AUGUST 10, 2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA.A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the District Office on Thursday, August 10, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland, and Becky Walgrave. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Gary Fisher, Stacy Gillette, Crystal Ellefson, Mary Jacobson, Peggy Goettsch, Lisa Dinger, Sara DeBeer, Jason DeBeer, Don Ellefson, Beth Bartels, Tor Boen, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Paula Jelken, Jane Cote, Mary Gehrke, Seana Graber, Shelley Krueger, Emily Crabtree, TyAnn Kramer, Sue Hup, Dawn Frankenhoff, Angela Ahrendt, Lucinda Rofshus, Cathy Rust, Craig Hohn, Cheryl Thacker, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becky Walgrave. Superintendent Schaefer gave announcements. Elementary Principal Stacy Gillette updated the Board on the enrollments at the elementary. The administration has decided to reduce first grade to four sections and increase the kindergarten to six sections. Motion by Stegemann, second by Tofteland, to approve the agenda with addendum and the removal of item 9.1 – Kindergarten discussion. Motion unanimously carried. Administrative reports were given. Motion by Bryan, second by Kopp, to approve the School Board minutes of July 22, 2004. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to approve the student teaching agreement with the University of Sioux Falls for two student teachers to work in the elementary school. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Radisewitz, to approve Policy 503.06 – Activity Fees showing the adjustment of $5.00 added to each fee. Motion unanimously carried. Quotes were received on July 30, 2004, for a wide area, four-wheel drive rotary mower with snowblower attachment as follows: Sun Turf MTI Distr. MTI Distr. Hohn Impl. (Jacobson) ( Toro) (Toro) (John Deere)4100 4000Gross Cost –Mower $43,117.00 $44,983.00 $45,637.00 $52,430.00Blower: $ 5,683.00 $ 4,729.00 $ 4,729.00 $ 6,500.00Cab $ 5,000.00Total: $48,800.00 $49,712.00 $50,366.00 $63,930.00Trade-in: ($14,000.00) ($10,000.00) ($10,000.00) ($15,630.00)Total Price $34,800.00 $39,712.00 $40,366.00 $48,300.00Motion by Kopp, second by Bryan, to accept the quote from Sun Turf, Sioux Falls, for a Jacobson mower for a quote price of $34,800.00. Motion unanimously carried. Business Manager Marlene Mann presented information from Ehlers and Associates in regard to the level of assistance we would like from them in our referendum vote this fall. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Stegemann, to contract for the Level 3 service which includes all basic services in addition to the establishment of a Web site, toll free number, and e-mail for voters to use in seeking answers to questions on the referendum. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Bryan, to approve the following budget reductions: reduction in Cheerleading adviser to reflect football cheerleaders only; establishing minimum class sizes of 15 in the Middle School/High School; and the School District will provide transportation for Minnesota State High School League activities limited to the regular season only. With a dissenting vote, a roll call vote was taken with those voting in favor: Deutsch, Bryan, Stegemann, Tofteland, Kopp, and Walgrave; and those voting against: Radisewitz. Motion carried. The district will have a net cost savings of $342,000.00.Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to approve a pairing agreement with Pipestone Area Schools in Boys’ Hockey. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Bryan, second by Kopp, to accept the resignation of Tracy Cornish, paraprofessional. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Tofteland, to accept the resignation of Shelley Krueger, Early Childhood Family Education parent educator effective July 28, 2004. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Tofteland, second by Deutsch, to approve the hiring of Shelley Krueger as Early Childhood Special Needs teacher and Interagency Early Intervention Committee coordinator at a salary of $20,050.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Stegemann, to approve the hiring of Tim Homan, Middle School Social Studies teacher, head wrestling coach, and 9th grade football coach at a salary of 47,590.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Radisewitz, to approve the hiring of Lindsey Bonnett as EBD teacher at a salary of $28,643.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Kopp, to approve the hiring of Amy Anderson as English teacher and Fall Play Director at a salary of $28,643.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Bryan, second by Deutsch, to approve the Schedule C – Extra Assignments as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Radisewitz, to approve the following supervisory and confidential employees salaries as follows: Gretchen Davis - $27,120.00; Marlene Mann - $49,608.00; Lon Remme - $44,173.00; Larry Roos - $47,320.00; Brenda Teal - $31,928.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Kopp, to approve the principal contracts with Gary Fisher and Stacy Gillette with a 3.5% increase the first year and a 3% increase the second year. Motion unanimously carried. Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: August 10, 2004Colleen Deutsch, Clerk(9-2)