June 14, 2017 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
Description:
New Hire
Catherine Hoffman, Temporary Assistant Principal, Madison Elementary School, effective May 22, 2017, through June 30, 2017, Lane F, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 12 days). Ms. Hoffman’s salary for this assignment will be $4,746.66. Catherine Hoffman, Assistant Principal, Apollo High School, effective July 1, 2017, Lane D, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 235 days). Ms. Hoffman’s salary for this assignment will be $98,000.00. Brittany Mastin, American Sign Language Teacher (Long-Call Substitute/Non-Licensed Community Expert), Apollo and Technical High Schools, effective May 22, 2017, through June 8, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 12.5 days). Ms. Mastin’s salary for this assignment will be $2,635.04. Jessica Drewitz, Spanish Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), Kennedy Community School, effective May 12, 2017, through June 8, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 20.5 days). Ms. Drewitz’ salary for this assignment will be $4,321.47. New Hire – Summer School Jodi Heinen, Targeted Services Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective June 19, 2017, through August 3, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Courtney Schumacher, Targeted Services Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective June 19, 2017, through August 3, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Stephanie VanHoutan, Targeted Services Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective June 19, 2017, through August 3, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Alyssa Bray, Targeted Services Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective June 19, 2017, through August 3, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Travis Colgrove, Targeted Services Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective June 19, 2017, through August 3, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Rehire Angelina Holte, Homebound Tutor, Clara’s House, effective May 15, 2017, through June 7, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Rehire – Summer School Suzanne Maus, Smart Camp Teacher, Salvation Army, effective June 12-16, 2017, at an hourly rate of $32.00. Additional Assignment Jessica Chouinard, MCAPP Program Teacher, McKinley Area Learning Center, effective February 1, 2017, through June 7, 2017, Lane MA, Pay Level 11 (20% of a full time contract for 88 days). Ms. Chouinard’s salary for this assignment will be $5,778.60. Ms. Chouinard is currently a full time contract teacher. Reassignment Amran Yusuf, Administrative Intern, Madison Elementary School, effective July 1, 2017, for the 2017-2018 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00. Ms. Yusuf was previously a Behavior Truancy Interventionist at South Junior High School. Todd Peterson, Administrative Intern, Talahi Community School, effective July 1, 2017, for the 2017-2018 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00. Mr. Peterson was previously an Academic Coach at Lincoln Elementary School. Henry Galloway, Administrative Intern, Lincoln Elementary School, effective July 1, 2017, for the 2017-2018 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00. Mr. Galloway was previously Academic Achievement and Support Coordinator. Heather Ebnet, Administrative Intern, North Junior High School, effective July 1, 2017, for the 2017-2018 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00. Ms. Ebnet was previously an Academic Coach at Madison Elementary School. Meredith Boucher, Assistant Principal, Madison Elementary School, effective July 1, 2017, Lane F, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 225 days). Ms. Boucher’s salary for this assignment will be $89,000.00. Ms. Boucher was previously an Administrative Intern at Talahi Community School. Abdirizak Abdi, Assistant Principal, Apollo High School, effective July 1, 2017, Lane D, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 235 days). Mr. Abdi’s salary for this assignment will be $95,000.00. Mr. Abdi was previously an Administrative Intern at Apollo High School. Leave of Absence Angela Orbeck-Hortsch, ADSIS Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective September 6, 2017, through November 22, 2017. Megan Jarvis, Special Education Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year. Emily Elmquist, English as a Second Language Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective November 20, 2017, through February 9, 2018. Louis Bedard, Special Education Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective April 27, 2017, through June 8, 2017. Maria Greaves, Special Education Social Worker, Westwood Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year (40% leave of a full time contract). Ms. Greaves will work 60% of a full time contract. Kara Mather, Orchestra Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year (50% leave of a full time contract). Ms. Mather will work 50% of a full time contract. Paul Reichert, Grade 2 Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year. |
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I.B.2. Licensed Staff (Continued)
Description:
Discontinuance of Position
Xiaoqing Du, Special Education Supervisor, District-Wide, last day of service June 30, 2017. Resignation Kelsey Laudenbach, Girls’ Head Swim and Dive Coach, Apollo High School, last day of service February 23, 2017. Jennifer Middendorf, Special Education Licensed Supervisor, District Administration Office, last day of service June 30, 2017. Julie Volk, Grade 1 Teacher, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 8, 2017. Perrin Thomas, English as a Second Language Teacher, North Junior High School, last day of service June 8, 2017. Julie Braegelmann, Special Education Early Childhood Teacher, Colts, last day of service June 8, 2017. Tara Seaquist, Special Education Early Childhood Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service June 7, 2017. Pamela Moening, Occupational Therapist, Colts, last day of service August 3, 2017. Holly Booth, Special Education Licensed Supervisor, District Administration Office, last day of service June 30, 2017. Dustin Hausmann, Special Education Teacher, Riverwoods, last day of service June 8, 2017. Retirement Barbara Wagner, Special Education Social Worker, Colts, last day of service November 30, 2017, after 23 years of service in District 742. Joni L. Olson, Executive Director of Student Achievement and Strategic Alignment, last day of service June 30, 2017, after 19 years of service in District 742. Delores Adix, Special Education Speech Language Pathologist, Apollo High School, last day of service June 8, 2017, after 33 years of service in District 742. |
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I.B.3. Non-Licensed Staff
Description:
New Hire
Hawa Mohamed, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective May 26, 2017, at an hourly rate of $11.85. Derek Fagan, Director of Buildings and Grounds, District Services Building, effective June 26, 2017, at an annual salary of $85,000.00. Rehire Alexandra Umerski, Early Childhood Screener II, Colts, effective May 9, 2017, at an hourly rate of $27.59. New Hire – Summer School Chantele Burgess, Behavior Support Specialist, McKinley Area Learning Center, effective June 19, 2017, through July 13, 2017, at an hourly rate of $16.06. Kori Carter, Security Officer, McKinley Area Learning Center, effective June 19, 2017, through July 13, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.31. Reassignment Bishar Hassan, Educational Equity Outreach Coordinator, Discovery Community School, effective May 26, 2017, at an hourly rate of $24.84. Mr. Hassan was previously a Bilingual Communications Support Specialist. David Cooney, Temporary Controller, effective May 30, 2017, through June 30, 2017, at an annual salary of $80,000.00. Mr. Cooney was previously the Special Education Accountant and Finance Coordinator. Appointment Amy Skaalerud, Interim Executive Director of Business Services, effective July 1, 2017, at an annual salary of $120,000.00. David Cooney, Interim Controller, effective July 1, 2017, at an annual salary of $80,000.00. Leave of Absence Carol Nieters, Second Cook, Apollo High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year. Resignation Isabel Drake, Educational Classroom Paraprofessional, Colts, last day of service May 25, 2017. David Ertl, Head Engineer, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 9, 2017. Casey Walquist, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service August 3, 2017. Joshua Guernsey, Behavior Support Specialist, Roosevelt/City Life, last day of service June 7, 2017. Archie Galimah, Behavior Support Specialist, Technical High School, last day of service June 7, 2017. Ryan Frank, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, last day of service June 7, 2017. Abigail Sletta, Kitchen Helper, Apollo High School, last day of service May 12, 2017. Monique Robbins, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 7, 2017. Anna Coleman, Behavior Support Specialist, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service May 18, 2017. Carli Boushee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 7, 2017. Scott Larson, Assistant Engineer, North Junior High School, last day of service June 30, 2017. Lindsay Clarksean, Health Services Paraprofessional, Clearview Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2017. Lynn Stieren-Novak, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service May 26, 2017. David Moening, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service June 7, 2017. Darla Dittus, Clerical Classification I, Apollo High School, last day of service June 12, 2017. Timothy Krueth, Behavior Support Specialist, Roosevelt Education Center, last day of service June 7, 2017. Retirement Irene Mannikko, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2017, after 8 years of service in District 742. Wendy Siemers, Computer Programmer, Media Services, last day of service September 29, 2017, after 37 years of service in District 742. Robert Zabinski, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, last day of service June 7, 2017, after 11 years of service in District 742. Termination Ibado Aden, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service May 25, 2017. |
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I.C. Board Policies Review (Section 900)
Description:
The following proposed updated/revised and new Board Policies for Section 900, School District - Community Relations, are on the agenda for the third and final reading.
The Administration recommends approval of the following proposed updated/revised and new Board Policies: Board Policy 901 - Community Education (Replaces current Board Policy 901 and Administrative Procedures 901A) Board Policy 903 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites (New Policy) Board Policy 904 - Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Nonschool Persons (New Policy) Board Policy 905 - Advertising (New Policy - Updated Administrative Procedures 905A moved to Administrative Procedures Handbook - Communications Section) Board Policy 906 - Community Notification of Predatory Offenders (New Policy) Board Policy 907 - Rewards (New Policy) Copies are attached.
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I.D. Proposed New Board Policy 417 and Proposed Updated Board Policy 503
Description:
The following proposed new and updated/revised Board Policies are on the agenda for the third and final reading.
The Administration recommends approval of the following proposed new and updated/revised Board Policies: Board Policy 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse (New Policy) Board Policy 503 - Student Attendance (Replaces current Board Policy 503, Administrative Procedures 503A, Board Policy 503.2 and Administrative Procedures 503.2A) Copies are attached.
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I.E. Approval of Renumbering Board Policy 499 to Board Policy 103
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of renumbering Board Policy 499, Expressions of Concerns/Complaints/Conflicts About District 742 Employees, to Board Policy 103, in accordance with the Minnesota School Boards Association numbering sequence. A copy is attached.
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I.F. 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.G. Quarryview Education Center Change Orders Totaling +$293,790.81
The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project. - Change Order #1 with Kraemer Trucking & Excavating, Inc. in the amount of +$6,541.50 to replace storm water piping that is RCP with PVC at locations that storm water drainage lines cross water lines. - Change Order #2 with Kraemer Trucking & Excavating, Inc. in the amount of +$204,496.00 to remove unsuitable soils that were unforeseen. Eliminate retention pond #2 which required additional granular fill to be brought into site. - Change Order #2 with Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical in the amount of +$6,518.00 to add shower into laundry area. - Change Order #1 with The Woodshop of Avon, Inc. in the amount of +$4,155.00 for hand railing to be installed on top of steel stair railing component. - Change Order #2 with The Woodshop of Avon, Inc. in the amount of +$1,547.31 for additional casework in laundry room. - Change Order #2 with Mid Central Door Co. in the amount of +$1,336.00 for additional door, frame and hardware for shower room. - Change Order #1 with Regal Contractors Inc. in the amount of +$605.00 for additional framing and sheetrock for shower. - Change Order #1 with Mid State Tile Co. in the amount of +$2,305.00 for additional ceramic floor and wall tile. - Change Order #2 with Full Spectrum Finishing Inc. in the amount of +$75.00 to paint additional door frame. - Change Order #1 with Breth-Zenzen Fire Protection LLC in the amount of +$175.00 to add one sprinkler head. - Change Order #1 with McDowall Company in the amount of +$10,458.00 to add split ductless system for elevator equipment room, condensate drain pipe. - Change Order #2 with McDowall Company in the amount of +$9,815.00 to add exhaust fan for new shower area. Add kitchen hood over the dishwasher. - Change Order #2 with Klein Electric Inc. in the amount of +$2,028.00 to add light fixture Type 5A with occupancy sensor and power pack. - Change Order #2 with K. Johnson Construction Inc. in the amount of +$3,736.00 to provide and install termination bars that were not included in plans and specs, but should be used to provide a complete and water/weather resistant project. This project is funded with Lease Levy Funds. These change orders are within the approved budget for this project. |
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I.H. Bid Award - Milk and Ice Cream Products
The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Milk and Ice Cream Products to Kemps Dairy in the approximate amount of $360,000.00, based on escalation/de-escalation pricing. A bid tabulation is attached.
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II. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
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II.A. Proposed Updated/Revised Board Policy 902 (ACTION)
Description:
Gary Ganje, Executive Director of Technology and District Support Services, will review updates to proposed revised Board Policy 902, Use of School Facilities and Equipment. It is on the agenda for the third and final reading. This policy replaces current Board Policy 902 and Administrative Procedures 902A. A copy is attached.
The Administration recommends approval of revised Board Policy 902, Use of School Facilities and Equipment.
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II.B. Stearns County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution (ACTION)
Description:
Gary Ganje will present information regarding the resolution. A copy is attached.
The Administration recommends approval of a resolution to adopt the Stearns County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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III. BOARD OF EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Description:
Committee Chairs of Standing Committees that have met since the last Regular Board Meeting will present a report. Regular monthly Committee reports will continue to be presented at the second monthly Board meeting.
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