January 17th, 2018

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 17, 2018 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, C. Johnson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  B. Johnson, Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Renee Melby, Camille Schultz, Paula Wojcik, Rob Nelson, and Lacey Stenson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda, Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Rob Nelson presented a proposal on a potential Arrow Foundation Scholarship Program.
 
Board Reorganization:  Hoff nominated Wing for Chairperson.  Nominations were closed and Wing was declared elected by acclamation.  Rylander nominated C. Johnson for Vice Chairperson.  Nominations were closed and C. Johnson was declared elected by acclamation.  C. Johnson nominated Anderson for Clerk.  Nominations were closed and Anderson was declared elected by acclamation.  Hoff nominated Rylander for Treasurer.  Nominations were closed and Rylander was declared elected by acclamation.
 
Anderson made a motion for the following:
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
     Ashby Education Foundation:  Wing
     Policy Committee:  Anderson, C. Johnson, Wing
     Wellness:  Anderson
Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of December 20, 2017 minutes.
• Financial Report for December 2017.
• Approval of bills:  December Handpayables: $25,269.96, December Wire Payments:  $69,096.02, and January bills:  $554,051.52.
• Personnel Change: 

                  Approve maternity leave for Jennifer Tischer
                  Approve Long Term Para Sub Kayla Johnson
                  Approve work agreements for: 
                        Tyler Butler – JrH Boys Basketball Coach
                        Peter Nelson – JV Boys Basketball Coach
                        John Kent – Head Boys Basketball Coach
                        Laura Pettit – JrH Girls Basketball Coach
                        Kipper Nelson – JV Girls Basketball Coach
                        Troy Mickelson – Head Girls Basketball Coach
                        Andy Peterson – Assistant Wrestling Coach
                  Resignation from Kristin Spangler, Administrative Assistant

• Acknowledge Donations:  Ashby Student Activities Baseball Club $3,299 for Pitching Machine

Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Hoff reported on MN School Board Association Conference sessions.
 
Anderson reported on MN School Board Association Conference sessions and Wellness Committee.
 
Rylander  reported on MN School Board Association Conference sessions.
 
Wing reported on MN School Board Association Conference sessions, Service Coop Joint Meeting, and Fergus Falls Special Education Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner written report was presented:

• Enrollment update.
• First Semester ended on January 18th.
• Elementary celebrated filling up the “Caught You Being Kind” campaign jar.
• Spelling Bee was held with Evan Paulson as the winner.
• Mock Trial and Knowledge Bowl are in the middle of competitions. 
  
  

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

• Professional Development that he attended – MN School Board Association Annual Conference, Lakes Country Service Coop Regional Superintendents Meeting, and will be attending the upcoming MN Association of School Administrators Day at the Capital in February.
• Update of busses.
• Legislative Update.

 
Ms. Schultz gave a report on Art.
 
Ms. Wojcik’s written report on the plan for the Middle School Dance sponsored by the National Honor Society was presented.
 
Discussion Items
Second Reading of Policies 501 – 515.
 
First Reading of Policies 516 – 532.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson introduced the resolution No. 18.03 directing the Administration to recommend Program/Personnel Adjustments due to declining enrollment and/or diminishing revenue.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson – yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to name the following:
Official Depository:  First State Bank of Ashby
Official Newspaper:  Ashby Dalton Post
Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. 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
Board Compensation:  $50/regular or special meeting, Chairperson stipend: $25/month
Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the 501-515 Series of Ashby Public School District Policy Revisions.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.   Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk