October 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. School Board Recognition

V.A. Josh Reistad

V.B. Shari Breezee-Completion of MSBA Phase I, II, III

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes of September 10, 2015 Policy Committee Meeting

VIII.B. Minutes of September 10, 2015 Regular School Board Meeting

VIII.C. Minutes of September 24, 2015 Special School Board Meeting

VIII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VIII.E. Personnel

VIII.E.1. Dennis Erickson, retirement effective October 15, 2015 as SPED Bus Para

VIII.E.2. Lisa Gamer, resignation effective September 25, 2015, as SPED Para at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.3. Maggie Vadnais, leave request effective October 19, 2015 through November 19, 2015, as SPED Paraprofessional at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.4. Carol Splittstoser, terminated September 14, 2015, as Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor, at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.5. Marissa Amborn, BA, Step 1, as .5 FTE Pupil Support Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.6. Andrea McLean, BA, Step 7, as .5 FTE (.2 FTE Intervention Teacher and .3 FTE TOSA) at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.7. Kimberly Dahlin-Jones, MEd, Step 5, as Early Childhood Teacher at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.E.8. Nicole Huberty, employment effective September 14, 2015, as Bus Driver

VIII.E.9. Warren Schmidt, employment effective September 18, 2015, as Bus Driver

VIII.E.10. Tyler Olson, employment effective September 29, 2015, as Bus Driver

VIII.E.11. Amy Castillo, employment effective September 28, 2015, as School Age Care Adult Assistant

VIII.E.12. Katie Nelson, employment effective September 28, 2015, as School Age Care Adult Assistant

VIII.E.13. Bailey Milligan, employment effective September 29, 2015, as School Age Care Adult Assistant

VIII.E.14. 2015-16 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Position

VIII.E.14.a. Brian Robelia, Class 9, Step 1, as Weightroom Supervisor

VIII.E.15. 2015-16 Activity Advisor Positions

VIII.E.15.a. James Pope, Class 8, Step 3, as High School Pep Band Advisor

VIII.E.15.b. Tonya Barnes, Class 4, Step 1, as Harmonaires Advisor

VIII.E.15.c. James Pope, Class 4, Step 3, as Jazz Band Advisor

VIII.E.15.d. Tonya Barnes, Class 7, Step 1, as Assistant Fall Musical Advisor (vocal)

VIII.E.15.e. James Pope, Class 7, Step 3, as Assistant Fall Musical Advisor (band)

VIII.E.15.f. Chas Bettendorf, Class 8, Step 10, as Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VIII.E.15.g. Jennifer Joyal, Class 9, Step 9, as Assistant Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VIII.E.15.h. Rett Asbury, Class 8, Step 2, as Math League Advisor

VIII.E.15.i. Chas Bettendorf, Class 8, Step 2, as National Honor Society Advisor (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.j. Laura Rothe, Class 8, Step 1, as National Honor Society Advisor (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.k. Sharon Goeman, Class 10, Step 2, as Prom Advisor

VIII.E.15.l. Mindy Lattimore, Class 4, Step 10, as Speech Advisor

VIII.E.15.m. Amanda Cook, Class 6, Step 1, as Assistant Speech Advisor

VIII.E.15.n. Pam Newbauer, Class 6, Step 9, as Assistant Speech Advisor

VIII.E.15.o. Megan MacKenzie, Class 6, Step 3, as Student Council Advisor

VIII.E.15.p. Scott Miller, Class 6, Step 1, as Tech Club Advisor

VIII.E.15.q. Chris Hay, Class 7, Step 2, as Yearbook Advisor

VIII.E.15.r. Michelle Wille, Class 6, Step 1, as Link Crew Advisor (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.s. Laura Rothe, Class 6, Step 1, as Link Crew Advisor (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.t. Nicole Chandler, Class 6, Step 1, as FCCLA Advisor

VIII.E.15.u. Tonya Barnes, Class 7, Step 1, as One Act Advisor

VIII.E.15.v. Tamila Velez, Class 8, Step 1, as International Club Advisor

VIII.E.15.w. Rachel Bigelow, Class 3, Step 1, as Fall Musical Director for the Fall Musical

VIII.E.15.x. Rachel Bigelow, Class 9, Step 2, as Set Construction Advisor for the Fall Musical

VIII.E.15.y. Rachel Bigelow, Class 9, Step 1, as Set Design (costumes) Advisor for the Fall Musical (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.z. Ellen Hein, Class 9, Step 2, as Set Design (props) Advisor for the Fall Musical (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.aa. Ketrina Johnson, Class 9, Step 1, as Accompianist (choreographer) Advisor for the Fall Musical (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.ab. Pierre Pleau, Class 3, Step 4, as Auditorium Coordinator Advisor

VIII.E.15.ac. Donna Hryniewicki, Class 10, Step 2, as Middle School Band (Jazz) Advisor

VIII.E.15.ad. Donna Hryniewicki, Class 10, Step 2, as Middle School Band (Ensemble) Advisor

VIII.E.15.ae. Pam Newbauer, Class 9, Step 5, as Middle School Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VIII.E.15.af. Cathy Regnier, Class 10, Step 10, as Middle School Show Choir Advisor

VIII.E.15.ag. Pam Newbauer, Class 8, Step 5, as Middle School Speech Advisor

VIII.E.15.ah. Pam Newbauer, Class 8, Step 7, as Middle School Student Council Advisor

VIII.E.15.ai. Mary Colvin, Class 7, Step 1, as Middle School Yearbook Advisor (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.aj. Elijah Davies, Class 7, Step 1, as Middle School Yearbook Advisor (.5 FTE)

VIII.E.15.ak. Abby Moon, Class 8, Step 1, as Middle School Math League Advisor

VIII.F. Approval of Seniority Lists

VIII.F.1. NBEA (North Branch Area Education Center)

VIII.F.2. NBSSA (North Branch Support Staff Association)

VIII.F.3. Local 320 (Bus Drivers)

VIII.F.4. SEIU Local 284  (Custodial)

VIII.G. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report

VIII.H. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

IX. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

X. Old Business

X.A. Consider Second Reading of Policy 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings

X.B. Consider Second Reading of Policy 406 - Public and Private Personnel Data

X.C. Consider Second Reading of Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment

X.D. Consider Second Reading of Policy 427 - Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers

X.E. Consider Second Reading of Policy 509 - Enrollment of Non-Resident Students

XI. New Business

XI.A. Consider Agreement between Independent School District No. 138 and Springsted Incorporated

XI.B. Consider Resolution of School Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

XI.C. Consider Contract Between Independent School District No. 138, North Branch and Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc. (TSA)

XI.D. Consider Approval of the Following MSBA Resolutions

XII. Addendum

XII.A. Consent

XII.A.1. Sonya Mueller, leave request effective October 19, 2015 through October 28, 2015, as SPED Paraprofessional at North Branch Middle School

XII.A.2. Julie Flodquist, leave request effective October 29, 2015 through November 12, 2015, as SPED Paraprofessional at Sunrise River Elementary School

XII.A.3. Betty Howson, resignation effective October 2, 2015, as Bus Driver

XII.A.4. Dawne Tacheny, resignation effective October 14, 2015, as SPED Paraprofessional at Sunrise River Elementary School

XII.A.5. Shanna Andreotti, employment effective October 7, 2015, as Bus Driver

XII.A.6. Ashlee McKay, employment effective October 5, 2015, as School Age Care Adult Assistant

XII.A.7. Terry Miller, employment effective October 12, 2015, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch High School

XII.A.8. 2015-16 Activity Advisor Positions

XII.A.8.a. Renee King, Class 9, Step 2, as Accompianist (performances) Advisor for the Fall Musical (.5 FTE)

XIII. Information

XIII.A. Board & Administrator September 2015 Issue

XIV. Board Requests

XV. Committee Reports

XV.A. SEE (Schools for Equity in Education)

XV.B. Negotiations

XV.B.1. North Branch Education Association

XV.B.2. Custodial Union Local 284

XV.C. MSBA Update or Report

XV.D. SCRED Report

XV.E. Staff Development Report

XV.F. OPEB Committee Report

XV.G. Policy Committee Report

XVI. Dates to Remember

XVI.A. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Negotiations Committee Meeting, 5:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 121

XVI.B. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 NBEA Negotiations Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.C. Monday, October 19, 2015 Negotiations Committee Meeting, 5:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 121

XVI.D. Monday, October 19, 2015 Custodian Negotiations Session, 6:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.E. Thursday, October 22, 2015 Policy Committee Meeting, 5:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.F. Thursday, October 22, 2015 School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.G. Thursday, November 12, 2015 Regular School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVII. Adjournment - Closed Session on Negotiations