PART II SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 777 adopted a resolution proposing placement of Carolyn Maanum on unrequested leave of absence on April 15, 2013, on the grounds of  lack of pupils and financial limitations; and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave was received by Carolyn Maanum by personal service on April 16, 2013, and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave contained a statement setting forth the reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that she was entitled to a hearing before the school board provided she  make a request in writing within fourteen days of receipt of said notice, and that if no hearing was requested within said fourteen day period it constituted acquiescence by Carolyn Maanum to the school board's proposed action, and
WHEREAS, no written request of any kind was received by the school board or superintendent of schools from Carolyn Maanum for a hearing as of May 13, 2013, and
WHEREAS, said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen days after receipt of notice of proposed placement on unrequested leave constitutes acquiescence by Carolyn Maanum to her placement on unrequested leave.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 777 that Carolyn Maanum be and hereby is placed on unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Independent School District No. 777  on the grounds of  lack of pupils and financial limitations effective at the end of the 2012 -13 school year on June 30, 2013 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec.122A.40, Subd.11, without pay or fringe benefits.
 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of placement on unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teacher personally and that an affidavit of same be placed in her file, together with a copy of the notice and resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member A. Pagel and upon vote being taken thereon,  the following voted in favor thereof:  A. Pagel, G. Williams, S. Claussen, S. Vergin, J. Guest, C. Payne and B. McGeary and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
At the May 20, 2013 regular school board meeting, Member B. McGeary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PLACING NATHAN PEDERSON
ON .5 FTE UNREQUESTED LEAVE
OF ABSENCE
WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 777 adopted a resolution proposing placement of Nathan Pederson on .5 FTE unrequested leave of absence on April 15, 2013, on the grounds of  lack of pupils and financial limitations; and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on .5FTE unrequested leave was received by Nathan Pederson by personal service on April 17, 2013, and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on .5 FTE unrequested leave contained a statement setting forth the reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that he was entitled to a hearing before the school board provided he make a request in writing within fourteen days of receipt of said notice, and that if no hearing was requested within said fourteen day period it constituted acquiescence by Nathan Pederson to the school board's proposed action, and
WHEREAS, no written request of any kind was received by the school board or superintendent of schools from Nathan Pederson for a hearing as of May 15, 2013, and
WHEREAS, said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen days after receipt of notice of proposed placement on .5 FTE unrequested leave constitutes acquiescence by Nathan Pederson to his placement on unrequested leave.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 777 that Nathan Pederson be and hereby is placed on .5 FTE unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Independent School District No. 777  on the grounds of  lack of pupils and financial limitations effective at the end of the 2012 -13 school year on June 30, 2013 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec.122A.40, Subd.11, without pay or fringe benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of placement on .5 FTE unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teacher personally and that an affidavit of same be placed in his file, together with a copy of the notice and resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member S. Claussen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:  A. Pagel, G. Williams, S. Claussen, S. Vergin, J. Guest, C. Payne and B. McGeary and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
At the May 20, 2013 regular school board meeting, Member C. Payne introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PLACING AMY SATHER
ON .5 FTE UNREQUESTED LEAVE
OF ABSENCE
WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 777 adopted a resolution proposing placement of Amy Sather on .5 FTE unrequested leave of absence on April 15, 2013, on the grounds of  lack of pupils and financial limitations; and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on .5FTE unrequested leave was received by Amy Sather by personal service on April 17, 2013, and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on .5 FTE unrequested leave contained a statement setting forth the reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that she was entitled to a hearing before the school board provided she make a request in writing within fourteen days of receipt of said notice, and that if no hearing was requested within said fourteen day period it constituted acquiescence by Amy Sather to the school board's proposed action, and
WHEREAS, no written request of any kind was received by the school board or superintendent of schools from Amy Sather for a hearing as of May 15, 2013, and
WHEREAS, said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen days after receipt of notice of proposed placement on .5 FTE unrequested leave constitutes acquiescence by Amy Sather to her placement on unrequested leave.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 777 that Amy Sather be and hereby is placed on .5 FTE unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Independent School District No. 777  on the grounds of  lack of pupils and financial limitations effective at the end of the 2012 -13 school year on June 30, 2013 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec.122A.40, Subd.11, without pay or fringe benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of placement on .5 FTE unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teacher personally and that an affidavit of same be placed in her file, together with a copy of the notice and resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member S. Claussen and upon vote being taken thereon,  the following voted in favor thereof:  A. Pagel, G. Williams, S. Claussen, S. Vergin, J. Guest, C. Payne and B. McGeary and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
2013-2014 Budget:
The proposed 2013-2014 budget was shared with a surplus of $66,700.
Bid Opening for the Sale of the Trades House: One sealed bid was received and opened as follows:
Robert Murray ……………… $69,000 with a certified check of $200.
Second Bid Opening:  No bid was received.
Motion by S. Claussen, seconded by S. Vergin to accept the bid from Robert Murray in the amount of $69,000 for the buildings and trades house.  Motion carried unanimously.
K-6 Student Handbook:  The first reading of the K-6 Student Handbook took place.
MSHSL Membership Resolution:  Motion by S. Vergin, seconded by S. Claussen to renew our annual membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) for 2013-2014.  Motion carried unanimously.
2013 Referendum Resolution:  
Member B. McGeary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONDUCTING A
REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION ELECTION IN 2013
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD of Independent School District No. 777, State of Minnesota, a follows:
1. The Board hereby declares its intent to hold a Referendum Revenue Authorization election in 2013 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17,
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by C. Payne and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof:  G. Williams, A. Pagel, S. Claussen, S. Vergin, J. Guest, B. McGeary and C. Payne and the following voted against the same:  None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.   
Review of Probationary Teachers – Executive Session:
The board moved into executive session at 6:14 p.m. for the review of probationary teachers.
The board moved out of executive session at 6:42 p.m.
Donations:
$6,000 from Scotty’s for iPads at Northside Elementary
$1,000 from the Thompson family for the John Thompson Memorial Scholarship
$500 from Dr. Roger & Kathleen Bauer for the ACMC Scholarship
$500 from Dr. Rick & Anita Horecka for the ACMC Scholarship
$500 from Rose Ann Petersen for the Tom Petersen Memorial Scholarship
$200 from Wresting Boosters for the Wrestling Boosters Scholarship
$100 from Marilyn Anderson for the Jerry Ellingson Memorial Scholarship
$100 from Susan Dickson for the Class of 1963 Scholarship
Future School Board Meeting Dates:
Monday, June 17, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Senior High Media Center
Monday, July 15, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Senior High Media Center
Monday, August 19, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Senior High Media Center
Adjournment:
Motion by S. Claussen to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.
Shelly Vergin, Clerk
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