OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chatfield Public Schools School Board ISD #227
Regular Board Meeting
Date | time 12/9/2020 7:00 PM | Meeting called to order by Board Vice Chair Lanny
Isensee
In Attendance
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 227, Olmsted, Fillmore and Winona Counties was held on Wednesday December 9, 2020.
Roll call was taken with these members present in-person: Isensee, Priebe, Lowrey, Thompson; and these members via video conference: McMahon. Jeffers was absent. All present said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Lowrey/Priebe motion to approve the agenda with these additions:
ADD:
11. Consent Items
e. Approve resignation of Kate Johnson/Elementary Teacher
f. Approve job post of Elementary Teacher
g. Approve new hire Zach Slowiak/JV Baseball Coach
h. Approve job posting of JH Baseball Coach
Motion carried 5-0
Approval of Claims & Accounts
Priebe/Thompson motion to approve Claims and Accounts as presented. Motion carried 5-0
District Financial Report/Audit
Jason Boynton – Smith, Schaffer & Associates: presented FY 2020 financial statement summary via video conference. A copy of the complete report is attached or can be found at Forms & Policies – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
Truth in Taxation Report
Superintendent Ed Harris: presented FY 2020 payable 2021 Truth in Taxation Report. He recommended the board certify the levy for FY 2021 of $3,091,526.70 under Action Items. A copy of the complete report is attached or can be found at Forms & Policies – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
World’s Best Workforce Report
Superintendent Ed Harris: presented 2019-2020 World’s Best Workforce Report with the assistance of Shane McBroom/Elementary Principal and Randy Paulson/High School Principal. Due to COVID19 there was a lot of unreportable data. A copy of the complete report is attached or can be found at Forms & Policies – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
Reports
McMahon joined us (in person) at 7:50pm.
Katie Priebe & Lanny Isensee – Activities Committee
Priebe, McMahon & Isensee
Shane McBroom – Elementary Principal
Randy Paulson – High School Principal
Ed Harris – Superintendent
Approval of Consent Items
Lowrey/McMahon motion to approve the Consent Items. Mr. McBroom & Mr. Paulson both thanked Kate Johnson and wished her well.
a. Approve 11/12/2020 Meeting Minutes
b. Approve resignation of Tracy Hom/Elementary Para
c. Approve job post of Elementary Para
d. Approve new hire Debbie Priebe/Elementary Para
e. Approve resignation of Kate Johnson/Elementary Teacher
f. Approve job post of Elementary Teacher
g. Approve new hire Zach Slowiak/JV Baseball Coach
h. Approve job posting of JH Baseball Coach
Motion carried 5-0
1st Reading of District Policies
Isensee noted that the following district policies are before the board for their first reading. The board should refer any questions to Mr. Harris:
a. 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
b. 607 Organization of Grade Levels
2nd Reading of District Policies
Priebe/Thompson motion to approve the following policies:
a. 419 Tobacco-Free Environment
b. 516 Student Medication
Motion carried 5-0
Approved policies can be found at: Forms & Policies – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
Action Items
a. Member Rick Lowrey introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CERTIFY FINAL LEVY FY2021: $3,091,526.70
The motion was duly seconded by Matt McMahon and upon a vote being taken there
on, the following voted in favor thereof: Isensee, Priebe, Lowrey, McMahon, Thompson
And the following voted against the same: none
Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
A complete copy of the resolution is attached.
b. Member Rick Lowrey introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE
The motion was duly seconded by Katie Priebe and upon a vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Isensee, Priebe, Lowrey, McMahon, Thompson
And the following voted against the same: none
Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
A complete copy of the resolution is attached or can be found at:
resolution-signed.pdf (finalsite.net)
c. Vice Chair Isensee introduced newly elected board members Jill Harstad and
Tom Keefe & re-elected board member Katie Priebe. All three then recited and
signed the oath of office witnessed by notary Lorri Lowrey.
Adjournment
Mr. Lowrey thanked the board and is appreciative of this past year serving the district.
The board in turn thanked him. Lowrey/Priebe motion to adjourn at 8:25pm. Motion
carried 5-0
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Josh Thompson
Board Clerk
A complete copy of these minutes is on file in the Chatfield District Office or can be found online: Meeting Minutes – Chatfield Public Schools (chatfieldschools.com)
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