School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, August 18, 2008

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, August 18, 2008.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Rogotzke, Moldan, Myers, and Westerman.  Kelsey was absent.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Melissa Johnson from Ehlers, Jeanette Mattison, Grant and Sharen Goeman, Jenifer Goblish, Sharon Furth, Deb Furth, Jim Eykyn, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

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

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rogotzke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the July 21, 2008 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

Melissa Johnson 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 a net interest cost of 2.6455%.

 

Upon motion of Myers and seconded by Moldan to adopt the resolution in regard to the $650,000 General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness.  Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:  Myers, Westerman, Moldan, Rogotzke, Clarke, and Derickson;

And the following voted against the same:  None;

Kelsey was absent;

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

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rogotzke and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $92,245.79.  Receipts were $188,609.24.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Westerman and unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of the following people:

            Russ Kronback – Bus Driver

            Tasha Frasher – Instrumental Music

            Isaac Jenniges – Special Assignment Social Studies 72% FTE

 

 Member Moldan 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 four (4) school board members for terms of four (4) years each.

 

 

 

 

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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

 

Precinct 3 – 4 year term: Candidate W

 

Precinct At Large – 4 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 4th day of November, 2008.  

 

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 fifty-three (53) 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 motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Clarke and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:  Myers, Westerman, Moldan, Rogotzke, Clarke, and Derickson;

and the following voted against the same:  none;

Kelsey was absent;

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

 

 

 

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Upon motion of Rogotzke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to put the school property near the pool up for bids with the understanding that the purchaser will pay ˝ of the survey fee and will take the land as is.

 

Upon motion of Myers and seconded by Rogotzke, to approve the budget reduction of cutting the gymnastics program.  Upon roll call vote:  Voting yes:  Myers, Rogotzke, and Clarke.  Voting no:  Westerman and Moldan.  Derickson abstained.  Kelsey was absent.  Motion passes on a split vote.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Moldan, and unanimously carried, to approve the reduction of the Cheerleading program by 75% with only football cheerleading.

 

The Board took a short recess at 8:15.

 

The Board went into closed session at 8:18 to discuss personnel issues pertaining to Jason Kedl.

 

The Board returned from closed session at 8:57 p.m.

 

Upon motion of Rogotzke, seconded by Clarke and unanimously approved, to accept the attached Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims which resulted in Jason Kedl’s resignation effective immediately.

 

Upon motion of Rogotzke, seconded by Moldan and unanimously approved, to adjourn at 8:59 p.m.

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder