Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library
Ellsworth, Minnesota
Wednesday,
February 20, 2019
Chairperson Angie Boyenga called the meeting to order at 5:30 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, James Jarvie and Rachel Kramer.
Visitors:
A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Kruse to approve the meeting agenda as presented with one addition. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Jenniges to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 22, 2019 and the minutes of the special meeting held on January 29, 2019. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Becca Dreesen reported for the Ellsworth PTO.
Mr. Willey’s reported included information on student count, parent-teacher conferences have been moved to March 5, there was a special Valentine’s Day dinner held, update on library, Pipestone student information, Senior trip, City meeting to be held at school, and information on a Legislative meeting to be held in Windom.
The Board of Education reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Kruse to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Kruse to approve the bills. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Kruse, Buntjer, Jenniges, and Heikes. The following voted against: None. Becca Dreesen abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the SW/WC Service Cooperative Contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Kruse to approve the SW/WC Service Cooperative contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the FY20 Achievement & Integration Revenue Budget for approval. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Buntjer to approve the FY20 Achievement and Integration Revenue Budget as presented. Motion carried.
A discussion took place on the following items: Facility Usage, Athletics, and the Football field
James Jarvie and Rachel Kramer presented information on the sound system updates that are needed.
Mr. Willey presented the sealed bids for the salvaged snowblower/mower. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Heikes to accept the bid submitted by Melvin Janssen Jr. in the amount of $2525.25. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the sealed bids for the salvaged popcorn machine. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Dreesen to accept the bid submitted by Bob Wood in the amount of $10.00. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the second reading of the following policies: 101 Legal Status of the School District;
101.1 Name of the School District; 103
Complaints – Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons; 211 Criminal or Civil Action against School District,
School Board Member, Employee, or Student; 408 Subpoena of a School District Employee; 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; and 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Buntjer to approve the second reading of these policies. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the 2019-2020 school calendar for approval. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Heikes to approve the 2019-2020 school calendar as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a resignation submitted by Darrel Mayer, IA teacher. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Dreesen to accept the resignation submitted by Darrel Mayer. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented certificates to the school board members in honor of School Board Recognition week.
Mr. Willey and the buildings & grounds committee submitted bids on a new snowblower/mower. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Jenniges to allow the committee to move forward with the purchase of a snowblower/mower. Motion carried.
There being no further business Chairperson Angie Boyenga called for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Kruse to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellsworth District 514 School Board Clerk
03/27/19
