Board Minutes
November 20, 2018
The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Media Center.
Members present: Loppnow, Wilder, Hershberger, Miller, Marquardt and Supt. Kuphal
Members absent: Adkins, Weidemann
Also present: Michelle Weidemann, Aimee Lake, Barb Kerns, Rich Wicks, Katie Bergey, Lonnie Morken, Lana Hollar, Greg Turner, Traci Livingood, Payton Danielson, Jason B. from Smith/Schafer
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Marquardt at 6:02 pm
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Motion by Miller, second by Loppnow and carried unanimously, to approve the Agenda/Additions.
Motion by Miller, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to approve the October 16, 2018.
Motion by Loppnow, second by Hershberger and carried unanimously, to approve the Audit Report presented by Smith/Schafer.
Good Things Happening:
Lonnie Morken name Section I Volleyball Coach of the Year
Falls Award Banquet
Turkey Bingo had a huge turnout
All Varsity volleyball players earned Academic All-Conference
Public Participation and Recognition:
Katie Bergey presented information about a mini grant that she received from the Mabel Lions.
Consent Agenda – Motion by Miller, second by Wilder and carried unanimously to approve the following:
Donation from the M-C Booster Club for $420.00 to be used for two changing tables and signs to be placed in the bathrooms near the high school gym.
A request for the Spring Vocal Music Concert to be held a local church
Winter Coach Approval
Approved the 2018-2019 Budget
Approved the Activity Accounts
Approved the Monthly Invoices
Approved the Electronic Fund Transfer
Reports/Comments:
Student Representative: Payton Danielson talked about the Veteran’s Day Program, FFA fruit orders going in, and basketball practice starting with the 1st game for the girls next Monday.
PreK-12 Principal: Michelle talked about the following:
Red Ribbon Week
90’s Club – Dr. Kyle Zimmer spoke
Financial Aid Night
10th grade students went to Southeast Technical College
National Honor Society – Giving Tree down by the High School gym
Good turnout for parent-teacher conferences
AAA Award winner – Drew Wyffels and Maddy Michels
Superintendent:
Kuddos to Lana Hollar on keeping her staff website up to date with resources
MSBA trainings – Traci and Gary will be attending Phase I training in Rochester on Nov. 29th. Gary needs to know who else will be attending the training in January so reservations can be made.
Food Service Review by MDE – 2 findings noted
2019/2020 school calendar coming soon. Will be working on 2020/2021 calendar to hopefully come out in the spring.
Items for Action and/or Discussion:
Motion by Loppnow, second by Wilder and carried unanimously to approve the final readings of Policies: 413, 417, 418, 419, 427, 515, 516, 520, 521, 522, 524, 526, 531, 532, 533, 534, 537, 601, 603, 616, and 620
Wellness Policy – 1st Reading – NO ACTION
Motion by Loppnow, second by Hershberger and carried unanimously to approve the World’s Best Work Force Presentation
Motion by Miller, second by Wilder and carried unanimously to approve the request for an additional half-time Kindergarten teacher or para
Motion by Miller, second by Loppnow and carried unanimously to approve the request for an additional 1.0 Special Ed Para
Motion by Loppnow, second by Miller and carried unanimously to approve the snow plow quote for 2 years from Karl Vang (proof of insurance will be provided when completed)
Motion by Loppnow, second by Hershberger and carried unanimously to approve the School Board Election results
Motion by Wilder, second by Loppnow and carried unanimously to move the Scholarship Fund account from First Southeast Bank of Canton to Bank of the West in Mabel.
Motion by Loppnow, second by Wilder and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:48 pm
Chris Loppnow, Clerk ______________________________
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