Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library
Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, May 15, 2017
Chairperson Angie Boyenga called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. A roll call revealed all members present. The Board of Education opened the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Staff present: John Willey, John Widvey, Darcey Groen, Mac McDowell, Hanna Walters, Jessica Anderson, Gary Swanson, Ethan Van Briesen, James Jarvie & Brenda Fenton.
Visitors present: Dawn Meester, Brittany Wood, Kim Koffron, Kristi Custer, Julie Kramer & Jackie Baumgard.
There were no additional items to be added to the agenda. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 17, 2017. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Brittany Wood expressed her concern of an agenda item.
Becca Dreesen reported on these items for the Ellsworth PTO: Meal for the Firemen’s Bingo, Preschool bags & Scavenger Hunt at Family Fun Days.
Mr. Willey’s reported included information on Graduation, Health Insurance premiums, Spanish class for next year, Summer School, REAP grant & Midland Institute.
The Board of Education reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to approve the bills with a few additions. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Kruse, Goedken, Dreesen, Buntjer & Jenniges. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented information on hallway flooring, hallway painting, roofing and bathroom remodel. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to have Mr. Willey move forward with bids on these building updates with a budget of $85,000. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the football pairing agreement with Edgerton Public School. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Goedken to approve the football pairing agreement with Edgerton Public School. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the MN State High School League membership renewal. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to approve the MN State High School League membership. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented contracts with Kody Heideman and Malik Herman as Summer Custodians. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to approve the contracts for Summer Custodians. Motion carried.
The School Board had previously discussed the need for a School Social Worker/Asst. Principal. Mr. Willey presented funding options for this position. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to pursue the hiring of a Social Worker/Asst. Principal. Motion carried.
Angie Boyenga presented information on the Superintendent Evaluation process. The Board will meet in July to begin this process.
Jill Kruse presented a summary from the Meet & Confer meeting held on May 11, 2017 with the teaching staff.
Mr. Willey presented information on a non-tenured probationary teacher. A motion was made by Boyenga and seconded by Goedken to non-renew the contract for the non-tenured probationary teacher. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Goedken, Kruse & Buntjer. The following voted against: Dreesen & Jenniges. Motion carried.
There being no further business Chairperson Angie Boyenga called for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellsworth District 514 School Board Clerk
Darcey Groen
Ellsworth Public School
District 514
513 S. Broadway St.
P.O. Box 8
Ellsworth, MN 56129
507-967-2242
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