May 15th, 2008

​May 15, 2008
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 15, 2008 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman J. Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham, LaRue, Risbrudt, D. Rylander, J. Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Nelson.   Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, and Renee Melby.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Risbrudt moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Wing  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 17, 2008 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  April  Hand-payables: $38,522.51, April Wire Transfers: $29,815.86, and May bills: $95,233.92.

Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Thank you was read from Julia Zieman on behalf of the High Potential Students in appreciation of the support of the Challenge Academy.
 
Thank you was read from Megan Gullickson for the nomination and being selected as a recipient of a scholarship from Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Board Reports
Mr. LaRue reported on law changes regarding primary elections and the organization of the Planning and Finance Committees.
 
Principal’s Report

• There appears to be no interest to move Homecoming to the 1st week of school.
• Mr. Otte asked the Board if there would be any interest in changing graduation back to Friday evening instead of Sunday afternoon in the future.
• Lakes Country Honors Banquet was attended by four seniors.
• Senior Class Trip will be this Saturday through Monday.
• Elementary Track and Field Day is tomorrow.
• Music Concert will be May 20th.
• Ashby Softball Team has won the 2008 Pheasant Conference Title.
• Baccalaureate and Senior Awards will be held Wednesday May 21st.
• Kindergarten Graduation will be held Thursday May 22nd.
• The EDUSS server has arrived with installation and training to follow.
• Summer School will be offered for Grades K-6 for 3 weeks in June.
• An after school program is being looked into in cooperation with the City of Ashby with the possibility of applying for a grant.
• Challenge Academy in Alexandria will be attended by 10 students.
• The Swimming Lesson schedule is being reviewed.
• Graduation will be held Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 pm.

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

• An update on building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and bus maintenance was given.
• The fuel bid options from Ashby Equity for 2008-2009 have been agreed upon.
• An update on the license requirement to drive the mini bus was given.
• Pomme de Terre Agency Director Dr. Lundstrom has negotiated a part time contract for 2008-2009 with the Consortium

 
Brenda Johnson joined the meeting at 7:45 pm.
 
Mrs. Johnson gave a report on 4th Grade.
 
Discussion Items
Association fees for Head Coaches was discussed.
 
Lori Risbrudt joined the meeting at 7:50 pm.
 
Summer building maintenance projects were discussed.
 
Athletic facilities upgrades were discussed.
 
Parking lot maintenance was discussed and bids are being sought for seal coating.
 
Staffing for 2008-2009 was discussed.
 
Minnesota Department of Education School Nutrition Programs Administrative Review was conducted this week.
 
Mrs. Risbrudt gave a presentation on an English trip to London for June 2009.  Mr. LaRue made a motion to allow Mrs. Risbrudt to explore the trip abroad.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Energy saving ideas were discussed.
 
Action Items
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the Administrative contracts for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to approve the donation of $200 from the Ashby Lions for the Library.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve the donation of $400 from the West Otter Tail Crop Improvement Assoc. to the FFA.  Mr. D. Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to move the June meeting to June 26th, 7:00 pm.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to adjourn at 9:12 pm.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk