The Board of Education of Independent School District #330 held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 7:12 P. M. in the Board Room in Heron Lake. Steve Droll, Dale Hesemann, Jill Liepold, Larry Diemer, Harvey Kruger, John Stenzel, and ex-officio Becky Cselovszki, Superintendent were present. Deb Mathias was also present.

The meeting was called to order by Becky Cselovszki, Superintendent. A quorum was declared with all members present.

Deb Mathias gave the TEAM report for the Elementary activities. She reported on the Pennies for Patients program, the T-Test administration, the ESL program update, and the teaching staff changes and additions.

Droll moved, seconded by Hesemann to approve the agenda as printed. The motion carried. Kruger moved, seconded by Droll to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2003 meeting. The motion carried. Liepold moved, seconded by Kruger to approve the Treasurer's Report. The motion carried. Stenzel moved, seconded by Droll to approve receiving the Activities Fund Report. The motion carried.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Droll to approve payment of the following bills. The motion carried.

General Fund 81,138.44

Federal Programs 843.35

Athletics/Activities 11,503.09

Food Service 4,451.87

Community Education 1,148.70

Debt Service 176,646.88

Total 275,732.33

Total Gross Payroll January 2004 144,703.17

Fixed Charges 23,272.68

Superintendent Cselovszki reported for the Dean of Students on the high school events and activities. The end of the second quarter was January 16. A soup and pie supper fundraiser will be on January 19. Winterfest will be held beginning February 1. Third quarter conferences will be scheduled on February 9.

The Superintendent's report included a report on the MSBA Conference and reactions by new board members to the speakers and break-out sessions.

Stenzel moved, seconded by Droll to approve the open enrollment application of one secondary student from the Windom District effective immediately. The motion carried. Stenzel moved, seconded by Hesemann to approve the open enrollment application of two secondary students from the Fulda District for the 2004-05 school year. The motion carried.

The schedule of testing for the high school was discussed, including Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA), Basic Skills Test (BST), and Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS).

The Heron Lake Okabena Community Foundation was discussed. The Foundation Committee will be meeting on February 2 to plan for the Silent Auction and Dinner and other fundraising opportunities.

Election of Board Officers:

Droll nominated John Stenzel for Chairperson, seconded by Kruger. Diemer nominated Steve Droll for Chairperson, seconded by Hesemann. Droll moved, seconded by Liepold to cease nominations. The motion carried. Stenzel moved, seconded by Droll to cast written paper ballots. The motion carried. Superintendent Cselovszki collected and tabulated the ballots. John Stenzel was elected Chairperson.

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

Droll nominated Dale Hesemann for Treasurer, seconded by Diemer. Liepold nominated Steve Droll for Treasurer, seconded by Hesemann. Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer to cease nominations. The motion carried. Hesemann moved, seconded by Liepold to cast written paper ballots. The motion carried. Superintendent Cselovszki collected and tabulated the ballots. The first ballot ended tied with 3 votes each. On the second ballot Steve Droll was elected Treasurer.

Diemer nominated Dale Hesemann for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Droll. Hesemann nominated Larry Diemer for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Liepold. Droll moved, seconded by Kruger to cease nominations. The motion carried. Stenzel moved, seconded by Liepold to cast a written paper ballot. The motion carried. Superintendent Cselovszki collected and tabulated the ballots. Dale Hesemann was elected Vice-Chairman.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Droll to approve the following Board committee assignments for 2004.

Negotiations: Droll, Kruger; Alt. Diemer

Transportation: Hesemann, Diemer

Technology/Telecommunications: Stenzel, Liepold

Community Education: Droll, Liepold

Equipment, Building, Grounds: Stenzel, Diemer

Curriculum/Staff Development: Droll, Hesemann

Legislative: Droll

Wage and Charge: Stenzel, Kruger

Health and Safety: Kruger, Liepold

Day Treatment Steering Committee: Stenzel

Foundation Committee: Stenzel, Kruger

The motion carried.

Kruger moved, seconded by Diemer to accept the resignation of David Blegen for vocal music. The motion carried.

Droll moved, seconded by Stenzel to approve the SADD Chapter fundraiser for the Youth Jam activity. The motion carried.

Droll moved, seconded by Liepold to approve the Seniority List for District #330 Southwest Star Concept School for 2003-2004 as presented. The motion carried.

The Master Agreement with the professional staff was discussed and several items resulting from the negotiations were highlighted and discussed.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Diemer to approve the Master Contract of District #330 and Education Minnesota Southwest Star Concept for 2003-2005. The motion carried.

Stenzel moved to introduce a RESOLUTION to authorize the Administration to research and make recommendations for reductions in program(s) and positions. The motion was duly seconded by Kruger and a vote was taken. Voting in favor: All. (Stenzel, Droll, Liepold, Kruger, Diemer, Hesemann) Voting Against: None. The motion carried and the resolution passed.

Harvey Kruger noted from a MSBA Conference session that grant opportunities are available for School-to-Work programs. Further information will be sought.

Hesemann moved, seconded by Liepold to adjourn. The motion carried.

Respectfully,

John Stenzel, Acting Clerk