Lancaster School Board – June 29, July 20 and August 24, 2022
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. in the technology room. The following members were present: James Diamond, Jason Langerud, Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Justin Peterson, and Jim Scalese. Also present were Superintendent Brad Homstad, Principal Nicole Thompson, Assistant Principal Drew Kjono, Teacher Rep. Michael Peterson, School Nurse Jeanna Kujava, Kittson County Enterprise reporter Anna Jauhola, and Mendy Coffield
Chairperson Diamond called the meeting to order and took roll call.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. The agenda was presented.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud the agenda was approved as presented.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Langerud, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Items included:
*The minutes of the May 18, 2022, regular meeting was approved.
*Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) in the amount of $202,220.73.
*Payroll EFTs in the amount of $248,577.77.
*Credit Card EFTs in the amount of $6,754.08.
*Monthly bills for the regular and the activity account in the amount of $94,287.63.
Check numbers 41805-41860.
*The Budget Comparison and Treasurer’s reports were reviewed.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Scalese and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Health Insurance Compensation final payout numbers as presented by Supt. Homstad.
Supt. Homstad reviewed the tentative budget with the Board noting this is hopefully worst case scenario. Items such as food and fuel are somewhat unknown at this time. There is conversation that the government may assist with meals again, but nothing has been formally changed at this time. The Admin Team has developed a list of budget reduction possibilities; these will be worked through prior to the final budget approval in December.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Lupien and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, adopts the tentative budget for the 2022/23 school year as stated below:
Expenditures Revenues
General $ 3,522,074 $ 3,297,362
Food Service $ 190,895 $ 190,895
Community Education $ 111,174 $ 111,174
Student Activity Fund $ 85,998 $ 85,998
Total Budget: $ 3,910,141 $ 3,685,429
-$224,712
On a motion by Diamond, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves that effective July 1, 2022, the fund balance and the specific purposes for which they are committed are as follows:
Fund Specific Purpose Amount
General Severance Pay $ 40,000
General Technology $ 35,000
Discussion was held on the Public Health School Nursing Contract. In 2021/22 the cost was $7,363; the current proposal from KMHC is $13,000 for the 2022/23 school year. The contract is for 5.5 hours per week. Lupien recommended tabling this item until July.
On a motion by Langerud, second by Peterson and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, calls for milk bids for the 2022/23 school year.
On a motion by Diamond, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, authorizes Nicole Thompson as Superintendent and Mendy Coffield as Business Manager, to conduct financial transactions for Independent School District #356.
The Board of Education of Independent School District 356, also approves authorized signers on the following accounts:
Certificate of Deposit Mendy Coffield, Nicole Thompson
Savings Account Mendy Coffield, Nicole Thompson
Credit Card Mendy Coffield, Nicole Thompson, Drew Kjono,
Cory Waling, Alana Scalese
On a motion by Langerud, second by Peterson and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, effective July 1, 2022, approves transferring the MDE EDIAM Authorization areas currently held by Bradley Homstad to Nicole Thompson. Thompson will also replace Homstad as the IoWA designation.
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, Designation of an Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management, The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local education agency that uses the Education Identity Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local education agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties. The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize the following to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Lancaster School District #356:
Primary EDIAM IOwA: Nicole Thompson, Superintendent
nthompson@lancaster.k12.mn.us
Proxy: Mendy Coffield, Business Manager, mcoffield@lancaster.k12.mn.us
On a motion by Nordin, second by Scalese and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the resignation of Kaitlynn Creviston, effective the close of the 2021/22 school year.
Supt. Homstad presented a Teaching Contract and a Retired Teacher Addendum for Kimberly Jones for the high school math teacher position. Jones recently retired from Kittson Central. Homstad recited language from the Teacher Master Agreement allowing the District to hire Jones at the proposed salary, without severance/retirement benefits. The total package cost will be just under what the District paid in 2021/22.
On a motion by Scalese, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, hires Kimberly Jones, as Math Teacher, effective for the 2022/23 school year. Jones will be hired on a Retired Teacher contract disallowing tenure and severance/retirement benefits. Salary: $65,800.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Nordin and carried: Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Tenure of Autumn Schindele at the close of the 2021/22 school year.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Scalese and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the renewal for membership with the Minnesota State High School League for various activities for the 2022/23 school year. The complete resolution is on file in the district office.
Thompson presented the Principal Report:
a. COVID Testing – the District will discontinue onsite COVID testing in 2022/23; instead will offer at home tests for families to use as well as referring them to the clinic.
b. Minnesota Student Survey results from grades 9-12 were discussed. Thompson noted students feel safe here, and also feel they will be successful in life with what they have learned here. Students also admitted to vaping and alcohol use. Thompson offered a copy of the results to the Board.
c. Position Openings – currently there is an opening for an elementary teacher and a paraprofessional.
d. Objective Based Report Cards – Grade 1 will join Kindergarten with Objective Based Report Cards. Thompson provided the Board with a sample copy of what Objective based means. The goals is to transition 2nd grade to Objective Based in 2023/24 and 3rd grade the following year. At that time, 4th through 6th will be evaluated to see if they should change as well.
e. Summer Rec. update – Michael Peterson noted there are 47 baseball players in K-9, approximately 10 in Teeny Ball and 10 in golf. Baseball Tournaments are coming up in a few weeks and swimming lessons begin on July 18th. Peterson thanked the Board for supporting Summer Rec. Many area schools do not provide transportation or even hold regular practices. As a KCC JH Baseball Coach, Peterson noted they have seen a great improvement in skills and participation numbers in the high school baseball teams. The Board thanked Mr. Peterson for his work with the Summer Rec. program. He is part of the reason it is successful.
f. Driver’s Training program – Thompson visited with Waling regarding how to make the Driver’s Training program better. In recent years, it has been difficult to schedule all interested participants for the behind the wheel portion. The schedule is set in mid-May and sometimes Waling is not contacted until June and the month is already full. To help remedy this, Thompson and Waling are proposing setting up a timeline for Driver’s Training. This will raise awareness early of the program and how it works. Lancaster is one of the only schools to also provide this service free. The classroom portion is provided during the 9th grade social studies 3rd quarter classroom time. Thompson will work with Waling to provide a timeline and a fee proposal at the July Board meeting.
Kjono presented the Assistant Principal Report:
a. Elementary flag football – thirty seven students have shown interest in the Flag Football program. A number of people have expressed interest in helping, but no one is willing to take the lead at this time. Kjono’s goal is to have a proposed schedule available in July.
b. Wrestling Cooperative discussion with BGMR continues. BGMR has offered to pay the coach/transportation person. Lancaster would need to pay the MSHSL minimal fee as well as provide the vehicle and fuel. The wrestling season coincides with the basketball season. Pros and Cons were discussed. This request was tabled to July.
c. The Scoreboard donations are complete and banner workups have begun. Kjono received notification that the scoreboards shipped today! The goal is to have the scoreboards and banners all installed prior to school start this fall.
d. KCC Fall 2022/23 schedule highlights: VB will now play in Virginia instead of Burnsville. Football will play the Friday before Labor Day. The game will be in Moorhead at 7:00pm vs. Park Christian.
e. 2022/23 Synergy registration is well underway. Kjono has been learning the system and entering student’s schedules. Thompson noted numbers are fairly even in high school classes this fall.
Homstad presented the final Administrative Report:
a. COVID Update – Homstad inquired of Kujava the current county status. Kujava stated the numbers are low at this time.
b. School Board Election 2022 – Lupien, Langerud and Scalese are up for re-election this year. Filing will be in August.
c. 2021 Class Trip Scholarship is complete with the last recipient putting their claim in last week.
d. Safe Schools Levy will be used for two more door keypads, and an additional camera by the 4-6 grade lockers.
e. Frontline Worker Pay information has been distributed to all employees and posted.
f. Board Members: Semi-Annual Pay Vouchers – Members were asked to complete and sign for January through June 2022.
g. July Board Meeting date – July 20th.
h. August Board Meeting date – August 17th. Langerud noted a conflict with the 17th; August 24th was proposed. This will be finalized in July.
The District Audit is set for July 7th and 8th.
Homstad thanked the Board for the last year.
The Board and Admin Team thanked Homstad for stepping in and leading them through the 2021/22 school year; it was greatly appreciated. Well wishes were sent with Homstad on his return to retirement.
Diamond adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
James Diamond, Chairperson Lacey Lupien, Clerk
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LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. in the Supt. Office. The following members were present: James Diamond, Jason Langerud, Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Justin Peterson, and Jim Scalese. Also present were Superintendent Nicole Thompson, Assistant Principal Drew Kjono, Teacher Rep. Andrea Sele, School Nurse Jeanna Kujava, BMGR Wrestling Coaches Isaac Novacek, Evron Novacek, Cody Brazier, Kittson County Enterprise reporter Margie Holmgren, and Mendy Coffield
Chairperson Diamond called the meeting to order and took roll call.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. The agenda was presented.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Nordin the agenda was approved as presented.
The BGMR Wrestling Coaching Team was present to discuss the potential for a cooperative with them for boys and girls wrestling. Head Coach Isaac Novacek
On a motion by Nordin, second by Scalese, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Items included:
*The minutes of the June 29, 2022, regular meeting was approved.
*Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) in the amount of $68,536.53.
*Payroll EFTs, including the June Insurance Deductible Payout in the amount of $53,776.83.
*May 20th Settlement Payroll EFTs of $18,517.44.
*Credit Card EFTs in the amount of $18,279.45.
*Monthly bills for the regular and the activity account in the amount of $92,446.82.
Check numbers 41861—41896.
*The Budget Comparison and Treasurer’s reports were reviewed.
* Various organizations were joined/programs renewed: Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA), Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP), National School Board Association, Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA), Minnesota Board of School Administrators, Northwest Regional Inter-district Council (NWRIC), Northwest Service Cooperative (NWSC), Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA), Minnesota Moose Country Telecommunications (ITV), and renew the National Food Programs.
Discussion was held on the proposed two-year School Nurse 2022/23 $10,200 ad 2023/24 $13,260 contract. School Nurse Jeanna Kujava, Supt Thompson and Coffield had met earlier in July to discuss ways to reduce the proposed initial proposed contract of $13,260 for 2022/23. Thompson and Coffield will provide a list of must haves to Kujava to get an estimate on just those services. Supt. Thompson will contact the area schools who do not have a School Nurse to see what they do as well as research if any local nurses could provide assistance. The School Nurse contract was tabled to August.
On a motion by Scalese, second by Langerud, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the highest used equipment bids per item as presented. The remaining items will be re-opened in hopes of other bidders coming forward.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Peterson, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the sole bid from Cash-WA Distributing CWD for milk and butter for the 2022/23 school year. No other bids were received. There is a price fluctuation/fixed fee mark-up in this proposal.
The annual title funding allocation came in well below prior years. In 2021/22, $45,049.41 was received, 2022/23’s projection is $2834.59. Coffield contacted the state to inquire about the drastic reduction. The biggest reason being the poverty level across the state decreased.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Scalese, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, acknowledges the return to regular the regular National School Lunch Program parameters and sets meal prices as follows:
2021/22 2022/23
Lunch Breakfast Lunch Breakfast
Elementary $3.10 $1.65
Secondary $3.15 $1.65
Adults 4.15 2.50 $4.15 $2.50
Seconds .65 .65
Seconds (side) $ .65 $ .65
Seconds (Elem Entrée) $ .75 $ .75
Seconds (HS Entrée) $1.00 $1.00
Milk/Juice .40 .40 $ .45 $ .45
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a School Board meeting of School District No. 356, State of Minnesota, was held on July 20, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose, in part, or approving the District’s Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan.
Langerud introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 356 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE TEN YEAR PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of District No. 356, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. The School Board of School District 356 has approved the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan for its facilities for FY 24. The various components of this plan are attached.
The Motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Peterson and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: James Diamond, Jason Langerud, Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Justin Peterson, and Jim Scalese.
And the following voted against the same: None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
I, the undersigned, being duly qualified and acting Clerk of School District No. 356, State of Minnesota, hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached foregoing extract of minutes of the meeting of School District No. 356, held on the date therein indicated, with the original of said minutes on file in district office, and the same is a full, true and complete transcript insofar as the same relates to the approval of School District No. 356 Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan
WITNESS MY HAND officially as such Clerk this 20th day of July, 2022. /s/ Lacey Lupien
Clerk, School District No. 356
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the resignation of Alana Scalese as FCCLA Advisor effective immediately.
On a motion by Diamond, second by Scalese, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, hires Dave Thompson, as KCC Elementary Flag Football Coach effective for the Fall 2022 sports season.
To date, 40 kids are signed up. The plan is to have two half-time games; one in Lancaster and one in Kittson Central. Practices will be after school on Mondays.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Scalese, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Driver’s Training Behind the Wheel Proposal as presented by Supt. Thompson. The annual cost for behind the wheel will be $350 beginning with the 2022/23 school year.
The 2021/22 KCC Sport Cooperative billing to and from Kittson Central was reviewed.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Scalese, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the addition of a KCC Elementary Flag Football program for grades 4-6 for the coming year.
The wrestling cooperative with BGMR was re-discussed. Due to the cost, and the fact that of the three students who had expressed interest, only one is now interested, the School Board will not pursue this coop at this time.
Luke Nordin and Matt Anderson had put together an estimate on agrilime for the Sports Complex. In past years, the city has split the cost with the district. They have agreed to do this again this year. There is also a need for a work night at the complex to spread out the agrilime, work on the fences, clean and paint the building, and hopefully put some play equipment together. The district will email this information out as well as post on social media once that date is determined.
On a motion by Scalese, second by Langerud, and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves splitting the cost of agrilime, as presented, for the sports complex with the City of Lancaster.
Assistant Principal Kjono presented his report:
a. The Fall Sports Schedule is pretty well complete and was distributed to board members. Scalese noted that the BGMR game was listed as being in Hallock, and that is not the agreement. When Scalese was AD, the east teams (Warroad, LOW, and BGMR) were always in Lancaster. If there needed to be another game, then Northern Freeze was added. Typically with the tournaments, this can happen. Kjono will communicate with KC AD Carr regarding the BGMR game.
b. The scoreboard installation was completed this week.
c. The class schedules are mostly inputted and ready for the fall.
Superintendent Thompson presented her report:
d. The Return to School Plan and survey link was sent out earlier this month via email and on the Facebook page. The survey is open until July 29th. Board Members were asked to review the plan for final approval in August.
e. ESSER III fund balances were reviewed. The project portion will be consumed with the windows, doors, and boiler. The lost learning piece has around $26,000 remaining to use. That is about what was spent in 2021/22.
f. The Summer Maintenance /Projects were reviewed. Things are moving along nicely. The custodians have a nice job working through the list.
g. The Preliminary Audit showed -$23,041. The final should be available in November.
h. The August Board meeting date will be August 24th.
i. The September Board meeting is set for the 21st.
Diamond adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
James Diamond, Chairperson Lacey Lupien, Clerk
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LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. in the technology room. The following members were present: James Diamond, Jason Langerud, Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Justin Peterson, and Jim Scalese. Also present were Superintendent Nicole Thompson, Assistant Principal Drew Kjono, Teacher Rep. Kristi Steen, Kittson Healthcare CEO Gabe Mooney, Kittson County Enterprise reporter Anna Jauhola, and Mendy Coffield
Chairperson Diamond called the meeting to order and took roll call.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. The agenda was presented.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Peterson the agenda was approved as presented.
On a motion by Langerud, second by Peterson, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Items included:
*The minutes of the July 20, 2022, regular meeting was approved.
*Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) in the amount of $67,848.98.
*Payroll EFTs in the amount of $25,734.41.
*Credit Card EFTs in the amount of $0.
*Monthly bills for the regular and the activity account in the amount of $160,340.40.
Check numbers 41897-41971.
*The Budget Comparison and Treasurer’s reports were reviewed.
On a motion by Lupien, second by Peterson and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the Proposal for Services from Avera eCARE for the 2022/23 school year for $8,167 plus a one-time setup fee of $2,500. The contract also covers school years 2023/24 and 2024/25; however, Lancaster School may opt out of those years.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, accepts the used equipment bids as presented by Supt. Thompson.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Nordin and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, transfers $500,000 from United Valley Bank regular account to a 9-month certificate of deposit at Border Bank at a rate of 1.05%.
On a motion by Diamond, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, amends the Adult Meal Prices for the 2022/23 school year to $2.25 for breakfast and $4.95 for lunch. These prices were recently set by the Minnesota Department of Education as minimums.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the updated Participation Agreement with the Cooperative Purchasing Connection for the Direct to Manufacturer and Distribution of Food and Supplies to be effective for the 2023/24 school year instead of the 2022/23 school year.
The following resolution was moved by: Diamond and seconded by: Peterson:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education.”; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property to maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full.”; and
WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Lancaster Public School, ISD 356, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:
Donor Item Designated Purpose (if any)
Lancaster PTCO $200.00 Playground balls
The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows:
Aye: Diamond, Langerud, Lupien, Nordin, Peterson, and Scalese./Nay: None Absent: None Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Nordin and carried: The Board completed their annual review of the HIPAA Training section of the Employee Handbook to complete their annual HIPAA training.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Lupien and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Lane Change Request of Anneliese Johnson, from BA to BA+15, as presented by Supt. Thompson.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the transfer of KCC Volleyball JH Coach Catie Jerome to KCC Volleyball C-Team Coach effective for the 2022/23 school year.
On a motion by Lupien, second by Peterson and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, hires Gracie Whitlock, as KCC Volleyball Junior High Coach effective for the 2022/23 school year.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, hires Trent Jerome as Elementary Teacher, effective for the 2022/23 school year.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, hires Jacob Maier as the One Act Play Director, effective for the 2022/23 school year.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, amends the health insurance section of the 12-month non-certified employee contracts (Coffield, LeDoux, and Scalese) per Supt. Thompson’s recommendation.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves Policies: #416 Drug and Alcohol Testing, and #418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School, as presented by Supt. Thompson.
On a motion by Nordin, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the First Reading of Policy #524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy, as presented by Supt. Thompson.
On a motion by Lupien, second by Langerud and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Responsible Use and Attendance amendment to the Student Handbook as presented by Supt. Thompson and Assistant Principal Kjono.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Nordin and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Responsible Use amendment to the Employee Handbook as presented by Supt. Thompson.
Discussion was held on the Elementary Flag Football Program. The program begins on Monday. The schedule was reviewed; proposed salaries were discussed and will be brought to the Sports Cooperative Board. It was recommended that the Elementary Flag Football and Elementary Basketball Coaching Salaries be added to the Cooperative schedule.
AP Kjono provided a recap from the Sports Cooperative meeting that was held earlier in the month:
1) Uniforms for boys’ basketball and baseball have been ordered. Hockey ordering will wait until a head coach is hired. Girls’ basketball will be ordered in 23/24 and football in 24/25.
2) Open Coaching Positions: Hockey and Track.
3) The Flag Football program was discussed.
4) Football helmet reconditioning has been a struggle with the company we typically use. A new company is in place and the helmets have arrived.
5) The Athletic Trainer will be available again this year.
6) VB site change for BGMR – the game was moved to Lancaster; Northern Freeze was changed to Karlstad.
Assistant Principal Report:
a. The Scoreboard Sponsorship banners for the gym have been ordered.
b. Fall Sports are underway. Football has added a JV game on 9/15 with North Border. The location for the G/G game has been moved from Grygla to Goodridge. Volleyball Parent’s Night is scheduled for October 17th in Lancaster. Homecoming is in Lancaster this year.
c. Student schedules should be complete this week.
Superintendent Report:
a. There were three School Board candidates who filed: Lacey Lupien, Jim Scalese, and Brittany Swenson. Supt. Thompson thanked Langerud for his service.
b. The Return to School 2022/23 Plan and Survey Results were reviewed for the second time. Survey results overwhelmingly were in favor of school being in-person.
i. On a motion by Peterson, second by Nordin and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, approves the Lancaster School Return to School 2022/23 Plan as presented by Supt. Thompson.
c. The Summer maintenance list was reviewed. Most all items have been completed.
d. COVID-19 Update: one employee currently has COVID. The CDC no longer requires close contacts to be quarantined.
e. Climb Theatre is set to be in on November 8th for the elementary; their presentation will be on empathy.
f. September through December meeting dates were reviewed:
i. September 21st and October 21th at 8:00pm; November 16th and December 21st at 7:00pm.
ii. On a motion by Diamond, second by Nordin and carried: Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of Independent School District 356, sets the date for the Truth In Taxation meeting to be December 21 2022, at 7:00pm in the Supt. Office.
g. The MSBA convention is January 12-13, 2023.
h. The Fall Workshop schedule was provided and the Open House grilling plan was reviewed. Board members will be grilling this year.
i. Enrollment numbers are at 176 for this school year.
The next regular school board meeting is set for Wednesday, September 21st at 8:00pm.
Diamond adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
James Diamond, Chairperson Lacey Lupien, Clerk
(September 21, 2022)
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