SEPTEMBER 22, 2005MINUTES 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, September 22, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Vicki Baartman, Colleen Deutsch, Laura Herman, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, and Becky Walgrave. Also present: Gary Fisher, Marlene Mann, Donna Judson, Stacy Gillette, Patsy Amborn, Lisa Dinger, and Matt Crosby, K101/KQAD Radio.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becky Walgrave. Announcements were given. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried. Lisa Dinger presented information to the Board regarding the Elementary Child Guide program. Administrative reports were given.Motion by Stegemann, second by Herman, to approve the school board minutes of September 8, 2005, with one spelling correction. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Baartman, to approve payment of the district bills as presented in the amount of $794,258.02. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of August 31, 2005. Motion unanimously carried. Stacy Gillette reviewed the Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement. Motion by Deutsch, second by Kopp, to approve this report. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to approve the budget publication report. This must be published by October 1. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Radisewitz, second by Herman, to set the Proposed 2005 payable 2006 Property Tax Levy at the maximum. This year the levy will increase 4.33%. We will not need to hold a Truth-in-Taxation hearing this fall because the increase is under 5%. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to accept the resignation of Nick Nafziger as Boys Hockey Coach effective August 1, 2005. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to approve the following student teachers from South Dakota State University – Lucas Sursely (Band) and Eric Price (Math). Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Baartman, to approve student teacher Rebecca Goehle from Augustana College in Elementary. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Kopp, to accept the resignation of Cheryl Cronberg, paraprofessional, effective September 23, 2005. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Herman, second by Deutsch, to approve the hiring of Jason Berghorst as long-term substitute for Lindsey Bonnett, special education teacher. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Kopp, second by Stegemann, to approve a maternity leave request for Lori Gladis, Spanish teacher, for five weeks beginning on or about January 9, 2006. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Baartman, second by Deutsch, to approve a maternity leave request for Kelly Bergan, fifth grade teacher, for eight weeks beginning on or about December 4, 2005. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Stegemann, second by Herman, to approve the hiring of Dustin Groen, paraprofessional, beginning October 3, 2005. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Fisher presented information and the following resolution for the JOBZ program:A SUB-ZONE RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE TAX EXEMPTIONSWHEREAS job creation, business development, and individual wealth growth in Luverne, Minnesota, have been less than the national and state averages; and, WHEREAS the resulting affects of such lagging job creation, business development, and individual wealth growth have harmed and are forecasted to continue to harm the economy of Luverne; and, WHEREAS the Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) Program created in Minnesota Session Laws 2003, 1st Special Session, Chapter 21, Article 1, allows for the formation of tax free zones; and WHEREAS an application for tax free zone designation in the City of Luverne, County of Rock, Minnesota is being prepared for submission to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development via the Southwest Regional Development Commission in partner with the Luverne Economic Development Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ISD 2184, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA, that the Luverne School Board at its meeting held on the 22nd day of September, 2005, upon careful consideration and review, approves the specific areas designated in the application for tax free zones, approves the use of tax exemptions and tax credits within designated zones (subject to proper review and approval by the other appropriate taxing authorities within the zones), and encourages the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to approve the Tax Free Zone Application being submitted by the Southwest Regional Development Commission in partner with the Luverne Economic Development Authority. Specifically, the Luverne ISD 2184 approves the transfer of 2.07 acres to the W.233.97 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Gabrielson Industrial Subdivision (414 W. Gabrielson Parcel #20-1872-000) from the Southwest corner of Parcel #20-2134-000 to further promote job growth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Luverne ISD 2184 agrees to provide all of the local tax exemptions and credits required and provided for under the Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) Legislation and agrees to forego the tax benefits resulting from the local and state tax exemptions and credits provided under the Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) Legislation.Motion by Radisewitz, second by Baartman, to approve the foregoing resolution. Motion unanimously carried. Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: September 22, 2005 Colleen Deutsch, Clerk(10-20)
