Meeting #14

February 17, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:

Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order. Roll Call was done with the following board members present: Swecker, Schmitt, Longbella and Freeman. (Comprising a Quorum) Anderson and DiGiovanni were absent. Also present were Superintendent Schmitz, Principal Ms. Gildow, Business Manager Mr. Hamann, Financial Coordinator/Food Service Director Mr. Moore, SMEA Rep Mr. Barnett, Mr. Crawford from Staples World, Ms. Robinson and Administrative Assistant/ Recording Secretary Ms. Shriver. Chair Schmitt led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Freeman to adopt the agenda with addition of an item under personnel. Motion Carried.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY FORUM – (Presenter must have contacted Board Chair or Superintendent by noon of day of meeting with topic)

Mr. Barnett read a proclamation for School Board Recognition Week February 23-27, 2009. Mr. Crawford from the Staples World took photos.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Motion by Swecker, seconded by Longbella to approve the following consent agenda: Approve Pay Equity Report; and Approval of Meeting Minutes for January 20 and February 2, 2009 Meetings. Motion Carried

RECOGNIZE PUBLIC – Chair Schmitt recognized and thank those in attendance.

FINANCE ITEMS:

Mr. Moore commented on the Financial Report including Fund Description, Cash Only, through 2/17/09;

Disbursement Report from 1/14/09 through 2/17/09 with checks #77422 through #77728 for board review; Investments as of 2/17/09 and YTD Expenditure Report of various funds dated 2/09. (Complete report can be viewed in the District Office.) Motion by Longbella, seconded by Swecker to approve the finance report and authorized payment of vouchers. Motion Carried.

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Swecker for permission to advertise by bids to sell a 360 diesel motor. Motion Carried.

Motion by Swecker, seconded by Longbella approving transfer of referendum funds for School- Age Childcare from Fund 1 to Fund 4 up to $44,055. Motion Carried.

OTHER

Discussion was held on Policy #509-2 Early Admission. The state deadline for being five years old is Sept. 1, but we extended it to Oct. 15, with testing done by school psychologist. Student would be reviewed after four weeks of school. Any extra cost to district for testing will be parent’s responsibility. (Policy can be viewed at district office.) This was first reading no action needed.

PERSONNEL:

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Swecker to approve the Stanton Committee recommendation to change Online Learning Monitor to .5 FTE at Grade 7 and .5 FTE at Grade 8 effective Feb. 18. Motion Carried.

REPORTS:

School Board - FED – Governing Board of Education Meeting January 27, 2009 minutes were in packet; NJPA – No Report

Committee Reports: Policy – Meeting 1/22 – minutes were available to view. Discussed Early Admittance Policy #509-2 for Kindergarten and Odd vs. Even Year Elections. (Minutes can be viewed at district offi ce.); Facilities – Meeting 1/26 – Board Facilities minutes were available to view. The intent of meeting was to review items that will be addressed on the bond. (Can be viewed at district office.) Calendar – Met 2/4 – committee came up with two (2) options for 2010-11 that teachers will vote on; Other – Officer’s Training Feb. 3 – Schmitz, Schmitt and Ms Shriver attended. Negotiations Training Seminar Feb. 13 – Schmitz and Schmitt attended

Principals – Ms. Gildow, Elementary schools principal, said a meteor NWEA testing at both sites will be done; RTI - K-3 both elementary schools, a further assessment in reading/ Title 1 focus was given and person from MDE RTI spent some time here; Science Fair at both sites; DARE program started at both sites; Early Childhood Speak Out is Feb. 19; Feb. 28 MOMS club is having an Education and Activities Fair. Conferences will be March 5 and 6. Mr. Ogg, high school principal, reported 11 students were recognized as January’s Student of Month; District Wellness activities funded by interest from Tobacco Settlement, has started a Biggest Loser competition, monthly newsletter, weight control activity and a Yoga session planned for March; Superintendent visit Feb. 6 focused on fourday week, Q Comp, Facility Referendum, Alumni donations and legality, fund balances, retirement costs and budget reduction for this year and next; conferences scheduled for Feb. 23 and 24; Cardinal Chatter was mailed out Feb. 2; had several Grad Standard test retakes and Feb. 23, all 11th grade students will be given a practice MCA II math test and Mr. Mattila will meet with students/ parents who are interested in results.

Assistant Principal/Activities Director – No Report; Middle School Dean of Students – No Report; Buildings and Grounds Supervisor – No Report

Superintendent/Middle School Principal – Mr. Schmitz said they had 90% of 6th graders partake in science fair this year; PLC’s at Middle School will change from grade level to content; Joe Joerger, former teacher, will be inducted into High School State Hall of Fame for Tennis; spoke about possibilities in Stimulus bill and with map showing families’ locations that are open enrolling to Pillager, Verndale and Browerville.

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE: February 19, 2 p.m., Business Leaders Focus Group, District Office (Board Members?) (Tentative re RSVP’s); February 23, 7 p.m., Facilities Task Force Committee, Motley Media Center (Anderson, DiGiovanni, Longbella); February 2518, 6:45 a.m., Spot Cafe, Rotary Focus Group (DiGiovanni Longbella, Schmitt); March 3, 7:30 a.m., Facilities Committee, D (Anderson, DiGiovanni, Longbella); March 16, 2009 Regular Board Meeting, Staples.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Longbella, seconded by Freeman to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. Motion Carried.

Chad Longbella, Clerk

Jennelle Shriver, Recording Secretary

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