School Board Minutes

Red Rock Central District No. 2884

Monday, December 19, 2005

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton on Monday, December 19, 2005.  Members present were:  Clarke, Derickson, Kelsey, and Moldan.  Mattison and Myers were tardy.  Superintendent Brennan, Principal Olson, Joe Dietl, and Denise Clarke were also in attendance.

 

Chairman Derickson called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. 

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the November 21, 2005 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.

 

The Truth in Taxation property tax/levy history of Red Rock Central from 1999-2006 was distributed to all present. 

 

Upon motion of Moldan and seconded by Myers to set the 2005 payable 2006 levy at $408,766.22.  Roll call vote was taken.  Voting yes:  Myers, Kelsey, Mattison, Clarke, Moldan, and Derickson.  Voting no:  None.  Motion passes.

 

Moldan reported that the Redwood County Collaberative cancelled their meeting for this month.  Myers reported that the numbers look good at Tri-County Day Treatment.  They have added a high school program and are running at 17 on average.  The rent has been increased significantly.

 

Lead Teacher Riley’s report was distributed to the Board:  The Prairie Ecology Bus presented “MAD about Winter.”  They had fun hands-on activities to help students learn about how animals survive in the winter.  The elementary Christmas Concert was December 12.  Our play this year was about an elf named Elfis who was different from the other elves.  The theme was accepting differences and allowing others to be themselves.  On December 16th, the 6th-8th graders came to Jeffers to give us a Christmas concert.  Mrs. Larson and Mr. Van Maasdam had their band and choir perform several selections.  On Wednesday, Santa will be coming to visit our preschoolers through 2nd graders.  We will be having brunch starting at 9:00, a little gift exchange in each classroom, and end the day with caroling in the gym led by Mrs. Dammann.  Our students will be dismissed at 11:20.  This time of year motivates our students as we keep them busy writing poems and stories with a Christmas theme and several classes do many art projects.  These creative works are displayed throughout our building and add to the excitement of the season.

 

The Board recessed at 6:37 p.m. for the High School music concert.

 

The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.

 

 

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Principal Olson reported that we should be in the new building by the 1st of the year.  The System Accountability Meeting produced a good discussion about testing and results.  The Student Council raised $160 for Share the Spirit with the “Kiss the Pig Contest.”  Midterms have gone out.  The winter sports season is well underway.  Mrs. Goblish has started working with the new speech team as well.  Ms. Zwaschka is planning to meet with those interested in the One Act Play.  Scheduling for the 2nd semester is for all practical purposes complete.  Principal Olson will be attending the National Indoor Air Quality Conference in Washington DC in January.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of $106,008.40.  Receipts were $300,384.22.

 

Upon motion of Myers and seconded by Moldan to adopt the proposed State mandated policy, related to Board travel out of State, as written.  Roll call vote was taken.  Voting yes:  Myers, Kelsey, Mattison, Clarke, Moldan, and Derickson.  Voting no:  None.  Motion passes.

 

 Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Kelsey and unanimously carried, to approve the changes in Board meeting dates:  The January, February, and April 2006 meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month instead of the 3rd Monday because of Federal holidays and Easter break.

 

 Letters of interest for the open Board seat in Precinct 2 were received from Norm Johnson and Judy Westerman.  Interviews will be held on January 9th beginning at 6:30 p.m.

 

Upon motion of Moldan, seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to approve the four goals and objectives written by the staff in regards to Quality Compensation.

 

Discussion was held regarding the school audit, dedication of the new addition, extra-curricular activities policy statement first reading, Superintendent evaluation, and last month’s meet and confer.

 

Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Mattison and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m.

 

 

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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk                                                  Denise Clarke, Recorder