School Board Minutes

The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on June 19, 2019 in the Media Center of the School.  Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, B. Johnson, Rylander, Spangler, and Wing present.  Absent: Anderson, C. Johnson.  Also present were Superintendent Niemann, Principal Jon Moore, Renee Melby, Paula Wojcik, and Lori Christianson.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Recognition of Visitors:  Lori Christianson
 
Current Capital Bonding Status was presented by Lori Christianson of ICS Consulting Inc.
 
B. Johnson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of May 15, 2019 minutes
• Financial Reports for May 2019
• Approval of bills:  May Handpayables: $9,443.80,  May Wire Payments: $89,353.50, and June bills:  $57,439.33

• Personnel Changes:  Approve work agreements for 12 month employees – Renee Melby, Suzanna Ecker, Leo Ohren, Dave Gorghuber.  Approve work agreements for Marie Hoffman, Jill Evavold, Wendy Walvatne.  Approve .33 contract for Spanish Teacher Brenda Romereim.  Approve full time teaching contract with overload for Music Teacher Anthony Munsterman.  Approve contract for Jon Moore for the 2019-20 School Year.  Accept resignation of Jennifer Froemming as A-B-E Head Track Coach.
• Acknowledge Donations:  Your Cause $24.00 to Ashby Legacy Fund, Ashby A’s $1,205.79 for ball park agralime, Ashby Letterwinners $3,415.35 for Weight Room Equipment, Ashby Equity $625.00 donation to Ashby Backpack Program. 

Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Board Reports
B. Johnson reported SAL Street Dance proceeds to be donated to the Ashby Legacy Fund.
 
Wing reported on the Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop Meeting and the Lakes Country Service Coop Board Meeting.
 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Moore reported on the following:

• Day of Caring
• 7th Grade Birding Field Tip
• Senior Class Trip
• 6th Grade Class Trip
• 8th Grade Science Museum Field Trip
• Kindergarten Graduation
• Awards Day
• Graduation
• Memorial Day Program
• Elementary Track and Field Day / Community Lunch
• Staff Appreciation event hosted by Ashby Legacy Fund
• Targeted Services
• Statistics from daily attendance and tardies
• District Leadership Academy
• Recommendation to increase Anna Johnson from .5 to .8 and responsibilities
• New Spanish Teacher Brenda Romereim
• New Music Teacher Anthony Munsterman

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

• Legislative Update
• Bus Updates
• Maintenance Projects
• Enrollment Update
• Pathway II funding approval for FY20 and FY21
• Congratulations to the Ashby Fishing Team

 
Paula Wojcik reported on DAC Duties, High School English, Ashby Legacy Fund, and Drama Club.
 
Discussion Items
Initiating a Drama Club.
 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to approve membership in Minnesota School Board Association for the 2019-20 School Year.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve membership in Minnesota Rural Education Assocation for the 2019-20 School Year.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve membership in the Minnesota State High School League for the 2019-20 School Year.  Rylander seconded.
 
Hoff made a motion to approve the 2019-20 Budget.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU
                                 Revenue       Expenditure
           Fund 01       3,337,217          3,331,073
           Fund 02          179,150             208,001
           Fund 04          113,176               80,875
           Fund 07          548,939             535,325
           Fund 08              5,000                 5,000
               Total:       4,183,482          4,160,274
 
Rylander made a motion to approve .3 additional contract time for Anna Johnson.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve contract for BSN Sports/Nike Rewards Program.  Hoff seconded.  MCU.
 
Spangler made a motion to approve calling for bids on dairy products, vehicle maintenance and fuel.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff introduced resolution No. 19.04 Regarding Board Control of Extra Curricular Activities.  B. Johnson seconded.  Roll call vote:  B. Johnson – yes, Spangler – yes, Hoff – yes, Rylander – yes, Wing – yes.  Absent:  Anderson, C. Johnson.  MCU.
 
Rylander made a motion for the formation of a Drama Club as presented by Paula Wojcik.  Spangler seconded.  MCU.
 
Hoff made a motion to adjourn.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.  Wing called the meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk