April 19
Approved Minutes
Members of the Board of Education, East Central ISD #2580, met in session on Monday, April 19, 2010, at Crossroads Learning Center. The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Members Kester, Jensen, Ecklund, Domogalla, Melhus, Thomsen, and Jansen; Absent: Fogt; Supt. Peura; Secretary Fahey; Business Manager Renee Eiffler; Marlana Benzie-Lourey of the Askov American; Teacher Nancy Klar; Technology Director Joe Chryst; 3Com Representative Jeff Stan.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Ms. Domogalla to accept the agenda with the removal of the recommendation to hire Joy Delaney, paraprofessional and the recommendation to sign the contract with Safety Enterprises. Motion unanimously carried.
There were no comments from the floor.
Written reports are on file from Community Education Director Toni Groe, Food Service Kathy Smith, Teacher Jan Kurhajetz.
Business Manager, Renee Eiffler presented the budget.
Supt. Peura asked Board Members to volunteer to hand out diplomas at graduation. Mr. Thomsen and Mr. Ecklund volunteered to hand out diplomas. Peura acknowledged Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7, 2010.
Jeff Stan from 3com presented information regarding the purchase and details of investing in a larger computer server.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Mr. Jansen to approve the East Central Confidential Clerical and Accounting Employee 2009-2011 contract. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Mr. Thomsen to approve the Sandstone Lions Club Non-School Use of Facilities application. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Ms. Domogalla, second by Mr. Ecklund to approve Harvest Christian School Non-School Use of Facilities application. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Ms. Domogalla to approve the resignation of Superintendent Jeff Peura effective June 30, 2010. Motion unanimously passed with thanks for his service to East Central School District.
Motion by Ms. Domogalla, second by Ms. Melhus to approve the resignation of teacher, Dane Quigley, effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Motion unanimously passed with thanks for his service to East Central School District.
Motion by Ms. Melhus, second by Mr. Ecklund to approve the resignation and MOU of teacher, Nancy Klar effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Motion unanimously passed with thanks for her service to East Central School District.
Motion by Mr. Thomsen, second by Ms. Domogalla to approve the resignation and MOU of teacher Kaye Johnson effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Motion unanimously passed with thanks for her service to East Central School District.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Mr. Thomsen to approve the resignation of paraprofessional Oliver Simmons effective April 9, 2010. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Ms. Domogalla, second by Mr. Ecklund to approve a Resiliency Award to a senior class member at East Central. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Mr. Thomsen, second by Mr. Ecklund to approve the 2010-2011 Resolution for Membership in the MSHSL. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Ms. Kester, second by Mr. Thomsen to approve the Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety contract with Resource Training. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Ms. Domogalla to approve the extra curricular assignment: Darrin Kvam – Assistant Track Coach for 2009-2010 season. Motion unanimously passed.
Motion by Mr. Ecklund, second by Mr. Thomsen to approve canvassing the One Day Bond Election on May 10, 2010 at 8:30 pm. Motion unanimously passed.
Chair Kester adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.
There will be a Finance Committee Meeting in the District Office on April 27, 2010 at 3pm.
There will be a School Board Work Session on May 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Community Board Room.
The One Day Bond Election and Canvassing will take place at East Central on May 10, 2010.
The next regular board meeting is on May 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Community Board Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Jansen, Clerk
