SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 2, 2008
A special meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 518, Worthington, Minnesota, was held at the District Administration Office, 1117 Marine Avenue, Worthington, Minnesota on January 2, 2008, at 7:45 a.m.
The following were present: BOARD MEMBERS – Lori Dudley, Joel Lorenz, Linden Olson, Bob Jirele, Lowell Nystrom, Steve Schnieder, Brad Shaffer ABSENT – None
ADMINISTRATORS – John Landgaard, Superintendent, Dave Skog, Director of Management Services
1. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Lorenz and unanimously passed to approve the agenda for the January 2, 2008, Special School Board meeting.
2. John Landgaard was appointed temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing a permanent Chairman for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009, School Board.
3. The following nomination was made for Chairman: Steve Schnieder
Being no other nominations, Steve Schnieder was unanimously elected Chairman for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009, by a vote of 7-0.
4. The following nomination was made for Vice-Chairman: Lowell Nystrom
Being no other nominations, Lowell Nystrom was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009, by a vote of 7-0.
5. The following nomination was made for Clerk: Linden Olson
Being no other nominations, Linden Olson was unanimously elected Clerk for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009, by a vote of 7-0.
6. The following nomination was made for Treasurer: Joel Lorenz
Being no other nominations, Joel Lorenz was unanimously elected Treasurer for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009, by a vote of 7-0.
7. Motion by Member Lorenz, seconded by Member Dudley and unanimously passed to appoint Lisa Ahrenstorff and David Skog Deputy Clerk for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009.
8. Motion by Member Olson, seconded by Member Shaffer and unanimously passed to appoint Pat Morphew and David Skog Deputy Treasurer for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009.
9. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Jirele and unanimously passed to appoint David Skog as the designated Food Service Authority for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009.
10. Motion by Member Olson, seconded by Member Dudley and unanimously passed to appoint the following Board Representatives to District 518 Committees:
Community Education Advisory Council – Lori Dudley
Minnesota State High School League – Bob Jirele
Worthington-Crailsheim International, Inc. Committee – Lori Dudley
District Continuing Education Committee – Brad Shaffer
District Technology Committee Board Representative – Linden Olson
MSBA Communication Network – Dave Skog, Alternate – Joel Lorenz
District Staff Development Committee – Linden Olson
Early Agency/Early Intervention – Steve Schnieder
ALC Governing Board – Lowell Nystrom
Cable 3 Joint Powers Board – Bob Jirele
School to Work Committee – Bob Jirele
Nobles County Integration Collaborative – Steve Schnieder
Healthy Youth/Healthy Communities Coalition Committee – Steve Schnieder
Tri County Day Treatment Joint Powers Board – Brad Shaffer, Alternate – Betty McAllister
Joint City/County/School Committee – Lowell Nystrom and Lori Dudley
MSBA Legislative Liaison – Present - Linden Olson
11. Motion by Member Lorenz, seconded by Member Shaffer and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Instructional Committee for January 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Lori Dudley
Joel Lorenz
Bob Jirele
12. Motion by Member Lorenz, seconded by Member Nystrom and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Operations Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Linden Olson
Lowell Nystrom
Brad Shaffer
13. Motion by Member Shaffer, seconded by Member Jirele and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Classified Negotiations Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Bob Jirele
Joel Lorenz
Linden Olson
14. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Nystrom and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Licensed Negotiations Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Lori Dudley
Lowell Nystrom
Brad Shaffer
15. Motion by Member Lorenz, seconded by Member Shaffer and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Compensation Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Bob Jirele
Lori Dudley
Brad Shaffer
16. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Lorenz and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Meet and Confer Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Lori Dudley
Lowell Nystrom
Brad Shaffer
17. Motion by Member Shaffer, seconded by Member Dudley and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Graduation Standards/No Child Left Behind Steering Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Joel Lorenz
Lori Dudley
Lowell Nystrom
18. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Shaffer and unanimously passed to appoint the following board members to the Community Relations Committee for January 1, 2008, to January 1, 2009:
Bob Jirele
Linden Olson
Steve Schnieder
19. Motion by Member Olson, seconded by Member Lorenz and unanimously passed to approve a mileage reimbursement rate equal to the IRS rate per mile for the 2008 year.
20. Motion by Member Olson, seconded by Member Dudley to approve a maximum meal reimbursement rate of $35.00 per diem for the 2008 year.
21. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Shaffer and unanimously passed to approve compensation for positions of the District 518 School Board for 2008 as follows:
Chairperson - $2,835
Vice Chairperson - $2,450
Clerk - $2,645
Treasurer - $2,645
Director - $2,350
Negotiations, meetings of appointed committees, special board meetings, board workshops and meetings of board members out of region - $25.00 for up to two hours; $50.00 for two to four hours; $100.00 for four to six hours; and $150.00 for more than six hours up to a full day (not including regular monthly meetings).
20. Motion by Member Nystrom, seconded by Member Dudley to go to closed session for personnel legal matter. Motion carried 7 to 0.
Into closed session 7:58 a.m.
Returned to open session at 8:42 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 a.m.
Linden Olson, Clerk
Lisa Ahrenstorff, Deputy Clerk