Waseca Public Schools

WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WASECA, MINNESOTA

The School Board of Independent School District No. 829 held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 5:35 p.m. in the Central Intermediate School Auditorium. Board members present: Todd Zimmerman, SkiAnn Christiansen, Jorge Diaz, Mike Gehloff, Cathy Hoy and Randy Zimmerman. School board member absent: Keith Hiller. Also in attendance: John Rokke, Superintendent of Schools, and Elizabeth Beery, Director of Business Services.

1.  Christiansen moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 30, 2010. Unanimous.

2.  T. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the agenda with the additions as presented. Unanimous.

3.  Dean Schoenfeld of the Waseca FFA Alumni Association and Katie McNab, high school student, presented a check in the amount of $12,900.00 for a donation to the Waseca High School Ag Education Department.

4.  Hoy moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the claims for the month of March as follows: Accounts Payable-$2,372,706.35; Payroll-$658,997.33. Unanimous.

5.  The following committee reports were given: Negotiations-John Rokke; Joint Government-John Rokke; Personnel-John Rokke.

6.  Darren Nelson presented an update to the school board on the Area Learning Center.

7.  Audra Nissen Boyer and Julie Ladwig presented information to the school board on the flexible learning year.

8.  Audra Nissen presented an update to the school board on Community Education.

9.  Elizabeth Beery presented the financial/enrollment report to the school board.

10.  John Rokke presented the superintendent’s report to the school board.

11.  Numerous recognitions and positive board feedback were given.

12.  Hoy moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the request from the Area Learning Center for an overnight field trip on May 4, 2010 to Myre Big Island State Park to pursue an ecological study of the area. Unanimous.

13.  Hoy moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve revised Policy 902-Use of School District Facilities and Equipment. 5 voted aye, 1 voted nay. Motion carried.

14.  Gehloff moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the Community Use of School Facilities Regulations and Charges. 4 voted aye, 2 voted nay. Motion carried.

15.  T. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the Resolution for Proposed Placement on a .28 FTE Unrequested Leave of Absence for Amy Straube. Roll call vote was taken with Christiansen, Hoy, T. Zimmerman, R. Zimmerman, Gehloff and Diaz all voting for, and none voting against. Motion carried.

16.  Gehloff moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the Resolution for Proposed Placement on a 1.0 FTE Unrequested Leave of Absence for Harold Goeden. Roll call vote was taken with Christiansen, Hoy, T. Zimmerman, R. Zimmerman, Gehloff and Diaz all voting for, and none voting against. Motion carried.

17.  Hoy moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2010-2011. Unanimous.

18.  Gehloff moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the listing for a second teaching fellow position pending written confirmation from MSUM. Unanimous.

19.  Gehloff moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the collateral reports as presented. Unanimous.

20.  Christiansen moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the following gifts/donations: Donation of 2 used, child sized glider chairs valued at $50.00 from Kris Lapides to FEC; Thirteen 17” Monitors from Brown Printing valued at $650.00; Donation of a 24” Philips TV from Dawn Yard valued at $50.00. Total Gifts/Donations: $750.00. Unanimous.

21.  Gehloff moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the resignation of Clint Link, Head Girls Basketball Coach. Unanimous.

22.  T. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the resignation of Andrea Reger, Hartley Paraprofessional. Unanimous.

23.  T. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the resignation of Dale Hoy, CIS Custodian. 5 voted aye, 1 abstained from voting. Motion carried.

24.  T. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the resignation of Eva Voss, Jr. Varsity and Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach. Unanimous.

25.  T. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve regular job status for the following: Jan Burnett, Community Education Clerk. Unanimous.

26.  Gehloff moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the child care leave request of Whitney Kuehn, High School Teacher. Unanimous.

27.  Gehloff moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the extended leave requests of Chris Hering and Jill Ladwig. Unanimous.

28.  Gehloff moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the following certified contracts: Cindy Rieck, Non-Public Health Nurse (updated contract); Clint Link, Driver’s Education Night School Instructor. Unanimous.

29.  Gehloff moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the following extracurricular contracts: Larry Jacobson, Assistant Coach of Boys and Girls Track. Unanimous.

30.  Hoy moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the following volunteer contracts: Bill Bunkers, Assistant Track (Jr. High and High School); Amanda Ulfers, Softball Coach. Unanimous.

31.  Hoy moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Unanimous.

Cathy Hoy, School Board Clerk