April 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Dr. Julia Espe, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Development, will introduce the following presentations:

Technology Integration

Ryan Cox, the District's Technology Integrationist, will present an update of current activities throughout the District.

Literacy Plan

Joni Olson, Principal of Oak Hill Community School, and Teaching and Learning Team Members Stephanie Peterson and Sue Doering will introduce the draft Literacy Plan.  Every district in the State of Minnesota is required to develop their own Literacy Plan to ensure that every student will be able to read by the end of grade three.  The Board approved plan must be submitted to the State by June 30, 2012.   An Executive Summary of the draft Literacy Plan is attached.

Vision Card D

Dr. Julia Espe will present an update regarding Vision Card D.  This Vision Card pertains to developing partnership processes and capacity to address the practices, transparency, and collaboration between the adults.   A copy of the Vision Card is attached.

Description:  Sebastian Witherspoon, Director of Equity Services, will present and review the final draft of the Integration and Equity Plan.  The plan is due to the Minnesota Department of Education by May 1, 2012.  A copy is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the St. Cloud Area School District 742 Inter/Intra Integration Equity Plan 2012-2016.

Description:  Superintendent Bruce Watkins will present information.  After several months of gathering input, brainstorming, creating options, and evaluating options through the TeamWorks process, the Administration recommends that the overcrowding at Madison Elementary School be reduced by temporarily moving all 5th graders to North Junior High School for school year 2012-2013.   Information relating to the process and timeline used in bringing forth this recommendation is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the recommendation as presented.

Description:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will present information regarding the resolution.  A copy of the resolution will be provided at the meeting.

The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution Relating to the Termination and NonRenewal of the Teaching Contracts of Named Probationary Teachers.

Description:  Superintendent Bruce Watkins may present information on current activities in District 742.

Description:  Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:

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

Board Meeting/Work Session topics for May, 2012, will include:
         Technology Expectations for All Staff
         Preliminary 2012-2013 Budget Review
         

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for March, 2012.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $2,892,359.02 (Check Numbers 200738-201163 and ACH 111201003-111201197) and P Card Totals in the amount of $220,395.92 for a grand total of $3,112,754.94.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for March, 2012. 

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:  Additional Assignment
 
Kirsten Doering, Speech Language Pathologist, Talahi Community School, January 3, 2012 through February 10, 2012, Lane MA+15, Pay Level 14 (20% of a full time contract for 28 days).  Ms. Doering’s salary for this assignment was $1,672.44.
 
Rachelle Friesen, Speech Language Pathologist, Talahi Community School, effective January 3, 2012 through February 10, 2012, Lane MA, Pay Level 10 (23% of a full time contract for 28 days).  Ms. Friesen’s salary for this assignment was $1,732.08.
 
Kathleen Scholtes, Speech Language Pathologist, Talahi Community School, effective January 3, 2012 through February 10, 2012, Lane MA+30, Pay Level 17 (17% of a full time contract for 28 days).  Ms. Scholtes’ salary for this assignment was $1,551.48.
 
Child Care Leave
 
Jennifer Doom, Science Teacher, Technical High School, effective on or about May 1, 2012 through June 7, 2012.
 
Health Leave
 
Michael Lucia, Physical Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective April 10, 2012 through the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.
 
New Hire
 
Brian Baloun, Assistant Principal, Apollo High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane D, Pay Level 1 (full time contract).  Mr. Baloun’s salary for this assignment will be $85,388.00.  Mr. Baloun was the Interim Assistant Principal for the 2011-2012 school year.
 
George Nolan, Principal, South Junior High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane B, Pay Level 5 (full time contract).  Mr. Nolan’s salary for this assignment will be $95,749.00.  Mr. Nolan was the Interim Principal for the 2011-2012 school year.
 
Carol Potter, Assistant Principal, Technical High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane D, Pay Level 1 (full time contract).  Ms. Potter’s salary for this assignment will be $85,388.00.  Ms. Potter was the Interim Assistant Principal for the 2011-2012 school year.
 
Jeremy Romness, Physical Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective April 11, 2012 through June 7, 2012, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 42 days).  Mr. Romness’ salary for this assignment will be $7,461.03.
 
Reduction of Contract
 
Linda Scherer, Social Worker, Area Learning Center, effective 2012-2013 school year,  reduction of contract from 100% to 80%.

Resignation
 
Charissa Bates, Social Worker, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2012.

Description:  Health Leave
 
Diane Gardner, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective April 20, 2012 through June 6, 2012.
 
Anna Pearson, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, effective April 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Mohamed Ukash, Cultural Navigator, Oak Hill Community School, effective April 24, 2012 through October 1, 2012.
 
New Hire
 
Jena Albers, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Riverwoods, effective April 11, 2012 through June 6, 2012 at an hourly rate of $10.47 per hour.
 
Cynthia Prather, Health Paraprofessional, City Life, effective April 11, 2012 at an hourly rate of $13.48 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Christina Salner, Kitchen Helper, Westwood Elementary School, effective April 16, 2012 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Sandra Van Vickle, Kitchen Helper, Oak Hill Community School, effective April 16, 2012 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Rehire
 
Nita Ceron, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Technical High School, effective April 16, 2012 through June 6, 2012 at an hourly rate of $10.47 per hour.
 
Kari Gaebel, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Madison Elementary School, effective April 23, 2012 through April 27, 2012 at an hourly rate of $10.47 per hour.
 
Resignation
 
Jacqueline Siddons, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service May 25, 2012.

Retirement
 
Carol Smith, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara’s House, last day of service June 6, 2012 after almost 10 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Termination
 
Ifrah Farah, Cultural Navigator, Technical High School, last day of service April 13, 2012.

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

1.  Donation in the amount of $50.00 from Miller Auto Marine to the Granite City Gearheads (Robotics Team).

2.  Donation in the amount of $101.00 from the Local Education & Activities Foundation to Kennedy Community School from Night of the Stars Ticket Sales.

3.  Donation in the amount of $201.00 from Airmaxx Trampoline Park, LLC, to Kennedy Community School (fund raiser for Kennedy Activities Program).

4.  Donation in the amount of $80.95 from 5 Guys Restaurant to Kennedy Community School (fund raiser for Kennedy Activities Program).

5.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Apollo High School from Stearns County for 3rd place Anti-bullying video created by Apollo students.

6.  Donation in the amount of $400.00 to South Junior High School from Stearns County for 1st place Anti-bullying video created by South students.

7.  Donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Apollo High School Scholarship Program from Health Partners.

8.  Donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Tech High School Scholarship Program from Health Partners.

9.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School Scholarship Program from the Clear Lake Lions Club.

10.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the South Junior High School Drama Department from the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club.

11.  Donation in the amount of $50.00 from Keith Madson (Wells Fargo Giving Campaign).

12.  Donation of Selmer Paris Action 80 Series II Tenor Saxophone, Case and two mouthpieces (estimated value of $3,400.00) to the Tech High School Band Program from Brian Kay.

13.  Donations to the District 742 Partners In Education (P.I.E.) Awards Program as follows:
         $100.00 - El-Jay Plumbing & Heating
         $100.00 - Dale Gruber Construction

14.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Talahi Community School from the St. Cloud Optimist Club for exercise balls.

15.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Talahi Community School from the City of St. Cloud Police Department for 2nd place Anti-bullying video created by Talahi students.

Description:  The total expenses incurred by Board Members from January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012 was $748.24.  A copy of the detailed expenses is attached.

Description:  The Administration recommends adoption of the Contingent Resolution Relating to Choosing Nominees for Election to the School Board and Calling the School District Primary Election for four seats on the Board of Education.  A copy of the resolution is attached.

State law requires School Districts that have opted into a primary election system hold a primary election if there are more than twice as many school board candidates as there are school board positions available.  If a primary election is needed it will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

Description:  The Administration recommends adoption of the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy for four seats on the Board of Education.  A copy of the resolution is attached.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of membership renewal in the Minnesota State High School League for 2012-2013.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Gym Partitions - Discovery, Oak Hill, and Talahi to W. L. Hall Company in the amount of $376,956.00, based upon low bid received meeting specifications.

A bid tabulation is attached.

This project will be funded with Deferred Maintenance funds from the 2012-13 budget year.