BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2397 LE SUEUR-HENDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2008

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2397 LE SUEUR-HENDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2008 At 6:30 PM, the regular school board meeting was called to order with the following members in attendance: John Chamberlain, Henry Endres, Bob Evans, Ginny Huntington, Jayne Lieske, and Pat McCoy. Board member Anne Murray was absent. Also in attendance: Superintendent Dave Johnson, District Accountant Pat Goggin, Principals Kevin Enerson and Bill Bjorndahl, Elementary Assistant Principal Tom Quiram, Community Education Director Nate Warden, Board Member-Elect Sue Rame, and Videographer AJ Smith. Item 2.0 Item 3.0 Item 4.1. Motion by Evans, second by Huntington, carried 6-0 to approve the meeting agenda. There was no one in attendance desiring to address the School Board during the Open Forum. Motion by Lieske, second by McCoy, carried 6-0 to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Minutes of October 13, 2008 Regular Meeting Bills and Claims in the amount of $905, subject to annual audit with the following exceptions: Check # Payable To Date Amount Holiday Station 10/3/08 $1, Holiday (Subway) 10/6/08 $ Holiday (Subway) 10/6/08 $ Holiday Station 10/22/08 $3, Motion was made by Evans, second by Lieske, carried (Board member McCoy abstained) to approve those checks listed above Building Fund Transaction Summary Draw Meeting #25 (Final) Item Item Item Item 5.1 Motion by Huntington, second by Chamberlain, carried 6-0 to: Revise the hiring status of Stacy Carpenter as MA 28 - not MA 20. With the whatever additional credits that have been approved by the Professional Growth Committee, this places Ms. Carpenter at the MA 20 which advances her to the MA 30 pay lane. Ms. Carpenter is entitled to the appropriate amount of retroactive pay going back to the beginning of the school year. Employ the following extra/cocurricular personnel: th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Bobby Kroehler Assistant Girls Hockey Coach - Amanda Rosequist Assistant Boys Hockey Coach - John Horbacz Board member Ginny Huntington introduced the following resolution for adoption, and was seconded by Board member Bob Evans:

2 RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2397, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 4, 2008, was in all respects duly and legally called and held. 2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 7,068 voters of the district voted at said election on the election of three school board members for four (4) year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows: John A. Chamberlain 2,630 Sue Rame 2,370 James Mayer 2, John A. Chamberlain, Sue Rame, and James Mayer, having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four (4) year terms beginning the first Monday in January, The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part. (Attach Abstract and Return of Votes Cast) Jayne Lieske, Board Clerk ISD 2397, Le Sueur Henderson Chamberlain - yes Evans - yes Huntington -yes Lieske - yes McCoy - yes Murray - absent Item A resolution was introduced for adoption by Board Member Pat McCoy and was seconded by Board Member John Chamberlain as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for school board members held on November 4, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No as follows: 1. The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute certificates of election on behalf of the school board of Independent School District No to the following candidates: a. John A. Chamberlain b. Sue Rame c. James Mayer

3 who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be elected to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election, based on the results of the canvass. 2. The certificate of election shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. 3. After the time for contesting the election has passed and the candidate has filed all campaign financial reports required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certificates to the persons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail. 4. The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certificate a form of acceptance of office and oath of office in substantially the form attached hereto. (Attach Acceptance of Office and Oath of Office) Jayne Lieske, Board Clerk Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools, ISD 2397 Chamberlain - yes Lieske - yes Evans - yes McCoy - yes Huntington - yes Murray - absent Item 5.2 Board Member John Chamberlain introduced the following resolution for adoption, and was seconded by Board Member Bob Evans: RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District 2397, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the special election of the voters of this district held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, was in all respects duly and legally called and held. 2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 7,068 voters of the district voted at said election on the question of School District Ballot Question 1: The board of Independent School District No (Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools) has proposed to extend its general education property tax levy by $300 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the extension of the existing property tax referendum of the school district that is scheduled to expire as proposed by the board of Independent School District No be approved? of which 2,130 voted in favor, and 1,607 voted against the same.

4 3. Said proposition, having received the approval of at least a majority of such votes, is hereby declared to have carried. 4. The School District Clerk is hereby directed to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the School District is located in whole or in part. The results of the referendum levy election must also be reported to the Commissioner of Education not more than 15 days after the results of the election have been certified by the School Board. (Attach Abstract and Return of Votes Cast) Jayne Lieske, School Board Clerk ISD 2397, Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools Chamberlain - yes Evans - yes Huntington -yes Lieske - yes McCoy - yes Murray - absent Item 6.1 Item Item Item Board Chair Henry Endres summarized the Superintendent s annual evaluation which occurred in closed session at the October 13, 2008 meeting. Motion by Chamberlain, second by Evans, carried 6-0 to table the revised District Adequate Yearly Progress Improvement Plan to the next regular meeting. Motion by Chamberlain, second by McCoy, carried 6-0 to approve the revised District Curriculum Review and Implementation Plan. District 2397 Recognizes: Cross Country: Andrew Gerdts won Section and placed 11th in the State meet. Andrew was awarded Male Runner of the Year and received All State Honors Alan Kroyer is a 3-time letter winner Ted Klimek named All Conference Karissa Pfarr received Honorable Mention Tennis: Receiving All Conference Honors were Erin Seaver, Megan DePree, Mandy Sullivan and Cassie Schultz Honorable Mention goes to Bailey Plonske Donations and Grants Received September 2008: Le Sueur County Historical Society Bus Transp Sesquicentennial $150 Le Sueur Knights of Columbus Grade 2 Field Trip $ 74 Miscellaneous Donation to Target Group $150 Hiawathaland Qwest Pioneers Items to Kids Club & Early ChildhoodBooks/ (In Memory Eugene & Dolores Marks) Journals Item P-Card Rebate Check in the amount of $ Item Motion by Lieske, second by Huntington, carried 6-0 to approve scheduling future Commencement ceremonies indoors.

5 Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item 9.0 Motion by Evans, second by McCoy, carried 6-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Le Sueur County Public Health allowing use of our school buildings in the event of a Pandemic. Motion by Lieske, second by Chamberlain, carried 6-0 to approve the Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination. Motion by Evans, second by Huntington, carried 6-0 to approve the American Education Week Proclamation as presented. American Education Week will be observed November Motion by McCoy, second by Lieske, carried 6-0 to support formal discussion with the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) regarding the possibility of reducing the number of contests in various sporting activities and the length of seasons. Board members discussed dates, topics, and board member involvement for new board member orientation. Board members reported on site visits during the month of October. Board members discussed parameters for budgeting scenarios. Board members were updated on the school district s facilities projects. Superintendent Johnson reported a new phone system will be installed over Christmas break. Also, a new microphone system will be set up in the board room, hopefully by next meeting, so all who are viewing on cable can hear the proceedings. Motion by Chamberlain, second by Evans, carried 7-0, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M. Jayne Lieske, Clerk