June 17th, 2013

 
June 17, 2013


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 17, 2013 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  LaRue and Nelson.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, Jeremy Knick, and Perry Butler.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


Rylander moved to approve the amended agenda, Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of May 20, 2013 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  May Handpayables: $24,535.88, May Wire Transfers:  $51,608.92 and June bills: $25,690.16.

Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Board Reports
Nelsons had written report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop was distributed.


Hoff reported that the City of Ashby is looking for a School Board Representative to serve on the Ashby Economic Development Committee.


Wing gave a report on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.


Principal’s Report
Mr. Tappe reported on the following:

• A new School calendar option for 2013-14 was presented to the Board.  Johnson made a motion to accept the 2013-14 calendar as presented.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
• The Minnesota Department of Education Disciplinary Incident Report has been completed.
• Mr. Koep is up for tenure this year.  Mr. Tappe recommends that he be granted tenure.
• Interview for the Special Ed Teacher position have been completed and Troy Mickelson has been chosen to fill that position.
• Information from the School Social Worker Joanne Larson was provided to the Board.
• 7th Grade Social Studies and 7th Grade English curriculums have been selected that are aligned with state standards and will be purchased.
• A meeting with Sandy Kitzman regarding the Special Education Continuous Improvement Monitoring Plan provided data on areas that improvements can be made.

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

• The Public Health Contract with Prairie Ridge Hospital is in the process of being renewed.
• Summer custodial staffing will include two student CEP workers.  The building maintenance progress will be monitored to see if additional staff is needed.
• Affordable Health Care Act workshops, webinars, and conference sessions are still ongoing.  Calculations will be done to determine which category the District falls in.
• The Jim Klobuchar Bike Ride used the school facilities June 8th and 9th.  Mr. Jensen thanked Leo, Jill, and Renee for their contributions in making it a success.
• The Summer Rec Program under the direction of Hayley Stevens is rolling smoothly.

Mr. Knick gave a report on the summer Speed and Strength Program.


Discussion Items
The Board will renew the Minnesota Rural Education Association Membership for 2013-14.


The Technology Team report was given and discussed. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of 15 computers, 6 monitors, and 3 iPads.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Action Items
Rylander made a motion to call for bids for dairy products, and vehicle fuel and maintenance.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the revised FY13 Budget as follows:
                                              Revenue     Expenditure
                             Fund 01  2,376,614        2,516,524
                             Fund 02     140,500           149,007
                             Fund 04       61,320             94,281
                             Fund 07     524,458           529,625
                                Total:   3,102,892        3,289,437
Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve the FY14 Budget as follows:
                                              Revenue     Expenditure
                             Fund 01  2,499,195        2,507,587
                             Fund 02     147,000           157,837
                             Fund 04       76,892             95,154
                             Fund 07     551,478           532,800
                                Total:   3,274,565        3,293,378
Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve the Superintendent Contract with Allan Jensen.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to commit $33,280 for banked sick leave for FY13.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to accept the Head Girls Basketball Coach Resignation from Trevor Schneeberger.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to approve the Principal Evaluation Policy for 2013-14.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve the Certified Staff Wage Adjustments for FY14.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve the teaching contract for Troy Mickelson.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to accept the following donations:  Ted Stevens $1,200 and Paul Tote $400 for the 8th Grade Science Field Trip, Fergus Falls Area Garden Club $500 for the garden project;  Douglas County $750 for SHIP Grant.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve the work agreement with Andrea Knick for Head Volleyball Coach.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the following fundraisers:  Football – coupon books, Band – teen dance.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Hoff made a motion to accept the Jr. High Baseball Coach resignation from Jeremy Knick.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk