Minutes 8-6-2007

The Glacial Hills Elementary School Board met on August 6, 2007 at 7:00 pm at Glacial Hills Elementary School.

President Lara Amundson called the meeting to order at 7:05.  Board members present were Lara Amundson, Nancy Rapp, Ernie Watson, Darin Peterson, Kurt Swensrud, Kurt Amundson, and Mike Scott.  Also present were Dyanne Parsons, Jayne Schwalbach, Chad Koenen, and Angie Scott.  Board members ValRae Boe, Steve Dinsmore, and Vanessa Larson were absent.

A motion was made by Ernie and second by Kurt S. to make the following additions to the agenda: advertising in the area guide to new business; approve hiring Mary Giese to new business; and add the resignation of Darin Peterson from the board to the other resignations.  The motion carried.

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

Dyanne’s report:

-          The school had a booth at the fair and it seemed to have a lot of interest.

-          The staff will attend training at the Audobon on the 27^th.

-          There will be board training on the 15^th.

-          Potluck will be held on the 16^th at the school.

-          Open house will be the 30^th from 4 to 8.

-          Dyanne will be attending different training meetings in the next couple of weeks.

Old Business:

-          The facility committee has talked to Bill about the sprinkler system within the building and it will be taken care of before the first of September.  They have also contacted Greg Ohl about using the gym and play equipment.  Chris Schaffer will need to contact Community Education about the use of the gym.

-          Dyanne will meet with Greg Ohl about the bussing schedule and determine if it would be better to use the district busing or the Rainbow Rider for children that are across the district line.

-          Board training will be August 15^th.  Kurt A., Lara, Ernie and possibly Nancy will be attending.

-          Potluck will be on the 16^th of August at the school.

New Business:

-          Bills were presented.  A motion was made by Kurt S. and second by Darin to pay them.  The motion carried.

-          A motion was make by Mike and second by Ernie to approve the resignation of Carol Vanderweyst.  The motion carried.

-          A motion was made by Kurt S. and second by Ernie to approve the hiring of Elaine Kerkvliet at ten dollars an hour with no overtime.  The motion carried.

-          A motion was made by Ernie and second by Mike to accept the resignations of Val Rae Boe, Steve Dinsmore, and Darin Peterson from the board.  The motion carried.  Kurt A. and Lara abstained from the vote.

-          A motion was made by Mike and second by Ernie to hire Steve Dinsmore as business manager/grant manager.  The motion carried.  Kurt A. and Lara abstained from the vote.

-          A motion was made by Mike and second by Ernie to nominate Joy Peterson to the board replacing Darin Peterson.  The motion carried.

Policies:

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

The next meeting date will be August 27^th at 7:00pm at Glacial Hills Elementary School.

A motion was made by Ernie and second by Mike to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried.  The meeting concluded at 8:00pm.