June 24th, 2009

​June 24, 2009
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 24, 2009 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman LaRue called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, LaRue, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.   Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Tom Otte, Renee Melby, Heidi Kent, and John Kent.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mrs. Wing moved to approve the amended agenda.  Mr. Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of minutes May 18, 2009.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  May Pre-paid: $25,413.67, May Wire Transfers:  $46,181.52, and June bills:  $29,416.57.

Mr. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
None.
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing gave a report on the Ashby Education Foundation upcoming fund raiser.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Otte reported on the following:

• There are a few students that are doing some credit recovery work.
• The Crisis Plan is being developed.
• The Science Curriculum for Grades 4 and 5 is being modified.
• Adaptations are being made in the ITV room to allow additional class offerings over the system.
• Summer School Science Academy is scheduled for the first 2 weeks of August with approximately 20 students registered.
• A county wide attendance policy is being developed with the assistance of the County Attorney and Social Services.
• Targeted Services for the After School Program is being researched.
• The September 1, 2009 Staff Workshop Day will be held at Camp Ripley participating in the Confidence Course.
• The Music Trip for 2010 may possibly be delayed.
• An Elementary High Potential, Title I Reading Specialist, and 6th Grade Reading teacher position is being developed that will also include some Paraprofessional time.  Stimulus money will cover some of the costs of the position.  The High School High Potential will be covered by another staff person.

 

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

• The budget impact of the Aid payment shift from 90/10 to 73/27, the property tax recognition adjustment, and the cash flow issue that arise from theses changes.
• Aid Anticipation Certificates for short term borrowing have been considered but it has been decided not to participate at this time.
• The Stimulus Money does not have a positive budget impact as much of it is replacing other Aid adjustments by the State.
• Workers Compensation Insurance has been secured with Indiana Insurance through Vaaler Insurance Agency due to the discontinuance of the previous carrier.

 
Mr. Kent gave a report on his class research of Wind Energy.
 
Discussion Items
The Board will hold a work session on July 13, 2009, 7:00 pm in the Media Center.
 
Action Items
Mr. Rylander made a motion to call for bids on Dairy Products, Vehicle Fuel, and Vehicle Maintenance.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
The 2008-2009 Budget was reviewed with no revisions.
 
Mr. Johnson made a motion to adopt the preliminary 2009-2010 budget as follows.  Mr. Spangler seconded.  MCU.                            Revenue          Expenditure
                                   Fund 01                  2,053,206                      2,181,626
                                   Fund 02                     118,015                         128,673
                                   Fund 04                      55,270                           56,656
                                   Fund 06                        5,000                           25,000
                                   Fund 07                     594,184                         578,910
                                   Fund 09                      54,986                           54,986
                                          Total:               2,880,661                      3,025,851
 
Mr. Rylander made a motion to accept the gift of $1,010.00 in memory of  Palma Casberg from the family .  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Hoff made a motion to adjourn at 8:08 pm.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
                                                                                   
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk