SOUTHWEST STAR CONCEPT SCHOOL

Board of Education Regular Meeting

January 17, 2006

The Board of Education of Independent School District #330 held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in the Media Center in Okabena. Larry Diemer, Harvey Kruger, John Volk, Dale Hesemann, John Stenzel, and ex officio Becky Cselovszki, Superintendent were present. Jill Liepold was absent. Tracy Freking, Paul Bang, Barb Hussong, Cathy Henkels, Diane Voehl, and student council representative, Martha Fonseca were also present.

John Stenzel, chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was declared with five of six members present. Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer to approve the agenda. The motion carried. Stenzel moved seconded by Kruger to approve minutes of the December 20, 2005, regular Board meeting. The motion carried. Hesemann moved, seconded by Kruger to approve the Treasurer’s report. The motion carried. Stenzel moved, seconded by Kruger, to approve payment of the following bills. The motion carried.

GENERAL FUND $ 70,929.54

FEDERAL PROGRAMS 246.15

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES 3,369.81

FOOD SERVICE 4,252.01

COMMUNITY EDUCATION 2,000.87

DEBT REDEMPTION 187,673.13

TOTAL 268,471.51

TOTAL GROSS PAYROLL JANUARY 2006 165,349.17

FIXED CHARGES 27,618.76

Superintendent Cselovszki gave the Activity Director’s report for Deb Mathias. The nominations for the ExCel Award were given to Lloyd Kalfs and Chelsey Knutson. The AAA awards were given to Andy Hesemann and Nicole Timko. Congratulations to these talented students. There will be a combined junior high and senior high knowledge bowl meet on January 23, at Okabena. The speech team has seven members and their first meet is at Canby on February 4.

Superintendent Cselovszki gave the TEAM report. On January 3, during their workshop day, the elementary teachers discussed curriculum and NWEA testing. Pennies for Patients leukemia fundraiser will be held from January 30 to February 17.

Superintendent Cselovszki then gave the Dean of Students report for Cindy Scheevel. The end of the first semester will be on January 20. There will be an early dismissal that day. The will be a curriculum committee meeting on January 25, at 6:00 p.m. in Mrs. Bang’s classroom. Winterfest week activities will start on February 12 with coronation at 7:00 p.m.. Third quarter mid-quarter conferences will be on February 13. The FFA get-away will be on February 21.

Becky Cselovszki gave the Superintendent’s report. Four of the six board members, along with herself, attended the MSBA annual convention in Minneapolis. Stenzel reported on two sessions that he attended. The first was on rules and procedures in conducting an open meeting, and the second was legal implications of technology in schools. Diemer reported on the workshop about having student representatives at the board meetings and having an equal role in the discussion of items on the agenda. Cselovszki had contacted many representatives at the trade show about the repairs needed to be done on our pool. The patches on the liner will hopefully be able to hold for the entire swimming season. Mrs. Cselovszki also shared information from the MSBA and the MREA.

The Board conducted the election of officers for 2006. Diemer nominated Stenzel as Board chairman. Diemer moved, seconded by Kruger, to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot for John Stenzel as chairman. The motion carried.

Kruger nominated Hesemann as Vice-chairman. Stenzel moved, seconded by Diemer to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Dale Hesemann as Vice-chairman. The motion carried.

Hesemann nominated Liepold as Clerk. Stenzel moved, seconded by Kruger, to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Jill Liepold as Clerk. The motion carried.

Kruger nominated Diemer for Treasurer. Stenzel moved, seconded by Kruger, to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Larry Diemer for Treasurer. The motion carried.

Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer, to approve the following Board committee assignments for 2006. The motion carried

Negotiations Kruger, Diemer, and Volk

Transportation Hesemann and Diemer

Technology/Telecommunications Stenzel and Liepold

Community Education Liepold and Volk

Equipment, Building and Grounds Stenzel and Diemer

Curriculum and Staff Development Hesemann and Volk

Legislative Stenzel

Wage and Charge Stenzel and Kruger

Health and Safety Liepold and Kruger

Day Treatment Steering Stenzel

Foundation Stenzel and Kruger

Sharing and Pairing Stenzel, Diemer, and Volk

The Board received and reviewed the annual audit before the meeting. Larry Weeks reviewed the audit. It was quite satisfactory.

Cathy Henkels, Diane Voehl, and Barb Hussong discussed with the Board the policy of requiring students to attend a full day of school to participate in an extra-curricular activity on that day. They expressed concerns that it is too restrictive. This will be reevaluated after this school year.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Hesemann, to approve Becky Cselovszki’s contract for Superintendent through the year 2009. The motion carried.

Kruger moved to introduce a RESOLUTION to authorize the Administration to research and make recommendations for reductions and additions in programs and positions by June 30, 2006. Diemer duly seconded the motion and a vote was taken. Voting in favor: ALL (Stenzel, Volk, Kruger, Diemer, and Hesemann). Voting against: NONE. The motion carried and the resolution passed.

Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer, to accept Linda Dawson’s resignation. The motion carried. Thank you, Linda, for 34 years of service to the district!

Stenzel moved, seconded by Diemer, to accept the long-term substitute contract for Tamara Bohn. She will be Melissa Untiedt’s substitute while she is on maternity leave. The motion carried.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Diemer, to table action on the HAVA (Help America Vote Act) RESOLUTION until a future meeting and more information is available.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Diemer, to accept two secondary and one elementary open enrollment student from the JCC district. The motion carried.

Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer, to accept one elementary open enrollment student from the Fulda district. The motion carried.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Diemer, to accept one secondary student open enrollment student from the Windom district. The motion carried.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Diemer, to approve the seniority list for the 2005-2006 school year. The motion carried.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Kruger, to approve the roll/cookie fundraiser for the senior class of ’06 for their class trip. The motion carried.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Kruger, to change the board elections to even years. Board members would have to extend their terms by one year because terms cannot be shortened. The motion carried.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Diemer to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried.

Respectfully submitted from notes from Dale Hesemann,

Jill Liepold, Clerk