Approve purchase services agreement with Madelia Public School District for business manager
The Butterfield-Odin Public School Board gave Superintendent of Schools Lisa Shellum the latitude to recommend reductions in programs and positions for the school district at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 17.
Business manager agreement made with Madelia
The board also approved a purchase services agreement with the Madelia Public School District for the services of Business Manager Diana Busby from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, in the amount off $39,025.70. Voting aye on the agreement were Andy Pierson, Tammy Wolle, Kristy Haseman, Diane Peterson and Joel Penner, while Renae Meyer was opposed. Abstaining from the vote due to conflict of interest was Leon Wenner.
Results of school lock-down
The board was also provided with details of building security following a school lock-down held two weeks prior to their February meeting. The Watonwan County Sheriff and law enforcement service dogs entered in the school and security measures were taken in a mock drill.
It was learned that some of the speakers in school building classrooms did not work, specifically the Dukane speakers.
In addition, the sheriff noted that letters placed on entrances would assist law enforcement to identify which door through which to enter.
One option discussed was the purchase of automatic locks and key pads.
In other business
* Approved the retirement request of Social Worker Brenda Kelly. Kelly has been employed with the school district for six years. Superintendent Shellum noted that there might be a replacement for Kelly’s position.
* Approved the 2014-2015 seniority list.
* Approved the purchase of a service agreement with Greater Minnesota Family services at a cost of $2,500; $1,250 payable for the remainder of this school year.
* Learned from Superintendent Shellum that five new students have enrolled in the school district, bumping the K-12 enrollment to 241.
* Learned the district has a compensatory funds shortfall of $153,903.36. Compensatory funds are based on free and reduced lunch applications. If parents or guardians do not complete the applications in the allotted time, funding is lost.
* Learned the World’s Best Workforce document will be posted on the school’s website when approved. Currently the school is 55% open-enrolled. The strategic plan turns into the world’s best work force.
* Heard from the Building and Grounds Committee. Members addressed three areas – asbestos, the school’s kitchen project and windows. The committee was slated to meet with Tim Harbo on Wednesday, March 11 to discuss eye wash stations and a kitchen overhead roll-up door that was marked by a health and safety audit. The committee reported that two bids have been received on these projects from Salonek Construction.
* Heard a report from Board Member Diane Peterson on the last meeting of the River Bend Education District. Peterson was named the group’s chair again. Meeting times were moved from up from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.
* Received the Orientation Handbook. The entire board will go through the document.
* Learned from Principal Barry Schmidt that testing has begun and that online testing issues have been fixed. In addition, class registration for the Third Trimester has begun.
* Heard reports from board members attending various presentations during Minnesota School Board Association workshops.
* Learned that Minnesota School Boards Association insurance quotes through the exchange were to open on March 6.
* Learned that the date for Minnesota School Board Association training on mutual expectations with Katy Kanderud was March 2.
* Board members received a bookmark, bracelet and certificate in recognition of School Board Week.d
Butterfield-Odin Public School District School Board Reorganization
* Chair – Joel Penner.
* Vice-Chair – Leon Wenner.
* Treasurer – Andy Pierson.
* Clerk – Tammy Wolle.
* Board Salaries – Per diem of $50/meeting (up to four hours) and $100 for all day.
* Yearly Board Salary for Chair – $400.
* Yearly Board Salary for Vice-Chair – NO pay.
* Yearly Board Salary for Treasurer – $400.
* Yearly Board Salary for Clerk – $400.
* Regular Monthly Board Meeting Dates – The third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Alternate dates will be determined for January, February and in June due to the Mountain Lake Pow Wow Grande Parade.
* Official Depository – Triumph State Bank of Butterfield and Odin State Bank.
* Invest District Monies – Superintendent, Board Treasurer and School Business Managers are authorized to invest district monies.
* Official Newspaper – St. James Plaindealer.
* Releases of School Board Minutes – Release of school board minutes to the media after approval at the following board meeting.
* Academic/Athletic Pairing Committee – Kristy Haseman, Renae Meyer and Andy Pierson.
* Community Education Committee – Tammy Wolle and Kristy Haseman.
* Meet and Confer Committee – Joel Penner and Leon Wenner.
* Continuing Education Committee – Tammy Wolle and Diane Peterson.
* Minnesota State School Board Association Alternate – Lisa Shellum.
* Negotiations-Teachers (Odd Years) – Diane Peterson, Renae Meyer, Kristy Haseman and Alternate, Joel Penner.
* Personnel Committee – Tammy Wolle, Diane Peterson and Alternate, Joel Penner.
* River Bend Education District – Diane Peterson.
* Staff Development Committee – Renae Meyer.
* Buildings and Grounds, Health and Safety, Transportation Committee – Andy Pierson, Leon Wenner and Renae Meyer.
* Watonwan County Collaborative Committee – Diane Peterson and Renae Meyer.
* Wellness Committee Representative – Diane Peterson.
* Board Alternates for All Committees – Entire school board.
