March 18th, 2015

March 18, 2015


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on March 18, 2015 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson, Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Shane Tappe, Renee Melby, John Kent, Ruth Umlauf, Jessie Simon, and Tanya Maethner.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


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


Spangler joined the meeting at 6:05 pm.


Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of February 23, 2015 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  February Handpayables: $27,665.51 February Wire Transfers:  $54,001.49, and March bills: $31,098.92.

Spangler seconded.  MCU.


Communications/Delegations
Notice of Desire to Negotiate from Ashby Education Association was received.
 
Board Reports
Anderson reported she would be attending MSBA Phase III Training in April.


Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Coop Executive Board Meeting, and Ashby Education Foundation.


Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:

• The Winter Sports season has completed.  Accomplishments include the Girls Basketball placing 2nd in the Conference, three Girls Basketball players received All Conference, one Boys Basketball player received All Conference,  Coach Johnson was named as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach of the Section.  Post Season Interviews with Coaches will be completed after the awards banquets.
• Spring Sports season has begun.

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

• The Report on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement was presented and it was noted that it is now part of the World’s Best Workforce.
• Ashby Fire and EMS will be conducting a Mock Crash.  Tentative date is April 27th.
• At present there is one snow day to be made up in the calendar.
• The full time Phy Ed/Health position has been posted.  Jason Mode will fill that position until the end of the school year.
• Mr. Tappe and Mr. Mickelson will be visiting Hutchison where the REACH Program started in Minnesota.
• Lakes Country Honors Program will be May 6th.  Four Seniors, their parents, and Mr. Gronwold will be attending.
• The MN Twins Grant Application has been completed for the Baseball/Softball complex.  Thank you to Kyle Rylander for his work with the grant.
• Kindergarten Round-Up will be held on March 31st at 5:30 pm.
• An outdoor classroom for the Learning Readiness and PreSchool is being planned funded with Parent Aware Grant money.

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

• The dishwasher booster heater is in and working.
• An update was given for on-going bus maintenance.
• Health Insurance bids have been opened and sent to Optum for analysis and comparison.
• An update on the Legislative happenings was given.
• Discussions will be starting on space and staffing issues for Pre-K and Kindergarten for 2015-16.
•  A Board representative is needed for the Governance Board for the Grant County Family Services Collaborative.  Ben Johnson volunteered.

Mrs. Simon gave a report on 3rd Grade.


Mrs. Umlauf gave a report on the Music Department.


Discussion Items
Football for 2015 and beyond was discussed.


Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the following work agreements:
Kandace Norby – Head Softball Coach            Jeremy Knick – Head Boys Basketball Coach
Chad Koep – Assistant Softball Coach              Jeremy Quernemoen – Assistant Boys Baseketball Coach
Andy Peterson – Head Golf Coach                   Tony Ohren – Jr High Boys Basketball Coach
Jen Froemming – Head Track Coach                Troy Mickelson – Head Girls Basketball Coach
Sam Lang – Assistant Track Coach                   Brenda Johnson – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Shelly Hanson – Assistant Track Coach            Brenda  Johnson – Jr High Girls Basketball Coach
Kristine LaVoi – Jr High Track Coach             
Jared Larson – Head Baseball Coach               
Jason Mode – Assistant Baseball Coach           
B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


C. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Tanya Maether, English Teacher, effective March 20, 2015.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Spangler made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeff Risbrudt, Math Teacher, effective June 1, 2015.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Rylander made a motion to approve the 2013-14 Curriculum, Instruction, Student Achievement Report.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.


                                                                                    
                                                                                    Leslie Anderson, Clerk