REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 549
January 20, 2016
The January 20, 2016, Regular School Board Meeting of Independent School District No. 549 was called to order by Superintendent Anderson at 5:05 p.m. in the PHS Student Union. Board members present were Cyndy Huber, Sue Von Ruden, Nathan Rooney, Sue Huebsch and Arnie Thompson. Board members Vince Pankonin and Christi Stoll were absent. Administrative members included Superintendent Mitch Anderson, Principal Jen Hendrickson, Activities Director Erin Anderson, Facilities Director Russ Winkels and the press. Business Manager Kristi Werner, Principals Ehren Zimmerman and Scott Bjerke were absent.
The United States Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Huebsch to approve the modified agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Huber and seconded by Huebsch to nominate Sue Von Ruden as Board Chairperson. A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Huber that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Von Ruden. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Huebsch and seconded by Thompson to nominate Nathan Rooney as Board Vice Chairperson. A motion was made by Huebsch and seconded by Huber that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Natnan Rooney. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Huber and seconded by Huebsch to nominate Arnie Thompson as Board Clerk. A motion was made by Huber and seconded by Von Ruden that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Huebsch to nominate Cyndy Huber as Board Treasurer. A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Von Ruden that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Huber. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Huebsch and seconded by Thompson to approve the Board Committee Assignments as follows:
a. Support Staff Negotiations (Huebsch, Stoll, Thompson)
b. Admin/Non-Union Negotiations (Rooney, Stoll, Thompson)
c. Teacher Negotiations (Von Ruden, Huber, Pankonin)
d. Transportation Negotiations (Von Ruden, Rooney, Thompson)
e. PACC (Pankonin, Huebsch, Rooney)
f. Technology Committee (Huber, Rooney, Huebsch)
g. Facilities Committee (Huebsch, Huber, Thompson)
h. Food Service Committee (Von Ruden, Pankonin, Stoll)
Motion unanimously approved.
Administration reports were reviewed.
A motion was made by Huebsch and seconded by Rooney to approve the consent agenda as modified:
7.1Approve Minutes ofDecember 9, 2015Regular Meeting
7.2ApproveTreasurer's ReportandElectronic Fund Transfer Report
7.3ApprovePayment ofBills andCreditCard
7.4 Consider Staffing:
7.4.1 Approve Employment Agreement for PWMS para Karlee Werner (7 hrs/day, Step 2)
7.4.2 Approve Employment Agreement for PHS para Angela Tharaldson (7 hrs/day, Step 1)
7.4.3 Approve Employment Agreement for HOTL para Kimberly Schlauderaff (7 hrs/day, Step 1)
7.4.4 Approve Employment Agreement for HOTL para Penny Yackley(7 hrs/day Step 2)
7.4.5 Approve FMLA leave for Jillian Lindberg (beginning approximately April 9)
7.4.6 Accept letter of resignation from HOTL para Lauren Anderson
7.4.7 ApprovePEA Seniority List
7.4.8 Approve resignation of Natalie Wrangham as Head Women Swimming/Diving Coach
Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Huebsch and seconded by Thompson to accept donations from Dean’s Country Market for $1,100.00 and Rich and Carol Bucholz for $50,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2016A; COVENANTING AND OBLIGATING THE DISTRICT TO BE BOUND BY AND TO USE THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 126C.55 TO GUARANTEE THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Rooney, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Huebsch, Huber, Von Ruden, Thompson, and Rooney and the following voted against the same: none. Thereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Huber moved the adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES
FROM PROCEEDS OF FUTURE BOND ISSUES OR OTHER BORROWINGS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Huebsch and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Huebsch, Huber, Von Ruden, Thompson, and Rooney and the following voted against the same: none. Thereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
A motion was made by Rooney and seconded by Huebsch to approve adding Superintendent Mitch Anderson and Business Manager Kristi Werner to access of the School Safety Security Box at United Community Bank. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting notifications included Board Work Session on Wednesday, January 27 @ 5 p.m. at the PHS Student Union and the Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 10 @ 5 p.m. at the PHS Student Union.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Rooney to close the meeting at 5:45 p.m. for negotiation discussions. Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Huebsch and seconded by Huber to reopen the board meeting. Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Rooney and seconded by Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion unanimously approved.