MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ISD #361 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, :00 p.m.

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ISD #361 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, :00 p.m. School Board Members present: Robin Baumchen, Gerald Bolstad, Darrell Wagner, Amy Hardwig-Eberspacher, Mark Lassila, Alyssa Ruelle and Don Langan School Board Member absent: Ann Baron, Media Present: J. Gray-The Daily Journal, R. Jerome-KGHS/KSDM Moved by R. Baumchen, seconded by G. Bolstad to approve the agenda as presented. November students of the month awards were presented to Matt Loken and Robyn Cody. Alyssa Ruelle, Student Council member gave an update on the group s recent and forthcoming activities. An update on the Blandin Educational Leadership Program was given by Jenell Feller- Goal Committee #1 Member and Dave Olson-Goal Committee #2 Facilitator. Brock Krahnke and Andrea Batdorf shared information on the Renaissance Committee. Roger Jerome, on behalf of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Task Force handed out a chart on how these activites are funded in other communites. Moved by G. Bolstad, seconded by R. Baumchen to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 2004 and the special meetings of December 6, December 7 and December 13, Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher to approve the investments as of November 30, 2004 and the bills due and payable amounting to $381, including check numbers through Moved by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, seconded by M. Lassila to accept the consent agenda items as follows. 9.1 Programs Accept donations in the amount of $4, /11/2004 BOISE CASCADE KDG PLAYGROUND 11/5/2004 SUPER ONE 1, /5/2004 COCA COLA 1, /11/2004 BOISE CASCADE

2 ART/SHOP LAB FEES 11/12/2004 BOISE CASCADE FALLS EL 11/18/2004 BOISE CASCADE /24/2004 DEAN BLAIS MINI BASKETBALL HOOPS Approve a consultant service contract with Dr. Mary Helen Pelton of the NorthStar Center for Violence Prevention for the period of December 15, 2004 through December 15, 2007 in the amount of $7,400 for each of the three years. Moved by G. Bolstad, seconded by R. Baumchen to accept the personnel agenda item as presented. 9.2 Personnel Appoint a Darrell Wagner as the MSBA legislative liaison for the 2005 legislative session. Moved by R. Baumchen, seconded by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher approve the FY 04 audit as presented by Dave Cronin of Miller, McDonald, Erickson and Moller, Ltd. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by A. Hardwig Eberspacher to approve the FY2005 revised budget. Moved by R. Baumchen, seconded by G. Bolstad to approve the 2004 Levy payable in 2005 to secure maximum state funding for education noted in the Minnesota Department of Education documents as follows. General RMV - $ 517, General NTC - $ 1,012, Community Service-Other - $ 120, Grand Total Certified Levy - $ 1,651, Moved by R. Baumchen, seconded by M. Lassila to adopt the budget calendar. Board Member R. Baumchen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: or requires the east forty feet (40 ) of Lots 1-16, Block 6, Plat of Fairview Addition to Koochiching, and all of the vacated road east of Block 6, Plat of Fairview Addition.

3 NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the School Board of Independent School District No. 361 that the real estate described as the east forty feet (40 ) of Lots 1-16, Block 6, Plat of Fairview Addition to Koochiching, and all of the vacated road east of Block 6, Plat of Fairview Addition be reconveyed to the State of Minnesota to allow its acquisition by the City of International Falls for use for recreational purposes. Be it further resolved that the Chairperson and Superintendent of Independent School District No. 361 are authorized to execute and deliver the appropriate conveyances of the above-described properties. Member A. Hardwig-Eberspacher and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: M. Lassila, A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, D. Wagner, G. Bolstad and R. Baumchen Board Member G. Bolstad introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: or requires Block 7, Plat of Fairview Addition to Koochiching; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the School Board of Independent School District No. 361 that the real estate described as Block 7, Plat of Fairview Addition to Koochiching, be reconveyed to the State of Minnesota to allow its acquisition by the City of International Falls. Be it further resolved that the Chairperson and Superintendent of Independent School District No. 361 are authorized to execute and deliver the appropriate conveyances of the above-described properties. Member R. Baumchen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: M. Lassila, A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, D. Wagner, G. Bolstad and R. Baumchen.

4 Board Member A. Hardwig-Eberspacher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: or requires Lots 31 and 32, Block 8, Plat of Fairview Addition to Koochiching, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the School Board of Independent School District No. 361 that the real estate described as Lots 31 and 32, Block 8, Plat of Fairview Addition to Koochiching, be reconveyed to the State of Minnesota to allow its acquisition by the City of International Falls for use for recreation including ball fields. Be it further resolved that the Chairperson and Superintendent of Independent School District No. 361 are authorized to execute and deliver the appropriate conveyances of the above-described properties. Member R. Baumchen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: M. Lassila, A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, D. Wagner, G. Bolstad and R. Baumchen Moved by G. Bolstad, A. Hardwig-Eberspacher to change future board meetings as follows: Change from Monday, January 17 th to Tuesday, January 18 th due to Martin Luther King Day Change from Monday, February 21 st to Tuesday, February 22 nd due to President s Day. Jerry Hilfer, Elementary Principal gave the following report:

5 A series of five elementary Christmas concerts were held and well attended. He commended the music directors for their ability to coax music out of the students. The GAT #2 curriculum committee met on high standards He was part of a social studies review team to review textbook series. Grades 3-6 are requesting new textbooks and maps. The survey on safe schools was handed out to teachers for them to read out loud and have students complete. Beth Parmeter, Secondary Principal gave the following report: The high school had also distributed the surveys from completion. Several recent meetings she had attended were the GAT #1 committee meeting with Lori Morrell and a Youth Risk Coalition meeting. Gordon Dault, Secondary Principal gave the following report: As of that date 26 students had applied for the open study hall rights with 3 denied. A lockdown exercise had been completed at the High School and West End Elementary. A followup meeting was conducted to review any areas of concern. He wanted to applaud the Student Council for all of the community service projects in which they have taken part. Don Langan, gave the following report: The Lamar billboard contract has expired and he is not recommending renewal as the intent of the billboard was to gain students and it was getting the desired effect. Onida Paulbeck distributed brochures on MREA and their goals and strategy. They are promoting February as MREA Day at the Capitol and hosting a breakfast during MSBA in January. A major issue is the cost of health insurance. Don reported that the district is exploring a concurrent enrollment program which would enable students in grades to take college courses at the high school. He met with all the department chairs to discuss the subject. Marybeth Tuohy distributed some handouts on early childhood initiatives and some common themes that were demonstrated as a result of a survey. The same survey was compiled state-wide and will be discussed at a speak out session on January 6 th. Robin Baumchen, IEIC Committee gave the following report: The committee reviewed their bylaws, set meeting dates, set goals and switched assignments. Moved by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, seconded G. Bolstad to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.