School Board
Minutes
Red Rock Central
District 2884
Tuesday, October
18, 2016
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No.
2884 was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Members present were: Bierl, Clarke, Hansen,
Kelsey, Rasmussen, Rogotzke, and Stavnes. Others in attendance: Superintendent
Olson, Principal Goetstouwers, Alex Pankonin, and Doreen Kronback.
Chairman Rogotzke called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Kelsey, and
unanimously carried to approve the Agenda, September 19, 2016 Board Minutes and
Treasurer’s report as presented.
Principal Goetstouwers reported the following: Rick Peterreins has
been awarded NAPA/ASE Counter Person of the Year Award, receives $250.00 in
tools or equipment for auto shop; The last South Point Federal check $110.00
has been received, used for senior cap and gowns; ACT Tests are optional for
students and districts must offer it, payment received for the tests is up to
the district, State covered the $51.00 cost in the past, should the students be
responsible for the cost if they want to take the test; Math and ELA teachers
for grades 3 – 5 and 6 – 8 are networking with seven other districts to discuss
what is being done in Math and Reading programs; Medal of Honor Recipients
program held in Walnut Grove October 6, was attended by the tenth graders who
study American History; Choir attended the Choral Festival at SMSU October 17;
FFA Poultry and Soils Competition, Soils Team took first, Team members Tenton
Halverson 2nd overall, Cade Bittner, Derek Werner, Jack Derickson
and Noah Stavnes, Poultry Team took sixth; Four students leave today for the
National FFA Convention; MSHSL Eligibility vs Red Rock Central Eligibility
Guidelines, MSHSL First violation 2 games or 2 weeks, whichever is greater,
Second violation 6 games or 3 weeks, whichever is greater, Third violation 12
games or 4 weeks whichever is greater, RRC First violation 3 games or 3 weeks,
whichever is greater, Second violation 6 games or 6 weeks, whichever is
greater, Third violation 12 games or 12 weeks, whichever is greater, Is this
best for kids or should we consider reducing the number of weeks for second and
third violations; Textbook Inventory was presented; Upcoming Events: Sports
sections and subsections, Volleyball Monday and Football Tuesday, Veteran’s Day
Program Thursday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m., and Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday,
November 10 from 4 – 9 p.m., K-12 in Gymnasium, Book Fair in Library and
Whopper Feed in the cafeteria.
Superintendent Olson reported the following: Elementary Report:
Grandparents Day went well; Fire Safety Week Activities, Fire Chief Tom
Neperman brought firetruck to school and grades K and one went to the Fire
Hall; Parent Teacher Conferences Elementary will be set up in the gymnasium;
Flu Shots were offered October 11; Kindergarten Field Trip to Children’s Museum
October 12 in Mankato was a great experience; Fizz, Bang, Boom Lyceum on
October 19 was set up by librarian Jill Pederson, K – 6 enjoyed the event.
Superintendent’s Report: Jeffers Building Update, water line is in and
ready for hook up, interest shown for the building; The blue Venture van has
been sold, Ford ¾ ton diesel pickup donated to the Auto Shop was repaired by
the students and has been sold; Attended a meeting with the Redwood Falls EDA
and Farmers Union Industries; Attended Integration and
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Achievement Workshop today; Affordable Care Act Update meeting on
November 4; In the process of securing a bid for the north roof; Community
Education interviewing candidates for program leader, past leader Sue Redman has
expressed an interest to be done in this job; Trophy Policy Survey, no
districts have a policy in place for trophy disposal and Campaign finance
reports are due October 28, if you spent or received more than $750.00 and the
name is on the ballot.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried, to
approve all claims for payment in the amount of $122,961.18. Receipts were $854,451.56.
Upon motion of Stavnes, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to
approve the Red Rock Central Seniority List as presented.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rasmussen, and unanimously carried,
to approve the Emergency Response Plan as presented by Principal Goetstouwers.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rasmussen to end participation in
the FCCLA Program and look for other Speech opportunities for our students
effective immediately. Roll call vote. Those voting in favor: Rogotzke, Clarke,
Bierl, Stavnes, Hansen, Rasmussen. Those voting against: Kelsey. 6 – 1 vote, Motion carried.
The November Regular Monthly Meeting and the meeting to Canvass of
Election results will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Other items discussed: Trophy’s in Jeffers Building, suggested a
letter be sent to the Jeffers and Storden City Councils for direction;
Superintendent’s Contract Negotiation; Staff issue and Student enrollment loss.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rasmussen and unanimously carried
the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Alan J.
Clarke, Clerk Doreen
Kronback, Reporter