July 20th, 2009

​July 20, 2009
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on July 20, 2009 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman LaRue 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 Tom Otte, Renee Melby, and Ryan Risbrudt.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Nelson moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Wing.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of June 24, 2009 and July 13, 2009 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  June Hand-payables: $20,807.42, June Wire Transfers:  $70,194.13, and July bills: $165,637.85.

Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Thank you from Mrs. Zieman was read for the Board support of the High Potential Program over the past 19 years.
 
Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Wing gave a report on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Ashby Education Foundation.
 
LaRue gave a report on the cost per ADM ranking compared to area schools.
 
Principal’s Report

• Bids have been received on the sound system improvements.  Mrs. Risbrudt is working on the bid comparisons.
• The part time Title I/Reading/High Potential Teaching Position is being posted.
• Summer School Science Academy will be August 3-13.  There are 23 students registered.
• Athletic Handbook and Student Handbook changes were presented

 
Nelson made a motion to approve the Athletic Handbook and Student Handbook changes.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 

• The School Discipline Policy was reviewed with no changes made.
• The Attendance Policy will be reviewed in August along with the Grant County Schools, Law Enforcement, Social Services, and Attorney’s Office.
• Fall Parent/Athlete meeting will be August 3rd.
• The Jeff Dahlen Memorial Golf Tournament will be August 15th.

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

• An estimate of $3,800 for the gym roof repair was received from Herzog Roofing.
• A quote on the vaporizer overhaul is approximately $4,500.
• Bus body work is needed and being pursued.
• Recall work on the heaters in the 2003 International bus have been completed along with some additional repairs.
• Update on the Federal Stimulus money.
• The level of service from Ehlers Financial Services for work on the Operating Levy is anticipated to be the basic package.

 
Ryan Risbrudt gave a report on 6th Grade.
 
Discussion Items
MSBA Summer Seminar will be held August 12, 13, 14 in Brooklyn Park.
 
There was no interest in the MSBA Delegate Assembly Nomination.
 
Action Items
Wing made a motion to approve the 2009-2010 Health and Safety Attachment 99.   Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve membership in MSBA, MASSP, and MASA for 2009-2010.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve the Grant Stevens Traverse Public Health Contract for 2009-2010 Wing seconded.   MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to set prices and policy at the following:
        Admission Prices:  Adults $5.00, Students $3.00, Seniors(60+) free. 
        Season passes:  Fall:  Family $40, Adult $30, Student $20. 
                                       Winter:  Family $50, Adult $40, Student $20. 
        Activity fees:            Grades 9-12 $50.00/activity, Grades 7-8 $25.00/activity. 
                                       Family maximum $200.00/year.
        Drivers Ed:               Classroom $75.00, Behind the Wheel $200.00
 
        Meals:                              
              Lunch:                                                     Breakfast:
               Elementary Students               $1.65          Students          $0.85
               High School Student               $1.80          Adults             $1.70
               Reduced K-12                       $0.40
               Ala Carte                               $1.00
               Extra Milk                              $0.30
               Adults                                    $3.15
No Ala Carte or extra milk for accounts with a delinquent balance greater than $50.00.  Chronic delinquent accounts will be turned over to a collection agency.
 
Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Bids received for milk:                         
TFC Poultry:                        Esc.       Firm          Cass Clay:                                      Esc.          Firm
     1/2 pint whole milk          .166       .186                1/2 pint whole milk                   .177         
     1/2 pint 2% milk              .157       .177                1/2 pint 2% milk                       .169
     1/2 pint 1% milk              .150       .170                1/2 pint 1% milk                       .162
     1/2 pint skim milk            .144       .164                1/2 pint skim milk                     .157
     1/2 pint chocolate skim    .149       .169                1/2 pint chocolate skim             .176
     6 oz. orange juice                          .255                6 oz. orange juice                                      .250
     6 oz. apple juice                            .255                6 oz. apple juice                                        .250
     6 oz. grape juice                            .255                6 oz. grape juice                                        .250
 
Kemps:                                Esc.       Firm          FSA:                                              Esc.          Firm
     1/2 pint whole milk          .177       .197                1/2 pint whole milk                   .1775        .220
     1/2 pint 2% milk              .168       .188                1/2 pint 2% milk                       .1700        .220
     1/2 pint 1% milk              .162       .182                1/2 pint 1% milk                       .1675        .220
     1/2 pint skim milk            .156       .176                1/2 pint skim milk                     .1575        .220
     1/2 pint chocolate skim    .164       .184                1/2 pint chocolate skim             .1775        .220
     6 oz. orange juice            .180       .220                6 oz. orange juice                                      .340
     6 oz. apple juice              .180       .220                6 oz. apple juice                                        .260
     6 oz. grape juice              .180       .220                6 oz. grape juice                                        .290
 
Rylander made a motion to accept the firm milk bid from TFC Poultry.  Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Bid received for vehicle fuel:
      Ashby Equity:
           Unleaded gasoline                          $0.07 discount
           Diesel                                            $0.06 discount
Wing made a motion to accept the vehicle fuel bid from Ashby Equity.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Bids received for vehicle maintenance:
      Ashby Equity:
           Large busses grease job               $15.00                   Small vehicles grease job             $10.00
           Large busses maintenance            $27.95/hr.              Small vehicles maintenance           $27.95/hr.
           Large busses heavy duty oil            $2.95/qt.              Small vehicles heavy duty oil          $2.95/qt.
           Large busses synthetic oil               $4.00/qt.              Small vehicles synthetic oil              $4.00/qt
      Evansville Automotive:
           Large busses grease / tire job       $25.00                   Small vehicles grease job             $10.00
           Large busses maintenance            $30.00/hr.              Small vehicles maintenance           $30.00hr.
           Large busses heavy duty oil            $1.70/qt.              Small vehicles heavy duty oil          $1.55/qt.
Johnson made a motion to accept the vehicle maintenance bid from Ashby Equity.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Wing made a motion to accept the group bread bid with Lakes Country Service Coop from Sara Lee Bakery.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to set the 2009 Operating Levy at $1,400.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Wing made a motion to accept the donation of  exercise equipment from Brad Gruss.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson introduced Resolution 10.01 announcing availability of 6/7 FTE grades 7-12 Social Studies position and reinstatement rights .  Wing seconded.  Roll call vote:  Johnson-yes, Nelson-yes, Spangler-yes, Rylander-yes, Wing-yes, Hoff-yes, LaRue-yes.  Voting against:  none.  MCU.
 
Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 10:15 pm.  LaRue seconded.  MCU.
                                                                                   
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk