November 15th, 2017

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 15, 2017 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent:  C. Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Renee Melby, John Kent, Autumn Aeling, and Paula Wojcik.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the amended agenda, Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none.
 
Anderson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 25, 2017 minutes.
• Financial Report for October 2017.
• Approval of bills:  October Handpayables: $27,054.75, October Wire Payments:  $66,384.75, and November bills:  $54,376.54.
• Personnel Change:  Termination of Dishwasher Heather Caraway, hire of Spanish Language Interpreter Nancy Estrada.

Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Ballots were cast for Lakes Country Service Coop Board Member.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Lakes Country Service Coop and Fergus Falls Special Education Coop.
 
Athletic Director Report

• West Central Area Ashby Knights had a successful Football Season finishing as Section 2A Champions.
• Head Volleyball Coach position is open.
• Jr High Boys Basketball has 23 participants in Grades 6 – 8.
• Girls Basketball practice started Monday with 24 participants.
• Boys Basketball practice starts next Monday.

 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner written report was read:

• Mr. Meissner attended a 504 workshop in Moorhead on November 1st.
• A Drumline Performance with a great message was presented to Grades 6 -12 on November 2nd.
• Parent Teacher Conferences were held on November 2nd.
• Veteran’s Day Program was held on November 10th.

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

• Bus maintenance update.
• Seeking quotes for a new bus.
• Outdoor PreSchool playground progress.
• Enrollment update.
• Storage container is on site.
• A positive note received from a Football Official was read.
• Sealed bids for the sale on an enclosed trailer will be sought.

 
Ms. Wojcik gave a report on Yearbook, Video Club, and Communication Arts/School Newspaper.
 
Ms. Aeling gave a report on First Grade.
 
Discussion Items
MSBA Leadership Conference in January was discussed.
 
Ag2School Tax Credit Projection was discussed.
 
First Reading of the 400 series of Board Policy Revisions.
 
Action Items
Anderson made a motion to approve the Early Childhood Screening with Horizon Public Health.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve the School Calendar for 2018-19.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve the addition of MDE Violence and Harassment Policy #413 to both student handbooks and the staff handbook.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander  made a motion to adjourn.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk