Turtle Lake-Mercer School Board Regular Meeting March 16, :00 p.m. Conference Room

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1 Turtle Lake-Mercer School Board Regular Meeting March 16, :00 p.m. Conference Room 1. President Laib called the regular meeting of the Turtle Lake-Mercer School Board to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room on Monday, March 16, Directors present were Presser, Sondrol, Wagner, Britton, Maxwell, Freeman via Conference Call. Superintendent: Dick Schaffan Principal: Daren Kurle Business Manager: Susan Davis. Guests: Sue Reiser, Gabe Rhoads, Leslie Jacobs, Jason Vasbinder, Kara Smalls, Gary Ballard, Malaree Sondrol, Cassidy Freeman, Jared Mitzel Board went directly to Old Business: Policy Review. Board members present reviewed and made changes to the following board policies: DKBD, FCBD, FGBB. Board reviewed and rejected FCC, GAAD, KAAB. Board reviewed and agreed to rescind FCAB FCAB-BR FGAA FGDA GABBA, IBA. It was decided to add the following Exhibits and Administrative Regulations: AACA-E, AACA-E2, ABCC-AR, ACBD-AR, ACBD-E1, ACBD-E2, ACBD-E3, ACBD-E4, ACBD-E5, ACBD-E6, ACBD-E7. Additions to the agenda: a) Vo-Ag classroom presentation to Board on landscaping proposal. b) Student Driving Maxwell moved to approve the agenda with the additions as presented, Presser seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. 2. Britton moved to approve the minutes of the February 16, 2015 regular meeting and the February 27, 2015 special meeting as mailed out, Wagner seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. 3. Financial Reports a) Laib moved to approve the financial reports and payment of the bills as presented, Presser seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. 4. Old Business: a) Britton moved to approve the 1 st reading of the following policies and board regulations: AAB, AAC-BR, ABAB, ABCA, ACAB, ACCA, ACEB, BAA, BBA, BBBA, BBBB, BBC, BCBA, BDA BEB, CAAA, CAAB, CABB, DBAC, DBBA, DBBB, DCB, DDA, DDEA, DEAA, DEAD, DHA, DHBA, DJA, DKA, DKBB, DKBB-BR, FACB, FC, FCAD, FCAE, FCAF, FCBA, FDA, FDB, FFE, FFK, FFK-BR, FGA, FGCB, GAAB, GABC, GABKB, HCAB, IDB, KACA, KACB, LBB, ABBA, ABCC, ACDA, ACEA, DBAA, FFA, FFB, AACA, ABBDA, ACBD, ACF, BAB, BGA, DBD, DED, DHAB, DHBE, DKBB-BR, DKBD, FCBD, FGBB, Maxwell seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. Board will rescind the following policies FCAB, FCAB-BR, FGAA FGDA GABBA IBA, before the second reading of the above policies. MARCH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 1

2 b) Central McLean Cougar Co-op meeting report that was held on March 11, 2015 was given to the Board. c) Election will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 to vote on the question of whether or not to approve a change in reorganization plan with one of the following options: Option 1: The district shall be a public school district with a school board consisting of (7) members elected by the voters at large. Option 2: The district shall be a public school district with a school board consisting of (5) members elected by the voters at large. Option 3: No change to the reorganization plan. Polls will be open at 7:00 AM and shall remain open until 7:00 PM. Polls will be located in the Turtle Lake Legion Hall and the Mercer City Hall. d) Health Insurance Research Committee Report was given. Goals and how we are going to meet these goals were discussed. Next committee meeting will be April 20, 5:00 P.M. e) Reviewed school calendar for the school year. Laib moved to approve the school calendar as presented with a start date of August 24, 2015 and end date of May 25, 2016, Presser seconded the motion. Roll Call: Laib-Yes, Maxwell-No, Sondrol- Yes, Wagner-Yes, Freeman-Yes, Britton-Yes, Presser-Yes, Motion Carried. f) Vo-Ag Class members Malaree Sondrol, Jared Mitzel and Cassidy Freeman gave a presentation to the Board on the proposed plan for landscaping. Maxwell moved to approve the budget proposal of $1,453.14, Wagner seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. g) Board pictures will be done in April as individual pictures. h) MREC Tech Integration Specialist has been hired. Cost share will be $8, for the Turtle Lake-Mercer School. Mr. Schaffan will check to see if federal dollars designated for professional development can be used for this expense. 5. New Business: a) Superintendent Evaluation process has been completed with Supt. Schaffan receiving a satisfactory evaluation. Presser moved to approve the Superintendent Evaluation as presented, Sondrol seconded the motion. Motion Unanimously Carried. b) Discussion on whether to have a Pre-K program in our school and the funding that could come out of the legislature for this program. Britton moved to table this issue, until we meet with the Head Start Director to discuss collaboration, Laib seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. c) Supt. Schaffan recommended that based on the evaluations that have been completed, all current staff be issued a contract for the school year. Supt. Schaffan presented a proposal for Administrative positions and salaries for next year. This will be on the agenda for the April board meeting. d) Legislation Update-Senate Bill 2031 which has to do with Ending Fund Balance and Senate Bill 2013 which has to do with Foundation Aid was reported on by Supt. Schaffan. e) Presser moved to approve the following pledge of assets: $2,571, at The Bank of Turtle Lake and $350, at Dakota West Credit Union, Sondrol seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. f) Laib moved to approve a use of facilities request for the American Legion to use the gym for a Memorial Day Program May 25, 2015, Sondrol seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. MARCH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2

3 g) Discussion on senior driving privileges and parking requirements. This is an administrative decision that was made by the past administration. Mr. Schaffan and Mr. Kurle will discuss the concerns and bring back to the Board if any action is needed. 6. Administration: a. Athletic Director Report aa. Spring sports schedules were handed out to the Board for their review. bb. Ticket takers will be arranged for Baseball and Softball games. cc. Discussion on transportation to and from games. Underwood has asked us to provide some additional transportation because they lack bus drivers. dd. Participation numbers for spring sports were reviewed. ee. Activities Banquet will be eliminated this year. Each individual activity will have a banquet at the conclusion of their season or activity. b. Principal Report aa. Shayleigh O Hanlon qualified for State Science Fair March 26 &27. bb. Katelynn Presser won best business plan & gold award at Young Entrepreneur s Expo. cc. 21 Pre-registered kindergarteners-recommendation will be made as far as staff requirements at the April board meeting. dd. Pre-school-See 4. New Business (b). ee. NHS induction ceremony Mar. 27 at 2:30. Media was invited to attend. ff. Senior Trip Mar No change to the itinerary. gg Class Schedule-Discussion on dropping Real World Biology and adding possibly Environmental Science and Forensic Science. Discussion on better utilization of ITV Classrooms. Legislative bill dealing with Civics instruction and testing has been passed and will be implemented in our curriculum. Schedule for the will be done on Power School. c. Superintendent Report aa. Discussion on the County Superintendent s meeting on Wednesday. There will be discussion on whether Turtle Lake-Mercer School has the seating capacity to host the Girls District Tournament. Mr. Schaffan will vote no on this issue but he feels that we will be out voted because there was the concern after we hosted the last Girls District Tournament about not having enough seating. The tournament attendance has increased the last few years. bb. Certified letter is to be sent to the Architect that will state that the bills need to be finalized for the classroom addition project by the May 18, cc. When the fire marshal comes to inspect the school, Maxwell indicated he would like to be present. dd. Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet April 13, 7:00 a.m. to discuss possible future projects. Next regular meeting April 20, 7:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned. MARCH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 3

4 Bills Approved: General Fund: ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 1, AMAZON.COM 2, BHG INC CENTRAL DAKOTA LIBRARY NETWORK CITY OF TURTLE LAKE COMPUTER STORE, THE D&E SUPPLY CO EDU TECH - A DIVISION OF ITD FARMERS UNION OIL CO HARDWARE HANK HARLOW'S BUS SALES & SERVICE HARRYS AUTO SERVICE 3, HEDAHLS OF BISMARCK 4.93 HUMPHRYS COVER SPORTS J ARTHURS FLOWERS & GIFTS JOHNSON, ADRA KURLE, DAREN LEE, AMY MAIN STREET MARKET MAINSTAY SUITES (ND028) MEDICI MUSIC PRESS MERCER MACHINE MIDWEST DOORS INC MISSOURI RIVER EDUCATION CO-OP NAPA AUTO PARTS NDMHCA NORTHLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OFFICEMAX CONTRACT INC OTTER TAIL POWER 4, POST OFFICE RADISSON HOTEL BISMARCK RAMKOTA HOTEL OF BISMARCK REXALL DRUG 7.39 RUD OIL CO S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES LLC SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS SCHAFFAN, DICK 1, SCHINDLER, KRISTI SCHLAFMANN, SHEILA SCHOOL SPECIALTIES CO SLOCOMB, REBEKAH WAGNER, JULIE WEST RIVER TELEPHONE CO WESTERN LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY INC TOTAL GENERAL FUND BILLS 23, Activity Fund: 422-PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC AMAZON.COM AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 1, ANDERSON, JOI MARCH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 4

5 ANDRUS, PAUL BALLARD, DEBI BALLARD, GARY BERTHOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH 2, DAKOTA CAPITAL TROPHY CLAY EWELL EDUCATONAL SERVICES COCA COLA REFRESHMENTS USA, INC DAVIS, SUSAN FISCHER, ANDREW GRESS, LEN HARDWARE HANK HARRYS AUTO SERVICE J ARTHURS FLOWERS & GIFTS JOHNSON, ADRA KINDRED FFA ALUMNI KOST, KEITH KRAFT, CHAD KRAMER, BRIAN KRAMER, HEATHER KURLE, DAREN KVALE, JORDAN MAIN STREET MARKET MAINSTAY SUITES (ND028) MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL MERCER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL NASSP NDSU-CFFA ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC PATTERSON, BETH PIZZA RANCH REGION VII MUSIC SAILOR, DOUG SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS 2, SMALLS, KARA SONDROL, DUSTY SONDROL, LANA TLM ACTIVITY FUND TSCHOSIK, TODD WASHBURN MUSIC BOOSTERS WASHBURN SCHOOL WEBER, BRENT TOTAL ACTIVITY BILLS 16, Fund 7: BEV'S CAFE MAIN STREET MARKET TOTAL FUND 7 BILLS President Business Manager MARCH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 5