May 17, 2017

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 17, 2017 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent: Anderson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, John Kent, and Heidi Kent.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the amended agenda, B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 19, 2017 minutes.
• Financial Report for April 2017.
• Approval of bills:  April Handpayables: $19,710.50, April Wire Payments:  $62,806.54, and May bills:  $62,018.03.
• Summer work agreement for Jen Tollefson – Summer Rec Director and Custodial
• Acknowledgement of Donations:  Pederson Tripp Post #357 – Science Fair $300, Music Trip $1,000, Otter Tail Power Company – Community Ed Egg Hunt $50

Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Anderson’s written report was read:  Report on the Wellness Committee and Region 1 Board Meeting.
 
Wing reported on the Fergus Falls Special Education Coop Executive Board Meeting and the Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• Run and Hide Workshop held on April 27th.  The current Crisis Manual/Plan will be re-evaluated.
• Schedules and Registrations for 2017-18 are completed. 
• Baccalaureate will be held May 24th at 7:00 pm.
• Last day of School activities are being planned.
• Graduation will be held May 28th at 2:00 pm.
• Memorial Day Program will be held on May 29th at 9:45 am.

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

• Summer Food Service Program will begin on June 5th.  Mrs. Melby gave an update on the program which will be serving free breakfast to anyone 18 years or younger 4 days a week during June and July.
• Information regarding an open letter to Legislatures regarding property tax relief as recommended by MREA.
• Legislative update.

 
Mrs. Kent gave a report on Science including the 8th Grade Recycling Project, and the 7th Grade Eco Science Project.
 
Discussion Items
The upcoming Graduation Ceremony was discussed noting that the National Honor Society Members will be wearing a white cord.
 
The District Policy Handbook will be reviewed.  A Policy Committee consisting of C. Johnson, S. Wing, and L. Anderson was appointed.
 
A Cross Country Program was discussed.  Hoff made a motion to not pursue a Cross Country Program for 2017-18 and review later if there is more commitment from students.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
There was a discussion on the MSBA School Board Self Evaluation tool.  The Board will use this on-line tool.
 
Action Items
C. Johnson made a motion to approve MSHSL Membership Resolution for 2017-18.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Spangler – yes, Hoff – yes, Rylander – yes, C. Johnson – yes, Wing - yes.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Lakes Country Service Coop 3 year Services Agreement for 2017-2020.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to approve the Lakes County Service Coop Level IV Special Education Proposal.  C. Johnson seconded.  Discussion followed.  Rylander withdrew his motion and tabled the discussion. 
 
C. Johnson made a motion to adopt the revised Wellness Policy No. 533.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion to accept the water softener bid from Culligan.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk