School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, November 10, 2014

A special meeting of the Board of Education, District No, 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, November 10, 2014.  Members present were: Bierl, Clarke, Kelsey, Rasmussen, Rogotzke, and Stavnes.  Erickson was absent.  Others in attendance: Superintendent Olson, Doreen Kronback, Denise Clarke and John Hansen.

Chairman Rogotzke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried to approve the Agenda.

Upon motion of Stavnes, seconded by Rasmussen to adopt the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2884 as follows:

It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 4, 2014, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.

The ballot count is as follows:  Precinct 1 – four year term – Alan J. Clarke - 364 votes, 9 write-in votes; Precinct 2 - four year term – John Hansen- 218 votes, Troy Erickson - 201 votes,  1 write-in vote; Precinct 3 – four year term – William Rogotzke - 209 votes, Valerie Halter 119 votes, Brenda Derickson – 95 votes, 1 write-in vote.

            Newly elected Board Members Alan J. Clarke, John Hansen, and William Rogotzke will take office as soon as possible after January 1, 2015.

The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.,

Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bierl, Clarke, Kelsey, Rassmussen, Rogotzke and Stavnes.

And the following voted against the same:  None; Member absent: Erickson.

            Whereupon said resolution, having received the affirmative votes of two-thirds of the members, was declared duly passed and adopted.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Kelsey to adopt the following resolution:

            WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;

            WHEREAS, the District 2884 School Board recognizes the value of students participation in extracurricular activities; and

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WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school district in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine programs.

            THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Red Rock Central School Board supports the District’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a grant to offset student activities.

Members voting in favor of said resolution:  Bierl, Clarke, Kelsey, Rasmussen, Rogotzke and Stavnes.  Those against: None.  Members absent: Erickson.  Motion carried.

The first reading of a Gift Policy was introduced for review.  Action to be taken at the next meeting.

Items for discussion:  Superintendents Evaluation forms, Form 1 was selected to be completed and returned at the November 17, 2014 meeting; Child Care program at Mountain Lake Schools and potential program at RRC, and Cost Analysis of Jeffers Building.

Upon motion of Rasmussen, seconded by Bierl and unanimously carried to change the time of the November 17, 2014 regular monthly meeting to 5:30 pm.

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Bierl and unanimously to adjourn at 7:44 p.m.

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Alan J.  Clarke, Clerk                                                   Doreen Kronback, Reporter