School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, September 15, 2003

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in Jeffers on Monday, September 15, 2003. Members present were: Clarke, Derickson, Gransee, Imker, Meyer, and Myers. Mattison was tardy. Superintendent Brennan, Administrative Assistant Olson, Lead Teacher Westerman, Jennifer Gillis, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

Chairman Gransee called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the August 11, 2003, August 19, 2003, and August 28, 2003 meetings, and the treasurer’s report.

Lead Teacher Westerman reported that school is off to a good start. There have been many comments on the good job the custodian and his crew did on the building this summer. There are about 20 more students in school this year. The Kindergarten has 45 students. Open House was held the Wednesday before school started with about 50% of kids and their parents attending. Project Wisdom is off and running under Stacy Warner’s leadership. Jeff Shaner has put up volleyball nets on the playground making another activity for the kids at recess.

The following was reported by Administrative Assistant Olson: A representative from Jostens will be meeting with our Senior and Sophomore classes on Wednesday. Individual pictures will be taken on Thursday. After attending workshops this summer, Mrs. Altermatt has requested some computers for the annual staff to help them with putting the annual together. They will pay back the district within the next few years. On behalf of the Target and Tiger Woods Foundation Start Something program, Colleen Kietzer has been invited to be recognized for completing Start Something Part 1 by attending the Target World Challenge golf tournament in Los Angeles. She and a guardian will receive an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles in December to act as an honorary standard bearer for one of the eight professional golf teams competing in the tournament. Bryce Pack did some checking with Coca-Cola regarding putting in a milk machine. Director Gransee mentioned that the Redwood ADA would grant us $1500 towards the purchase of a milk machine. We had a new teacher in-service before school started. The new teachers are working out well. Donna Larson would like the band to be marching soon.

Superintendent Brennan commented that with the change in leadership in both the elementary and high school in the past year, Mr. Olson and Mrs. Westerman have done an excellent job.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $143,652.20. Receipts were $1,463,957.92.

Upon motion of Derickson, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to accept the 6.08% increase and other changes in the two-year cycle Master Agreement with the

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certified staff. Base salary starts at $29,000 this year and $30,000 base for the 2004-2005 school year.

Upon motion of Imker, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to approve the System Accountability Report.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to accept the gift from the Auditorium/Music Betterment Committee of carpet and installation in the auditorium main walkways going to the stage and to thank them for their generous gift.

Upon motion of Meyer, seconded by Myers and unanimously carried, to approve the maximum and/or $317,000 levy certified by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education for 2003 Payable 2004 property tax.

Superintendent Brennan has been trying to get bids from Southwest Minnesota businesses to do the tuckpointing on the Lamberton building. It is too late to start work now because of the colder weather coming soon, so it will be backed up to spring.

Superintendent Brennan pointed out the payment schedule related to our loan with Zion Bank in Utah.

Discussion was held on District goal setting, future planning, and the superintendent’s evaluation.

The meeting was declared adjourned by Chairman Gransee at 10:00 p.m.

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Paula R. Derickson, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder