Legal Notice
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
FACS ROOM
Ellsworth, Minnesota
Monday, July 20, 2020
Chairperson Ryan Heikes 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, Rachel Kramer, Lauren Stanton, Jenni Gaul, Hanna Walters, Jill Kruse & Jen Huisman.
Visitors: Deb Boltjes
A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Buntjer to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Jenniges to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 15, 2020 and the minutes of the special meeting held on July 13, 2020. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the Student Activity Fund.
Mr. Willey’s report included information on buses and the student handbook will be presented next month.
Darcey Groen presented the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Willey reported on budget information. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Lynn to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Lefdal to approve the bills. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Heikes, Buntjer, Jenniges, Lynn, Lefdal & Dreesen. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the bids for propane service for the 2020-2021 school year. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Buntjer to accept the bid submitted by Cooperative Energy. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan for approval. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Lefdal to approve the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten-Year Plan. A roll call vote was taken. The following voted in favor: Buntjer, Lynn, Dreesen, Jenniges, Lefdal & Heikes. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a Chrome Book Agreement and information on self-insurance for families for Chrome Books. A motion was made by Heikes and seconded by Lefdal to approve the Chrome Book Agreement with a couple changes and to offer Chrome Book insurance to families at a cost of $50/student with a family cap of $150. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a list of fees for the 2020-2021 school year. The athletic fees are consistent with Adrian fees. A discussion took place regarding lunch prices. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Dreesen to accept the athletic fees and make a 5¢ increase in the lunch prices. Lunch prices for the 2020-2021 school year will be $2.80/$2.90. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented information from neighboring schools as to how much they pay a substitute teacher. A motion was made by Buntjer and seconded by Jenniges to raise the substitute pay to $130/day. Motion carried.
Rachel Kramer presented ideas for advertising and promoting the school. Ideas that they suggest are: having a dunk tank during open house, highlight jobs of past graduates, & virtual classroom tours.
Mr. Willey requested approval for the call for bids for milk & bread products for the 2020-2021 school year. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Dreesen to approve the call for bids for milk & bread products. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented the sports agreement with Adrian. A motion was made by Heikes and seconded by Buntjer to approve the sports agreement without marching band and the addition of Ellsworth being more involved in uniform choices. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a contract with Jazmine Olson as FACS Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Lefdal to approve the contract with Jazmine Olson. Motion carried.
Mr. Willey presented a resignation submitted by Janet Mouw & Maitland Dykstra as Paraprofessionals and Anita Kruse as Assistant Cook. A motion was made by Jenniges and seconded by Lynn to accept the resignations. Motion carried.
These items were discussed for buildings & grounds: 6th grade ceiling, desk inventory, & replacing boards by the playground equipment.
The School Board entered into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(a) to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Lefdal to enter into closed session at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Lefdal to enter back into open session at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried.
There being no further business Chairperson Ryan Heikes called for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Dreesen and seconded by Lefdal to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellsworth District 514 School Board Clerk
10/07/2020
