April 14, 2016 at 5:30 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. Winter Sport Recipients

V.B. Mindy Lattimore - Section 7AA Speech Coach of the Year

V.C. Lisa Moeller - Outstanding Leader Award from Education MN Central

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes of March 10, 2016 Policy Committee Meeting

VIII.B. Minutes of March 10, 2016 Public Hearing

VIII.C. Minutes of March 10, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting

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

VIII.E. Personnel

VIII.E.1. Ashlee McCay, resignation effective March 3, 2016, as School Age Care Adult Assistant

VIII.E.2. Barbara Browning, resignation effective April 15, 2016, as SPED Paraprofessional at North Branch Middle School

VIII.E.3. Kayla Braaten, resignation effective June 13, 2016, as Early Childhood SPED Teacher

VIII.E.4. Sean Daugherty, resignation effective June 13, 2016, as Kindergarten Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.5. Jill Knutson, resignation effective June 13, 2016, as Kindergarten Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.6. Steven Johnson, extension of leave request effective March 28, 2016 through April 21, 2016, as SPED Paraprofessional at North Branch High School

VIII.E.7. Sheryl Read-Slaughter, leave request effective March 21, 2016 through April 5, 2016, as Third Grade Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.8. Jennifer Heath, leave request effective March 29, 2016 through April 12, 2016, as Kindergarten Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.9. Bonnie Radiel, request for extension of medical leave for the 2016-17 school year, as Teacher at Brooker Building

VIII.E.10. Christopher Osen, BS, Step 1, from March 11, 2016 - June 13, 2016, as Tech Ed/Ag Teacher at North Branch High School

VIII.E.11. Dwight Monson, BS, Step 1, from March 11, 2016 - June 13, 2016, as Social Studies Teacher at North Branch High School

VIII.E.12. Amelia Dolloff, employment effective March 21, 2016, as Playground/Lunchroom Supervisor at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.E.13. Kristin Mayne, employment effective March 28, 2016 as School Age Care Manager

VIII.E.14. 2015 -2016 Spring Activities Positions

VIII.E.14.a. Rikki Beaver, Class 4, Step 3, as Assistant Softball Coach

VIII.E.14.b. Tom Kingsland, Class 2, Step 3, as Head Boys Track Coach

VIII.E.14.c. Norm Nagel, Class 2, Step 4, as Head Girls Track Coach

VIII.E.14.d. John Pilz, Class 4, Step 3, as Assistant Baseball Coach

VIII.E.14.e. William Baumann, Class 5, Step 2, as Assistant Golf Coach

VIII.E.14.f. Sarah Johnston, Class 6, Step 2, as Middle School Track Coach

VIII.F. 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 Resolution to Publish a "Notice of Intent to Award" an Energy Savings Performance Contract

X.B. Consider Second Reading of Policy 526 - Hazing Prohibition

X.C. Consider Second Reading of Policy 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy

X.D. Consider Second Reading of Policy 805 - Waste Reduction and Recycling

X.E. Consider Second Reading of Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy

X.F. Consider Second Reading of Policy 807 - Health and Safety Policy

XI. New Business

XI.A. Consider Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the May 24, 2016 School District Special Election

XI.B. Consider 2016-17 and 2017-18 School Calendar

XI.C. Consider Permission to Request Proposals for Workers Compensation Plan and Property/Liability Insurance Plan

XI.D. Consider Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Following Probationary Teachers

XI.D.1. Ann Husfeldt - Grade 6 Teacher - North Branch Middle School

XI.D.2. Jane Johnston - .5 Check & Connect Teacher and .17 Math Teacher - North Branch Middle School

XI.D.3. Sarah Krosschell - Grade 6 Teacher - North Branch Middle School

XI.D.4. Lisa Valentine - SPED Teacher  - North Branch Middle School

XI.D.5. Paula Burton-Gates - Physical Education Teacher - North Branch High School

XI.D.6. Chelsey Carlson - English Teacher - North Branch High School

XI.D.7. Kati Clarkson - English Teacher - North Branch High School

XI.D.8. Daniel Forcelle - Tech Ed Teacher - North Branch High School

XI.D.9. Beth Zak - Science Teacher - North Branch High School

XI.E. Consider Resolution Releasing the Following Support Staff Due to Budget Reductions

XI.E.1. Kayla Willis - SPED Paraprofessional - Sunrise River Elementary School

XI.F. Consider Setting May 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. for Public Hearing on Student Fees

XI.G. Consider First Reading of Policy 423 - Employee - Student Relationships

XI.H. Consider First Reading of Policy 502 - Search of Student Possessions and Person

XI.I. Consider First Reading of Policy 503 - Student Attendance

XI.J. Consider First Reading of Policy 615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions

XI.K. Consider First Reading of Policy 701.1 - Budget Modification

XI.L. Consider First Reading of Policy 902 - Use of School Facilities and Equipment

XI.M. Consider First Reading of Policy 905 - Advertising

XII. Addendum

XII.A. Consent

XII.A.1. Carmen Money, resignation effective April 7, 2016, as School Age Care Assistant

XII.A.2. Amy Murzyn, extension of leave request for the 2016-17 school year, as SPED Teacher at North Branch High School

XII.A.3. Brenda Pulju, request to be released from her contract for the upcoming 2016-17 school year, contingent upon the district hiring a suitable replacement, as Reading Teacher at North Branch Middle School

XIII. Information

XIII.A. Board & Administrator March 2016 Issue

XIV. Board Requests

XV. Committee Reports

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

XV.B. Negotiations

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. Thursday, April 21, 2016 World's Best Workforce Meeting, 6:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVI.B. Monday, April 25, 2016 OPEB Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.C. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Public Meeting on the Bond Referendum, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVI.D. Thursday, May 5, 2016 Public Meeting on the Bond Referendum, 6:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVI.E. Thursday, May 12, 2016 Policy Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.F. Thursday, May 12, 2016 Public Hearing on Student Fees, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVI.G. Thursday, May 12, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting, beginning immediately after the Public Hearing, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVI.H. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Bond Election, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Small Gym

XVI.I. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Life Work Center Graduation, 5:30 pm, Middle School East Cafeteria

XVI.J. Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Senior Awards Night, 7:00 pm, North Branch High School Auditorium

XVII. Adjournment