School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, August 19, 2002

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, August 19, 2002. Members present were: Derickson, Gransee, Imker, Meyer, Moldan, and Myers. Mattison was absent. Superintendent Brennan, Administrative Assistant Olson, Jeanette Mattison, Deb Furth, Sharon Furth, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the July 15, 2002 meeting, the minutes of the July 23, 2002 meeting, and the treasurer's report.

Superintendent Brennan informed the Board that on September 17^th the CRTC board will meet for the purpose of amending the Articles of Organization to include only Red Rock Central and Springfield school districts.

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $157,003.17. Receipts were $184,982.87.

Jeanette Mattison gave a brief presentation on how to make the bus ride to and from school an educational experience instead of just idle time. She said that one example of this would be to hook up 2 televisions and a VCR in the bus and play tapes of either music or a foreign language.

Administrative Assistant Olson informed the Board that there were only minor changes in the Student Handbook. One change being the use of Administrative Assistant instead of Principal. There are only small changes in the dress code.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Imker and unanimously carried, to adopt the recommended changes in the Student Handbook.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the resignation of Norm Johnson as elementary principal effective December 20, 2002, which is the last day of his contract, and to thank him for his 16 years of service to the children of the Storden-Jeffers and Red Rock Central School Districts.

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Meyer and unanimously carried, to employ Sara Arfsten as Head Volleyball Coach for the 2002-2003 school year.

Superintendent Brennan updated the Board on the budget projection for the 2002-2003 school year which would be $4,519,564.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to set the Truth in Taxation Meeting for Monday, December 2^nd at 7:30 p.m. at the High School. If need be, a continuation meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10^th at 7:30 p.m. at the High School.

Petroleum bids were received as follows:

Lamberton Amoco Handimart: 3 cents per gallon discount from the posted pump price on

date of purchase.

Sanborn Farmers Elevator - Amoco Food Shop: 3 cents per gallon discount from the posted

pump price on date of purchase.

Farmers Coop Oil of Jeffers: 4 cents per gallon discount from the posted pump price on date

of purchase.

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Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to accept the bid discounts from all the locations that submitted bids for petroleum products and reserve the right to allow the administration to determine which supplier fuel will be purchased through during the 2002-2003 school year.

Discussion was held on a possible referendum.

There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. in Lamberton to act on a referendum.

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Derickson and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 p.m.

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder