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December 15th, 2014

12/15/2014

 
December 15, 2014


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on December 15, 2014 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the Truth and Taxation meeting to order at 6:01 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Leslie Anderson, Ben Johnson, John Kent, and Tom Gronwold.


Superintendent Jensen presented the Truth and Taxation information.


Chair Wing called the regular meeting to order at 6:29 pm.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


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


LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:
  • Approval of November 19, 2014 minutes.
  • YTD Financial Report.
  • Approval of bills:  November Handpayables: $26,869.07, November Wire Transfers:  $60,722.28, and December bills: $79,584.99.
Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
The Region 1 Board ballots were cast.


The MREA Board ballot was cast.


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 Executive Board Meeting.


Incoming members Leslie Anderson and Ben Johnson attended Phase I MSBA Training in December.  Anderson will attend Phase II in January and Johnson will attend in August.
 
Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:
  • The 2014 Fall Sports season has been completed.  There is a concern for Football for 2015.  There will be a meeting next week with all boys in Grades 6-11 and a parent meeting will be held on January 7th.  Mr. Kent will come back to the Board in February with information.
  • The track discus pit is ready.
  • Basketball is underway.
  • There is a possibility of the Little 8 Conference and the Pheasant Conference combining in the future.
  • Hunter Fick was named to the 9 Man All State Football Team as linebacker.
  • The Basketball schedule for 2015-16 has been set.
  • The advertizing banners have been hung in the gymnasium.
  • Basketball 1,000 point scorer board has been hung in the gymnasium.
  • Head Baseball and Assistant Baseball Coach positions are still open.
  • The Golf Tournament generated $1,000 for the Letterwinners Club.
 
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:
  • Bids for updating and expanding the camera system have been reviewed and Mr. Tappe made a recommendation on the company that would provide quality equipment and service.
  • The long term sub position for 3rd Grade has been filled by Kandace Norby.
  • Ashby Area Showcase and Santa Day held on December 6th was well attended and was a positive event.
  • Mr. Tappe approached the idea of moving to an online monthly newsletter.  The Board asked him to do an interest survey.
  • The yearly applications for the MN Reading Corp and the MN Math Corp have been submitted.
  • The long term sub position for Phy Ed/Health has been posted.
  • The long term sub position for Title 1/High Potential/Paraprofessional position has been posted.
  • Students of the month are High School Miles Wing and Junior High Aanika Anderson
  • Mr. Peterson has been approved by MState to teach Sociology and History at the college level with a 3 year provisional to finish his masters.
  • There is a need to provide wireless printing from the wireless devices.
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:
  • The new hot water system for the kitchen is working well.
  • The process of looking for a used 48 passenger bus or a used mini bus continues.
  • E-rate funding for email and web hositing is no longer eligible and the funding for phone services will be phased out over the next 3 years.


Mr. Gronwold gave a report on High School Social Studies.


Discussion Items
The Payable 2015 Levy Certification was discussed.
 
Action Items
Johnson made a motion to approve the building security upgrade with S & S Sercuity Services LLC.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to approve the work agreement for Robert Hanson-Kalvik – custodian.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to accept the resignation of Angie Baker - Title 1/High Potential/Paraprofessional.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to accept the resignation of Angie Baker - Chad Akerson – Phy Ed/Health.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to approve Long Term Substitute Teacher Contract for Kandace Norby.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to accept the FY2014 Audit.  Rylander seconded.  LaRue abstained from voting.  MCU.


LaRue made a motion to certify the proposed Final Levy 14 Payable 15 Certification.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to accept the donation for $3,000 from the Elbow Lake Fire Department for the security camera upgrade project.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to appoint Ben Johnson as Board Member to replace Peter Hoff.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.


The Board thanked Scott LaRue and Peter Hoff for their years of dedication to the Ashby School Board.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm.


                                                                                                                     Warren Nelson, Clerk

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