APRIL 24, 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 Media Center on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland, and Becky Walgrave. Cary Radisewitz was absent. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Gary Fisher, Stacy Gillette, Jan Olson, Jane Cote, Scott Jacobson, Dave Meyer, Pat Saum, 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. Pat Saum reviewed information with the School Board regarding the Technology and Telecommunications Project for Southwestern Minnesota. Motion by Deutsch, second by Walgrave, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.Administrative reports were given. Motion by Stegemann, second by Tofteland, to approve the consent agenda to include the School Board minutes of April 10, 2003, and the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of March 31, 2003.Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Walgrave, second by Bryan, to approve payment of the district bills as presented in the amount of $906,375.90. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Walgrave, second by Stegemann, to approve Policy 102.2 – Parental Involvement Philosophy. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the Staff Development Outcomes for 2003-2004. Motion by Tofteland, second by Bryan, to select the following goals: 1. Improve student achievement of state and local education standards in all areas of the curriculum by using best practice methods. 2. Effectively meet the needs of a diverse student population, including at-risk children, children with disabilities, and gifted children, with the regular classroom and other settings. 3. Improve staff collaboration and develop mentoring and peer coaching programs for teachers new to the school or district.Motion unanimously carried.Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the revenues and expenditures as of March 31, 2003. She reported that the District is down 44 weighted pupil units which equals $230,000. The Elementary is looking at one less staff person and the middle school English position will not be replaced. It was noted that this will still not balance the budget. Committee reports were given. Mr. Schaefer reviewed the current legislative activity. The legislative session is scheduled to close on May 19. Currently, there is a 10% cut in compensatory funding which is up from 9%. Mr. Schaefer also reminded the Board that we have been using the fund reserves to meet our cash flow. The Finance Committee, principals, superintendent and business manager will meet next week to review the budget for next year. Mr. Schaefer also informed the School Board that we have several people gathering data as to what is possible to do to improve the playground area for grades K-2.The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion by Walgrave, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Dated: April 24, 2003(5-15)
