The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Chair Jacobson.
Members present: Randy Jacobson, Dr. Craig Kaddatz, Brenda Full, Greg Pederson, Alan Saltee, and Kari Harding.
Members absent: Supt. Loren Hacker
Others present: Laurie Yackley (Recording Secretary), Jeanne Anderson, Ellie Beman, Sandi Arndt, Dr. Bob Slaba.
Motion by Harding, seconded by Saltee and carried unanimously to adopt the business agenda.
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Harding and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2008, regular meeting.
Motion by Harding, seconded by Saltee and carried unanimously to pay all elementary and secondary bills as follows: (Itemized list of bills filed in District Office in Supplement P Book)
Bills dated 3/11/08
General 54,434.59
Food Service 33,498.61
Transportation 1,391.67
Comm. Service 969.71
Capital Outlay 2,511.91
Debt Redempt. 250.00
Total 93,055.49
Bills dated 3/11/08
General 62,775.90
Motion by Pederson, seconded by Kaddatz and carried unanimously to approve the following contracts with the Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative for 2008-09:
Service Cooperative
Membership Dues $1,432.55
Cooperative
Purchasing 150.00
Environment/Occupational
H & S Management
Program 4,620.65
Health & Safety
Management
Assistance 6,000.00
Regional Mgmnt.
Information Center 11,408.55
Technology Services 1,600.00
E-Rate Coordinator
Services 1,500.00
Special Education
Services 88,513.57
Regional Special
Needs Projects 4,773.87
The following items were discussed:
1. H. S. Principal’s Report - Dr. Slaba handed out a sample activities brochure which is being developed by Susan Kamrath to hand out to prospective students.
2. Elementary Principal’s Report - Ms. Arndt reported on the 4th & 5th graders overnight trip to the Science Museum. The kids were all very well behaved. Mrs. Lisa Hansen did an online blog while they were there. The K-4 Music Program is next Tuesday and the end of of the 3rd quarter is next week.
3. SW/WC SC Insurance Overview - information
4. Board Retreat - Call Supt. Hacker if you have any questions/suggestions.
5. Communications:
a. MSBA Day at the Capitol - April 9-10 - Let Supt. Hacker know if you are going
b. Legislative Update - It’s hopeful that our legislation will go through
c. Special Education Funding - info.
d. Elementary Translucent Gym Panels
Motion by Full, seconded by Harding and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
Brenda Full, Clerk
Approved:
4/16
LEGAL NOTICE
CANBY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #891
ATTENTION: FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
The Canby Independent School District #891 is requesting proposals for food service management services. The Food Service Management Company would provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines and Minnesota Department of Education guidelines.
Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to:
Superintendent Loren Hacker
Canby Independent School District #891
307 1st Street West
Canby, MN 56220
The Canby Independent School District #891 Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the school district.
A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2008, at 2:00 P.M. at the Canby Independent School District #891 Board Room, 307 1st Street West, Canby, MN 56220.
All proposals must be submitted no later than May 13, 2008, at 2:00 P.M. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope and addressed to Canby Independent School District #891 and be clearly marked: Food Service Management Proposal.
4/9, 4/16