School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, February 13, 2006

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, February 13, 2006.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Kelsey, Mattison, Moldan, and Westerman.  Myers was tardy.  Superintendent Brennan, Lead Teacher Riley, Dave Nester, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Chairman Derickson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the January 9, 2006 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Dave Nester, of Nester and Nester, presented the audit report for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

Moldan reported on the Redwood County Collaberative. 

 

Lead Teacher Riley reported that representatives from Scott Foresman, Houghton-Mifflin Company, and MacMillan McGraw-Hill have spoken with the teachers about science materials they have to offer.  We are looking at materials for grades 3-6 this year and will be making a decision soon.  On January 27th Marilyn Zwaschka brought her students to Jeffers to perform their one-act play entitled, “The Lost Half Hour.”  February 9th was the 100th Day of School, and many of the classrooms did special learning activities dealing with the number 100.  We will be having 2 lyceums in February.  One is on February 16th, entitled “The Santa Fe Trail.”  The second one is coming on February 22nd.  It’s a Laser and Light Show given by some science teachers with over 20 years experience.  February 24th, Sue Imker, a dental hygienist from Dr. Danielson’s office, will be coming to our school to teach our kindergarten – 2nd graders about good dental health care.  February is also “I Love to Read” month and Presidents’ Day.  The teachers incorporate activities within their classrooms and use these special occasions as learning experiences for their students.  Numbers are good in our breakfast program.

 

Principal Olson’s report was distributed to the Board.  Scheduling for next year will begin soon.  The music department is preparing for their contest and all-state try-outs.  The One-Act Play was well done, but it is a young troupe and did not advance.  We had a fire drill in the middle of January.  Snow Week and Activity Day, along with Coronation was the week of February 4th.  RRC will be hosing the Wrestling Team Section Finals this Friday night.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $85,806.64.  Receipts were $627,629.22.

 

 

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Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve the 2006-2007 school calendar as presented.

 

Discussion was held regarding the Red Rock Central Swimming Pool.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, and seconded by Moldan, to direct Superintendent Brennan to approach the City of Lamberton and tell them that our initial thoughts are to transfer the swimming pool, play equipment, and parking lot, but we would keep ownership of the land.  They would have access to the land as long as the swimming pool is operating.  Voting yes:  Clarke, Derickson, Mattison, Moldan, Myers, and Westerman.  Voting no:  Kelsey.  Motion passed.

 

The Board briefly discussed their goals and decided that they would meet on Monday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. in Lamberton for further discussion.

 

The Board agreed to continue the Cross Country program for the 2006-2007 season.  They will review the program again in the Fall.

 

The District received $10,381.56 from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tobacco settlement.  Both local Associations met and agreed to transfer the funds to the weight room as needed, with Board approval.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to use the Blue Cross/Blue Shield proceeds for cardiovascular equipment for the weight room.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried to increase the substitute pay by $5.00, bringing it to $85.00 beginning March 1, 2006.  Another increase of $5.00 will go into effect on July 1, 2006 making it $90.00 for the 2006-2007 school year.

Voting yes:  Clarke, Derickson, Mattison, Moldan, and Myers.  Kelsey and Westerman abstained.  Motion carried.

 

Discussion was held on the weight room and a request to purchase District land.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Westerman and unanimously carried, to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.

 

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder