Battle Lake School Board August 13, 2018 Meeting

The school board of ISD #542, Battle Lake, met in regular session on Monday August 13, 2018 in the media center. The meeting was called to order by Chair Paul Ness at 6:30 p.m. Members present Blaine Larson, Sam Bellig, Paul Ness, Wes Hull, and Sheila Newark.  Members absent: Steve Young. Others in attendance were Jeff Drake, Ryan Severson, David Marso, Krys Marso, Amy Wicklund, Mark Wicklund and Elizabeth Klintworth. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.  (Hull/Newark) UC.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular July meeting as printed. (Larson/Hull) UC.
The board acknowledged receipt of projected enrollments per grade. Estimated numbers for k-12 is 422.
Motion to approve and pay the claims, electronic fund transfers and payroll items as follows:  checks #52845 -#52950 in the amount of $229,090.06, EFTs in the amount of $214,960.28 and payroll checks #21644-#21649 in the amount of $3,34.89. (Larson/ Bellig) UC.
David Marso gave the Activities Director’s report.
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. (Hull/Larson) UC.
Ryan Severson gave the Principal and Tech Coordinator’s report. A copy of that report is on file in the district office.
Jeff Drake gave his Superintendent and Elementary Principal’s report. A copy of the entire report is on file in the district office.
Jerame Tysdal of Tysdal Construction joined the meeting at 7:00 p.m. He presented drawings of possible restructuring of main entry for the board’s consideration.
Motion to authorize the Superintendent to pursue the MN School Safety Grant for a remodeled secured main entry. The board extended their appreciation to Tysdal Construction for the helpful architectural drawings. (Bellig/Larson)  UC.
Motion to accept the recommendation from the negotiation committee for the 2 year wage increases for the classified staff as presented. (Bellig/Hull) UC. A copy of the entire 2 year wage cost out is on file in the district office.
Motion to accept the low bid from Land O Lakes for milk and dairy products for the 2018-19 school year. (Larson/Hull) UC.
Motion to approve the recommendations for hire of the following individuals as specified:
Jenny Mansker-3 year old Preschool, C.J. Peeters-Phy-Ed, Jeanette Menze-Custodial, Sarah McClure-Special Ed Aide and Karrie Carlson-Special Ed Aide. (Hull/Newark) UC.
Motion to accept the contract with Theresa Ukkelberg for Nurse Supervisor for the 2018-19 school year. (Larson/Newark) UC.
Motion to renew the membership with Lakes Country Service Cooperative for the 2018-19 school year as presented. (Hull/Bellig) UC.
Motion to set the Truth in Taxation hearing for ½ hour prior to the regular December meeting on December 12, 2018. (Bellig/Newark) UC.
Motion to approve the recommendation for a teacher mentor position at $600 per year. (Larson/Hull) UC.
The board reviewed the Classified Staff Sick Leave/Vacation Leave policy and it was the consensus that the implementation of sick leave and vacation leave be prorated over the entire months of employment.
Motion to accept the donation from 1st National Bank in the amount of $300 for summer recreation.  (Larson/Hull)  UC.
Motion to set the board retreat for Friday November 16, 2018. The retreat will be from 8:00 a.m. until noon and will be held in the Library on the 3rd floor of the Lake View Assisted Living Apartments. (Bellig/Newark)  UC.
With no more items of business remaining on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned by Chair Paul Ness at 7:41 p.m.
Sam Bellig, Clerk of ISD #542
(This publication constitutes the legal printing September 19, 2018 of the official minutes of this meeting.)