PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
The School Board of Independent School District #2215 held its regular board meeting on
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. in Twin Valley, MN.
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Opsahl.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present: Sather, Stene, Douville, Thronson, Nelson, Opsahl.
Also present: Superintendent Lundin, H.S. Dean of Students-Cassandra Hoseth, Elementary
Dean of Students- Pam Gunnerson, Laurie Stuhaug, Mari jo Vik & LaVon Olson.
Motion by Nelson, second by Stene to approve agenda as presented.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Chairperson Opsahl welcomed all visitors.
Motion by Douville, second by Sather to approve the June 16, 2014 regular board minutes as
presented.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
District Contribution
None
Pine to Prairie
Next meeting will be July 28th at 6 p.m. in Erskine.
St. Council
No Report
Long Range Planning Report
Review and Comment has been returned and given to the County Auditor. Dates and times will
be established for informational meetings at the August meeting.
Financial Reports/Approval of Bills/Electronic Transfers
Motion by Stene, second by Douville to approve the payment of checks #32100-#32207 and all Electronic Transfers and Wires of $70,790.58 (Payroll) and $150,000 (MSDLAF) as presented.
General $156,883.84
Food Service $948.82
Community Service $2,045.42
Debt Redemption $6,187.50
Payroll $14,383.58
$180,449.16
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Health/Safety Policy Budget
Motion by Douville, second by Nelson to approve the 2014-2016 Health and Safety Policy Budget.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Resignation
Motion by Thronson, second by Stene to approve a letter of resignation from Allison Anderson as
Math Teacher and thanked her for her service and wish her the best.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Math Position
Motion by Sather, second by Thronson to approve the recommendation of Supt. Lundin to hire
Michael Erickson as Math teacher for the 2014-2015 school year.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Abstained: Stene. Motion carried.
Social Worker Postion
Motion by Stene, second by Nelson hire Kristin Sirjord for the position of Social Worker for the 2014-2015 school year.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Extra-Curricular Position
Motion by Nelson, second by Opsahl to approve the recommendation from AD Steve Radniecki to hire Jon Anderson as Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2014-2015 year.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Thronson, second by Douville to approve the following positions for the 2014-2015 school year. Kristin Sirjord : FCCLA Advisor, St. Council Advisors: Bridget Sather/Nick Hanson,
Knowledge Bowl: Michael Erickson.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Abstained: Sather from St. Council Advisor and Stene from
Knowledge Bowl Advisors.
Bread, Milk and Fuel Quotes
Motion by Douville, second by Thronson to accept the quote from Bimbo Bakeries for bread for the 2014-2015 school year.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Opsahl, second by Sather to accept the quote from Cass Clay Creameries for milk for the 2014-2015 school year.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Stene, second by Thronson to accept the quote from Fertile Oil for propane for the elementary school.
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Thronson, second by Douville, to accept the quote from Fertile Oil for fuel oil for the 2014-2015 school year.
Discussion: None. Motion carried.
Support Staff Contracts
Motion by Thronson, second by Stene to approve the twelve month support contracts for Dan Viste, Terri Sirjord, Dennis Jacobson, Joel Pearson, Cassandra Hoseth, Pam Gunnerson and Jolee Habedank (400 hours).
Discussion: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
Elementary Dean of Students
1). Pam Gunnerson informed the board that the data for Read Well has been submitted.
2). Pam Gunnerson, Cass Hoseth, Mark Lundin, Kristin Sirjord and Rhoda Habedank will
attend the Bully Law Training.
3). Pam thanked the board for their support of the new playground equipment and August 18th,
at 7:00 a.m. has been set for installation.
4). Elementary Handbooks for will be ready for next month’s meeting.
5). Reading Academy Workshop has been changed to October.
High School Dean of Students
1). Teacher Evaluation Committee met on July 16th. Next meeting will be Aug. 25th at 9 a.m.
2). Teacher In-Service will be August 26th and 27th.
3). Teacher Handbooks, Student Handbooks, and Crisis Handbooks will be ready for August
Meeting.
Superintendent
1). Custodians are progressing on schedule. Gym floor is sanded and ready for painters.
2). Have advertised for a Science Teacher. Mr. Messick will be leaving but has not finalized
his departure at this time.
Upcoming Meetings
Regular Board Meeting ~ August 18th, 2014~ 8:00 p.m. ~ Board Room
Pine to Prairie Annual Meeting ~ July 28th, 2014 ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Erskine, MN
Chairman Opsahl called for adjournment at 8:52 p.m.
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CHAIRPERSON, Ross Opsahl CLERK, Elena Thronson