August 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Roll Call
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
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2. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved. |
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3. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Depreciation Fund: Wood Wind/Brasswind $3,568, Wood Wind/Brasswind $ 628.00, John Poppert $225.00 Trumpet, and Dustin Nilson $275.00 cabinet payment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2. Board needs to consider paying the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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5. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public. |
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6. New Business
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6.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Hagen and Mrs. Paider shared information about science curriculum updates, "data day" on Sept. 17, the upcoming 7th grade experience at Camp Kaleo, assessments, and upcoming academic events. Mrs. Schulte shared information about special education numbers and staffing for the upcoming year. Mr. Peters shared the guidelines for funding state events. The Board/administration discussed the guidelines for money spent on meals and hotels at district/state events. A written guideline was provided by Mr. Peters, stating that the meal allowance for each coach and qualifier would be $10/meal. Teams will attempt to stay at hotels at which breakfast is provided. Teams may go out for a special "team meal," one time per event, during which the entire meal will be paid for by the district. Participants will make reasonable food choices during this meal, but the cost of each meal may exceed the $10 allowance. The $10/meal allowance will be used to help cover the cost of this meal. Hotel rooms are provided for coaches and students with 3-4 students in a room and 1-2 coaches in a room. There is no set limit on the cost of hotel rooms due to the variability of room rates and availability during tournament times. However, it is understood that teams will stay in clean and comfortable rooms, that are not unreasonably priced. The school district will pay for hotels and meals at the above rate, for all paid coaches, regardless of the number of qualifiers. The district will pay for meals for volunteer coaches, but not hotel rooms. The district will pay for hotel rooms for student managers, but they are responsible for the costs of their own meals.
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6.2. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
The Building committee had no report.
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6.2.1. Board would like to discuss a visitation program for board members and teachers.
Discussion:
Mrs. Morgan shared information about strategies for improving Board relationships with the staff. The Board decided to make informal efforts to visit with and support staff members during the staff breakfast, by classroom visits, and by attendance at inservices.
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6.2.2. The Board needs to consider adopting the Student Handbook as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. The Board needs to consider adopting the Faculty handbook as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3.1. Board needs to consider approving Activity Handbook as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.4. Board needs to reaffirm the Parent Involvement Policy.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Board needs to consider approving the list of equipment as excess equipment and have sealed bids to the office of the superintendent by Sept 13th.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Board needs to approve Option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Poppert attempted to make contact with all the families that are optioning out. None expressed any concerns with the district. It was noted that enrollment has grown in recent days, not only by students optioning in, but by new students in the district registering to attend.
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6.5. Board needs to review policy 5001 Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Policy 5001 Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism. The Board discussed making a change to the policy regarding absences during inclement weather. The Board will formally discuss this change at the next meeting.
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6.6. Board needs to consider approving Brian Busse as a volunteer coach.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Poppert reported that, as a result of the safety audit, St. Paul Public School was named to the Honor Roll for being in the top 10% statewide for Safety and Loss Control. The budget worksession was scheduled for Wed. August 22, 2018 at 7pm. Those interested in attending the labor relations conference are to let Mr. Poppert know in order to be registered. The Board calendar was reviewed.
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6.7.1. Safety Audit, Honor Roll
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6.7.2. Budget Workshop
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6.8. Review Board Calendar
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6.8.1. Labor Relations Conference.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The Board went into executive session at 9:44pm.
The Board came out of executive session at 9:47pm. No action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:47pm. |
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8. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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9. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room. |