School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, May 17, 2004

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, May 17, 2004.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Imker, Mattison, Meyer, and Myers.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Charles Nordby, Donna Stotesbery, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. following the Junior High music concert.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Meyer and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the April 19, 2004 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Principal Olson reported the following:  We have begun the NWEA Testing this week.  I have been in contact with the principal from Fulda to inservice our staff on the data derived from this testing.  We will be holding that inservice at the beginning of next school year.  We will have an inservice at the end of this year to begin the process of curriculum mapping.  We will begin work on the math curriculum this summer.  The new academic standards in science and social studies were passed at the closing of the state legislature.  The Cystic Fibrosis Walk-a-thon that was sponsored by the Student Council raised $1,183.75.  Meadowland Farmers Coop. furnished the refreshments and the Student Council members furnished the bars and cookies.  The Senior Honor Banquet will be held on Tuesday night.  Baccalaureate will be Sunday with Pastor Alan Buresh delivering the main message.  Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. There are 55 seniors who are potentially eligible for graduation.  Board members Gransee and Meyer will be handing out the diplomas.

 

Lead Teacher Westerman’s report was distributed to the Board.  Next year’s schedule is finished except for a few minor adjustments.  Staff is working on requisitions and will begin on inventory soon.  Kindergarten Round-Up was well attended.  Parents had a number of questions which we answered to their satisfaction.  I’m excited about next year when we have two full time sections.  In hindsight, I wish we would have done some pre and post testing to see how the two sections compared this year.  We have met our requirements for fire and tornado drills for the year.  Our involvement in National Turn Off The TV week proved to be a great success.  The kids responded well, and I think they enjoyed the week.  The students in my room participated in a number of other activities that week, and I provided them with some fun homework activities. 

 

Director Myers reported that NWEA Testing was discussed at the Systems Accountability meeting this month.

 

Superintendent Brennan commented that in this month’s board packet we included a copy of the detailed receipt listing and a copy of the summarized receipt listing for the Board to review and decide which they would like to see in the packet in the future.  It was decided that the yellow summarized receipt listing will be used.

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Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $73,478.92.  Receipts were $490,855.33.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to accept the resignations of Amy Paplow as Junior High Volleyball and C-squad basketball coach; Alan Buresh as C-squad volleyball coach and Storden area Summer Recreation Coordinator; Ken Kraemer as assistant volleyball coach; and Paul Olson as assistant wrestling coach; and to thank them for the work they have done for the school district.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to renew membership in the Minnesota State High School League for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the Nondiscrimination Policies as written and to submit them to the State.

 

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT

OF DONNA STOTESBERY,

A PROBATIONARY TEACHER.

 

Member Mattison introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

 

            WHEREAS, Donna Stotesbery is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2884.

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2884, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Donna Stotesbery, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2884, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2003-2004  school year.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:

 

NOTICE OF TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL

 

Ms. Donna Stotesbery

203 E. 2nd Ave.

Lamberton, MN  56152

 

Dear Ms. Stotesbery:

 

            You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 2884 held on May 17, 2004, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2004-2005 school year.  Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.

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            If you have any further questions or concerns, please address them to the Superintendent of Schools.

 

Very truly yours,

 

Clerk

Red Rock Central ISD No. 2884

 

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Myers, and upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:  Derickson, Myers, Meyer, Clarke, Imker, Mattison, and Gransee.

 

and the following voted against the same:  None

 

whereupon the resolution, having received the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the Members of the Board, was declared duly passed and adopted.

 

The remodeling project in the pod area was discussed.  An architect drew up a first draft which included some changes.  The main change will involve moving the heat ducts to the outside walls.  This change would involve a cost of approximately $6,000.00.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the updates from the architect for the pod remodeling project, including heating and plumbing and the cost of the architect.

 

Discussion was held on the following:  The formation of a Professional Practices Committee, which would handle grievances and issues under $500 or so.  We will dismiss school at 11:00 – 11:10 on the last day of school.  Brunch will be served to the students.  There will be a workshop in the afternoon for staff.  New guidelines for School Board elections will go into effect with this election year.  Delores Berg retired as Chairman of the Systems Accountability Committee.  Morgan Pederson will be the new Chairman.  The bunker lease with Meadowland will be up at the end of the year.  The CRTC Committee will be meeting on Wednesday to consider bids.

 

The meeting was declared adjourned by Chairman Gransee at 10:10 p.m.

 

 

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk                                         Denise Clarke, Recorder