September 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Jim Block                                         Ellie Holm                                  
Noel Guerard                                     Dale Lenz                                  
Randy Hackett                                  Mark Petron__________________

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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director ____________ to approve the agenda as presented/amended. Motion carried/failed by ___________ vote.

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It was moved by Director ________ and seconded by Director ________ to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on August 21, 2017, special board meetings on August 15, 2017, and August 28, 2017 as presented/corrected. Motion carried/failed by ________ vote.

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It was moved by Director ____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve p-card transactions, bills due and payable, and employee reimbursements as attached and approve all other financial reports as presented. Motion carried/failed by _______ vote.

Description:  Her and her newborn are doing wonderfully

Description:  Elementary Report

Description:  First evaluation by October 18th
Second evaluation window between January 15 through February 16.
Third evaluation window between April 15 through May 15
Report to School Board will presented by principals ASAP

Description:  First evaluations completed by November 30.
Second evaluations completed by February 29th.
Third evaluations completed by May 15.

Description:  Drop-off in front of the Activities Center then move forward to drop-off HS/MS
Correction on address book and forms

Description:  Usage during day is next to nothing
No Fob usage during the school day
Community Check-in and Check-out
Bathroom open

Description:  State Inspection Report of new addition has given us Temporary Occupancy until 8-1-18

Description:  In all 5 categories our student scores have been raised from the previous year.
In 4 categories our students reached a 5 year high.
In Math, Science and the Composite score were all higher then the state average; the first time in the last 5 years we have been higher in any category.

Description:  The first step in curriculum alignment has started with 6th and 5th grade. Both Dr. Gurbada and Principal Swenson have begun making plans to bring them into total alignment.

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The Royalton School Board will approve the following hires based upon the findings of each individual’s background check, licensure status, and discipline report from the MN Department of Education.

Description:  It was moved by Director ________________ and seconded by Director _______________ to approve the hiring of Diane Peterson for the Elementary Lead Cook as for the 2017-18 school year as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried/failed by ____vote.

Description:  It was moved by Director ________________ and seconded by Director _______________ to approve the hiring of Jean Weis-Clough for the Kindergarten long-term substitute position from approximately Nov. 15-Feb. 8 as per administrative recommendation. Motion carried/failed by ____vote.

Description:  It was moved by Director ____________ and seconded by Director __________ to approve the hiring of Terry Gorecki the wrestling coach and advisory per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried/failed _______ vote.

Description:  It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Jeremy Schaa the National Honor Advisor position per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried/failed by _________ vote.

Description:  Actual contracts were unavailable at this time to update. The increase for the pay scale is attached along with Non-Union Negotiations Committee suggestion for the contracts.

Description:  Attachment to follow

Description:  We must approve by state law the Proposed Tax Levy. Before the final approval at our December 18 Board Meeting. We will also go through a Truth in Taxation Hearing at the December meeting as well.

Description:  The original discussion centered around who should have P-Cards. Currently 13 P-Cards are being used. The recommendation from the business manager was to only have 2 P-Cards; one for her and the other for Tiffany Schmidt Administrative Assistant. If anyone would have a request, they would work through them to put out orders. It was decided to receive feedback from community and card holders before making a decision.

Description:  We have a request to have a mural on the new gym wall representing our logo and all sports. It needs to be done differently in the past because of restrictions.

Description:  I would like to move forward in bringing in a facilitator to assist our district hone our district Vision and Mission Statements. The both should be worked on by the School Board, Administration, Staff and Community members. After establishment of the Vision and Mission Statement we then need to put together our Strategic Plan.

Description:  Changing from the 2 week plus wait for background checks to Trusted Employees a 24 to 48 hour return. We have lost employees because of the 2 week plus wait and when we need somebody now, we have had to wait. Example: Cooks and Helpers

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• Regular Board Meeting on October 16, 2017

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It was moved by Director ______________ and seconded by Director _____________ to adjourn the meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried/failed by ________ vote.