INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99, ESKO, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER 23, 2011, TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

DECEMBER 23, 2011

TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a Truth-in-Taxation meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:01 p.m. in the board conference room. Superintendent Aaron Fischer and Business Manager Janet Halonen reviewed the current budget. Supt. Fischer addressed some of the new tax credit changes and the effect on valuations.

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a regular board meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Lynn McComber, Margaret Sunnarborg, Scott Powers (appointed Clerk Pro Tem) and Supt. Aaron Fischer. Members absent: Rick Liljegren, Jeff Salo.

Call the Meeting to Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended:

Approve the minutes of the November 22, 2011 regular board meeting.

Approve checks for payment.

Checks for Payment -

Pending Treasurer's Review

Date 11/17/11

Check #s 72224-72297

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $65,740.13

Date 11/28/11

Check #s 72298

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $152,000.00

Date 11/30/11

Check #s 72299

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $326.41

Date 12/2/11

Check #s 72300-72335

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $46,717.31

Date 12/6/11

Check #s 72336-72379

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $73,084.50

Date 12/8/11

Check #s 72380-72426

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $66,830.40

Date 12/12/11

Check #s 72399

Voided ($6,622.00)

Pmt by Phone -

Total ($6,622.00)

Date 12/13/11

Check #s 72427-72442

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $10,899.52

Donation received from Jeremy Laundergan in the amount of $50.00.

Approve Treasurer's Report - November 2010.

Date 11/15/11

Payroll Type Regular

Check's # 99797-99849 for $93,648.65

Direct Deposits 164,252.30

Electronic Payments 75,920.88

Grand Total $333,821.83

Date 11/30/11

Payroll Type Regular

Check's # 9985-99914 for $123,039.45

Direct Deposits 189,857.06

Electronic Payments 92,975.37

Grand Total $405,871.88

Date 11/30/11

Payroll Type Adj. 1

Check's # Void 99896 for ($321.53)

Direct Deposits 0

Electronic Payments (55.57)

Grand Total ($377.10)

Date 11/30/11

Payroll Type Adj. 2

Check's # Void 99868 for ($32.64)

Direct Deposits 0

Electronic Payments 0

Grand Total ($32.64)

Date 11/30/11

Payroll Type Suppl.

Check's # 99915-99916 for $130.84

Direct Deposits 603.24

Electronic Payments 116.01

Grand Total $850.09

Donations Received: JNS Builder, LLC $219.22 - elementary discretionary account and Esko Lions Club $500.00 - Elementary Knowledge Bowl.

Approve Treasurer's Report - November 2011.

Approve Fundraiser Request: Kids Plus T-Shirt Sale.

One Item Removed from Consent Agenda for individual consideration: Hoops Club Fundraiser Request.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Fundraiser Request

A fundraiser request was received from the Hoops Club. The fundraiser will be run by the Hoops Club during a district game. They will have an airplane toss, t-shirt sales, Pass the Bucket, and wrist band sales for Coaches vs. Cancer. Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the fundraiser as detailed above. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of 2010 Payable 2011 Final Levy Certification

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve the 2011 payable 2012 final levy certification in the amount of $1,422,042.93 as presented. Copy on file in the office of the superintendent. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Communication: Transportation Annual Inspection

A report from Kathy Hammarlund, Transportation Director, providing details of the annual transportation fleet inspection was read. The inspection went very well again this year.

Approval to Hire Christine Nielsen Ringat

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Scott Powers to approve the hire of Christine Nielsen Ringat as elementary counselor, .4 f.t.e., at MA step 1 effective December 14, 2011. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval to Post Vacancy - Cool Kids

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve the posting of a Cool Kids position for 1 hour/day when necessitated by enrollment. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Second Reading/Approval of Policy 902.1 Community Use of School Facilities

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve Policy 902.1 Community Use of School Facilities with minor language/wording adjustments. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Reports

Board Committee Reports:

Lynn McComber - Truth in Taxation

Margaret Sunnarborg - Truth in Taxation

Julian Bertogliat - Truth in Taxation

Scott Powers - Truth in Taxation

Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Fischer discussed current problems with the dishwasher. He also reported that he has met with Activities Director Chad Stoskopf regarding the possibility of combining our current boys and girls golf program with Cloquet.

Congratulations & Commendations

Thanks to the Esko Lions Club and JNS Builders for the donations made to the school.

Kathy Hammarlund, Steve Hanson, and bus drivers for the successful annual bus inspection.

Irene Tout and the food service staff for the recent successful kitchen inspection.

Elementary music staff for the elementary holiday programs.

High school music staff for the high school holiday programs.

Joyce Bergstedt and the students who lead the St. Jude's fundraising effort.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Scott Powers, Clerk Pro Tem

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