November 20th, 2008

​November 20, 2008
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on November 20, 2008 in the Media Center of the School.  Vice-Chairman S. LaRue called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members LaRue, Nelson, Risbrudt, D. Rylander, J. Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Graham.   Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Renee Melby, Candace Philipson, Perry Butler, Kirby Spangler, and Peter Hoff.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Mrs. Wing moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mr. Risbrudt.  MCU.
 
Mr. J. Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 16, 2008 and November 5, 2008 minutes.
• YTD Financial Report.
• Approval of bills:  October Pre-paid: $40,377.39, October Wire Transfers: $34,634.42, and November bills: $83,955.20.

Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Communication/Delegations
Thank you from the Lorraine Rylander family was read for the memorial flowers that were sent by the Board.
 
Phase I and Phase II Training opportunity dates were presented.
 
There were no nominations for Region I Board.
 
Mr. Butler gave a report on Technology.
 
Ms. Philipson gave a report on Vocal Music K-12 and some information on the Spring 2010 Music Trip.
 
Lakes Country Service Coop ballots were distributed.  Ballots were cast and collected to be submitted.
 
Board Reports
Mrs. Wing gave a report on Ashby Education Foundation.
 
Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Jensen reported on behalf of Mr. Otte:

• December 22 is the K-12 Christmas Concert.
• The Musical “Totally 80’s” will be performed December 4th, 6th, and 7th.

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

• There have been 3 applications for the night custodian position.  Interviews will be set up for next week.
• Propane purchasing has been secured for 2008-2009.
• Type III Vehicle Certification training was held November 3rd.
• There will be a conflict with the January Board Meeting and the MSBA Leadership Conference.  A date change will be decided at the December meeting.

 
 
Discussion Items
MSBA Leadership Conference registrations and reservations need to be made by December 12th for Board Members that are able to attend.
 
There was a continued discussion on cost savings.  It is tabled until the January meeting.
 
Action Items
Mr. D. Rylander made a motion to approve the FY08 Audit Report.  Mr. Risbrudt seconded.  MCU.
 
Mrs. Wing introduced resolution No. 09.03 authorizing issuance of certificates of election and directing School District Clerk to perform other election related duties.  Mr. J. Rylander seconded.  Voting by roll in the affirmative:  Risbrudt, Wing, D. Rylander, Nelson, J. Rylander, LaRue.  Voting by roll in the negative:  none.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made motion to approve the work agreement with Kandace Norby.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
 
Mr. Risbrudt made a motion to adjourn at 8:46 pm.  Mrs. Wing seconded.  MCU.
                                                                                   
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                                                                                    Warren Nelson, Clerk