Two meetings in one night for Clearbrook-Gonvick board
Wed, 08/28/2024 - 1:02pm
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Clearbrook-Gonvick school board met in regular session on Monday, August 19. The board on the recommendation of Ehlers Public Finance Advisors advised the board on the referendum that will expire in 2025. The original referendum was started in 2016. Minnesota Statutes allows school boards to renew an existing operating referendum one-time for the same term and same amount. The authority of $549.78 per pupil was approved in a December 2014 mail in ballot election for a 10-year term. Due to legislative changes, current authority is $364.09 per pupil. Funding sources have not kept pace with inflation or costs of providing services. The board passed the resolution authorizing the renewal. This would bring in approximately $196,000 for the district.
Principals report
Josh Tharaldson submitted his report with an elementary Open House being planned for August 28 starting at 2:00 p.m.
New teachers have been paired up with a staff member for mentoring throughout the school year. Also last year's first year teachers will continue the program as well.
The school leadership team meeting was held August 13 to got our goals before the school year begins.
The Title and American Indian Education Aid Applications was approve for the 24-25 school years. The newly hired American Indian Education program coordinator, Heather Brandt will be leading the application meeting on August 28.
August 28th is Kindergarten entrance conference and first to 12 grade open house.
September 3 is the first day of School with Homecoming Week already planned for September 16 to 20
Superintendent report
Ryan Grow stated there were four new teachers this year and all first year teachers from last year were back from last year.
They are still in need of a Technology Specialist and a cook.
There were four candidates that filed for the school board. Four for the 4 year term and two for the 2 year term. The four year term has Scott Abel, Robbie Pond, Kayla Walberg and Vern Wittenberg. They are presently held by Scott, Kayla and Vern. Jamie Wishard did not file again. For the two year position that Jill Nelson resigned from and Ryan Solee was appointed. There were two filings and they included Vance Norgaard and Ryan Solee.
The district has switched from McNeil to North West Corp. to provide training for different departments. There will be an option to look at a video.
They will be receiving CPI training through BRIC.
This would be the last time to approve the student handbook.
The legislators have been very quiet.
The audit is done with help from Paula and Melissa. Eide Bailey will be presenting the audit to the board. The district had to pay $6,000 in sales tax.
Work on the gym floor is complete and the warranty is still going. Rogers Two W ay on the buses and putting fertilizer spray on the grounds to kill the weeks.
Consent Calendar
The consent Calendar was approved. Bills to Ness Sealcoat Service were $47,964.51; Knutson, Flynn & Deans $38,678.75; ATSR, Bond referendum consultants $15,552.00; Clearwater-Polk Electric $8,369.45; KKCQ-FM $4.500.00; At Your Service Lawn Care $3,200.00; Thompson Auto Repair Inc. $2,261.00; Listrom Disposal $1,755.00; Farmers Publishing $1,199.45; Garden Valley $1,138.54.
Donations received for the school included $2,500 for athletic and $1,000 for library.
New business
The board hired Abigail Lauderbaugh as the Junior High Volleyball Coach at Step 1, $1,800 Tate Maesse as the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Step 1 $3,6000 and Jon Gerlofs as the Assistant Football Coach at Step 1 $3,600.
The board approved the job descriptions and duties of the following positions: Career and Technical Education Teacher; Early Childhood Coordinator/Teacher; American Indian Education Coordinator; Administrative Assistant/Testing Coordinator and Pre-K-12 Floating Substitute Teacher.
The handbook included more on harassment, class trip and cell phone use and safety. Cell phone can be used if it relates to curriculum and passing between classes.
They approved the event worker pay schedule as they are finding a hard time getting people to help with school events. Ticket sellers will get $50 per event for volleyball, football, basketball, baseball and softball. Junior high officials for volleyball, football and basketball is $40 per game. Crowd control for volleyball and basketball is $75.00 per game. They are looking for people to work the clock, do chains, be a PA announcer watch the shot clock and various positions with payments from $30, $40 or $50. School needs help.
The council approved the Mental Health Therapy Services agreement with Steller Human Services for the school year. The amount was $11,000 compared to $10,500 last year. There will be a new local person in charge.