Public Meeting Agenda: March 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.

1.A. Roll Call: Jamie Isane, Jim Christianson, Connie Creviston, Cari Dostal, Carol Rhen, Jeramy Swenson

1.B. Administration: Tom Jerome, Joni Pelowski and Stacey Warne

1.C. Department Managers: Jarod Magnusson

2. Visitor Comments

3. Minutes

3.A. Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to approve the minutes of the March 14th, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Motion seconded by ____________________.

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Pay Bills: Motion by __________________ to approve the payment of bills check #____________through check #___________ as listed, Purchasing Card electronic payments dated March 5th, 2016 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. Motion seconded by _________.

5. Additional Agenda Items

6. Communications

6.A. Superintendent

6.A.1. Building and Grounds

6.A.2. Board Book

Description:

Board Book is an online service that streamlines the board agenda preparation process and packet preparation process
Board Book allows board members to view and make personal notes as needed electronically
Board Book allows for creating electronic data base that creates electronic historical data base that is available and searchable for board members, staff and community members

6.A.3. Student Enrollment Numbers

Description: • As of March 8th, 2016 : Badger Enrollment is: 254
• March 4th, 2015 : Badger Enrollment was: 259
• *see attached

6.A.4. National Honor Society Blood Drive

Description:

National Honor Society under direction of Mrs. Shannon Dostal organized Blood Drive.
NHS Advisor Mrs. Dostal and students worked in conjunction with United Blood Services organization throughout the Blood Drive
Blood Drive occurred on March 9th, 12:45 - 6:00
NHS students organized, recruited and contacted donors throughout our district
Site of Blood Drive was the Badger School Gym
*see attached

6.A.5. Northwest Regional Development Commission

Description:

NWRegional Development Commission is conducting election of School Board Representative to the Commission
Two candidates are seeking position
Initial vote resulted in a tie
Seeking School Board preferred candidate
Vote must be submitted by April 12
*see attached

6.A.6. FIRST Robotics

Description:

Badger FIRST Robotics Team #3750 participated in "Lake Superior" FIRST Regional competition in Duluth.
Teams compete for opportunity to participate at the Minnesota State High School League Championship and the FIRST Robotics World Championships in St. Louis.
Badger finished 6th out of 63 teams at Regionals (highest finish to date)
FIRST Robotics team advanced to finals and eventually was defeated.
Possible invite to MSHSL State Tournament is to be determined.
*see attached

6.A.7. Jump Rope For Heart

Description:

Organized by Mrs. Lambert and K-6 Teachers
Students generated funds for the American Heart Association
95 Students actively participated in fundraising activities
A record amount of $6,969.75 was raised
On March 18th the students and school will celebrate record fund raising amount with a pep rally

6.A.8. Badger School Music Revue

Description:

"Chatting With Hatter"
March 17th and March 18th : 6:00 p.m. Dinner / 7:00 p.m. Show
Ticket Prices : $8.00 Show, $15.00 Dinner and Show, $25.00 Premium Seating

6.A.9. Business Manager Position

Description:

A number of applications have been received
Process is to select finalists for interviews
Board representation on Business Manager interview committee must be established
Must establish interview date and times

6.A.10. Large Group Instrument Contest

Description:

Badger Band performed March 9th at Karlstad
Badger Band prepared and performed under the direction of Mrs. Erickson
The Badger Band the received ratings: 39, 40 and 40
Three Superior Ratings

6.A.11. Large Group Vocal Contest

Description:

Badger Choir performed March 9th at Karlstad
Badger Choir prepared and performed under the direction of Mr. Carpenter
Badger Choir received the following evaluations: 38, 38, 39
Three Superior ratings

6.A.12. Badger School District 2016 - 2017 Academic Calendar

Description:

School Board and BEA will be presented three options
All options will include 172 instructional days
School Board will be asked to approve calendar during the April School Board Meeting

6.A.13. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

Description:

April 18th - 22nd
Wolf Ridge Advisor is Mrs. Shannon Dostal
All expenses associated with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center experience are funded through grant dollars

6.A.14. Committing of School District Funds

Description:

The Badger School District may commit funds to be utilized for future lease or purchase of Technology or Transportation
Funds that may be committed are designated specifically for a purpose and may not be utilized for other purpose unless funds are de-committed through board action

6.A.15. Badger District Fleet Vehicle

Description:

The Badger School District has a school van that is no longer eligible for transportation of students
Currently researching possible fleet vehicle acquisition options

6.B. Dean of Students

Description:

Elementary Basketball tournament
Winter Sports Banquet March 21st in Greenbush
Spring sports
ACT test date

7. Reports

7.A. Accept Cash Report through February 29th, 2016 subject to audit.
Motion __________________ Second ____________________

8. Old Business

9. New Business

9.A. Approve the committing of funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for future transportation acquisition.
Motion _________________________ Second _________________________

9.B. Approve the committing of funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for future Technology acquisition.
Motion _________________________ Second _________________________

10. Adjourn
Motion _________________________ Second _________________________

March 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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