August 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM - School Board Regular Business Meeting

Description:  Congratulations to Tharun Inturi and Alex Kortgard. They participated in the Minnesota Boys State Tennis tournament June 6th and 7th.  Both were section runner-ups at individuals in section 2AA for doubles. At the tournament, they made it to the second day and played in the consolation semifinals.

Description:  The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Shakopee Public Schools District with the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. This honor recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. Our school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended 2018. Congratulations to our entire Finance Department!

Description:  5.1.1 Acceptance of Resignations
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Effective Date
Blalock, Cassie, Program Support Assistant, Central Family Center, 8/20/2019
Dougall, Haley, Program Support Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, 8/12/2019
Dueffert, Matt, Teacher, Math, High School, 6/07/2019
Fitzgibbons, Melissa, Food Service Worker, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 8/01/2019
Foster, Lindsay, Program Support Assistant, Central Family Center, 8/16/2019
Germann, Dawn, Food Service Worker, High School, 8/12/2019
Ingleby, Jessica, Program Support Assistant, Red Oak Elementary School, 8/13/2019
Lea, Kristin, Teacher, Grade 4, Red Oak Elementary School, 6/07/2019
Molina, Angel, Custodian, Red Oak Elementary School, 8/16/2019
Nelson, Todd, Teacher, Business, High School, 6/07/2019
Nguyen, Anthony, Custodian, High School, 8/15/2019
Sanders, Grace, Teacher, Special Services, West Middle School, 6/07/2019
Strand, Kaitlin, Program Support Assistant, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 8/16/2019
Strehl, Joel, Technology Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, 8/19/2019
Werner, Rae, Special Ed Para, Central Family Center, 8/09/2019
Recommended Action
Accept the resignations and thank them for their service to the district as presented.

5.1.2 Approval of Termination
The district is recommending the termination of employment of Lori Sohns, a probationary custodian at the Red Oak Elementary School. The termination will be effective 8/12/2019.
Recommended Action
Approve termination of Lori Sohns as presented.

5.1.3 Approval of Certified Contracts for the 2019-20 School Year
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Grade, Step, FTE, Effective, Salary Annual
Aldinger, Ashley, Teacher, Math, High School, BA, 4, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $40,556.00
Arvin, Betsi, Teacher, Media Specialist, Jackson Elementary School/Sun Path Elementary School, MA, 4, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $48,603.00
Behrens, Sean, Teacher, Technology Education, High School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $39,440.00
Culver, Kourtney, Art Teacher, High School, MA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $47,263.00
Drayan, Caitlin, Teacher Band, High School/West Middle School, BA+10, 9, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $48,421.00
Ficklin, Benjamin, Teacher, Science, Tokata ALC, MA+30, 14, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $71,051.00
Granai, Anthony, Teacher, English, High School, BA+30, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $45,307.00
Gregg, Sara, Teacher, Spanish, High School, BA+10, 8, 0.83, 8/19/2019, $39,217.50
Hagen, Darcy, SPED Teacher, East Middle School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $39,440.00
Huffman, Shayla, Teacher, Social Studies, High School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $39,440.00
Hussong, Jill, Teacher, Grade 4, Sun Path Elementary School, BA+30, 4, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $46,590.00
Laland, Cecilia, Teacher, Grade 1, Eagle Creek Elementary School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $39,440.00
Mulder, Megan, Teacher, Kindergarten, Sweeney Elementary School, MA, 4, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $48,603.00
Murray, Aaron, Teacher, Physical Education, High School/West Middle School, BA+10, 8, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $47,250.00
Nelson, Hailey, Science Teacher, High School, BA, 4, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $40,556.00
Phipps, Nickole, Teacher, Dean of Students/Behavior Specialist, Tokata Learning Center, Ed Spec, 11, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $68,138.00
Rose, John, School Counselor, High School, MA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/0209, $47,263.00
Sammis, Laura, Teacher, Grade 5, Sun Path Elementary School, BA, 5, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $41,671.00
Scheu, Nicole, Teacher, Grade 4, Sun Path Elementary School, MA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $47,263.00
Scott, Lauren, Teacher, Grade 5, Sun Path Elementary School, BA, 8, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $44,462.00
Sederstrom, Emily, Teacher, Science, East Middle School/West Middle School, BA+30, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $45,307.00
Sherry, Nancy, SPED Teacher, West Middle School, MA, 7, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $52,616.00
Toth, Miranda, SPED Teacher, Red Oak Elementary School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $39,440.00
Trudeau, Jack, Teacher, Social Studies, West Middle School, BA , 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $39,440.00
Worms, Angela, Teacher, Special Services, Eagle Creek Elementary School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $34,440.00
Wright, Abigail, Teacher, Social Studies, High School/West Middle School, BA, 3, .90, 8/19/2019, $35,496.00
Zvanovec, Leah, Teacher, Business, High School, MA, 16, 1.0, 8/19/2019, $65,858.00
Recommended Action
Approve certified contracts as presented.

5.1.4 Approval of Non-Certified Contracts for the 2019-20 School Year
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Salary, Effective
Glidden, Jessica, Office Assistant, High School, $16.09/hr, 8/01/2019
Grandgenett, Cade, Technology Assistant, High School, $17.54/hr, 8/05/2019
Mohamud, Ahmed, Technology Assistant, East Middle School, $18.30/hr, 8/01/2019
Pink, Kirsti, Program Support Assistant, Jackson Elementary School, $14.59/hr, 9/05/2019
Tabios, Taylor, Program Support Assistant, District Wide, $16.60/hr, 9/03/2019
Kelly, Peggy, Food Service, High School, $13.32/hr, 9/03/2019
Rodahl, Leyton, Food Service, High School, $13.32/hr, 9/03/2019
Recommended Action
Approve the non-certified contracts as presented.

5.1.5 Approval of Long-Term Substitute Contracts
Name LTS, Replacing, Position, Location, Approx. Dates, Grade/Step, FTE, Salary
Doheny, Dawn, Knutson, Nicole, Teacher, Grade 2 , Red Oak Elementary School, 8/26/2019 through approx. 10/04/2019, MA  Step 3, 1.0, $256.86/day
Ulrich, Jennifer, Evasco, Bristol, Teacher, Special Services, Jackson Elementary School, 8/26/2019 through approx. 11/08/2019, BA Step 3, 1.0, $214.35/day
Givens, Carolyn, LaRue, Kelsey, Guidance Counselor, High School, 8/19/2019 through approx.9/30/2019, MA Step 3, 1.0, $256.86/day
Moonen, Kristin, Meyer, Jeanne, Teacher, ELL, Jackson Elementary School, 9/06/2019 through approx. 1/1/2020, BA Step 3, 1.0, $214.35/day
Siegel, Michelle, Powell, Emily, Teacher, Math, East Middle School, 8/26/2019 through approx. 11/29/2019, MA Step 3, 1.0, $256.86/day
Tichy, David, Siegmeier, Emily, Teacher, Physical Education, East Middle School, 8/26/2019 through approx. 11/08/2019, BA Step 3, 1.0, $214.35/day
Recommended Action
Approve long-term substitute contracts as presented.

Description:  5.1.6 Approval of Co-Curricular Assignments
Last Name, First Name, Position Title
Haskins, Zachary, Head Boys Cross Country
Bristol, Lauren, Head Girls Cross Country
Wachter, Jeffrey, Assistant Cross Country
Chukuske, Ryan, Assistant Cross Country
Seel, Jennifer, Volunteer Coach
Walker, Ashley, Assistant Cross Country
Haskins, Hillary, Assistant Cross Country
Arnfelt, Jennifer, Head Girls Tennis Coach
Wagener, Robert, Assistant Tennis Coach
Voigt, Kelly, Assistant Tennis Coach
Mason, Sydney, JH Tennis Coach
Allen, Susan, Volunteer Tennis Coach
Carlson, Jennifer, Head Girls Swim/ Dive Coach
LaBarbera, Rachel, Assistant Swim/ Dive Coach
Chmielewski, Megan, Assistant Swim/ Dive Coach
Nadeau, Katelyn, Assistant Swim/ Dive Coach
Triplett, Jade, Assistant Swim/ Dive Coach
Carlson, Kathy, Volunteer Swim Coach
Busch, Matthew, Head Volleyball Coach
Walker, Lisa, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Colin, Sarah, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Race, Kevin, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Schultz, Chelsea, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Wilts, Madison, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Flemming, Krista, Volunteer Volleyball Coach
Poppen, Jon, Head Boys Soccer Coach
Adams, Christopher, Head Girls Soccer Coach
Hoffman, Michael, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Teslow, Mark, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Mor, Kizito, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Evans, Justin, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Rague, Lindsey, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Davies, Robert, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Loose, Todd, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Elsner, Ashley, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Voss, Doyle, Volunteer Boys Soccer Coach
Akin, Zachary, JH Soccer Coach
McGinn, Stephanie, JH Soccer Coach
Trudeau, Jack, JH Soccer Coach
Betton, Ray, Head Football Coach
Honza, George, Assistant Football Coach
Trelstad, Jason, Assistant Football Coach
Tiedens, Scott, Assistant Football Coach
Smith, Channing, Assistant Football Coach
McDonald, Jason, Assistant Football Coach
McMoore, Sean, Assistant Football Coach
Weiers, Andrew, Assistant Football Coach
Ungar, James, Assistant Football Coach
Mainhardt, Robert, Assistant Football Coach
Stromgren, Kenneth, Assistant Football Coach
Russell, Daniel, Assistant Football Coach
Schleper, Thomas, Assistant Football Coach
Loonan, Benjamin, Assistant Football Coach
Stone, Jody, Assistant Football Coach
Olson, Neal, Volunteer Football Coach
King, Rex, Volunteer Football Coach
Jonker, Brandon, Volunteer Football Coach
Nyberg, Kirsten, Head Cheer Coach
Fall, Alyssa, Volunteer Cheer Coach
Anderson, Karen, Head Fall Dance Coach
Betley, Stephanie, Assistant Fall Dance Coach
Huss, Jessica, Assistant Fall Dance Coach
Slaughter, Duane, Concessions Manager
Amundsen, Thomas, HS Musical Director
Gerleman, Alex, HS Musical Vocal Director
Christenson, Eric, HS Music Pit Orchestra
Laursen, David, Musical - Stagecraft
Cole, Robert, Musical Lighting Director
Limberg, Kristy, Musical Artist- Costumer
Stark, Mary, Musical - Choreography
Chapman, Alyssa, Adapted Soccer Coach
Sariego, Monica, LEAD
Hoffman, Michael, National Honor Society
Kleinfehn, Milicent, Student Council
Kovic, Michael, Vocal Director
Kovic, Michael, Ensembles (2)
Gerleman, Alex, Assistant Vocal
Gerleman, Alex, Ensembles
Keenan, Bridget, Assistant Vocal
Keenan, Bridget, Ensembles
Christenson, Eric, Instrumental Director
Christenson, Eric, Ensembles (2)
Christenson, Eric, Pep Band
Drayna, Caitlin, Assistant Instrument Dir.
Drayna, Caitlin, Pep Band
Hoehn, Benjamin, Assistant Instrument Dir.
Hoehn, Benjamin, Ensembles
Hoehn, Benjamin, Pep Band
Amundsen, Thomas, Drama Club
Marek, Amanda, Yearbook Advisor
Kleppe, Emily, Student Council Advisor
Lisner, Amy, Student Council Advisor
Erdman, Matthew, Jr. National Honor Society
Toufar, Jacob, Science Olympiad
Butler, Gary, Vocal Ensemble
VanderVeen, Sean, Instrumental Ensemble
Dub, Katelynn, Student Council Advisor
Fundermann, Jessica, Student Council Advisor
Toufar, Jacob, Science Olympiad
Van Sickle, Karen, Vocal Ensemble
Strobel, Becky, Instrumental Ensemble
Oman, John, Rube Goldberg
Recommended Action
Approve the co-curricular assignments as presented.

5.1.7 Approval of Administrative Contract
Last Name, First Name , Position, Location, Effective, Salary
Helwig, Margaret, Assistant Director Special Services, District Office, 8/16/2019, $115,000.00
Recommended Action  
Approve the administrative contract as presented.

5.1.8 Acceptance of Administrative Resignation
Last Name, First Name , Position, Location, Effective
Priess, Jeff, Director of Finance & Operations, Districtwide, 12/31/19
Recommended Action
Accept the resignation effective 12/31/19 and thank him for his service to the district.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the August 12, 2019 School Board Learning Session as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the bills and authorize to pay same as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the wires reports as presented.

Description:  Change Order #31 for the Shakopee High School Additions and Renovations Project in the deduct amount of $19,246.00 is presented for approval.
Recommended Action
Approve Change Order #31 as presented.

Description:  Change Order #32 for the Shakopee High School Additions and Renovations Project in the amount of $112,801.44 is presented for approval.
Recommended Action
Approve Change Order #32 as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the Barracuda Swim Club agreement as presented.

Description:  Director of Finance & Operations Jeff Priess will present a district financial update for the Board.

Description:  Assistant Superintendent Dave Orlowsky will confirm with the School Board the criteria/parameters to be used in the planning for middle school attendance areas for the 2020-21 school year.  A framework for completion of the project will also be reviewed.

Description:  Members of the Facility Committee will provide an update for the Board regarding the August 22, 2019 Community Facilities Task Force Committee meeting.

Description:  McCray will provide an update on the two community events that have been scheduled to share results of the district’s 2019 Benchmark Survey.
August 27, 2019 September 10, 2019
4:30-5:30PM 7:00-8:00PM
Shakopee High School Thrust Stage Red Oak Elementary Red Hawk Cluster
100 17th Avenue West 7700 Old Carriage Court

Description:  Assistant Superintendent Dave Orlowsky, Special Services Supervisor Gina Boots and School Psychologist Brenda Geraghty will provide an overview of the district's recent PREPaRE training.

Description:  District administration recommends the approval of Baker Tilly proposal to provide municipal advisory services.  Baker Tilly proposal is attached.
Recommended Action
Approve the provider of municipal advisory services as presented.

Description:  Policy Committee Chair Kristi Peterson will present the following school district policies for 2nd Reading and final approval:
205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings
402  Disability Nondiscrimination Policy
423  Employee-Student Relationships
506  Student Discipline
523  Policies Incorporated by Reference
Recommended Action
Approve the school district policies as presented.

Description:  August 26, 2019, 5:00PM, Finance Committee Meeting, District Office Room 202, 1200 Town Square
August 26, 2019, 5:00PM, Policy Committee Meeting, District Office Room 202, 1200 Town Square
August 26, 2019, 6:00PM, School Board Business Meeting, District Office Board Room, 1200 Town Square
August 27, 2019, 4:30-5:30PM, Community Survey Presentation, SHS - Thrust Stage, 100 17th Avenue West
August 28, 2019, 5:00PM, Facilities Committee Meeting, District Office Board Room, 1200 Town Square
September 9, 2019, 6:00PM, School Board Work Session, District Office Board Room, 1200 Town Square
September 10, 2019, 7:00-8:00PM, Community Survey Presentation, Red Oak Elementary - Red Hawk Cluster, 7700 Old Carriage Court
September 23, 2019, 5:00PM, Finance Committee Meeting, District Office Room 202, 1200 Town Square
September 23, 2019, 5:00PM, Policy Committee Meeting, District Office Room 202, 1200 Town Square
September 23, 2019, 6:00PM, School Board Business Meeting, District Office Board Room, 1200 Town Square
September 25, 2019, 5:00PM, Facilities Committee Meeting, District Office Board Room, 1200 Town Square

Description:  Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03, a school board may, by majority vote in a public meeting, decide to close a meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations.
Recommended Action
Enter in to Closed Session as specified.