FULDA PUBLIC SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, February 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
High School Library
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Don Tiesler.
Members present were Stan Kramer, Don Tiesler, Jason Appel, Brian VanderBeek, Kayla Clarke and Theane Pagel. Absent was Phil Kramer. Others present were Superintendent Ann Wendorff, H.S. Principal Tyson Walker, Elementary Principal Mike Pagel, Athletic Director, Colby Pack, Shiela Crowley, Jenny Gerdes, Lisa Staples and Brian Kass.
Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve the agenda with the following additions: Add item 4.K – Consideration/Approval of Letter of Retirement of Certified Employee. Add item 4.L. – Consideration/Approval of Letter of Resignation from Track Coach. Add item 8.G – Consideration/Approval of Superintendent Sharing Agreement. Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items: Minutes from the Regular meeting January 8, 2018 (revised to update Brian VanderBeek on District Planning Committee instead of Stan Kramer), Minutes from Board Work Session January 25, 2018, Bills, Activity Fund Report and Financial Reports. Acknowledged Open Enrollments – M. Wright, K. Dawson, Approved Contract for Community Education Coordinator/Pool Manager – Jessica Mitchell. Approved Contract for Lifeguard/Swim Instructor – Holly Rohlik. Approved letter of resignation from certified staff – Nancy Bakke. Approved extending leave of absence – Sam Voss. Approved retirement from certified staff – Harriet Braun. Approved resignation from track coach – Greg Erdmann. Motion carried.
Open Forum
None
Community Ed Report
•Pool – Gave schedules, updates on swimming lessons, held several birthday parties and events
•Gave program numbers and updates
oPickleball, Aquacise and Aerobics well attended
oScuba class March 10th
oFall flag football in the works
oZumba has returned
•Pool pump is leaking and vacuum needs to be replaced
Mr. Pagel’s Report
•4th – 6th graders taking art classes
•12 students in 3 year old preschool
•Parents/community in classrooms decorating for Valentine’s Day
•Highlighted meetings, activities and evaluations
•Numbers the same since last month
Mr. Walker’s Report
•Down 4 students since January
•Highlighted Academic Acknowledgement recognition program
•Talked about STEAM program for 2018-19
•Kicked off winter Olympics
•Went over recent tweets from Fulda High School
Mr. Pack’s Report
•Met with HLO AD to work on paperwork for transition – will use our golf and track schedules and add a couple of their meets
•Started posting for assistant coaching positions
•Having discussions on coaching, schedules, busing and how to pay for the costs
•Need to order football jerseys in the next 3 weeks to get them in time for the next football season
•Jr. High Red Rock Conference tournaments completed last weekend. Thanks to Brad and Doug for coaching!
•Voting going on for team name/mascot. Hopefully decide shortly
•ll ADs with Red Rock Conference to talk about Girls Basketball schedule
•Any concerns, talk with a member of the committee – Colby, Tyson, Ann, Don, Kayla and Phil
Ms. Wendorff’s Report
•Ann & Don went to MSBA training in the cities. Spent time with HLO & Westbrook board and administration teams
•Highlighted projects available for STEAM
•Thanked everyone for their hard work
Board of Education
•Tiesler – teacher negotiations are making progress, went to MSBA, going to seminar in St. Peter
Recognition of District Groups and Supporters
•Thank you to Mrs. Bakke for your years of service!
•Thank you to Mrs. Braun for your years of service!
•Thank you to Holly Rohlik for pursuing certification to teach lifeguard training!
•Thank you to Mr. Erdmann for your years as a track coach!
•Thank you to Mr. Pagel for your work on the Preschool expansion
Old Business
None
New Business
Motion by Kayla Clarke, seconded by Stan Kramer to approve proposal from Loren Carlson for ACT test prep classes offered to students for $10 total for both sessions. Motion carried.
Motion by Kayla Clarke, seconded by Stan Kramer to approve Pay Equity Implementation Report. Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Jason Appel to approve SW/WC Service Cooperatives contracts. Ms. Wendorff highlighted the contracts. We have connected with Round Lake-Brewster for Technology services, which has resulted in savings to both districts. Motion carried.
Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve Achievement and Integration Revenue Fiscal 2019 budget. Motion carried.
Mr. Page brought and explained an expansion for the preschool program. Will expand to 4 – 3 hour sessions per week instead of 2 for the 4 year old preschool program. Motion by Theane Pagel, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve preschool expansion for 2018-19 school year. Motion carried.
Mr. Erdmann researched avenues for college credits for teachers teaching College in the High School classes. He found Metro ECSU as an avenue to help with tuition through a government grant. This will result in a savings to both the teachers and the district. Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Theane Pagel to approve Statewide Partnership Participation Agreement with Metro ECSU. Motion carried.
Ms. Wendorff highlighted the Superintendent Sharing Agreement with Loy Woelber, current Superintendent and Principal at WWG. He would like to just be a Superintendent. He has shared Superintendent duties with other districts in the past and would like to do it again. He’s very knowledgeable and a great people person. Ms. Wendorff recommends to continue with a part-time Superintendent and recommends Mr. Woelber. Don, Kayla, Phil and Ann all met with Mr. Woelber, along with members of the WWG and Lake Benton school boards to discuss the sharing agreement. Don Tiesler also recommends Mr. Woelber. Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Jason Appel to approve Superintendent Sharing Agreement for Mr. Woelber for two years beginning July 1, 2018. Theane Pagel talked about past changes and looking at what we could do different to save money or change our structure. Mentioned we should spend more time on this issue to explore our options and different ideas. Voting in favor: Stan Kramer, Brian VanderBeek, Kayla Clarke, Don Tiesler and Jason Appel. Opposed: Theane Pagel
Adjournment at 7:16 p.m.
Jason Appel, Clerk F-3-21
