INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 ESKO, MINNESOTA MARCH 27, 2012 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

MARCH 27, 2012

REGULAR MEETING

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular Board meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Lynn McComber, Scott Phillip Powers, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Fischer. Absent: Rick Liljegren, Jeff Salo.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Scott Powers appointed Clerk Pro Tem.

Approval of Agenda

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

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:

Approve the minutes of the February 28, 2012 school board meeting.

Approve the checks as follows:

Checks

Date 2/27/12

Check #s 72793

Voided ($405.00)

Pmt by Phone -

Total ($405.00)

Date 2/27/12

Check #s 72809-72848

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $19,662.11

Date 2/28/12

Check #s 72848

Voided ($388.35)

Pmt by Phone -

Total ($388.35)

Date 2/28/12

Check #s 72849-72850

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $388.35

Date 3/2/12

Check #s 72851-72864

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $45,635.20

Date 3/7/12

Check #s 72865-72923

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $38,019.24

Date 3/9/12

Check #s 72924-72926

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $1,705.00

Date 3/15/12

Check #s 71729

Voided ($333.25)

Pmt by Phone -

Total ($333.25)

Date 3/15/12

Check #s 72927-72965

Voided Pending Treasurer's Review

Pmt by Phone -

Total $50,380.04

Date 3/21/12

Check #s 72966-72997

Voided Pending Treasurer's Review

Pmt by Phone -

Total $30,175.44

Date 3/23/12

Check #s 72998

Voided Pending Treasurer's Review

Pmt by Phone -

Total $926.25

Date 3/27/12

Check #s 72999

Voided Pending Treasurer's Review

Pmt by Phone -

Total $150,000.00

Approval of Treasurer's Report - February 2012.

Date 2/15/12

Payroll Type Regular

Check's #100104-100157for$96,850.32

Direct Deposits $166,402.20

Electronic Payments $76,421.00

Grand Total $339,673.52

Date 2/29/12

Payroll Type Regular

Check's #100158-100209for$95,628.30

Direct Deposits $167,013.21

Electronic Payments $76,311.30

Grand Total $338,952.81

Approve fundraiser requests as follows:

-Elementary Parent Group (PIE) - Pizza Sale.

-School Readiness - Selling "Thirty-One" products.

-Donations Received as follows:

-MN Health Systems, LLC in the amount of $500 toward DI Family Dance.

-Pirila-Tuominen Adult Foster Home in the amount of $250.00 toward DI Family Dance.

-Lakewalk Surgery Center, Inc. in the amount of $150.00 toward DI Family Dance.

-Personnel

-Family medical leave request from Kellie Semerau.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Jessie Wick

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to accept a letter of resignation from paraprofessional Jessie Wick effective March 9, 2012. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Spring 2012 Coaching

Moved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Spring 2012 Coaching staff as presented. (Copy on file in the office of the Supt.) Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Contract with VanIWaarden Associates for GASB 45 Actuarial Services

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve entering into a contract with VanIWaarden Associates for GASB 45 Actuarial Services

Discussion: Basic Budget/Staffing Assumptions

Discussion was heard regarding basic budget and staffing assumptions.

Approve Capital Projects for 2012-2013

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve capital projects for 2012/2013 as presented with the exception of a bus purchase. (A copy of list on file in the office of the Supt.) Motion carried by unanimous vote.

State Fire Marshal Report

The report of annual inspection by the State Fire Marshal was reviewed and discussed.

Approve Matching Amount for AmeriCorps Worker

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve a matching fund for an AmeriCorps worker in the amount of $5,000. Motion carried by the following vote: Yea votes - Julian Bertogliat, Scott Powers, Lynn McComber; Nay vote - Margaret Sunnarborg.

Discussion: Bleachers

A report from H & B Specialized Products, Inc. regarding the recent inspection of the bleachers. The report outlined the areas that the bleachers show deficiencies and are not up to code. The head custodian is investigating options that include repair and/or replacement of the current bleacher system. The Board discussed available options if the bleachers are not serviceable for next fall.

Approve Contract with Keller Fence Company for Softball Backstop

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve a contract with Keller Fence Company in the amount of $8,200 for a softball backstop. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Jennifer Brown

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Scott Powers to accept a letter of resignation from Jennifer Brown, school psychologist effective at the end of the 2011/2012 school year including approval to post the position as full-time for the 2012/2013 school year (.6 f.t.e. Esko and .4 f.t.e. Wrenshall). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Hire of Carri Kaldahl

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Carri Kaldahl as a paraprofessional for 5.5 hours/day effective March 28, 2012. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Administrative Reports

Principals' Reports

-Principal Brian Harker reported that the fourth quarter started this week. Kindergarten Roundup was held this evening. There will be a better idea as to the kindergarten enrollment numbers at the end of the week. He also reported that MCA testing has started and MAP testing is being done online.

-High School Principal Greg Hexum reported that the high school is also doing testing at this time. Thanks to Lisa Donelson, technology coordinator, for keeping the infrastructure running. There will be high school conferences on Thursday evening.

Board Committee Reports

-Lynn McComber - Town Board meeting, AFSCME negotiations.

-Margaret Sunnarborg - Town Board meeting, Safety Committee meeting.

-Scott Powers - Capital projects meeting, Town Board meeting, AFSCME negotiations.

Superintendent's Report

-Ingredients of pink slime are being taken out of bid specs for hamburger.

-April 19 will be an information night regarding the natural gas project for the community.

-The annual Superintendent's Conference included a great session on 21st Century Learning initiatives. We are currently engaging in this process now.

Congratulations and Commendations

-Boys and Girls Basketball teams for their successful seasons, together with all the people involved who make that happen.

-Kate Shelerud - Triple A Section Award - Arts, Athletics, Academics

-Julie Pelletier for organizing and getting things ready for Kindergarten Roundup and the Kindergarten teachers (K Knutson, J Boese, K Zywicki, and M Durand) for the PowerPoint presentation to the parents.

-Bill Pera for the good report from the State Fire Marshal.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Scott Powers, Clerk Pro Tem

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