YELLOW MEDICINE EAST ISD #2190
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2004
BOARD ROOM – YME HIGH SCHOOL
Members Present: Liz
DeBlieck, Cheryl Eckhardt, Chad Fisher,
Warren Formo, Gretchen Loose, Art Rillo, Ryan Schlenner
Community / Staff Members Present: LeeAnn Boushek, Kristi Brandt, Barry Evenstad, Stacy Hinz, Monica Kasel, Cahty Michaelson, Karen Norell, Joey Page, Adam Rynkiewich, Sue Vetsch
Superintendent Strand called the meeting to order.
The oath of office was administered by Warren Formo to Cheryl
Eckhardt, Chad Fischer, Gretchen Loose and Ryan Schlenner. The four members were elected to office in
November 2003.
Warren Formo was nominated to serve as chair for the 2004
calendar year.
Art Rillo was nominated to serve as vice-chair for the 2004
calendar year.
Liz DeBlieck was nominated to serve as clerk for the 2004
calendar year.
Cheryl Eckhardt was nominated to serve as treasurer for the
2004 calendar year.
Discussion of the various board committees occurred. Appointments to committees for the 2004
calendar year were made as follows:
ECFE Advisory Committee: Gretchen Loose
MVCC Board: Liz DeBlieck, Cheryl Eckhardt, Ryan Schlenner
MRVED Board: Warren Formo
SW/WC SC Delegate: Ryan Schlenner
RDC: Chad Fischer
MSHSL/Local Activities Representative: Art Rillo
System Accountability Committee: Liz DeBlieck, Cheryl Eckhardt, Chad Fischer
Staff Development Committee: Warren Formo, Gretchen Loose
Community Ed Advisory Committee: Chad Fischer – Clarkfield Site
Art Rillo – Granite Falls Site
IEIC Administrative Team: Cheryl Eckhardt
MSBA Legislative Liaison: Warren Formo
Policy Committee: Liz DeBlieck, Gretchen Loose, Ryan Schlenner
Budget/Finance Committee: Liz DeBlieck, Warren Formo
Negotiations Committee: Liz DeBlieck, Warren Formo, Gretchen Loose
Technology Committee: Cheryl Eckhardt, Art Rillo
Buildings & Grounds Committee: Chad Fischer, Art Rillo
Transportation Committee: Chad Fischer, Ryan Schlenner
Swimming Pool Committee: Chad Fischer, Ryan Schlenner
PAC: Cheryl Eckhardt
Chairman Formo approved the minutes from the December 8,
2003 board meeting.
The opportunity for citizens to speak received no response.
Barry Evenstad, accountant from Hoffman & Brobst, attended the meeting to present the board with the audit from the 2002-2003 school year.
Motion by Rillo, second by Schlenner and carried to approve December bills for payment in the amount of $614,845.66, with checks numbered 2397 through 2577 and to approve investments for the district.
Ms. Hinz explained the L.I.F.T. (Leadership In Fitness Training) America Fitness Program grant that the YME District was recently approved for. Pending board approval, implementation at all YME sites can begin as soon as financing is arranged for, sites prepared and equipment installed.
Mr. Page reported on the
activities at H.A. Hagg and Bert Raney Elementary.
Ms. Brandt reported on the activities at the YM East Junior High.
Ms. Norell reported on the activities at the YM East Senior High.
Motion by Rillo, second by DeBlieck and carried to approve the audit as presented
Motion by Rillo, second by Schlenner and carried to renew our subscription to the MASA Jobsite/Application Site for 2004.
Motion by Eckhardt, second by DeBlieck and carried to proceed with the refunding of the 1997 G.O. Bonds.
Motion by DeBlieck, second by Rillo and carried to direct district administrators to consider options for reducing expenditures.
Motion by Rillo, second by Loose and carried to adopt the MSBA policy identification system (numbering sequence) for the YME District Policy Manual.
Motion by Rillo, second by Loose and carried to repeal policy 4143, which is inconsistent with current law, which deals with employee retirement.
Motion by Rillo, second by Loose and carried to repeal policy 4143, which is inconsistent with current law, which deals with staff members serving as bus drivers.
Motion by Rillo, second by Loose and carried to repeal policy 9510, that deals with school board elections.
Motion by Rillo, second by Eckhardt and carried to renew our partnership contribution to PACT 4 Families Collaborative for 2004.
Motion by Rillo, second by DeBlieck and carried to participate in the National School Fitness Foundation’s L.I.F.T. (Leadership In Fitness Training) program.
Discussion items included: Financial Agreement with Zion’s Bank, New Officers’ Workshop, School Board E-mails, Budget Parameters, 2004 Board Meeting Dates, Long Range Planning Meeting Dates
Upcoming Events:
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MSBA Leadership Conference |
Minneapolis |
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14-16-Jan-2004 |
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PACT 4 Full Collaborative Meeting |
Willmar |
12:00 p.m. |
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14-Jan-2004 |
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PAC Meeting |
Upper Sioux |
3:00 p.m. |
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14-Jan-2004 |
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End of 2nd Quarter |
District |
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16-Jan-2004 |
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MRVED Common In-Service Day |
Dawson |
8:00 a.m. |
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19-Jan-2004 |
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Late Start |
District |
7:40 a.m. |
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20-Jan-2004 |
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Start of 3rd Quarter |
District |
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20-Jan-2004 |
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Superintendent's Advisory Council |
Marshall |
9:30 a.m. |
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21-Jan-2004 |
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MRVED Superintendent's Meeting |
Montevideo |
12:00 p.m. |
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21-Jan-2004 |
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Snow Week |
District |
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26-30-Jan-2004 |
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MAASFEP Board Meetin |
Minneapolis |
8:00 a.m. |
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30-Jan-2004 |
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Reading Recovery Conference |
Columbus, OH |
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31 Jan-3 Feb2004 |
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Health & Safety Meeting |
District |
3:30 p.m. |
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2-Feb-2004 |
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Bloodmobile |
District |
9:00 a.m. |
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4-Feb-2004 |
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Staff Development Meeting |
District |
3:45 p.m. |
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4-Feb-2004 |
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National Title I Conference |
New Orleans, LA |
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6-11-Feb-2004 |
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Ensemble Concert - Band & Choir |
District |
7:30 p.m. |
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6-Feb-2004 |
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School Board Meeting |
District |
7:00 p.m. |
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9-Feb-2004 |
The meeting was adjourned.