Information on possible building project presented at meeting
Tue, 07/24/2018 - 10:40am
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The Clearbrook-Gonvick School board members were presented information regarding the possible building project from Glen Chico and Jason Splett of ICS at their meeting on Monday, July 16. They gave preliminary information on the estimated tax rates for capital and debt service levies for the proposed new debt. They had graphs that showed the existing commitments for the original building of the school property which will be over is 2021. Charts showing the estimated annual tax impact that would be in 2019 for varies types of properties were also presented.
The next building Committee meeting was set for Wednesday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. with a special meeting on Monday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. Review and Comment documentation for the project would be August 8. The deadline for a question being added to the fall ballot is mid-August. A diagram of the areas to be added to the building is shown below.
Principals report
Principal Carl Dugstad gave his first report to the board in his new position. He has been working with Superintendent Jeff Burgess on Curriculum Cycle, Technology and Personnel. They have interviewed three people for the long-term sub position for 2nd grade. They will be having a leadership team meeting on Tuesday, July 24. They have also met with a parent group in Red Lake to discuss education issues.
Superintendent Report
Jeff Burgess gave his report to the board in his new position as superintendent. The building had some damage that occurred during the late June storm – a large tree was knocked over, some parts of the roof leaked, and the flag pole was bent. The lighting is being updated in the commons area and is almost done. The gym floor has been refinished. Clearwater County Collaborative is not getting the same funding for this year. They provide Stellher Human Services and Nursing Services. Costs will increase this year in the $5,000 - $10,000 range for nursing. Insurance will increase this year for the District almost $20,000. The Teacher In Service is scheduled for Monday, August 27th.
Committee Report
Burgess met with the teachers to go over wants and needs for the building project.
Consent Calendar
Bills, payroll and other items were approved. Included were BRIC $66,374.67; Hillyard/Hutchinson $13,847.15; Clearwater-Polk Electric $7,602.12; BSN Sports $5,961.75; Marco $5,759.03; Auto Value Bemidji $2,657.35; Stein’s Bus Service LLC $1,966.14; Garden Valley Telephone Co. $1,848.09; Anderson Disposal $1,809.70 and William Christen $1,082.17.
Old Business
A report from Tremco recommends roof restoration in 2024 for the building.
New Business
The board approved the elementary and high school handbook for the coming school year.
The board approved an increase for the lunch prices by 10 cents and breakfast by 5 cents.
The board approved the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue report and plan.
Personnel
The board approved the hiring of Sarah Goudge as the Assistant Volleyball Coach and Brittany Beckstrand as the Junior High Volleyball Coach. They accepted the resignation of Mandy Knable as the Assistant Cook and approved the 10 weeks of FMLA leave for Chelsey Ehlers.
Nine personnel contracts for the following office staff and department heads were approved by the board. Paula Boomgaarden, Business Manager; Jenetta Weems, Human Resources; Debbie Moy, Administrative Assistant/MARRS; Andy Anderson, Behavior Interventionist; Robin Proffit, Food Service Director; Judy Engebretson, Community Ed Coordinator; Garrett West, Technology’ Jo Voxland, Administrative Assistant/Testing; and Lowell Bjerke, Head Custodian.
The next reugular meeting was set for August 20 at 7pm.