Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library
Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, September 17, 2018
Chairperson Angie Boyenga called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Education opened the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call revealed all members present.
Staff present: John Willey, Darcey Groen, Jessica Albrecht & Kristi Groth.
Visitors present: A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Kruse to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Jenniges to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 20, 2018. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Becca Dreesen reported on these items for EPTO: Open House went well, they set the yearly calendar, father-daughter dance and they are going to try to get students more involved with the Panther mascot. The next EPTO meeting will be October 9th.
Mr. Willey’s report included information on student count, staff updates, library update, elementary attendance award, assignment changes, update on safety grant, bus inspection, surplus items, newsletter update, information on knowledge bowl, chrome books purchased & MDE audit.
The Board of Education reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to approve the bills. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Goedken, Kruse, Buntjer & Jenniges. The following voted against: None. Becca Dreesen abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the proposed 2018 levy for taxes payable in 2019 as the maximum for approval. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to approve the proposed 2018 levy for taxes payable in 2019 of the maximum levy. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a list of fundraisers for the 2018-2019 school year. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Jenniges to approve the list of fundraisers. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented an updated contract with Krystal Kolb. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to approve the updated contract with Krystal Kolb. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a contract with Mike Palm as JV Volleyball coach. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Kruse to approve the contract with Mike Palm as JV Volleyball coach. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a contract with Jason Wischnak as Student Council Advisor. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Goedken to approve the contract with Jason Wischnak as Student Council Advisor. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented an addition to the contract of Janet Mouw. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to approve the contract with the addition. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Goedken, Dreesen, Buntjer & Jenniges. The following voted against: None. Jill Kruse abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented information on buildings and grounds.
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 7:20 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
www.ellsworth.mntm.org
10/31/18
