Regular School Board Meeting s15

CENTRAL CASS REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING November 14, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Regular Meeting of the Central Cass School Board was held Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. The meeting was called to order by President Jack Haines with all members present except Chad Priewe and Stefanie Meyer. Others in attendance at the meeting were Chris Bastian, Nikki Wixo, Stephanie Anderson, and Erin Baumgarten.

The Board received communication from the Elroy Berg family.

Mike Lee moved to approve the agenda as presented. Brandy Sprunk seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Stefanie Meyer joined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

Ann Ueland moved to approve the consent agenda for the following: October 10th meeting minutes, Financial Statement, List of Bills (attached), Food Service Report, Student Activity Report, Incidental Report and replenish the incidental fund by $337.25. Mike Lee seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Ann Ueland moved to approve the second reading of Policy VII-H, EL/LEP Policy, Brent Everson seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Brent Everson moved to approve the second reading, as amended, of Section IX-E, Non-Instructional Personnel Who are Employed 10 months or less. Stefanie Meyer seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Brent Everson moved to approve the second reading, as amended, of Section IX-El, Non-Instructional Personnel Who are Employed 12 months. Ann Ueland seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Superintendent Forness updated the board on the Master Planning Process.

Chad Priewe joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

Superintendent Forness presented a proposal for Naming Rights of the Building Project as well as the Athletic Complex. The Policy committee will put together a proposal to bring to the December board meeting.

Brent Everson moved to accept the Superintendent Evaluation as presented with all areas as satisfactory, and as per NDCC 15.1-14.03. Brandy Sprunk seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Administration researched providing transportation for the CCCTEC courses that are off campus. Recommendation from administration is to continue as is for this year. The Board asked administration to survey students in the spring to see if the lack of school provided transportation is affecting enrollment in the off-campus courses.

The Board discussed preparing the Central Cass Courier in-house and sending out quarterly and continue to provide regular updates on the school’s official website. Mike Lee moved to contract with Dave Sena, Bold Leading, a fundraising consultant, for $5,000.00 to guide the Fundraising Committee through the next 3 months of the critical fundraising window. Brent Everson seconded. Assuming a roll vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Mike Lee moved to amend his motion to open the opportunity to additional community organizations. Brent Everson seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried.

Superintendent Forness reported on the following: rapid enrollment funding, security badges, new letterhead recommendation, school store update, roof assessment, building moving estimates, fundraising update, CMaR process update, and staffing update.

Academic Dean Wixo reported on the following: enrollment, secondary license, AP test dates, Dual credit and CCCTEC second semester prep, Healthy Schools Initiative wellness committee formed, Parent Teacher conferences survey, focus on STEM.

Elementary Principal Bastian reported on the following: enrollment, November activities, Parent Teacher Conferences, PTA Book Fair, MSU-M Play Field Trip, Winter Music Programs, Veteran’s program, and Writing workshops.

SRD report is included in the agenda.

The following reported on committee activities:

Technology – Mike Lee Finance - Mike Lee Friends of Fine Arts- Jack Haines Grant Writing-Stefanie Meyer SEEC-Ann Ueland

The December regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A.

Chad Priewe moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

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