The Westhope School Board met in regular session August 30, 2017. President Charles Kveumcalled the meeting to order at 7:02a.m. Present: Jennie Lodoen, Ken Radtke, Ben Cartwright, Liz Tofteland, D. Lodoen, Lyndsi Engstrom. Also present: Superintendent Martin Bratrudand Business Manager Sheri Jespersen, and Elementary Principal Terri Lundberg.
Cartwrightmoved to approve the agenda, seconded byRadtke. Motion Carried Unanimously (MCU).
J. Lodoenmoved to approve minutes from July 20, 2017 Regular and Annual Meeting, seconded by D. Lodoen. MCU
Cartwright moved to pay General Fund bills of $83,745.09 Building Fund bills of $5,705.00, Hot Lunch bills of $169.50, Activity Fund bills of $3,796.42seconded by D. Lodoen. MCU
J. Lodoen moved to approve the Financial Report, seconded by Radtke. MCU
Elem Principal’s Report:
Elem Principal Terri Lundberg reported that they have moved some classrooms around. Field trip for grades 5 & 6 to EcoLab. Preschool will start Sept. 6th
Old Business:
D. Lodoen made the motion to approve the 2016-2017 District Financial Report, seconded by Cartwright. MCU
New Business:
Cartwright made the motion to approve Annie Grann as our Homeless Liason, seconded by Engstrom. MCU
D. Lodoen made the motion to approve the 2017-2018 Annual Compliance Report, seconded by J. Lodoen. MCU
J. Lodoen made the motion to approve the 2017-2018 Consolidated Application, seconded by Tofteland. MCU
The next regular meeting will beSeptember 20, 2017at 7:00 a.m.
Tofteland made the motion to approve Kris Gullicks, Remedial Reading contract in the amount of $4,750.00, seconded by Engstrom. MCU
J. Lodoen made the motion to approve the following policies, seconded by Tofteland. MCU:
Philosophy of Public Schools—Descriptor Code AAA
Nondiscrimination & Anti Harassment Policy—Descriptor Code AAC
Section 504 Dispute Resolution Policy—Descriptor Code AACA
Displays of Religious Objects or Documents—Descriptor Code ABBE
Automated External Defibrillators (AED)—Descriptor Code ACBA
Significant Contagious Diseases—Descriptor Code ACBB
Bullying Policy—Descriptor Code ACEA
Business Manager’s Report:
Jespersen informed board she is doing a electronic audit with Lervick and Johnson this year. Also, Powerschool will be working on training other employees to be able to manage site.
Superintendent’s Report:
Supt. Bratrud reported to the board that he would like to start committee meeting this coming month. Also, it has been a great start to the year.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m..
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Sheri Jespersen, Business Manager Peary Schell, Board President