August 11, 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. Spring Sport and Fine Arts Recipients

V.B. HOPE Students

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes of July 14, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting

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

VIII.C. Personnel

VIII.C.1. Julia Stone, resignation effective August 1, 2016, as Bus Driver

VIII.C.2. Marie Pangerl, resignation effective August 19, 2016, as Data Support Specialist at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.C.3. Nicole McBride (formerly Soule), leave request October 28, 2016 through January 6, 2017, as SPED Paraprofessional at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.4. Jane Aslakson, leave request for the 2016-17 school year, as Title Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.5. Marissa Amborn, BA, Step 2, as .5 FTE LTS for Jane Aslakson, as Title Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.6. Christine Weiss-Klatt, MA+15, Step 16, as .5 FTE LTS for Jane Aslakson, as Title Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.7. Steven Bohnsack, MEd, Step 3, as Business Teacher at North Branch High School

VIII.C.8. Kati Clarkson, BS, Step 2, as 1.00 FTE English Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 teacher, at North Branch High School (she was originally approved as a .67 FTE English Teacher at North Branch High School at the May 12, 2016 board meeting)

VIII.C.9. Andrea DeSmet, BS, Step 8, as Third Grade Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 school year, at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.10. Sarah Krosschell, BA, Step 6, as Fifth Grade Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 school year, at North Branch Middle School

VIII.C.11. Kelsey Lien, BS, Step 1, as Early Childhood SPED Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 school year

VIII.C.12. Samantha Rittenour, MS, Step 3, LTS for Anne Lawrence for the 2016-17 school year, as Intervention Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.13. Katelyn Stout, BA45, Step 1, as First Grade Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 school year, at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.14. Ashley Queener, BAS, Step 3, as Math Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 school year, at North Branch High School

VIII.C.15. Justin Voss, BA, Step 3, as SPED Teacher, beginning with the 2016-17 school year, at North Branch High School

VIII.C.16. Rebecca Johnson, employment effective August 1, 2016, as Assistant Principal at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.C.17. Marsena Ames, employment effective August 3, 2016, as Bus Driver

VIII.C.18. Renee Nord, employment effective August 31, 2016, as Teacher Para for Begindergarten

VIII.C.19. 2016-17 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Positions

VIII.C.19.a. Anna Geary, Class 2, Step 4, as Cross Country Head Varsity Coach

VIII.C.19.b. Kandi Stragey, Class 2, Step 2, as Girls Soccer Head Varsity Coach

VIII.C.19.c. Paula Johnson, Class 4, Step 4, as Cross Country Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.d. Joel Santjer, Class 3, Step 1, as Girls Tennis Head Varsity Coach

VIII.C.19.e. Andy Spofford, Class 5, Step 1, as Girls Tennis Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.f. Sam Ferraro, Class 1, Step 3, as Football Head Varsity Coach

VIII.C.19.g. Brent Lundgren, Class 3, Step 3, as Football Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.h. James Pope, Class 3, Step 4, as Football Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.i. Kyle Kahl, Class 3, Step 4, as Football Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.j. Justin Voss, Class 3, Step 1, as Football Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.k. Dan Johnson, Class 3, Step 2, as Football Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.l. Tammi Minke, Class 3, Step 7, as Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.m. Taylor Essen, Class 3, Step 1, as Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.n. Ron Truck, Class 3, Step 10, as Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

VIII.C.19.o. Chad Carlson, Class 6, Step 2, as Middle School Football Coach

VIII.C.19.p. Josh Reistad, Class 6, Step 2, as Middle School Football Coach

VIII.C.19.q. Trent Herold, Class 6, Step 2, as Middle School Football Coach

VIII.C.19.r. Abby Moon, Class 6, Step 2, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VIII.C.19.s. Becky Ramberg, Class 6, Step 1, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VIII.C.19.t. Diane Jones, Class 6, Step 8, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VIII.C.19.u. Ann Husfeldt, Class 6, Step 3, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VIII.C.20. 2016-17 Activity Advisor Positions

VIII.C.20.a. James Pope, Class 8, Step 5, as High School Pep Band Advisor

VIII.C.20.b. Tonya Barnes, Class 4, Step 3, as Harmonaires Advisor

VIII.C.20.c. James Pope, Class 4, Step 5, as Jazz Band Advisor

VIII.C.20.d. Tonya Barnes, Class 7, Step 3, as Assistant Fall Musical Advisor (vocal)

VIII.C.20.e. James Pope, Class 7, Step 5, as Assistant Fall Musical Advisor (band)

VIII.C.20.f. Chas Bettendorf, Class 8, Step 10, as Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VIII.C.20.g. Jennifer Joyal, Class 9, Step 10, as Assistant Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VIII.C.20.h. Rett Asbury, Class 8, Step 4, as Math League Advisor

VIII.C.20.i. Chas Bettendorf, Class 8, Step 3, as National Honor Society Advisor

VIII.C.20.j. Laura Rothe, Class 8, Step 1, as National Honor Society Advisor

VIII.C.20.k. Sharon Goeman, Class 10, Step 4, as Prom Advisor

VIII.C.20.l. Tessa Strain, Class 6, Step 1, as Student Council Advisor

VIII.C.20.m. Barb Marko, Class 6, Step 1, as Student Council Advisor

VIII.C.20.n. Scott Miller, Class 6, Step 2, as Tech Club Advisor

VIII.C.20.o. Julie Cooley, Class 7, Step 1, as Yearbook Advisor

VIII.C.20.p. Michelle Wille, Class 6, Step 1, as Link Crew Advisor

VIII.C.20.q. Laura Roth, Class 6, Step 1, as Link Crew Advisor

VIII.C.20.r. Nicole Chandler, Class 6, Step 3, as FCCLA Advisor

VIII.C.20.s. Tonya Barnes, Class 7, Step 3, as One Act Advisor

VIII.C.20.t. Mindy Lattimore, Class 8, Step 6, as Drama Club Advisor

VIII.C.20.u. Tamila Velez, Class 8, Step 2, as International Club Advisor

VIII.C.20.v. Donna Hryniewicki, Class 10, Step 4, as Middle School Jazz Band Advisor

VIII.C.20.w. Donna Hryniewicki, Class 10, Step 4, as Middle School Ensemble Band Advisor

VIII.C.20.x. Pam Newbauer, Class 9, Step 7, as Middle School Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VIII.C.20.y. Cathy Regnier, Class 10, Step 10, as Middle School Show Choir Advisor

VIII.C.20.z. Pam Newbauer, Class 8, Step 7, as Middle School Speech Advisor

VIII.C.20.aa. Pam Newbauer, Class 8, Step 9, as Middle School Student Council Advisor

VIII.C.20.ab. Mary Colvin, Class 7, Step 2, as Middle School Yearbook Advisor

VIII.C.20.ac. Abby Moon, Class 8, Step 2, as Middle School Math League Advisor

VIII.D. Contract Between Independent School District No. 138, North Branch and Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc. (TSA)

VIII.E. 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

XI. New Business

XI.A. Consider Resolution Relating to Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General and Special Election

XII. Addendum

XII.A. Consent

XII.A.1. Kelli Moore, resignation effective August 2, 2016, as Lunchroom Supervisor at North Branch Middle School

XII.A.2. Monique Wallis, resignation effective August 3, 2016, as Speech Language Pathologist at Sunrise River Elementary School

XII.A.3. Jennifer Jones, resignation effective August 5, 2016, as Math Teacher at North Branch High School

XII.A.4. Kathleen Stan, resignation effective August 8, 2016, as First Grade Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

XII.A.5. Pegi Weidendorf, resignation effective August 18, 2016, as Due Process Clerk for North Branch Area Public Schools

XII.A.6. Abraham Zamora, resignation effective August 19, 2016, as SPED Paraprofessional at North Branch Middle School and Life Work Center

XII.A.7. Laurie Krenz, employment effective August 12, 2016, as Data Support Specialist at North Branch Area Public Schools

XII.A.8. 2016-17 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Positions

XII.A.8.a. Dwight Monson, Class 9, Step 1, as Weightroom Advisor

XII.A.8.b. Jessica Audette, Class 4, Step 2, as Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

XII.A.8.c. Mike Selbitshka, Class 1, Step 4, as Girls Volleyball Head Coach

XII.A.8.d. Jake Borash, Class 2, Step 1, as Boys Soccer Head Varsity Coach

XIII. Information

XIII.A. Board & Administrator July 2016 Issue

XIV. Board Requests

XV. Committee Reports

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

XV.B. Negotiations

XV.B.1. North Branch Support Staff Association (NBSSA)

XV.B.2. North Branch Principals Association (NBPA)

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. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Negotiations Committee Meeting, 3:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 121

XVI.B. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 NBSSA Negotiations Session, 4:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.C. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Negotiations Committee Meeting, 4:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 121

XVI.D. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Principal Negotiations Session, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.E. Thursday, August 25, 2016, School Board Retreat, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.F. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 First Day of School

XVI.G. Thursday, September 8, 2016 Policy Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVI.H. Thursday, September 8, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126

XVI.I. Thursday, September 22, 2016 Orientation for School Board Candidates, 4:45 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Superintendent's Office

XVI.J. Thursday, September 22, 2016 School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118

XVII. Adjournment