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Independent School District #592 Proceedings (Climax)

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #592, CLIMAX, MN 56523 The Board of Education of Independent School District #592, Climax, Minnesota held their regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 8:00 PM in the Superintendent s Office at the Climax- Shelly School. Todd Evenson, Board President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM with the following members present: James Bowling, Julie Cakebread, Jon Carlson, Todd Evenson, Jeff Solheim, and Bryan Stortroen. Superintendent Baumgarn, Principal Nancy Newcomb and Bookkeeper Kate Nesvig were in attendance. Visitors- Ryan Sedler. Absent were: Ervin Vigness. Julie Cakebread moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the Agenda be approved as presented. Passed by unanimous vote. Jeff Solheim moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the March 20, 2006 regular meeting be approved as modified. Passed by unanimous vote. Jon Carlson moved, Julie Cakebread seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that payment be authorized by the following checks numbered 40711- 40759 for claims submitted in the following funds: General - $29,960.44; Food Service Funds - $3,693.26; Total Disbursements- $33,653.70. Passed by unanimous vote. James Bowling moved, Julie Cakebread seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the Treasurer s Report as presented. Passed by unanimous vote. The activity account was reviewed by the Board of Education. James Bowling moved, Jon Carlson seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to approve the senior class trip as presented with some guidelines. Passed by unanimous vote. Member Bryan Stortroen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 592 adopted a resolution on March 20, 2006, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions; and WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the school board, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 592, as follows: That the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued: Elementary teaching position Vocational agriculture program Custodial position The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member James Bowling and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: James Bowling, Julie Cakebread, Jon Carlson, Todd Evenson, Jeff Solheim and Bryan Stortroen. And the following voted against: none. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. James Bowling moved, Julie Cakebread seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of School District Number 592, Climax High School, County of Polk, State of Minnesota delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in MN Statues, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statues. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Climax Shelly High School #592 is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions. FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or as appears on the League s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board. The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by law. Bryan Stortroen moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the Climax-Shelly School District authorize application for Federal funding under Title I, II, III, IV and V for the 2006-2007 year, with Mrs. Newcomb being the LEA (Local Education Agency) representative in application for funds as provided under Public Law 103-382. Passed by unanimous vote. James Bowling moved, Bryan Stortroen seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to approve the first reading of Wellness Policy #533. Passed by unanimous vote. James Bowling moved, Jeff Solheim seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to hire Jodi Peterson as the Driver s Education Instructor for the Classroom and Behind the Wheel Instruction. Passed by unanimous vote. Jeff Solheim moved, Julie Cakebread seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the 2006-2007 school calendar as presented. Passed by unanimous vote. James Bowling moved, Jeff Solheim seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to accept Norman Baumgarn s three-year superintendent s contract for the school years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009. Passed by unanimous vote. Julie Cakebread moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to accept Nancy Newcomb s two-year principal s contract for the school years 2006-2007 and 2007- 2008. Passed by unanimous vote. Bryan Stortroen moved, Jon Carlson seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the District Clerk be instructed to advertise for sealed bids to be received in the Office of the Superintendent on or before May 15, 2006 for the purchase of a new school bus. Specifications are on file in the Superintendent s Office. Passed by unanimous vote. Bryan Stortroen moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to table any decision regarding the playground equipment bids until next board meeting. Passed by unanimous vote. James Bowling moved, Jon Carlson seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the Health & Safety Contract from MacNeil Environmental for five years. Passed by unanimous vote. Communications included: no items. Principal s Report included: Parent/teacher conferences, online classes for next year, Ron Kowalczik s fundraiser on May 6th from 10:00 4:00 p.m. Athletic Director s Report included: Next year s fall and winter sports calendar. Superintendent s Report included: Meeting with Fisher regarding all sports and joint board meeting. Bryan Stortroen moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to change the May board meeting to May 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Bryan Stortroen moved, James Bowling seconded the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM. Passed by unanimous vote. The next regular School Board Meeting will be at 8:00 PM on Monday, May 22, 2006. Respectfully submitted, Julie Cakebread School Board Clerk (APRIL 26, 2006)

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