School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, January 10, 2005

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, January 10, 2005.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Greenfield, Mattison, Meyer, Moldan, and Myers.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Lead Teacher Westerman, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Temporary Chairman Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

The Oath of Office was read by newly elected board members Derickson, Greenfield, Moldan, and Myers.

 

Temporary Chairman Brennan called for nominations for Chairman.  Meyer nominated Derickson.  Clarke nominated Moldan.  Upon ballot vote Derickson received 4 votes and Moldan received 3 votes.  Derickson was elected Chairman.

 

Chairman Derickson called for nominations for Vice Chairman.  Myers nominated Moldan.  Clarke made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Moldan as Vice Chairman.  Seconded by Myers.  Motion carried.

 

Moldan nominated Clarke for Clerk.  Meyer made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Clarke as Clerk.  Seconded by Myers.  Motion carried.

 

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

 

Chairman Derickson appointed the following committee members:

MSHSL – Meyer

Legislative – Derickson

CRTC – Derickson and Mattison; Moldan alternate

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

Negotiations and Personnel of Non-certified Staff – Mattison, Meyer, and Clarke; Derickson alternate

Staff Development – Myers; Greenfield alternate

Systems Accountability – Myers and Mattison; Derickson alternate

Redwood County Joint Powers Board – Moldan

Tri-County Joint Powers Board – Myers; Meyer alternate

Community Education – Meyer; Myers alternate

Finance Committee – Mattison, Clarke, and Meyer

Technology Planning – Derickson

RRCNet – Clarke, Derickson, and Myers

 

 

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Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the December 16, 2004 Truth In Taxation meeting, the minutes of the December 16, 2004 regular meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Lead Teacher Westerman reported that on January 18th they will be getting a student teacher from SMSU to start in the 3rd grade and finish up the semester in the Kindergarten classroom.  Next week we will be hosting a storyteller on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously approved to pay claims in the amount of $57,987.69.  Receipts were $447,717.08.

 

The Board discussed changing Board compensation, but tabled the discussion until the next meeting.  Superintendent Brennan was asked to survey the neighboring districts as to what their Board compensation is and report back to the Board at their next meeting.

 

Principal Olson gave the following report:  The 9-12 grade Christmas Concert was held on December 20th and was excellent.  The 6-8 grade Winter Concert will be held on January 31st.  Scheduling for the second semester is complete and schedules went out today.  We will have a lyceum on the Lewis and Clark Expedition on January 19th.  The One Act Play will be presented to the 6-12 student body before contest.  Snow Week is January 31st – February 5th with coronation and the dance on Saturday night.  We will have a teacher workday on January 17th.  Curriculum offerings for next year will be discussed with staff, and we will begin scheduling for next year in late February.  Mrs. McGee is doing a fantastic job and will be working on creating a course called Business Technologies to replace part of the Graphic Arts for next year.  The FFA, under the leadership of Mr. Dammann, is in the thick of their competition season.  The small animal team placed 3rd in the Region and will be going to State in April.  The poultry, soils, and horses teams all have won the Region this year.  This month they will be preparing State degree applications and starting the winter team practices which include fish/wildlife, general livestock, meats, and dairy and dairy products.  Mrs. Furth and the FCCLA are getting ready for their Star Event competition.  Mrs. Redman took the Academic Decathlon team to a scrimmage in Windom last week which was very helpful to them.  There have been no weather related problems so far this year which has been nice and very good for education.

 

A lengthy discussion regarding the shop – weight room building project was held.  A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held on January 25th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss this matter further.

 

A discussion on the Strategic Planning sessions was held and will be revisited at the next meeting.

 

A brief discussion regarding the district newsletter was held.  The Board will be taking a tour of the Lamberton building at the next regular meeting.  A tour of the Jeffers building will be at a later date.

 

 

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Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Moldan and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m.

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder