June 26, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description: 
Alicia Jepsen, Director of Early Childhood Services, and Early Childhood Staff will make a presentation celebrating Roosevelt Education Center and the work of the Early Childhood Programs.  Natalie Prasch will highlight the work of the Welcome Center.

Superintendent Willie Jett will present information relative to short-term, intermediate, and long-term planning for the Roosevelt Education Center Programs.
 

Description: 
Superintendent Willie Jett will review the process and an updated timeline relating to the future of Tech High School.
 

Description:  Diane Moeller, Assistant Superintendent, will present a proposed revised Board Policy 603 relating to Curriculum Review and Development for a first reading.  A copy of the proposed policy is attached.  (This revised policy will replace both the current Board Policy 603 and Administrative Procedures 603A.
 

Description: 
Stacie Vos, Tech High School Assistant Principal, will review the content changes of the student handbook for Senior High for the 2014-2015 year.  Laurie Putnam, Assistant Principal at South Junior High School, will review the content changes relating to the Middle Level, and Diane Moeller will review Elementary and Preschool content changes.

The Administration recommends approval of the student handbooks for Senior High (Apollo, Tech, and Area Learning Center), Junior High (North, South, and Kennedy), and Elementary/Preschool for the 2014-2015 school years.  Copies of the student handbooks for 2014-2015 will be available in the Superintendent's Office upon request and will be placed on the District's website.
 

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 (Dennis Whipple)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Al Dahlgren, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Peter Hamerlinck, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Dennis Whipple, 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.

There will be no July Work Session.

Future Work Session Topics:
World's Best Work Force/Career and College Readiness (August)
Communications
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May, 2014.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $2,444,155.41 (Check Numbers 213040-213717 and ACH Numbers 131402568-131402887) and PCard totals in the amount of $337,463.50 for a grand total of $2,781,618.91.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for May, 2014.
 

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
 
Jessica Rodeberg, Special Education Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective on or about September 24, 2014 through on or about January 5, 2015.
 
New Hire
 
Amanda Bailey, French Teacher, Technical High and Apollo High Schools, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Bailey’s salary for this assignment will be $38,310.00.

Tamara Bauerly, ADSIS Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Bauerly’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Michelle Cox, Special Education Teacher, Riverwoods, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Cox’s salary for this assignment will be $47,321.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Rosio Esparza-Hoppe, Spanish Immersion Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Esparza-Hoppe’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Ryan Heitland, Career and College Readiness, North Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Heitland’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Nicholas Hollermann, Choir Director (Long Call Substitute), Technical High School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Hollermann’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.
 
Kristen Lorincz, English as a Second Language Teacher, Talahi (50%) and Oak Hill (50%) Community Schools, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Lorincz’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.
 
Jing Ma, Chinese Immersion Teacher, North Junior High School, effective May 19, 2014, Lane Ma, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Ma’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.
 
Nelson Mitchell, Choir Teacher, North Junior High School, effective June 5, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (60% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Mitchell’s salary for this assignment will be $21,919.80.
 
Nickole Phipps, English as a Second Language Teacher, Apollo High School effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Phipps’ salary for this assignment will be $41,141.00.
 
Erin Sindelir, Science Teacher, North Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 4 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Schneider’s salary for this assignment will be $37,814.00.
 
Sarah Theisen, Art Teacher, Area Learning Center and Kennedy Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Theisen’s salary for this assignment will be $39,084.00.
 
Lauren Thoma, English as a Second Language Teacher (Jump Start), Apollo High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Thoma’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Pei Hsuan Tsai, Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Tsai’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Julie Volk, Third Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Volk’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Kathryn Walsh, American Sign Language Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (60% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Walsh’s salary for this assignment will be $21,919.80.

Reappointment

Gary Ganje, Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services, District Media Services, July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $103,511.00. Mr. Ganje has been the Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services for 12 years.

Alicia Jepsen, Director of Early Childhood Services, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $98,843.00. Ms. Jepsen has been the Director of Early Childhood for 4 years.

Lori Posch, Director of Literacy, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a salary of $85,600.00. Ms. Posch has been the Director of Literacy for 1½ years.

Rehire
 
Nicholas Ferguson, Language Arts Teacher, Apollo High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Ferguson’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Lori Youngdahl, ADSIS Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA+45, Pay Level 4 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Youngdahl’s salary for this assignment will be $43,565.00.
 
Resignation

Jeremy Christie, Science Teacher, North Junior High School, last day of service August 31, 2014.
 
Christopher McElroy, Activities Director, Apollo High School, last day of service June 30, 2014.

Noorayn Muhumed, English as a Second Language Teacher, North Junior High School, last day of service June 10, 2014.  Ms. Muhumed is currently on leave.

George Nolan, Junior High School Principal, South Junior High School, last day of service June 30, 2014.
 
Retirement
 
Judy (Juli) Arnesen, Early Childhood Teacher, Roosevelt Early Childhood, last day of service June 10, 2014 after 23 years of service in District 742.

Nancy Gruber, Special Education Homeless Teacher, District Administration Office, last day of service June 12, 2014 after 18 years of service in the District.
 

Description:  New Hire
 
Renee Biggerstaff, Clerical Classification I, Technical High School, effective June 5, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.19.

Reappointment

Bryan Brown, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, District Services Building, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $70,372.00. Mr. Brown has been the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds for 2 ½ years.

Scott Dahlin, Supervisor of Transportation, District Services Building, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $71,189.00. Mr. Dahlin has been the Supervisor of Transportation for 27 years.

Steven (Ike) Isaacson, Assistant Director for Human Resources, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $73,486.00. Mr. Isaacson has been the Assistant Director for Human Resources for 2 ½ years.

Constance Jopp, Supervisor of Food Services, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $49,119.00. Ms. Jopp has been the Supervisor for Food Services for 30 years.

Andrea Preppernau, Assistant Director for Research Accountability and Grants, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $73,486.00. Ms. Preppernau has been the Assistant Director for Research Accountability and Grants for 3 years.

Amy Skaalerud, Controller, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $70,821.00. Ms. Skaalerud has been the Controller for 4 years.

Andrea Swanberg, Activities Director, Technical High School, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $82,005.00. Ms. Swanberg has been the Activities Director for ½ year.

James Tasto, Supervisor of IT and Network Administrator, District Media Services, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $70,441.00. Mr. Tasto has been the Supervisor of IT and Network Administrator for 3 years.

Sebastian Witherspoon, Director of Equity Services, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $92,725.00. Mr. Witherspoon has been the Director of Equity Services for 3 ½ years.
 
Resignation
 
Richard Evans, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service June 9, 2014.  Mr. Evans is currently on leave.
 
Sarah Jurek, Special Education Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 6, 2014.
 
Patricia Koepp, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, last day of service March 28, 2014.
 
Retirement
 
Sherry Benson, Clerical Classification III, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service, June 13, 2014, after 36 years of service in District 742.  This is an amendment to the January 23, 2014 Board action on the consent agenda where this item was listed as last day of service June 10, 2014.

Evelyn Luckeroth, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 28 years of service in District 742.
 

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

1.  Donations to Partner For Student Success as follows:
        $5,000.00 from St. Cloud State University (President Earl Potter)
        $5,000.00 from Gary Marsden

2.  Donation of Assistive Technology Equipment to the District 742 Special Education Program from Melody Vachal.

3.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Talahi Community School from the First United Methodist Church to purchase items for the Talahi Carnival.

4.  Donation of eight cases of pop, two cases of water, and 15 T-shirts from Bernick's Pepsi to the North Junior High School Math Department for Probability Carnival.

5.  Grant in the amount of $250.00 to the Tech High School Math Team from the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation for registration for student to attend National Math Competition.

6.  Donations to the Tech High School Scholarship Program as follows:
        $2,000.00 from Ajay Prakash for 2014 Prakash Family Scholarship
        $2,000.00 from Clear Lake Lions for 2014 Clear Lake Lions Scholarship
        $500.00 from Gary Wolters, St. Cloud Orthopedics for 2014 St. Cloud Orthopedic Scholarship
        $425.00 from Eagles Aerie 622 for 2014 Eagles Scholarship
        $250.00 from Gary Grundman, Class of 67, for 2014 Class of 67 Scholarship

7.  Donations to the Apollo High School Scholarship Program as follows:
        $100.00 from Philip and Joann Larson for a Friends and Family of Dan LaFountaine Memorial Scholarship.
        $500.00 from St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates for St. Cloud Orthopedic Scholarship.

8.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Central Minnesota (Stearns County) Inside Out Connections Coalition from the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys to purchase reading material, children's books, and curriculum for use in parent education programs at the Stearns County Jail.

9.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Discovery Community School from the Institute of Education Sciences, Rockville, MD, for participation in an Early Childhood Longitudinal Study.

10.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to North Junior High School from the Spirit of North for Physical Education Department equipment purchases.

11.  Donations to the North Junior High School Student Council for CmPS Internationals-E.A.G.L.E. Squad as follows:
        $200.00 from District 742 LEAF
        $100.00 from Spirit of North
        $50.00 from Russell T. Peterson, DDS
        $50.00 from Kenneth and Theresa Hermanson
        $20.00 from Douglas and Barbara Holzkamp
        $500.00 from St. Cloud Optimist Club
        $500.00 from International Association of Lions Clubs - St. Cloud
        $250.00 from the St. Cloud Education Association

12.  Donation of several boxes of envelopes to St. Cloud Area School District 742 from the Proviant Group.

13.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 to the Apollo High School Boys Hockey Program from Lynn Gregory in memory of a player's Grandfather.

14.  Donation in the amount of $250.00 to Apollo High School from Lori Schiller, Apollo Eagle Volleyball Side Out Club, for equipment for the Wellness Center.

15.  Grant in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School HOSA Program from District 742 LEAF.

16.  Donation in the amount of $30.00 to the Tech High School Orchestra Program from Robert S. Praetorius for Senior Project Music.

17.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Discovery Community School from Texas Roadhouse (fundraiser).

18.  Donation of 50 gift certificates for free blizzards to City Life 742 from Dairy Queen 25th Avenue for art contest prizes.

19.  Donation of 50 gift certificates for a free frosty to City Life 742 from Wendy's.

20.  Donation of equipment from Mike and Rose Hess to the Roosevelt Early Childhood Special Education Program.

21.  Grant award in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Initiative Foundation of Central Minnesota to the Central Minnesota Inside Out Connections Coalition.

22.  Donation of equipment to the District 742 Special Education Assistive Technology Department from Lois Welling.

23.  Donation in the amount of $1,105.12 to South Junior High School from the South Junior High School Drama Club to purchase a wireless communication system in the Theatre.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution to Update the Population Base for Community Services Funding.  A copy of the resolution 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 Madison, Oak Hill, and Discovery Schools in the amount of $362,176.00.

This project will be funded with Health and Safety funds.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Health and Safety Programs Budget.  The Health and Safety Programs Budget for 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16 is attached.  There have been no changes or updates to the Health and Safety Policy, which was approved by the Board of Education on June 28, 2012.