CARLTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #93 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2012

CARLTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #93

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 15, 2012

The Board of Education of Independent School District 93, Carlton, Minnesota, met in regular session on Monday, October 15, 2012. Emerson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Walton, Gibson, Johnson, Emerson, and Bennett with Superintendent Haapala, ex officio. Members absent: Hagenah.

Bennett moved to approve the meeting agenda with changes. Johnson supported and the motion passed 5-0.

-Approval of Minutes - September 17, 2012 Regular Meeting.

-Approve the hire of Seth Barker for a part-time paraprofessional position effective October 9, 2012 pending a background check.

-Approve the hire of April Grover as paraprofessional effective October 12, 2012 pending a background check.

-Approve hire of Ben Nilsen for Community Education After School Enrichment Archery program at $18.00/hour.

-Approve increase of Ryan Schmidt, Special Education teacher to 1.0 FTE at Carlton High School and Mash-ka-wisen effective October 1, 2012.

Reports were given as Student Advocates by Erin Johnson, David Coy, Stephanie Anderson, and Kelsey Swieringa. High School Assistant Principal Beckie Connolly and South Terrace Elementary Principal Jen Larva noted events, progress and projects for each building. Superintendent Peter Haapala gave report on the Community Education Director posting, Indian Education program, FEMA, and audit updates. The District Financial Report was presented by Business Manager Renee Eiffler.

Johnson made motion to approve district bills as presented and order them paid. September payroll for a total of $322,744.35, wires summative at $107,018.19 and October finance checks in the amount $167,175.59. Gibson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Walton offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota's high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;

WHEREAS, the District ISD 93 School Board recognizes the value of students participation in extracurricular activities; and

WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school district in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Carlton ISD 93 School Board supports the District's application to the State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.

The resolution was supported by Bennett and duly declared adopted on a unanimous vote.

Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the transfer of $10,549.83 from Fund 06 Construction Fund Balance to Fund 07 Debt Service.

The resolution was supported by Walton and duly declared adopted on the following 5-0 vote: Emerson, yea; Gibson, yea; Walton; Hagenah, absent; Johnson, yea; Bennett, yea.

Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the designation of the following funds received from Carlton Indian Education Committee, as Assigned per GASB requirements:

$36,020.60 Success for the Future funds; and $22,889.48 Title VII funds.

The resolution was supported by Bennett and duly declared adopted on the following 5-0 vote: Emerson, yea; Gibson, yea; Walton; Hagenah, absent; Johnson, yea; Bennett, yea.

Upon recommendation the Board moved to a closed session for Superintendent Evaluation and negotiation strategy at 7:43 p.m. then reconvened regular session at 7:56 p.m.

Summary of Superintendent evaluation: the entire Board responded to the evaluation with an overwhelmingly positive outcome, therefore,

Gibson made motion to approve three year extension of superintendent contract for 2013-2016 subject to satisfactory completion of contract negotiations with Peter Haapala. Johnson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Future meetings were set: Committee of the Whole work session on October 22, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee meeting on November 19, 2012 @ 5:30 p.m. Regular School Board meeting on November 19, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.

Bennett submitted the motion to adjourn with support by Gibson, therefore, there being no further business the meeting concluded at 8:20 p.m.

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