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August 19, 2008

August 19, 2008

The Board of Directors of Independent School District #238 met at 7:00 p.m. in the board room on August 19, 2008.

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

Absent: Laitinen and Soiney

Also present: Barb Kerns, Ruth Ann Sacquitne and Chris Hansen

The meeting was called to order by Chair Kuhn.

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

Motion by Adkins, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to approve the August 5 minutes.

Motion by Swenson, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve payment of monthly bills.

Motion by Aberg, second by Hall and carried unanimously to approve a two year contract with PDH Driving Academy.

Motion by Aberg, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to appoint Dave Swenson as acting clerk in Laitinen’s absence.

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

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried to approve a contract with Kati Tweeten for elementary instructor and head softball coach. Voting yes: Adkins, Aberg and Hall No: none Abstain: Swenson

Motion by Adkins, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to approve support staff assignments for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve a .2 Title G/T Coordinator position for Sue Roppe for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve a .9 English contract for Anna Skare for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve calling for quotes for metal halide lighting replacements in the elementary gym and replacement with energy efficient fluorescent fixtures in all areas of the building except for the two gymnasiums and the 1996 elementary addition.

Motion by Swenson, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve issuing 10 year capital facility bonds series 2008. Voting yes: Adkins, Aberg, Hall, Swenson Voting no: none

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve a concurrent enrollment agreement with Southeast Technical College for 2008-2009 school year.

Supt. Love reported on setting up a meeting with the North Winneshiek School Board and the upcoming teacher workshop schedule.

Principal Nolte updated the Board on the Back 2 School Night and the teacher-in-service that would be coming up at Hiawatha Valley Ed District the third week of August.

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



Dave Swenson, Acting Clerk



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