August 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Teaching and Learning Staff will provide an update on the professional development which occurred during August and share information regarding the resources and supports which have been planned and implemented to support teaching and learning in St. Cloud Area School District 742 for the 2015-2016 school year.
 

Description:  The topics of the Board Work Session held on August 12, 2015, were Tech High School Student Presentations, World's Best Workforce Summary, and Vice-Chair Discussion.  Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, will provide a summary.

Dr. Baisch will preview the topic scheduled for the September Work Session, which will be Measurement.
 

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 (Debbie Erickson, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Dennis Whipple, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Al Dahlgren, 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.

September Work Session Topics will include:
    Measurement
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for July, 2015.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $12,851,092.25 (Check Numbers 219853-220357, ACH Numbers 151600100-151600247 and Wire Numbers 201500044-201500049) and PCard totals in the amount of $652,988.57 for a grand total in the amount of $13,504,080.82.
 

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:  New Hire

Yu-li Chang Zacher, Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Zacher’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

David Witeof, Grade 4 Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+30, Pay Level 8 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Witeof’s salary for this assignment will be $57,793.00.

Jonathan Kohan, English Learner Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Kohan’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Aubree Eid, Alternative to Suspension Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Eid’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.  This is a new position.

Cynthia Patten, Alternative to Suspension Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 9 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Patten’s salary for this assignment will be $63,305.00.  This is a new position.

Courtney Schaeffel, Grade 2 Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Lincoln Elementary School, effective August 24, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 68 days).  Ms. Schaeffel’s salary for this assignment will be $13,214.06. 

Courtney Richardson, Early Childhood Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Colts Academy, effective August 24, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 72 days).  Ms. Richardson’s salary for this assignment will be $13,991.36. 

Alexandra Neuman, Intervention Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective August 24, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Neuman’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Amanda Dirksen, Special Education Teacher, City Life 742, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 14 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Dirksen’s salary for this assignment will be $54,672.00.

Barbara Cihak, Special Education Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 11 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Cihak’s salary for this assignment will be $54,672.00.

Kaitlyn Frenchick, Physical Education/Health Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (67% of a full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Frenchick’s salary for this assignment will be $24,477.11. 

Ellen Stewart, Administrative Intern, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00.  

Stephanie Broughton, Grade 5 Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Broughton’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Jorden Nelson, Language Arts Teacher (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Nelson’s salary for this assignment will be $38,310.00.

Carol Dose, Language Arts Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Dose’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00. 

Claudia Valez-Rice, Spanish Immersion Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 7 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Valez-Rice’s salary for this assignment will be $42,270.00.

Eric Dylla, Guidance Counselor, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Dylla's salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.

Eglantina Cenolli, English Learner Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Cenolli's salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Marti Ewy, Special Education Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Ewy's salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.

Steven Bohnsack, Business Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (50% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Bohnsack's salary for this assignment will be $18,266.50.

David Alonso, Spanish Immersion Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Alonso's salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Pamela Carlson, Science Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 16 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Carlson's salary for this assignment will be $68,114.00.

Kevin Cerny, Math Intervention Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Cerny's salary for this assignment will be $47,321.00.

Caleb Curry, Physical Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Curry's salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Kelsie Fitch, Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Fitch's salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Heidi Hoffarth, Social Worker, Oak Hill Community School and South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 6 (90% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Hoffarth's salary for this assignment will be $40,282.20.

Jennifer Johnson, Special Education Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA+45, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Johnson's salary for this assignment will be $45,261.00.

Shana Kruchten, Art Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (80% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Kruchten's salary for this assignment will be $29,226.40.

Jacob Lambrecht, Language Arts Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Lambrecht's salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Katrina Salo-Bartz, Occupational Therapist, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 8 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Salo-Bartz's salary for this assignment will be $52,831.00.

Cheryl Sill, Science Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 18 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Sill's salary for this assignment will be $58,895.00.

Sara Smith, Special Education Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 8 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Smith's salary for this assignment will be $52,831.00.

Janet Summerall, English Learner Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+30, Pay Level 9 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Summerall's salary for this assignment will be $58,343.00.
 

Description:  New Hires (Continued)

Scott Weninger, Science Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 7 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Weninger's salary for this assignment will be $42,270.00.

Chengying Yang, Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Yang's salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Rehire

Andrew Holmbo, Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 7 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Holmbo’s salary for this assignment will be $50,995.00.

Nelson Mitchell, Choir Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (70% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Nelson’s salary for this assignment will be $25,573.10.

Robert Boatz, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 10 (80% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Boatz’s salary for this assignment will be $50,644.00.

Stephanie Cielinski, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Cielinski’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Gregory Cimenski, Grade 4 Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Oak Hill Community School, effective August 24 through November 13, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 55 days). Mr. Cimenski’s salary for this assignment will be $10,687.85.  

Alexandra Yarbrough, English Learner Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Yarbrough’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Jane Hennen, Speech Language Pathologist, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 10 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Hennen’s salary for this assignment will be $52,831.00.

Additional Assignment

Debra Holder, Social Studies Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 24, 2015 through January 22, 2016, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 21 (20% of a full time contract for 98 days).  Ms. Holder’s salary for this assignment will be $7,492.52.  Ms. Holder is currently a full time contract teacher.

Joan Schrofe, Language Arts Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 20 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Schroef’s salary for this assignment will be $11,779.00. Ms. Schrofe is currently a full time contract teacher.

Jessica Scherer, Band Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 6 (3% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Scherer’s salary for this assignment will be $1,210.65.  Ms. Scherer is currently a full time contract teacher.

Pamela Carlson, Science Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 16 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Carlson's salary for this assignment will be $13,622.80.  Ms. Carlson is currently a full time contract teacher.

Heather Johnson, Science Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 11 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Johnson's salary for this assignment will be $10,934.40.  Ms. Johnson is currently a full time contract teacher.

Evangeline Froelich, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Froelich's salary for this assignment will be $7,306.60. Ms. Froelich is currently a full time contract teacher.

Andrea Burris, Art Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 18 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Burris' salary for this assignment will be $14,373.40.  Ms. Burris is currently a full time contract teacher.

Rebecca Blissenbach, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 11 (10% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Blissenbach's salary for this assignment will be $6,516.30.  Ms. Blissenbach is currently a full time contract teacher.

Alternative Leave

Paul Reichert, Intervention Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.

Resignation

Jesse Lovelace, Hourly Teacher, Adult Basic Education, Community Education Center, last day of service August 28, 2015.

Joanna Boos, Grade 5 Teacher, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015.

Patrick Rock, Administrative Intern, Technical High School, last day of service August 11, 2015.

Elizabeth Neilson, Language Arts Teacher, Apollo High School, last day of service June 5, 2014.

Retirement

Deborah Forstner, School Psychologist, Oak Hill/Clearview Elementary Schools, effective October 1, 2015, after 30 years of service to District 742.

Janet Ganje, Grade 3 Teacher, Discovery Community School, last day of service October 5, 2015, after 29 years of service to District 742.
 

Description:  New Hire

Diane Grund, Kitchen Helper, Westwood Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $11.05.

Ifrah Farah, Student Supervision Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Tonya Nierengarten, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective July 28, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.50.

Adrian Washington, Security Officer, North Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.95.

Breanna Hubbard, Classroom Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Kim Craven, Classroom Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Jennifer Deering, Special Education Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Chris Bowe, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Robyn Peterson, Special Education Paraprofessional, InnStep Program, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Linda Vazquez, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Jessica Kruger, Special Education Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Heather Orton, Special Education Paraprofessional, Colts Academy, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Katelyn McCann, Behavior Support Specialist, Riverwoods, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.95.

Rebecca Wold, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School and Riverwoods, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.75.

Kelly Scheeler, Student Supervision Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Judy Chmielewski, Kitchen Helper, Talahi Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $11.86.

Alexandra Fairchild, Sign Language Interpreter, Apollo High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $19.48.

Heidi Nelson, Student Support Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Shannon Kritzeck, Student Support Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of  $10.75.

Amy Dierks, Student Support Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Amber Klein, Health Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.75.

Kelly Eltgroth, Clerical Classification I, Technical High School, effective August 20, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.24.

Corissa Johnson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Ashley Freeberg, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Nicolette Allen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Jodi Otremba, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Jenna Erickson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Angela McKenzie, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Brooke Dunsmoor, Behavior Support Specialist, St. Cloud Group Home, at an hourly rate of $12.95.

Amber Wiese, Behavior Support Specialist, Westwood Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.75.

Jason Allen, Behavior Support Specialist, North Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.95.

Nicholas Schmitz, Security Officer, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.75.

Daryl Burch, Behavior Support Specialist, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $15.35.

Angelina Lukere, Custodian, North Junior High School, effective August 20, 2015, at an hourly rate of $11.52.

Alicia Spartz, Clerical Classification I, Apollo High School, effective August 17, 2015, at an hourly rate of $11.86.

Renee Bartholomew, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Therese Murn, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Robin Robatcek, Human Resources Office and Operations Manager, District Administration Office, effective August 24, 2015, at an hourly rate of $26.52.

Alexandra Umerski, Behavior Support Specialist, Riverwoods, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.95.
 

Description:  Rehire

Jessica Platz, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.75.

Donald Anderson, Behavior Support Specialist, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $14.59.

Corey Scheevel, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Mohamed Soumah, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $14.59.

Reassignment

Caroline Januszewski, Clerical Classification III, Discovery Community School, effective August 10, 2015, at an hourly rate of $16.81.  Ms. Januszewski was previously a Clerical Paraprofessional.

Joni K. Olson, Behavior Support Specialist, City Life 742, effective August 31, 2015, at an hourly rate of $14.59.  Ms. Olson was previously a Special Education Paraprofessional.

Resignation

Shari Brenner, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Kristine Koenig, Clerical Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, last day of service June 6, 2014.  Ms. Koenig was previously on a leave of absence.

Thomas Risley, Routing Coordinator, District Services Building, last day of service June 30, 2015.

Andrea Preppernau, Assistant Director of Research, Evaluation and Assessment, District Administration Office, last day of service September 4, 2015.

Antonio Gonzalez, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Samantha Boll, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service April 10, 2015.

Katy Sowada, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Joyce Terwey, Health Paraprofessional, Technical High School, last day of service September 25, 2014.

Melissa Rothstein, Behavior Support Specialist, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Angela Viere, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Lindsay Laschinger, Special Education Paraprofessional Riverwoods, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Kristi Hengtgen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Elizabeth Plath, Special Education Paraprofessional, Colts Academy, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Riley Burgstahler, Special Education Paraprofessional, InnStep Program, last day of service June 4, 2015.

Troy Burklund, Community Security Officer, Technical High School, last day of service May 29 2015.

Retirement

Laurie Nolden, Clerical Classification III, District Services Building, last day of service November 13, 2015, after 29 years of service to District 742.

Lynn Gregory, Special Education Paraprofessional, Colts Academy, last day of service September 10, 2015, after 31 years of service to District 742.
 

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

1.  Donations to the Tech High School Cross Country Program for 5K race sponsorship as follows:
        $100.00 - Pacific Wok
        $100.00 - 360 Chiropractic
        $100.00 - Rod's Bicycle Shop
        $50.00 - Arnold Kahara
        $100.00 - Pro Cycle & Snowmobile
        $100.00 - Rejuv Medical
        $100.00 - DBA Arise Home Health Care
        $100.00 - Center for Diagnostic Imaging
        $150.00 - Roggeman Law Offices
        $50.00 - VFW Post 428

2.  Donations to the Tech High Scholarship Program as follows:
        $500.00 - Jack Zander Scholarship
        $700.00 - VFW Granite Post #428

3.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Tech High School Skills USA Program from the Central MN Noon Optimist Club for National competition.

4.  Donation of materials from Granite Services to Tech High School Woods/Construction classes.

5.  Target Take Charge of Education Funds to Riverwoods School in the amount of $312.09.

6.  Donations to Riverwoods School as follows:
        $40.00 - Gary and Tamara Gillham
        $250.00 - Liberty Paper/LDI Fibres
        $50.00 - Liberty Diversified International
        $295.00 - Gopher State Cabinets
        $100.00 - Gregory and Deborah Hess

7.  Donations to North Junior High School CmPS for program expenses, as follows:
        $20.00 - Dealyn Rose
        $50.00 - Fran and Sylvia Debaere

8.  Donations to St. Cloud Area School District 742 for New Teacher Orientation lunch on August 10, 2015, as follows:
        Six cases of pop/water - AXA Equitable
        $565.81 - Horace Mann
        $565.81 - ESI

9.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Stearns-Benton Medical Society to Tech High School for the HOSA National Leadership Conference.

10.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Community Education Adult Basic Education Program from the United Health Foundation (matching donation).

11.  Donation in the amount of $600.00 to North Junior High School from Coborns, Inc. (Labels for Learning Program).

12.  Donations from Target Corporation as follows:
        $50.00 - Oak Hill Community School
        $75.00 - Discovery Community School
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval for submission of a Math SmARTS II grant application by the District 742 Math/Fine Arts Coordinators to the Mardag Foundation in the amount of $20,000.00.  The grant seeks to provide equitable access to learning by providing strategies that address multiple learning styles.  Multiple and differing perspectives will be incorporated in the learning strategies to give students new, nontraditional, exciting and intriguing entry into academic arenas they may have rejected.  The grant also allows the community to partner with the schools, working together to address challenges and opportunities. Teachers and artists working side-by-side provide models of life-long learning and together we will all share in the success of the project.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project.

- Change Order #2 with W. Gohman Construction Co. in the amount of +$56,853.00 for additional costs associated with unforeseen circumstances requiring changes for the installation of the new mechanical systems.
- Change Order #2 with Black & Dew, LLC in the amount of +$50,066.89 for additional costs associated with unforeseen circumstances requiring changes for the installation of the new mechanical systems.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project.

- Change Order #2 with Building Material Supply Inc. in the amount of +$261.82 for additional exterior room numbers.
- Change Order #4 with C & L Excavating Inc. in the amount of +$75,480.00 for earthwork drive/parking revisions.
- Change Order #5 with Design Electric Inc. in the amount of +$3,043.18 for remove and replace pole light.
- Change Order #2 with Winkelman Building Corp. (Construction Management) in the amount of +$4,792.00 for additional construction management fee for additional drive/parking.
- Change Order #2 with Winkelman Building Corp. (General Conditions) in the amount of +$1,350.00 for additional testing/staking for revised drive/parking.
- Change Order #2 with Grazzini Brothers & Company in the amount of +$13,890 to install moisture mitigating primer.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project.

- Change Order #2 with Garage Door Store in the amount of +$3,865.00 to add overhead door and change coiling door to pocket door.
- Change Order #5 with HTH Building & Masonry in the amount of +$9,477.00 for additional demolition.
- Change Order #6 with HTH Building & Masonry in the amount of +$2,568.00 for relocation of kiln room.
- Change Order #6 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$1,671.17 to add floor drain.
- Change Order #7 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$420.00 to provide break metal pipe chase.
- Change Order #2 with Multiple Concepts Interiors in the amount of +$380.00 for installation of VCT and Vinyl Base to Room #339.
- Change Order #1 with R & H Drywall Inc. in the amount of +$1,530.00 to add rated mechanical enclosures.
- Change Order #2 with R & H Drywall Inc. in the amount of +$1,990.00 to add soffit/ceiling to enclose existing electrical.
- Change Order #3 with R & H Drywall Inc. in the amount of -$840.00 to delete spray foam insulation at roof parapets.
- Change Order #2 with Summit Fire Protection in the amount of +$387.00 to add sprinklers for new kiln room.
- Change Order #8 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$8,465.10 to install Zurn overflow drain and down spout.
 

Description:  - Change Order #8 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$1,317.90 to alter plumbing to accommodate neutralization tank.
- Change Order #7 with Landwehr Construction Inc. in the amount of +$35,487.73 to furnish and install pvc piping, pre-cast concrete drain structures, etc; soil correction under existing blacktop and maintenance building; installation of straw waffles along construction fence; and orange slab removal.
- Change Order #6 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$6,648.07 for rerouting of roof drains.
- Change Order #8 with Landwehr Construction Inc. in the amount of +$7,405.00 to change sanitary sewer pvc piping, etc.
- Change Order #9 with Landwehr Construction Inc. in the amount of +$16,100.00 to add 6" water main, gate valves, and hydrants.
- Change Order #1 with High Performance Coatings Inc. in the amount of +$550.00 for paint product change.
- Change Order #6 with Sell Hardware Inc. in the amount of -$85.00 to supply door, frame, and hardware at opening A270C and delete door, frame, and hardware at opening A100A.
- Change Order #7 with Yamry Construction Inc. in the amount of +$220.00 to remove glass panels and frame located near top of wall in their entirety.
- Change Order #8 with Yamry Construction Inc. in the amount of +$200.00 to install door.
- Change Order #10 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$6,533.12 to provide and install grease trap.
- Change Order #11 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$1,150.58 for demo as required and patch main office room west wall, install new Woodford in chase; and route piping from existing line to new hose bib.
 

Description:  Minnesota Statute 471.59 authorizes governmental units to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements.  There is no cost or obligation to the District to participate in this program.  To enhance the District's buying power, the purchasing department wishes to participate in cooperative purchases, bids, and contracts with Paynesville Area School District 741.

The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent's designee to enter into a joint purchasing agreement with Paynesville Area School District 741.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education enter into a contract under the U.S. Communities Contract with Design-Build Solutions, Inc., (DBS), a subsidiary of Garland Industries for Roofing Project at Madison Elementary School in the amount of $141,146.00.

This project will be funded with Fund Balance.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change order for the above named project.

- Change Order #1 with Boser Construction, Inc. in the amount of +$49,458.00 for revisions to doors, hardware, grab bars and sub work;  addition of 3 ft sump to storm structure for chamber system; soil corrections; and aluminum door opening.

This project is funded with fund balance funds.

This change order is within the approved budget for this project.