Staples-Motley School Board Minutes

ISD #2170

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #20 

Monday, March 20, 2017, 7:00 p.m. 

High school media center

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Freeman, Hoemberg, Lund, Longbella, Winkels and Frisk present (comprising a quorum). Also attending were Supt. Klamm, Principals Johnson, Schmidt and Halverson, Business Manager Vacek; CHS staff Trout and Kajer, SMEA reps. Schneider and Hogan; Technology Coordinator Kruse; Activities Director VanOverbeke; Building and Grounds, Peterson; 12-15 HS students; Staples World Manager, Halvorson; and Recording Secretary Madson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Lund to adopt the agenda as presented. MC

School/Community Forum -

a. Connections High School presentation by Ms. Trout and a student

b. Report by Cindy Koopmann and a student on the music trip to Washington DC

Consent Agenda:

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. MC

Finance Items: 

Financial Report presented by Ms. Vacek

Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to approve the Financial Report and Authorization to Pay Vouchers. Motion Carried

Review Budget Revision #1 - moved to next Board meeting

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Lund, to approve the Technology Budget proposal. MC

Information was provided regarding an agreement with Verndale for Swimming and Tennis. An agreement will be drafted.

Information was provided regarding staff reductions through attrition and adjustments to staffing.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Frisk to add a Title I position with permission to post. MC

Other - none

Personnel

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to accept the resignation of Jenny Cushing with permission to post. MC 

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to accept the retirement of Pam Seipkes, with permission to post. MC

Thank you to Pam for her 23 years of dedication while serving our students, staff and district. 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Lund, to accept the retirement of Mavis Johnson. MC 

Thank you to Mavis for her 19 years of service to our students and the district.

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to accept the retirement of Marsha Jordahl. MC 

Thank you to Marsha for her 16 years of service to our students and the district

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Hoemberg, to accept the retirement of Dave Odden. MC 

Thank you to Dave and we wish him the best in retirement. 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to approve the 2017-18 contract for Cortiney Kerfield. MC 

Approve the contract for Gary Trout; Transportation Maintenance; 16 hours per week; (This position will be billed payroll, not on a contract) 

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Hoemberg, to approve the contract for Mary White. MC 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Freeman, to approve the addition of a HS Counselor position with permission to post. After some discussion regarding the funding for this position, the motion was amended.

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Freeman, to approve the addition of a HS Counselor position, with 75 percent (%) of the funding coming from CTE Levy money. Voting in favor: Freeman, Winkels, Lund, Frisk Opposed: Longbella and Hoemberg MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, to post for summer school positions. MC 

Curriculum 

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, to approve the 2017-18 ATTPPS/QCOMP MOU. MC 

Reports

School Board FED & NJPA

The Superintendent Evaluation - moved to the April Work Session

Principals’ Written Reports were available

Superintendent Report

Community Listening Sessions have been scheduled for April 3 and April 10

Supt. Klamm gave an update on the Eagle Valley district;

A camera has been installed in one of the buses to see how it works

SMEA - none

Adjournment

Motion by Winkels, second by Hoemberg, to adjourn the meeting. MC 

Complete minutes are available at www.isd2170.k12.mn.us

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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #21

MON., APRIL 3, 2017 7:00 p.m.

HS Media Center

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Members Freeman, Hoemberg, Lund, Longbella, Winkels, and Frisk present (comprising a quorum). Also attending were Supt. Klamm; Principal Schmidt; Staples World Manager Halvorson; SMEA rep. Schneider; students, staff and several parents; Recording Secretary, Madson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to adopt the agenda. Supt. Klamm requested to have item #5 pulled from the agenda due to a procedural error. The motion was called and carried. 

Personnel

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to accept the resignation of Trevor Kruse; eff. 4-7-17; with permission to post. Motion Carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to accept the resignation of Brian Schornack; eff. 6-2-17; with permission to post. Motion  Carried

(5)Approve the 2017-18 contract for Wyatt Steinke; Vocal Music; Step 1BA

Adjournment

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, to adjourn the Special Meeting. Motion Carried. 

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SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION - MEETING #22 

April 3, 2017

Immediately following the 

Special Board Meeting

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order 

The meeting was called to order with Members Freeman, Hoemberg, Longbella, Lund, Winkels and Frisk present.

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, to adopt the Work Session agenda. Motion Carried.

1:1 Technology Handbook Draft

The draft of the 1:World Technology Handbook was reviewed and will be brought to the April 17 regular meeting for approval. 

Policies

Consideration of an allergy policy

Discussion concerning an allergy policy for the district. Policies from other schools will be looked at and a policy drafted to fit our needs. Consideration of this policy will be brought to the Board at a future date.

Policy Review

a. Fund Balance

The fund balance policy requires an annual review. It currently reads, “The school district will strive to maintain a fund balance of one month of operating expenditures.” The goal should be to increase the fund balance to two months of operating expenditures.

b. Student Surveys

This is a required policy and will be brought to the April 17 regular meeting for a First Reading. 

c. Parent Volunteer & Visitors

This policy was considered previously, but never completed or adopted. It will be considered at the April 17 meeting. 

d. Other - It was suggested that the Board consider reforming a Policy Committee. A recommendation will be brought up at the April 17 meeting.

Superintendent Evaluation

Lund presented the Superintendent’s mid-year evaluation summary.

Adjournment

Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to adjourn the work session. Motion Carried.

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