May 17th, 2007

​May 17, 2007
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 17, 2007 in the Media Center of the School.  Chairman Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members LaRue, Nelson Risbrudt, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Bestul and Graham.  Also present were Allan Jensen, Roger Jansen, Renee Melby, and Jeanne Miller
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mr. Nelson moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. LaRue.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 19, 2007 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  April Hand-payables: $35,364.73, April Wire Transfers: $29,251.57, and May bills: $33,596.98.

Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing reported on the Ashby Education Foundation.  To date the Foundation has received $15,000.00 in donations or pledges towards their 2007 goal of $30,000.00.
 
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Jansen reported on the following:

• Scheduling for next year has been completed.
• National Honor Society Induction was held with 8 new members.
• DARE Graduation is taking place this evening.
• Baccalaureate will be May 23rd, 7:00 pm, followed by Senior Awards.
• Graduation will be held Sunday May 27th, 2:00 pm.  There will be 29 graduates.
• The Seniors will leave on their class trip tomorrow.
• The Administration and Staff would like to thank the Board for the breakfast for Teacher Appreciation.
• The FFA Banquet was held May 8th.
• The Lakes Country Service Coop honors banquet was held with Erica Sorenson and Kayla Norenberg being recipients of scholarships.
• Kindergarten Roundup was held on April 26th with 11 children attending.
• Kindergarten Graduation will be held May 25th.
• The Musical “Charlie Brown” was performed May 4-6th.  Mr. Jansen commended Mrs. Trosvig and the students on the fine performance.
• Elementary Track and Field will be held May 23rd.
• Spring Sports are nearing the end of their regular seasons and will start playoffs next week.
• Mr. Otte will spend a day here next week to help make a smooth transition.

 
Sharyn Graham joined the meeting at 7:30 PM
 
 
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on the following:

• There is nothing new on the boiler issue.
• There will be a dinner for the interview committee, board members, and Mr. and Mrs. Otte.  May 30th was the date selected by the Board.
• Brenda Johnson will continue as the Summer Rec Director.
• The School has been contacted by several parties interested in leasing the FCC License that the school holds.  More information will be gathered.

 
Mrs. Miller gave a report on her Special Ed Classroom including the new testing requirements.
 
Discussion Items
The discussion continued on the need for used pianos.  Mrs. Trosvig will look at a used piano from Carlson Music.  The Presbyterian Church also has a used piano that will be looked at.
 
The Athletic Director position will be separated from the Principal position for at least the first year.  The Board directed the Administration to look into methods of staffing the position.
 
The Bullying Policy was reviewed.
 
Action Items
Mrs. Graham made a motion to accept the donation from the Legion as follows:  $1,000 Summer Rec;  8th Grade Field Trip $270;  Science Room garden $30;  Bass drum $400;  Challenge Academy $900.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to accept the resignation of Kerry Hample for the Elementary Music Position.  Mr. Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to accept the resignation of Tim Christianson as Head Boys Basketball Coach.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to amend the 2006-2007 Budget as follows.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
                                      Revenue                       Expenditure
Fund 01             2,082,255                       2,255,959
Fund 02                109,015                          112,183
Fund 04                  38,695                            46,175
Fund 06                    4,000                            50,000
Fund 07                496,168                          579,215
Fund 09                  83,868                            90,562
                    Total:          2,814,001                       3,134,094
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve the K-12 Principal contract with Tom Otte.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve the early retirement package of $7,000 as requested to Sue Krohn and the early retirement package of $7,000 as requested to Les Zuehlsdorff.  Mrs. Graham seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. LaRue made a motion to approve a 3 Year Extended Leave to Les Zuehlsdorff and a 3 Year Extended Leave to Sue Krohn.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing made a motion to change the next meeting date to June 25th, 7:00 pm.  Mr. LaRue seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Nelson made a motion to adjourn at 9:20 pm.  Mr. LaRue  seconded.  MCU.
 
 
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk