Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School Library Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, August 21, 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 & Darcey Groen.
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 Kruse to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 17, 2017 and the minutes from the Superintendent Evaluation meeting on July 17, 2017. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Becca Dreesen reported on these items for the Ellsworth PTO: Open House, EPTO Committees and a possible guest speaker.
Mr. Willey’s reported included information on student count, building update, summer school lunch program, new social studies state requirement, & staff breakfast.
Mr. Willey presented information on a possible FFA program for Ellsworth High School students.
The Board of Education reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Goedken 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, Kruse, Goedken, Buntjer & Jenniges. The following voted against: None. Becca Dreesen abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the student handbook for approval. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to approve the student handbook as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey suggested setting the date for the Truth in Taxation Hearing. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Jenniges to hold the Truth in Taxation Hearing on Monday, Dec. 18th at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a job description for Superintendent/Principal. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to approve the job description as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented Superintendent Goals for Evaluation. A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by
Goedken to approve the Superintendent Goals for Evaluation as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented bids for dairy products for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Goedken to accept the bid submitted by Scott’s Dairy. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented bids for bread products for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to accept the bid submitted by Bimbo Bakeries. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented bids for propane for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Kruse to accept the bid submitted by Popkes Car Care. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented bids for fuel oil for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Buntjer to accept the bid submitted by Cooperative Energy. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a survey on substitute teacher rates. A discussion took place regarding substitute pay rates. A motion was made by Goedken and seconded by Dreesen to set the substitute teacher pay rate as $105.00. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented information on the CEO program bringing businesses and schools together. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to move forward with the CEO program. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented information on an open meeting on housing development that the district is required to hold. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Goedken to hold the housing development meeting on September 18, 2017. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a contract with Danielle DeBeer as Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Kruse to approve the contract with Danielle DeBeer. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey would like to thank all the volunteers who spent many hours at the school this summer with extra cleaning.
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 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellsworth District 514 School Board Clerk
Darcey Groen
9-27
