Monday, March 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 Jason Appel, Don Tiesler, Kayla Clarke, Stan Kramer, Brian VanderBeek, Theane Pagel and Phil Kramer. Others present were Superintendent Luther Onken, Principal Gregg Slaathaug, Principal Mike Pagel, Dayton Westra and Jerry Johnson.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting Feb 13, 2017 and Special Meeting Feb 27, 2017, Bills, Imprest Fund Report, Activity Fund Report and Financial Reports. Approved letter of engagement with audit firm to conduct audit of the district’s finances for 2016-2017, acknowledged Open Enrollment Requests, approved Building Usage Requests. Acknowledged Notice of Intent to Negotiate from FEA. Approved contract for Interventionist – Sheryl Woelber. Approved contract for Food Service – Carol Bertrand. Motion carried.
Open Forum
No one present
Mr. Pagel’s Report:
• I Love to Read Month – Dr. Suess theme
• Parents/Community have been active in the classrooms
• Kindergarten Round-Up was March 10th – Small turnout, making follow up calls
• Swimming lessons March 6-10 – 19 students in Grade K-6 with no prior swimming lessons participated!
• Highlighted upcoming events
• Continuing final teacher evaluations
Mr. Slaathaug’s Report:
• Recommendations for coaches for spring sports
• Scheduling starting in April
• Gave schedule of all spring activities starting
• Teacher evaluations continuing
• Meet with MCC to see about pairing with sports. Always meet annually
Community Ed
• Swimming lessons March 6-10. 27 kids level 1-6 and 5 parent/tots
• 4 hour defensive driving refresher is April 10th
• Zumba is no longer at the elementary or part of community ed
• Spring 4-H adventures April 3, 10 & 24
• Open Gym/Hall walking ends at the end of the month
• Working on summer brochure
• Keeping Sunday open gym until the Sunday before Easter
Mr. Onken’s Report
• Feb. 22 SW Superintendents meeting
• Interviewed for interventionist on 3/2
• Interviewed for Elementary Head Cook
• Held Staff Development and Technology meetings on 3/10
• H.S. lighting project is in progress
• Elementary 3rd floor project is in progress
• Wood floor repairs in progress. Hopefully summer 2017 completion
• Boiler valve replacement in progress
• Asbestos abatement has been completed on the boiler
• Install carpet in Elementary Band room summer 2017
• Removing terrazzo tile in H.S. women’s bathroom floor summer 2017
• Gave list of projects for future consideration
Board of Education Reports
• None
Recognition of District Groups/Supporters
• Knowledge Bowl is going to state
• Basketball had good seasons
• Danny Blankenship qualified for state wrestling tournament
Old Business
None
New Business
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve authorizing the school district administration to advertise for summer employment positions. Motion carried.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Jason Appel to approve Revised 2016-17 District Budget. Motion carried.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve Service Cooperative contracts for the 2017-2018 school year. May contract mental health instead of behavior assistance. Will be brought to the next meeting for approval. Motion carried.
Motion by Phil Kramer, seconded by Theane Pagel to approve leave of absence request from Mary Brake. Motion carried.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve Superintendent Contract for Ann Wendorff. Motion carried with Theane Pagel abstaining.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Phil Kramer to approve adding additional track coaches. Motion carried.
Removed item to add junior high golf coach.
Motion by Kayla Clarke, seconded by Phil Kramer to approve Guidelines for Transfer of Funds between Activity Accounts. Motion carried.
Motion by Don Tiesler, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve Estimate for Summer Lawn Care from Rock River Landscape. Motion carried.
Adjourn 6:45 PM
Jason Appel, Clerk F-4-19
