School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District
No. 2884
Monday, November 16, 2009
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Education, District No. 2884, was held in the elementary school library in
Jeffers on Monday, November 16, 2009.
Members present were: Bierl,
Clarke, Johnson, Rogotzke, Stavnes,
and Westerman. Kelsey was absent. Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson,
Odetta Manthei, Paula Paplow, Rick Peterreins, Diane Peterreins,
Denise Clarke, and Joe Dietl were also in attendance.
Acting Chairman Rogotzke
called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Meet and Confer was held with Odetta Manthei, RRCEA
President, addressing the board related to concerns from the teaching
staff. She noted that the musical was a
great success as was the Veterans’ Day program in the high school and
elementary. The new 7-12 English
curriculum is working well. Teachers
would like to see a summary of their salary and benefits when the school year
starts. Superintendent Brennan and the
Board thanked Mrs. Manthei for her comments.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Johnson and
unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the October 19, 2009
meeting, and the treasurer’s report.
Lead Teacher Riley’s report was distributed to the
board: Grandparent’s Day was October 23rd. After the children gave a program, the
grandparents were served refreshments and were given the opportunity to tour
their grandchildren’s classrooms. November
9-12 was our annual Scholastic Book Fair.
This year we earned over $1000.
We also participated in the “Toys for Tots” program. The children collected $218 for that program
and the adults working at the school will have to spray their hair with colored
hair spray. November 11th was
the Veteran’s Day program. Wayne Tasler spoke to the students and had one of the 5th
graders put on the gear they wear – which can weigh up to 65 pounds. Parent-Teacher Conferences were held on
November 12th. On Tuesday,
November 17th, Sheila Ryker who is our
Lead Title I teacher, will be having the annual Title I meeting to inform
parents about the program. November
16-20 is American Education Week. Each
day we’ll be doing something special in honor of this week. November 20th is our next
integration day. The 3rd and
4th graders will be hosting in Jeffers and the 1st and 2nd
graders will be heading for Walnut Grove.
Principal Olson reported the following: The Fall musical was a great success again
this year. Parent/Teacher/Student
conferences were held last week. I have
completed the first round of observations of the probationary teachers. We had a speaker from Sleepy Eye for our
Veteran’s Day program and it went very well.
The FFA Corn Drive was last Thursday.
Because of the rainy fall, a few FFA members came to me and asked if
they could do it on a Thursday. Mr.
Olson also gave an overview of the new Detention and Electronic Devices policy
that will be voted on later at this meeting.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the
amount of $88,215.29. Receipts were
$342,055.29.
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Upon motion of Westerman, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to accept the resignation
of Steve Wegman as assistant football coach after 29
years, and to thank him for his years involved in our extra curricular program.
The Board held a discussion with Rick Peterreins regarding his wish to lease the auto shop area
for starting up a business for himself.
The Board has tabled a decision until the December meeting.
Upon motion of Johnson, seconded by Clarke, and
unanimously carried, to hire Mike Redman as Assistant Wrestling Coach for the
2009-2010 season.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Westerman and
unanimously carried, to approve the updated Detention and Electronic Devices
Policies as written. These policies will
go into effect immediately.
Upon motion of Westerman, seconded by Johnson and
unanimously carried, to accept the MN Department of Education’s Assurance of
Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination form as
written.
Discussion was held regarding the water pipes in the
Lamberton building.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to go into Closed Session
at 8:17 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Johnson and
unanimously carried, to come out of Closed Session and adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder