School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in special session on October 5, 2016 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Spangler.   Also present were Superintendent Al Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, and Renee Melby.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda, Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 21, 2016 minutes.
• Approve personnel changes:  Amended work agreement for Camille Schultz-Van Driver, Amended work agreement for Joe Barfknecht-Paraprofessional, Work Agreement with Blaine Barry-Bus Route Driver

Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Request for Proposal Response Forms from Insurance Brokers were distributed.
 
Rylander left the meeting at 6:21 pm.
 
Nelson made a motion to accept Rylander Insurance Agency as the Ashby Public School Insurance Broker.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 26, 2016 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Anderson, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, and Wing present.  Absent:  Spangler.   Also present were Superintendent Al Niemann, Principal Nate Meissner, Renee Melby, Kandace Norby, Jeremy Knick, Mary Reedy.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the agenda, Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of October 5, 2016 minutes.
• Financial Report for September 2016.
• Approval of bills:  September Handpayables: $104,718.99, September Wire Transfers:  $56,051.61, and October bills:  $93,702.75.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Peter Nelson – Asus Transformer Tablet and Docking Keyboard, Ashby American Leigon Auxiliary - $100 for Library Books

 
Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Mary Reedy from Clifton, Larson, Allen, LLP presented the FY2016 Financial Audit.
 
MSBA Leadership Conference is January 12-13, 2017.  Phase I, II, and III Training is also available. 
 
Concurrent Enrollment changes will be phased in by 2022 with the course fee increasing from $1,800 to $3,000.
 
Board Reports
Nelson reported on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• First round of OLPA (Optional Local Purpose Test) Reading Testing is done for Grades 3-6 and 7, 8, 10.  Math OLPA’s will take place in early December.
• Veteran’s Day Program will be held in the Auditorium on November 11th at 10:00 am for all students, staff, and open to the Public.
• Parent Teacher Conferences were held on October 24th.

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

• The Consent Agenda fits the Ashby School Policy.
• An afternoon bus route driver is needed again.

 
Mr. Knick reported on 1st Grade.
 
Mrs. Norby reported on 3rd Grade.
 
 
Discussion Items
A proposal for Signage above the Main Doors was presented.  C. Johnson made a motion to move forward with Design #1.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Action Items
Anderson made a motion to approve the 2016-17 Collaborative Agreement with West Central MN Communities Action Partnership for Head Start.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to nominate Suzanne Wing as a Board Member for the Lakes Country Service Coop Board Election.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Nelson-yes, Anderson-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-abstained.  MCU.
 
Volunteer Release and Waiver Form was tabled.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the 2017 Early Childhood Screening Agreement with Horizon Public Health.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk