July 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Karla Hiltner, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, and Shawn Hoffman-Bram, Director of Community Education, will present information and an update on Communications, Outreach, and Marketing in St. Cloud Area School District 742.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information.  A copy of the resolution is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of a Resolution Rescinding Prior 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:  Cindy Harner, Chair of the Board Personnel & Negotiations Committee, will review the proposed Board of Education Bargaining Principles for 2013.  A copy is attached.

The Board Personnel & Negotiations Committee and the Administration recommend approval of the Board of Education Bargaining Principles for 2013.

Description:  Superintendent Willie Jett 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
          Literacy/English Language Achievement
            

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

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $4,940,355.65 (Check Numbers 208059-208487, ACH Numbers 121302667-131400124, and Wires) and P Card totals in the amount of $260,551.60, for a grand total of $5,200,907.25.

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
 
Greg Borders, Business Teacher, Technical High and Apollo High Schools, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 13 (10% of a full time contract for 188 days). Mr. Borders’ salary for this assignment will be $6,286.00.  Mr. Borders is currently a full time teacher.
 
Andrea Burris, Art Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 16 (7% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Burris’ salary for this assignment will be $7,561.13.  Ms. Burris is currently a full time teacher.
 
Carolyn Schmitz, Language Arts Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (40% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Schmitz’s salary for this assignment will be $13,492.40.  Ms. Schmitz is currently a 60% of a full time teacher.
 
Andrea Swanberg, Social Studies Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 18 (7% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Swanberg’s salary for this assignment will be $3,309.81.  Ms. Swanberg is currently a full time teacher.
 
Childcare Leave
 
Jennifer Robak, Special Education Teacher, Technical High School, effective on or about September 20, 2013 through on or about November 11, 2013.
 
New Hire
 
Michael Beehler, Physical Education Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (60% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Beehler’s salary for this assignment will be $20,238.60.
 
Mariel Quinonez, Spanish Immersion Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Quinonez’s salary for this assignment will be $34,948.00.
 
Ricky Rud, Counselor, North Junior High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Rud’s salary for this assignment will be $39,994.00.
 
Barbara Ward, English as a Second Language Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Ward’s salary for this assignment will be $41,749.00.
 
Reassignment
 
Jill Murphy, Assistant Principal, Talahi Community School, effective for the 2013-2014 school, year, will be paid an annual salary of $81,794.00 for this position.  Ms. Murphy was previously a Special Education Licensed Supervisor.
 
Rehire
 
Kirsten Axson, Second Grade Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Axson’s salary for this assignment will be $33,731.00.
 
Jayne Bautch, Science Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Bautch’s salary for this assignment will be $39,994.00.
 
Jana Gulati, Kindergarten Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Gulati’s salary for this assignment will be $39,994.00.
 
Aimee Klein, Occupational Therapist, Apollo High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Klein’s salary for this assignment will be $41,749.00.
 
Diane Moeller, Assistant Superintendent, District Administration Office, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, annual salary of $123,000.00.  Ms. Moeller was hired as the Interim Assistant Superintendent in January of 2013.
 
Kathrynne Quistorff, Music Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Quistorff’s salary for this assignment will be $33,731.00
 
Resignation
 
Kami Daley, First Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2013.
 
Kirsten Welz, Music Teacher, Clearview Elementary and Kennedy Community Schools, last day of service June 7, 2013.
 
Retirement
 
Joan Beaumont, Music Teacher, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 7, 2013.  Ms. Beaumont has worked in District 742 for 25 years.

Description:  Alternative Leave
 
Janet Haag, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
 
Discontinue Position
 
Henry Galloway, Access and Opportunity Coordinator, last day of service June 28, 2013.
 
New Hire
 
Donald Woods, Custodian, South Junior High School, effective June 17, 2013 at an hourly rate of $11.52 per hour.
 
Reassignment
 
Paul Cannon, Transportation Safety Coordinator, District Services Building, effective July 8, 2013 at an hourly rate of $15.10 per hour.  Mr. Cannon was previously a Bus Driver.
 
Henry Galloway, Coordinator of Academic Achievement and Support, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2013, at an hourly rate of $25.47 per hour.  Mr. Galloway was previously an Access and Opportunity Coordinator.
 
Joni Kay Olson, Special Education Paraprofessional, City Life, effective September 3, 2013 at an hourly rate of $12.54 per hour.  Ms. Olson was previously a Behavior Support Specialist (Long Call Substitute).
 
Resignation
 
Amanda MacGregor, Media Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service June 7, 2013.
 
Kathleen Neuberger, Kitchen Helper, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2013.
 
Retirement
 
Rita Sundquist, Clerical Classification IV, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, last day of service August 30, 2013, after 38 years of service in District 742.

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

1.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Apollo High School from the St. Cloud Area Youth Basketball Association for a SCAYBA Scholarship.

2.  Donations from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University in appreciation for welcoming CSB/SJU students during the 2012-2013 academic year by providing field experience and student teaching opportunities, as follows:
        $200.00 - Talahi Community School
        $750.00 - South Junior High School
        $500.00 - Kennedy Community School
        $500.00 - Discovery Community School

3.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Talahi Community School from Kenneth Ebel for Summer Reading Program.

4.  Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Fund grant award from the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in the amount of $5,000.00 to Talahi Community School to purchase books and magazines.

5.  Donation in the amount of $207.00 to the Youth As Resources Program from Coborn's (Brat & Pop Sale) for the purpose of funding Youth as Resources mini-grants.

6.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 to the Tech High School Wrestling Program from Beatty-Humphries Post #323 for supplies and equipment.

7.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School Hockey Program from Betty-Humphries Post #323 for uniforms.

8.  Donation in the amount of $1,500.00 to the Tech High School Skills-USA Program from Project Lead the Way, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, for national competition travel expenses.

9.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School Scholarship Program for a 2013 John "Jack" Zander Memorial Scholarship.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the 2013-2014 Staff Development Calendar for St. Cloud Area School District 742.  A copy is attached.

Description:  The Administration recommends membership renewal in the Minnesota School Boards Association, as well as the MSBA Policy Service, for the 2013-2014 year.  The membership dues for our School District are $12,627.00.  The Policy Service Renewal dues are $575.00.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of membership in the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) for 2013-2014 in the amount of $12,209.00.

Description:  The total expenses incurred by Board Members from March 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013, was $250.00.  A copy of the detailed expenses is attached.