FULDA PUBLIC SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, February 13, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
High School Library
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Stan Kramer.
Members present were Stan Kramer, Phil Kramer, Don Tiesler, Jason Appel, Brian VanderBeek, Kayla Clarke and Theane Pagel. Others present were Superintendent Luther Onken, Elementary Principal Mike Pagel, Dayton Westra and Norma Dittman.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Don Tiesler to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items: Minutes from the Regular meeting January 9, 2017 (revised to remove “special meeting” from minutes), Minutes from Board Work Session January 25, 2017, Bills, Imprest Fund Report, Activity Fund Report and Financial Reports. Approved Lane Changes for Colleen Freeman and Dan Blankenship. Approved wrestling fundraiser. Approved Contract for Long-Term Paraprofessional Sub – Ruth Cheadle. Approved letters of resignation from Cindy Teerink and Jan Van Oort. Motion carried.
Open Forum
Dayton Westra asked the board to consider changing the policy on PSEO students banned from the building during hours not enrolled in FHS classes. Talked about open meeting laws. Highlighted cost per student
Community Ed Report
•Pool – Open swim and Adult Swim have been well attended
•Gave program numbers and updates
Mr. Pagel’s Report
•Highlighted Elementary activities
•I Love to Read Month
•Teacher Evaluations
•Student Testing
Mr. Slaathaug’s Report
•Highlighted High School activities
•Gave schedule of extra-curricular activites
Mr. Onken’s Report
•Highlighted past and future workshops
•Highlighted repair/remodel projects
Board of Education
•Kayla Clarke gave Staff Development update
•Stan Kramer highlighted Safety Committee meeting
Recognition of District Groups and Supporters
•BPA is doing very well
•Congratulations to Gregg Slaathaug on 300th win!
Old Business
None
New Business
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve proposal from Loren Carlson for ACT test prep classes offered to students for $10 total for both sessions. Motion carried.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve letter of intent to negotiate from MSEA. Motion carried.
Motion by Jason Appel, seconded by Don Tiesler to approve NCIC budget. Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve 2017-18 school year calendar. Motion carried.
Need to update appraisal on buildings and property. We have not had an appraisal done in about 13 years. Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Theane Pagel to approve property appraisal conducted by CBIZ Corporation. Motion carried.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve quotes for electrical and construction of a fire wall and installing fire doors for use of the 3rd floor at the elementary. Engineer and Fire Marshall approve. Motion carried.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Phil Kramer to go into closed session at 6:41 p.m.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to end closed session at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment at 7:01 p.m.
Jason Appel, Clerk F-3-22
