ESKO, MINNESOTA

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

The meeting convened at 6:03 p.m.

• Budget Update.

• Budget forecast for 2007/08.

• Staffing needs for 2007/08.

Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Bockbrader, Liljegren, Powers, Frederick, Schraw, McComber and Supt. Fischer.

Members absent: None.

Call the Meeting to Order

Liljegren called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

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

Update: Thomson Township

R. Janke provided an update for the board regarding economic development of the business park and the acquisition of land for the township.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Moved by Powers, second by Bockbrader to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended/follows:

• Approve the minutes of the January 23, 2007 board meeting.

• Approve the January 2007 unscheduled checks for payment.

January 2007 Unscheduled
Date 1/1/2007-1/22/07

Check #s 61927-61985

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $101,043.80

Date 1/24/07-1/31/07

Check #s 62074-72127 Voided -

Pmt by phone -

Total $6,435.90

GRAND TOTAL $107,479.70

• Approve voided payments for January 2007 - #61959.

• Accept donations received:

1. A Knuti Memorial Scholarship Fund $105 (elementary library books)
2. 1/24/07 B McClure $50 (offset JH math team student fees)

3. 2/7/07 J&D Rahkola in memory of M. Gauthier; numerous kitchen supplies for the FCS dept.

• Fundraiser Requests:

1. Approved: Library/Media Program - Box Tops for Education.
2. Approved: Peer Helpers - Pennies for Patients/Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

• Approve Semester II Lane Changes effective 1/23/07:

1. B. Vesel-Johnson: BA 15 to BA 30 Step 6.
2. K. Dahl: BA to BA 15 Step 5.

3. S. Meyer-Benson: MA 15 to MA 30 Step 9.

4. T. Lindquist: MA 15 to MA 30 Step 9.

5. K. Staples: BA 30 to BA 45 Step 7.

6. B. Salo: MA to MA 15 Step 9.

7. B. Peterson: MA 15 to MA 30 Step 9.

• Approve 10 day increase in contract for M. Nelson.

• Approve Non-Certified (AFSCME) Staff Seniority List.

• Approve Certified Staff Seniority List.

• Approve Speech Coaches/Salaries for 2006/07: M. Lucchesi $1,740; S. Leischke $1,229; K. Casper $490.

• 1st Reading - Policy 524; Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for Individual Action/Consideration

Moved by Frederick, second by Schraw to conditionally approve a fundraiser request (contingent upon administrator approval) from Physical Education - Nestle Pure Life labels. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Resignation by Retirement - A. Labernik

Moved by Powers, second by Bockbrader to accept the resignation by retirement effective June 8, 2007 from A. Labernik with appreciation for her years of service to the District. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Resignation by Retirement - V. Thomas

Moved by Powers, second by Frederick to accept the resignation by retirement effective June 8, 2007 from V. Thomas with appreciation for her years of service to the District. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Hire - S. Matzdorf

Moved by Powers, second by Bockbrader to approve the hire of S. Matzdorf as ECFE Parent Education/Com Ed at 15 hours/week. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Discussion: Curriculum Mapping

Liljegren spoke of the staff development committee's desire for curriculum mapping.

Congratulations & Commendations

B. Peterson & A. McCabe for their work on the Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

Administrative Reports

Board Committee Reports

• Curriculum Advisory Committee update - Bockbrader.

• Esko Educational Foundation activity update; attempt to get a charitable gambling license; Scholarship review night; Attempt to get Logsdon Trust money to EEF - Powers.

• North Field Project; desire expressed for more meetings - L. McComber.

• Update on negotiations workshop - Frederick.

• Staff Development update/ they want to develop a 2-5 year plan - Liljegren.

• Community Education upcoming activities - Liljegren.

Superintendent's Report

• AFSCME wants to meet again regarding the cleaner position.

• Update on student death and funeral.

Discussion: Next Steps in North Field Project
The Board wants to find an architect and would like the committee to explore other sources for funding.

Discussion: High School Principal

The option of hiring an interim principal for FY 08 was discussed.

Open Forum

• J. Frederick spoke of information on Phase III training.

Adjournment
There being no further business, moved by Schraw, second by Frederick to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Duane Schraw, Clerk

Published in the Pine Journal on April 4, 2007

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

REGULAR MEETING

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District no. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Jerry Frederick, Chairperson Rick Liljegren, Rollie Bockbrader, Duane Schraw, and Supt. Aaron Fischer; Lynn McComber arrived 7:05.

Members absent: H. Phillip Powers.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairperson Rick Liljegren called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Moved by Rollie Bockbrader, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Moved by Duane Schraw, second by Rollie Bockbrader to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

• Approve the minutes of the February 13, 2007 regular board meeting.

• Approve the February 2007 regular bills for payment in the amount of $91,536.94.

February 2007 Regular Bills
Date 2/27/07

Check #s 62158-62254

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $91,536.94

GRAND TOTAL $91,536.94

• Approve the January 2007 Treasurer's Report, Electronic Transfer Report, and Payrolls.

Electronic Transfer Report - January 2007
Date 1/12/07

Acct Transferred From MSDLAF Genl Account

MAX

Acct Transferred To MSDLAF Genl Acct Daily

Amount $279,859.54

Date 1/22/07

Acct Transferred From MSDLAF Genl Acct Daily

Acct Transferred To MSDLAF Payroll Acct

Daily

Amount $49,016.23

Date 1/23/07

Acct Transferred From MSDLAF Genl Acct Daily

Acct Transferred To State of MN (sales tax pmt)

Total $1,875.00

Payrolls - January 2007

Date 1/15/07

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #93734-93787 for $86,579.76

Direct Deposits $136,485.36

Tax Wires $56,794.42

Grand Total $279,859.54

Date 1/31/07

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #93788-93856 for $92,438.97 Direct Deposits $139,402.91

Tax Wires $58,790.95

Grand Total $290,632.83

• Approve fundraising requests -

- Prom Committee: Class t-shirts sales.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Presentation: Kindergarten

Brenda Salo and Kari Knutson presented their proposal and received approval from the Board and administration to hold parent/teacher conference days on the first two days of school.

Second Reading/Approval Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use & Safety

Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Rollie Bockbrader to approve the update of Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use & Safety. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval - Semester II Sixth Assignment - C. Gray

Moved by Duane Schraw, second by Rollie Bockbrader to approve a semester II sixth assignment for Corey Gray. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation - R. Bowen

Moved by Chairperson Rick Liljegren, second by Jerry Frederick to accept a letter of resignation by retirement, with great appreciation for his dedicated service and leadership to the district, from Randy Bowen, effective November 9, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation - D. Campanario

Moved by Duane Schraw, second by Lynn McComber to accept a letter of resignation by retirement, with appreciation for his dedicated service to the district, from David Campanario effective June 8, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation - J. Cossalter

Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Rollie Bockbrader to accept a letter of resignation by retirement, with appreciation for her dedicated service to the district, from Joann Cossalter, effective June 8, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Administrative Reports

Board Committee Reports:

• District Technology Committee meeting - Rollie Bockbrader

• Cleaner position update - Duane Schraw

Superintendent's Report:

• North field project plan was discussed - Board decided to obtain cost estimates from a couple of different firms.

• Information presented regarding enrollment information and history, revenue and expense information per student, and fund balance information for our district and other districts in the region.

Principals' Reports:

• High School - Principal Bowen updated the Board on next year's registration process, results and the progress of graduation for this year, and Imagine-It Day event.

(Meeting recessed at 7:55 to enable administration and board members to attend an induction ceremony taking place in the gymnasium. Meeting reconvened at 8:07)

• Elementary - Principal Harker updated the Board on the planned Kindergarten Round-up and the first of three scheduled activity nights held so far and the planned next two sessions. J. Stahl is the second Artist in Residence and he started today, February 27, 2007. Principal Harker also provided an update regarding I Love to Read Month activities.

Athletic Director's Report:

• Principal Bowen provided information from Chad Stoskopf. Esko had two students qualify for the state alpine skiing - Kendra Waller and John Green, and three students qualify for the state Nordic ski meet - Neil Smith, Raleigh Goessling, and Neysa Granholm. Sr. High Math League and the MathCounts team both qualified for state competition.

School Calendars
Discussion was heard regarding the school calendar for 2007/08 and 2008/09. These calendars will be brought to a future meeting for final approval/action.

Discussion - District Bills Lists/Approval Schedule

Discussion was heard regarding doing two regular bills lists per month vs. the one regular list being done currently.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Rollie Bockbrader to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Duane Schraw, Clerk

Published in the Pine Journal on April 4, 2007

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

MARCH 13, 2007

REGULAR MEETING

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Rollie Bockbrader, Chairperson Rick Liljegren, H Phillip Powers, Jerry Frederick, Lynn McComber (appointed clerk pro tem), and Superintendent Aaron Fischer.

Members absent: Duane Schraw.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairperson Rick Liljegren called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Moved by Phill Powers, second by Rollie Bockbrader to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Rollie Bockbrader to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:

• Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2007 board meeting.

• Approve the February 2007 unscheduled checks for payment.

February 2007 Unscheduled
Date 2/1/2007-2/13/07

Check #s 62128-62157 Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total

Date 2/15/07-2/26/07 Check #s 62255-62296 Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

GRAND TOTAL $63,186.74

• Approve March 2007 unscheduled checks (Run 1)

March 2007 Run 1 Unscheduled
Date 3/1/2007-3/5/2007

Check #s 62297-62301

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $11,930.88

GRAND TOTAL $11,930.88

• Approve March 13, 2007 regular checks

March 13, 2007 Regular Checks
Date 3/13/2007

Check #s 62302-62360

Voided -

Pmt by Phone -

Total $23,067.42

GRAND TOTAL $23,067.42

• Approve voided payments for February 2007 - #61985 ($50), 61995 ($13.80), and 62104 ($100).

• Accept donations received:

- 3/6/07 The Minneapolis Foundation - $500 for adaptive computer access equipment for children with developmental disabilities.

• Fundraiser Requests - Approved: All Night Grad Party - BBQ at Walmart.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Approve Interim High School Principal Agreement for 2007/08

Moved by Rollie Bockbrader, second by Jerry Frederick to approve an Interim High School Principal Agreement for 2007/08. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Hire - G. Hexum, Interim High School Principal

Moved by Phill Powers, second by Rollie Bockbrader, to approve the hire of Greg Hexum as interim high school principal for the 2007/08 school year effective September 4, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Leave of Absence

Moved by Phill Powers, second by Jerry Frederick to approve a request from Greg Hexum for a leave of absence from his teaching position for 2007/08 school year, effective September 4, 2007. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Administrative Reports

Board Committee Reports

• Curriculum Advisory Committee meeting on 3/26/07 - Lynn McComber.

• Technology Committee meeting on 3/15/07 - Jerry Frederick.

• Staff Development Inservice on 3/26/07 - Rollie Bockbrader.

Superintendent's Report

• North field project update regarding obtaining quotes.

• Update regarding plans for State Girls Basketball Tournament.

• Meeting of the Whole will be at 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2007 instead of the second meeting in March.

• Health Committee meeting will be scheduled.

Approval of 2007/08 School Calendar
Moved by Phill Powers, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the 2007/08 school calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Discussion: Snow Days

Discussion was held regarding the two days without school due to the snowstorm. It was decided that the two days will not be made up, but if there are additional days lost this year, those additional days will be made up.

Approve the Hire of D. DeLeon as Head Volleyball Coach for 2007/08

Moved by Phill Powers, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the hire of Desirae DeLeon as head volleyball coach for 2007/08. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Hire of B. Haugen as Head Baseball Coach for 2007/08

Moved by Rollie Bockbrader, second by Phill Powers to approve the hire of Ben Haugen as head baseball coach for 2007/08. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation - N. Wickstrom

Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Lynn McComber to accept a letter of resignation from Nancy Wickstrom as elementary computer instructor effective June 8, 2007 with thanks for service. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Phill Powers, second by Jerry Frederick to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Lynn McComber, Clerk Pro Tem

Published in the Pine Journal on April 4, 2007