November 17, 2021 School Board Mintues

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 17, 2021 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/Principal Moore, Business Manager Renee Melby, Tracy Westrom, Cole Ellison, and Laraya Hammer.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the agenda.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 19, 2021 minutes
• Financial Reports for October 2021
• Approval of bills:  October Handpayables: $23,432.60, October Wire Payments:  $128,606.81, and November bills:  $127,577.86
• Consider hiring Amber Driggins-PreSchool Paraprofessional, Marcia Koefod-Kitchen Assistant
• Consider approving resignation of Kipper Nelson – Head Girls Basketball Coach
• Consider hiring Brenda Johnson – Head Girls Basketball Coach, Troy Mickelson – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
• Consider approving Winter Coaching agreements:  John Holston – Head Boys Basketball, Jeremy Quernemoen – Assistant Boys Basketball, Cody Nordick – Jr High Boys Basketball
• Consider approving maternity leave for Marisa Baune

Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported that the Ag Departments from Ashby and West Central Area have met regarding possible grant funding.
 
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and Lakes Country Service Coop Meeting
 
Assistant Principal’s Report
Ms, Otte’s written report was available.
 
Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• COVID-19 update
• Enrollment update
• Communications and Student and Family support
• Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project
• Upcoming Teacher Workshop November 29, 2021
• Technology update
• Community Connection
• Building project update
• Food Service – Staffing, Food Delivery
• Building issues
• Transportation update

 
Tracy Westrom reported on Third Grade.
 
Cole Ellison reported on Second Grade.
 
Activities Report
Mr. Peterson reported on the following:

• Fall Volleyball Season
• Fall Football Season
• Winter Girls Basketball
• Winter Boys Basketball
• Spring season planning

 
Action Items
Spangler made a motion to approve the FY21 Financial Audit as presented by Clifton Larson Allen at the October meeting.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Teacher Seniority List.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2021-2023 Teacher Master Agreement.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the start of an Ashby Robotics Team for the 2021-22 School Year.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to approve the Junior Class Fundraiser and Student Council and Honor Society fundraisers.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded. MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at pm 6:58 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk