FULDA PUBLIC SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Monday, July 8, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.

High School Library

The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Don Tiesler.

Members present were Brian VanderBeek, Don Tiesler, Doug Clarke, Luke Isder, Brittany Perish Jason Appel and Kayla Clarke. Others present were Superintendent Loy Woelber, Principal Mike Pagel, Athletic Director Colby Pack, Lisa Staples and Norma Dittman.

Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Luke Isder to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting June 17, 2019.  Bill Listing, Activity Fund Report and Financial Reports.  Designate Superintendent Loy Woelber as the District’s Purchasing Agent, Federal Programs Director, and Activity Fund Coordinator for Fiscal Year 2020.  Designate Lisa Staples as Activity Fund Representative for Superintendent Loy Woelber during 2019-2020 school year. Designate Building Principals as Section 504 Coordinators.  Designate the Fulda Free Press as the official newspaper.  Designate Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger, P.A. as District Legal Counsel for Fiscal year 2020.  Designate First National Bank as the official depository; MN Liquid Assets, Fulda Credit Union, and First National Bank as depositor for investments; Bremer Bank of Marshall as depositor for wire Transfers. Authorize payment of salaries, transportation, cell phone, electric and district credit card bills when due. Approved contracts for summer custodians – Petra Jimenez and Kimberly Payne. Approved contract for long-term substitute elementary teacher – Jeanette Sleeper. Approved coaching recommendations for 2019-20 school year. Approved revised contract for custodian adding CPO license – Willie Sanow. Approved High School Student/Parent Handbook with adding “or any illegal substances” under first bullet on page 22. Approved freezing rates for transportation contract for the 2019-20 school year. Motion carried.

Open Forum

No one present

Community Ed

• Updated pool hours

• Aquacise and Aerobics continue per the norm

• Summer swim lessons start July 22

• Pickleball continues with consistent numbers

• Summer Rec in full swing and going very well

Mr. Pagel’s Report

o Elementary

• Staff will be able to start working in rooms soon

• August 5th – new elementary staff orientation

Mr. Pack’s Report

o Highlighted coaching positions

o Possibility of cheerleading

Motion by Luke Isder, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to advertise for a cheerleading coach.  Motion carried.

Mr. Woelber’s Report

o Buildings and grounds updates

o Staffing updates

o Transportation meeting held

o Negotiations will start soon

o Ehlers presentation on facility levy will be at the August meeting

Board of Education

• None

Recognition of District Groups and Supporters

Thank you to Todd Their and TSC in Worthington for donating close-out merchandise for STEAM program!

Old Business

Mr. Woelber talked about contract for Title I Coordinator. Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Jason Appel to approve non-teaching contract for Title I Coordinator. Voting in favor: Don Tiesler, Brian VanderBeek, Jason Appel, Kayla Clarke, Brittany Perish and Luke Isder. Voting against: Doug Clarke.  Motion carried.

Motion by Luke Isder, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve selling all Fulda Raider jerseys following recommendation of the Athletic Director. Prices to be set by Administration. Voting in favor: Don Tiesler, Brian VanderBeek, Jason Appel, Brittany Perish, Luke Isder and Doug Clarke. Voting against: Kayla Clarke.  Motion carried.

New Business

Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Brittany Perish to set Substitute Teacher pay at $120/day, Substitute Para pay at $11.50/hr, Food Service Manager Sub pay at $10.50/hr, Food Service Sub pay at $11.00/hr, and Custodial Sub pay at $11.00/hr. Motion carried. 

Discussion on fees. Dropping fees for band and choir. Motion by Brian VanderBeek seconded by Luke Isder to approve fees as presented. Lunch fees increased $.10 (based on state recommendation), grade 7-8 registration fees increased to accommodate Chromebook insurance fee. Motion carried.

Motion by Luke Isder, seconded by Jason Appel to approve Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue Application – Statement of Assurances. Motion carried.

Sale of General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates – not available at the time of the meeting. Will be presented at August board meeting.

Set board retreat date for Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library.

Adjournment at 7:29 p.m.

Jason Appel, Clerk                                                                                          F-6-17

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