The regular meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School District #239 was called to order by Chairperson Chris Grindland at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 in the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Chris Grindland, Joyce Iverson, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier and Amy Woxland
Members absent: Matt Helgemoe
Administration Present: Superintendent Jon Thompson, Angela Shepard and Jake Timm
District Personnel: Laura Hahn
Motion by Woxland, seconded by Iverson to adopt the agenda with the following addition: Old Business Item B. School Climate Questionnaire. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments: Linsey Meyer addressed the board regarding the school’s lunch as well as the school doors not being open until 8:00 a.m.
Motion by Woxland, seconded by Sawle to approve the following consent agenda items: January 24, 2022 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes, February 2, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes; January hand payables, wires & payroll liabilities in the amount of $2,493,337.73, Donations in the amount of $10,976.25, January payroll in the amount of $306,395.18, February board bills in the amount of $165,337.81 and Fund Summary Reports; PERSONNEL: Resignations: Ricky Smith – Assistant Track Coach, Haley Keefauver – Assistant Track Coach and Blake Lea – JV/Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach; Hires: Raquela McManimon-Myers – .53 Middle School Special Education Teacher (through the end of the 21-22 school year), Kari Mueller – Schansberg – Paraprofessional and Emma Olson – Kids Club. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Michel, seconded by Schollmeier to rescind Policy 491 – Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing and Face Coverings Motion carried unanimously.
The board briefly reviewed a School Climate Survey that was put together by Vice-Chairperson Woxland. No action was taken.
Motion by Woxland, second by Michel to the Senior Class Trip to Florida March 26 – April 1, 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Sawle to approve the first reading of the following policies: #422 – Policies Incorporated by Reference and #423 – Employee-Student Relations. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sawle, seconded by Michel to approve the MSBA Model Policy Technical Revisions. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Michel, seconded by Schollmeier to authorize Superintendent Thompson to advertise for quotes for Property, Liability and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Woxland, seconded by Michel to approve Application for Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys and Girls Golf with Lewiston-Altura. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Woxland to approve the final draft of the 2022-2023 school year calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Woxland to approve the Superintendent Interview Questions. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sawle, seconded by Michel to approve the Staff Input Form. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Thompson presented the Superintendent’s report.
The Elementary Principal, MS/HS Principal, Activities reports and highlights from Community Education were all reviewed.
INFORMATION:
Regular Monthly Meetings beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Forum Room – March 21, April 18, May 16
Director Schollmeier asked the members of the public that were present if there was anything else they wanted to discuss. There was a discussion among the board and the public regarding school lunches and the doors not opening until 8:00 a.m. A member of the public also asked for clarification regarding masks on busses and vans.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Woxland, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:46 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Chris Grindland, Chairperson
Matt Helgemoe, Clerk
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