School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District No. 2884
Monday, March 17, 2003
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, March 17, 2003. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Imker, and Mattison. Myers and Meyer were tardy. Superintendent Brennan, Administrative Assistant Olson, Lead Teacher Westerman, Dennis Phelps, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.
Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the February 18, 2003 meeting as amended, and the treasurer’s report.
Administrative Assistant Olson gave the following report: Our academic decathlon team received 10 medals and placed 5th in their class in state competition. I am exploring some new options in scheduling , including an Early Bird English class, for next year. Large group music contest was held here and seemed to go fine. The Jazz Festival will take place next week. We’ll have a teacher in-service in the morning with a speaker on tourette and autism. In the afternoon, there will be work time for end of quarter grades. Tim Johnson and Jeff Cooley competed in state wrestling. Spring sports started in earnest today. I have been doing the teacher evaluations as per the cycle left from Mr. Benz. The CAPP Committee will sponsor a Shakespeare presentation on Wednesday for grades 6-10 in the gym. The same group will present a workshop for the Drama Club.
The following was reported by Lead Teacher Westerman: On March 25th there will be a workshop on discipline in the morning and a speaker on Asberger Syndrome later in the day. Five new families moved into the district this month. Activities for "I Love To Read" and "Read Across America" went very well. The 5th and 6th grade will have their annual physical development meeting with the school nurse. We are getting ready to schedule for next year. The 3rd and 5th grade teachers are getting ready for the State tests in April. Last week Rick Manthei brought in twin lambs for the students to enjoy.
There will be a CRTC meeting on March 25th at 4:30 p.m.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $60,700.83. Receipts were $463,471.70.
Discussion was held on the results of the survey regarding all-day every-day Kindergarten and every–other-day Kindergarten. The results showed a near 50/50 split. A Federal Title I grant will cover the cost of hiring a 60% time teacher. The Student Council has offered to help with the purchase of furniture for the classroom.
Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to offer an all-day-every-day Kindergarten program plus a 60% (M, W, F) Kindergarten program beginning with the 2003-2004 school year.
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Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of the head person to run the anticipated child-care program. Superintendent Brennan will place ads in the local newspapers stating that this person will aid in the planning process, but no compensation will be made until and unless the program gets underway.
Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to appoint Brian Walker as the Junior High Baseball Coach for the 2003 season.
Discussion was held regarding the need to remodel the pod area on the west side of the high school. A copy of a general plan to redesign the area to fit our needs was distributed.
Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to direct Superintendent Brennan to proceed with the bidding process for the pod area as designed.
The Board reviewed the necessary materials from the Zion Bank which will allow the District to refinance our loan under the state’s lease purchase program (Johnson Controls). We would refinance at 3.75% for 10 years and see a significant savings.
Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to pass the attached resolution and to proceed with refinancing our lease purchase loan with Zion Bank at 3.75% for 10 years.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to contribute $738.23, the use of one school bus, and one bus driver, to the FCCLA organization for costs associated with sending 27 STAR event winners to state competition, and to congratulate the kids and Mrs. Furth on a job well done.
Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to employ Darcy McGee as Business Teacher, less than ˝ time, effective the 2003-2004 school year.
Discussion was held on the bids that came in for the gym floor. Although 3 companies were involved in the bidding process, only 2 of them actually submitted a bid. The look of the floor was also discussed.
The Board will hold a special meeting to review the gym floor bids on Monday, March 24th, at 7:30 p.m. in Lamberton.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder