School Board Minutes
Red Rock Central District
No. 2884
Monday, December 21, 2009
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Education, District No. 2884, was held in the Board Room in Lamberton
on Monday, December 21, 2009. Members
present were: Bierl, Clarke, Johnson,
Kelsey, Rogotzke, Stavnes,
and Westerman. Superintendent Brennan,
Principal Olson, Jan Benedict, Sharon Furth, Keith Kinner,
Denise Clarke, and Joe Dietl were also in attendance.
Chairman Kelsey called the meeting to order at 7:31
p.m.
Chairman Kelsey and the Board thanked Superintendent
Brennan for the Christmas goodies.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Johnson and
unanimously carried to approve the agenda as amended, the minutes of the November
16, 2009 meeting, and the treasurer’s report.
Principal Olson reported: The Winter concert was a very nice
event. We thank Erv
and Lorna Runck for the outstanding decorations. One-Act play practice has begun under the
leadership of Mrs. Wilmes. Knowledge Bowl has begun practicing. Mrs. Larson has 15 participants that will
start competition in January. Second
semester scheduling is near finalization.
The new policies the Board put in place regarding detention and cell
phones seem to be working well. The
Board should take a great deal of pride in the US News and World Report
signifying our school as a Silver Recipient this year. We are one out of only 11 school districts in
the state to receive this honor.
The Board thanked Administration and staff at the
High School and Elementary School for the work they have done to make our
District successful.
Lead Teacher Riley reported as follows: On November 25th, we had a lyceum
entitled ”Science: Laugh and Learn”
presented by Robin Stevens who has been a teacher for 20 years. His program included optical effects such as
illusions and invisible colors. He
showed the children how electrical energy can flow over the human body. We had an H1N1 flu clinic on December 2nd. Our Christmas concert entitled “A New World
Christmas,” was December 7th.
We had to say good-bye to our student teacher, Lily Applegren. We appreciated her hard work and she will be
missed. Look for some creative Christmas
writings from our students in the Lamberton
News. The classrooms have been doing art
projects with a Christmas theme. These
are displayed throughout the building. Santa
will be coming to visit the preschool through 2nd graders on
December 23rd. We will be
having brunch beginning at 9:35 and end our morning with caroling in the gym,
led by Mrs. Dammann. Busses will leave
at 11:30 and our Christmas vacation will begin.
As I reflect on 2009, I feel very fortunate for all of the dedicated and
caring staff at the Jeffers site.
There’s not one person in that building who doesn’t work hard every day
so things can run smoothly. They are
very professional and very much appreciated.
I would also like to thank Dr. Brennan for his leadership and dedication
to Red Rock Central.
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Keith Kinner of Kinner and Company, Ltd. presented the audit report for the
2008-2009 school year. Upon motion of Johnson, seconded by Westerman and
unanimously carried, to approve the audit as presented.
Upon motion of Rogotzke,
seconded by Clarke and unanimously carried, to pay claims in the amount of
$76,695.20. Receipts were $146,731.86.
Upon motion of Rogotzke,
seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to set
the 2009 payable 2010 levy at $579,389.61.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Westerman and
unanimously carried, to approve the hiring of Lily Applegren
as Junior High Girls Basketball coach.
Upon motion of Clarke, seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to approve the plumbing
project in the Lamberton building with work being
done by Lamberton Heating & Plumbing for a cost
that will not exceed $41,615.20.
Discussion was held regarding renting District
property to individuals wishing to start a business, a possible upcoming
referendum, Race to the Top, the government mandated Response to Intervention,
and concession stands.
Chairman Kelsey called the Board into Closed Session
at 8:42 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue.
Administration excluded themselves from this Closed Session.
Chairman Kelsey called the Board back from Closed
Session at 9:25 p.m.
Upon motion of Clarke and seconded by Stavnes to non-renew the Football Coaching contract with
Mr. Brian Walker for the 2010-2011 school year and to thank him for his years
of service in the football program.
Voting yes: 5; Voting no: 2.
Motion carried.
Upon motion of Rogotzke,
seconded by Stavnes and unanimously carried, to
adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
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Alan J. Clarke, Clerk Denise
Clarke, Recorder