School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, January 10, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, January 10, 2011. Members present were: Bierl, Clarke, Erickson, Rogotzke, and Stavnes. Johnson and Kelsey were absent. A quorum of 5 was present. Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Derek Stevenson, Denise Clarke and Joe Dietl were also in attendance.

Vice-Chair Rogotzke called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The Oath of Office was read by newly elected Board Members Bierl, Clarke, Erickson, and Rogotzke.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes, and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda and the minutes of the December 21, 2010 meeting.

Temporary Chairman Brennan called for nominations for chairman. Stavnes nominated Kelsey, seconded by Bierl. Clarke nominated Rogotzke, seconded by Erickson. Temporary Chairman Brennan declared the nominations cease and a written ballot vote was taken. Kelsey – 2 votes; Rogotzke – 3 votes. Rogotzke Chairman for 2011. Motion carried.

Chairman Rogotzke called for nominations for Vice Chairman. Clarke nominated Kelsey, seconded by Stavnes. Stavnes made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Kelsey as Vice Chairman, seconded by Erickson. Motion carried.

Chairman Rogotzke called for nominations for Clerk. Stavnes nominated Clarke, seconded by Erickson. Clarke made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Clarke as Clerk, seconded by Erickson. Motion carried.

Chairman Rogotzke called for nominations for Treasurer. Clarke nominated Stavnes, seconded by Bierl. Clarke made a motion that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Stavnes as Treasurer, seconded by Erickson. Motion carried.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to appoint the following Committee members:

MSHSL – Stavnes; Johnson alternate

Legislative – Kelsey; Johnson alternate

Negotiations and Personnel of Certified Staff – Clarke, Johnson and Rogotzke; Stavnes alternate.

Negotiations and Personnel of Non-certified Staff – Clarke, Kelsey and Erickson; Johnson alternate.

Staff Development – Erickson; Kelsey alternate

Systems Accountability – Erickson and Rogotzke; Kelsey alternate

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Redwood County Joint Powers Board – Kelsey; Stavnes alternate

Tri-County Joint Powers Board – Johnson; Erickson alternate

Community Education – Bierl; Rogotzke alternate

Finance Committee – Clarke, Rogotzke and Erickson

Technology Planning – Rogotzke

RRCNet – Clarke, Johnson and Rogotzke

Building Committee – Kelsey, Clarke and Stavnes

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of Penny Timm as an Educational Assistant in the Jeffers building.

Discussion was held on the following: Carpeting in both buildings, insurance claims regarding the boiler room in Jeffers, donations to the Jeffers library, the boiler purchased from YME, and looking into a new bus.

Upon motion of Erickson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to adjourn at 7:54 p.m.

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder