June 10, 2015 at 6:30 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. Licensed Staff
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Alternative Leave
Sheila Ferguson, Special Education Teacher, Riverwoods, effective for the 2015-2016 school year. Dawn Gent, Instructional Leader, Oak Hill Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year. Melissa Radeke, Language Arts Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. Child Care Leave Amber Brown, English as a Second Language Teacher, North Junior High School, effective on or about September 19, 2015 through on or about November 13, 2015. Emily Fischer, Adult Basic Education Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective on or about August 24, 2015 through on or about October 16, 2015. Julia Salzer, Kindergarten Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective on or about August 31, 2015 through on or about November 20, 2015. Leave of Absence Christine Greenlund, Physical Therapist, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, 10% leave of a 90% contract. Ms. Greenlund will work 80% of a full time contract. Kari Weber, Special Education Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective for the 2015-2106 school year, 30% leave of a full time contract. Ms. Weber will work 70% of a full time contract. New Hire Amy Benson, Temporary Guest Teacher, Tech High School, effective May 11, 2015 through June 4, 2015 at a daily rate of $180.00. Rehire Sally Green, Math Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Technical High School, effective May 14, 2015 through June 5, 2015, paid at an hourly rate of $37.24. Tingting Zheng, Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective August 24, 2015, Lane MA+15, Pay Level 6 (full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Zheng’s salary for this assignment will be $50,103.00. Reassignment Patrick Rock, Secondary Administrative Intern, building to be determined, effective July 1, 2015 at an annual salary of $78,000.00. Resignation Chris Brassell, Language Arts Teacher, Technical High School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Leah Carey, English as a Second Language Teacher, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Justin Larson, Science Teacher, South Junior High School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Erin Nies, Second Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Jason Andrew Parker, Choir Teacher, Apollo High School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Ross Resley, Music Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Kara Rogers, Social Worker, Riverwoods, last day of service June 5, 2015. Kara Rysavy, Vocal Music Teacher, Technical High School, last day of service May 19, 2015. Ms. Rysavy is currently on leave. Casey Willging, Special Education Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Retirement Kathryn Calligure, Music Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015 after 26 years of service in District 742. Jacklyn Enke, Fifth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015 after 34 years of service in District 742. |
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I.B.2. Non-Licensed Staff
Description:
New Hire
Kathryn Frantesl, Kitchen Helper, South Junior High School, effective May 18, 2015 at an hourly rate of $11.86. Alli Schemel, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective May 22, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00. Rehire Amy Weihs, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective June 9, 2015 at an hourly rate of $16.53. Resignation Corinna Anderson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clearview Elementary School, last day of service May 12, 2015. Ms. Anderson is currently on leave. Kelsey Arntson, Special Education Paraprofessional, City Life, last day of service June 4, 2015. Jarris Bergherr, Executive Assistant to Human Resources, District Administration Office, last day of service June 26, 2015. Rhonda Fitzsimmons, Behavior Support Specialist, South Junior High School, last day of service April 29, 2015. Kayla Fleischhacker, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Ms. Fleischhacker is currently on leave. Kristen Leighton, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara’s House, last day of service June 4, 2015. Melissa Meeks, Clerical Classification IV, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015. Sean Ryan, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Jacob Schultz, Behavior Support Specialist, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Jessica Vanloy, Instructional Paraprofessional, Technical High School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Elizabeth Wehrs, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Allison White, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Retirement Connie Johnson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 4, 2015 after 15 years of service. Thomas Johnson, Custodian, Discovery Community School, last day of service September 1, 2015 after 31 years of service in District 742. Mr. Johnson is currently on leave. Peggy Lindsay, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service May 29, 2015 after 28 years of service in District 742. Settlement Agreement The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to execute a settlement agreement relating to the full and final resolution of an employment dispute with Jean Sonsteby, as recommended by the insurance company, and with the settlement to be paid by insurance funds only with no contribution of School District funds. The Board Personnel Committee has reviewed the settlement terms and recommends approval. Termination Meghan Schneider, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service May 14, 2015. |
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I.C. Approval of Resolution to Update the Population Base for Community Services Funding
The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution to Update the Population Base for Community Services Funding. A copy of the resolution is attached.
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I.D. Bid Award - Apollo Athletic Field & Track Improvement
The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Apollo Athletic Field & Track Improvements as follows based on low bids received meeting specifications: -Contract 1 - Earthwork/Utilities: Kraemer Trucking & Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $35,319 -Contract 2 - Asphalt Reclaiming/Paving/Aggregate Base: Knife River Corporation in the amount of $122,410 -Contract 3 - Concrete: Upper Midwest Athletic Construction in the amount of $116,870 -Contract 4 - Track: Upper Midwest Athletic Construction in the amount of $191,870. The low bid from Athletic Field Surfacing was rejected due to an incorrect bid form that materially varies from the bidding requirements. -Contract 5 - Fencing: Peterson Companies, Inc. in the amount of $16,530 -Contract 6 - Landscaping: No bids were received. Quotes will be obtained and an award requested at a later meeting. A bid tabulation is attached. This project is being funded with Deferred Maintenance funds.
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I.E. Bid Award - Madison Elementary School 2015 Additions & Remodeling
The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Madison Elementary School 2015 Additions & Remodeling to KUE Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $980,815 based upon low bid received meeting specifications. A bid tabulation is attached. This project is being funded with Fund Balance funds.
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I.F. Hiring of Owner's Representative
The Administration recommends hiring Mike Spanier as a Consultant to be the Owner's Representative for the building of the new High School, renovations at Apollo High School and other improvements. The Contract will run from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 at $80,000 per year. |
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I.G. Change Order #1 - Roosevelt Education Center Building
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #1 for the above named project with Garland/DBS, Inc. in the amount of +$232,398 for change in scope of work - additional roof sections and areas added to the original contract. This project is funded with Deferred Maintenance funds. |
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I.H. Change Order #1 - Kennedy Community School Addition/Remodel - Wells Concrete Products
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #1 for the above named project with Wells Concrete Products in the amount of -$650.00 due to a different contractor removing joint grout framing materials. This project is funded with capital lease levy funds. |
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I.I. Change Order #4 - North Junior High School Addition/Remodel - Yamry Construction, Inc.
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #4 for the above named project with Yamry Construction, Inc. in the amount of +$30,285.00 for additional lockers. This project is funded with Deferred Maintenance funds. |
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I.J. Change Order #3 - North Junior High School Addition/Remodel - Bartley Sales Company, Inc.
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #3 for the above named project with Bartley Sales Company, Inc. in the amount of +$114,576.00 for additional lockers. This project is funded with Deferred Maintenance funds. |
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I.K. Change Order #3 - Kennedy Community School Addition/Remodel - Charlie Walker Construction
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #3 for the above named project with Charlie Walker Construction in the amount of +$2,072.86 for additional materials and labor to add band around exterior wall perimeter. This project is funded with capital lease levy funds. |
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I.L. Change Order #7 - Kennedy Community School Addition/Remodel - K Johnson Construction, Inc.
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #7 for the above named project with K Johnson Construction, Inc. in the amount of +$1,949.00 for additional work to core-fill existing walls. This project is funded with capital lease levy funds. |
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I.M. Purchase Agreement with City of St. Joseph for Sale of Colts Academy
The Administration recommends approval of a Purchase Agreement with the City of St. Joseph for the sale of Colts Academy for $2,300,000 with a closing date of approximately September 1, 2015. A copy of the Purchase Agreement is attached.
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I.N. Designate Willie Jett and Amy Skaalerud as the Identified Officials with Authority to Authorize User Access to Minnesota Department of Education Secure Websites.
Authorization is requested to designate Willie Jett, Superintendent, and Amy Skaalerud, Controller, as the identified officials with authority to authorize user access to Minnesota Department of Education secure websites. |
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II. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
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II.A. Approval of Revised 2015-2016 School Calendar
Description:
Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, and Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will update the Board of Education on proposed adjustments to the School Calendar for 2015-2016. A copy is attached.
The Administration recommends approval of the 2015-2015 School Calendar as revised.
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III. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO CINDY HARNER FOR SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 742 BOARD OF EDUCATION
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