School Board Proceedings of November 10, 2014
Monday, NOvember 10, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the School Board, Independent School District #85, Brown County, Springfield, Minnesota was held in the District Board Room on Monday, November 10, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tews.
ROLL CALL: Members present: Charles Tews, Kathy Pederson, Doug Robertson, Megan Quesenberry, Scott Jones, Jeff Kretsch and Justin Roiger. Also in attendance were Superintendent Kottke, Principal Moriarty and Principal Kuehn, media and SEA.
APPROVE AGENDA: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVE THE MINUTES: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2014, regular meeting as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the treasurer’s report as printed. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVE THE DISTRICT BILLS: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the bills as printed. Motion carried 7-0.
OCTOBER BILLS: TOTAL 171,767.46
Resolution Accepting a Gift, Donation, Contribution or Bequest: : A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the gifts, donations, etc. in the amount of $821.06. Motion carried 7-0.
Allan & Darla Stark Football Program 100.00
PAWS Ed Helper – 1st grade map 711.06
Mary Ann Tauer Tiger Football 10.00
TOTAL 821.06
COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: The board heard reports from the following:
Administrators: Mr. Jeff Kuehn, PK-6 Principal; Mr. Pat Moriarty, High School Principal
Congratulatory Action and Recognition: A motion was, seconded and carried to approve the Congratulatory and Recognition as printed.
Cross Country All Conference was awarded to Andrew Nachreiner, Dillon Nachreiner and Sydney Hauger. Jenny Thorston was awarded All Conference in VB, while Molly Dunn was honorable mention. Molly Dunn, Amy Davis, Taylor Milbrath, and Katie Rosentengel were Academic All State. Carter Erickson, Ryan Fleischer, Michael O’Callaghan and Jake Vanderwerf were selected All Conference, while Colling Ahlness and Sam Baier were honorable mention. Natalie Timm and Michael O’Callaghan will represent our school in the Monnesota Excel Award.
Motion carried 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS: Resolution Canvassing the Votes in the School District General Election:
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 85, as follows:
It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 4, 2014, was in all respects duly and legally called and held
As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 1591 votes were cast at said election on the election of the following vacancies on the board caused by the expiration of term on the first Monday in January immediately following the general election: three (3) school board members for a four (4) year term. The general election results are as follows:
4 year term
Candidate Jeffrey Kretsch, 850 votes
Candidate Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, 845 votes
Candidate Charles Tews, 791 votes
Write In, 26 votes
Candidate Jeffrey Kretsch, Candidate Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, and Candidate Charles Tews having received the highest number of votes are elected to four year terms beginning the first Monday in January, 2015
The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.
(Attach Abstract and Return of Votes Cast)
A motion was, seconded and carried to Formal Adoption of the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES
WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for school board members held on November 4, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 85, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute certificates of election on behalf of the school board of Independent School District No. 85 to the following candidates:
Jeffrey Kretsch
Kathryn Pederson
Charles Tews
who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be elected to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election, based on the results of the canvass.
2. The certificate of election shall be in substantially the form attached hereto.
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CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
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(Full 4 Year Term)
This is to certify as follows:
1. The School Board of Independent School District No. 85 on November 10, 2014 canvassed the general election of school board members held on November 4, 2014.
2. Jeffrey Kretsch, Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, and Charles Tews received the (largest/second largest/third largest) number of votes cast for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 85 for a full four year term.
3. There are three (3) full four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election.
4. Therefore Jeffrey Kretsch, Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, and Charles Tews (are) elected to the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 85 for a full four year term beginning the first Monday in January, 2015 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2019.
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By authority of the School Board of Independent School District No. 85, pursuant to resolution dated November 10, 2014.
Dated: ____________ Chair__________________
Dated: ____________ Clerk__________________
3. After the time for contesting the election has passed and the candidate has filed all campaign financial reports required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certificates to the persons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail.
The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certificate a form of acceptance of office and oath of office in substantially the form attached hereto
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
AND OATH OF OFFICE
To: Jeff Kretsch, Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, Charles Tews
The following acceptance and oath of office must be filed with the school district clerk within 30 days of the date of mailing or personal service of the certificate of election.
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(4 Year Term)
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
I hereby accept the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 85 for a term beginning the first Monday in January, 2015 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2019.
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Date:__________ _________________________ Signature
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF BROWN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of ______________, 20__ by Jeff Kretsch, Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, and Charles Tews.
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Notary Public
OATH OF OFFICE
I swear/affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, and that I will discharge faithfully the duties of the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 85 to the best of my judgment and ability.
Date: _____________ Signature_________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF BROWN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _____________, 20__ by Jeff Kretsch, Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, Charles Tews.
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Notary Public
A motion was made, seconded and carried for Formal Adoption of the Resolution Approving the Issuance of Election Certificates for four year terms to Jeffrey Kretsch, Mandy (Kuelbs) Rasset, and Charles Tews. Motion carried 7-0
2014-2015 Seniority List: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the 2014-2015 seniority list as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Extra-Curricular Assignment – JH Girls Basketball – Dillon Schultz: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve Dillon Schultz as junior high basketball coach. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion to Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 8:52 pm. Motion carried 7-0.
Kathryn Pederson, Clerk