School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District
No. 2884
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Education, District No. 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 Mattison and
unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the
Principal Olson reported that scheduling for next year
will begin soon. We have a few new
offerings such as Mr. Dammann’s ag, welding, and electricity class; Mrs.
McGee’s business tech class; and the medical and automotives classes. Snow Week was January 31 – February 5 with
Coronation and the dance on Saturday night.
Each student that the FCCLA took to contest qualified to go on to State
competition in at least one event. The
Academic Decathlon competed at the Regional level and advanced to State. The One Act Play was presented to the student
body. Winter sports are headed toward
tournament play. The girls’ basketball
team begins this week, the wresting team sections are done with the individual
competition starting this weekend, and the boys basketball team begins next
week. A lyceum featuring Steel Drums
will be presented to the student body tomorrow at
Lead Teacher Westerman’s report was distributed and
reads as follows: We are involved in
many activities for “I Love to Read Month.”
It gives us an excuse to emphasize reading for a reason. The kids are having a great time. We will end the month with some activities
for Dr. Suess’ Birthday which is March 2nd. NWEA testing and MCAs will be coming up in
the not too distant future. All of our
students K-5 will participate in the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest. We declare a district winner from each
grade. That person is then entered into
the state competition. In the past, we
have had some state winners. The state
winners advance to the national contest.
Mr. Johnson has again organized
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Moldan reported on the Redwood County Collaberative
which is running into funding cuts from the State. Myers reported that the Tri County Day
Treatment may be expanding. They will be
starting to contact schools to see if there’s a need for this. Moldan, Derickson, and Mattison reported that
the School Board Convention was a very positive experience. They attended many of the workshops and
received a lot of good information.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and
unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $130,222.28. Receipts were $447,276.26.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Meyer and
unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of Rose Purrington as a part-time
special education teacher in the Jeffers building.
Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Moldan and
unanimously carried, to accept the resignation of Dennis Phelps and to thank
him for his many years of service to the children of our district.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and
unanimously carried, to grant the attached easements to CenturyTel.
Discussion on the new building project took place.
Moldan presented Derickson with certificates noting
that she had completed Phases I, II, and III with the Minnesota School Boards
Association.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Meyer and
unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at
The Board enjoyed a tour of the Lamberton building
led by Principal Olson.
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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke,
Recorder