School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, July 15, 2002

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, July 15, 2002. Members present were: Derickson, Imker, Gransee, Moldan, and Myers. Mattison was tardy. Superintendent Brennan, Judy Westerman, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

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

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Moldan and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the June 17, 2002 meeting and the treasurer’s report.

Gransee reported that representatives from Red Rock Central, Springfield and Cedar Mountain met regarding CRTC. Sleepy Eye declined to be represented. The meeting was for discussion only and it was decided that Springfield and Red Rock Central would pay as they go for the upcoming school year.

Superintendent Brennan commented that the Tax Anticipation paperwork has arrived and our district will have $350,000 available to us this year.

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $66,945.64 (June) and $83,207.12 (July). Receipts were $430,358.45.

Discussion of fees and prices for the 2002-2003 school year took place. It was agreed that no changes would take place at the current time. Fees and prices will remain as follows: Season Pass: Adult - $40.00; Grades 7-12 - $22.50; Grades K-6 - $16.00; Family Maximum - $90.00. Participation Fees: Grades 7-8 - $10.00 per activity, Grades 9-12 - $25.00 first activity, $15.00 second activity, and $10.00 for the third activity; Family Maximum - $75.00. Athletic Events Admission: Adult - $4.00; Students K-12 - $2.00. (If the MSHSL recommends a higher admission fee, our admission may be raised.) Instrument Rental: Grades 7-12 - $50.00, Elementary - $30.00, Percussion - $25.00. Lunch: Grades 7-12 - $1.60; Elementary - $1.45; Adult - $2.50; Breakfast $.95 and milk $.25.

Discussion was held on scheduling of sports events and possible participation fees for Speech and Drama. Nearly $16,000.00 was anonymously donated for the restoration of the Grand Piano in the Lamberton building.

Dairy bids were received from Oak Grove Dairy and Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to award the dairy products bid (FIRM) to Oak Grove Dairy for the 2002-2003 school year as follows:

2% Milk Half Pint $.1650

1% Milk Half Pint $.1525

Skim Milk Half Pint $.1400

Chocolate Skim Milk Half Pint $.1525

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Metz Bakery was the only bidder for bakery products.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to award the bakery products bid to Metz Bakery as follows:

1 ½# Old Home Buttertop White Bread $1.16/loaf

1 ½# Old Home Buttertop Wheat Bread $1.20/loaf

1 dozen plain hamburger buns $1.02/doz

9" footlong coney buns, 8ct. pkg. $1.30/pkg

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to employ Sheila Ryker as a Senior High Special Education Assistant and Deb Fredrickson as an Elementary Special Education Assistant for the 2002-2003 school year to replace the two people who resigned in May of 2002.

Superintendent Brennan recommended that the district continue with the Johnson Controls Service Contract at a cost of $27,191 annually which is approximately $625 higher than last year’s cost. Our buildings are walked through every three weeks or so, and repairs and replacement of equipment under their name are made. They are also on call when needed.

Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Moldan and unanimously carried, to continue with the Johnson Controls Service Agreement.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the Staff Development report as written.

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve a three-day compensation, to cover time and energy for creating the Staff Development Report, to Sue Redman, as Staff Development Chairman, to be taken out of Staff Development funds.

Discussion was held regarding the possibility of a referendum.

A public meeting will be held on July 23, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in the Lamberton Board Room regarding a referendum. Financial consultant Joel Sutter, area bankers and the Board of Education will be on hand.

The meeting was declared adjourned by Chairman Gransee at 9:30 p.m.

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder