INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 ESKO, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 27, 2017 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99
ESKO, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
REGULAR MEETING

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Jerry Frederick, Mark Nyholm, Todd Rengo, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Member absent: None.

Call the Meeting to Order
Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Approval of Agenda
Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Jeff Salo to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the Consent Agenda:
Approve the minutes of the January 26, 2017 regular school board meeting.
Approve the checks as follows:
Date Check #s Total
1/31/17 82810-82846 $31,348.13
1/31/17 Void 82751 ($75.00)
2/6/17 82847-82878 $23,816.03
2/6/17 Void 82756 ($150.00)
2/13/17 82879-82931 $88,577.55
2/17/17 82932-82980 $22,405.73
Approve Treasurer's Report - January 2017.
Date 1/15/17
Payroll Type Regular
Checks $105145-105190 for $82,119.94
Direct Deposits $173268.35
Electronic Payments $123,318.83
Grand Total $378,707.12

Date 1/31/17
Payroll Type Regular
Checks #105191-105225 for $82,998.04
Direct Deposits $180,274.39
Electronic Payments $126,795.88
Grand Total $390,068.31

January 2017 Electronic Transfer Report
Date 1/3/17
Acct. Transferred From: Associated Bank (PMA)
Acct. Transferred Into: Republic Bank
Amount $450,000.00

Date 1/12/17
Acct. Transferred From: Republic Bank
Acct. Transferred Into: Republic Bank Flex Acct
Amount $2,500.00

Date 1/17/17
Acct. Transferred From: Associated Bank (PMA)
Acct. Transferred Into: Republic Bank
Amount $550,000.00

Date 1/26/17
Acct. Transferred From: MSDLAF Max Account
Acct. Transferred Into: Associated Bank
Amount $200,000.00

Date 1/27/17
Acct. Transferred From: Associated Bank
Acct. Transferred Into: US Bank (bond payment)
Amount $198,209.57

Date 1/27/17
Acct. Transferred From: MSDLAF Max Account
Acct. Transferred Into:  Northland Trust (bond payment)
Amount $75,237.50

Date 1/27/17
Acct. Transferred From: MSDLAF Max Account
Acct. Transferred Into: Northland Trust (OPEB bond payment)
Amount $85,595.00

Personnel.
Approve Semester II lane change for Nicole Fechtelkotter from BA30 to BA 45.
Approve Semester II lane change for Matthew Leibfried from BA to BA 30 and Semester I 17/18 to MA.

Fundraiser Requests.
Esko Sports Alliance - Esko Showcase Track Meet.
Biology Club - Donations.
Esko Softball - Greater Midwest Fundraiser.

Donations
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota in the amount of $100 for robotics.
The Jamar Company in the amount of $250 for robotics.
Republic Bank in the amount of $250 for robotics.
Esko Lions Club in the amount of $525.64 for DCD classroom supplies/trips.
Maurices in the amount of $650 for high school discretionary budget.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Presentation/Update: Elementary Art Program
Sixth grade student Abby Deltano spoke to the Board and those in attendance and presented some designs and information regarding what she has learned in the elementary arts program this year. Elementary Art instructor Rachel Weizenegger spoke to the Board regarding the elementary art program and what has been happening in the program this year. She noted that they do go through a lot of supplies.

Approval of Robotics Regional Trip to Iowa
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve a regional trip to Iowa for the robotics team as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Robotics Sponsorship Proposal
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve Robotics sponsorship proposal as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Revised Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve the revised fiscal year 2017 budget as presented.
2016-2017 Revised Budget
2/27/2017
Fund -- Revenues -- Expenditures
General Fund (fund 1) -- $10,389,402 -- $10,630,380
Food Service Fund (fund 2) -- $423,840 -- $412,447
Transportation Fund (fund 3) --$558,443 -- $574,959
Community Service Fund (fund 4) --$423,507 -- $411,137
Capital Operating Fund (fund 5) -- $402,211 -- $488,073
Building Constr. (LTFM) Fund (fund 6) -- $4,179,463 -- $1,608,824
Debt Service Fund (fund 7) -- $1,342,115 -- $1,283,330
Irrevocable OPEB Trust (fund 45) -- $45,759 -- $46,785
OPEB Bonds Debt Service (fund 47) -- $116,182 -- $116,190
Total Budget -- $17,880,922 -- $15,572,125

Accept Letter of Resignation
Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Mark Nyholm to accept a letter of resignation from Erin Lowe from Cool Kids effective February 17, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Declination of Position
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to accept a declination of bus driving position from Keith Pantsar. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Hire of Daniel Linder
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve the hire of Daniel Linder as two-trip bus driver effective February 28, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Proposed 2017/2018 School Readiness Budget
Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the 2017/2018 School Readiness Budget as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Cool Kids Substitute Pay Increase
Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve Cool Kids Program Assistant substitute pay rate increase to $10 per hour. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Discussion: Esko Hockey Storage Facility Usage
Discussion was heard regarding Esko Hockey use of District storage facilities. The District Facilities Committee will meet with the Hockey Association to go over concerns with the new usage proposal.

Approve Support for Rental of School Facilities Summer 2017
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve additional support for facilities rental over the summer of 2017 due to possible conflicts due to scheduled construction/maintenance projects. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Northern Lights Academy
Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Northern Lights Academy. (Copy of Agreement on file in the office of the superintendent.) Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve WIPFLI CPAs and Consultants as Independent Auditors for FY 2017
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Jerry Frederick to approve WIPFLI CPAs and Consultants to serve as independent auditors for fiscal year 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the 2017/2018 School Calendar
Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the 2017/2018 school calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

First Reading of Policies:
102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
401 - Equal Employment Opportunity
402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy
410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy
413 - Harassment and Violence
414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
416 - Dug and Alcohol Testing
417 - Chemical Use and Abuse
418 - Drug-Fre Workplace/Drug-Free School
420 - Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infections Conditions
506 - Student Discipline
516 - Student Medication
615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students
616 - School District System Accountability
618 - Assessment of Student Achievement
620 - Credit for Learning
707 - Transportation of Public School Students
807 - Health and Safety Policy

Administrative Reports
Principals' Reports:
Elementary Principal Brian Harker reported that the planning for FY 18 kindergarten has begun. The first KinderCamp was held last week. Kindergarten Roundup will take place on April 7, 2017. He also reported that February is "I Love to Read Month". There will be extra activities as part of a reward day on March 3, 2017.
High School Principal Greg Hexum explained the demographic and logistical information and requirements for the New Indian Education Aid. He also reported that February 28, 2017 and March 1, 2017 are the dates for Imagine It Day at Esko.
Custodial Report:
Head of maintenance Tony Compo updated the Board. He reported that the heater at the warming house was repaired. There has been no problem with the sewer there yet this season.
He reported that he has fixed skylights at the bus garage and is working on the pigeon problem there.
The air handling units are working okay. The wells and water system have been fixed and are in good working condition. The clock tower in the high school lobby has been repaired.
Board Committee Reports:
Todd Rengo - Insurance Committee meeting.
Margaret Sunnarborg - Policy Committee meeting, Northern Lights Special Education Committee meeting.
Jeff Salo - Insurance Committee meeting, Policy Committee meeting.
Julian Bertogliat - Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium meeting.
Superintendent's Report:
Supt. Aaron Fischer reported that he and Tony Compo toured the Barnum School to see their lighting retrofitting and HVAC system. The fresh air was noticeable in the classrooms at the school and the air handling units were not noisy. Esko is looking at the same type of air handling units.

Congratulations and Commendations
Esko Jazz Band for the concert held at the Bong Museum.
Esko Hoops Club for the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising event that raised nearly $11,000. Thanks to Todd Rengo for his help in coordinating this event.
Esko Sports Alliance for their work on the new Hall of Fame and to the inductees.

Adjournment
There being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Jerry Frederick to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Todd Rengo, Clerk