May 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Shawn Hoffman-Bram, Director, along with Community Education Staff, will present information and facts about Community Education Programs in the District.

Description:  Diane Moeller, Assistant Superintendent, will introduce the following presentations:

Description:  Dr. Robert Johnson, St. Cloud State University, will present an update of current happenings with the Access and Opportunity Program.

Description:  Lori Posch, District Literacy Director, will present an overview and update of PreK-12 literacy programming for the District.

Description:  Diane Moeller will present background information on curriculum review cycles and the District's progress towards implementation.  Information is attached.

Description:  Bruce Hentges, Executive Director of the Local Education & Activities Foundation, and Melanie Jiskra, Assistant Principal at Talahi Community School, will present information about the impact of the PAKRAT grant on K-3 literacy and parent involvement in District 742.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will review the revised 2012-13 budget. 

The Administration recommends approval of the revised 2012-13 budget as shown below.

                                                                REVENUE           EXPENDITURES
     General                                             $93,734,913               $93,902,316
     Transportation                                      6,258,460                   6,319,852
     Operating Capital                                 8,031,299                   6,286,638
     Health & Safety                                    1,308,150                  1,221,582
      TOTAL GENERAL                      $109,332,822            $107,730,388
     
    Food Service                                      $ 4,681,374           $     4,668,471
    Community Services                             4,718,924                  4,756,031
    Building Construction                           4,003,000                  4,000,000
    GO Debt Service                                   2,490,785                  2,623,263
    OPEB Debt Service                               2,243,338                  2,131,750
    Trust                                                           65,000                       98,464
    Internal Service-OPEB Trust                   923,471                  2,331,690
    Internal Service - Dental Insurance       1,212,000                 1,065,000
    TOTAL                                            $129,670,714           $129,405,057
   

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will review the proposed 2013-14 budget.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2013-14 budget as shown below.

                                                               REVENUE            EXPENDITURES
     General                                            $97,188,746                 $97,313,627
    Transportation                                      6,402,213                     6,400,102
     Operating Capital                                3,375,820                     5,392,971
     Health & Safety                                   1,313,025                       643,500
     TOTAL GENERAL                      $108,279,804              $109,750,200
     
    Food Service                                      $4,654,000                   $4,650,569
    Community Services                            4,933,407                     4,870,515
    Building Construction                          3,454,251                      3,451,251 
    GO Debt Service                                  2,599,920                      2,626,463
    OPEB Debt Service                              2,243,184                      2,135,175
    Trust                                                          65,000                           65,000
    Internal Service-OPEB Trust               1,019,320                      2,144,811
    Internal Service - Dental Insurance     1,210,500                       1,200,000
    TOTAL                                          $128,459,386                 $130,893,984

Description:  Board Member Les Green, Chair of the Board Integration and Equity Committee, will review the proposed wording change in the Board Governance Policy relating to the Integration and Equity Committee.  Information is attached.  This is on the agenda for a second reading.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information relative to the proposed increase of 10¢ in student school lunch prices for the 2013-14 school year.  Background information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of an increase in student lunch prices by 10¢ for the 2013-14 school year.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information about the resolution relating to intent to conduct election.  A copy of the resolution is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of  Resolution Relating to Conducting an Election for Operating Referendum Revenue Authorization, Along With a Capital Authorization Contingent Upon the Operating Referendum Passing, in 2013 for the School Year 2015-16.

Description:  A copy of the proposed contract is attached.

The Board Personnel & Negotiations Committee recommends approval of the contract between Diane Moeller, Assistant Superintendent, and St. Cloud Area School District 742, for a term commencing July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

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 (Cindy Harner, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Les Green, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Peter Hamerlinck, 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.

Future Work Session Topics will include:
          Technology Integration            
          Standards Based Grading
          Cost of Maintaining Tech
          Lockdown and Security Protocols
          Curriculum Review Cycle
          Literacy/English Language Achievement
            

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for April, 2013.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $3,027,973.84 (Check Numbers 206890-207353 and ACH Numbers 121302141-121302345) and P Cards Totals in the amount of $210,149.18 for a grand total of $3,238,123.02.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Financial Report for April, 2013.

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
 
Eralda Jesku-Rubel, English as a Second Language Teacher, North Junior High School, effective May 13, 2013 through June 7, 2013, Lane BA, Pay Level 6 (30% of a full time contract for 21 days).  Ms. Jesku-Rubel’s salary for this assignment will be $3,449.72.  Ms. Jesku-Rubel is currently a 50% of a full time contract teacher.
 
Marcy Kickhafer, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective May 10, 2013 through June 7, 2013, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 6 (10% of a full time contract for 22 days).  Ms. Kickhafer’s salary for this assignment will be $501.04.  Ms. Kickhafer is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Virginia Walker (Phillips), Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective March 25, 2013 through June 7, 2013, Lane BA+45, Pay Level 5 (10% of a full time contract for 55 days).  Ms. Walker’s salary for this assignment will be $1,266.67.  Ms. Walker is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Part-Time Leave Program (Pursuant §354.66)
 
Andrew Opatz, Language Arts Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, 20% leave of a full time contract. Mr. Opatz to pay both employee and employer share of TRA. Salary and benefits to be prorated.
 
Rehire
 
Alexa Hoffman, Speech Language Pathologist (Long Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, effective April 22, 2013 through June 7, 2013, paid at the hourly rate of $32.00 per hour.  Ms. Hoffman will also be working as a Special Education Paraprofessional.
 
Resignation
 
Patricia Howard, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, last day of service June 7, 2013.

Description:  Deceased
 
Ann L. Popp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Area Learning Center, passed away on May 13, 2013.  Ms. Popp was on leave.  Ms. Popp was employed with the District for 19 years.
 
Health Leave
 
Douglas Hertling, Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective April 8, 2013 through September 3, 2013.
 
Linda Nelson, Student Support Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, effective April 25, 2013 through May 22, 2013.
 
Reassignment
 
Mary Jo Hoefer, Intervener, South Junior High School, effective April 29, 2013 at an hourly rate of $16.81 per hour.  Ms. Hoefer was previously a Special Education Paraprofessional for the District.
 
Rehire
 
Nancy Klick, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), North Junior High School, effective April 26, 2013 through May 17, 2013 at an hourly rate of $10.88 per hour. 
 
Resignation
 
Ibrahim Abdi, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service May 15, 2013.
 
Karen Abfalter, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara’s House, last day of service May 17, 2013.
 
Louis Bedard, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service June 7, 2013.
 
Stephanie Cramer, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2013.
 
Lisa Larson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service May 24, 2013.
 
Ruairi Moynihan, Special Education Paraprofessional, Area Learning Center, last day of service May 27, 2013.
 
Donna Outen, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, last day of service May 17, 2013.
 
Delbert Sheets, Bus Driver, District Services Building, last day of service April 26, 2013.
 
Termination
 
Barbara Eaton, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, last day of service April 30, 2013.

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

1.  Donations to the Tech High School Scholarship Program as follows:
        $2,000.00 - from Ajay Prakash for 2013 Prakash Family Scholarship
        $190.00 - from Tech Science Teachers for Science Scholarship

2.  "A Reading Garden for Talahi" grant award to Talahi Community School from Lowes Toolbox for Education in the amount of $2,000.00.

3.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 from Delta Kappa Gamma Society-ETA Chapter to Discovery Community School for art supplies.

4.  Donations to the Apollo High School Granite City Gearheads for the Robotics Club as follows:
        $1,000.00 - Native X
        $100.00 - St. Josephs Y2K Lions Club
        $1,000.00 - Pellco Machine, Inc.
        $500.00 - Pristine Environmental, LLC
        $1,000.00 - Ched and Rebecca Lyman
        $100.00 - John Hall
        $25.00 - Gil McCabe
        $50.00 - Clifford Johnson
        $50.00 - Curtis Thurn
        $20.00 - Aryliss Moulzolf
        $50.00 - Mark Roerick DBS Advantage Chiropractic
        $250.00 - Plaza Park Bank
        $100.00 - Granite Electronics, Inc.
        $1,000.00 - Talon Innovations Corporation
        $50.00 - Deanna Wheelock
        $5,000.00 - Grede LLC St. Cloud
        $200.00 - Mid Country Bank
        $100.00 - Arlene and Darrell Hammond
        $2,000.00 - Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association
        $20.00 - Dale and Cathryn Chilson
        $100.00 - Barbara Carlson
        $25.00 - First Fuel Banks
        $30.00 - Mary Barron-Traut

5.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Tech High School Badminton Program for activity expenses.

6.  Donations to the Tech High School Skills USA Program for National Competition Expenses and Trip to White House as follows:
        $600.00 - DeZurik, Inc.
        $200.00 - Freightliner of St. Cloud
        $1,000.00 - Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association
        $25.00 - Carol and George Hammond
        $100.00 - Luke and Kristi Miller
        $500.00 - Park Industries
        $200.00 - Superior
        $100.00 - St. Augusta Legion Post 621
        $1,000.00 - Liberty Savings Bank
        $100.00 - Thomas and Sandra Fabian
        $500.00 - Diane and William Scarince
        $500.00 - Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association
        $1,000.00 - Roger Haxby
        $500.00 - St. Cloud Technical and Community College

7.    Box Tops for Education funds to South Junior High School in the amount of $1,116.10 to provide educational enrichments and supplies for students.

8.  First place cash prize for the Bullying Video Contest in the amount of $250.00 to South Junior High School from the St. Cloud Police Department.

9.  Donations to the Apollo High School Scholarship Program as follows:
        $200.00 from Ronald and Carol Brandenburg for Dan LaFountaine Memorial Scholarship
        $25.00 from John and Nancy Huninghake for Dan LaFountaine Memorial Scholarship
        $20.00 from Tammy Klassen-Bengtson for Apollo Staff Scholarship
        $25.00 from Shelly Smith for Apollo Staff Scholarship
        $20.00 from Julia Schuldt-Martinez for Apollo Staff Scholarship
        $1,000.00 from VFW East Side Post 4847 for Chuck Mendel/VFW#4847 Scholarship
        $500.00 from Usha and Vijay Puri for Puri Honors Musician Scholarship

10.  Donations to the Tech High School Softball Program for new uniforms, as follows:
        $1,066.10 from St. Cloud Tech Fastpitch Booster Club
        $25.00 from Spanier Bus Service 
        $100.00 from Plaza Park Bank
    
11.    Donation of new books (estimated value of $400.00) to the Kennedy Community School Media Center from Phyllis Umerski.

12.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from Lubrication Technologies, Inc. to Madison Elementary School for STEM.

13.  Donation in the amount of $250.00 from Central Gaming Services to Tech High School for National Forensic League Support.

14.  Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from D & L Manufacturing to the Apollo High School Football Program.

15.  Donations to Madison Elementary School from DonorsChoose as follows:
        $278.25 for use in classroom with project called "Bullies Beware."
        $143.93 for use with classroom Project called "Celebrating Diversity the Kindergarten Way."

16.  Donation in the amount of $75.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Andrew & Georgia Fruth for milk and juice for students unable to pay.

17.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from James and Jeanne Feeny to the Tech High School Choir Program for Needy Students Choir Trip.

18.  Donation in the amount of $10.00 to Westwood Elementary School from Gloria Clarke.

19.  Donation in the amount of $400.00 from Kermit Eastman for Kermit Eastman Scholarships.

20.  Donations from Bonnie Cassady to the District 742 Adapted PE Program for use for students with disabilities, as follows:
            Treadmill (estimated value of $400.00)
            Wii and accessories (estimated value of $600.00)

21.  Donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Tech High School Boys Swim Program from Wells Fargo for new scoreboard.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the list of graduates for Apollo and Technical High Schools, contingent upon completion of the requirements for graduation as set forth by statutes and the Board of Education of St. Cloud Area School District 742.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Apollo HighSchool Stadium Repairs as follows based upon low bid received meeting specifications:

Bid Division #3:  Concrete and Bid Division #4: Masonry to K-Johnson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $131,152.00
    
    Concrete Base Bid                                      $68,307.00
    Concrete for Front Wall, Alternate #1       ($37,058.00)
    Concrete Paving, Alternate #3                    $27,508.00
    Masonry Base Bid                                       $40,925.00
    Masonry for Front Wall, Alternate #1        $31,470.00

Bid Division #2:  Demolition and Bid Division #32: Site Work to Gene Lange & Sons Excavating in the amount of $43,000.00.

Bid Division #9:  Painting - Reject all bids.  Quotes will be obtained at a later date.

Bid Division #10:  Fencing - No bids were received.  Quotes will be obtained at a later date.

This project will be funded with Deferred Maintenance funds.

A bid tabulation is attached.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education enter into a contract under the NJPA Contract with Sorenson Gross Construction Services for Attenuating Surfaces for Sof Tile Playground Surfaces at Talahi and Westwood in the amount of $253,945.00.

This project will be funded with Health and Safety funds.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #1 for the above named project with Northern Lights Steel Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of +$680.00 for a guardrail at roof hatch.

Description:  As required by the Minnesota Department of Education, if there are no changes to the policy it must be approved as it currently exists.  As there are no proposed changes the current policy can be approved as written.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Health and Safety Projects for 2013-14.  A list of the Health and Safety Projects for the next two years is attached.