April 18, 2006

The Board of Education of Independent School District #330 held a Meet and Confer with the Education Association before its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. We recognized the Friend of Education, John Stenzel, and the Teacher of the Year, Linda Dawson. The Board then held the regular meeting in the Board Room in Heron Lake. Larry Diemer, Harvey Kruger, John Volk, Dale Hesemann, John Stenzel, Jill Liepold, and ex officio Becky Cselovszki, Superintendent were present. Brad Doherty, Rob Graef, Jolene and Bruce Rients, and EA representative Robyn Gunther were also present.

John Stenzel, chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was declared with all members present. Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer to approve the agenda with the additional items. The motion carried. Volk moved, seconded by Kruger to approve minutes of the March 21, 2006, regular Board meeting. The motion carried. Liepold moved, seconded by Volk to approve the Treasurer’s report. The motion carried. Diemer moved seconded by Liepold to approve the payment of the bills. The motion carried.

GENERAL FUND $81,468.22

FEDERAL PROGRAMS 3,231.77

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES 2,301.34

FOOD SERVICE 5,118.86

COMMUNITY EDUCATION 3,421.27

DEBT REDEMPTION 0.00

TOTAL $95,541.46

TOTAL GROSS PAYROLL DATE, APRIL 2006 179,203.38

FIXED CHARGES 29,142.23

Superintendent Cselovszki reported that Deb Mathias had nothing to report for the Activity Director.

Rod Graef gave the TEAM report for Deb Mathias. The Elementary School will be having the Spring Festival for the first time on April 24. There will be about 50 entries. Author Lisa Bullard will be visiting the Elementary School on April 27. Fifteen students are registered to attend Kindergarten Orientation on May 12. The Elementary Spring Concert will be on May 16 in Okabena. NWEA testing will be from May 2 to May 11.

Superintendent Cselovszki gave the Dean of Student’s report for Cindy Scheevel. Congratulations for the Boys Basketball Team for achieving the Section 3A Academic Champions award. Several Teams and individuals from the SSC FFA will be competing at the State FFA convention on April 23-27. Prom will be held on April 29. There will be an early dismissal for the fourth quarter conferences on May 1. The NHS is planning a trip to Chanhassen on May 10. There will be a Physics field trip to ValleyFair on May 15. Other important dates are May 21 is the Fine Arts Banquet, May 23 is the Senior Breakfast, and May 26 is Graduation Day.

Becky Cselovszki then gave the Superintendent’s report. A summary from Chester Pool Systems was reviewed. The proposal cost for the renovation of the pool would be $112,773. Cselovszki suggested that the endorsement of the proposal be tabled until the June meeting. The inspection from the MN Department of Health is due soon. They would be able to review the proposal and make recommendations regarding any variances that might be needed.

Stenzel moved the RESOLUTION for membership in the MSHSL for the ’06-’07 school year and participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by the MSHSL and its various subdivisions. Kruger seconded the motion. Voting in favor: ALL (Stenzel, Volk, Kruger, Diemer, Hesemann, Liepold). Voting against: NONE. The RESOLUTION carried.

Superintendent Cselovszki reviewed the proposed reductions for the ’06-’07 school year. It would include salary differences in the contracts fro the new employees and reduction of the summer Ag program contracts, which would be based on an hourly rate instead of salary. Diemer moved, seconded by Hesemann, to approve the reductions. The motion carried.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Kruger to approve the non-renewal of the probationary contract of Beth Heikkila. Stenzel then tabled the voting until completion of all of the remaining business items are addressed.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Diemer, to approve the contract for Blaise Jacobsen for the

1.0 FTE art teacher position. Half of this contract will be sold to the RLB district. The motion carried.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Diemer, to approve the contract for Crystal Fredin for the third grade position. The motion carried.

Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer, to approve the resignation of custodian Gordon Liepold. The motion carried. Thank you, Gordy, for the three years of service to the Southwest Star Concept Schools.

Brad Doherty reported that a 75’ x 2” copper pipe needs to be replaced in the High School. It is leaking and is unable to be repaired. Superintendent Cselovszki had received a bid proposal by Mosley Plumbing and Heating for $1,225. Stenzel moved, seconded by Diemer to approve the proposal. The motion carried.

The band will be purchasing T-shirts to wear to ValleyFair. Stenzel moved, seconded by Hesemann to approve a Pizza Hut fundraiser. The motion carried.

Kruger moved, seconded by Liepold, to close the meeting to discuss personnel issues. The motion carried. Diemer moved, seconded by Hesemann, to open the meeting. The motion carried. Stenzel called for a vote on the non-renewal contract motion. The motion carried.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Jill Liepold, Clerk