SEPTEMBER 11, 2003MINUTES 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 MS/HS District Office on Thursday, September 11, 2003, 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, Stacy Gillette, Jan Olson, Gary Fisher, Melody Tenhoff, Jane Cote, Wendy Nath, Dan Statema, Randy Creeger, Matt Crosby, K101/KQAD Radio, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dan Kopp. Mr. Schaefer gave announcements.Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to approve the agenda. Motion unanimously carried. Dan Statema, Luverne Community Economic Development Director, presented information regarding the JOBZ (Job Opportunity Building Zones) application. He will bring further information to the September 25 meeting. Administrative reports were given.Motion by Stegemann, second by Radisewitz, to approve the School Board minutes of August 28, 2003. Motion unanimously carried. Jan Olson presented the revised curriculum schedule for the next seven years. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Stegemann, to approve the schedule as presented. Superintendent Schaefer presented information regarding the Pledge of Allegiance policy. This was the first reading of this policy. Motion by Deutsch, second by Stegemann, to table the JOBZ resolution until September 25. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer reviewed the conservation reserve program application that was denied by the Federal government. Discussion was held regarding the placement of prairie ground in that area. Motion by Walgrave, second by Bryan, to direct the Facilities Committee to review this land area and bring a recommendation to the School Board. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer reviewed the changes in vending machine accounting. Motion by Walgrave, second by Stegemann, to authorize the Luverne School District to enter into an agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling and Chuck Wagon Vending to provide the vending machines on the school district premises. Accounting will be recorded in the general fund with a check for the net proceeds to be issued to the following student activities:Senior High Student Council from High School Pop and Juice MachinesGerman Club from first semester High School Candy MachineFCCLA from second semester High School Candy MachineL Club (athletics) from the athletic juice machinesAlternative Learning Center Club from ALC MachinesIt is further agreed that the proceeds from the teacher lounge vending machines will be recorded in the general fund. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Radisewitz, to approve a maternity leave for Stacy Lihs beginning on approximately November 20, 2003, for eight weeks. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Tofteland, second by Deutsch, to approve a leave of absence for Jennifer Engesser from November 12-17, 2003, for four school days. Motion unanimously carried. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. It was also noted that there will be a No Child Left Behind Act presentation at the September 25 meeting.Motion by Bryan, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: September 11, 2003William Stegemann, Clerk(10-2)
