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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order at __:___ P.M.
2. Roll Call
2.1. Roll Call: Carrie Jo Howard, Shane Kilen, Brandon Kuznia, Joseph Melby, Jeff Nelson, Kurt Stenberg, Laurie Stromsodt
2.2. Administration: Tom Jerome
3. Approval of Agenda
3.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the agenda of the July 17th, 2017 Regular Board Meeting as presented/amended.
4. Minutes
4.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding regular meeting of June 19th, 2017.
4.2. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding special meeting of June 28th, 2017.
5. Business Services
5.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills check #33766 through check #33851 for a total of $332,384.34 and Purchasing Card electronic payments dated June 6th, 2017 and Electronic Funds Transfers as submitted.
5.2. Treasurer's Report
6. Reports
6.1. Listening Session
7. Communications
7.1. Superintendent
7.1.a. Buildings and Grounds
7.1.b. Greenbush Middle River School District Budget to Actual expenditure report
7.1.c. Minnesota School Boards Association
7.1.d. Greenbush Middle River School District Certified Staffing
7.1.e. Greenbush Middle River School District Call for Bread and Milk Bid
7.1.f. Principal / Activities Director Contract
7.1.g. Non-Certified Staff
7.1.h. School District Transportation
7.1.i. Operating Levy Discussion
8. Principal Report
9. Proposed Resolutions July 17th, 2017
9.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 approves the following for 2017 - 2018 academic year.
A. Chairperson's Salary ____________________
B. Treasurer's Salary ____________________
C. Clerk's Salary ____________________
D. Mileage Rate ____________________
E. Per Diem ____________________
F. Meeting Schedule ____________________
G. School District Depository ____________________
H. Official Newspaper ____________________
9.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 authorizes administration to approve bid from ________________________ for bread products during the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
9.3. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 authorizes administration to approve bid from ________________________ for milk during the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
9.4. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 to renew annual membership with the Minnesota School Boards Association.
9.5. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 renews or affirms its membership in the following:
A. The Minnesota School Boards Association, with _________________________ serving as legislative liaison.
B. The National School Boards Association
C. The Northwest Service Coop
D. The Minnesota Rural Education Association 
E. The Northwest Regional Interdistrict  Council, with _________________________ serving as school board representative and ________________________ as alternate.
F. BGMR Sports Pairing Board, with _________________________, _________________________, _________________________, and _________________________ serving as representatives.
9.6. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 set Truth in Taxation meeting date (Initial Meeting) for Monday, December 18th at 7:30 in the Greenbush School site library.
Motion ____________________________ Second ___________________________
9.7. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 2683 accept the following donation(s).  
10. Adjournment
11. Communications
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order at __:___ P.M.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
2.1. Roll Call: Carrie Jo Howard, Shane Kilen, Brandon Kuznia, Joseph Melby, Jeff Nelson, Kurt Stenberg, Laurie Stromsodt
Subject:
2.2. Administration: Tom Jerome
Subject:
3. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the agenda of the July 17th, 2017 Regular Board Meeting as presented/amended.
Subject:
4. Minutes
Subject:
4.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding regular meeting of June 19th, 2017.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.2. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding special meeting of June 28th, 2017.
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Business Services
Subject:
5.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills check #33766 through check #33851 for a total of $332,384.34 and Purchasing Card electronic payments dated June 6th, 2017 and Electronic Funds Transfers as submitted.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.2. Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Reports
Subject:
6.1. Listening Session
Subject:
7. Communications
Subject:
7.1. Superintendent
Subject:
7.1.a. Buildings and Grounds
Description:
  • gym floor resurfacing is complete at Middle River School Site and is underway at Greenbush School Site
  • Audio enhancement systems have been installed in a number of classrooms over the summer to accommodate students as needed
  • Locker Room Shower renovation is complete* (minor tile work to be finished)
  • Roof repairs have beens scheduled for Greenbush site 
  • FACS classroom is complete
  • Quote has been obtained to resurface the parking lot at Greenbush School site
  • *see attached
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.b. Greenbush Middle River School District Budget to Actual expenditure report
Description:
• As requested by board member, document will be provided on monthly basis.
• Budget consists of 5 fund balances:
o  01 General Fund
o  02 Food Service
o  04 Community Services
o  07 Debt Redemption
o  08 Scholarships
o  09 Student Activities
• *see attached
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.c. Minnesota School Boards Association
Description:
  • Greenbush Middle River School District currently is a member of the Minnesota School Boards Association
  • Dues are required annually
  • MSBA assists the Greenbush Middle River School District on a variety of issues such as policy development, negotiations, human resources, advice based on legal precedent, legislative lobbying
  • *see attached
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.d. Greenbush Middle River School District Certified Staffing
Description:
  • Currently seeking special education teaching positions
Subject:
7.1.e. Greenbush Middle River School District Call for Bread and Milk Bid
Description:
  • Annually the Greenbush Middle River School District for Bread and Milk
  • Bids were called for regarding Bread and Milk for the upcoming 2017 - 2018 academic year
  • Sealed bids have been obtained and will be presented to board members for review and approval
Subject:
7.1.f. Principal / Activities Director Contract
Description:
  • Necessary to review/amend Principal/Activities Director Contract for Mrs. Schultz 
Subject:
7.1.g. Non-Certified Staff
Description:
  • Dan Loerzel : request to review compensation
  • Dennis Pelowski : update on boiler license
Subject:
7.1.h. School District Transportation
Description:
  • District is in the process of securing bids for a new school bus
  • Funds for bus have been allocated and projected in 2017 - 2018 budget approved in June Meeting
  • Bus will be equipped with camera system, no child left behind system as well as gps device
Subject:
7.1.i. Operating Levy Discussion
Description:
  • For discussion purposes only, attachment provides estimated impact on 100,000.00 home owner.
  • Operating levy impacts all resident district members
  • 1 acre of agricultural land is impacted for determining tax impact
  • Decision must be made prior to August 25th in order to move forward with a November Ballot question.
  • Spread sheet is attached with estimated tax impact...
  • *see attached
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Principal Report
Subject:
9. Proposed Resolutions July 17th, 2017
Subject:
9.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 approves the following for 2017 - 2018 academic year.
A. Chairperson's Salary ____________________
B. Treasurer's Salary ____________________
C. Clerk's Salary ____________________
D. Mileage Rate ____________________
E. Per Diem ____________________
F. Meeting Schedule ____________________
G. School District Depository ____________________
H. Official Newspaper ____________________
Subject:
9.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 authorizes administration to approve bid from ________________________ for bread products during the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
Subject:
9.3. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 authorizes administration to approve bid from ________________________ for milk during the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
Subject:
9.4. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 to renew annual membership with the Minnesota School Boards Association.
Subject:
9.5. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 renews or affirms its membership in the following:
A. The Minnesota School Boards Association, with _________________________ serving as legislative liaison.
B. The National School Boards Association
C. The Northwest Service Coop
D. The Minnesota Rural Education Association 
E. The Northwest Regional Interdistrict  Council, with _________________________ serving as school board representative and ________________________ as alternate.
F. BGMR Sports Pairing Board, with _________________________, _________________________, _________________________, and _________________________ serving as representatives.
Subject:
9.6. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 2683 set Truth in Taxation meeting date (Initial Meeting) for Monday, December 18th at 7:30 in the Greenbush School site library.
Motion ____________________________ Second ___________________________
Subject:
9.7. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 2683 accept the following donation(s).  
Description:
  • Anonymous  to GMR FCCLA $250.00
  • Anonymous to Greenbush site 1st grade classroom $500.00
  • Anonymous to Greenbush Middle River School District  $10,000.00
  • Anonymous to Greenbush Middle River School District Libraries $3,000.00
Subject:
10. Adjournment
Description:
Motion__________________                                Second____________________
Subject:
11. Communications
Description:
  • Regular School Board Meeting - August 21st, 7:30 p.m. at Greenbush

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