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LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the school district office. The following members were present: Diamond, Hanson, Jerome, Nelson, Nordin, Weleski. Also present were Supt. Homstad, Teacher Rep./Activities Director Evan Hanson and Mendy Coffield.
Supt. Homstad called the meeting to order and took roll call. The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by Weleski, second by Hanson. UC.
Supt. Homstad welcomed and presented new board members Diamond and Nordin with the School Board Member Oath of Office. Diamond and Nordin accepted and recited the Oath of Office.
Supt. Homstad called for nominations for Chairperson. On a motion by Nelson, second by Weleski, George Hanson was elected Chairperson. UC.
Chairperson Hanson continued the meeting calling for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. On a motion by Weleski, second by Hanson, Scott Nelson was elected Vice Chairperson. UC.
Chairperson Hanson called for nominations for Clerk. On a motion by Weleski, second by Hanson, Chris Jerome was elected Clerk. UC.
On a motion by Weleski, second by Jerome, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356 appoints Mendy Coffield as Treasurer for the year 2013.
The PERA Defined Benefit program was discussed.
On a motion by Weleski, second by Nordin, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, authorizes Bradley Homstad as Superintendent and Mendy Coffield as Business Manager to conduct financial transactions for Independent School District #356.
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves authorized signers on the following accounts:
Petty Cash account Mendy Coffield, Debra Groves
Activity account Debra Groves, Mendy Coffield, Bradley Homstad
Savings account Mendy Coffield, Bradley Homstad
Main account Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Clerk, Mendy Coffield
Certificate of Deposits Mendy Coffield, Bradley Homstad
On a motion by Weleski, second by Nelson, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, sets the following for the year 2013:
Chairperson $100 per meeting
Clerk $85 per meeting
Director’s $80 per meeting
Mileage rate IRS mileage rate
Meeting schedule 2nd Tues month
8:00 p.m. DST
7:00 p.m. ST
School District Depository United Valley Bank
Prime Security Bank
Official Newspaper Kittson County Enterprise
On a motion by Weleski, second by Jerome, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, appoints the following representatives:
MSHSL: Weleski
NWRIC: Nordin
Safety Committee: Weleski
Wellness Policy Committee: Nordin
Budget Reduction Committee: Nelson, Jerome
Certified Negotiations: Hanson, Weleski, Diamond
Meet &Confer: Hanson, Diamond
Non-Certified Negotiations: Nelson, Jerome, Nordin
Administrative Negotiations: Hanson, B. Weleski, Nelson
Hiring Committee: Weleski, Jerome, Nordin
Sports Coop Advisory Board: Nelson, Jerome
On a motion by Weleski, second by Nelson, the minutes of the December 11, 2012, school board meeting were approved as presented. UC.
On a motion by Nelson, second by Diamond, Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) were approved in the amount of $48,757.98, and the bills were approved for payment as presented in the amount of $88,997.32. Check numbers 36074-36128. UC.
The Budget and Treasurer’s reports were reviewed.
Supt. Homstad presented the Administrative Report:
1. MSBA Training February 22nd.
2. Teacher Observations update.
3. FMLA and sick leave transfer discussion.
4. Administrative position update. Required licensure: K-12 Principal and Superintendent licenses. Community Education license is not required due to the size of our town. We currently have 3 applicants for the position.
5. Discussion was held on the training, interview, timeline, and hiring process for this position. Mendy will contact MSBA for guidance.
6. MSBA Certified Negotiations Seminar, TRF February 13th.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Diamond, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356 accepts the Hildi Inc. GASB 45 (OPEB) Valuation as presented.
On a motion by Weleski, second by Nelson, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356 accepts the $724.80 General Mills Box Tops for Education donation to be given to the PTCO to support student activities.
On a motion by Weleski, second by Diamond, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356 grants authorization for Supt. Homstad to apply for the MSHSL Foundation grant. A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the district office.
Discussion was held on the City of Lancaster athletic complex. Hanson will be attending the city council meeting next month to discuss the possibility of upgrading the field to comply with legion baseball requirements.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 pm on a motion by Weleski, second by Nordin. UC.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm.
George Hanson, Chairperson
Chris Jerome, Clerk
(Feb. 20, 2013)
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