School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District No. 2884
Monday, January 12, 2004
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, January 12, 2004. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Imker, Mattison, and Myers. Meyer was absent. Superintendent Brennan, Lead Teacher Westerman, Arlyce Anderson, Bryce Pack, Dave Nester, Jolene Dammann, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.
Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
Dave Nester, of Nester and Nester, presented the audit report for the 2002-2003 school year. He pointed out that there was a $76,027 increase from last year in District funds.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried to approve the agenda, the minutes of the November 17, 2003 and December 30, 2003 meetings, and the treasurer’s report.
Derickson nominated Gransee for Chairman. Myers seconded the nomination. Superintendent Brennan called that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot was cast for Gransee as Chairman. Motion carried.
Imker nominated Clarke for Vice Chairman. Chairman Gransee called that nominations cease. Mattison made a motion of unanimous consent, seconded by Myers. Motion carried.
Clarke nominated Derickson for Clerk. Chairman Gransee called that nominations cease. Clarke made a motion of unanimous consent, seconded by Myers. Motion carried.
Imker nominated Mattison for Treasurer. Chairman Gransee called that nominations cease. Myers made a motion of unanimous consent, seconded by Derickson. Motion carried.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, the committee assignments will remain the same as last year, with the addition of Derickson on the Technology Planning Committee.
Committee Assignments are as follows:
MSHSL – Meyer
Legislative – Gransee
CRTC – Gransee & Derickson; Mattison alternate
Negotiations and Personnel of Certified Staff – Imker, Gransee, & Mattison;
Clarke alternate
Negotiations and Personnel of Non-certified Staff – Mattison, Meyer, & Clarke;
Derickson alternate
Staff Development – Myers; Imker alternate
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System Accountability – Myers & Mattison; Derickson alternate
Redwood County Joint Powers Board – Myers
Tri-County Joint Powers Board – Meyer; Myers alternate
Community Education – Meyer; Myers alternate
Finance Committee – Imker, Mattison, & Gransee
Technology Planning – Derickson
Lead Teacher Westerman gave the following report: Jamie Kagol of KEYC-TV came to school last week and talked to the students about winter weather and survival kits. He also told them about his job and how he gets his information. There was a snake found coming out of a student’s locker last week. The snake was delivered into Mr. Vold’s care. We are beginning to get ready for MCA’s, which will be starting in March for the 3rd and 5th graders.
Administrative Assistant Olson’s report was reviewed by the board. The Northwest Evaluation Association Workshop for staff went well. The new test will replace the Iowa Tests of Basic Knowledge. In time, it is hoped, that this test will become a tool by which schools can demonstrate "Adequate Yearly Progress" as mandated by the state and NCLB. Social Studies and Science is undergoing major revisions, and implementation may be delayed. I feel the staff at the 6-12 level will need some time to fully understand and implement the revised standards. Commencement time will be set at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 30th. Local Triple A Award winners, Trenton Dammann and Blair Meyer, are filling out applications which will be forwarded to the Section Committee. A construction cost estimate for the weight/fitness room was distributed.
Superintendent Brennan reported on the Redwood County Collaberative meeting held last week. They are pleased with the Belview Learning Center. There are 9 students attending now and 2 more will be coming in the future.
Athletic Director Pack was on hand for discussion with the Board. Matters discussed were: Volleyball standards, number of boy and girl athletes, and game scheduling (2 volleyball games and 2 girls basketball games have been scheduled in the Lamberton gym for the 2004-2005 season).
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve the action of the Superintendent to pay claims totaling $63,250.49 for the month of December, 2003, as the regular board meeting was canceled due to bad weather. Receipts for December, 2003 were $199,182.06.
Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $31,953.66. Receipts were $444,432.91.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of Erick Harper to cover the Speech Program during the leave time of Mrs. Goblish.
Discussion was held on the following: Handrails for the Lamberton gymnasium bleachers, weight room, CRTC, child care center, remodel pod, tennis courts in
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Lamberton, and lease with Meadowland. There will be meetings set up for parents with children going into Kindergarten in the 2004-2005 school year to discuss schedule options. It was decided that if open gym was requested by someone not on staff at the school, they would need to contact a staff member to let them into the gym. The staff member would have to stay and oversee the open gym for the entire time. On snow days, there will be no open gym.
Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder