Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting – November 12, 2020
The meeting was called to order by President Cale Rieger in the administrative office on the above date at 7:00 a.m. with everyone present except Danielle McAtee.
Troy Hilt made a motion to approve the agenda, the motion was seconded by Chris Hingst and carried. Items on the Consent Calendar were next considered. Following review of these items, Chris Hingst moved, Dustin Andrist seconded, and it carried to approve the consent calendar, including the following items: a) The minutes of the regular Board meeting on October 8, 2020. b) The list of bills being paid on direct deposit slips numbering 1019001-1019071 and on checks numbering 11690-11704 on BANKWEST in the amount of $217,619.01 and checks numbering 14749-14819 on First National Bank totaling $117,214.85 for a grand total of $334,833.86. c) The Cash Summary Report (including one transfer: $55,955.00 from the General Fund to the Special Ed Fund), the Grade School Activity Fund Report, and the High School Activity Fund Report - all as of October 31, 2020. d) No Gift Offers.
No Audiences.
No Committee Reports.
Under Old Business, the Board and administration briefly reviewed the Audit Report for FY2020 (and the accompanying management letter and governance letter) that had been completed by Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball. Following review, Troy Hilt moved to accept the Audit Report as presented; the motion was seconded by
Shawna Blanka and carried.
Superintendent Penka reported that some schools were discussing that if we had a snow day, to make it a virtual day, but with the requirement of meals to be served it was his recommendation we will not be making snow days virtual. The consensus of the School Board was the same.
Superintendent Penka then went over a Fleet summary of USD 297 vehicles. It was the consensus of the Board to allow the school to continue updating vehicles on a regular basis (one or two/year) as needed.
Next, under New Business, Superintendent Penka reported that a resignation had been received from Ashlee Orth as a high school paraprofessional. Superintendent Penka will be contacting the NKESC to help find a replacement. Troy Hilt made a motion to accept the letter of resignation, motion was seconded by J. W. Milliken and carried.
Next, Superintendent Penka requested permission from the Board to start discussions with Cheylin about the possibility of Junior High and High School football teams combining for the 2022-2023 school year. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed.
Superintendent Penka requested permission to have a half-day of school on January 14, 2021 due to hosting a Junior High Girls’ basketball tournament. Both buildings will be used with seven teams participating. Shawna Blanka made a motion to dismiss school that day after lunch, the motion was seconded by Chris Hingst and carried.
Next, Superintendent Penka conducted an annual review of the St. Francis Educational Foundation Fund, how it is funded, and what it can be used for. Currently, the balance of the fund is $141,450.73.
Next, the Board had a discussion with Principal Morrow regarding grading procedures.
The next regular Board of Education meeting will be held on December 10, 2020, at 7:00 a.m.
At 8:10 a.m., Chris Hingst moved that the meeting adjourn; the motion was seconded by J. W. Milliken and carried.
