Regular Meeting
Board of Education
Independent School District #300
February 18, 2015
Chair Dockendorff called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District
#300 to order at 7:29 p.m. in the Middle & High School Media Center.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
Clerk Nissen took roll call.
Board Present: Morken, Nissen, Wright, Jandt, Tornow, Summerfield, Dockendorff, and Superintendent
Wilke
Administration Present: Julie Holman, Business Manager, Jay Woller, Elementary Principal, Steve
Smith, Middle School Principal, Rick Wolter, High School Principal, and Beth Theede, Community
Education Director
Clerk Nissen requested an agenda adjustment; asking that Julie Holman’s resignation be viewed as its
own agenda item.
MOTION: Summerfield moved, Morken seconded, to approve the adjusted agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Wilke announced the observance of School Board Recognition Week February 16th to
20th and expressed the gratitude of the staff and students of the District for their sacrifices in serving. He
noted it is not an easy job as school board members face many challenging decisions and
responsibilities, but their efforts are greatly appreciated.
Chair Dockendorff recognized the following donations, extending the appreciation of the District for the
generous gifts:
● Donation of $50.00 from Steven Mau in recognition of Earl Seaton to be used by Athletic
Department.
● Donation of $180 from Jeremy and Emy Rabe to be used in Jon Steffes and Jackie Elstad’s
classrooms.
Jason Ludwigson, Technology Integrationist, provided a showcase on Lancer Learning HD and how
technology is redefining learning for all students.
Student Board Representative Kelsey Redman reported a great turn out at the Winter Dance, almost 100
students attended. They are continuing plans for the end of the school year.
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MOTION: Summerfield moved, Tornow seconded, to approve the following consent agenda:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
School Board Minutes
January 21, 2015, Regular Meeting
February 4, 2015 Work Session
February, 2015 Bills Due for Payment
Staff Resignation
Kayla McCluskey
- Assistant Volleyball Coach – Effective
immediately.
Staff Employment
Gene Olstad
- Long Term Substitute – MS Band – Effective 1/20/15 to
3/20/15
Jack Gurholt
- Long Term Substitute – 7th Grade Math – Effective 1/21/15 to
6/4/15
Dee Lenser
- Long Term Substitute – Paraprofessional
Frank Lightfoot
- Long Term Substitute – HS Math – Effective 2/27/15 for
approximately 12 weeks.
Lisa Mathson
- Kids Company Coordinator – Replacement
Autumn Wethern
- Kids Company - Replacement
Electronic Transfers
Bills & Payrolls
January 8 Health insurance
January 15 Payroll (gross) $353,316
(net)
January 31 Payroll (gross) $375,260
(net)
January Bills
January 15 Fed/FICA/Med Withholding Tax
January 31 Fed/FICA/Med Withholding Tax
January 15 MN Withholding
January 31 MN Withholding
Total
$138,521
$199,049
$203,054
$238,595
$ 74,711
$ 73,261
$ 11,556
$ 11,196
$ 949,943
Motion carried unanimously.
Business Manager, Julie Holman submitted a letter advising of her intent to resign effective February
27, 2015, following 9 years of service to the school district. Superintendent Wilke and the School Board
expressed their gratitude and wished her the best at her new place of employment.
MOTION: Nissen moved, Morken seconded to accept the resignation for Julie Holman. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Network Manager, Pushpa Sudhakaran, proposed a recommendation for 2015-2016 eRate internet
provider service contract. She shared information on the eRate bid assessment process and criteria. It
was advised the contract be awarded to Charter Communications based on the outcome of the
assessment criteria, including the fact that Charter’s bid was significantly less than the other proposal
received.
MOTION: Welper moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the eRate internet provider service contract.
Motion carried unanimously
Superintendent Wilke presented the proposed 2015-2016 School Calendar, noting that it did not include
a spring break and was recommended for approval by the Calendar Committee.
MOTION: Tornow moved, Byom seconded, to approve the 2015-2016 School Calendar as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Middle School Principal Steve Smith proposed adding the use of the Accuplacer test as an additional
assessment test for meeting graduation requirements.
MOTION: Nissen moved, Morken seconded, to approve the Accuplacer test as an assessment test.
Motion carried unanimously.
Business Manager Julie Holman presented a proposed 3 year technology lease-purchase agreement with
Kinetic Leasing in the amount of $88.999.92 at an interest rate of 1.83%.
MOTION: Nissen moved, Summerfield seconded, to approve the technology lease purchase agreement
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Dockendorff advised of membership of board members to School District Committees.
Discussion followed and advisory committees were organized for the board for the year ahead.
MOTION: Chair Dockendorff stated that this was a non action item and acted to disperse vote.
Superintendent Wilke referenced the following policies requesting second reading approval. First
reading approvals were received during the January 21st meeting.
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FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
413
HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE
414
MANDATED REPORTING OF CHILD NEGLECT OR PHYSICAL OR
SEXUAL ABUSE
414
MALTREATMENT OF MINORS BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL –
REPORTING FORM
415
MANDATED REPORTING OF MALTREATMENT OF VULNERABLE
ADULTS
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506
514
522
524
526
616
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
BULLYING PROHIBITION POLICY
STUDENT SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY
HAZING PROHIBITION
SCHOOL DISTRICT SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY
MOTION: Tornow moved, Byom seconded, to approve the second reading of the policies for annual
review as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Wilke advised plans to move forward with the District’s 1:1 computing initiative.
Chromebook purchase with Best Buy Plan option. $100 District Cost/ $100 Student Cost. Under the
Best Buy options, students/parents would own the device and be responsible to purchase extended
warranties. Continued discussion at next board meeting.
Superintendent Wilke provided commentary on ongoing facilities planning. An article was passed out
to school board members with the request that they review before the retreat.
Business Manager Julie Holman stated the enrollment numbers rose in January and also advised of the
addition of the Discovery Preschool enrollment figures on the chart. She advised the board that, while
the Discovery Preschool enrollment is not in state funding count, it does show how many students are in
the Elementary building.
Administrative and Board reports followed.
MOTION: Summerfield moved, Morken seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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Ruth Nissen, Clerk
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