School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, August 8, 2005

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, August 8, 2005.  Members present were:  Derickson, Mattison, Meyer, Moldan, and Myers.  Clarke and Greenfield were absent.  Superintendent Brennan, Lead Teacher Riley, Kristin Hanson, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Chairman Derickson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Kristin Hanson of Ehlers & Associates, Inc. distributed copies of the Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness to the Board.  Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC of Minneapolis, Minnesota was the low bidder at 3.0266%.

 

Upon motion of Meyer and seconded by Myers to adopt the resolution in regard to the $675,000 General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness.  Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:  Myers, Mattison, Moldan, Meyer, and Derickson;

And the following voted against the same:  None;

Whereupon said resolution, having received the affirmative votes of two-thirds of the members, was declared duly passed and adopted.  Time of vote:  7:44 p.m.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Meyer and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the July 11, 2005 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $207,264.24.  Receipts were $416,470.08

 

Upon motion of Mattison, seconded by Meyer and unanimously carried, to accept the resignation of Scott Greenfield as Board Director due to his move out of the district.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to set the Truth in Taxation Meeting for Monday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the High School, with the regular Board of Education meeting to follow.  If need be, a continuation meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the High School.

 

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to move the regular Board of Education meeting dates back to the 3rd Monday of the month beginning in September.

 

The Board directed Superintendent Brennan to run a Call for Letter of Interest in the local newspapers for 2 weeks to assist in appointing a Board member from Precinct 1 to fill the position vacated by Scott Greenfield and to prepare a list of questions for the interview process.

 

 

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Director Moldan reported that the Redwood Area Hospital Foundation donated CPR materials to all school districts in the county.  The information includes a video for instructors and workbooks for students.

 

Director Myers reported on the Cottonwood County Collaberative funding problems.  Dr. Brennan also said that the Redwood County Collaberative is facing the same problems.  Meyers stated that the Cottonwood County Collaberative will most likely see a significant cut this year.

 

Discussion items included:  A review of the school district goals and transportation issues.

 

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.

 

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder