School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Thursday, June 19, 2003

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Thursday, June 19, 2003. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Imker and Mattison. Myers and Meyer were tardy. Superintendent Brennan, Joseph Milianta, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the May 19, 2003 meeting, and the treasurer's report.

Joe Milianta of Johnson Controls gave a presentation covering the projects implemented in our buildings and the savings summaries for electricity, natural gas and fuel oil. Our excess savings to date are $16,430.

Superintendent Brennan reported on the Redwood County Collaberative meeting. Gransee reported that negotiations with the certified staff are now underway.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $67,252.68. Receipts were $447,579.45.

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Meyer and unanimously carried, to accept the resignations of the following people and to thank them for their many years of service to the children of our district:

Mavis Pint - Title 1 Assistant at Zion Lutheran School;

Bryce Pack - Head Baseball Coach;

Bruce Olson - Assistant Football Coach; and

Jeff Shaner - Assistant Baseball Coach.

Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Myers to set the wages for the 2003-2004 school year of the Superintendent's Secretary at $11.15 per hour with associated benefits, and the District's Bookkeeper at $13.05 per hour with associated benefits. Voting yes: Derickson, Gransee, Imker, Mattison, Meyer and Myers. Clarke abstained. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the proposed amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement at the CRTC.

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried to accept the Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the CRTC. It was also discussed to ask the CRTC Board the meaning of line eight as to the word "share".

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried to accept the insurance policy with Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota at a cost of $60,282.

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried to accept the Staff Development report with changes as presented. (Copy of changes attached).

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried to accept the preliminary budget of $5,353,055 for the 2003-2004 school year.

The information from Joel Sutter of Ehlers & Associates, Inc. on Aid Anticipation has not arrived yet. Discussion will be tabled until the July meeting.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried to continue with the Johnson Controls Service Agreement. The cost will be $26,301 annually. This will include repair labor and materials but will remove monthly energy reporting from the current contract. (Copy attached).

Discussion was held on the following: Interest in a Cross-Country program with Westbrook/Walnut Grove, swimming lessons, auditorium seats purchased at Lakeview auction by the Community Auditorium Renewal Committee.

It was agreed that the Superintendent and the Board Chair would have the right to make decisions if the situation warrants immediate action.

The Board held a discussion evaluating the Superintendent. It will be continued at a later date.

Discussion was held on the 2003-04 school calendar.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, July 8^th at 7:30 p.m. in Lamberton.

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

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder