School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, July 21, 2014

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, July 21, 2014.  Members present were: Bierl, Erickson, Kelsey, Rasmussen, Rogotzke and Stavnes.  Absent: Clarke.  Others in attendance: Superintendent Olson, and Doreen Kronback.

 

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

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Rasmussen, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the meeting Agenda, the June 16, 2014 Board Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report as presented.

 

Board Member Kelsey reported on the Auditorium project.  A sound system quote has been selected.  The quotes do not include electrical work.  Currently, $25,000.00 is available for the sound system.  To date $100,000.00 has been received for the entire Auditorium Project. Thank You notes will be sent to donors for their monetary gifts received. 

 

Superintendent Olson reported the following: Kitchen Project update: cabinets have been painted, new countertops, final measurements being completed for the stainless steel products; New sprinklers will be installed in the locker rooms; Jeffers bus garage has been taken down and graveled hauled to level location, scrap iron in building has been sold; Lamberton bus garage: cement work is completed, door adjustment need to be done, Lamberton Construction will reroof the garage before Winter, will scrap remaining metals in the garage, to date received $349.00 for scrapped metal;  Auditorium roof and others may need some repairs, Tremco Roofing gave a quote of $19,000.0 -$20,000.00 to clean and spray a new roofing layer on the Auditorium;  A possible $6000.00 donation for a school project if guidelines are met; A quote of $10,000.00 was received to resurface the Auditorium floor plus $3,000.00 for materials only to replace bad flooring, other options are being explored for the bad floor replacement; No families came to the Open House for open enrollment families; New John Deere lawnmower was purchased to replace the old Snapper mower which was sold; More comfortable with the budgeting process;  MSBA Summer Conference material available for those wanting to attend; A pre-signed check system would be more economical than current system;  Board members sign vouchers for meetings attended the last six months.  

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to approve all claims for payment in the amount of $183,755.76.  Receipts were $666,183.45 and investments of $401,464.23.

 

Upon motion of Erickson, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to accept the Health and Safety Budget as presented.

 

Upon motion of Rasmussen seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to accept the following bids for gasoline and diesel fuel, dairy and bread products, with fueling being done where it is convenient for the driving staff.

DAIRY                                                    Escalator Bid

DEAN FOODS

Half pint 1%                                        .2130

Half pint Skim                                    .2010

Half pint Chocolate Skim               .2190

 

PETROLEUM

Meadowland Farmers Coop

5 cents per gallon discount from the posted pump price on date of purchase for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel.

 

Farmers Coop Oil Assn – Jeffers

10 cents per gallon discount from the posted pump price on Regular Unleaded and Road Diesel Fuels on date of purchase.

 

Expressway Sanborn – Staples Oil

5 cents per gallon discount from the posted pump price on Unleaded Fuels and Diesel Fuel on date of purchase.

 

Lamberton Handimart

5 cents per gallon discount from the posted pump price on Unleaded Fuels and Diesel Fuel on date of purchase

 

BREAD

Bimbo Bakeries USA

100% Whole Grain White Sandwich Bread                            24oz                       $1.45

100% Whole Wheat RT Bread                                                     20 oz                      $1.30

4” 53% Whole Grain White Hamburger Buns                        30 ct                       $3.35

3 ½” 53% Whole Grain White Hamburger buns                   30 ct                       $3.35

4” Wheat Hamburger Buns                                                          12 ct                       $1.50

53% Whole Grain White Hot Dog Buns                                    30 ct                       $3.35

Foot long Cluster Buns                                                                     8ct                        $1.65

Delightful Wheat Hot Dog Buns                                                   8 ct                       $1.10

53% Whole Grain White Steak/Hoagie Rolls                         24 ct                       $3.45

53% Whole Grain White Dinner rolls                                        16 ct                       $1.35

Old Home White Sandwich Bread                                             24oz                       $1.30

Mothers Wheat Sandwich Bread                                              24 oz                      $1.30

 

Upon motion of Rasmussen, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to approve the fees and prices for 2014-2015 as follows:

 

HOT LUNCH

6-12 Grade Hot Lunch:                   $2.30    

                Elementary Hot Lunch:                  $2.10                    

 

6-12 Grade Breakfast:                    $1.25                    

                Elementary Breakfast:                   $1.15                    

 

                Adult Hot Lunch                                $3.40

                Adult Breakfast                                 $1.65

                Extra Milk                                            $0.35

 

ADMISSIONS:

                Adults                                                   $6.00

                Students (grades K-12)                  $4.00

                RRC Alumni with College ID         $4.00

 

ATHLETIC SEASON PASSES:

                Adult                                                     $55.00

                Grades 7-12                                        $30.00

                Grades K-6                                          $20.00

                Family Maximum                             $135.00

                Senior Citizen 55+                            $30.00

                Senior Citizen 65+                            $50.00 Lifetime Pass

 

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEES:

                Grades 7-8                                          $20.00

                Grades 9-12 (1st)                               $40.00

                Grades 9-12 (2nd)                              $30.00

                Grades 9-12 (3rd)                              $25.00

                Family Maximum                             $140.00

 

DRAMA FEE

                Per Activity                                         $20.00

                Family Maximum                             $50.00

 

INSTRUMENT RENT:

                Grades 7-12                                        $60.00

                Grades 7-12 percussion                 $30.00

 

                Elementary                                         $35.00

                Elementary percussion                  $20.00

 

DRIVER EDUCATION:      $300.00 Red Rock Central student

                                                $400.00 Non-Red Rock Central student

 

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to accept the resignation of Robert VanMaasdam as the Vocal Music Instructor and thank him for his years of service.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to approve joining the MSBA, with Association dues of $2786.00 per year.

 

Upon motion of Bierl, seconded by Stavnes, the 2014-2015 Graduation date and time was changed to the Friday night prior to Memorial Day at 7:00 P.M.  Upon roll call vote the following voted in favor: Bierl, Erickson, Rasmussen, Rogotzke and Stavnes. And the following voted against the same: Kelsey.  Absent: Clarke.  Motion carried.

 

Upon motion of Erickson, seconded by Rasmussen and unanimously carried, to adopt the resolution transferring District Unassigned Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to Restricted Reserved Funds for Health and Safety and transferring District Unassigned Funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to Restricted Reserved School Readiness Fund.  Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bierl, Erickson, Kelsey, Rasmussen, Rogotzke and Stavnes. And the following voted against the same: None.  Absent: Clarke.  Motion carried.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Rasmussen and unanimously carried, to approve the new Bullying Policy to be entered into the Student Handbook.

 

Discussed: Installation of basketball hoop hoists; potential loan repayment; and wage rates for student workers.

 

Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to at adjourn at 9:07p.m.

 

The next board meeting will be held August 18, 2014 at 7:30p.m.

 

 

 

 

____________________________                     ____________________________

Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                           Doreen Kronback, Recorder