IND. SCHOOL DIST. NO. 314
REGULAR SCHOOL
BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 7:00 PM BAHS COMMUNITY ROOM ISANTI, PINE, CHISAGO & KANABEC COUNTIES BRAHAM, MN 55006
The regular school board meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Eklund at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Members present: Steve Eklund, Tony Cuda, Zane Braund, Angie Flowers, Robert Hughes, Mike
Thompson, Allison Londgren and Supt. Gregory Winter.
Members absent: None.
Motion by T. Cuda second by B. Hughes to adopt the agenda; with the addition of a new item #15A – Leave of Absence Request – Jared Eichten – Industrial Technology teacher on Leave of Absence (L.O.A.) Jared Eichten is currently on a one-year L.O.A. and has submitted a request to extend his unpaid leave of absence from his .67 Industrial Technology teaching position for an additional three to five years pursuant to MN State Statute 122A.46, subd.2 beginning with the 2014-2015 school year; and, item #18A Consider resolution to adjust the 2014-2015 school calendar to remove April 8th from the spring break. Carried.
Motion by M. Thompson, second by B. Hughes to approve the minutes of the December 16 Regular and the January 6 Organizational school board meetings; approve the January bills $1,010,486.78 and accept the January Treasurers report. Carried. The board reviewed the current enrollment analysis.
There was nothing addressed under Open Forum.
Chair S. Eklund acknowledged several donations to the Industrial Technology and Vocational Agriculture programs from: Consolidated Transport, Fire Trak Corp, Motek/Team Ind, Unifilter, Terry Cable, Purple Hawk Country Club, Biodapt Inc, Demco, Dean Bondeson, Dordal Farm Equipment, Maple Crest Farms, William and Lorraine Lakeberg and Robert Lakeberg.
The board reviewed the Student Council representatives written report, there were no questions.
Elementary Principal Jeff Eklund reviewed his written report; which included updates on the Bomber PRIDE program, OLPA testing, Teacher observations, Spelling Bee winner – 6th grader Bella Coolidge, and the upcoming Geography Bee.
Activities Director/ Assistant Principal Tim Malone reviewed his written report; which included Girls and Boys Basketball tournament Saturday, 1/25, 30 girl teams and 22 boy teams participated; One Act Play Sub-Section competition to be held in Braham on Saturday, 2/1; Academic Bowl and Speech seasons are now underway; Team wrestling sectional tournament will be in Chisago Lakes on 2/11; Individual wrestling sectional tournament on 2/21 and 2/22; Snow Daze week is 2/24 – 2/28; and, the Annual Winter Jazz Dessert concert on Monday, 2/10 at 7:30 pm.
The board reviewed High School Principal Justin Sawyers written report. AD/ Asst Principal T. Malone added on Mr. Sawyers behalf that the Natl Honor Society and Student Council will be doing a community service project at the local Tusen Tack soon. There were no questions.
DAC Coordinator Tracy Fix reviewed her written report. The testing season has been scheduled and things are moving right along.
The board reviewed the written Community Education Directors report. There were no questions. B. Hughes commended C. Arnold, CE Director for the nicely done brochure that was mailed out this week.
Supt. Winters report to the board included updates on recent meetings and conferences attended; which included the MSBA conference; his KBEK radio interview; RRSEC and our financial part of supporting the Rum River South, Rum River East and the upcoming review of the Rum River North facility in Milaca; and, the Region VI meeting. His next KBEK radio interview is 2/19 at 7:30 am.
Board members reported on individual meetings and activities attended. S. Eklund commended B. Hughes for completing MSBA Phase I, II, and III school board member trainings. A. Londgren and M. Thompson have completed Phases I and II.
Motion by B. Hughes, second by T. Cuda to adopt the Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore, If Needed. Carried. A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.
Motion by M. Thompson, second by A. Flowers to approve the employment of Tim Burton to fill the part-time cleaner/sweeper position at the high school, effective January 2, 2014, Step 1 of the custodial/groundskeeper contract; Brad Johnson to fill the full-time cleaner/sweeper position at the high school, effective January 27, 2014, Step 1 of the custodial/groundskeeper contract; Julie Maurer to fill the long-term high school English sub position for Shannon Fox beginning February 6, 2014, at BA Step 1 of the teaching contract; and, Shawnda Jibben as LD Special Education teacher at the elementary effective January 16, 2014 at BA+15 Step 2 of the teachers contract. Carried.
Motion by B. Hughes, second by M. Thompson to approve the following lane advancement requests; effective the first day of the second semester (2013-2014): Tracy Fix from the BA+15 to the BA+30 and, AnnaRae Soderberg-Klopfer from the BA+15 to the BA+30, Carried.
Motion by T. Cuda, second by A. Flowers to approve Brittany Lakeberg as JH Girls Basketball Coach at step 5 on the C schedule. Carried.
Motion by A. Flowers, second by T. Cuda to approve the November 21, 2013 dismissal of a food service employee. Carried.
Motion by S. Eklund, second by M. Thompson to accept Jared Eichtens request to extend his Leave of Absence from the .67 Industrial Technology position for an additional 3 to 5 years. Request denied by unanimous vote. Carried.
Motion by M. Thompson, second by A. Londgren to approve the BEA Teachers Contract Agreement for the 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 school years, as tentatively agreed upon by the school board negotiations committee with the BEA teachers group. Carried. Chair Eklund expressed his appreciation to T. Cuda, Z. Braund, and M. Eng for their work on this contract.
Motion by B. Hughes, second by A. Londgren to approve the Isanti County Integrated Collaborative Interagency Agreement. Carried.
Motion by T. Cuda, second by Z. Braund to add Braham Area Volleyball Association (BAVA), major political party caucuses, and the youth baseball and softball groups to the School Board Approved Not-for-Profit Groups for Facilities Use. Carried.
Motion by B. Hughes, second by T. Cuda to adjust the 2014-2015 school year calendar by removing April 8th from spring break. Carried.
Motion by T Cuda, second by A. Flowers to set a Working School Board meeting for Monday, February 17, 2014 at 7 pm, BAHS Community Room.
Chair Eklund reminded all present of the Working School Board and public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th at 7 pm, BAHS Community Room.
Chair Eklund reminded all present that the Regular February school board meeting is set for Monday, February 24th 7:00 pm, BAHS Community Room.
Motion by T. Cuda, second by A. Flowers to adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Carried.
Zane Braund, Clerk
Attest: Steve Eklund, Chair
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Isanti County News
March 5, 2014
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