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January 15, 2008
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| January 15, 2008 The Board of Directors of Independent School District #238 met in regular session on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mabel-Canton Board Room. Members present: Aberg, Adkins, Hall, Kuhn, Laitinen, Soiney, Swenson and Supt. Love Also present: Barb Kerns, Marsha Jevne, Jeff Nolte and Chris Hansen The meeting was called to order by Supt. Love. Motion by Adkins, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to approve the revised agenda. Motion by Adkins, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to elect Mary Kuhn as Chair. Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to elect Cristal Adkins as Vice-Chair. The meeting was turned over to Vice-Chair Adkins. Motion by Hall, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to elect Kaye Laitinen as Clerk. Motion by Swenson, second by Laitinen and carried unanimously, to elect Aberg as Treasurer. Motion by Laitinen, second by Hall and carried unanimously, that board salaries remain the same: officers at $850 and directors at $750 plus $40.00 for each additional meeting. Motion by Hall, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to approve the following committee assignments: HVED: Laitinen Community Ed: Hall, Soiney and Adkins Negotiations: Aberg, Kuhn and Swenson MSHSL: Swenson Motion by Aberg, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to hold board meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the school conference room. Motion by Laitinen, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to designate Mabel News-Record as the official newspaper, to designate official depositories as Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund, Bank of the West of Mabel and The Canton State Bank and to designate KQYB, KTTC, WIZM, KDEC, WKBT, WXOW, KIMT and KROC as official communication channels. Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to designate Chris Hansen, Bev Bakke and Supt. Love to make electronic fund transfers for the district. Motion by Laitinen, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the December 18, 2007 minutes. Motion by Aberg, second by Laitinen and carried unanimously, to approve payment of monthly bills. Motion by Laitinen, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to approve a lane change for Jessica Hahn-Miller to a BA +30. Motion by Swenson, second by Laitinen and carried unanimously, to approve a contract for Mary Sand for part time special ed para-professional. Motion by Swenson, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the school mission statement. Motion by Laitinen, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve Supt. Love as our LEA designee for 2007-2008 school year. Discussion was held on the facility improvement plan as presented by Supt. Love. Motion by Laitinen, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore (complete resolution on file in District Office). Supt. Love reported that the bleachers have been ordered for the elementary gym. Principal Nolte updated the Board on scheduling for next year with thought being given to a seven period day, special thank you to Sue Roppe and instructors for another successful Science Fair, the progress of the testing and teaching staff evaluations are underway. Motion by Swenson, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to adjourn. Kaye Laitinen, Clerk |
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