APRIL 15, 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 Middle/High School Library on Thursday, April 15, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland and Becky Walgrave. Don Bryan was absent. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Gary Fisher, Stacy Gillette, Dan Amborn, Jerry Jensen, Delaine Jensen, Don Klosterbuer, Jim Boeve, Chris Nowatzki, Elaine Harms, Gordie Hansen, Colette Hansen, Jennifer Engesser, Kara Ahrendt, Tom Lanoue, Mark Lundgren, Debra Vogt, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Martha Nowatzki, Craig Nelson, Lori Jacobs, Mary Jacobson, Tom Rops, Bill Thompson, Jason Phelps, Pete Janiszeski, Cloyce Smith, Dianne Headrick, Joanne Gabrielson, Kari Lais, Loren Forrest, Russell Forrest, Mark Willers, Matt Crosby, K101-KQAD Radio, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becky Walgrave. Mr. Schaefer gave announcements. Motion by Stegemann, second by Tofteland, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried. Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Elementary Counselor, presented information regarding her program and work at the elementary level. Superintendent Schaefer presented the proposed Elementary staffing needs for next year in the absence of Melody Tenhoff. The proposal includes one less section in second grade. Superintendent Schaefer also reviewed information regarding the tax assessments and the current levy. The current operating referendum generates $400 per pupil unit. Stacy Gillette reviewed the 8th grade Basic Standards tests: 88% passed the reading and 80% passed the math. She also reviewed the proposed staffing needs for the Middle School for next year. Gary Fisher reported there are two students attending the State Speech competition this weekend. He also reviewed the proposed staffing needs for the High School for next year. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the School Board minutes of March 25 and April 6, 2004. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Kopp, to approve Policy 606.03 – Internet Acceptable Use Policy as presented. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to approve the updates to the Technology Plan as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Tofteland, to accept the resignation of Louise Thorson, EBD teacher, effective at the end of the school year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to accept the resignation of Traci Caswell, Sign Language Interpreter, effective at the end of the school year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Kopp, to approve the termination of Betty Olson, Playground Supervisor, effective April 2, 2004. A roll call vote was taken as follows: those in favor Radisewitz, Deutsch, Stegemann, Kopp, and Walgrave; those against: Tofteland. Motion carried.Mark Willers representing the Agriculture Advisory Committee presented information on proposed uses of the land to the west of the ball fields. Discussion was held. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to approve the plan of allowing the corn and soybean growers to continue using a portion for their plots and allow a portion to be used by Loren Forrest to do a study of removing crop residue from the land. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Kopp, to set May 19, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. to receive bids on the all-weather track. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer and Business Manager Marlene Mann presented information on the financial situation of the District. They also reviewed proposed budget cost savings. Committee reports were given.The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: April 15, 2004Colleen Deutsch, Clerk(5-6)
