The regular monthly meeting of Stevens Township will be held the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at Loveland Town Hall.
Independent School District #771
Chokio-Alberta Public School
Official Minutes
Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2009 7:00 p.m. Chokio
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Howe and Chair Steve Howe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were: Mark Gibson, Steve Howe, Kirby Johnson, Brian Sletten, Kurt Staples. Others Present: Members Absent: Jacob Marty.
Motion by Kurt Staples seconded by Brian Sletten to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Mark Gibson seconded by Kurt Staples to approve the regular meeting minutes from October 19, 2009.
Motion Carried Unanimously (5-0).
Financial Report given by Supt. Farwell.
Motion by Kirby Johnson seconded by Brian Sletten to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Mark Gibson seconded by Kirby Johnson to approve the following personnel items:
Jen Kill = Leave of Absence request
Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Kurt Staples seconded by Kirby Johnson to approve the FY09 Financial Audit Report. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Mark Gibson seconded by Kurt Staples to seek pairing with nearby districts in volleyball, baseball, and softball for year 2010-2011. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Brian Sletten seconded by Kurt Staples to approve disconnecting the water services to the Alberta building and manse. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
First Reading: District Policies
#201Legal Status of the School Board
#202School Board Officers
#203Operation of the School Board – Gov. Rules
#205Open Meetings and Closed Meetings
#206Public Participation in School Board Meetings
#207Public Hearings
#208Development, Adoption & Implementation
#209Code of Ethics
#210Conflict of Interest School Board Members
Motion by Mark Gibson seconded by Brian Sletten to approve the following District Policies. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
#420Sexually and Transmitted Diseases
#506Student Discipline
#516Student Medication
#532Use of Peace Officers
#533Wellness
#709Student Transportation Safety Policy
#515Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
Supt. Farwell: Report Given
Lori Maher: Report Given
Board Report: Report Given
Motion by Mark Gibson seconded by Kirby Johnson to approve to pay half of the SJJK estimate for the furnace for the bus garage. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Brian Sletten seconded by Kirby Johnson to approve the 2010 Early Childhood Screening Agreement with S.T.G. Public Health. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Mark Gibson seconded by Kurt Staples to support VOCAL in the steps they need to take to move on with the building plans and loan terms. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
Motion by Kirby Johnson seconded by Kurt Staples to adjourn. Motion carried Unanimously (5-0).
The next meeting will be held Monday, December 21, 2009.
Brian Sletten, Clerk
