School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, June 19, 2006

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District, 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, June 19, 2006.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Kelsey, Mattison, Myers, and Westerman.  Moldan was absent.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Jackie Baumgard, Audrey Davis, Matt Grunewald, Jan Benedict, Guy Dammann, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Chairman Derickson called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Westerman and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the May 15, 2006 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $87,221.76.  Receipts were $497,269.43.

 

            Member Myers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

 

RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS

 

            WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 2884 adopted a resolution on May 15, 2006, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions, and

            WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the school board,

            BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2884, as follows:

            That the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued and/or amended:

1.      Assistant Community Education Director

2.      Part-time Title I Teacher reduced to .3 FTE

3.      Three (3) Educational Assistants

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

and the following voted against:  None.  Absent not voting:  Moldan

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey and seconded by Westerman to discontinue the position of Bonnie Nielsen as Assistant Community Education Director and place her on unrequested leave. 

            Voting yes:  Myers, Westerman, Mattison, Kelsey, Clarke, and Derickson.

            Voting no:  None.

            Absent not voting:  Moldan

            Motion passed.

 

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Kelsey to reduce the position of Ann Beyer as Part-time Title I Teacher to .3 FTE with the understanding that if more funds are available, Mrs. Beyer will be retained at the previous level.

            Voting yes:  Myers, Westerman, Mattison, Kelsey, Clarke, and Derickson.

            Voting no:  None.

            Absent not voting:  Moldan

            Motion passed.

 

Jackie Baumgard, Field Staff, spoke on behalf of the three education assistants affected by the resolution.

 

Upon motion of Myers and seconded by Clarke to discontinue the position of  Audrey Davis as Educational Assistant due to budget reductions and place her on unrequested leave.

            Voting yes:  Myers, Westerman, Kelsey, Clarke, and Derickson.

            Voting no:  Mattison.

            Absent not voting:  Moldan

            Motion passed.

 

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Westerman to discontinue the position of Teddy Stoffregen as Educational Assistant due to budget reductions and place her on unrequested leave.

            Voting yes:  Myers, Westerman, Kelsey, Clarke, and Derickson.

            Voting no:  Mattison.

            Absent not voting:  Moldan

            Motion passed.

 

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Kelsey to discontinue the position of Betty Irlbeck as Educational Assistant due to budget reductions and place her on unrequested leave.

            Voting yes:  Myers, Westerman, Kelsey, Clarke, and Derickson.

            Voting no:  Mattison.

            Absent not voting:  Moldan

            Motion passed.

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Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the contract with Springfield Public Schools for a Science teacher for 2 periods, and a contract with Wabasso Public Schools for a Spanish teacher for 2 periods.

                                   

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Westerman and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Steve Grunewald as bus route driver due to retirement, and to thank him for his years of service to the district.

 

Upon motion of Westerman, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve Sharon Schultz as the new Head Cook in the secondary building and approve the hiring of Jeanna Olson as the new assistant cook in the secondary building.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to hire the auditing firm of Nester and Nester of Wabasso to perform the school district audit for the 2005-2006 school year.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to accept the preliminary General Budget for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to transfer the swimming pool, the pool parking lot, and the piece of land north of the pool delineated by the traffic cone, for $1.00, plus the City will pay the survey cost.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey and seconded by Westerman, to set the wages for the 2006-2007 school year for the Superintendent’s Secretary at $12.02 per hour with associated benefits, and the District’s Bookkeeper at $14.05 per hour with associated benefits. 

            Voting yes:  Myers, Westerman, Kelsey, Mattison, and Derickson.  Clarke abstained.  Motion carried.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to extend the lease agreement with Meadowland Farmers Coop. to June 30, 2007, with the following amendments:  The Tenant (Meadowland Farmers Coop.) will no longer be allowed to use the Premises for the storage of crops but will be permitted to store equipment on the Premises, as needed.  It is understood the Tenant will provide weed control methods on the Premises throughout the length of the Agreement.  If the Tenant desires to store anything other than equipment on the Premises, the Tenant shall meet with the Landlord, discuss the needs, and be granted permission by the Landlord to store what is desired.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve a 5/7 FTE contract for Rick Peterreins for our Auto Class and a 6/7 FTE contract for Brett Bartholomaus for secondary Physical Education.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Westerman and unanimously carried, to approve the final draft of the Wellness Policy.

 

           

 

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The Board will consider a Smoke Free resolution at a future Board meeting.

 

At 8:40 p.m. the Board went into closed session for the purpose of discussing staff negotiations.

                                               

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to return to the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder