December 15, 2021 School Board Minutes

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:

• Approval of November 17, 2021 minutes
• Financial Reports for November 2021
• Approval of bills:  November Handpayables: $38,296.31 November Wire Payments:  $122,185.84, and December bills:  $210,576.26

Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
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:

• Discipline Rubric has been finalized
• Crisis Plan work is in progress with Drills scheduled
• COVID 19 Update
• Wellness Committee Update
• November Staff Day Activity
• November Staff Appreciation Activity
• December Kindness Activity for Staff
• Family Fun Night hosted by the First and Second Grade
• November Book Fair
• Upcoming Christmas Programs and Elementary Assembly
• Epilepsy Foundation Presentation
• Congratulations to the West Central Area Ashby Knights Football team
• November Elementary Assembly
• November Super Arrow Winners
• Empower U
• Bullying Prevention Education
• November 29th Professional Development Day

 
Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Written Plan
• OSHA Regulations
• Enrollment update
• Student and Family Support
• Winter Sports have begun
• Congratulations to the West Central Area Ashby Football Team and Coaches on a great season
• Mental Health Support
• Technology Update
• Adminstrative Professional Development
• Building Project update
• Building issues – Plumbing, Fire Protection System
• Transportation Update

 
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