LAKE PARK AUDUBON SCHOOLS
ISD 2889
February 28, 2017
Approved Minutes
The regular February 28, 2017 Lake Park Audubon Board of Education meeting was called to order by Chair Darrel Pederson at 7:00 PM in the LPA High School Media Center in Lake Park. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call and guests:
Members present: Skye Bjerke, David O’Connell, Mark Johnson, Corey Askin, Mande North, Darrel Pederson and Marvin Vareberg
Absent: None
Administrators: Superintendent Dale Hogie, Principals Sam Skaaland & Mary Merchant
Guests: Staff, Community Members
Board Calendar Dates: Board Meeting – March 27th - 7:00 PM – LPA Elementary Media Center – Audubon
M/S/CU (Askin/Vareberg) to approve the agenda as amended. Add dates to 9.9 (January 10 - February 5) and pull 9.8.
Presentations/Reports included:
Ø Construction Trades Program - Cole Wixo
Ø Legacy Report - Skye Bjerke
Ø Legislative Report - Corey Askin
Ø Policy & Personnel – Mande North
Ø Principal’s – Sam Skaaland/Mary Merchant
Ø Superintendent – Dale Hogie
Ø Board Recognition - Dale Hogie
Consent Agenda items:
M/S/CU (Askin/Johnson) to accept/approve the following consent agenda items:
Payment of bills and claims in the following amounts: 01)$135,304.08, 02)$31,133.43, 04)$3,611.04, 08)$13,486.65 totaling $183,535.20 and the District Financial report.
Minutes of the regular January 23, 2017 Board of Education meeting.
Advertisement for Summer Day Camp and Summer Recreation positions.
Resignation of Rae Bennett from her elementary evening custodian position and authorize advertisement for her position.
Retirement/Resignation of Coral Lunde from her Physical Education/Health and Coaching positions at the High School effective January 1, 2018.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
M/S/CU (O’Connell/North) to approve Darrell Pederson, Skye Bjerke and Corey Askin as authorized signers on the State Bank of Lake Park account.
M/S/CU (Vareberg/Askin) to approve Nicole Ecker, Dawn Anderson and Dale Hogie to sign authorization form for the State Bank of Lake Park account.
M/S/CU (Johnson/Askin) to approve spring coaches as listed.
Member O’Connell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR LAKE PARK AUDUBON CITIZENS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INDIAN EDUATION PARENT COMMITTEE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Askin
and upon vote being taken thereon
the following voted in favor thereof: Askin, Bjerke, Johnson, North, O’Connell, Pederson and Vareberg
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted. (Attach A)
Member Vareberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION EMPOWERING THE SCHOOL BOARD TO COMBINE THE DUTIES
OF THE OFFICE OF CLERK AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD IN ONE PERSON
IN THE OFFICE OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by North
and upon vote being taken thereon
the following voted in favor thereof: Askin, Bjerke, Johnson, North, O’Connell, Pederson and Vareberg
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted. (Attach B)
M/S/CU (Johnson/Askin) to approve participation with a facilities lease fee expected to fall between $5,800 and $7,400 annually, in a Region IV Special Education Cooperative that provides Level IV program services for the students. Discussion followed.
M/S/CU (Bjerke/North) to approve FY17 Calendar amendment to change April 13, 2017 from an instructional day to a teacher workshop day to provide PBIS training to the staff. Discussion followed. O’Connell abstained.
M/S (Askin/North) to approve paid leave for teaching and coaching, January 10 - February 5 for Nicholas Paur based upon statement provided by a medical professional. O’Connell moved to a closed session, Vareberg second. Bjerke moved to open session, O’Connell second. O’Connell motioned to amend, second by Vareberg to deny paid leave and invite Paur to attend March meeting for paid leave justification and direct Superintendent Hogie to request additional information from the medical provider. Amendment approved. Askin moved to approve original motion as amended, second by O’Connell. Approved.
M/S/CU (North/Askin) to approve “Agreement to Resume Elementary Principal Services” with Sam Skaaland for the 2017-2018 school year.
M/S/CU (Bjerke/O’Connell) to approve Ryan Keddy as long term substitute Science Instructor at the High School at Lane 1, Step 3 with the first 15 days paid at the substitute rate.
M/S/CU (Johnson/Askin) to approve contractual agreement for preschool special education paraprofessional services with the Lake Agassiz Special Education Cooperative.
M/S/CU (O’Connell/Vareberg) to approve closing State Bank of Lake Park (SBLP) Account #63204 (Money Market Deposit Account) and transferring the full balance to SBLP Checking Account #20175.
M/S/CU (O’Connell/Askin) to approve contract with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) for Strategic Planning Services at a cost of $3,800 with services to begin in September or October 2017.
Discussion/Information items included:
Committee Meetings - Building and Grounds - March 15 - 7:00 PM - HS Conference Room
Visitor’s Comments: None
M/S/CU (O’Connell/Askin) to approve administrative request to go into closed session to discuss disciplinary action related to a Lake Park Audubon student.
Member O’Connell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE EXPULSION OF THE
STUDENT IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHMENT HERETO
(HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “STUDENT”)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Askin
and upon vote being taken thereon
the following voted in favor thereof: Askin, Bjerke, Johnson, North, O’Connell, Pederson and Vareberg
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted. (Attach C)
Adjourn: M/S/CU (Askin/O’Connell) 9:18 PM
Respectfully Submitted:
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Kathy Hamre, District Clerk
LPA Board of Ed Minutes
February 28, 2017