School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, June 16, 2008

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, June 16, 2008. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Kelsey, Moldan, Rogotzke, and Westerman. Myers was tardy. Superintendent Brennan, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Chairman Derickson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Upon motion of Rogotzke, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the May 19, 2008 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

The Board went into closed session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The Board returned from closed session at 7:42 p.m.

Director Moldan reported that the Redwood Collaberative will be meeting on Wednesday. Director Myers asked that an RRCNet committee meeting be set up.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $60,084.62. Receipts were $520,162.95.

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Moldan and unanimously carried, to approve the compensation package of Marion Weber, District Bookkeeper, showing a 3.75% increase.

Upon motion of Kelsey and seconded by Moldan, to approve the compensation package of Denise Clarke, Executive Secretary, showing a 3.5% increase and an additional $2,000 for taking over the fiscal responsibility for the food service area along with training on all personnel related issues with payroll. Voting yes: Myers, Westerman, Kelsey, Rogotzke, Moldan, and Derickson. Clarke abstained. Motion carried.

Upon motion of Rogotzke, seconded by Westerman and unanimously carried, to approve the Preliminary General Budget showing a total of $5,255,260 for the 2008-2009 school year. This is approximately $130,000 less than projected last year.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the quote for school insurance, conditional on what is found out regarding the terrorism/vandalism question, from Continental Western Insurance Company through the Wanda State Agency in Lamberton for $59,058.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Rogotzke and unanimously carried, to accept the resignation of Russ Kronback as bus driver, and to thank him for his many years of service to the District.

Discussion was held on the following: The engine on the new bus will be replaced. We have 4 board members coming up for re-election this November. A committee was set up to meet with the EDA regarding the land by the pool. Committee members are: Kelsey, Rogotzke, and Moldan, with Derickson as alternate. The Non-certified staff will be meeting soon to vote on their contact. Open enrollment and transportation were also discussed.

Clarke made a motion that the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried.

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder