February 17, 2021

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:

• Approval of January 20, 2021 minutes.
• Financial Reports for January 2021.
• Approval of bills:  January Handpayables: $5,268.13, January Wire Payments:  $111,810.66, and February bills:  $71,657.71
• Approval of Long Term Substitute Teacher Contract for Karla Larson
• Approval of Resignation of Heidi Kent
• Approval hire of Lindsey Hanson – Paraprofessional

Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
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:

• Virtual Conferences will be held March 4
• Teacher to Parent contact
• Administration to Parent contact
• Student/Family Support
• Attendance
• COVID-19 Statistics
• Elementary Learning Model –  currently In-Person Monday thru Thursday and half days Friday
• High School Learning Model – currently In-Person Monday thru Thursday, Distance on Friday with plans to move to a 5 day a week in-person learning model in March
• Distance Learning 2021 and beyond
• Activities and Clubs:  Snow-week, Basketball, One Act Play, Musical
• March 8th Teacher Workshop
• ADSIS application for Intervention
• Assessment and Data
• Curriculum
• Administrative Professional Development
• Community Connection

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus Updates
• Enrollment Update
• COVID Status Update
• Notification of Compliance for 2020 Pay Equity Reporting
• School Board Appreciation Week

 
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