Staples Motley School Board Minutes

ISD #2170

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #28 

Monday, June 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m. 

High School 

Media Center

MINUTES

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Freeman, Lund, Winkels, Hoemberg, Longbella and Frisk present (comprising a quorum). Also attending were Supt. Klamm; Principals Halverson and Schmidt; SM employees and several community members; Staples World Manager, Halvorson and Recording Secretary Madson.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Winkels, to adopt the agenda with items #13, #14 and #22 being removed from the agenda. MC

School/Community Forum - Frank Odell addressed the Board regarding the history of the SMHS speech program and shared some highlights of his career as an advisor.

Consent Agenda:

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Longbella, to approve the Consent Agenda. MC

Finance Items

Financial Report - will be given at the June 29 special meeting

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund to award the Dairy Bid to Dean Foods. MC

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Freeman, to approve the PaperCut Print Management Proposal with Marco for $7,647. MC 

Curriculum

Cindy Swenson presented the QCOMP Annual Report - no action needed. 

Presentation of 2017-2018 Parent/Student Handbook revisions and handbooks will be approved on July 24. 

Motion by Winkles, seconded by Frisk to approve the 1:World handbook with revisions. MC

Personnel:

Motion by Lund, seconded by Longbella, to accept the resignation of Jeanne Odden eff. 6-2-17.  MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to accept the resignation of Cindy Swenson; eff. 6-30-17 with permission to post.  MC 

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hoemberg, to accept the retirement of Bernadette Hogan; eff. 6-2-17 with permission to post.  MC 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Winkels, to accept the 2017-2018 contract for Michelle Karr. MC

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to increase the contract time for Greg Robinson from .83% to 1.0 FTE.  MC

Motion by Hoemberg, seconded by Frisk, to approve the 2017-18 contract for Heather Kadus at .83%; BA +45 Step 2. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to approve the 2017-18 Interim Supt. Agreement with Mr. Ron Bratlie. MC 

Freeman will remain at the 2017-18 QCOMP Oversite Committee Rep. 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to approve the 2017-18 contract for Lydia Olson; Speech; MA Step 1. MC 

Superintendent Klamm informed the Board that the money from the sale of the FED building is in a trust fund until July 28. Freeman will be the signer for that fund. 

NCLB is now being replaced with ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act); she is currently negotiating a communications contract.

Winkels, Lund and Freeman all expressed their opinion on going back to the Board Committee structure indicating it encourages trust and lays the groundwork.

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, to have a Policy, Finance and Facility Committee. MC

Policy - Longbella and Winkels

Finance - Hoemberg and Freeman

Facilities - Frisk and Lund

Board members expressed thanks to Supt. Klamm for her hard work in moving the district forward. 

Adjournment

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to adjourn the meeting.

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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD Meeting #29

THURSday, June 29, 2017; 7:30 a.m. DISTRICT OFFICE

MINUTES 

The meeting was called to order with Freeman, Lund, Longbella, Hoemberg and Frisk present (comprising a quorum).  Also attending were Principals Halverson and Johnson; Business Manager Boesen; several staff; Staples World Manager, Halvorson; and Recording Secretary Madson. The Pledge of Alligiance was recited.

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

Finance

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to approve the Financial Report and Authorization to pay the Vouchers. MC

Motion by Lund, seconded by Freeman, to approve the 2017-2018 Preliminary Budget. MC

The reductions that have taken place were reviewed.  Because they were previously approved, no action was needed on this item. Principals will be directed to put together a list of potential reductions moving forward. The Finance Committee will meet later in the summer to discuss potential reductions.

Liability & Property Insurance Renewal - Information only; no action needed

Communication Contract - This contract has not been finalized; no action at this time. 

Adjournment

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to adjourn the meeting. MC.

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

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