School Board Minutes October 19, 2021

October 19, 2021
 
The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on October 19, 2021 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Member present:  Hoff, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing.  Absent:  Anderson.  Also present were Superintendent/Principal Jon Moore, Assistant Principal Lisa Otte, Renee Melby, Camille Schultz, Heather Dewey, Mary Reedy. and Jeff Seeley.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Hoff moved to approve the agenda.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of September 15, 2021 minutes
• Approval of September 2021 Financial Reports
• Approval of September 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Approval of September 2021 Student Activity Reports
• Approval of bills:  September Handpayables: $5,881.23, September Wire Payments: $103,531.26, October Bills $95.820.17
• Approve resignations:  Laurie Melberg – Paraprofessional, Holly Thompson – Paraprofessional, April Franken - Paraprofessional

• Approve the hiring: Kayla Johnson – Paraprofessional, Carrie Odens – Paraprofessional, Tami Amundson – Long Term Substitute Teacher
• Acknowledge Donations: Class of 2022 from Post Prom Parents $4,826.14

Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
Mary Reedy from Clifton, Larson, Allen presented the FY2021 Financial Audit Presentation and Financial Statements.
 
Jeff Seeley from Ehlers and Associates presented the Moody’s Bond Rating and Bond Sale.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures for Tax-exempt and Tax-advantaged Governmental Bonds.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander introduced Resolution No. 22.05 Adoption Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy for Tax-exempt and Tax-advantaged Governmental Bonds.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson introduced Resolution No. 22.06 naming Ehlers Investment Partners as the District’s investment manager and TD Ameritrade Institutional as an official depository for the 2021A bond proceed funds belonging to the District.  Spangler seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Spangler introduced Resolution No. 22.07 awarding the sale of the Building Bonds Series 2021A.  Hoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson-yes, Spangler-yes, Hoff-yes, Rylander-yes, C. Johnson-yes, Wing-yes.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
 
Principal’s Report
Lisa Otte reported on the following:

• Mrs. Dewey was nominated as the Terrific Staff Member for the month for October
• COVID-19 Update
• Parent Updates
• Community Connection with Ashby Legacy Fund
• Student Council – the vision
• Teacher Assistance Program
• Pledge of Allegiance
• October Elementary Assembly – Respect the World
• Homecoming Events and Activities
• Professional Development Day October 4th
• Special Education Department
• Assessments
• Discipline Rubric
• Administrative Professional Development
• Coming up book study for Staff
• Ongoing areas of focus
  
  

Superintendent/Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• COVID 19 Update
• Enrollment
• Student/Family Support
• Safe Routes to School Project
• Student Experiences
• PLC’s and Professional Development
• New Teacher/Staff Orientation Mentorship Program
• Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant received $47,514.00
• Administrative Professional Development
• District Communication
• Architect for the Building Project
• Kitchen Staffing needs
• Food Delivery challenges
• Staff Roles and Responsibilities
• Baseball field scoreboard
• Plumbing issues
• Boiler maintenance
• Bathroom vandalism
• Transportation vehicles and staffing

 
Camille Schultz reported on Art.
 
Heather Dewey reported on District Assessments, Reading Interventions, and ADSIS (Alternative Delivery of Specialized Educational Services).
 
Discussion Items
Minnesota School Board Association Leadership Conference.
 
COVID-19 Quarantine Policy.
 
COVID testing options for Students and Staff.
 
Action Items
Spangler made a motion to approve the 1st and 2nd Grade fundraiser Dinner and Movie night.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  Spangler seconded.  Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
 
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk