Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, March 19, 2018
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, Darcey Groen, Lauren Stanton, Rachel Kramer, Mitch Beekman, Jessica Albrecht, Kristi Groth & Leah Deutsch.
Visitors Present: Dawn Meester
A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Goedken to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Jenniges to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 20, 2018 as presented. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Becca Dreesen reported on these items for the Ellsworth PTO: Dance Camp profit, Firemen’s Bingo meal, Staff Appreciation week & Scavenger Hunt for Family Fun Days.
Mr. Willey’s report included information on student count, student registration, school safety presentation, update from the budget meeting, possible funding on school safety, band & choir contest, spring sports have begun, texting & driving presentation & discussion on students driving to sports practices.
The Board of Education reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Buntjer to approve the bills. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Kruse, Goedken, & Jenniges. The following voted against: None. Becca Dreesen abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a tuition agreement with MN West for PSEO classes. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Buntjer to approve the tuition agreement with MN West. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a resolution with the SW/WC Service Cooperative to fund Federal Setting IV Facilities serving students with special needs. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to approve the resolution with the SW/WC Service Cooperative. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a Telemedicine Policy with the SW/WC Service Cooperative. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Kruse to approve the Telemedicine Policy with the SW/WC Service Cooperative. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the 1st reading of the Student Survey Policy. A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Goedken to approve the first reading of the Student Survey Policy. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a job description for Paraprofessionals. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Buntjer to approve the job description for Paraprofessionals. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the Wide Area Network Contract with the SW/WC Service Cooperative. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to approve the Wide Area Network Contract. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey reported on the following items for buildings & grounds: problems with equipment in the IA room.
The school has received a donation of a plasma cutter from Orv & Son’s.
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 7:25 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
05-02-18
