CARLTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 93 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MARCH 21, 2016

CARLTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 93
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MARCH 21, 2016

The Board of Education of Independent School District 93, Carlton, Minnesota, met in regular session on Monday, March 21, 2016. Emerson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Members present Bennett, Emerson, Gibson, Gay, Hagenah, with Superintendent Carman and Business Manager Eiffler. Karp was absent.

A motion to approve the meeting agenda was offered by Gay and supported by Gibson passed with a 5-0 vote.

Recognition of public
Technology Coordinator Mitch Engen gave a presentation summarizing the successes and challenges of the first year of the district's digital initiative.
Anne Gustafson with the Better Together Group stated how strongly she feels about the importance of the district consolidating with Wrenshall and how it would benefit the communities.
Congratulations and Commendations:
Thank you to the Cloquet McDonalds's for I Love to Read Month donation of Free Desserts.
Congratulations to the Knowledge Bowl Team for making it to Regionals.
Congratulations to Coach Dave Esse and CEC Hockey team for earning Section 7AA Academic Champions (3.64 GPA).
School Finance Award Congratulations: Supt Carman presented Certificates of Congratulations to the Board Members and Business Manager Eiffler for receiving the MDE 2015 School Finance Award given to districts who meet certain criteria, including adequate fund balances.

Reports were given by High School Principal Craig Kotsmith, Elementary Principal David Olson, Community Education Director Daisy Rose, Indian Education Coordinator Victoria McMillen, Superintendent Gwen Carman and Business Manager Renee Eiffler.

Gay made motion to approve the consent agenda:
Approve Minutes, February 22, 2016 regular meeting.
Accept the donation from the Cloquet McDonalds of 30 free "Desserts of Your Choice" coupons for I Love to Read Month.
Approve wires OPEB $202,460 and FAC Bond $60,108.75.
Approve February payroll for a total of $337,420.20 and wires summative at $120,630.25.
Approve the March finance checks in the amount of $213,582.52.

Bennett seconded the motion passed with a 5-0 vote.

Approval of the 2016-2017 School Calendar was removed from the Consent Agenda to be made as its own item and was open for discussion.

Hagenah made the motion to approve the School Calendar for the 2016-2017 school year with support from Gibson, the motion passed with a 5-0 vote.

Gay made the motion to approve the resignation by retirement of Barbara Nichols effective the end of the 2015-2016 school year with appreciation for her 18 years of service. Hagenah supported and the motion passed 5-0.

Hagenah made the motion to approve the resignation by retirement of Mary Swanson effective the end of the 2015-2016 school year with appreciation for her 28 years of service. Gibson supported and the motion passed 5-0.

Gibson made the motion to approve the resignation by retirement of Steve Therrien at the end of the 2015-2016 school year per the Memoranda of Agreement for Early Retirement Incentive by action of the Board February 22, 2016 with appreciation for his 37 years of service. Bennett supported and the motion passed 5-0.

Hagenah made the motion to approve the resignation by retirement of Patricia Runstrom at the end of the 2015-2016 school year per the Memoranda of Agreement for Early Retirement Incentive by action of the Board February 22, 2016 with appreciation for her 38 years of service. Gay supported and the motion passed 5-0.

Hagenah made the motion to approve the increase in hours of Megan McClain due to an additional 3 year old class. Gibson supported and the motion passed 5-0.

Gibson made the motion to approve the increase in hours of Bettina Johnsen to 7.5 per day effective February 27, 2016. Bennett supported and the motion passed 5-0.

The LIEC Resolution of Concurrence was accepted. The District's response will be discussed at the April 18th Board meeting.

There was extensive community input and Board discussion on the possibility of consolidating with the Wrenshall District.

The Board went to closed session for negotiations strategy at 8:25. The meeting reconvened at 8:51.

The Board discussed a process for Evaluation of the Superintendent. Emerson will contact Bruce Miles from the Big River Group to facilitate a 90-day check in. Superintendent Carman will develop goals for 2016-19 for the Board to approve.

Discussion of possible School Board Retreat dates and agreeing on April 26, 2016 from 5-9 pm.

Future Meetings
Committee of the Whole - Monday, April 04, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.
Special Board Meeting - Monday, April 11, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee meeting - Monday, April 18, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m
Regular Board meeting - Monday, April 18, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m
Board Retreat - Tuesday, April 26, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m.

There being no further business, Gay made a motion to adjourn with support from Gibson. By a 5-0 vote, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.