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SCHOOL DISTRICT #317
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JANUARY 4, 2010
Call to Order/Pledge:
The regular School Board meeting of Independent School District #317 was held January 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Deer River High School Media Center. Chairperson Victor Williams called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members in attendance included: Chair Williams, Anne Gardner, Lee Pederson, Brad Box, and Sarah Bellefy. Absent: Nancy Adams-Hulbert. Administrators present included: Matt Grose; Superintendent, Carol Risberg; Business Manager, Brent Colligan; High School Principal, Amy Galatz; Elementary Principal and Brent Schimek; Activities Director. Tiffany Johnson was present as recorder.
Election of officers:
Motioned by Gardner to elect Victor Williams as Chair, Anne Gardner as Vice Chair, Nancy Adams-Hulbert as Clerk, and Lee Pederson as Treasurer; seconded by Box. Motion carried unanimously. (MCU hereafter.)
Designations, Authorizations and Appointments:
Official district depositories: Motioned by Gardner to approve the Corporate Resolutions for Woodland and US Bank, and designate official depositories as the Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund (MSDLAF), and Woodland Bank of Deer River; seconded by Pederson. MCU.
Authorize electronic transfers: Motioned by Bellefy to authorize the use of electronic bank transfers; seconded by Gardner. Motion amended to include designation of those authorized to complete transfers: Matt Grose; Superintendent, Carol Risberg; Business Manager, and Chery Ross; Administrative Assistant. MCU.
Authorization to utilize legal firms: Motioned by Box to authorize Superintendent Grose to utilize the following legal firms: Sara Ruff, Attorney at Law; Ratwik, Roszak, Bergstrom, Maloney & Bartell; Knutson, Flynn & Deans; John Colosimo, Attorney at Law; seconded by Bellefy. MCU.
Set regular Board meetings & dates: Motioned by Box to hold regular meetings of the School Board on the first Monday of the month (except July and September due to holiday) at 6:00 p.m., with Public Forum at 5:45 p.m. Meetings will be held in the DRHS Media Center, with exception of May/September at King School; seconded by Bellefy. MCU.
Set school board salaries: Motioned by Gardner to continue the 2009 salary schedule: annual salary is $2000/year, ($2300/year chairperson) with three absences allowed from regular meetings and a 1/12 deduction for all other absences. School Board related absences are not included in three-absence total. Meetings will be reimbursed at $40 per meeting with a maximum of $120 for all day meetings or overnight stay; seconded by Box. MCU.
Other Annual Appointments: Motioned by Gardner to renew the following annual appointments:
Board negotiators: Victor Williams, Anne Gardner, Nancy Adams-Hulbert
Meet & Confer reps: Brad Box, Lee Pederson, Sarah Bellefy
Legislative Liaison: Anne Gardner, Victor Williams/Alternate
Community Education Advisory Council: Lee Pederson
Transportation Committee: Victor Williams, Lee Pederson
Health & Safety Committee: Brad Box, Sarah Bellefy
Budget & Finance Committee: Nancy Adams-Hulbert, Anne Gardner, Brad Box
MN State High School League Representative: Victor Williams
Board Development Committee: Anne Gardner, Lee Pederson, Nancy Adams-Hulbert
Policy Review Committee: Anne Gardner/Sarah Bellefy, Nancy Adams-Hulbert/Brad Box
Infinity (online learning) Representative: Brad Box, Lee Pederson/Sarah Bellefy, alternates
Motion seconded by Box. MCU.
IASC Governing Board Representative: Motioned by Pederson to renew the appointment of Gardner, with Bellefy to act as alternate; seconded by Box. MCU.
Hire School Board Recording Secretary: Motioned by Gardner to hire Tiffany Johnson as recording secretary for the School Board, with Chery Pierzina as substitute; seconded by Box. MCU.
Agenda Approval:
Motioned by Gardner to approve the agenda; seconded by Pederson. MCU.
Highest Student Achievement:
Infinity On-Line Learning. Jo McClure provided overview of the State of Online Learning, including local, state and national data.
Effective and Efficient Systems:
Approval of Minutes: Motioned by Pederson to approve minutes of the December 7, 2009 regular meeting as written; seconded by Box. MCU.
Approval of Disbursements: Motioned by Gardner to approve accounts payable and payroll disbursements for December, 2009; seconded by Bellefy. MCU.
Consent Agenda: Motioned by Box to approve the consent agenda:
1. Terminate current Admin. Asst. Agreement w/ Chery Pierzina, effective 12/31/09 with salaries to be pro-rated.
2. Approve new Admin. Asst. Agreement for C. Pierzina & T. Johnson; Jan 1, 2010 – June 30, 2012.
3. Accept donation to Close Up of $200 from Grand Rapids Eagle Auxiliary #2469
4. Approve Invest Early Services Agreement between IASC #6070 (Pg 11-20) and ISD #317
(Early Childhood Family Services & School Readiness).
5. Approve 2009-2011 Business Manager Contract.
6. Approve 2010-2012 Superintendent Contract.
7. Approve 2009-2011 Custodial Services Contract.
8. Approve 2009-2011 Technology Coordinator Contract.
9. Accept letter of resignation from James Peters, Head Custodian, effective 2-3-2010.
10. Approve Independent Provider Application /MN High School Rodeo.
Seconded by Bellefy. MCU.
Approval of 2009-10 Revised Budget. Motioned by Box to approve the 2009-2010 Revised Budget; seconded by
Bellefy. MCU.
2nd Read – Policies 613,615,707,708, 802,805. Motioned by Box to approve the second reading of Policies 613, 615,
707, 708, 802, and 805; seconded by Bellefy. MCU.
. Approval of Indian Policies & Procedures. Motioned by Box to approve the Indian Policies and Procedures; seconded
by Bellefy. MCU.
Partnerships:
Amy Galatz, Elementary Principal, distributed written report and recapped highlights: activities of CGI math coach and staff development study group model, TIES Cognos data warehousing project and Parents in Education night.
Brent Colligan, High School Principal, distributed written report outlining numerous high school issues.
Brent Schimek, Athletic Director, provided overview of activities happening at the high school level in sports and activities. Recognition to Thomas Schultz and Rebecca Rudquist for receipt of the “AAA” Award.
Josh Solem, Out-of-School Program Coordinator, provided information on the new targeted services program, “Learning Academy” that launched recently.
Russ Bouchie, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, reported on boiler failure at North Elementary School, which compromised the steam lines, resulting in water damage; will be working with insurance company.
School Board member Pederson commented on the success of the band and choir holiday performances.
Matt Grose, Superintendent, provided updates on Itasca Area Schools Collaborative, the Race to the Top grant program, as well as the State Budget forecast. Also commented on upcoming Minnesota School Board Conference, at which
Pederson will receive recognition for a “Director’s” award.
Motioned by Pederson to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.; seconded by Bellefy. MCU.
The next regular school board meeting will be February 1, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the Deer River High School Media Center.
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