School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, June 21, 2004

 

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, June 21, 2004.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Mattison, and Myers.  Imker was tardy.  Meyer was absent.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Lead Teacher Westerman, Sharon Furth, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the May 17, 2004 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Principal Olson distributed copies of the changes to the Student Handbook to the Board for a first reading.  The changes will be acted upon at the next meeting.

 

Principal Olson explained a program called Channel 1 News, which he would like to implement at the high school, whereby TV sets and VCRs would be given to the classrooms at no cost to Red Rock Central.  News programs would be utilized during the 4A portion of the school day.

 

Lead Teacher Westerman reported that school ended on a positive note.  The summer cleaning is going well.

 

The non-certified staff would like to meet with our negotiations committee, consisting of Clarke, Mattison, and Meyer, on Wednesday, July 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Jeffers building.

 

The CRTC Board will be meeting tomorrow evening.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $92,057.57.  Receipts were $390,527.83.

 

The CRTC Board has accepted the high bid of Ochs for $304,000.  Each School Board – Springfield, Sleepy Eye, and Red Rock Central – is responsible to take the necessary action and report back to the CRTC Board on June 22, 2004.  All districts must agree to sell the building before the CRTC Board can take any action.  It is recommended that the Red Rock Central Board approve the sale of the CRTC building to the high bidder for $304,000.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve the sale of the CRTC building to Ochs for $304,000.

 

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the resignations of Jackie Imker as Junior High Volleyball Coach, and Elly Trebesch as bus driver and to thank them for the fine job they have done for the district.

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Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to accept the preliminary General Budget of $4,529,377, Food Service Budget of $222,500, and a Community Education Budget (including RRCNET) of $367,200 for a total of $5,119,077 with a projected Revenue of some $80,000 above expenditures for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to approve the revised calendar for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

Because of a decrease in the pre-school handicap program enrollment for next year, it is recommended that Stacey Bottelberghe, a part-time educational assistant not be renewed.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried to non-renew Stacy Bottelberghe as part-time educational assistant and to thank her for her service to the district.

                                   

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried to set the following fees and prices for the 2004-2005 school year:  Driver Education:  $250.00.  Hot Lunch Lamberton Bldg:  Lunch $1.75; Breakfast $0.95; Adult lunch $2.65;  Hot Lunch Jeffers Bldg:  Lunch $1.55; Breakfast $0.95; Adult lunch $2.65.  Athletic Events Admission:  Adult $5.00; Students K-12 $3.00.  Athletic Season Pass:  Adult $40.00; Grades 7-12 $22.50; Grades K-6 $16.00; Family Max. $90.00.  Athletic Participation Fee:  Grades 7-8 $10.00 per activity; Grades 9-12 $25.00 first activity; $15.00 second activity; $10.00 third activity; Family Max. $75.00.  Speech/Drama Fee:  High School $10.00 per activity; Family Max. $40.00.  Instrument Rent:  Grades 7-12 $50.00; Grades 7-12 percussion $25.00; Elementary $30.00; Elementary percussion $15.00.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to employ Kathy Lofgren as High School Chemistry and Physics teacher for the 2004-2005 school year. 

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to work with the City of Lamberton to keep the swimming pool running through the 2006 season.  The Board reserves the right to review and veto any major repairs.  A review will need full board approval.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to extend the lease with Meadowland Farmers Coop. to June 30, 2005, let them reclaim the land for our use during the summer months, and to charge them ˝ of the current lease amount for the extended 6 months which would be $600.00.

 

Meadowland Farmers Coop. has expressed an interest in using the dirt that would be left over after lowering the high school parking lot.  The consensus of the Board was that Meadowland could have the dirt hauled away and use it for their needs.

 

Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve a contract with the Westbrook Hospital for nursing services and pre-school screening services for both buildings for the 2004-2005 school year.

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Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to hire the auditing firm of Nester and Nester of Wabasso to perform the school district audit for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

Discussion was held regarding MREA membership dues in the amount of $1,575.00 for the upcoming school year.  Action was tabled until next meeting.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, Principal Olson was asked to move ahead with the Channel 1 News TV and VCR project.

 

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to put a notice in the local papers that the tennis courts that are owned by the district are up for bids.

 

At 9:20 p.m. the Board went into an executive meeting.  At 9:40 the Board returned to the regular meeting.

 

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Derickson to set the wages for the 2004-2005 school year of the Superintendent’s Secretary at $11.49 per hour with associated benefits, and the District’s Bookkeeper at $13.45 per hour with associated benefits.  Voting yes:  Derickson, Myers, Imker, Mattison, and Gransee.  Clarke abstained.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting was declared adjourned by Chairman Gransee at 9:41 p.m.

 

 

 

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk                             Denise Clarke, Recorder