SIBLEY EAST
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 2310
ARLINGTON-GAYLORD-GREEN ISLE
ARLINGTON CAMPUS-MEDIA CENTER
MONDAY MAY 20, 2019 @ 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Members: Brian Brandt, Sarah Ziegler, Michelle Weber, Laura Reid, Avery Grochow, Jon Hazelwood were present.  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  Member Weber moved, seconded by Member Hazelwood, to approve the agenda.  The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
VISITOR COMMENTS: None
CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes-Recommend approval of April 15, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Personnel: Resignations: Daniel Meier, MS Math Teacher, Head Cross Country Coach, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Ruthie Voight-Food Service, Alan Ihrke-HS Math, Ashley Clemensen-Elementary Art. Hiring: Melissa May-Helget, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (BA +30, Step 7 $46,616) Child Care Leave Request: Michelle Brueske, on or about August 26-October 29th, 2019. Jessica Flygare, on or about August 31-November 1, 2019. Volunteer Coaches: Harley Jo Borgmann-Trap Team, Adam McKinley- Trap Team, Fundraiser Request: None Approval of consent Agenda: Member Ziegler moved, second by Member Reid to approve consent agenda. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:  
Bills and Payments: Recommend approval of May 2019 bills totaling $1,214,992.45. Motion by Member Grochow, second by Member Ziegler to approve May 2019 bills and payments of $1,214,992.45.  The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Approve Revised Fiscal Year ‘19 Budget. Janna Tessmer, Sibley East Business Manager.
Motion by Member Weber, second by Member Reid, to approve the Revised Fiscal Year ‘19 Budget. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF ALYSSA REMUS, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER. WHEREAS, ALYSSA REMUS is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2310. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2310, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Alyssa Remus, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2310, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATION
AND NON-RENEWAL
Ms. Remus
Dear Ms. Remus:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 2310 held on May 20, 2019, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2019-2020 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.
You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF         
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL         
DISTRICT NO 2310
Clerk of the School Board
Voting Yes:  Members Hazelwood, Reid, Brandt, Weber, Grochow, Ziegler.                                                              
Voting No: None. Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF TARA HENKE, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER. WHEREAS, TARA HENKE is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2310. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2310, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Tara Henke, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2310, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATION
AND NON-RENEWAL
Ms. Henke
Dear Ms. Henke:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 2310 held on May 20, 2019, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2019-2020 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.
You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF         
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL         
DISTRICT NO 2310
Clerk of the School Board
Voting Yes: Members Hazelwood, Reid, Brandt, Weber, Grochow, Ziegler.                                                               
Voting No: None. Resolution was adopted.
Accept quote for lawn care maintenance/fertilization at the Gaylord and Arlington school sites. Motion by Member Grochow,  second by Member Reid, to accept the quote of  $7,261.93 from Pro Landscape. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Consider four year Athletic Contract with Nicklasson Athletic beginning July 1, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2023 to be the exclusive provider of all varsity athletic uniforms and identify Nicklasson Athletic Co. as the “preferred” dealer to coaches and booster clubs. Motion by Member Hazelwood, second by Member Grochow, to approve four year Athletic Contract with Nicklasson Athletic beginning July 1, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2023 to be the exclusive provider of all varsity athletic uniforms and identify Nicklasson Athletic Co. as the “preferred” dealer to coaches and booster clubs. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Consideration of Technology Expenditure Plans for FY 20 as part of the FY 20 Operating Capital Budget. Motion by Member Hazelwood, second by Member Reid to table the discussion until the June Regular Board Meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Accept the following donations: $1,000.00, Trap Team-New Auburn Fire Dept, $130.29, Cub Care- Sibley East Wolverines Boosters Inc. DBA Sibley East PCO, $1,455.50, Community Education-Sibley Electric Inc., $1,000.00, Football-Gaylord Fire Department Relief Assn, $1,000.00, Physical Education-Gaylord Game Protective, $500.00, Track-Sibley Electric Inc., $250.00-Trap team-Pheasants Forever, Inc., $1,000.00 Football-Gaylord Game Protective. Motion by Member Ziegler, seconded by Member Hazelwood, to accept with gratitude the donations given to the district. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: None               
PRINCIPAL/SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Principals Steve Harter and MariLu Martens updated the Board about recent events at the Middle School/High School and Elementary.  Superintendent Amsden updated the Board about the presentation of the FY20 budget at the June Regualr Board Meeting.
OTHER INFORMATION: Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 @ 1:30 p.m. Arlington Campus. Board members are asked to meet in the Arlington Main Office @ 1:00 p.m. prior to the graduation ceremonies. 2.  Reminder: Next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for June 17th, 2019 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Media Center, Arlington Campus.
Closed Meeting in compliance with M.S. 13D.05 Subd. 3(c) for the purpose of discussing the Sale of Property, specifically district property in Gaylord, MN listed as Tract 3: Parcel G, Lots number 3,4,5,and 7 of Outblock Number 39 in Subdivision of Outblocks 38 and 39, August Maass Addition to the City of Gaylord, Sibley County, Minnesota; together with easements and matters of record as noted in the Land Swap/Like-Kind Exchange Agreement.  Motion by Member Brandt, second by Member Weber,  to close the meeting to discuss the Sale of Property, specifically district property in Gaylord, MN listed as Tract 3: Parcel G, Lots number 3,4,5, and 7 of Outblock Number 39 in Subdivision of Outblocks 38 and 39, August Maass Addition to the City of Gaylord, Sibley County, Minnesota; together with easements and matters of record as noted in the Land Swap/Like-Kind Exchange Agreement. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
The Regular Board Meeting was reconvened at 6:56pm.
Motion by Member Grochow, second by Member Reid, to approve a Lease Agreement with Minnesota Medical University, LLC in the amount of $1000.00 for a period of time from June 1, 2019 through May 31st, 2020, for the grass bus garage lot located in Gaylord, MN. The motion was approved by 5-0 vote. Member Ziegler was absent.
ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by Member Grochow, second by Member Weber to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Brian Brandt- Chair        
Missy Weber-Clerk