Monday, January 8, 2018 – 5:45 P.M.
High School Library
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 5:47 p.m. by Stan Kramer.
Members present were Jason Appel, Phil Kramer, Don Tiesler, Brian VanderBeek, Kayla Clarke and Stan Kramer. Absent was Theane Pagel. Others present were Superintendent Ann Wendorff, HS Principal Tyson Walker, Elementary Principal Mike Pagel, Athletic Director Colby Pack, Lisa Staples, Jenny Gerdes, Laura Cheadle, John Klein, Lori Klein, Shiela Crowley, Darin Henning, Chad Muecke, Valerie Muecke, Scot Spittle, Heidi Landgren, Mike Landgren, William Bell and Luke Isder.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Election of Officers
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Kayla Clarke to nominate Don Tiesler for Chairperson of the Board. Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Stan Kramer to nominate Phil Kramer for Vice Chair of the Board. Motion carried.
Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Kayla Clarke to nominate Jason Appel for Clerk of the Board. Motion carried.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to nominate Kayla Clarke for Treasurer of the Board. Motion carried.
The following members will serve as directors: Theane Pagel, Stan Kramer and Brian VanderBeek.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Phil Kramer to keep salaries the same as follows:
Chairperson $1,500.00
Clerk $1,400.00
Treasurer $1,300.00
Vice-Chair $1,300.00
Director $1,300.00
The following committee assignments were approved:
Capital Outlay – Stan Kramer, Don Tiesler, Phil Kramer
Community Education Advisory – Theane Pagel
District Planning Committee – Phil Kramer, Brian VanderBeek, Kayla Clarke
Fulda Foundation (Ex-officio) – Brian VanderBeek
Nobles County Integration Collaborative (Collaborative Council) – Jason Appel
Nobles County Integration Collaborative – Stan Kramer
Meet & Confer – Don Tiesler, Brian VanderBeek, Theane Pagel
MSBA Legislative Liaison – Ann Wendorff, Superintendent
MSHSL/MCC Sports Cooperative – Kayla Clarke
Policy Committee – Theane Pagel, Don Tiesler, Phil Kramer
Safety Committee – Stan Kramer
Staff Development – Kayla Clarke
Technology – Theane Pagel, Brian VanderBeek
District Goals – Jason Appel, Don Tiesler, Theane Pagel
Pool Committee – Phil Kramer, Jason Appel
Negotiations Committees:
Community Education Director – Kayla Clarke, Don Tiesler
FEA Teachers – Stan Kramer, Don Tiesler, Jason Appel
MSEA Classified – Theane Pagel, Brian VanderBeek, Phil Kramer
Principals – Brian VanderBeek, Phil Kramer
Superintendent – Don Tiesler, Phil Kramer
Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Kayla Clarke that the Board of Education of District #505 will meet the second Monday of each month. The regular meetings will be held in the High School Library with the meetings starting at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Mrs. Wendorff highlighted items on the consent agenda. Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Phil Kramer to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items: Minutes from Regular board meeting December 11, 2017, Bills, Imprest Fund Report, Activity Fund Report and Financial Reports. Approved Volunteer/Assistant Wrestling Coaches Nick Henning and Kody Kramer. Motion carried.
Open Forum
None
Community Ed Report
• Updated Pool Hours
• Winter Brochure is out – Updated Program Offerings
Mr. Pagel’s Report
• Successful food drive
• Paraprofessional recognition week is Jan 22-26
• Second quarter ends January 19th
• February is “I Love to Read Month”
• Elementary enrollment is up 4 from the beginning of the year
• Thanks to the Board for the staff Christmas meal
Mr. Walker’s Report
• High School enrollment is up 7 students
• Ag & Business departments have created Articulation Agreements. These teachers connected with post-secondary colleges. Students with a “B” or higher in these classes can get college credit for those classes. Thanks to Mr. Pagel for this idea!
• Highlighted activities and meetings
Mr. Pack’s Report
• Highlighted meetings on sports pairing
• Lions Basketball tournament is January 20th
• 6th grade basketball tournament on January 6th – there were 12 teams
Ms. Wendorff’s Report
• Highlighted meetings
• Thanks to Colby and Tyson for all of their work on sports pairing
• Thanks to the board for the staff Christmas meal!
Board of Education
Don Tiesler reported on teacher negotiations
Recognition of District Groups/Supporters
Thank you to Water Lilies group has raised $6,984.50 toward pool blankets. Great job!!
Thank you to Mr. Pagel, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Munson and Mr. Sullivan for work on Articulation Agreements!
Thank you to the Presbyterian Church for their donations of warm clothing for students in need!
Old Business
None
New Business
Member Brian VanderBeek introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS
IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district dictates that the school board must reduce expenditures immediately, and
WHEREAS, there has been a reduction in student enrollment, and,
WHEREAS, this reduction in expenditure and decrease in student enrollment must include discontinuance of positions and discontinuance or curtailment of programs, and
WHEREAS, a determination must be made as to which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of positions.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 505 as follows:
The School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures and, as a reduction in enrollment, make recommendations to the school board for the discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Phil Kramer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Stan Kramer, Phil Kramer, Kayla Clarke, Brian VanderBeek, Don Tiesler and Jason Appel
And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
Motion by Kayla Clarke, seconded by Stan Kramer to set mileage rate at $.495/mile. Motion carried.
Discussion on Sports Pairing. Colby highlighted history of pairing. Three years ago talked with WWG on pairing football and girls basketball. And met with HL-O on pairing with girls softball. Last year met with MCC on pairing and were told that they were not interested. In July we changed the Cross-Country agreement to a cooperative agreement so that we are equal in the pairing. At this time we asked about pairing again. We took it that they weren’t interested. Now we have heard that MCC might not have said no. May have had a miscommunication between them, us and Mr. Onken. Both us and MCC are looking into clarification. MCC has good numbers and would have to move up a class if paired with Fulda and it wouldn’t be in their best interest to pair. MCC has a board meeting tonight also and will let us know. Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Phil Kramer to table voting
