November 2020

November 12, 2020
 
The School Board of District 261 met in special session on November 12, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Anderson via Zoom, Hoff via Zoom, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander via Zoom, Spangler via Zoom, and Wing.  Absent:  none.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore via Zoom, Renee Melby, and Jon Hansen via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda. Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 21, 2020 minutes
• Approval Personnel Changes- approve Janet Niemann for Long Term Middle School Teacher, Accept Resignation of Harlie Huelsman – Paraprofessional, approve hiring Alyssa Malecha - Paraprofessional

Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes. Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Discussion Items
Combined Polling Place.
 
Action Items
B. Johnson made a motion to Canvas the School Board Election Results as follows:
            Candidate                   Votes
            Heidi Hoff                  701
            Corey Johnson            602
            Brian Johnson             368
            Benjamin Johnson       510
            Kirby Spangler            627
            Write-in                       17
 
Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.

Rylander made a motion to approve purchase of a 2021 Thomas Mini bus in the amount of $54,504.65.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk
 
November 18, 2020
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 18, 2020 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Anderson via Zoom, Hoff via Zoom, B. Johnson via Zoom, C. Johnson via Zoom, Rylander via zoon, Spangler via Zoom, and Wing.  Absent:  none.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Moore, Renee Melby, Andy Peterson, Jon Hansen via Zoom, Naomi Anderson via Zoom, and Anna Johnson via Zoom.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spangler moved to approve the agenda.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of November 12, 2020 minutes
• Approval of October 2020 Financial Reports
• Approval of October 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of bills:  October Handpayables: $8,694.35, October Wire Payments: $119,522.83, November Bills $101,579.06
• October Student Activity Balances
• Report on COVID-19 funding

Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Lakes Country Service Coop Board Election
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported on MN School Board Association Legislative Advocacy.
 
Anderson reported on Region 1.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Halloween Parade
• Conferences held November 12th
• Student and Family Support
• COVID reporting
• Communication with families
• Technology
• Scheduling during different Learning Models
• Safety and Security
• PLC’s and Professional Development with moving to Distance Learning
• Teacher and Employee Relations
• Assessment and Data
• Science Curriculum
• Administrative Professional Development

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

• Bus Updates
• Maintenance Updates
• Enrollment Update
• COVID Status Update
• Thanked the School Board for the treats given to the Staff

 
Naomi Anderson reported on High School English.
 
Anna Johnson reported on Counseling.
 
Activity Director’s Report
Andy Peterson reported on the following:

• Fall 2020 Sports Seasons for Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
• Governor Walz announcement regarding a 4 week delay for Winter Season Sports
• Winter Sports Coaching Assignments

 
Discussion Items
Facilities Committee Building Assessment Update.
 
Timeline for a May 11th Election.
 
Action Items
Combined Polling Place Resolution was tabled.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve the FY20 Financial Audit as presented on October 21, 2020 by Mary Reedy, Clifton, Larson, Allen LLP.  Anderson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk