School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District No. 2884
Monday, March 19, 2001
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, March 19, 2001. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Imker, Gransee, Mattison, Moldan, and Myers. Superintendent Brennan, Principal Benz, Principal Johnson, Joe Dietl, Leonard Runck, Judy Westerman, Deb Furth, and Denise Popp were also in attendance.
Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended.
Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2001 meeting, the minutes of the March 6, 2001 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.
Principal Benz reported the following: The Decathlon team placed 5th in Class A in the State competition. Mock Trial held their final meet on February 28th losing by a close margin to Lakeview. The Speech team continues to do very well as they came in 8th out of 22 schools at the competition at Redwood Valley on March 17th. On March 8th the National Honor Society presented, "Read Across America", at Jeffers Elementary. National Honor Society installation was held March 15th. The Junior High and Senior High Band and Choir did a very nice job presenting their music concerts on March 5th and March 12th respectively. The Senior High Band and Choir both received superior ratings at the large group contest held on March 14th at Springfield. The Junior High Band and Choir has been involved in music festivals in Luverne and Walnut Grove. We are proceeding with the Career Pathways Project. The Senior class has selected Bev Larson as their commencement speaker. Pre-registration schedules are in the process of being run. We plan to offer auto mechanics, graphic arts and medical careers at the CRTC next year during periods 3 and 4 and will be sending 25-30 students there. The Jazz Festival will be held in Lamberton on March 27th. The Seniors will be on their class trip from March 29th to April 2nd. March 30th is the last day of the 3rd quarter and report cards will be distributed April 6th. We will be sending 20 students to Redwood Falls to Boys and Girls County, which is sponsored by the American Legion.
Deb Furth, FLA advisor, requested financial assistance from the Board to help defray expenses for 24 students to participate in the Minnesota FLA/FCCLA Convention. Angie Halter, Mark Zimmermann, Colleen Kietzer and Christina Baune introduced themselves as members of the FLA Parliamentary Procedures team.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to contribute $2,971.00 to the FLA organization for costs associated with sending 24 STAR event winners, three supervisors and Mrs. Furth to the FLA/FCCLA Convention. This includes registration fees, some motel costs, transportation, and salary for a substitute teacher.
Leonard Runck reported on the new wireless internet system. March 17th the first test project was hooked up and it is progressing well. Costs are lower than projected initially. There are now two access lines between Lamberton and Sanborn which has greatly helped the flow of internet and telephone traffic. The EAS issue is back to square one.
Principal Johnson reported the following: The fundraiser for the new playground equipment was very successful, raising $4,991.00. The elementary students enjoyed Dr. Suess Day. We’re working on a new Title I evaluation program. Funding of Title I is undecided as of yet. Preschool Screening took place in Lamberton with 18 children taking part. The hallway in the elementary building has been decorated by the artwork of the students in appreciation of paraprofessionals in their building. The next meeting of Community Ed has been set for March 26th at 7:30 p.m. in Jeffers. Items to be discussed include: evaluating the newsletter, swimming pool – lifeguard’s wages, Midget baseball, Chanhassen trip, and a new basketball program which could replace Pacesetters.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $101,153.77. Receipts were $491,717.02.
Superintendent Brennan informed the Board on recent happenings involving the CRTC. As of now, Graphic Arts, Auto Mechanics, and Medical Careers will be offered to students next year. The staff has agreed to a 5/7 contract. The next meeting of the CRTC Board will be March 27th. Mattison will represent Red Rock Central at the meeting. The Board was in agreement that we should try to make the CRTC work if at all possible.
Discussion was held regarding the sale of approximately 7 acres of land in Jeffers, which includes the football and baseball fields. A notice will be published in the District newspapers. The District will have the right to accept or reject any offers.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to proceed with the sale of the 7 acres of land (as is) in Jeffers covering the football and baseball fields.
Discussion was held regarding the possible open seat on the Board of Education. Superintendent Brennan updated the Board on summer projects mandated by the Fire Marshal’s Office. He also distributed handouts regarding Education Trends for the Next Century and a summary of legal issues with schools. The QZAB Loan does not seem to be an option as of now. Superintendent Brennan will look into bonds or referendums for the future. The next Systems Accountability meeting will take place on April 3rd in Jeffers.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Popp, Recorder