June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 20, 2018 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  L. Anderson, C. Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Tom Gronwold, and Tabitha Cadmus.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Rylander moved to approve the amended agenda, Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of May 16, 2018 minutes.
• Financial Report for May 2018.
• Approval of bills:  May Handpayables: $23,674.67, May Wire Payments:  $67,287.04, and June bills:  $64,051.79.
• Personnel Changes:  Resignation Norma Larson – Dishwasher, Resignation Paula Wojcik - NHS Advisor, Hire Tanner Langlie - Jr. High Boys’ BB Coach, Hire Jonathan Moore - PK-12 Principal, Hire Lisa Burrington – Long Term High School Math Substitute, Hire Naomi Anderson – NHS Advisor.
• Approve Work Agreement for 2018-19 with Jon Hansen – IT Coordinator.
• Approve Membership Renewals: MASMS - Leo Ohren,  MREA, MSBA.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Letterwinners Club - $2,569 Weight Room Equipment, A/C Masonry - $500 Batting Cage Project.

Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Training Date for the move to Electronic Board Documents was set for July 16, 2018, 6:00 PM.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Education Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• Senior Class Trip
• Day of Caring
• Staff Workshops
• DIRS Report for 2017-18 has been completed
• Transitioning Mr. Moore into the position

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

• Ashby Legacy Foundation continues to move forward.
• Update of busses.  New bus will arrive soon.
• MN Diesel Replacement Program information was provided.
• Update on summer maintenance projects.
• No known changes in enrollment.
• District Fund Balance Policy that was adopted on May 16, 2011.
• Proper procedure for adopting district policy changes.
• Update on Legislative information.
• Filing period for school board election runs from July 31st to August 14th.
• Discussion on the need for additional Counselor time.

 

• MN School Bus Train the Trainer Seminar that he will be attending July 24-27.

 
Mr. Gronwold reported on Day of Caring and end of year activities.  On behalf of the Staff he thanked
Mr. Meissner and welcomed Mr. Moore.
 
Discussion Items
Second Reading of Policies 701-721.
 
First Reading for Policies 801,802, 805, 806, 807, and 901 - 907.
 
Possible Purchase of a New School Bus.
 
Timing of New Security Door Installation.
 
Action Items
B. Johnson made a motion to approve Support Staff Salary Schedule for FY19.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the 2018-2019 Preliminary Budget.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
                                               Revenue     Expenditure
                             Fund 01  3,086,835        3,028,966
                             Fund 02     180,600           193,875
                             Fund 04     102,216           123,303
                             Fund 07     527,148           534,250
                             Fund 08       25,000             25,000
                                Total:   3,921,799        3,905,394
 
B. Johnson made a motion to call for Bids on Dairy Products, Vehicle Fuel & Maintenance.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion approving committed funds for Administrative Unused Sick Leave in the amount of $6,580.00.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Member Rylander introduced Resolution No. 18.03 Relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Barb Kraemer, a Probationary Teacher.  Member Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, K. Spangler – yes, Hoff – yes, Rylander – yes, Wing – yes.  Voting against:  none.  Whereupon said resultion was declared duly passed and adopted.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to increase the Counselor time of Tabitha Cadmus to .5 and to revisit after the first semester.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to adjourn.   Hoff seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at  8:05 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk