School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, August 16, 2010

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, August 16, 2010. Members present were: Clarke, Johnson, Rogotzke, Stavnes and Westerman. Bierl and Kelsey were absent. Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Taylor Vollmer, Sharon Vollmer, Mike Vollmer, Deb Furth and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Vice-Chair Rogotzke called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. after the Board took a tour of the High School Building in Lamberton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Stavnes, to approve agenda, the minutes of the July 19, 2010 meeting, and the treasurer’s report. Voting yes: 5. Voting no: None. Absent: 2. Motion carried.

Red Rock Central FCCLA President and Minnesota FCCLA Treasurer, Taylor Vollmer, updated the Board on his activities this summer related to the State’s FCCLA Program. The Board thanked Taylor for his presentation.

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Johnson, to pay claims in the amount of $98,341.68. Receipts were $65,094.06. Voting yes: 5. Voting no: None. Absent: 2. Motion carried.

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Westerman, to rehire Bill Pfarr as bus route driver. Voting yes: 5. Voting no: None. Absent: 2. Motion carried.

Upon motion of Johnson and seconded by Westerman, to approve membership in the following:

Minnesota State High School League

Minnesota Rural Education Association - $1,495

Minnesota School Boards Association - $2,993

Voting yes: 5. Voting no: None. Absent: 2. Motion carried.

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Stavnes, to adopt the resolution in regard to the $875,000 General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clarke, Johnson, Stavnes, Westerman, and Rogotzke;

And the following voted against the same: None;

Bierl and Kelsey were absent;

Whereupon said resolution, having received the affirmative votes of two-thirds of the members, was declared duly passed and adopted.

Upon motion of Johnson and seconded by Westerman, to increase the Adult Hot Lunch Price for the 2010-2011 school year to $3.25 with the Adult Breakfast Price remaining at $1.50. Voting yes: 5. Voting no: None. Absent: 2. Motion carried.

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Member Clarke introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2884, State of Minnesota as follows:

It is necessary for the school district to hold its general election for the purpose of electing three (3) school board members for terms of four (4) years each and one (1) school board member for a special term of two (2) years.

The clerk shall include on the ballot the names of the individuals who file affidavits of candidacy on said general election during the period for filing such affidavits, as though they had been included by name in this resolution. The clerk shall not include on the ballot the names of individuals who file timely affidavits of withdrawal in the manner specified by law.

The general election is hereby called and elected to be held in conjunction with the state general election on Tuesday, the 2^nd day of November, 2010.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling places for this general election are those polling places and precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school district and which have been established by the cities or towns located in whole or in part within the school district. The voting hours at those polling places shall be the same as for the state general election.

The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause written notice of said general election to be provided to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located, in whole or in part, at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of said election. The notice shall include the date of said general election and the office or offices to be voted on at said general election.

The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said general election to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least ten (10) days before the date of said general election.

The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a sample ballot to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least four (4) days before the date of said general election.

The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said general election to be published in the official newspaper of the school district for two (2) consecutive weeks with the last publication being at least one (1) week before the date of said election.

The following individuals have filed affidavits of candidacy for said election during the period established for filing such affidavits:

Precinct 1 – 4 year term: Candidate U

Precinct 2 – 4 year term: Candidate V

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Precinct 3 – 4 year term: Candidate W

Precinct 3 – Special 2 year term: Candidate X

The general election is hereby called and elected to be held in conjunction with the state general election on Tuesday, the 2nd day of November, 2010.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Stavnes and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clarke, Johnson, Stavnes, Westerman, and Rogotzke;

and the following voted against the same: None;

Bierl and Kelsey were absent;

Whereupon said resolution having received the affirmative votes of two-thirds of the members, was declared duly passed and adopted.

Discussion was held regarding preparation for the referendum vote and RRCNet.

Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Westerman, to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. Voting yes: 5. Voting no: None. Absent: 2. Motion carried.

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder