School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, January 9, 2006

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, January 9, 2006.  Members present were:  Derickson, Kelsey, Mattison, and Myers.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Judy Westerman, Norm Johnson, Jolene Dammann, Denise Clarke, and Joe Dietl were also in attendance.

 

Temporary Chairman Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Interviews were conducted with Mr. Norm Johnson and Mrs. Judy Westerman regarding their interest in the open Board seat in Precinct 2.

 

The Board voted by straw ballot to appoint Mrs. Judy Westerman to the open Board seat in Precinct 2.  Mrs. Westerman – 3 votes; Mr. Johnson – 1 vote.

 

Under the leadership of Director Derickson, newly appointed Board Member Westerman recited the Oath of Office.

 

Temporary Chairman Brennan called for nominations for Chairman.  Myers nominated Derickson.  Kelsey made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Derickson as Chairman.  Motion carried.

 

Chairman Derickson called for nominations for Vice Chairman.  Kelsey nominated Moldan for Vice Chairman, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried.

 

Myers nominated Clarke for Clerk, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried.

 

Kelsey nominated Mattison for Treasurer.  Myers made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mattison as Treasurer.  Motion carried.

 

Chairman Derickson appointed the following committee members:

MSHSL – Myers

Legislative – Derickson

Negotiations and Personnel of Certified Staff – Mattison, Clarke, and Moldan;

Derickson alternate

Negotiations and Personnel of Non-Certified Staff – Mattison, Kelsey, and Clarke;

            Derickson alternate

Staff Development – Mattison, Westerman alternate

System Accountability – Myers and Derickson; Westerman alternate

Redwood County Joint Powers Board – Moldan; Kelsey alternate

Tri-County Joint Powers Board – Westerman; Myers alternate

Community Education – Kelsey; Myers alternate

Finance Committee – Mattison, Clarke, and Myers

Technology Planning – Derickson

RRCNet – Clarke, Derickson, and Myers

 

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Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the December 19, 2005 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Principal Olson reported that the District has received a large anonymous donation to be used for the Auto Shop in the new addition.  Last Friday he took the students on a short tour of the addition.  There will be an Open House to dedicate the building on January 22nd at 2:00 beginning with a short program in the gym.  The 1st Semester ends January 20th.  There will be a staff workday on January 23rd.  Students with a very large number of detentions that have not been served on time, will be given in-school suspension instead.  Next years’ scheduling will begin in February.

 

Mrs. Riley’s report was distributed to the Board:  On January 11th, the New Horizon Crisis Center will be sending a group of presenters to our school to give a 40-minute program on personal body safety entitled, “I Am the Boss of My Body.”  The Prairie Ecology Bus on “Grossology” will now be coming to our school on January 19th from 3:15-5:00.  On that same day, Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Benedict are planning another “Kids First” activity night.  They are having a used book exchange again and many other fun activities.  Title I students and students who are involved in Mrs. Warner’s small group program, are invited to attend along with their families.  They will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.  The SMSU Field Coordinator has asked our teachers to fill out a survey to indicate as to whether or not any of our staff is interested in hosting one of their teacher candidates.  These candidates may just observe the mentor teacher, teach a couple of lessons, or even student teach a few weeks in the classroom.  These field experiences would take place in the spring of 2006.

 

Chairman Derickson and Superintendent Brennan reported on the Final Dissolution of the CRTC meeting on January 4th.  The Committee approved the final audit and the disbursement of funds.  The approximate dollar amount was disbursed as follows:  Sleepy Eye - $185,000; Springfield - $145,000; and RRC - $92,000.  It was also agreed that future unemployment claims would be split evenly between the 3 Districts.

 

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $67,565.90.  Receipts were $679,565.06.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to adopt the attached Position Statement on Extra-Curricular Activities as written.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to accept the 2004-2005 school audit as printed.

 

Discussion was held on the computer classes offered at RRC through Marshall Adult Basic Education and RRC/WWG Cross Country.

 

The Superintendent evaluation was discussed.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder