JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL Regular Meeting – Jamestown Sun

JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL Regular Meeting Official Minutes School board meeting on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 5:15 pm in the Thompson Community room at the Middle School, 203 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND. Present: Mrs. Larson, President, Diane Hanson, Gayle Nelson, Jason Rohr, Aaron Roberts, Steve Veldkamp, Robert Lech, Superintendent and Sally Ost, Business Manager. Mr. Dan Tweten, Mrs. Melissa Gleason and Mr. Roger Haut were absent. Guests: Jennifer Gall, Ben Smith, Chris Lunde, Chad Hakanson, Crystal Hakanson, Tara Newman, Ryan Harty, Kerrie Soulis, Justin Connell, Stephanie Nelson, Will Nelson, Tammy Mews, Bo Nelson, Cody Mickelson, Bill Nelson, and Colton Mewes. President Larson called the meeting to order and welcomed the audience, Jason Linz, Bluejay Channel, Kristi Grounds, Business Manager and Amy Neustel, Administrative Assistant. Recognition of fall athletics and coaches. Mr. Roberts moved to approve the consent agenda which consisted of December 19, 2022 regular board meeting minutes, December 28, 2022 special board meeting minutes, January 9, 2023 school board retreat meeting minutes, payment of bills, pledge securities, and December enrollment report. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mr. Rohr moved, seconded by Mr. Roberts the resolution in honor of Sally Ost. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mr. Rohr the resolution in honor of Roger Haut. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Will Nelson, Student Council President, reported they are working on Snow week events for February 6-11. Mr. Justin Connell and Kerrie Soulis reported on the SARB procedures. There are 4 tiers that are followed with different forms of contact with the family to improve attendance. SARB committee meets monthly to review barriers and expectations district wide. Mrs. Nelson arrived at 5:35 pm. Superintendent Lech reported on the Business Manager transition with Kristi Grounds. The Human Resource Specialist is in the process of interviews. Dr. Lech has been in contact with a consultant to assist in training and audit the Human Resource area which will help to transition duties. Superintendent Lech reported on the Title I allocation change in calculations that has been proposed. The formula change is not for small schools. The formula would be difficult for Jamestown Public Schools. Dr. Lech has written a letter in regards to the proposed change. Superintendent Lech reported the Facilities Task Force will be meeting and will bring forth recommendations to the board in the future. Superintendent Lech reported the Learning and Continuity of Services Plan is to be updated every 6 months per the ESSER III funding requirement. Superintendent Lech reported the GAAE policy is a required policy that just came out for approval. Superintendent Lech reported negotiations will begin according to the new law changes. Mr. Veldkamp moved, seconded by Mrs. Nelson to approve the High School change order #5 for scupper downspout in the amount of $564.39. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mrs. Nelson moved, seconded by Mrs. Hanson to approve the student travel study programs for Spanish and German in June, 2023. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mrs. Hanson to approve the transition of business manager responsibilities of signature cards for bank deposits/withdrawals for Business Manager, Kristi Grounds at Wells Fargo and Unison Bank, resolution to permit the Business Manager, Kristi Grounds to execute or cancel a lease or leases for rental of one or more safe deposit boxes, to have access, exchange or surrender and appoint deputies on behalf of the District, designate Business Manager, Kristi Grounds to sign as an authorized representative for Title I, Title IIA, Title IVA and other federal, state and local grants, designate Business Manager, Kristi Grounds as Title IX Coordinator in Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy AAC and remove Sally Ost effective as of February 1, 2023. Robert Lech and Heidi Larson will remain as current signers on the Jamestown Public School accounts. Roll vote: Rohr, yes; Nelson, yes; Roberts, yes; Veldkamp, yes; Hanson, yes; Larson, yes. Passed 6-0. Motion carried. Mrs. Ost provided a copy of the general fund balance sheet. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mrs. Nelson to approve the monthly financial reports. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mrs. Nelson moved, seconded by Mrs. Hanson to approve the resignation of Amanda Avray, Riley Renwick, Nicholas Stoterau, Michel Grotian, Leslee Larson, Mark Ukestad, Pat Smith and Jamie Eamon at the conclusion of their 2022-2023 contract. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mrs. Nelson to approve extended contacts for second semester at the High School for Cody Mickelson for one additional section of German 2 at a salary of $5,041.66, Amy Tarno for one additional section of Personal Finance at a salary of $4,211.74, Hannah Lloyd for one additional section of Food and Nutrition Prep 2 at a salary of $3,858.14, Tom Maus for one additional section of Geometry at a salary of $5,482.27, Denise Wood for one additional section of Algebra II at a salary of $4,587.47, Sydney Brunmeier for one additional section of Algebra I at a salary of $3,778.51, Leigh Meier for one additional section of Algebra II at a salary of $4,505.48, Kimberly Carpenter for one additional section of Algebra I at a salary of $6,862.02 and Bill Nelson for one additional section of Advanced Strength at a salary of $5,041.66. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mrs. Nelson moved, seconded by Mrs. Hanson to approve Jamestown Administrators Notice of Intent to Negotiate with the Jamestown School Board. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mr. Veldkamp moved, seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve Jamestown Education Association’s Notice of Intent to Negotiate with the Jamestown School Board. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mr. Veldkamp to approve the first reading of Policy GAAE – Critical Race Theory and review of GAAE-E1, JPS Request to View Instructional/Resource Material. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Mr. Veldkamp moved, seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve the amended board regulation GAAC-BR Procedure for Reviewing Complaints about Instructional/Resource Material. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. Negotiation Seminar information shared with Board Members. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mrs. Hanson to approve the updated Return to Learning and Continuous of Services Plan. Roll call with unanimous “yes” vote. Motion carried. President Larson asked if anyone had a motion for executive session to discuss negotiation strategies. No motion was made. Since Roger Haut passed away, President Larson wanted the community to know that his years of service were apprciated. No further business, President Larson adjourned the meeting. GENERAL FUND AMAZON.COM ,832.90 ANDERSON, LUKE  0.00 ANNE CARLSEN CENTER 9,017.60 ARMITAGE, MICHAEL  3.94 AT & T MOBILITY 89.27 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION BUREAU  4.00 CASHWISE 71.27 CDSPARTS.COM (334.94) CENTRAL VALLEY HEALTH DISTRICT ,300.00 CERAMIC SHOP LLC, THE  17.38 CITY OF JAMESTOWN ,038.57 CITY OF JAMESTOWN 4,709.73 COLE PAPERS INC ,916.56 CONNELL, JUSTIN  0.00 CONWAY, JOHN  0.00 COOK, MANDY  4.55 DACOTAH PAPER CO 32.68 DAKOTA CENTRAL  ,710.31 DAKOTA DUST TEX INC 97.70 DELTA AIRLINES,INC 58.60 DELZER, EDDY  0.00 DIDIER, DONALD  0.00 DIETRICH BUS SERVICE 2,006.75 DOMINO’S PIZZA 5.92 ECKROTH MUSIC COMPANY 42.26 ENERGY TECH SYSTEMS INC ,029.20 EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE  54.83 EVENTBRITE INC ,400.00 EXPEDIA .86 FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 24.00 FARMERS UNION COOP OIL CO ,122.36 GEHLHAR, ADAM  0.00 GOPHER SPORT ,243.67 GRATEFUL PLATE LLC, THE  85.60 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 50.40 GUN & REEL SPORTS INC 3.98 HAWKINS INC ,896.10 HEGLAND, JOSEPH  0.00 HEMMER, TANYA  88.75 HIGH PLAINS WATER TREATMENT  8.00 HIRSCHKORN, LEVI  8.75 HUGO’S #9 55.09 IMAGINE LEARNING LLC ,750.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT 35.00INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC 91.73 JAMES RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION  8,920.13 JAMES RIVER TRANSIT 85.00 JAMESTOWN PLUMBING HEATING AC  ,041.02 JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL 0,417.50 JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL 9.41 JAMESTOWN SUN ,228.11 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC 44.86 JOHNSON CONTROLS INC 74.96 JONNY B’S BRICKHOUSE 33.55 JUNG, JENNIFER  0.00 KRUEGER, LISA  3.13 LEAF ,745.00 LECH, ROBERT  0.00 LINDBERG BROTHERS 85.00 MAC’S INC 23.96 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC 1,750.25 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,579.26 MARENEM INC 28.66 MASTER TEACHER INC 9.95 MCGRAW HILL LLC 1,434.78 MEDALLUS JAMESTOWN URGENT CARE ,500.00 MENARDS OF JAMESTOWN 21.16 MICHAELSON, NATHAN  0.00 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES 6,806.99 MOORHEAD AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,128.0 NAPA AUTO PARTS OF JAMESTOWN INC 18.93 ND ATTORNEY GENERAL 05.00 ND CENTER FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION 89.00 ND COUNCIL EDUC LEADERS 00.00 ND SHAPE 00.00 OSLUND, ANDREW  49.44 OST, SALLY  0.00 OTTERTAIL POWER CO 8,709.02 PAULSON, ERIN  0.00 PETTYS, QUENTIN  4.13 PFM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC ,500.00 PITNEY BOWES ,000.00 QUIZNOS SUB 90.91 RAINBOW GAS COMPANY 15,586.75 RECORD KEEPERS LLC 2.88 RECYCLING CENTER OF ND LLC 39.00 RUGBY PUBLIC SCHOOL 00.00 SAHR, MIAH  .85 SCHAUER & ASSOCIATES PC 1,923.00 SCHERBENSKE INC ,895.00 SCHMIDT, SHERRY  0.00 SERVICEMASTER OF JAMESTOWN ,802.50 SMITH, PATRICIA  0.00 SOLUTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE  ,415.00 SOUTH EAST EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ,080.00 STEINS INC 30.40 STILWELL, MARK  0.00 TAVERN GRILL, THE  02.85 TAXIS, BREANNA  15.76 TDS METROCOM 56.93 TOTTINGHAM, MONA  ,796.20 UNITED AIRLINES 18.60 VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY 65.23 VANCO TRUCK ACCESSORIES 4.00 VENTRIS LEARNING LLC 10.00 VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER ,417.00 WALKER, JAIDE  03.75 WALMART COMMUNITY 41.17 WARD, KASSANDRA  8.75 WEGNER, JEROME  0.00 WEX HEALTH INC 66.95 WORKFORCE SAFETY & INS 250.00 WRIGHT EXPRESS FLEET SERVICES 53.54 Fund Total: 29,564.59 BUILDING FUND CONSOLIDATED CONSTRUCTION CO INC 39,135.76 INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC ,034.52 JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL ,715.00 JLG ARCHITECTS 3,381.19 ROBERT GIBB & SONS INC ,267.00 Fund Total: 70,533.47 DEBT SERVICE FUND BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 5,132.50 Fund Total: 5,132.50 STUDENT ACTIVITY ALLARD TROPHY CO 5.50AMAZON.COM 1.98 ANDERSON, ROBERT  0.00 BAEHR, JENSEN  55.00 BECKER, NICHOLAS  25.50 BERGAN, THOMAS  35.00 BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST 1 .00 BOEHM, SHASTITY  3.13 BSN SPORTS LLC ,196.74 CARLBLOM, SCOTT  51.95 CLARK, ANDREW  26.00 DAKOTA CENTRAL  9.95 DEAVER, BRIAN  94.85 DIANE J HOCHHALTER STUDIO 5.00 DIETRICH BUS SERVICE 4,862.18 DOMINO’S PIZZA-NORTH BISMARCK 35.74 DOMINO’S PIZZA 9.90 DRIVEN COFFEE ,300.80 ECKART, CHRIS  9.50 EDWARDSON, REED  6.50 ELITE SPORTSWEAR LP 1,880.81 EVERSPRING INN & SUITES BSMK ,398.40 FASTNACHT, JOSHUA  07.60 FISHER, LORA  2.50 GEARGRID LLC ,946.00 GEE, CYNTHIA  02.50 GERRELLS SPORTS CENTER INC ,459.21 GIPPER MEDIA INC ,050.00 GRAND RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL 50.00 GUSSNER PTO ,225.25 HAGLUND, BRET  90.95 HARTY, THOMAS  35.00 HECKAMAN, DANIEL  33.35 HEMMER, KATHERINE  2.50 HENDERSON, CASEY  38.50 HISTORIC PRODUCTIONS 6,000.00 HOKE, ALIVIA  310.00 HOOLIGAN’S BAR & GRILL 57.25 HUGO’S #9 9.96 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC .89 JAMES VALLEY ROBOTICS  ,000.00 JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL 25.25 JOSEPH, SAMUELU  5.00 JULIAN, LAURIE  2.50 JUSTICE, STEVE  5.00 JW PEPPER & SON INC ,578.62KASOWSKI, ROGER  11.05 KELLER, LUCAS  40.00 KLEVER, ALEX  90.48 LEBAHN, CAMDEN  93.50 LINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST #36 26.00 LISBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 00.00 LIVEBARN INC 9.95 LUNA, SHAYDEN  30.43 MAGNUSSON, WILLIAM  43.35 MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL 292.00 MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST 00.00 MEYER, MARY  76.10 MOSER, BRETT  20.50 ND SCIENCE OLYMPIAD 70.00 ND-ACDA 0.00 NEIS SERVICES INC ,049.45NFHS NETWORK 0.00 NIELSON, MATTHEW  5.50 NITSCHKE, JARED  71.00 O’NEILL, SHAWN  19.50 OLSON, KIRK  26.45 OLSON, PAUL  54.00 ORRIGINALS ,971.04 PIEHL, DEVIN  32.30 PIT # 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