Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, December 18, 2017
Chairperson Angie Boyenga called the meeting to order at 5:30 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, Darcey Groen & Jessica Wanner.
Visitors present: Korey & Dawn Meester
There were no additional items to be added to the agenda. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Dreesen 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 November 21, 2017. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Becca Dreesen reported on these items for the Ellsworth PTO: elementary dance camp to be held, Homecoming pepfest, Christmas gifts for staff, Grandparents Day, & the next meeting will be held on Jan. 8.
Mr. Willey’s reported included information on student count, social media presentation, safe school presentation, staff inservice on Jan. 2nd, chromebook purchase, school newsletter & weight room. The weight room will be available to school board members at no cost.
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. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer 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 2017 levy for taxes payable in 2018 in the amount of $235,718.27. A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Goedken to certify the 2017 levy for taxes payable in 2018 in the amount of $235,718.27. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the second reading of the Internet Use Policy. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to adopt the Internet Use Policy. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a price quote for a new convection oven for the food service department. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Kruse to purchase a new convection oven for the food service department. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the 2017-2019 Master Contract and discussed the changes that were agreed upon between the negotiations committee and the teacher union. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to ratify the 2017-2019 Master Contract between ISD #514 and Education MN Ellsworth as presented. 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 6:30 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
www.ellsworth.mntm.org
01/24/18
