March 18, 2020

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 18, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM in social distancing seating with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Wing Absent:  C. Johnson, Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Kris Roley, Troy Mickelson, Heidi Kent, and Dustin Steenblock.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the amended agenda.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of February 19, 2020 minutes with name spelling correction
• Approval of February 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of bills:  February Handpayables: $10,264.98, February Wire Payments: $105,620.62
• Approval of Resignation of Al Niemann as Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

• Acknowledge Donations:  Dalton Free Lutheran Parish – Angel Fund $585.06, Chris Larson - $24 to Ashby Legacy Fund, Land O Lakes (matching Grant to Ashby Equity) - $1,250 for Sensory Area in PreSchool and $250 for Elementary Sleds

B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported on Region I Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• 2020 Grant County Fun Fest possibly being cancelled
• School and Home Connection and Communications
• Distant Learning including Technology needs and Instructional Delivery
• Child Care and Food Service during COVID-19 situation
• Student Support
• Class offerings
• Safety and Security
• Teaching and Learning
• Notables from Classrooms and Clubs:  February I Love to Read Month, Author Lovegreen visit, Snow Week, K-12 Andes Ski Trip, Girls and Boys Basketball seasons

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus updates
• Maintenance projects
• Enrollment update
• Counselor connection
• MCA/MTAS testing
• March 18, 2020 School Closure Guidance for MN Public Schools

 
Kris Roley reported on Elementary Special Education.
 
Troy Mickeson reported on Secondary Special Education.
 
Discussion Items
Consider Revising the 2020-21 School Calendar due to a conflict with Parent Teacher Conferences.
 
COVID-19 Discussion.
 
Action Items
Anderson made a motion to post for a Second Grade Teacher opening.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk