School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on September 18, 2019 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, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent: Hoff, Rylander.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Brenda Johnson, Laura Pettit, and Mary Reedy.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the agenda.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  none
 
C. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of August 21, 2019 minutes
• Financial Reports for August 2019
• Approval of bills: August Handpayables: $3,100.90, August Wire Payments: $79,429.69, Student Activity August payments $424.83, and September bills:  $106,791.88
• Personnel Changes:  Hire: Maizy Spangler-After School Program Assistant.  Work Agreement:  Jenny Tollefson – Title I Lead Para and Before School Program.  Accept resignation from Hunter Plaster - Paraprofessional.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Your Cause $48 for Ashby Legacy Fund

B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegatations
Mary Reedy from Clifton, Larson, Allen LLP presented the FY19 Financial Report.
 
Ending Youth and Family Homelessness.
 
REA Annual Conference.
 
MSBA Annual Convention in January 2020.
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported on upcoming Homecoming Football Game with Current and Former Board Members being invited to participate in presenting the flag during the National Anthem.
 
Anderson reported on the referendum committee meeting.
 
Wing reported on Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting and the Fergus Falls Special Ed District Executive Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Student and Families:  Community Connections, School and Home Connections, Communication
• Processes:  Behavior Management, Attendance, Grading, Student Support, Safety and Security
• Teaching and Learning:  PLC’s and PD, Observations, New Teacher Orientation/Mentorship Program, Teacher and Employee Relations, Assessment and Data, Curriculum

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus Updates
• Maintenance Projects
• Enrollment update
• T21 (Tobacco 21) in Grant County
• Update on Referendum Renewal Progress

 
Laura Pettit reported on 5th Grade.
 
Brenda Johnson reported on 4th Grade.
 
Action Items
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve Annual Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Discrimination Laws.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve Renee Melby and Al Niemann authority to electronically transfer funds as allowed by MS471.38 and between Money Market and Checking Accounts.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to certify the 2019 Pay 2020 Levy at the maximum.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to accept Rylander Insurance Agency as the Ashby Public School Insurance Broker.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion approving participation in the Teachers Retirement Part Time Teacher Program for Camille Schultz with employee paying the employer contributions on the difference between full-time contract salary and part-time salary.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to adjourn.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk