August 17, 2016

​The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on August 17, 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, and John Kent.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Anderson moved to approve the amended agenda, Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Rylander moved to approve the following consent agenda:

• Approval of July 20, 2016 minutes.
• Approval of bills:  July Handpayables: $19,998.51, July Wire Transfers:  $56,086.19, and August bills:  $56,737.40.

B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Communications/Delegations
 
Board Reports
Nelson reported on Lakes Country Service Coop.
 
Rylander reported that there will be an amateur baseball game played on the baseball field this weekend sponsored by the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, and Ashby A’s.
 
Wing reported on Fergus Falls Special Ed Coop.
 
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Niemann reported on the following:

• Current staffing needs:  evening custodian and afternoon bus route driver.  The Kitchen Assistant position has been filled.
• An updated was given on bus maintenance.
• The new bus is expected to be delivered mid September.
• There will be 4 candidates on the ballot for School Board Election for the 4 positions.

 
Principal’s Report
Mr. Meissner reported on the following:

• The Third Grade and Fifth Grade Teacher positions have been filled.
• National Honor Sociey Advisor will be Paula Wojcik.
• Read Well by Third Grade data has been submitted.
• The Office of  Civil Rights paperwork has been submitted.
• The Administrative Assistant position has been filled.
• Mr. Meissner will be attending a New Administrator Conference and a School Law Conference.
• Interviews will be held August 18th for Paraprofessional positions.
• Workshop and Open House Schedules are being finalized.
• The lower Elementary Teachers have concerns due to large class sizes.
• An update was given on the Student Handbook revisions.

 
Athletic Director’s Report
Mr. Kent reported on the following:

• The All Sports meeting for athletes and parents was held on August 1st.
• An update was given on Football and Volleyball.
• The new scoreboard has been installed in the lower gym.
• The Golf Scramble was held on August 14th.
• There are water drainage issues on the softball field that are affecting the dugouts.
• The track has been sprayed.
• The JV and JrHigh Football games will be played in Ashby.
• Coaching needs were discussed.
• The first Volleyball game will be September 1st and the first Football game will be September 6th.

 
Action Items
Rylander made a motion to change the October meeting date to October 26, 2016.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
Anderson made a motion to set the time and date for the Truth-in-Taxation meeting as December 21, 2016, 6:00 PM.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to increase the After School Program fee and reduce staff time.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve the shared Counselor Contract with Battle Lake School.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to appoint Al Niemann as the Identified Official with Authority Setup and Recertificaiton.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to approve Al Niemann, Nate Meissner, Kristin Spangler, and Renee Melby to sign Student Activity checks.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve the hiring of Suzanna Ecker as the Associate Transportation Director/Administrative Assistant.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Jessie Simon, Third Grade Teacher.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Kristine LaVoi, Fifth Grade Teacher.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
B. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Laurie Mellberg, Paraprofessional.  C. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve teaching contract for Kandace Norby, Third Grade Teacher.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve teaching contract for Rachel Ehlert, Fifth Grade Teacher.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to approve additional Teacher time for Reading and Math for the lower Elementary.  B. Johnson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to hire Samantha Olson as Kitchen Assistant.  Nelson seconded.  MCU.
 
C. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation from Bill Liester, Evening Custodian.  Anderson seconded.  MCU.
 
Nelson made a motion to approve the following work agreements: Sandra Barry - Assistant Cook,
Suzanna Ecker - Administrative Assistant, Jill Evavold - Head Cook, Scott Hedstrom - Paraprofessional, Marie Hoffman - Community Education Director, Barbara Kraemer - Media Center Manager, Noelle Kratzke – Jr High Volleyball Coach, Whitney Moore – Head Volleyball Coach, Rose Nissen - Paraprofessional, Samantha Olson - Bus Driver/Kitchen Assistant, Andrew Peterson - Bus Driver, Brenda Risbrudt - Bus Driver, Joyce Rylander - Paraprofessional/Bus Driver, Danielle Schroeder – Assistant Volleyball Coach, Jennifer Tollefson - Paraprofessional/After School Program, Julie Van Santen - Paraprofessional, Michelle Walker - Paraprofessional/After School Program Aide.  Rylander seconded.  MCU.
 
Chair Wing called the meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
 
 
                                                                                                            ______________________
                                                                                                            Leslie Anderson, Clerk