REGULAR BOARD MEETING

May 15, 2012

(Unapproved)

The Pelican Rapids Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 15, 2012 in the boardroom at the high school at 6:30 p.m. Board members present: Don Perrin, Mitch Monson, Dena Johnson, Kathy Ouren, Charlie Blixt, Jon Karger. Board members absent: None. Others present: Superintendent Wanek, Stephanie Winjum, Barb Ripley, Brian Korf, Sheila Flatau, Harold Holt, Lou Hoglund, Mary Storrusten, Austin Lammers, Christie Radtke.

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Don Perrin.

Don Perrin moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Kathy Ouren and carried.

Austin Lammers and Christie Radtke gave a presentation about the Spanish trip to Texas.

Dena Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:

Approve meeting minutes-Regular meeting – April 17, 2012

Approve payment of the 4/30 and May bills as presented

Accept donations:

State Bank and Trust – Viking Channel 2 - $250

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church – Special Olympics - $200

Hector Communications – Viking Channel 2 - $1000

Wells Fargo/Joy Solum – ISD 548 - $100

Southtown – Al Siegle Scholarship - $100

Tim & Marcia Siegle – Al Siegle Scholarship - $1000

Al & Faye Siegle – Al Siegle Scholarship - $500

Barbara & Patrick Mahar – Al Siegle Scholarship - $100

Richard Solberg – Al Siegle Scholarship - $5000

State Bank & Trust – Al Siegle Scholarship - $5000

Susan & James Haarstad – Robotics - $100

Various donors – Paul Pfeifle Scholarship - $2,745

Various donors – Paul’s Sledding Hill (includes T-shirt $$) - $7,358.50

Personnel:

Hire Shawn Gravalin as JH Track coach

Acknowledge completion of 1 year contracts:

Glenn Moerke – Asst. Principal

Alecia Jongeward – Math teacher - .5 time

The motion was seconded by Mitch Monson and carried.

Jon Karger moved to hire Shari VerDorn be hired as high school administrative assistant. The motion was seconded by Dena Johnson and carried.

Dena Johnson moved to hire Brad Strand as Asst. Principal and Activities Director. The motion was seconded by Kathy Ouren and carried.

Dena Johnson moved to approve the final budget revision for 2011-12. The motion was seconded by Charlie Blixt and carried.

Don Perrin moved to approve membership in MREA for 2012-13 at a cost of $2,042. The motion was seconded by Jon Karger and carried.

Dena Johnson moved to approve the contract with School Center for 2012-13 for web hosting service. The motion was seconded by Jon Karger and carried.

Jon Karger moved to approve the renewal of the Technology Lease Purchase through Wells Fargo pending credit approval. The motion was seconded by Dena Johnson and carried.

Dena Johnson moved to approve the first reading of the District Wellness Policy. The motion was seconded by Kathy Ouren and carried.

Don Perrin moved to approve the first reading of the Health and Safety Policy. The motion was seconded by Mitch Monson and carried.

Dena Johnson 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 and/or the reorganization of duties dictates that the school board must reduce expenditures immediately, and

WHEREAS, there has been a reduction in student enrollment and,

WHEREAS, the reduction in expenditure and decrease in student enrollment must include discontinuance of positions and discontinuance or curtailment of program, 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. #548 as follows:

That 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 result of reduction in enrollment and/or the reorganization of duties, make recommendations to the school board for the discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions.

The motion was seconded by Jon Karger and upon a vote being taken the motion was passed with the following voting for:

Perrin, Ouren, Blixt, Karger, Johnson, Monson

And the following against: none

Kathy Ouren introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION PROPOSING DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING

EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS

WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 548 adopted a resolution May 15, 2012, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions, and

WHEREAS, said recommendations having been received and considered by the School Board, now

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 548, as follows:

That the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be proposed for discontinuance:

1.  Cut ADSIS Teacher Positions

2.  Cut Smartroom Aides

3.  Cut Cultural Collaborative Positions

Teacher .4 FTE

2 Paras – 3 hours per day

The motion was seconded by Jon Karger and upon a vote being taken the motion was passed with the following voting for:

Perrin, Ouren, Blixt, Karger, Johnson, Monson

And the following against: none

Dena Johnson introduced the following resolutions and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT

OF BRYCE HORNER, A

PROBATIONARY TEACHER.

WHEREAS, Bryce Horner is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. #548.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. #548, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Bryce Horner, (1.0 FTE) a probationary teacher in Independent School District No.#548, is hereby not renewed at the close of the current 2011 -2012 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL

Mr.Bryce Horner

21229 County Hwy 21

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Dear Mr. Horner:

You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 548 held on May 15, 2012, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to non-renew your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2012 -2013 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.

Yours very truly,

SCHOOL BOARD OF

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. #545

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Clerk of the School Board

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT

OF MANDY TOLLERUD, A

PROBATIONARY TEACHER.

WHEREAS, Mandy Tollerud is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. #548.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. #548, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Mandy Tollerud (5.8 hours per day) a probationary teacher in Independent School District No.#548, is hereby not renewed at the close of the current 2011 -2012 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL

Ms.Mandy Tollerud

43437 County Highway 21

Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Dear Ms Tollerud:

You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 548 held on May 15, 2012, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to non-renew your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2012 -2013 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.

Yours very truly,

SCHOOL BOARD OF

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. #545

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Clerk of the School Board

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT

OF VANESSA SLOTTEN, A

PROBATIONARY TEACHER.

WHEREAS, Vanessa Slotten is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. #548.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. #548, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Vanessa Slotten (.4 FTE) a probationary teacher in Independent School District No.#548, is hereby not renewed at the close of the current 2011 -2012 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL

Ms.Vanessa Slotten

23763 Wood Lake Lane

Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Dear Ms Slotten:

You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 548 held on May 15, 2012, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to non-renew your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2012 -2013 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.

Yours very truly,

SCHOOL BOARD OF

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. #545

______

Clerk of the School Board

The motion was seconded by Mitch Monson and upon a vote being taken the motion was passed with the following voting for:

Perrin, Ouren, Blixt, Karger, Johnson, Monson

And the following against: none

Dena Johnson moved to approve the following nonrenewal for non-certified staff due to changes in organization of duties and/or discontinuance of position:

Sandy Anderson 3 hours per day

Lynnette Gray 3 hours per day

Judy Johnson 6 hours per month

Jana Steeves 6 hours per month

The motion was seconded by Mitch Monson and carried.

Charlie Blixt moved to approve the 2012 graduation list as presented. The motion was seconded by Jon Karger and carried.

Dena Johnson moved to approve the resignation of Bryce Horner as elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year. The motion was seconded by Mitch Monson and carried.

Sheila Flatau and Brian Korf presented their principals’ reports.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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Don Perrin, Chairman Jon Karger, Clerk