School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, August 19, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, August 19, 2013. Members present were: Bierl, Clarke, Erickson, Rasmussen, Rogotzke, and Stavnes. Kelsey was absent. A quorum of 6 was present. Superintendent Brennan, Bryce Pack, Joe Dietl, Denise Clarke and several members of the community were also in attendance.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the July 15, 2013 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

Upon motion of Erickson, seconded by Rasmussen and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $99,640.08. Receipts were $559,853.08.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to award the Bread Bid for the 2013-2014 school year to Bimbo Foods.

Upon motion of Rasmussen, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to set the Adult Breakfast price at $1.60 and the Adult Lunch price at $3.35 for the 2013-2014 school year.

Superintendent Brennan brought the topic of playing girls’ sports in the Lamberton building to the Board. Bryce Pack was also asked to speak to the Board regarding this subject. After much discussion with the Board and also comments from the public in attendance, the Board tabled a decision and will revisit the topic at the September 2013 Board Meeting.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rasmussen and unanimously carried, to set December 16, 2013 as the date of our Truth in Taxation meeting. The meeting will be held in the Superintendent’s office at the Lamberton building during the Board’s regular meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m., to approve the projected levy or maximum option for the 2013 payable 2014 property tax.

Upon motion of Stavnes, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to accept the resignations of Kristi Stevenson as ECSE Paraprofessional and Derek Stevenson as Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach and to thank them for their service to the District.

The Board discussed the following: The Board will act on the hiring of the assistant volleyball coach at the September Board meeting. All regular Board meetings will be held in the Lamberton building going forward. Meetings will be held in Jeffers under certain circumstances. When natural gas is put in the Jeffers building, the school will just use it for the new boiler. Mr. Pack was

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asked to get a quote on getting the gym floor ready for volleyball. Mr. Pack mentioned that the Lamberton Long Sox have started a fundraiser for installing an irrigation system for the athletic field.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to go into Closed Session at 8:14 p.m. to discuss teacher negotiations.

Upon motion of Stavnes, seconded by Rasmussen and unanimously carried, to come out of Closed Session at 8:45 p.m.

Clarke made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder