MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #239
The regular meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School District #239 was called to order by Chairperson John Linder at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Members Present: Chris Grindland, John Linder, Bonnie Prinsen, Kathy Wade and Valarie Howe. Jeff Michel present via Zoom.
Members Absent: Joyce Iverson
Administration Present: Superintendent Jon Thompson, Jake Timm and Angela Shepard
District Office Personnel: Toni Oian
Motion by Wade, seconded by Grindland to adopt the agenda with a revised $167,854.65 of board bills and adding Item G. to the consent agenda, Executive order 20-94. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no public comments.
Joyce Iverson joined the Zoom meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Bonnie Prinsen presented Chuck Ehler with a plaque in recognition of the Board Resolution passed in October naming the Charles J. Ehler Learning Center.
Motion by Wade, seconded by Prinsen to approve the following consent agenda items: November 23, 2020
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes; November hand payables, wires & payroll liabilities in the amount of $328,012.30; November payroll in the amount of $306,212.30; November board bills in the amount of $167,854.65; Fund Summary Reports; Personnel: Resignation of Abby Selleck – Paraprofessional, Hire of Lauren Honken, Josie Brown, Ashlyn Miller, and Ryan Prinsen – Kids Club Supervisors. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Thompson discussed Executive Order 20-94 which requires school districts to use 30 minutes of instructional time per day to allow teacher preparation time.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Howe to approve the transfer of $42,500 from the General Fund to the Community Service Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Howe, seconded by Prinsen to approve the General Obligation School Board Bond Payment, payable to Bond Trust Services in the amount of $2,080,650 [$1,560,000 Principal| $520,650 Interest] to be paid as a hand payable prior to the next regular board meeting in January. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Wade, second by Grindland to approve the Resolution Supporting Form A Application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation. With a roll call vote of 7:0, motion carries unanimously.
Superintendent Thompson presented the Superintendent’s report.
Due to the 6:15 Truth-in-Taxation meeting, Grindland made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting in order to go into the Truth-in-Taxation meeting, the motion was seconded by Wade. Motion carried unanimously.
The Truth-in-Taxation hearing was called to order by Chairperson Linder at 6:15 PM.
Toni Oian, Business Manager presented information on 2020 Levy, payable in 2021. Mr. Thompson presented additional information.
Public Comments were made by Eileen Loken, owner of Loken’s Inn. Their business’ property tax increase on the school portion was over $1,700, she came to the meeting to listen and get information and also wanted to board to know that businesses are struggling and businesses need to be around to pay taxes.
Moved by Prinsen, seconded by Iverson to certify the final Levy Certification 2020 Payable 2021 in the amount of $2,006,324.90. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Howe, seconded by Prinsen to adjourn the Truth-in-Taxation meeting and go back into the regular meeting at 7:05 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Thompson finished presenting his report.
INFORMATION:
Monday, January 4, 2021, 5:30 p.m. -Organizational Board Meeting – Forum Room
Monday, January 25, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. – Regular month – Forum Room
Moved by Prinsen, seconded by Howe, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
John Linder, Chairperson
Bonnie Prinsen, Clerk
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