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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #912
MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353
Monday, January 3, 2011, 6:00 PM.
BOARD ROOM
I. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL REORGANIZATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Chairperson: Pat Nelson
II. ROLL CALL - CLERK Those present: Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Pat Nelson, Jeff Larson, Aimee Struffert, Jody Chambers, Todd Quaintance
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
- Todd Quaintance
- Jody Chambers
- Judy Pearson
- Mark Herzing
V. RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS LEAVING
1. Linda Ramson
2. Jackie Struffert
VI. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUIRED
A. Reorganization of School Board
1. Election of School Board Officers
Chairperson (The new chair will preside over the meeting once he/she is elected)
Vice Chairperson
Clerk
Treasurer
2010 Officers:
Chairperson: Pat Nelson
Vice Chairperson: Aimee Struffert
Clerk: Linda Ramson
Treasurer: Jackie Struffert
Discussion
The election has, according to Robert’s Rules of Order, been done by ballot. The result of whom you vote for is part of the public record. Nominations are in order followed by the ballot vote.
2. Board Compensation and Expenses
Last year the board member meeting compensation was set at $35.00 for meetings under 4 hours and set at $75.00 for meetings in excess of 4 hours per day with no annual pay for officers.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the rate of pay at ...
3. Designate Official Newspaper
In the past, the Mille Lacs County Times has been designated as the newspaper for all official school business. A summary of board minutes has been published in the Mille Lacs County Times each month after the board meeting. The official minutes are approved at the next regular school board meeting.
Discussion
A motion is in order naming Mille Lacs County Times as the official newspaper.
4. Designate School Attorney
The firm of Kennedy-Graven has been legal counsel for the district.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve _____________________ as legal counsel for the district.
5. Financial Transactions Authorization
Authorize Superintendent and/or Business Manager to make short-term investments, deposits, transfers, withdrawals and electronic funds transfers from savings to other financial institutions. Authorize the Superintendent and/or Business Manager to make wire transfers of school district funds to approve financial institutions. Authorize the Business Manager to use facsimile signatures for all school district checks and orders. Authorize the Superintendent to lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services within the general budget categories pursuant to MS 123.37.
Discussion
A motion is in order to adopt the above.
6. Designate Local Depository for School Funds
At the February 16, 2010 Board Meeting, a motion was made to remain with First National Bank on until January 31, 2013 and submit requests for proposals in November 2012 for Board action in January 2013.
No motion required.
7. Approval of Agenda Format/Consent Agenda for Board Meetings
Please review the agenda and the consent agenda format.
Discussion
A motion is in order to adopt the agenda and consent agenda format.
8. Rescheduling of Board Meetings
If on the day of a Board Meeting school is canceled, released early or evening activities are cancelled due to a situation beyond our control, such as bad weather, the Board Meeting will be postponed and held at the same time and location the following evening.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve postponing Board Meetings scheduled on days that school is canceled, released early or evening activities are cancelled, to the following evening at the same place and same time.
9. Committee Assignments
The Board Chair has the right to assign committee members. Please express your preferences to the Chair.
10. Schedule Regular Board Meeting Dates
You have established the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. as your official meeting date and time. Here is a tentative meeting calendar.
NOTE: Levy meetings will be set later after information comes to us from the state.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the above meeting schedule.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #912
MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353
Monday, January 3, 2011, 6:00 PM.
BOARD ROOM
I. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL REORGANIZATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Chairperson: Pat Nelson
II. ROLL CALL - CLERK Those present: Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Pat Nelson, Jeff Larson, Aimee Struffert, Jody Chambers, Todd Quaintance
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
- Todd Quaintance
- Jody Chambers
- Judy Pearson
- Mark Herzing
V. RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS LEAVING
1. Linda Ramson
2. Jackie Struffert
VI. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUIRED
A. Reorganization of School Board
1. Election of School Board Officers
Chairperson (The new chair will preside over the meeting once he/she is elected)
Vice Chairperson
Clerk
Treasurer
2010 Officers:
Chairperson: Pat Nelson
Vice Chairperson: Aimee Struffert
Clerk: Linda Ramson
Treasurer: Jackie Struffert
Discussion
The election has, according to Robert’s Rules of Order, been done by ballot. The result of whom you vote for is part of the public record. Nominations are in order followed by the ballot vote.
2. Board Compensation and Expenses
Last year the board member meeting compensation was set at $35.00 for meetings under 4 hours and set at $75.00 for meetings in excess of 4 hours per day with no annual pay for officers.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the rate of pay at ...
3. Designate Official Newspaper
In the past, the Mille Lacs County Times has been designated as the newspaper for all official school business. A summary of board minutes has been published in the Mille Lacs County Times each month after the board meeting. The official minutes are approved at the next regular school board meeting.
Discussion
A motion is in order naming Mille Lacs County Times as the official newspaper.
4. Designate School Attorney
The firm of Kennedy-Graven has been legal counsel for the district.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve _____________________ as legal counsel for the district.
5. Financial Transactions Authorization
Authorize Superintendent and/or Business Manager to make short-term investments, deposits, transfers, withdrawals and electronic funds transfers from savings to other financial institutions. Authorize the Superintendent and/or Business Manager to make wire transfers of school district funds to approve financial institutions. Authorize the Business Manager to use facsimile signatures for all school district checks and orders. Authorize the Superintendent to lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services within the general budget categories pursuant to MS 123.37.
Discussion
A motion is in order to adopt the above.
6. Designate Local Depository for School Funds
At the February 16, 2010 Board Meeting, a motion was made to remain with First National Bank on until January 31, 2013 and submit requests for proposals in November 2012 for Board action in January 2013.
No motion required.
7. Approval of Agenda Format/Consent Agenda for Board Meetings
Please review the agenda and the consent agenda format.
Discussion
A motion is in order to adopt the agenda and consent agenda format.
8. Rescheduling of Board Meetings
If on the day of a Board Meeting school is canceled, released early or evening activities are cancelled due to a situation beyond our control, such as bad weather, the Board Meeting will be postponed and held at the same time and location the following evening.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve postponing Board Meetings scheduled on days that school is canceled, released early or evening activities are cancelled, to the following evening at the same place and same time.
9. Committee Assignments
The Board Chair has the right to assign committee members. Please express your preferences to the Chair.
10. Schedule Regular Board Meeting Dates
You have established the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. as your official meeting date and time. Here is a tentative meeting calendar.
NOTE: Levy meetings will be set later after information comes to us from the state.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the above meeting schedule.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
So, How Are The Children?
This is a traditional greeting among the African Masai Tribe acknowledging the high value that the Masai place on their children’s well-being. Even warriors with no children of their own give the traditional answer. “All the children are well.” Meaning, that peace and safety prevail, that the priorities of protecting the young, and the powerless are in place, and that we have not forgotten our reason for being, our proper functions and responsibilities. “All the children are well” means that life is good.
Speech by Rev Patrick T. O’Neill
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