School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, April 28, 2003

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, April 28, 2003. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Mattison, and Myers. Meyer was tardy. Imker was absent. Superintendent Brennan, Administrative Assistant Olson, Lead Teacher Westerman, Arlyce Anderson, Jan Benedict, Tom Vold, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the March 17, 2003 and March 24, 2003 meetings, and the treasurer’s report.

Jan Benedict spoke on the Title program. She explained the LIPS therapy program which has been in effect in our district for 2 years.

Tom Vold gave a Power Point presentation on the water testing project his Ecology class has been doing with the grant money which was received. Two new projects that are of interest to him are a weather station through KELO TV and restoration of the west end of Kuhar Park to provide a living classroom for the students.

Lead Teacher Westerman gave the following report: The 3^rd and 5^th grade students finished MCA’s. The Ladies Auxiliary from Lamberton again provided muffins for the students on the testing days. We participated in the State-Wide tornado drill and I think we are set with our plan if the need arises. We will have one more practice within the next week. The Lyceum program last week was all about wild animals of Minnesota. The presenter came with furs and a great deal of knowledge. Scheduling for next year is almost complete. Dr. Brennan and I will fine tune it if necessary and have it ready before summer vacation. The librarian and her helpers have put bar codes on 724 books to be used for the Accelerated Reader Program.

The following report was given by Administrative Assistant Olson: Daniel Moldan and Bobbie Quade advanced to the State Speech Contest. Our FCCLA chapter will have one team competing at the National Convention in Philadelphia. At the State Convention last week, the chapter received 7 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and a Chapter trophy. Four or five teams are in competition at the State FFA convention this week. The Senior Class trip was successful and everyone was back in school on Tuesday morning. Prom and Promfest went very well. Parent involvement in the planning, construction and afterprom were the keys to success. The Senior Honor Banquet will be held on May 20^th. The Health curriculum will be discussed at the Systems Accountability meeting on April 29^th. Commencement will be held on May 25^th. Paula Derickson and Al Clarke will be handing out diplomas. Next year’s graduation date was discussed. The Senior High Spring Concert has been changed to Monday, May 5^th. The 5^th grade orientation day will be planned in May. There will be an open house retirement party for Gary Gillis in Jeffers on June 1^st. The 6^th grade newspaper was distributed to the Board.

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Gransee reported on the Des Moines River Valley TeleMedia committee meeting which took place at Lakefield. The telemedia towers will be sold with Red Rock Central and Jackson County Central receiving 1.5 shares each.

Gransee reported that the Redwood County Collaberative has passed a budget. The Belview school will be used as a day treatment center.

Meyer reported that class offerings were discussed at the Community Education committee meeting.

Myers reported that the Tri-County Joint Powers Board met and discussed the transition of the ALC and Day Treatment to the Highland Building in Windom.

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Meyer and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $95,113.38. Receipts were $371,317.38.

The Board has taken a position of not allowing changes to the Kindergarten assignments which were made prior to the last Board meeting.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to postpone starting a child-care program for next year, due to lack of number of families interested, but directs Superintendent Brennan to revisit this project the following year.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the employment contracts for Mary Shaner as 4^th grade teacher and head volleyball coach, and for Kristopher Evje as 6^th grade teacher who will assist with football and some baseball.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to direct Superintendent Brennan to have the pod area tiled this summer and to continue to look at ways to utilize the pod area.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to grant the attached easement requested by the City of Lamberton for utility purposes. (Resolution attached.)

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the resignations of Nicole Hoines as band director, and Anjie Horn as special education teacher and to thank them for their service over the years.

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to accept the recommendations of the Community Education Committee to set the Swimming Pool prices and salaries as follows:

Season Tickets: Family $100.00

Individual $ 50.00

Discount Tickets: 0-17 $ 18.00 for 10 tickets

Adults $ 13.00 for 5 tickets

Open Swimming: 0-17 $ 2.00

Adults $ 3.00

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Red Cross Swimming Instruction:

Student Lessons: $ 25.00 (minus $5 for District residents because of contributions)

Private Lessons: $ 50.00

Baby Lessons: $ 25.00

Aerobics: $ 3.00 per session

Swimming Pool Salaries:

Manager - $9.00/hour; Assistant Manager - $8.00/hour; WSI First Year - $6.90/hour; WSI Second Year - $7.00/hour; WSI Third Year - $7.50/hour; WSI Fourth Year - $7.75/hour; WSI Fifth Year - $8.00/hour; Lifeguard First Year - $6.20/hour; Lifeguard Second Year - $6.45/hour; Lifeguard Third Year - $6.90/hour; Lifeguard Fourth Year - $7.00/hour; Lifeguard Fifth Year - $7.10/hour.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to close-out the Des Moines River Valley TeleMedia as of June 30, 2003, as written in the attachment.

The Board reviewed the first reading of the Title One Policy for Parental Involvement.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to rescind the Category 2 eligibility portion of school policy as written and act on administrative regulation until Board action.

Discussion items: Superintendent Brennan has started the filing process for Tax Anticipation Funds; fund raising; CRTC; CAPP funding; late busses; same season sports; school calendar; senior class trip planning; fund raising for senior class trip.

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder