ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

JULY 16, 2009

ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE

7:00 PM

 

 

 

The Governing Board of the Zumbro Education District No. 61-6012 met in regular session on July 16, 2009 at the Zumbro Education District Office.  The Chair, Len Oelkers, called the meeting to order.  At the roll call the following members were present:  Duane Bartel, Jan David Fisher, Gail Hester, Loretta Ingvalson and Carol Anhalt, Executive Director.  Cheryl Root and Stephanie Fossum were absent.  Heidi Kass recorded the minutes.

 

There were no visitors at the meeting.

 

Motion by Fisher, seconded by Hester to approve the revised agenda.  Voting for:  Bartel, Ingvalson, Hester, Oelkers and Fisher.  Voting against: none.

 

There were no Board Member requests.

 

Motion by Fisher, seconded by Ingvalson to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 2.14 which was tabled. Voting for:  Fisher, Ingvalson, Hester, Oelkers, and Bartel.  Voting against: none.

 

 

The consent agenda is as follows:

 

2.1Approval of the June 2009 minutes

 

2.2Approval of the May 28, 2009 Special Meeting minutes

 

2.3   Approval of the June 4, 2009 Special Meeting minutes

 

2.4   Approval of the June 2009 Electronic Fund Transfers

 

2.5   Approval of the Fiscal Year End Claims and Bills:  Checks numbered 37603-37688 for a total of $77,148.69.

 

2.6            Approval of the July 2009 Claims and Bills:  Checks numbered 37696-37752 for a total of $38,503.23; wire payments of taxes on June 30, 2009 and July 15, 2009 of $57,045.24.

 

 

 

2.7   Establish stipend for ZED Governing Board members for 09-10

 

2.8Designate legal depositories for the education district fund.

 

2.9            Approve issuance of checks between board meetings

 

2.10           Delegation of statutory duties of the Treasurer

 

2.11           Delegation of statutory duties of the Clerk

 

2.12           Designation of the official newspaper

 

2.13           Approve meal allowance for 2009-2010

 

2.15        Designate official posting location

 

2.16        Designate Zumbro Education District Attorney

 

2.17  Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization

 

2.18        Termination of employment for two Futures/CHOICE paraprofessionals effective June 30, 2009.

 

2.19        Hire of Jamie Leif, Transition Coordinator, for a salary of $62,142, on a 220-day contract for 2009-2010.

 

2.20        Accept resignation of Beth Blanchard, ALC secretary, effective July 20, 2009.

 

2.21        Approve Custom Alarm bid for Intrusion Alarm System in new building for $3,915.

 

2.22         Approve Custom Alarm on-going monitoring agreement for  intrusion alarm system in new building for $34.75 per month and annual fire alarm equipment inspection for $588 per year.

 

2.23        Award technology cabling, phone system, and wireless access work for new building to Venture Computer for a total cost of $29,950. 

 

 

Carol Anhalt presented the Director’s Report.  A complete report is on file at the ZED office. The Board received a copy of the ZED Annual Report and the Staff Development Activities (CSPD) for 2008-2009.  The ZED Administrator’s Retreat is August 19, 2009 at the ZED office.  The presenter will be Dr. Matthew Burns from the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Burns will also present an introduction to the Problem Solving Model and RTI for teachers in grades 5 and 6 and K-4 new staff on August 18, 2009. 

 

The ALC finished a successful summer school program on July 17th.  There were 61 students enrolled in the ALC and an additional 13 students in the Targeted Services Program.  The Futures/CHOICE/Connections Programs anticipate starting the new year with 25-30 students. 

 

Carol Anhalt updated the Board on the status of the new ZED building.  Work is progressing on schedule.

 

Motion by Fisher, seconded by Ingvalson to approve a change in the position title of Richard Swanson from Coordinator to Principal with a recommended change in benefits as presented.  Voting for: Bartel, Hester, Ingvalson, Oelkers, and Fisher.  Voting against: none.

 

Motion by Hester, seconded by Bartel to establish August 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. as the date and time for a special meeting to approve the financing resolution for the purchase of the new building.    Voting for: Bartel, Hester, Ingvalson, Oelkers, and Fisher.  Voting against: none.

 

Next meeting:  August 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. (Special Meeting)

 

The next regular meeting will be held on August 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the new ZED Building.

 

Len Oelkers adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

 

Heidi Kass

Recorder

 

 

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                                    Gail Hester, Clerk/Treasurer