September 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

2.a. Scott Kellerman    __________                         James Pointer          _________
Ray Marsnik         __________                           Rochelle Sjoberg    _________
Paul Pengal          __________                          Kathy Udovich        _________

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4.a. Moved by __________, seconded by _________, to approve the agenda as presented/amended. Motion carried/failed.

5. OPEN FORUM*

6. APPROVAL OF PAST MEETING MINUTES

6.a. Moved by _________, seconded by ________, to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2016, regular meeting as presented. Motion carried/failed.

6.b. Moved by __________, seconded by ___________, to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2016, school board study session. Motion carried/failed.

6.c. Moved by ___________, seconded by ___________, to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2016, special school board meeting. Motion carried/failed.

7. CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

7.a. Student Council Representative (if present)

7.b. Ely Track Club - Julie Hignell

8. K-5 PRINCIPAL'S REPORT-Anne Oelke 

9. 6-12 PRINCIPAL'S REPORT-Megan Anderson

10. OLD BUSINESS - None at this meeting.

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.a. Moved by ___________, seconded by ____________, to certify the preliminary proposed 16 payable 17 levy to the maximum amount. Motion carried/failed.

12. CONSENT AGENDA

12.a. Program

12.a.1. Approve August 2016 disbursements and wire transfers in the amount of $448,678.86 and receipts in the amount of $1,260,189.76

12.a.2. Approve August 2016 financial reports

12.a.3. Approve gifts and donations

12.a.4. Approve memorandum of Agreement Between ISD #696 and ISD #2142 regarding sharing the teaching services of Christopher Yarger effective from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.

12.a.5. Approve Amended Joint Powers Agreement Relating to Independent School District No. 6076, Northland Learning Center

12.a.6. Approve Ice Arena Contract October 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017 between Independent School District #696 and Ely Blue Line, Inc. 

12.a.7. Truth In Taxation school district budget meeting, Monday, December 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the school board meeting room, 2nd floor of the Memorial Building.

12.a.8. Accept quote from Excel Business Systems for 60 month lease for copiers in the amount of $560.98/month

12.b. Personnel

12.b.1. Accept resignation of Marcia Homer from the position of music director for the fall musical play effective August 22, 2016.

12.b.2. Accept resignation of Rachel Rouse from the part-time paraprofessional position effective August 21, 2016.

12.b.3. Accept resignation of Donna Kari from the position of costumer for the fall musical play effective August 5, 2016.

12.b.4. Accept resignation of Crystal Manning from the part-time cafeteria aide position effective August 30, 2016.

12.b.5. Accept resignation of Denise Drechsler from the position of choreographer for the fall musical play effective August 15, 2016.

12.b.6. Accept resignation of Molly Olson from the position of Safety Patrol Advisor effective August 12, 2016.

12.b.7. Hire Troy Chittum for the part-time paraprofessional position (6.5 hours/day, student contact days) effective September 1, 2016 as per the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local No. 295 and school board policy.

12.b.8. Hire Alyce Dusich for the part-time cafeteria aide position ( 3 3/4 hours/day, student contact days) as per the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local No. 295 and school board policy.

12.b.9. Hire Laurie Stewart Warner (Milbridge) for the .5 FTE elementary special education position pending approval of a variance (BA Step 1, $17,807.00) for the 2016-2017 school year under terms and conditions of the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and the Ely Education Association and school board policy.

12.b.10. Approve the following for volunteer coach positions as recommended by Megan Anderson, Memorial Principal; Tom Coombe, Athletic Director; and the head coaches and in accord with school board policy: Molly Olson, volunteer assistant cross country coach; Kahsha Hyde, volunteer assistant football coach

12.b.11. Hire the following for assistant coach positions for the 2016-2017 school year  as recommended by Megan Anderson, Memorial Principal; Tom Coombe, Athletic Director; and the head coaches and in accord with school board policy: Tyler Fish, Assistant Nordic Skiing Coach; Adam Feichtinger, Junior High Nordic Skiing Coach; Kristi Johnson, Junior High Volleyball Coach.

12.b.12. Hire the following for the 2016-2017 school year as recommended by Megan Anderson, Memorial Principal; Tom Coombe, Athletic Director; and Jim Lah, High School Fall musical Director, per the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and the Ely Education Association and school board policy: Molly Olson, choreographer; Sarah Mason, music director; Ruth Lah, costumer; Peter Kess, technician; Bonnie Starkman, accompanist.

12.c. Policy

12.c.1. Third review and adoption of  MSBA Policy 721 Uniform Grant Guidance policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources (this is a new mandatory policy)

12.c.2. Third review and adoption of revised MSBA Policy 902 Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

12.c.3. Third review and adoption of revised MSBA Policy 807 Health and Safety Policy. (This policy must be reviewed annually even if there are no revisions).

12.c.4. Review (1st review) revised MSBA Policy 520 Student Surveys

12.c.5. Review (1st review) MSBA Policy 529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students

12.c.6. Review (1st review) revised MSBA Policy 506 Student Discipline

13. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT-Kevin Abrahamson

14. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS AND CONCERNS

15. CLOSED SESSION

15.a. Moved by _________, seconded by ___________, to go into a closed session to discuss not public data. Motion carried/failed.

16. ADJOURN