Regular Meeting of the Board Independent District 88 New Ulm, Minnesota A regular meeting of the Independent District 88 Board, New Ulm, Minnesota, was held on Thursday, October 25, 2018, in the District Boardroom. Members present: Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, Steve Gag, and Matt Ringhofer. Absent: Jon Schiro, Melissa Sunderman. Denny Waloch arrived at 6:08 p.m. Also present: Superintendent Jeff Bertrang and Business Manager Myrna Meunier. Press: Lee Zion and Abby Berg. The meeting was called to order by Chair Duane Winter at 6:00 p.m. Agenda Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Steve Gag, to approve the agenda with the supplement. (Approved 4-0) Minutes Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Matt Ringhofer, to approve the minutes for the regular school board meeting held on September 27, 2018 and the minutes for the study session held on October 11, 2018 as presented. (Approved 4-0) Consent Agenda Personnel Resignations Accepted the resignations, with appreciation and regret, from: Burns, Amy Accountant District Offices Engel,Devin Sp Ed Paraprofessional New Ulm Middle Moberg, Maribeth Assistant Cook New Ulm High Employment Approved the employment of: Becker, Barbara Sp Ed Para New Ulm Middle 35 hrs/wk $13.10/hr Helget, Darcie Custodian New Ulm Middle B-21, 40 hrs/wk $13.91/hr Iorio, Jo ECFE Para Washington Jones, Susan ECFE Para Washington Step 08 2 hrs/day, 18 days/year 1.5 hrs/18 days/yr $14.68/hr $12.48/hr Olson, Krystal Sp Ed Para New Ulm Middle 35 hrs/wk $12.48/hr Independent District #88 Page 1 of 5
Portner, Brianna Shanley, Seth ECFE Para Sp Ed Para Washington New Ulm High 2 hrs/month, 6 days/yr 7 hrs/day, 5 days/wk $13.10/hr $13.10/hr Co-Curricular Assignments Approved the co-curricular assignments as presented. Adjustment in Assignments Approved the assignment adjustment for Anna Brandl (Melzer) which will decrease her hours from 5 hrs to 1.5 hrs on Mondays in her assignment. She will continue to work 24.5 hrs/wk. Approved the assignment adjustment for Emily O Connor which will decrease her hours from 29 hrs/wk to 28 hrs/wk and for Amie Holkesvig which will increase her hours from 35 hrs/wk to 36.25 hrs/wk. Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Matt Ringhofer, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. (Approved 4-0) Reports and Correspondence Superintendent s Report by Jeff Bertrang, Supt., Policy Committee Report by Supt. Jeff Bertrang, Activities Committee Report by Steve Gag. Denny Waloch arrived at 6:08 p.m. Staff Development Report by Christie Dewanz, DCAC and River Bend Education District Reports by Matt Ringhofer, and Announcements by Duane Winter. Action Business Services Bills for Audit and Budget Report Motion by Steve Gag, second by Denny Waloch, to approve the bills for audit as presented in the total amount of $1,901,706.21 and accept the board budget report as presented. (Approved 5-0) Electronic Fund Transfers Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Steve Gag, to remove Amy Burns from the list of individuals allowed to complete electronic fund transfers on behalf of ISD 88. (Approved 5-0) Cash Balance Reports The cash balance reports for the 13 th month FY18, July and August 2018 were accepted by the board and will be filed for audit. Transfer of Funds Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Steve Gag, to transfer General Funds unassigned to Readiness (Preschool) in the amount of $28,461.36. Policies Reviewed Policies, No Recommended Changes The following policies were reviewed with no action recommended: Independent District #88 Page 2 of 5
#202 Board Officers #301 District Administration #302 Superintendent #401.1 Human Resources #499 Employee Comparable Worth Appeal Process #701 Adoption & Revision of District Budget #702 Accounting #720 Vending Machines #806 Crisis Management Policy #807 Health/Safety Policy #904 Distribution of Materials on District Property Non- Persons First Reading of Policies The first reading was held for policies: #704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System, #705 Investments, #901 Community Education. Deletion of Policies Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Denny Waloch, to delete policies: #592 Students Fees, Fines, and Charges; P904 Distribution of Materials on District Property by Nonschool Persons; and R904 Regulations for the Distribution of Materials on District Property by Nonschool Persons. (Approved 5-0) Resolution for MSBA Board of Directors Delegate Assembly Member Matt Ringhofer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ALIGN MINNESOTA RULES AND STATUTES WITH FEDERAL LAW BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Independent District No. 88, to align the Minnesota rules and statutes with federal law in the areas of conciliation conferences, state and district assessment reporting, IEP goals and objectives, transition services functional behavioral assessments and prior written notice. The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Steve Gag, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, Steve Gag, Matt Ringhofer; Absent: Jon Schiro, Melissa Sunderman; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 5-0) Resolution to Accept Donations Member Matt Ringhofer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Independent District No. 88, as follows that the following donations be accepted with appreciation: Independent District #88 Page 3 of 5
Donor Item Donated Designation Timothy & Audrey Baker $60.00, given in memory of Richard Hakes, NU Jr. High Math Department at New Ulm Middle Math Teacher Mike & Karole Lieb $20.00, given in memory of New Ulm Public s M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc. Linus Beranek $4,450.00 Jefferson/Middle Softball Fields New Ulm Music Boosters $560.00 MS Chanhassen Trip Deposit Optimist Club of New Ulm $450.00 Patrol Maurices $100.00 Jefferson Elementary Supplies Denny and Jen Waloch Goodnight Lab book Jefferson STEM Room Family Anonymous Donor Four books (two of the books were given in memory of Dominik Walters) Jefferson STEM Room Chris Brock Two Meccano building sets Jefferson STEM Room 3M Supplies for $4,400.00 assortment of classroom supplies Jefferson Elementary Timothy & Kristi Loose $396.00 ECFE and Eagles Preschool Rhonda Froehling Box of wrapping paper, bows and cards Washington Learning Center Pat Guggisberg (on behalf A paperback book, Harvey Washington Media Center of Michelle Weber) Berkley Neidecker Ten children s books Mrs. McGraw s Classroom Julie Klover Six bulk bags of rubber bands Preschool Teachers/ ECFE Hy-Vee 15 pumpkins Literacy O Lanterns at WLC Harley Vogel $200.00 Clothes and snacks for Jefferson Elementary Optimist Club of New Ulm $1,000.00 Eagles Preschool Snack Fund The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Christie Dewanz, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, Steve Gag, Matt Ringhofer and Denny Waloch; Absent: Jon Schiro and Melissa Sunderman; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 5-0) Independent District #88 Page 4 of 5
Upcoming Meetings The Study Session/Canvassing of the Election will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM in the New Ulm High Media Center and the next regular school board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices Boardroom, 414 South Payne Street. Adjournment Motion by Denny Waloch, second by Christie Dewanz, to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. (Approved 5-0) The complete minutes and all documents relating to this meeting are available for review and are on file in the office of the superintendent, District Offices, 414 South Payne Street, New Ulm, Minnesota. A digital recording of board proceedings is available by contacting the superintendent s office. Independent District 88 New Ulm, Minnesota By: Steve Gag, Clerk Independent District #88 Page 5 of 5