School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, June 18, 2001

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, June 18, 2001. Members present were: Derickson, Gransee, Imker, Mattison, Meyer, Moldan, and Myers. Superintendent John Brennan, Principal Benz, Principal Johnson, Leonard Runck, Linda Riley, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the May 21, 2001 meeting and the treasurer's report.

Principal Benz reported that Commencement was held on Sunday, May 27^th and that fall schedules are now complete.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to adopt the recommended changes in the Student Handbook. (Attached)

Principal Johnson reported on Title programs. The elementary handbook did not have any significant changes. The school carnival went over very well. The playground equipment has been ordered and a bike rack is still needed. Student schedules for next school year have gone out to the students.

Leonard Runck was on hand to report on the RRCNet Wireless Project. At this time there are 24 subscribers and the Internet is performing very well, as expected. Monthly rates for the coming year were discussed.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to set the monthly rate for dial-up access to RRCNet at $19.95 effective July 1, 2001.

Superintendent Brennan led a brief discussion on the CRTC and reported that the house was sold for $105,000.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $78,834.53. Receipts were $795,237.69.

The Tax Anticipation Program was discussed. The board will be asked to move on accepting the program at the July meeting.

Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to ask the Superintendent to report the following information to the State: Red Rock Central accepts the Graduation Standards at 24 and hold harmless this years' 11^th and 12^th graders.

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Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to adopt this year's budget with revenues of $4.6 million and the expenditures of $4.55 million for next year. It is understood the Board will amend this budget guideline as needed as soon as everything is set by the State.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to set the wages for the 2001-2002 school year of the Superintendent's Secretary at $10.50 per hour with associated benefits, and the District's Bookkeeper at $12.30 per hour with associated benefits.

A discussion of our food services was discussed. Superintendent Brennan recommended that school lunch prices stay the same for the 2001-2002 school year.

Discussion was held on the following subjects: MREA dues, future referendum, Redwood County Collaberative budget approval meeting, alcohol being consumed by students on trips, and School District goals. A special meeting regarding the discussion of goals will be held in Lamberton at 7:30 p.m. on July 23^rd. The regular meeting will be held in Jeffers at 7:30 p.m. on July 16^th.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m.

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder