OFFICIAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The regular board meeting of the Board of Education of the Frederick Area School District #6-2 was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman, Lance Podoll with board members Jeff Forsting, Richard Schlosser, Eric Sumption, and Dennis Walworth Jr. present. Also present were C.E.O./Secondary Principal, Randy Barondeau; Elementary Principal, Ann Hegge; Business Manager, Lynn Delzer; Technical Coordinator, Cynthia Rall; Teacher, Kelly Duxbury; and Student.

The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Action 10-059 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Schlosser to approve the agenda with

one addition-New Business Review cell phone policy. All aye, carried.

The financial report for the month of September 2009 was presented as follows:

The bills for the Frederick Area School District were presented.

OCTOBER 2009 EXPENDITURE LIST

GENERAL FUND

174.20 AMERIPRIDE LINEN SUPPLY CO. INC SERV

158.00 BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA INN LODGING-FALL CONF

498.60 BONN EXPRESS VEHICLE GAS & DIESEL

166.05 CAMBIUM LEARNING, INC EIS-RTI SUPPLIES

112.09 CENEX - ELLENDALE VEHICLE GAS

25.85 CENGAGE LEARNING SUPPLIES

90.46 CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC SUPPLIES

181.39 COLE PAPERS MAINT SUPPLIES

1,468.23 COMMUNITY STORE FFVP-FRUIT/VEGETABLES/LABOR

505.08 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC EIS-RTI SUPPLIES

51.26 DAKOTA DUST-TEX, INC. MAINT SERV

20.00 DAKOTA ELECTRONICS MO SERV

48.42 ELLENDALE TRUE VALUE MAINT SUPPLIES

3,002.18 ERDMANN OIL CO. HEATING FUEL

(391.63) FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND PERDIEM/COOP EXP

150.00 GRAVES IT SOLUTION TITLE IID-TECH SERV

614.25 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO. SUPPLIES

1,592.00 HUB AREA TECHNICAL SCHOOL MO FEE

354.33 JAMES VALLEY COOP. TELE. CO. TELEPHONE

250.00 JANEEN OUTKA TITLE II A-DATA ANALYSIS

12.02 KLEIN'S SUPPLIES

699.50 LEARNING A-Z TITLE & GAPS-READ A-Z LICENSE

16,549.63 MID STATES SCHOOL BUS, INC BUSING

691.42 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL CORP MAINT SUPPLIES

55.89 NORTH CENTRAL FARMERS ELEVATOR VEHICLE GAS

18.84 OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES

530.61 PRAIRIE EDGE SUPPLIES

35.00 QUALITY WELDING, INC. MAINT SERV

187.49 SEYER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. MAINT SERV

1,705.00 STEEL STRUCTURES OF ABERDEEN, INC MAINT SERV

30.00 TAYLOR MUSIC, INC MUSIC REPAIRS

950.00 TIE TITLE IID-UNITED STREAMING LICENSE

212.67 TOWN OF FREDERICK UTILITIES

30,748.83 GENERAL FUND TOTAL

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

7,069.00 ABERDEEN ASPHALT, INC. STREET/PARKING LOT

81.22 CENGAGE LEARNING ACCOUNTING TEXTBOOK

54.00 FOLLET EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS MATH TEXTBOOK

4,411.94 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND LOAN PYMT

17,580.48 HEWLETT-PACKARD FINANCIAL SERVICES LEASE (4 MO)

939.00 HUB AREA TECHNICAL SCHOOL MO FEE

244.24 PEARSON EDUCATION CHEMISTRY TEXTBOOKS

1,461.75 WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY CENTER SMARTBOARD

31,841.63 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TOTAL

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

10.00 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND SPED WORKSHOP FEE

18,979.21 NORTH CENTRAL SPECIAL ED COOP SPED COOP EXP

82.94 RESEARCH PRESS PUBLISHERS SUPPLIES

19,072.15 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND TOTAL

FOOD SERVICE

143.22 AMERIPRIDE LINEN SUPPLY CO. INC SERV

124.34 CHILD AND ADULT NUTRITION SERV FOOD

22.68 COMMUNITY STORE FOOD

4,996.07 CWD-ABERDEEN FOOD/SUPPLIES

91.77 EARTHGRAINS COMPANY FOOD

34.25 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND DUES

36.25 SNA DUES

5,448.58 FOOD SERVICE FUND TOTAL

Action 10-060 Motion by Walworth and seconded by Sumption to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on September 14th, the financial reports, and the bills of the Frederick Area School District. All aye, carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Action 10-061 Motion by Schlosser and seconded by Forsting to approve the Civil Rights

section of the policy manual. All aye, carried.

An update was given regarding the playground improvements. At this point, no work can be done until it dries up.

An update was given regarding the library consolidation. Mr. Barondeau along with board members Richard Schlosser and Eric Sumption attended a library meeting. Further discussion/meetings need to occur to establish timelines, finances, etc.

At 7:14 p.m, patron Tami Nickelson joined the meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion was held on thank you and congratulations. A complete listing can be found

in the school newsletter.

Action 10-062 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Schlosser to approve the fuel quote

from Erdmann Oil for 1500 gallons of #1 heating oil at $2.1277. All aye,

carried.

Discussion was held on the next section of the policy manual-Administration. Revisions

were made and Board will review and approve at next meeting.

No date has been set for a board retreat.

No surplus at this time.

At 7:26 p.m. patron Tami Nickelson left the meeting.

Action 10-063 Motion by Walworth and seconded by Schlosser to help fund the

education lawsuit in the amount of $3500.00. All aye, carried.

Discussion was held in regards to votech driver and bus contract. The district is in need

of a person to drive the votech route. Board directed Mr. Barondeau to contact several

bus companies for new contract quotes and to contact school attorney regarding current

bus contract.

Discussion was held on transportation/student conduct policy. Board tabled this until

next month.

Discussion was held in regards to upgrading school vehicle. Board directed Mr.

Barondeau to look for a vehicle that was 2004 & newer, with less than 50,000 miles and

for a cost of $7000-$10,000.00.

Discussion was held in regards to senior privileges. Board tabled this until next month.

A review was done on current attendance/absenteeism policy due to possible H1N1

effect. No changes were made to current policy.

Action 10-064 Motion by Walworth and seconded by Forsting to approve a price increase

for adult meals to $2.45 and to designate the board president as the

hearing official to comply with state regulations for our food service

program. All aye, carried.

Action 10-065 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Walworth to offer fresh fruits &

vegetables to our high school students on a fee basis as follows:

$20.00 for the remainder of 1st semester and $30.00 for 2nd semester.

Four aye and one naye (Schlosser.) Motion carried.

An update was given on Homeland Security. A meeting is to be held next week. We will

requesting monies for new door locks and a library video access system similar to main

office system.

Discussion was held in regards to the current cell phone policy. Board directed

administration to check on other school’s policy.

Richard Schlosser gave the Hub Area Technical Report. A new table saw from Sawstop

has been purchased and new signs have been installed on the building.

Action 10-066 At 9:09 p.m. with a motion by Schlosser and seconded by Sumption to go

into executive session for student and personnel matters. All aye, carried.

Action 10-067 At 9:55 p.m. Chairman, Podoll declared the Frederick Area Board of

Education out of executive session.

Action 10-068 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Schlosser to offer/accept the

coop coaching contract to Troy Grabowska for Junior High girls

basketball. All aye, carried.

Action 10-069 At 9:56 p.m. with no further business and with a motion by Forsting and

seconded by Walworth for adjournment. All aye, carried.

Lance Podoll

Chairman

Lynn R Delzer

Business Manager