November 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge to Flag
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3. Roll Call
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Jim Block ____________________ Dale Lenz____________________
Michelle Carlson_______________ Jeff Swenson__________________ Tom Justin____________________ Liz Verley_____________________ |
4. Approval of Agenda
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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director ____________ to approve the agenda as presented/amended. Motion carried by ___________ vote. |
5. Approval of Minutes
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It was moved by Director ________ and seconded by Director ________ to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 21, 2013 and meet and confer committee meeting on October 28, 2013 as presented/corrected. Motion carried by ________ vote.
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6. Claims, Accounts and Financial
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It was moved by Director ____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve October bills due and payable amounting to $276,358.90 including wire payments, check numbers 58828-59001, employee reimbursements and P-Card Transactions. Summary as follows: Fund # 01 General Fund..............$244,325.60 02 Food Service............... 5,394.57 04 Community Service.... 26,534.33 11 Activities..................... 104.37 And to approve all other financial reports as presented. Motion carried by _______ vote.
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7. Appreciation, Recognition and Presentations
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Deb Griffiths, Director of Communications and Community Outreach Schools for Equity in Education
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8. Recognition of Citizens for Input Purposes
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9. Reports/Good News
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9.a. Royalton Mayor’s Report
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9.b. Business Manager’s Report
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9.c. Principals’ Reports
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9.d. Superintendent’s Report
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9.e. Board Committee Reports
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10. Action Items
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Consent Agenda: It was moved by Director ___________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve items “a through e” as presented. Motion carried by ______ vote. |
10.a. Approval of Resignations
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It was moved by Director _______ and seconded by Director _____ to approve Alex Thielges' resignation as a C-squad boys' basketball coach effective October 31, 2013 with thanks extended for services rendered. Motion carried by ___ vote.
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10.b. Approval of Hirings
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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Krista Kasella for a MAP assistant position in the after school program effective October 28, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote. It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Tessa Gutzgow for a MAP assistant position in the after school program effective October 28, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote. It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Andrew Hagman as a C-squad boys' basketball coach effective November 1, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote. It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Dena Oscarson for the Title I paraprofessional position effective November 4, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote. It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Melonie Brown for the special education paraprofessional position effective November 4, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote. It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Beth Kowalczek as a health assistant on a bus effective November 7, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote.
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10.c. Approval of Termination
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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the termination of Barb Eaton as Title I paraprofessional for just cause effective November 11, 2013 as per administrative recommendations. Motion carried by ___ vote. |
10.d. Approval of Volunteer Youth Basketball Coaches
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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the list of volunteer youth basketball coaches for the 2013-14 season effective October 28, 2013 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried by ___ vote.
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10.e. Setting of Closed Meeting for Negotiation Strategies
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It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________ to set a closed meeting for negotiation strategies immediately following the regular meeting. Motion carried by ___ vote. |
10.f. Approve the Resolution to the 125 Flexible Benefits Plan and Amend the Definition of Spouse
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Member__________________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ROYALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “EMPLOYER") The Board of Directors of the above reference Employer adopted the following resolution at the November 18, 2013 board meeting: WHEREAS, the Employer currently maintains a cafeteria plan pursuant to the requirements of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code called the 125 Flexible Benefits Plan (the Plan), which provides for premium conversion benefits, health care reimbursement benefits and dependent care benefits; and WHEREAS, the Employer wishes to amend the Plan to conform the definition of “spouse” in Article II, paragraph 2.43 to be applied consistent with the applicable regulatory guidance, including IRS Revenue Ruling 2013-17. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby approves this Resolution and amends the Employer’s Flexible Benefits Plan and its component parts, such change is effective as of September 16, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate designees of the Employer are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver all documents necessary for the proper implementation of the Plan to ensure that the amended restated Plan, hereby approved is in effect. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution as duly seconded by __________________. On a roll call vote, the following voted in favor: And the following voted against: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. |
11. Discussion Items
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11.a. Facilities Planning Meeting with Springsted/Kraus-Anderson/Worner Associates
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11.b. Traffic Safety at the Elementary School
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11.c. School Security
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11.d. Eliminate Entrance Fee for Music Concerts
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11.e. Gifted and Talented Program in Grades K-8
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11.f. Other Discussion Items
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12. Information Items
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12.a. Enrollment Information
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12.b. Other Information Items
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13. Upcoming Meeting Schedule
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• Meet and Confer Committee Meeting-December 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM • Regular Board Meeting-December 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM |
14. Adjournment
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It was moved by Director ______________ and seconded by Director _____________ to adjourn the meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried by ________ vote. |