to set the following: Board Meetings: Day – 3rd Wednesday each month Time – 6:00 pm Place – Ashby Public School Media Center Spangler seconded. MCU. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Spangler made a motion to approve the Class of 2024 ALF Snow Shoveling Fundraiser. Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to approve the letter for Robotics donations. Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 8:27 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on December 15, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the Truth and Taxation meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Member present: Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Business Manager Renee Melby, Brooke Mayer, Cody Nordick, Tracy Westrom, and Dustin Steenblock.
Superintendent Moore presented the Truth and Taxation information. Chair Wing called the World’s Best Workforce Meeting to order at 6:08 PM. Principal Moore presented the World’s Best Workforce Information. The regular meeting was called to order at 6:23 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Anderson seconded. MCU. Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Communication/Delegations Ballot was cast for Regional MREA At-Large and School Board Representative. Dustin Steenblock presented information regarding the USDA NIFA Grant Application Process “Growing Grant County”. Board Reports Anderson reported on Region 1. Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Meeting Assistant Principal’s Report Ms, Otte reported on the following:
Superintendent/Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Brooke Mayer reported on High School Science. Cody Nordick reported on Forth Grade. Action Items B. Johnson made a motion to certify the 2020 Pay 2021 Levy at $929,342.67. Rylander seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Anderson made a motion to approve the Class of 2024 Fundraiser. Hoff seconded. MCU. Rylander made a motion to approve the changes to the Student Handbook. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:54 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 17, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present. Absent: C. Johnson. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Tracy Westrom, Cole Ellison, and Laraya Hammer.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Spangler moved to approve the agenda. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports B. Johnson reported that the Ag Departments from Ashby and West Central Area have met regarding possible grant funding. Anderson reported on Region 1. Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Meeting Assistant Principal’s Report Ms, Otte’s written report was available. Superintendent/Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Tracy Westrom reported on Third Grade. Cole Ellison reported on Second Grade. Activities Report Mr. Peterson reported on the following:
Action Items Spangler made a motion to approve the FY21 Financial Audit as presented by Clifton Larson Allen at the October meeting. Hoff seconded. MCU. Anderson made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Teacher Seniority List. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2021-2023 Teacher Master Agreement. Spangler seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to approve the start of an Ashby Robotics Team for the 2021-22 School Year. Rylander seconded. MCU. Anderson made a motion to approve the Junior Class Fundraiser and Student Council and Honor Society fundraisers. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:58 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk October 19, 2021
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 19, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Member present: Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing. Absent: Anderson. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Renee Melby, Camille Schultz, Heather Dewey, Mary Reedy. and Jeff Seeley. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Hoff moved to approve the agenda. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Communications/Delegations Mary Reedy from Clifton, Larson, Allen presented the FY2021 Financial Audit Presentation and Financial Statements. Jeff Seeley from Ehlers and Associates presented the Moody’s Bond Rating and Bond Sale. C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures for Tax-exempt and Tax-advantaged Governmental Bonds. Hoff seconded. MCU. Rylander introduced Resolution No. 22.05 Adoption Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy for Tax-exempt and Tax-advantaged Governmental Bonds. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 22.06 naming Ehlers Investment Partners as the District’s investment manager and TD Ameritrade Institutional as an official depository for the 2021A bond proceed funds belonging to the District. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Spangler introduced Resolution No. 22.07 awarding the sale of the Building Bonds Series 2021A. Hoff seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop. Principal’s Report Lisa Otte reported on the following:
Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Camille Schultz reported on Art. Heather Dewey reported on District Assessments, Reading Interventions, and ADSIS (Alternative Delivery of Specialized Educational Services). Discussion Items Minnesota School Board Association Leadership Conference. COVID-19 Quarantine Policy. COVID testing options for Students and Staff. Action Items Spangler made a motion to approve the 1st and 2nd Grade fundraiser Dinner and Movie night. C. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on September 15, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Member present: Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Spangler, and Wing. Absent: Rylander. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Andy Peterson, Renee Melby, Carol Koefod, Emily Nelson, Tracy Westrom, Laraya Hammer, and Shelby McQuay.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Spangler moved to approve the agenda. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Communications/Delegations Shelby McQuay from Ehlers and Associates presented the Pre-Sale Report for the Bond Sale. Post Issuance Policy Resolution will be adopted at the October Meeting. Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop. Athletic Director’s Report Andy Peterson reported on the following:
Principal’s Report Lisa Otte reported on the following:
Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Carol Koefod reported on Second Grade. Emily Nelson reported on First Grade. Discussion Items Request from the Brandon-Evansville School District to Coop for Golf in the Spring of 2022. Action Items C. Johnson made a motion to certify the 2021 pay 2022 Levy at the maximum. Anderson seconded. MCU. B. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 22.04 Providing for the Sale of General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2021A; and Covenanting and Obligating the District to be Bound by and to use the Provisions of Minnesota Statues, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on these Bonds. Spangler seconded. Roll call cote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. Absent: Rylander. MCU. Spangler made a motion to approve the fundraisers for the Band Club. Anderson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to move the October Board Meeting to October 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Ashby School Media Center. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 18, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Member present: Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Andy Peterson, Renee Melby, Al Niemann, Tom Gronwold, Dustin Steenblock, Jasper Reisenauer, Toni Reisenauer, and Laraya Hammer.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Anderson seconded. MCU. Recognition of Visitors: Jasper Reisenauer spoke regarding COVID response by the District, Laraya Hammer spoke regarding COVID response by the District. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports Hoff expressed a thank you to the Office Staff for the work put into the Election process. Anderson reported on Region 1. Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop. Principal’s Report Lisa Otte reported on the following:
Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Tom Gronwold reported on High School Social Studies. Dustin Steenblock reported on Career and Technical Ed courses. Discussion Items Safe Return to School Framework for Ashby Public School. Request from the Brandon-Evansville School District to Coop for Golf in the Spring of 2022. Action Items C. Johnson made a motion to approve the following District Policies requiring annual review: #410, 413, 414, 415, 506, 514, 522, 524, 616, 806. Spangler seconded. MCU. C. Johnson made a motion to set the Time and Date for the Truth-in-Taxation Meeting as December 15, 2021, 6:00 pm. Rylander seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to approve the School Nurse Contract with Prairie Ridge Healthcare. Anderson seconded. MCU. Spangler made a motion to approve the revisions of the Safe Return to School Framework for 2021-22 for Ashby Public School. Rylander seconded. MCU. Rylander made a motion authorizing Renee Melby and Jon Moore to electronically transfer funds as allowed by MS471.38. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Student Handbook. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Spangler made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Staff Handbook. Anderson seconded. MCU. B. Johnson moved the adoption of Resolution No. 22.03 Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election held on August 10, 2021. Votes cast: 574. Votes in favor: 433. Votes against 141. C. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Rylander-yes, Spangler-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk July 21, 2021
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on July 21, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Member present: Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spanlger, and Wing. Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Andy Peterson, Renee Melby, Cindy Welch, Kandace Norby, Jon Hansen, Evy Lang, Laraya Hammer, Wayne Vorland, and Cindy Vorland. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Spangler seconded. MCU. Recognition of Visitors. Hoff moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports Anderson reported on Region 1. Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop, Lakes Country Service Coop, and Minnesota Service Cooperative. Principal’s Report Lisa Otte reported on the following:
Activities Director’s Report Andy Peterson reported on the following:
Superintendent/Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Kandace Norby’s written report on Third Grade was read by Cindy Welch. Cindy Welch reported on Kindergarten. Discussion Items Facility and Site Improvements Review and Comment response received from the Minnesota Department of Education. Community Meeting presenting the Proposed Building Project held on July 13, 2021. Action Items Bid Opening as follows: Dairy bid opening: Cass Clay Not bidding CASH-WA Not bidding Prairie Farms: Esc. Firm 1/2 pint 1% milk .2495 1/2 pint skim milk .2371 1/2 pint chocolate 1% .2585 Anderson made a motion to accept the escalating Dairy Bid from Prairie Farms. Spangler seconded. MCU. Vehicle Maintenance bid opening: Ashby Equity: Large busses maintenance $55.00/hr. Heavy Duty Oil $16.00 gallon Synthetic Oil $20.00 gallon Small vehicles maintenance $55.00/hr. Oil $4.50 quart, Synthetic $7.00 quart C. Johnson made a motion to accept the Vehicle Maintenance bid from Ashby Equity. Rylander seconded. MCU. Vehicle fuel bid opening: Ashby Equity: Unleaded gasoline $0.08 discount Diesel $0.08 discount Heavy Duty Oil $16.00 gallon, Synthetic $20.00 gallon Oil $4.50 quart, Synthetic $7.00 quart B. Johnson made a motion to accept the Vehicle fuel bid from Ashby Equity. Hoff seconded. MCU. Spangler made a motion to participate in the Lakes Country Service Coop Bread Bid. Anderson seconded. MCU. C. Johnson made a motion to set fees for 2021-22 as follows: Admission Prices: Adults $6.00, Students $3.00, Seniors $3.00. Season passes: Fall: Family $40, Adult $30, Student $20, Seniors $20. Winter: Family $50, Adult $40, Student $20, Seniors $20. Activity fees: Students attending Ashby School: Grades 9-12 $50.00/activity, Grades 7-8 $25.00/activity. Family maximum $200.00/year. Non Ashby Enrolled Student: Grades 9-12 $175.00/activity, Grades 7-8 $87.50/activity. No Family maximum. Supply fee Grades PreK-2: $25.00 Milk Break Grades 1-6: $40.00 per student/per school year Meals: Lunch: Breakfast: Elementary Students $2.40 Students $1.20 High School Student $2.55 Reduced free Reduced K-12 $0.40 Adults $2.00 Student Ala Carte item $1.00 Breakfast seconds $0.50 Extra Milk $0.30 Juice $0.30 Staff Adults $4.00 Adult Alacarte $1.55 Guest Students & Adults $4.00 Drivers Ed: Classroom $75.00, Behind the Wheel $225.00 Device Insurance: $30.00 (Grades 9th – 12th) or Damage Deposit: $50.00 (Grades 9th – 12th) B. Johnson seconded. MCU Rylander made a motion to approve Resolution No. 22.01 for FY22 Long Term Facility Maintenance Revenue Projection. C. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU C. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 22.01 for FY22 Long Term Facility Maintenance Expenditure Application. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU C. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 22.02 Membership for 2021-2022 in the Minnesota State High School League. Rylander seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in special session on June 8, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM with members Anderson, C. Johnson, Rylander and Wing present. Absent: Hoff, B. Johnson and Spangler. Also present were Superintendent Niemann and Principal Moore.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. C. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Rylander seconded. MCU. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Action Items Anderson introduced Resolution No. 21.07 Proposing Placement of a Continuing Contract/Tenured Teacher on Unrequested Leave of Absence. C. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Anderson-yes, Wing-yes. Absent: Hoff, B. Johnson, Spangler. MCU. Rylander made a motion to adjourn. C. Johnson seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:09 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 16, 2021 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, Spangler, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Camille Schultz, Tony Munsterman, Tracy Westrom via zoom, and Jon Hansen-via Zoom. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Spangler moved to approve the agenda. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Hoff seconded. MCU. Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting. Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
Camille Schultz reported on Art. Tony Munsterman reported on Music. Discussion Items Building Projection and August Election Update. Action Items Johnson made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Budget as follows: Revenue Expenditure Fund 01 3,825,115 4,008,129 Fund 02 240,000 238,281 Fund 04 66,875 96,950 Fund 07 528,580 532,400 Fund 08 0 0 Fund 18 0 0 Fund 21 122,600 122,600 Total: 4,783,170 4,875,760 B. Johnson seconded. MCU. C. Johnson made a motion approving committed funds of $18,615 for Administrative Unused Sick Leave. Spangler seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to call for bids for Dairy Products and Vehicle Fuel and Maintenance. Anderson seconded. MCU. C. Johnson made a motion approving the Adoption of Mail Ballot Procedures. Rylander seconded. MCU. Anderson made a motion approving Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore as Identified Official With Authority (a.k.a. IOWA) effective July 1st, 2021. Hoff seconded. MCU. Rylander introduced Resolution No. 21-08 Placing a Continuing Contract/Tenured Teacher on Unrequested Leave of Absence for .0333 FTE Upon Acquiescence of Such Placement. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Anderson made a motion approving the Safe Return to School Plan. B. Johnson seconded. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:38 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 19, 2021 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, and Wing present. Absent: Rylander and Spangler. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby via zoom, Marisa Baune, Noelle Kratzke, Paula Wojcik, Tracy Westrom via zoom, Heather Dewey via zoom, and Jon Hansen-via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Hoff seconded. MCU. C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Meeting. Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
Marissa Baune reported on Middle School. Noelle Kratzke reported on High School Math. Discussion Items Washington DC Trip as reported by Paula Wojcik. Senior Class Trip as reported by Paula Wojcik. Building Project Update including the positive Review and Comment received from the MN Department of Education. Action Items C. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 21.06 Appointing Election Judges for the August 10, 2021 School District Special Election. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. Absent: Rylander, Spangler. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Anderson seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:15 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in special session on April 12, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson-via zoom, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Heather Dewey-via Zoom, Dustin Steenblock-via Zoom, Jon Hansen-via Zoom, Paul Youngquist-via Zoom, and Shelby McQuay-via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rylander moved to approve the agenda. Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Discussion Items Review and Comment Plan for the proposed Building Project. Addition of a third Special Education Teacher. Action Items B. Johnson made a motion to authorize the Administration to submit the Review and Comment Plan to Minnesota Department of Education for the proposed Building Project. Hoff seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Spangler made a motion to approve the hiring of a third Special Education Teacher. Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:28 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on April 21, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson-via zoom, C. Johnson-via Zoom, Rylander-via Zoom, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Tracy Westrom, Heather Dewey, Micaela Proels, Jon Hansen-via Zoom, and Heidi Kent-via Zoom. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Anderson moved to approve the agenda. Rylander seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda with a special thank you for the donations:
Communications/Delegations Heidi Kent reported on the plans for the Class of 2021 Senior Class Trip May 14-16 in Duluth. Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting. Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
Heather Dewey reported on PreSchool and ECFE. Micaela Proels reported on First Grade and Trap Club. Discussion Items Building Project and Adopting Formal Resolution Calling for an Election. Action Items B. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 21.05 Relating to the Issuance of School Building Bonds and Calling for an Election Thereon to be Conducted by Mail. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7: 20 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 17, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson-via zoom, C. Johnson-via Zoom, Rylander-via Zoom, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Tracy Westrom, Kris Roley-via Zoom, and Jon Hansen-via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda with a special thank you to Brenda Johnson and Paula Wojcik:
Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting. Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
Kris Roley reported on Elementary Special Education and High School Special Education on behalf of Troy Mickelson. Tracy Westrom reported on Third Grade. Discussion Items Update on the proposed Building Project planning, Review and Comment process, and Community Meetings held regarding the proposed Building Project. B. Johnson gave a report from the Facility Committee. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7: 10 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 17, 2021 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-via Zoom, Rylander, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Andy Peterson-via zoom, Brenda Johnson-via Zoom, Paula Wojcik-via Zoom, Jon Hansen-via Zoom, Jared Larson-via Zoom, and Paul Youngquist-via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda to include a thank you to Mrs. Kent:
Board Reports Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting. Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
Brenda Johnson reported on 4th Grade. Paula Wojcik reported on High School, One Act Play, and Musical. Discussion Items Building Project Preliminary Plan. Project Schedule for an August Vote and Timeline. Action Items Anderson made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar. C. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to approve the hiring of Assistant Baseball and Assistant Softball Coaches. Rylander seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Rylander made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plan for Building Project to seek input from the Public. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to approve a 5 Year Leave of Absence for Troy Mickelson, Special Ed Teacher. Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to approve Three Year Superintendent/Principal Contract for Jon Moore. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Rylander seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 7:37 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 20, 2021 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson-via Zoom, Hoff-via Zoom, B. Johnson-via Zoom, C. Johnson-via Zoom, Rylander-via Zoom, Spangler-via Zoom, and Wing present. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Andy Peterson, Tracy Westrom-via Zoom, Cole Ellison-via Zoom, Heidi Kent-via Zoom, Heather Dewey-via Zoom, Laura Pettit-via Zoom, Brenda Johnson-via Zoom, and Jon Hansen-via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Hoff moved to approve the agenda. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Board Reorganization: Spangler nominated Wing for Chairperson. Nominations were closed and Wing was declared elected by acclamation. Spangler nominated C. Johnson for Vice Chairperson. Nominations were closed and C. Johnson was declared elected by acclamation. Hoff nominated Anderson for Clerk. Nominations were closed and Anderson was declared elected by acclamation. Anderson nominated Rylander for Treasurer. Nominations were closed and Rylander was declared elected by acclamation. Committees were assignments as follows: Special Ed Coop Board: Wing MSHSL Rep: Hoff Legislative Liaison: C. Johnson Negotiations: Wing, C. Johnson, Anderson Finance and Disbursement Review: Rylander, Hoff, B. Johnson Building & Grounds Committee: C. Johnson, B. Johnson, Spangler Planning: Wing, C. Johnson, Rylander Policy Committee: Anderson, C. Johnson, Wing Wellness: Anderson B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:
Board Reports Anderson reported on Region 1 Board. Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting. Principal’s Report Mr. Moore reported on the following:
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Niemann reported on the following:
Mrs. Kent reported on Knowledge Bowl and Middle School Science. Discussion Items Administrative Realignment. Shelby McQuay from Ehlers and Associates joined the meeting via Zoom at 7:12 pm. Review Timeline for an August Special Election. Building Project Update. Third Coach request for Baseball and Softball. Action Items 2021-22 School Calendar was tabled. Spangler made a motion to approve the Pay Equity Report. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff introduced Resolution No. 21.03 Directing Administration to Recommend Program/Personnel Adjustments Due to Declining Enrollment and Diminishing Revenue. Rylander seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to name Official Depository as Viking Bank of Ashby and Official Newspaper as Battle Lake Review/Ashby Dalton Post. B. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Anderson made a motion to set the following: Board Meetings: Day – 3rd Wednesday each month Time – 6:00 pm Place – Ashby Public School Media Center Rylander seconded. MCU. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to set the following: Board Compensation: $50/regular or special meeting, Chairperson stipend: $25/month Spangler seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. B. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 21.04 to Extend Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to March 31, 2021. C. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes. MCU. Hoff made a motion to adjourn. Spangler seconded. MCU. Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 8:16 pm. Leslie Anderson, Clerk |
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