INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99, ESKO, MINNESOTA, OCTOBER 11, 2011, REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

OCTOBER 11, 2011

REGULAR MEETING

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular Board meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

Members present: Margaret Sunnarborg, Julian Bertogliat, Rick Liljegren, Scott Powers, Lynn McComber, Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Absent: Jeff Salo. Scott Powers appointed Clerk ProTem.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Moved by Rick Liljegren, second by Scott Powers to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Moved by Rick Liljegren, second by Lynn McComber to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:

Approve the minutes of the September 27, 2011 regular school board meeting.

Approve the checks as follows:

Checks

Date 9/16/11

Check #s 71704-71767

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $30,919.10

Date 9/20/11

Check #s 71768-71798

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $70,602.30

Date 9/23/11

Check #s 71799-71903

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $85,061.17

Date 9/29/11

Check #s 71904-71949

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $81,862.97

Date 10/4/11

Check #s 71950-71979

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $27,719.26

Date 10/7/11

Check #s 71980

Voided -

Pmt by Phone Pending Treas. Review

Total $249,000.00

Treasurer's Report - September

Electronic Transfers:

8/2/11 from MSDLAF MAX Account to Wells Fargo Bank (bond payment) - $103,100.00

Payrolls - September 2011

Date 9/15/11

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #99659-99680 for $86,839.07

Direct Deposits $159,788.83

Electronic Payments $72,590.49

Grand Total $319,218.39

Date 9/30/11

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #99681-99708 for $89,277.18

Direct Deposits $164,786.17

Electronic Payments $75,491.96

Grand Total $329,555.31

Personnel:

Approve lane change request from Chad Stoskopf from MA 15 to MA 30 effective Sem I 2011/12.

Approve lane change request from Elizabeth Anderson from BA45 to MA effective Sem I 2011/12.

Fundraiser Requests:

Elementary PIE Group - Pumpkin Sale.

Choir - Pastry & Chocolate Sale.

Choir - Fruit Sale.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Presentation: Choral Program Performance Tour

Beth Anderson presented an itinerary for a proposed choral performance trip to Florida in 2014. She discussed the proposed trip and its components with the Board.

Approval of Election Judges

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Rick Liljegren to approve the election judges for the upcoming Special Election to be held November 8, 2011 as presented. (Copy of list on file in the office of the superintendent.) Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval to Hire Jackie Kedrowski

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Scott Powers to approve the hire of Jackie Kedrowski for the position of Early Childhood Family Education Parent Educator for 5.5 hours/week. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval to Hire Nichole Reed

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Nichole Reed for the position of Early Childhood Family Education Child Educator for 5.5 hours/week. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval to Hire Melanie Stolan

Moved by Rick Liljegren, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Melanie Stolan for the position of one-trip bus driver. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the actual dollar amount of previously committed funds to be $427,909.00

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the actual dollar amount of previously committed funds to be $427,909.00 at June 30, 2011 for retirement benefits, including compensated absences, pensions, other post-retirement benefits (as defined by GASB Statement Nos. 16, 27, 45 and 54). The commitment was made on June 14, 2011 and the amount of the commitment was determined during the fiscal year end closing process. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the commitment of funds from the Unassigned Fund Balance

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the commitment of funds from the Unassigned Fund Balance for retirement benefits, including compensated absences, pensions, and other post-retirement benefits and termination benefits (as defined by GASB Statement Nos. 16, 27, 45 and 54) at June 30, 2012. The actual amount needed will be determined during the yearly fiscal end-of-year accounting process. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Reports

Board Committee Reports:

Lynn McComber - Learning Levy meeting.

Margaret Sunnarborg - Learning Levy meeting.

Rick Liljegren - Learning Levy meeting, Esko Educational Foundation meeting - nearly $5,000 raised from the Birkholder Race and Fall Spaghetti Fundraiser will be held November 17, 2011.

Julian Bertogliat - Learning Levy meeting.

Scott Powers - Learning Levy meeting, Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative meeting.

Superintendent's Report:

Supt. Fischer had additional informational brochures available regarding the Learning Levy. He reported that he presented Learning Levy information on Monday evening to the PIE group and on Tuesday morning to a local coffee group. Supt. Fischer reported that he has met with several employee groups to provide Learning Levy facts and will be meeting with additional groups. There is also an upcoming Learning Levy informational session that will be held October 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Congratulations & Commendations

Jerry Frederick for fixing the outdoor electronic sign.

Deb Ellefson and Gavin Johnson, Sr. Class advisors for successful Homecoming week activities.

David Hack, Sophomore class advisor for running the Homecoming BBQ.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to adjourn at 7:44 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Scott Powers, Clerk Pro Tem

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