School
Board Minutes
Red
Rock Central District No. 2884
Monday,
May 16, 2011
The regular
monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board
Room in Lamberton on Monday, May 16, 2011. Members present were Bierl, Clarke, Erickson,
Johnson, Kelsey, Rogotzke, and Stavnes. Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Lead
Teacher Riley, Phil Goetstouwers, Warren and Nikki Peterson, Denise Clarke, and
Joe Dietl were also in attendance.
Chairman Rogotzke called the meeting to order at 8:17 p.m.
The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Upon motion of
Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried,
to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the April 18, 2011 meeting and
the treasurer’s report.
Warren and Nikki
Peterson came before the board and offered their thanks to the Red Rock Central
School Board, staff, coaches, and students, stating that their son who was
injured in a snowmobile accident this winter, has been treated with respect and
helpfulness. They understand that the
district is meeting the state laws as to his education and hope that the
district always remembers that kids with disabilities need to be thought about
and never excluded. The Board thanked
Mr. and Mrs. Peterson for coming to the meeting and expressing their thoughts.
Upon motion of
Clarke, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the
amount of $60,695.72. Receipts were
$382,606.97.
Upon motion of
Clarke and seconded by Kelsey to approve the Principal contact for Bruce Olson
which covers 68 days of the 2011-2012 school year ending October 6th,
2011. Roll call vote was taken. Voting yes:
Stavnes, Clarke, Kelsey, Bierl, Erickson, and Rogotzke. Voting
no: Johnson. Motion carried.
Upon motion of
Kelsey, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the 3-year
contract with Philippe Goetstouwers as Principal/Counselor for the 2011-2012
through 2013-2014 school years which calls for a starting salary of $60,000 and
increasing $5,000 each year.
Upon motion of
Clarke, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to approve the potential 37
members of the Senior Class for graduation.
Upon motion of
Clarke, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to hire the auditing firm
of Kinner & Company to perform the school district
audit for the 2011-2012 school year at an approximate cost of $14,000.
The attached
proposal was presented to the Board regarding multiple Red Rock Central
graduates with straight A’s. The Board
discussed the proposal and will revisit the issue again at the June meeting for
a second reading.
Upon motion of
Kelsey, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to accept Melody Altermatt’s proposal to reduce her contract to 6/7 time.
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Upon motion of
Clarke, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to dissolve the wrestling
agreement with Cedar Mountain.
Upon motion of Stavnes, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to
adjourn at 9:27 p.m.
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Alan J. Clarke,
Clerk Denise
Clarke, Recorder