School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, June 20, 2011

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, June 20, 2011.  Members present were Bierl, Clarke, Erickson, Johnson, Kelsey, Rogotzke, and Stavnes.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Phil Goetstouwers, Sharon Furth, Julie Erickson, Leon Stalls, Kip Rasmussen, John Rogotzke, Denise Clarke, and Joe Dietl were also in attendance.

 

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

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the May 16, 2011 meeting and the treasurer’s report.

 

John Rogotzke addressed the Board regarding looking into a speaker system in the Jeffers building.

 

Upon motion of Erickson, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to approve the use of excess proceeds from the Jeffers Gym Lighting project to go toward a PA System in the Jeffers building, not to exceed ˝ of the excess money donated.

 

Kelsey reported that he attended a meeting of the Redwood County Collaborative.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $49,460.58.  Receipts were $419,750.24.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of Joy Younkin as Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year.

 

Upon motion of Stavnes, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to accept the quote from Continental Western Group through the Wanda State Insurance Agency’s office for our overall insurance for the 2011-2012 school year at $70,710 which is $2,854 less than last year.

 

Upon motion of Johnson and seconded by Bierl, to accept the attached Class Standing Policy as written.  Voting yes:  Rogotzke, Kelsey, Clarke, Johnson, Erickson, and Bierl.  Voting no: Stavnes.  Motion carried.

 

Upon motion of Erickson and seconded by Bierl, to reconsider until next month the hiring of Derek Stevenson as Head Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2011-2012 school year.  Voting yes:  Rogotzke, Stavnes, Johnson, Erickson, and Bierl.  Voting no:  Kelsey and Clarke.  Motion carried.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the Q Comp Annual Report as written.

 

Upon motion of Erickson seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to approve Health and Safety Attachment 10 as written.

 

 

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Discussion was held on the following:  The second floor NE Corner of Jeffers building has loose mortar, possibly set up a fundraiser for the Jeffers library book fund, and the Monsanto Grant will be in the newspaper for 2 weeks.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                                         Denise Clarke, Recorder