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Sept. 16, 2008

September 16, 2008

The Board of Directors of Independent School District #238 met in regular session on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Members present: Aberg, Adkins, Hall, Kuhn, Swenson and Supt. Love

Absent: Laitinen and Soiney

Also present: Barb Kerns, Amy Norby, Linda Kowalsky, Linda Turner, Jeff Nolte and Chris Hansen

The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Adkins.

Motion by Swenson, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the revised agenda.

Motion by Aberg, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the August 19, 2008 minutes.

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve payment of monthly bills.

The chemical free policy was discussed.

Motion by Aberg, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to table the Chemical Free Policy until the October Board Meeting.

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to appoint Dave Swenson as acting clerk for the meeting.

Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve a lane change for Katie Larson to BA+15.

Motion by Aberg, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve a contract for Lindsey Harmon for One Act Plays and Three Act Plays for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve a .3 Family and Consumer Science contract for Laura Schulte for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to accept the resignation of Brandon Bergey as a paraprofessional for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve Lana Hollar and Michelle Weidemann as yearbook advisors for 2008-2009 school year.

Vice Chair Adkins turned the meeting over to Chair Kuhn.

Motion by Aberg, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve a full time contract for Sue Morken as custodian for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Swenson, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve a contract for 4 hours per day for school year 2008-2009 for Joanne Witt as health secretary.

Motion by Aberg, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve a full time contract for Mary Sand as special needs paraprofessional for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to post an employment notice for a paraprofessional for pre-school early intervention program for the school year 2008-2009. This will be funded through Hiawatha Valley Ed District.

Motion by Hall, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve a B-3 speech language service contract for Elaine Meltzer for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Adkins, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to approve a purchase of service agreement with the Lanesboro School District for .2 speech services from Ms. Meltzer for the 2008-2009 school year.

Lighting replacement quotes were discussed.

Motion by Swenson, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to table the lighting replacement project until more information could be obtained.

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the 2008-2009 fundraising events as presented.

Motion by Hall, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve the $771,977.30 for the proposed 2008 Payable 2009 Levy.

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the 2008-2009 FCLMC wrestling agreement as presented.

Supt. Love updated the Board on the gym roof progress and the completion of the parking lot and tuckpointing project.

Principal Nolte reported on the new reading curriculum, the new math implementation, the beginning of staff mapping and upcoming Homecoming activities.

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to adjourn.


Dave Swenson, Acting Clerk


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