Regular School Board Minutes

 

Wabasso, Minnesota                                                                            October 22, 2007

 

            The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District #640 was held on Monday, October 22, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Wabasso Public School.

 

            Chairperson Leon Plaetz called the meeting to order with all members present except Dan Dahl and Orlean Stage.  Also present were Superintendent Ted Suss and visitors Raymond Rivera, Traci Bernardy, and Dave Blank.

 

            Margaret Wambeke made and Barb Hoffman seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Caroline Netzke moved and Nick Welu seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board meeting on September 24, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Caroline Netzke made and Barb Hoffman seconded a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Motion made by Nick Welu and seconded by Margaret Wambeke to pay the bills as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            No items were presented during the open forum portion of the meeting.

 

            Dave Blank was present to give the Site Council Report of activities and information.

 

Motion made by Margaret Wambeke and seconded by Nick Welu that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept the bid from Palmer Bus Company for bus number 1 in the amount of $2481.50 and bus number 5 in the amount of $ 1,100.00 payable towards payment for a 2002 Dodge van VIN 1B4GP25352B710167.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Caroline Netzke and seconded by Barb Hoffman that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept the bid from Peter Jenniges for surplus wrestling mats in the amount of $100.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Nick Welu and seconded by Margaret Wambeke that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept the bid from John Schuh for one batting cage in the amount of $5.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Caroline Netzke and seconded by Barb Hoffman that the ISD 640 Board of Education Authorize the Superintendent to sell the 1995 Dodge Spirit and the 1995 Dodge Caravan by direct negotiation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Margaret Wambeke and seconded by Nick Welu that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the purchase of a 2002 Dodge Van VIN 1B4GP25352B710167at a purchase price of $5,300.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Caroline Netzke and seconded by Margaret Wambeke that the ISD 640 Board of Education will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2007 for the purpose of canvassing the November 6, 2007 referendum election.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Margaret Wambeke and seconded by Nick Welu that the ISD 640 Board of Education transfer $24,746 from the General Fund to the Community Services Fund to offset a deficit in the account reserved for Community Education for the year ending June 30, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Motion made by Nick Welu and seconded by Barb Hoffman that the ISD 640 Board of Education hire Tamera Welch to as a Cook I for 6.5 hours per school day, placing her on step one of the AFSCME salary schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Caroline Netzke and seconded by Margaret Wambeke that the ISD 640 Board of Education hire Mary White as a Cook II for four hours per school day, placing her on step one on the salary schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Nick Welu and seconded by Caroline Netzke that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the unpaid family medical leave request of Valerie Wyffels for up to one year with the understanding that she may return for work at the end of her leave if work is available. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Barb Hoffman and seconded by Caroline Netzke that the ISD 640 Board of Education increase the hours of work for Gail Seikora Hansen to 7 hours per school day.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Margaret Wambeke and seconded by Nick Welu that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve a maternity leave request submitted by Caaren Mathiowetz beginning February 28, 2008 and continuing through May 30, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Caroline Netzke and seconded by Barb Hoffman that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the preliminary Wabasso Education Association Seniority Roster for posting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Nick Welu and seconded by Caroline Netzke that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the preliminary AFSCME Seniority List and provide it to the bargaining representative.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Chairperson Leon Plaetz adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

Nick Welu, Clerk           

 

Leon Plaetz, Chairperson

 

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