SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #362 October 27, 2010
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #362 October 27, 2010
The October 27, 2010 regular meeting of the School Board was called to order by Chair Doug Franz at 7:00 p.m. with all members present .
Motion by Imhof, seconded by Mastin, and carried unanimously to
approve the agenda:
The school recognized Students of the Month for September:
Jr. High – Garrett
Nuthak, Sr. High – Paige Delack
Enrollment update; Dental Insurance update; Sports update; Lunch Program Recognition -Kathy Siltman; Update on student trip to see the President.
Public Forum: None
Motion by Gray , seconded by Knaeble, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 15th regular meeting.
Motion by Imhof, seconded by Mastin, and carried unanimously to
approve the invoices in the amount of $ 152,376.86.
Motion by Mastin, seconded by Knaeble, and carried unanimously to
approve the treasurer's report.
Motion by Gray, seconded by Knaeble, and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda:
A. Hire Beth Bachmeier – HS Phy Ed/Health .17 fte
B. Hire Sara Kennedy – HS English .17 fte
C. Hire Marc Windsnes – HS Social .17 fte
D. Hire Lisa Reller – Bus Driver
E. Hire Prom Advisor – Trina Little
F. Hire Winter Concessions Manager – Heidi Vork
G. Hire John Larson – Head Girls Basketball coach
Motion by Mastin, seconded by Gray, and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution to support the district application to MN State High School League Foundation.
Motion by Imhof, seconded by Knaeble, and carried unanimously to approve the Assurance of Compliance Prohibiting Discrimination.
Motion by Imhof, seconded by Gray, and carried unanimously to call a special meeting Nov. 10, 2010, 7:00 p.m. to:
A. Canvass Election Returns
B. One-Day Bond Resolution
Motion by Nelson, seconded by Imhof, and carried unanimously to direct the Superintendent to appoint an assistant girls basketball coach if position is not filled before the season begins.
Rachel's Challenge overview given by Angie Williams. Motion by Mastin, seconded by Gray, and carried unanimously to go forward with getting the program here.
The Reports contained the following:
A. Nutrition Committee update by Superintendent.
Motion by Franz, seconded by Nelson, and carried unanimously to temporarily suspend the policy on meal charging.
Motion by Mastin, seconded by Imhof, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Monte Nelson, Clerk
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