School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District
No. 2884
Monday, December 15, 2008
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on
Monday, December 15, 2008. Members
present were: Clarke, Derickson, Kelsey,
Moldan, Rogotzke, and Westerman. Myers
was tardy. Superintendent Brennan,
Principal Olson, Lead Teacher Riley, Chad Stavnes, Norm Johnson, Deb Furth, Joe
Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.
Chairman Derickson called the meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Rogotzke and
unanimously carried, to approve the agenda, the minutes of the November 10,
2008 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.
The Superintendent’s Evaluation was discussed. Chairman Derickson thanked Superintendent
Brennan for his service this year.
Lead Teacher Riley presented the following
report: On November 18th Mrs.
Benedict had her annual Title I Parents’ Night.
The Elementary Christmas program was postponed from December 8th
to December 17th because of bad weather. On December 9th-10th
school personnel were invited to attend CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
training at the Experiment Station in
Lamberton. The training helped us identify
behavior levels that contribute to the development of a crisis and gave us
interventions to use to prevent such a crisis.
It was stressed that we need to provide for the care, welfare, safety,
and security of all those who are involved in the situation. On December 19th part of the day
will be used to have a Christmas party for our students. At 1:30, Santa Claus will be coming to visit
our kindergartener-2nd graders.
Look for some creative Christmas writings from our students in the next
edition of the Lamberton News. The
classrooms have been doing art projects with a Christmas theme and are
displayed throughout our building. I
feel very fortunate for all of the hard-working and caring staff we have at the
Jeffers site. We all work as a team to do
what’s best for our students. Dr.
Brennan’s leadership is appreciated. He has helped us successfully meet our
goals.
Board Member Kelsey reported that he attended the
Redwood County Collaberative meeting at the Belview Learning Center. They currently have 12 students.
Board Member Myers reported that he attended a
governing board meeting of the Tri-County Day Treatment Center.
Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Westerman and
unanimously carried, to recess for the music concert at 6:53 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Principal Olson reported receiving a letter from
U.S. News and World Report congratulating Red Rock Central for receiving a
bronze medal in their second annual list of America’s Best High Schools. Analysis is based on: Standardized test performance,
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and proficiency rates of all students, including the
least advantaged. Second semester
scheduling is nearly complete. We may
offer a class on Video Game Design, which will be a highly technical programming
class. Five staff members from the
Lamberton building attended the CPI training.
The Ratwik, Rozak/Maloney workshop was very educational. The System Accountability meeting was held
with a good turn out and excellent discussions on testing and AYP.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Myers and
unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $111,473.70. Receipts were $254,009.94.
Upon motion of Myers, seconded by Kelsey and
unanimously carried, to accept the resignations of Mary Shaner as Head
Volleyball Coach and Rick Manthei as Assistant Softball Coach and to thank them
and express our appreciation for their years of service to the students.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Kelsey and
unanimously carried, to approve the changes in Board meeting dates because of
Federal holidays: January 2009 meeting
will be held on January 12th and the February 2009 meeting will be
held on February 17th.
Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Moldan and
unanimously carried, to accept the first reading of the District Testing
Policy.
Upon motion of Myers and seconded by Westerman to
set the 2008 payable 2009 levy at the maximum amount which is $534,058.12. Roll call vote was taken. Voting yes:
Westerman, Myers, Clarke, Kelsey, Rogotzke, Moldan, and Derickson. Voting no:
None. Motion passed.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Clarke and
unanimously carried, to accept the legal description of the land which was sold
to Meadowland Farmers Coop.
Discussion was held regarding the Cross Country
program and Academic Decathlon.
Upon motion of Kelsey, seconded by Westerman and
unanimously carried, to go into closed session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss
bookkeeping.
Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Clarke and
unanimously carried, to reconvene the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Rogotzke and
unanimously carried, to adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise Clarke, Recorder