March 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Jo McClure, from Infinity Online Learning, will give a presentation about Infinity in general, the evolution of Infinity, what the legislative requirements are, and the organizational structure and advantages of membership.  Gary Ganje, Supervisor of Instructional Technology and Media, will explain how we are using Infinity currently, and the enrollment statistics.

Description:  Dr. Elisabeth Lodge Rogers, Executive Director of Student Services/Special Education, will review the following proposed revised and new Board Policies, which are on the agenda for a second reading:

Board Policy 501 - Weapons (Revision)
Board Policy 506 - Student Discipline (Revision)
Board Policy 551 - Secondary Placement Units (Revision)
Board Policy 531 - Use of Restrictive Procedures (New)
Board Policy 532 - Use of Crisis Teams & Peace Officers to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds (New)

Description:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will review a proposed new Board Policy 470 - Motorcycle Use  for School Business.  A copy of the proposed policy is attached.

Description:  District 742 and the Board of Education will be recognizing all 2009-2010 retiring employees on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.  The event will be held at Apollo High School.

Description:  The Board of Education will host a reception honoring the "Top Ten" students of Apollo and Tech High Schools.  It will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  The event will be televised live on Cable Channel 6.

Description:  Tech and Apollo High Schools will hold their respective commencement exercises on Thursday, May 27, and Friday, May 28, 2010, at St. Cloud State University at 7:30 p.m.  Two Board Members per school are to be appointed to award diplomas to the graduates.  All Board Members are encouraged to attend commencement exercises, and stage seating will be provided.

Description:  The Board of Education adopted a resolution on February 25, 2010, directing the Administration to make recommendations for the reductions in programs, positions, and course offerings.  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will present information on the programs and positions to be discontinued or added.  A copy of the resolution will be distributed at the meeting.

The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs, Positions, and Course Offerings.

Description:  Superintendent Steve Jordahl may present information on current activities in District 742.

Description:  Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:

      Board Development Committee (Deb Lalley, Chair)
      Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Bruce Hentges, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Les Green, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair)

Description:  Board of Education members may suggest items/topics for future Board Meeting agendas.  Items brought forth should have been previously discussed with the Board Chair or Vice Chair, Board Standing Committee, or at a prior board Work Session/Meeting.

April Work Session topics will include:
   Facilities
   Insight Services Presentation

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for February, 2010.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $4,750,888.95 (Check Numbers 182487-183242), P Card purchases in the amount of $289,453.77, for a grand total of $5,040,342.72.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the monthly financial report.  A copy is attached.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following personnel changes pursuant to relevant laws and appropriate provisions of negotiated agreements between the Board of Education and exclusive representatives.  For new hires, the indicated rates are consistent with current negotiated agreements and Board approved rates of pay.  All rates/salaries listed do not include fringe benefits.

Description:  Child Care Leave
 
Sarah Jennings, Speech Pathologist, Madison Elementary School, action effective for the 2010-2011 school year. Ms. Jennings is currently on leave.

Jennifer Lecy, Special Education Teacher, Technical High School, action effective for the 2010-2011 school year, 10% of a full time contract.

Health Leave

Diane White, Second Grade Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, action effective March 15, 2010, through June 7, 2010.

Leave of Absence

Holly Munson, Special Education Teacher, Riverwoods, action effective for March 15, 2010, through June 4, 2010, 40% leave of a full time contract.

Description:  Discontinuance of Position

Miranda Dick, Interpreter, Discovery Community School, action effective February 22, 2010.

Extended Long Term Leave of Absence

Carol Nieters, Second Cook, Apollo High School, action extended for the 2010-2011 school year.

Health Leave

Amy Heinen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, action effective for March 16, 2010, through May 3, 2010.

New Hire

Miranda Berhow, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, action effective March 15, 2010, at a rate of $9.53 per hour.

Resignation

Christine Kreitzer, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, action effective on March 12, 2010.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the of the following grant awards/donations:

1.  Donation in the amount of $105.00 to Madison Elementary School from the Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign (Educational Matching Gift Program) for educational needs.

2.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Discovery Community School from the American Legion Auxiliary No. 428 for the Media Center (American Education Week donation).

3.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Talahi Community School from Coldwater Creek to help fund school projects and/or supplies.

4.  Donation in the amount of $83.30 to Talahi Community School from PrimeVest Financial Services for a book drive.

5.  Donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to South Junior High School from the South Student Council Club to provide WEB (Where Everyone is Welcome) transition program training for 8th grade students to be WEB leaders for all 6th/7th graders new to South.

6.  Donation in the amount of $103.77 to Lincoln Elementary School from Artsonia, Gurnee, IL, to purchase supplies for art classes.

7.  Donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Creative LLC, Seattle, WA, for art supplies.

8.  Donation in the amount of $6,096.00 to Oak Hill Community School from the Oak Hill PTSA for the purchase of SmartBoards and Document Cameras for classrooms.

9.  Donation of partitions, wiring for the partitions, work surfaces, and keyboard tray to St. Cloud Area School District 742 (ALC) from the Work Force Center - St. Cloud Technical College.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval for submission of the following grant applications:

1.  "A Reading Garden and Outdoor Classroom" grant application by Kennedy Community School to the Home Depot Foundation in the amount of $2,500.00 to create an outdoor classroom and reading garden.

2.  "A Running Program at Kennedy School" grant application by Kennedy Community School to the NASPE/ING RFSP School Award Program in the amount of $2,000.00.  The purpose of the grant will be to establish a running program at Kennedy for children in grades 4 to 8.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of Board Policy 803, Crisis Management Plan, which has been updated to reflect the adoption of the Comprehensive School Safety Guide developed by the Minnesota School Safety Center.