Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, April 17, 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, Peter Kolb, Rachel Kramer, Gary Swanson, Mitch Beekman, Jessica Anderson, Hanna Walters, Jenni Fick & Brenda Fenton.
Visitors present: Dawn Meester, Brittany Wood, Adam Wood & Tom Keefe.
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 Kruse and seconded by Jenniges to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 20, 2017. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Tom Keefe with “The Leader in Me” presented information to the board on their program.
Becca Dreesen reported on these items for the Ellsworth PTO: Grandparent’s Day, EPTO Supper on April 21, Family Fun Days, Preschool bags & Teacher Appreciation Week.
Mr. Willey’s reported included information on MCA testing, Summer School, Summer lunch program, Driver Education, Swimming Lessons, Student Schedules, Graduation, Elementary Field Trips, Summer Custodian & Weight room policy.
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.
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, Buntjer & Jenniges. The following voted against: None. Becca Dreesen abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented two options for the 2017-2018 school calendar. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to approve option 2 for the 2017-2018 school calendar. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM BASIC SKILLS AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT RESERVE ACCOUNTS `IN FUND 01 TO THE TO THE UNASSIGNED RESERVE ACCOUNT
Member Goedken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.
Whereas Minnesota Statutes currently provide for the transfer of funds from one reserve account to another reserve account provided that such transfers will not diminish instructional opportunities for students.
Therefore be it resolved that the School Board of Independent School District No. 514, Ellsworth, Minnesota has determined that the following transfer amounts of $95.98 from the Learning and Development Reserve Account and $25.706.21 from the Basic Skills Reserve Account to the District’s Unassigned Reserve Account will not diminish instructional opportunities for students.
Member Kruse seconded the motion and upon a roll call be taken thereon the following voted yes: Boyenga, Goedken, Kruse, Buntjer, Dreesen & Jenniges and the following voted no: None.
The motion was duly declared passed.
Mr. Willey presented information on an open meeting on housing development that the district is required to hold. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to hold the housing development meeting on June 19th.
A discussion took place regarding moving ahead with renovation to the Science classroom A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Jenniges to proceed with renovation of the science classroom to include a new center countertop to be provided and installed by Cabinets and More at a price of $2,772.88 and new plumbing fixtures and piping in and under that countertop at an estimated cost of $6,179.00. A roll call vote was taken thereon and the following voted in favor: Boyenga, Kruse, Goedken, Buntjer, and Jenniges. Becca Dreesen abstained. Motion carried.
The Ivanhoe School is accepting bids on school items including items from their Science room. Mr. Willey suggested that the District place bids on some of these items.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to place a bid of $125 on the whiteboard. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to place a bid of $750 on the lockers. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Kruse to place a bid of $3.00 each for locker room lockers. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a resignation submitted on March 28th by Gary Swanson, 5th grade teacher. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Jenniges to accept the resignation submitted by Gary Swanson. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a resignation submitted by Jill Kruse, Paraprofessional. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to accept the resignation submitted by Jill Kruse. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Boyenga, Goedken, Buntjer, Jenniges & Dreesen. The following voted against: None. Jill Kruse abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey discussed teacher contracts. They will be presented at the May board meeting.
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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