March 20th, 2008

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June 26, 2008
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 26, 2008 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman J. Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham, LaRue, Nelson, Risbrudt, D. Rylander, J. Rylander, and Wing present.  Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, and Cindy Welch.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Graham.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of May 15, 2008 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  May Hand-payables: $66,199.36, May Wire Transfers: $37,115.99, and June bills: $51,312.38.

Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
A thank you from Miles Wing for the support of the Challenge Academy was read.
 
Board Reports
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region 1.
 
Mr. LaRue gave a report from the Finance Committee.  It was decided to schedule a meeting to discuss budget issues and the possibility of looking at an operating referendum.
 
Mrs. Wing gave a report on Ashby Education Foundation.
 
Principal’s Report

• Summer School was attended by 26 students with a focus on reading, writing, and science activities. 
• An after school program is being pursued for 2008-2009.
• Beverage machines under the Pepsi contract will offer healthier beverages and a vending machine for healthy snacks is being looked into.
• The first session of Genesis training was held this week for the office staff.
• The Jeff Dahlen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held August 16, 2008.

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

• Ron Monson has resigned as bus driver.  Mr. Jensen is trying to get a group together to get bus driver endorsements.
• During the summer months the garbage costs will be reduced by cutting back to one dumpster to be dumped every other week.  A garbage compactor is being pursued that will result in a 3 year payback.
• Competitive bids were received for Workers Compensation Insurance.  The district will remain with the current carrier.
• Proposals for property, casualty, liability, and vehicle insurance will be sought.

 
Cindy Welch gave a report on Kindergarten.
 
Discussion Items
Mrs. Graham made a motion to not renew the membership in MREA for 2008-2009.  Mr. D. Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Summer staffing was discussed.  Painting will be done in the gym foyer this summer.
 
The 2008 Legislative policy changes affecting K-12 Education were presented.
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to accept the resignation of Karen Lundstrom as Pomme de Terre Curriculum Director/ITV Director and to rehire her on a part time basis as stated in the contract.  Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU. 
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the quote from L & M Services for parking lot maintenance.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to agree to the tax abatement process for TFC Poultry.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to call for bids for dairy products, bread products, and vehicle fuel, and vehicle maintenance to be opened at the July 17, 2008 board meeting.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to revise the 2007-2008 budget as follows.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
                                                                 Revenue                   Expenditure
                                   Fund 01                  2,073,781                      2,252,631
                                   Fund 02                     109,515                         120,405
                                   Fund 04                      43,806                           47,014
                                   Fund 06                        5,000                           50,000
                                   Fund 07                     606,846                         578,015
                                   Fund 09                      82,000                           82,715
                                         Total:                2,920,948                      3,130,780
Mr. LaRue made a motion to adopt the preliminary 2008-2009 budget as follows.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.                                               Revenue      Expenditure
                                   Fund 01                  2,048,624                      2,392,334
                                   Fund 02                     120,215                         128,673
                                   Fund 04                      44,575                           47,415
                                   Fund 06                        3,000                           50,000
                                   Fund 07                     609,515                         581,414
                                   Fund 09                      54,986                           54,986
                                          Total:               2,880,915                      3,254,822
 
Mrs. Graham made a motion to approve the teacher contracts for Allan Huls for Instrumental Music, and Jeremy Knick for Kindergarten .  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to accept the gift of $50.00 from Marla Turner for the Turner Outstanding Musicianship Award in honor of the 2008 recipient Tonia Fitzsimmons and the gift of $500.00 from the Pelican Lake Health Care Center Resident Council for the Library.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to adjourn at 10:02 pm.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
                                                                                   
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk