January 22nd, 2014

January 22, 2014
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on January 22, 2014 in the Ashby School Media Center.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Heather Dewey, and Chad Koep.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the amended agenda.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
LaRue made a motion to cast a unanimous ballot for officers and committee members to remain the same as listed below.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
            Suzanne Wing, Chairperson
            Corey Johnson, Vice Chair
            Warren Nelson, Clerk
            Dallas Rylander, Treasurer
            Committees as following:
                  Special Education representative:  Wing
                  MSHSL representative:  Spangler
                  Legislative Liaison:  Johnson
                  Negotiations Committee:  Wing, Hoff, and LaRue
                  Finance Committee:  Rylander, Nelson, and LaRue
                  Planning Committee:  Wing, Johnson, and Rylander
                  Ashby Education Foundation representative:  Wing
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of December 16, 2013 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  December Handpayables: $25,699.77, December Wire Transfers:  $53,822.32, and January bills: $516,305.96.

Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region 1, Lakes Country Service Coop, and the MSBA Convention.
 
Rylander gave a report on the MSBA Convention.
 
Johnson gave a report on the MSBA Convention.
 
Wing gave a report on the MSBA Convention, Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop, and Ashby Education Foundation.
 
Mrs. Dewey gave a report on PreSchool.
 
Mr. Koep gave a report on 6th Grade, 7th Grade Math, and the TIES Technology Conference.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:

• The TIES Technology Conference that he attended along with Perry Butler, Chad Koep, and Jeff Risbrudt.
• The Staff Development Training on the early dismissal days which includes Elementary Math Curriculum, Google docs, and SMART Board Training.
• The Brightbytes survey results were shared with the Board.
• Technology update of current technology utilized and discussions on future needs.
• Para Professional Week was January 12th – 18th.  The Paraprofessionals were presented with certificates from Governor Dayton and the Ashby Staff treated the Paraprofessionals to lunch.
• The Ashby School Learning Readiness Program has been selected by two families that were recently awarded a Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship.  The Scholarship money is to be used to enhance the current programming for 3 and 4 year olds.  A short-term full-time Paraprofessional position will be added to the program.
• New elementary math curriculum is being reviewed.
• Friends of Rachel Leadership Groups and Advisor Advisee Groups are providing sustainability of the Rachel’s Challenge Program and are providing a positive impact.
• Snow Week will be held January 27th – 31st.
• 2nd Semester student schedules have been reviewed and changes have been made accordingly.
• Notification has been received that the Ashby School was not a successful recipient of the FRED Grant.
• Mr. Tappe will attend the MN Association of Secondary School Principals Conference January 29th – 31st.
• The application for MN Reading Corp and MN Math Corp for the upcoming school year has been submitted.

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

• Two busses are undergoing repairs in Alexandria.  There was discussion on the possibility of looking at a lease option for busses.

 
 
Action Items
Johnson introduced resolution No. 14.01 directing the Administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions and reasons therefor and moved its adoption.  Nelson seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hoff-yes, Spangler-yes, Nelson-yes, LaRue-yes, Rylander –yes, Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Johnson made a motion to name the First State Bank of Ashby as the Official Depository and Ashby Dalton Post as the Official Newspaper.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to set Board Compensation as $0, and the meeting day time and place as the 3rd Monday, 6:00 PM, in the Media Center of the Ashby Public School.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
LaRue made a motion to accept the donation of $150 from Don Searles for the Music Department.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
LaRue made a motion to approve the Seniority List for 2013-14.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the fundraising request from Youth Football for the March Pancake Breakfast.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.  Note:  There was no action taken on the July Pro Wrestling event request.
 
Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk