Ind. School District No. 314                                                    Regular School Board Meeting

Isanti, Pine, Chisago & Kanabec Counties                                    Monday, March 18, 2013

Braham, MN 55006                                                                   7:00 pm – BAHS Community Room

The regular school board meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Eklund at 7:00 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Members present: Steve Eklund, Max Eng, Tony Cuda, Zane Braund, Dan Klemz, Angie Flowers, Robert Hughes, and Supt. Gregory Winter.

Members absent: None.

Motion by D. Klemz, second by T. Cuda to adopt the agenda, with the removal of item #12 – Community Education Director’s report and the removal of the presentation and first reading of the Meal Charge Policy.  Carried.

Motion by R. Hughes, second by M. Eng to approve the minutes of the February 25th Regular school board meeting; approve the March bills, $148,658.12; and accept the March Treasurer’s report.  Carried.  The board reviewed the current enrollment analysis.

There was nothing addressed under Open Forum.

The board reviewed the Student Council representative’s written report.

Elementary Principal Jeff Eklund reviewed his written report; which included physical education, monies earned from Box Tops (over $1,500), The Great Mail Race, and Read Across America Day.

Assistant Principal Judy Adams reviewed her written report; which included a report about the “Facebook/Internet Dangers” presentation to the grades 5-12, and an update on the progress of master scheduling.

High School Principal Justin Sawyer reviewed his written report, which included updates on teacher observations, the Career Fair, and Gold Collar Career Day.

Activities Director Tim Malone reviewed his written report.  Mr. Malone congratulated the Girls’ Basketball Team on their Silver Medals at the State Tournament and the Boys’ Basketball team on the Conference Championship.  Mr. Malone will have spring sports participation numbers available at the next regular school board meeting.

Mike Thompson reviewed his OTAS Officer’s written report.  The district has received  payment for the January 2013 SIG expenses, the February payment has been approved and will be received by the end of the month.  July-September 2013 activities have been approved and are being scheduled.  Braham is one of 28 schools participating in the School Improvement Grant program.

District Assessment Coordinator Joan Proza reviewed her written report.  The State is once again changing the Reading Tests, the MCA III’s; they will be much harder and will require considerable more computer lab time.

Sup’t. Winter’s report to the board included updates on recent meetings and conferences; SchoolReach Training, Rum River Special Education Cooperative, Isanti County Family Services, ECMECC, SEE, and the Superintendent’s Regional meeting.

Board members reported on individual meetings and activities attended.  Chair Eklund participated in the MSHSL awards and medal presentations at the Girls’ Basketball State Tournament.  The school board expressed extreme pride in the sportsmanship and accomplishments of the Braham Lady Bombers Basketball Team on their outstanding and successful season, capped off by their winning of the Silver Medals at the state tournament.

Motion by M. Eng, second by R. Hughes to adopt the Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions as presented.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by D. Klemz, second by R. Hughes to adopt the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of .17 FTE of the Teaching Contract of Juanita Worthley,  a Probationary Teacher.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by T. Cuda, second by A. Flowers to adopt the Resolution Proposing to Place Carmen Vanderport-Johnson on Unrequested Leave of Absence.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by R. Hughes, second by Z. Braund to adopt the Resolution Proposing to Place Kim Knudsen on .5 FTE Unrequested Leave of Absence.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by M. Eng, second by D. Klemz to adopt the Resolution Proposing to Place Ellen Cunningham on .33 FTE Unrequested Leave of Absence.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by A. Flowers, second by T. Cuda to adopt the Resolution Proposing to Place Jared Eichten on .33 FTE Unrequested Leave of Absence.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by M. Eng, second by A. Flowers to adopt the Resolution Proposing to Place Rebecca Swanson on .5 FTE Unrequested Leave of Absence.  Carried unanimously.  A copy of said resolution shall be a part of the official minutes.

Motion by R. Hughes, second by M. Eng to approved the employment of Lauren Amundson to fill the Elementary Special Education Long Term Substitute position, effective March 4, 2013, BA, Step 1;  and, JeanAnn Mattson to fill the Elementary Kindergarten Long Term Substitute position, effective March 6, 2013, BA. Step 1.  Carried.

Motion by T. Cuda, second by A. Flowers to approve the “C” Schedule assignment of Brad Zahler as Assistant Track Coach, Step 8.  Carried.

The board held its first reading of Proposed Policy GBB – Family Medical Leave Policy (MSBA 410) being presented for consideration of adoption.

Board Members Zane Braund, Angie Flowers and Robert Hughes volunteered to hand out diplomas at the 2013 Graduation Ceremony to be held on Friday, May 31st.  Board Member Zand Braund will “accept” the graduating class.

Motion by M. Eng, second by Z. Braund to set a Working/Strategic Planning School Board meeting for Wednesday, April 24th, 7:00 pm, BAHS Community Room.  Carried.

A Policy Review Committee meeting will be held onTuesday, April 2nd, 7:00 pm, in the District Office at the High School.

Chair Eklund reminded all present that the Regular April school board meeting is set for Monday, April 15th, 7:00 pm, BAHS Community Room.

Motion by T. Cuda,  second by A. Flowers to adjourned the regular meeting at 7:36 p.m.  Carried.

Zane Braund, Clerk                           Attest:      Steve Eklund, Chair