January 18th, 2007

​January 18, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 18, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Bestul, Graham, Nelson, Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  LaRue.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Roger Jansen, Renee Melby, Barb Kraemer, and Lori Risbrudt.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mrs. Graham.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to nominate Mr. Rylander as Board Chair.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  There were no more nominations.  MCU.  Mr. Bestul made a motion to nominate Mrs. Graham as Vice Chair.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  There were no more nominations.  MCU.  Mrs. Graham made a motion to nominate Mr. Nelson as Clerk.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  There were no more nominations.  MCU.
Mr. Nelson made a motion to nominate Mr. Risbrudt as Treasurer.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  There were no more nominations.  MCU.  Suzanne Wing was appointed as Special Education representative.  Wayne Risbrudt was appointed as MSHSL representative.  Scott LaRue was appointed as Legislative Liaison.  Mr. Bestul, Mrs. Graham, and Mr. LaRue were appointed as the Negotiations Committee.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of December 21, 2006 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  December Hand-payables: $36,741.16, December Wire Transfers: $30,441.47, and January bills: $463,614.27.

Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
The Ashby Community brochure ideas were presented.  Mr. Jansen will work on the wording of the School portion.  Mrs. Wing will continue to work with the City on the design and completion.
 
Board Reports
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Mrs. Wing gave a report on the Special Ed Coop and the MSBA Leadership Conference.
 
Mr. Risbrudt gave a report on the MSBA Leadership Conference.
 
Mr. Rylander gave a report on the MSBA Leadership Conference.
 
Mrs. Risbrudt gave a presentation to the Board on the High School English curriculum and the newly formed Speech Team.
 
Barb Kraemer gave a presentation to the Board on 7th Grade Reading, Media Arts Class, Yearbook, and Video Club.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Jansen reported on the following:

• Today is the end of the 2nd Quarter.  There is a teacher workshop tomorrow.
• A foreign exchange student from Columbia will start school next week.
• This week was Para Professional Recognition Week.  Mr. Jansen thanked them for the work that they do.
• The Sophomores attended Sneak A Peak Day at the Alexandria Technical College.
• The Staff has nominated Erica Sorenson and Stephen Deutschman for the MSHSL AAA Award.

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

• A brief report on winter fuel consumption.
• Reported that he had visited with Kristen Hanson from Ehlers and Associates at the Leadership Conference regarding bond refunding.
• There is a need for an additional Special Ed Para for the Junior High Level.

 
Discussion Items
Mr. Jansen presented a list to the Board of teacher and coaches association dues.  It was tabled until the next meeting.
 
Mr. Jensen gave an explanation of equalization of certain levies.
 
The meeting date for the joint Ashby/Evansville board meeting has been changed to January 31, 2007, 7:00 in Evansville.
 
Action Items
Mr. Nelson moved to accept the following resolution (No. 07.01):  “Resolution Directing the Administration to make recommendations for reduction in programs and positions and reasons therefore”.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  Roll call vote:  Nelson – yes, Bestul – yes, Wing – yes, Risbrudt – yes, Graham – yes Rylander – yes, LaRue –absent.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to change the February meeting date to February 22, 2007 and the March meeting date to March 22, 2007.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to adjourn at 9:10 pm.  Mr. Bestul seconded.  MCU.
 
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk