May 5, 2010 at 6:15 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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I. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION - Roll Call) The consent agenda consists of non-controversial items that the Board adopts routinely without debate. Any single member may remove an item from the consent agenda by requesting removal at the time the consent agenda is moved for adoption.
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I.A. Approval of Board Meeting Agenda and Work Session Agenda
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I.B. Personnel Staff Changes
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. |
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I.B.1. Contract Staff Changes
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Additional Assignment
Elizabeth Brown, Special Education Teacher, North Junior High School, action effective April 19, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (40% of a full time contract for 36 days). Ms. Brown’s salary for this assignment will be $2,558.16. Louise Clinton, Music Teacher, North Junior High School, action effective January 25, 2010, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 28 (10% of a full time contract for 91 days). Ms. Clinton’s salary for this assignment will be $3,295.11. New Hire Kristina Cardenas, Spanish Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Clearview Elementary School, action effective April 16, 2010, through May 5, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 14 days). Ms. Cardenas’ salary for this assignment will be $2,486.96. Crystal Uphoff, Special Education Teacher, Kennedy Community School, action effective April 19, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 36 days). Ms. Uphoff’s salary for this assignment will be $6,395.04. Resignation Andrea Cuellar, Special Education Teacher, Talahi Community School, action effective April 23, 2010. Sarah Goelz, Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, action effective June 7, 2010. Jean Wirz, Special Education Supervisor, Apollo High School, action effective June 30, 2010. Retirement Marjorie Hawkins, Director of Early Childhood Services and Community Outreach, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, action effective June 30, 2010, after 35 years of service in District 742. New Position Director of Early Childhood Services, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, action effective for the 2010-2011 school year, with a salary of $85,387.00. This position has been reviewed by the Board Personnel and Negotiations Committee, and is replacing a .6 Special Education Supervisor and a .5 Administrator. |
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I.B.2. Noncontract Staff Changes
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Health Leave
Amy Heinen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, action effective for May 3, 2010, through June 4, 2010. Norma Jones, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, action effective April 18, 2010, through June 4, 2010. Ann Popp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Area Learning Center (Wilson), action effective February 25, 2010, through June 4, 2010. Leave of Absence Lance Beuning, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, action effective May 20, 2010, through June 4, 2010. Aksel Krafnick, Special Education Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, action effective for the 2010-2011 school year. New Hire Craig Bahr, Paraprofessional (On Target), North Junior High School, action effective March 15, 2010, at a rate of $9.14 per hour. Jeanna Felling, Paraprofessional (On Target), North Junior High School, action effective March 15, 2010, at a rate of $9.14 per hour. Courtney Nelson, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Discovery Community School, action effective May 14, 2010, through June 4, 2010, at a rate of $9.53 per hour. Mya Olsem, Paraprofessional (On Target), North Junior High School, action effective March 15, 2010, at a rate of $9.14 per hour. Non-Renewal Kristopher Hagen, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Technical High School, per Minnesota Statute §122A.33 following recommendation by Principal and review by the Personnel Committee. Rehire June Engler, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, action effective March 15, 2010, at a rate of $10.18 per hour. Jammie Fischer, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Westwood Elementary School, action effective April 30, 2010, through June 4, 2010, at a rate of $10.18 per hour. Resignation Jaclyn Buechner, Special Education Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, action effective June 4, 2010. Vanessa Drontle, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, action effective June 4, 2010. Megan Roelike, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, action effective June 4, 2010. Retirement Mary Sue Ebnet, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, action effective June 4, 2010, after 8 years of service in District 742. Delores Schwagel, Kitchen Helper, Lincoln Elementary School, action effective June 4, 2010, after almost 20 years of service in District 742. |
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I.C. Request for Proposals for Banking Services
Description:
The Administration recommends obtaining proposals for banking services.
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I.D. Approval for Submission of Grant Application
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The Administration recommends approval for submission of a grant application entitled "Investing in Innovation (i3)" to the US Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, in the amount of $4,200,000.00. The Minnesota Educational Digital Instruction Utilization Movement (MEDIUM) Project will support 8th grade science achievement by integrating technology into the classroom (iPad). This project has four main goals that are aligned with "Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology" - the National Educational Technology Plan 2010 released on March 5, 2010. Five MN School Districts (St. Cloud, Little Falls, Stillwater, West St. Paul, and Buffalo) along with partners Apple, Inc., and Science Museum of Minnesota, are collaborating on the 48-month project. A Project Coordinator will be hired, along with a Technology Curriculum Integrationist, for each district. St. Cloud will serve as the fiscal host.
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II. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
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II.A. Resolution Relating to Special Election to Fill School Board Vacancy
Description:
A resolution calling for a special election to fill a school board vacancy caused by the resignation of a board member will be discussed. State Statute requires that a vacancy that occurs before the filing period opens be filled by a special election. The special election will be held in conjunction with the November 2, 2010 school district general election . A primary election will be held on August 10, 2010 as required if more than two candidates file for this position. A copy of the resolution is attached.
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II.B. Resolution Filling School Board Vacancy by Appointment
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A resolution filling the school board vacancy caused by the resignation of a board member will be discussed. This resolution would fill the vacancy by appointment until such time as a special election can be held at the same time as the school district general election and a successor can be elected to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. A copy of the resolution is attached.
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