CARLTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #93 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012

CARLTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #93

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Emerson called the meeting to order 7:00 p.m. Members present Emerson, Gibson, Walton, Bennett, Haapala and Eiffler. Absent: Johnson, and Hagenah.

Gibson made motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Walton seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.

No public comments were offered.

Congratulations and commendations were read for the Elementary and ASE choirs, concerts, with Sheri Herman and Sharrie Janovick directors. A very big, heartfelt thank you to Bonnie Dinehart for 17 years of service for Carlton Community Education and to Christal Moose for 5 years service within the District. Congratulations to the Robotics club and coach Tracy Bockbrader for taking 2nd place -- Yeah!! GO Bulldogs! Additionally, thank you to Robert Walton for fulfilling the term of service by election. We appreciate your service.

Motion by Bennett to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

-Approval of Minutes - November 21, 2012 Regular Meeting .

-Approve Andy Wyman as Track and Field coach for the 2013 season.

-Approve hire of Daisy Rose as Community Education Director.

-Accept the donation of $2,249 from the South Terrace Partners in Education for a kindergarten Smart Board purchase.

-Accept the grant from the Minnesota State High School League for $462 for participation fees supplementation for disadvantaged students.

-Accept the Department of Defense donation of 81 monitors, 23 laptop computers, 1 laptop case, 4 laptop mice, 4 laptop power cords, and 25 desktop computers.

-Recommend the hire of Paul Crotteau as Assistant Boys basketball coach for the 2012-2013 season.

-Recommend the hire of Callie Langdon as Junior High Girls basketball coach for the 2012-2013 season.

-Accept the resignation of Meghan Kolkind as School Readiness Coordinator and ECFE staff member effective December 24, 2012.

-Accept the resignation of Saralyn Buchanan as 0.5 paraprofessional effective December 22, 2012.

-Second reading of the complete Policy Manual.

-Approve the hire of Matt Ostby as second Assistant Boys Basketball coach for the 2012-2013 season to be paid $1000 from designated funds.

-Approve the rehire of Mike Soderstrom as Junior High Boys Basketball coach for the 2012-2013 season.

-Approve Jodi Tervo as 8 hour/week D.A.P.E. teacher starting January 3, 2013 pending community expert waiver and background check.

-Approve the minutes of the November 9, 2012 Special Meeting

-Accept the resignation of Meghan Kolkind as Latch Key Coordinator effective December 24, 2012

Gibson seconded the motion and 4-0 carried.

Student Advocate Report & High School Assistant Principal's Report was given by Beckie Connolly. The South Terrace Elementary Principal's Report was submitted by Jen Larva. Daisy Rose detailed Community Education activity. Superintendent Peter Haapala updated the Board on recent information. Discussion included security enhancement, and Safe Routes to School. Business Manager Eiffler reviewed the District Financial Report , Truth in Taxation and the amended budget .

Gibson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education hereby approves the authorization of the final 2012 Payable 2013 Levy Limitation and Certification at $1,214,540.69.

The resolution was supported by Bennett and duly declared adopted on the following vote: Emerson-yea, Gibson-yea, Walton-yea, Bennett-yea. Nay-none. Johnson and Hagenah without vote due to absence.

Motion by Walton to approve district bills as presented and order them paid: November Payroll for a total of $324,698.45, and wires summative at $76,924.03. December Finance checks in the amount $89,071.71. Gibson supported and the motion passed 4-0.

Information regarding sharing/pairing with Wrenshall was conveyed. Discussion was held on SOD status and financial planning for future expenditures followed by the details of the Active School Day and Safe Routes to School Grant.

The new year organizational meeting will be held January 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.

There being no further business Gibson made a motion to adjourn with support of Bennett. With a unanimous vote the meeting adjourned at 8:07p.m.

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