The Crookston School Board met Monday night in the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra room.
The board also approved the contract renewal with Advanced Business Methods for the district’s copiers. “We have to make copies for various things like board meetings, report cards, things like that, so we’re going to continue doing business with this company,” said superintendent Randy Berquist.
The board also approved this year’s edition of the faculty handbook. The handbook is reviewed and approved annually after the committee reviews the slight changes made. Berquist reported that no significant changes have been applied.
Perhaps the most significant item on the agenda was the Set Truth in Taxation Meeting, which set a date for December 11 at 6:00 p.m., which the board also approved. “This is standard to meet in December, and we can’t meet till after 6:00 p.m.,” said Berquist, “This talks about the levy certification process for our taxpayers in our district and how much money will be allocated based on our school’s needs.” The preliminary levy is set to be approved in the September school board meeting, and December is when the budget is set for the exact amount local taxpayers will be charged. These charges are used for essential public school expenses like the curriculum and teachers’ salaries. Taxpayers are welcome to attend these meetings and ask questions to whom it may concern.
The consent agenda included acceptance of the retirement letter from bus driver Richard Heldstab, a resignation letter from paraprofessional Timothy Sanchez, and a resignation letter from age care coordinator Dawn Brusoe.
It also included approving the requests for a salary lane and leave of absence from Emily Fonteyn. It included approval of the employment of middle school science teacher Abigail Crisman, paraprofessional Izabella Hyde, and Instructional Assistant Megan Gangl. The final item on the consent agenda was the acceptance of the following grants and donations-
-Fraternal Order of the Eagles in the amount of $2,500 for the Multi-use Complex
-Pirate Boosters donation in the amount of $3,000 for the CHS Dance Team
-Donation from Robin Brekken in the amount of $1,000 for the CHS Dance Team
-Hot Stove Hockey Grant in the amount of $380 for a Vibe Smart Board.
The next school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25, at 5:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra room.
