May 21st, 2012

May 21, 2012


The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on May 21, 2012 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, VanSanten, and Wing present.  Absent:  Spangler.  Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Principal Peter Remboldt, Renee Melby, Tanya Nelson, and Perry Butler.


The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.


Rylander moved to approve the amended agenda.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of April 16, 2012 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  April Handpayables: $113,233.73, April Wire Transfers:  $47,260.24 and May bills: $41,706.12.

Van Santen seconded.  MCU.


Board Reports
Nelson gave a report on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.


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

• New Elementary reading curriculum has been choosen.
• The Local Literacy Plan was presented.

Johnson made a motion to approve the Local Literacy Plan.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 

• National Honor Society Induction of new members and officers was held May 10th.
• Awards Ceremony will be May 22nd, 2:00 pm in the Auditorium.
• Student Council speeches will be held May 22nd.
• Baccalaureate is May 23rd, 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.
• Kindergarten Graduation will be May 24th, 12:30 pm, in the Auditorium.
• Graduation is May 27th, 2:00 pm in the Auditorium.

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

• The water softener install is underway.
• The 2013 Bluebird bus was delivered.
• Bus #5 is in need of body work.
• The district is still waiting on information on the Green Fleet Program.
• The new Elementary Reading Series will be purchased in FY13.  A savings should be seen for on-going supplementary materials with this series.
• Summer maintenance projects should consist of normal cleaning and painting.  Parking lot maintenance is about a year away.
• ECFE and School Readiness staffing arrangements are being worked on.
• There is a need for new carpet in the Pre-School room.
• 2012-13 Paraprofessional staffing is expected to remain stable.
• Mr. Steenblock has secured a Perkins Grant for 8 new welding helmets.

Ms. Nelson gave a report on High School English.
 
Discussion Items
Nelson made a motion to approve the 2013 Technology Capital Outlay list for $28,666.  Discussion followed.  Nelson withdrew the motion.  Johnson made a motion to approve the 2013 Technology Capital Outlay list for $26,266.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.


Mr. Knick joined the meeting and gave a report on 1st Grade.


Action Items
Nelson made a motion to approve MSHSL Membership for 2012-13.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Van Santen made a motion to approve the Technology Use Policy Update.  Johnson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to accept the resignation from Pam Liester.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.


Johnson made a motion to approve the Principal Contract for Shane Tappe for 2012-13.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.


Nelson made a motion to adopt the Health and Safety Policy No. 807.  Van Santen seconded.  MCU.


Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.


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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk