Minutes 7-23-2007

The Glacial Hills Elementary School Board me on July 23^rd, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce.

President Lara Amundson called the meeting to order at 7:02.  Board members present were Lara Amundson, Nancy Rapp, Steve Dinsmore, Ernie Watson, Darin Peterson, Kurt Swensrud, Kurt Amundson, Vanessa Larson, and Mike Scott.  Also present were Dyanne Parsons, Jayne Schwalbach, Chad Koenen, Sue Gregerson, and Chris Schaffer.  Board member ValRae Boe was absent.

A motion was made by Ernie and second by Mike to make the following additions and corrections to the agenda: the first reading of policies should be numbers 522, 524, 526, 531, 532, 533, and 709; approval to pay bills under treasurer’s report; approval to lock doors of the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays but Dyanne will still work those days; hiring of Sue Gregerson at ½ time for special education; and to take off changes to the lease.  The motion carried.

A motion was made by Ernie and second by Kurt S. to approve the meeting minutes.  The motion carried.

The treasurer’s report was given.  June month end balance in checking and savings was 26,002.18.  A motion was made by Darin and second by Kurt S. to accept the treasurer’s report.  The motion carried.  Bills were presented by Dyanne.  A motion was made by Steve and second by Mike to approve payment.  The motion carried.

Dyanne’s report:

-          The afternoon of October 30^th Lifetouch will be at the school for class pictures.

-          There will be a potluck at the school in August, date to be determined.

-          August 27^th the teachers will be going to Audubon.

-          August 30 will be the open house from 4 to 8.

-          Lowry has invited the school to be in their parade on August 25^th at 12:30.  A pickup will be used this time.

Old Business:

-          A motion was made by Ernie and second by Mike to use Walley Rajdl from the Lowry Agency for health insurance, which would be full single coverage for employee with 1,000 dollar deductible.  The motion carried.

-          A motion was made by Kurt S. and second by Ernie to offer a flex plan.  The motion carried.  A company yet to be determined.

-          A motion was made by Kurt S. and second by Mike to offer life insurance.  The motion carried.

-          Teacher agreements will reflect the benefits that were approved and signatures will be obtained from the teachers.

-          Clarification was made on the payment of staff that will be starting in August.  Staff development money will be used for them to work the 15 days in August and will be above their salary.

-          A draft proposal has been formed for renting the gym and playground.

New Business:

-          A motion was made by Mike and second by Steve to hire Carol Vanderweyst for head cook starting on July 30^th at 12 dollars per hour but Dyanne will discuss salary vs. hourly with her with authority from the board to offer what the budget allows.  The motion carried.

-          A motion was made by Kurt S. and second by Mike to implement the grandparent program at a cost of 270 dollars per year.  The motion carried.  The grandparents will be scheduled to work 15 hours per week and will receive a free noon meal every day.

-          Current class sizes were discussed.  We are currently at 77 students enrolled which would equate to more than 20 students in a combined classroom.  There is a need to hire another teacher and separate a class.  A motion was made by Ernie and second by Kurt S. to hire another teacher.  The motion carried.

-          Teacher supply lists for students are almost complete.

-          We need to pick up the lockers from Alex Tech.  Dyanne will inform everyone via email about the details.

-          A motion was made by Ernie and second by Kurt S. to hire Sue Gregerson half time at 14,000 dollars plus benefits.  The motion carried.

Policies:

-          A first reading was done for policies 522, 524, 526, 531, 532, 533, and 709.  A motion was made by Darin and second by Mike to accept the first reading of these policies.  The motion carried.

The next meeting date will be August 6^th at 7:00pm at Glacial Hills Elementary School.

A motion was made by Ernie and second by Steve to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.  The meeting concluded at 9:00pm.