School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, August 20, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, August 20, 2012. Members present were: Bierl, Clarke, Erickson, Johnson, Rogotzke, and Stavnes. Kelsey was absent. A quorum of 6 was present. Superintendent Brennan, Derek Stevenson, Kip Rasmussen, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

After a brief walk-through of the Lamberton building, led by Head Custodian Tom Neperman, Chairman Rogotzke called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Upon motion of Johnson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the July 16, 2012 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

Superintendent Brennan presented to the Board the Proposal Form regarding the Aid Anticipation Certificates. Security Bank of Waconia purchased the $1,200,000 Certificates at .45%.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $128,391.55. Receipts were $284,826.43.

Member Stavnes introduced the following General Election 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.

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 6^th day of November, 2012.

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.

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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 T

Precinct 2 – 4 year term: Candidate U

Candidate V

Precinct 3 – 4 year term: Candidate W

At Large – 4 year term: Candidate X

Candidate Y

The general election is hereby called and elected to be held in conjunction with the state general election on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2012.

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

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 Johnson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to put Ken Kraemer on Special Assignment to work full time with SW Research and Outreach Center. The Center will reimburse the District each month for Mr. Kraemer’s salary and insurance. He will maintain his status on the salary/seniority scale.

Upon motion of Erickson, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to hire Sharlla Maras as 3^rd grade teacher in the elementary school.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to approve membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Erickson and unanimously carried, to set December 17, 2012 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, to approve the projected levy or maximum option for the 2012 payable 2013 property tax.

Upon motion of Johnson, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to accept the request for Medical Leave for music teacher, Jolene Dammann, effective immediately.

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Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to accept the contract with Tasha Frasher as Music Teacher for the 2012-2013 school year.

Upon motion of Johnson and seconded by Erickson, to change Substitute Teacher pay from $90 to $95/day and set the extra-curricular bus pay to $10.25/hr in the 2012-2013 school year and $10.75 in the 2013-2014 school year. Voting yes: 5; Voting no: none. Stavnes abstained from voting. Motion carried.

Discussion items: Gymnastics with Redwood Valley, District land by the tennis courts, open enrollment, comments on the Lamberton building after the walk-through, new curtains for the stage in Jeffers, cell phone policy for teachers, asking FFA advisor and Athletic Director to present leadership reports at some Board meetings, scholarship awards in past years, no change in adult hot lunch and breakfast prices as we meet state guidelines.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder