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LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 14, at 8:00 p.m. in the school district office. The following members were present: Hanson, Jerome, Nelson, Sjostrand, B. Weleski, J. Weleski. Also present were Supt. Homstad and Teacher Rep. Michaela Sustad.
Chairperson Sjostrand called the meeting to order. The agenda was approved as presented with three additions. Motion by B. Weleski, second by Hanson. UC.
On a motion by Hanson, second by B. Weleski the minutes of the July 10, 2012, regular school board meeting were approved as presented. UC.
On a motion by J. Weleski, second by Hanson, Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) were approved in the amount of $10,354.00, and bills were approved for payment as presented in the amount of $92,135.41. Check numbers 35740-35826. UC.
The Budget and Treasurer’s reports were reviewed.
Supt. Homstad presented the Administrative Report:
1. MREA Fall meeting – August 22nd 7-9 pm, NWSC in Thief River Falls.
2. MBSA Fall meeting – September 12th 7 pm, Franklin School in Thief River falls.
3. Spanish Vacancy – To date, there are no applicants. A joint powers agreement with Infinity was discussed. Other districts have utilized this online Spanish course in the past. There are 9 students signed up for Spanish. Approximate cost $8,300 compared to $13,000 last year.
4. Home School athletics discussion.
5. AYP discussion.
6. Long range planning discussion.
7. An additional paraprofessional is needed. Interviews to be held the week of August 27th.
8. Preliminary Audit discussion. Final audit should be available in September or October.
On a motion by Hanson, second by Jerome, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the resolution relating to the election of school board members and calling the school district general election. A complete copy of the resolution is on file at the district office.
On a motion by Hanson, second by B. Weleski, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, certifies the annual training on HIPAA compliance was completed on August 14, 2012.
On a motion by J. Weleski, second by B. Weleski, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, hires Samantha Race as Elementary Teacher beginning with the 2012/13 school year. BA-0.
On a motion by B. Weleski , second by Hanson, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the resignation of Alaura Peterson as Assistant Cook, effective immediately.
On a motion by Hanson, second by B. Weleski, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, will begin charging preschool families regular elementary meal prices effective the start of the 2012/13 preschool school year.
On a motion by J. Weleski, second by Hanson, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, adjusts the adult lunch price for 2012/13 from $3.20 to $3.25 per Minnesota Department of Education guidelines.
On a motion by B. Weleski, second by Hanson, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, acknowledges the first reading of Policy 205.
On a motion by Hanson, second by B. Weleski, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the joint powers agreement with Infinity Online for Spanish instruction.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 pm on a motion by B. Weleski, second by Hanson. UC.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
Julie Sjostrand, Chairperson
Jan Weleski, Clerk
(Sept. 5, 2012)
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