School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District No. 2884
The
regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District 2884, was held in
the Board Room in Lamberton on
Chairman
Derickson called the meeting to order at
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
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.
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
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
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
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Alan
J. Clarke, Clerk Denise
Clarke, Recorder