April 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Dr. Julia Espe, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, will introduce RtI Support Teachers to present information.  Our District has implemented Response to Instruction and Intervention over the past four years.  During this school year, we used federal stimulus funding to further enhance our implementation efforts.  Teachers who supported our work this year will present some of the key activities.

Description:  Superintendent Steve Jordahl will present an update regarding his goals.

Description:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will present information regarding the resolution.  A copy will be available on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the Board meeting.

The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution Terminating Probationary Contract Teachers.

Description:  The Board of Education will discuss and take action regarding a Superintendent succession process/plan.

Description:  Superintendent Steve Jordahl may present information on current activities in District 742.

Description:  Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:

      Board Development Committee (Deb Lalley, Chair)
      Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Bruce Hentges, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Les Green, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair)

Description:  Board of Education members may suggest items/topics for future Board Meeting agendas.  Items brought forth should have been previously discussed with the Board Chair or Vice Chair, Board Standing Committee, or at a prior board Work Session/Meeting.

May Work Session topics will include:
   Student School Board
   Status of Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for March, 2010.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $3,996,695.20 (Check Numbers 183243-184175), P Card total of $167,428.06 for a grand total of $4,164,123.26.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the monthly financial report.  A copy is attached.
 

Description:  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.

Description:  Additional Assignment

Nicole Schumacher, Social Studies Teacher, Apollo High School, action effective March 15, 2010, through June 4, 2010, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 12 (.07 of a full time contract for 61 days). Ms. Schumacher’s salary for this assignment will be $1,413.37. Ms. Schumacher is currently a full time Social Studies Teacher.

Child Care Leave

Karla Nett, Fourth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, action effective on or about August 30, 2010, through on or about November 24, 2010.

New Hire

Laura Fritz, Fourth Grade Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, action effective April 12, 2010, through June 7, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 41 days).  Ms. Fritz's salary for this assignment will be $7,283.24.

Wendy Theisen, Early Childhood Family Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Kennedy Community School, action effective April 1, 2010, through June 4, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (13% of a full time contract). Ms. Theisen’s salary for this assignment will be $4,341.61.

Resignation

Heather Baker, Special Education Teacher, Apollo High School, action effective June 7, 2010. Ms. Baker is currently on leave.

Stephanie Houdek, Math Teacher, South Junior High School, action effective March 31, 2010. Ms. Houdek is currently on leave.

Retirement

Jannine Provinzino, Language Arts Teacher, South Junior High School, action effective June 7, 2010, after almost 19 years of service in District 742.

Description:  Leave of Absence

Ashley Mattson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, action effective April 27, 2010 through June 4, 2010.

New Hire

Ardyce Coffey, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Apollo High School, action effective April 13, 2010, through June 4, 2010, at a rate of $9.53 per hour.

Paul Diaz, Special Education Paraprofessional, Sheriff Youth Program, action effective April 16, 2010, at a rate of $9.53 per hour.

Rebecca Habiger, Grill Worker, Technical High School, action effective April 6, 2010, at a rate of $10.89 per hour.

Jessica Hasslen, Literacy Accountability Assistant, Community Education Center, action effective March 29, 2010, at a rate of $9.46 per hour.

Bailey Johnson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, action effective April 12, 2010, at a rate of $9.53 per hour.

Jami Palmer, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, action effective March 29, 2010, at a rate of $9.53 per hour.

Justin Skaalerud, Head Football Coach, Apollo High School, action effective for the 2010-2011 school year with a salary range of $4,007.00 - $5,887.00 for this assignment.

Rehire

Lora Jacobson, Special Education Paraprofessional, City Life, action effective April 8, 2010, at a rate of $10.18 per hour.

Resignation

Chelsey Gerads, Clerical Paraprofessional, District Administration Office, action effective April 12, 2010.

Anna Ryan, Special Education Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, action effective May 14, 2010.

Retirement

Joyce Keller, Custodian, Technical High School, action effective June 4, 2010, after 11 years of service in District 742.

Robert Keller, Custodian, Technical High School, action effective June 4, 2010 after almost 14 1/2 years of service in District 742.

Termination

Dirie Yusuf, Cultural Navigator (Jump Start), Apollo High School, action effective April 6, 2010.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the following grant awards/donations:

1.  Donation in the amount of $1,841.20 from CentraCare Health Foundation to Lincoln Elementary School for the after school Blend grant program.

2.  "We the People More Perfect Union" Bookshelf grant award of Civil War Bookshelf of 25 books and videos from the National Endowment for the Humanities (estimated value of $900.00) to Kennedy Community School.

3.  Grant award from the Central Minnesota Arts Board to Clearview Elementary School in the amount of $4,128.00 to conduct a Gamelan Residency with Joko and Tri Sutrisno focusing on playing and dancing Indonesian music.

4.  Grant award from Home Depot Foundation in the amount of $2,500.00 to Kennedy Community School to create a reading garden and outdoor classroom.

5.  Grant award to Kennedy Community School from the Central Minnesota Arts Board in the amount of $3,400.00 for a Perrin Boyd Artist Residency.

6.  Donation of a music stand to South Junior High School from Donald Jr. and Lisa Ruchti (estimated value of $15.00).

7.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Apollo High School Robotics Team from SCSU's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department to support ongoing competitions, events, tools, etc.

8.  Donation in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Kopp Family Foundation to Apollo High School to provide six scholarships for students.

9.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Michelle Coborn to purchase library books.

10.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School Skills USA Program from the Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association for program expenses.

11.  Donation in the amount of $504.00 to the Tech High School Athletics Program from Coborn's, Inc. for sports apparel sold at stores.

12.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from Stearns Electric Association to the Apollo High School Scholarship Fund.

13.  Donation in the amount of $20.00 from Christine and Jack Greenlund to the Apollo High School Scholarship Fund.

14.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 (anonymous) to the Tech High School Boys Basketball Program.

15.  Donations to the Apollo High School Robotics Team for materials, competitions, etc., as follows:

            $25.00 - Meg Oehrlein
            $100.00 - Schluter Investment Advisors
            $50.00 - Gene Scherer & Sons Trucking, Inc.
            $500.00 - Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association
            $50.00 - Jon L. Christenson
            $500.00 - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Minneapolis
            $50.00 - Donald and Virginia Christensen
            $25.00 - Mark R. Suess Interior Design
            $100.00 - Thelen Advertising
            $100.00 - Granite Electronics, Inc.
            $100.00 - We Haul
            $100.00 Cash + $137.45 in parts - Mark J. Traut Wells, Inc.
            $30.00 - Hannah Post, ETS Club
            $100.00 - Center Chapter of Abate of Minnesota

16.  Funds from the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation in the total amount of $3,649.00 granted back to individual schools as a result of ticket sales for the 2010 LEAF Night of the Stars Event.

17.   Spring 2010 District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) Academic grant awards totaling $12,500.00, as follows:

           Oak Hill - Reading Program - $500
           Discovery - Reading Book Sets - $500
           Discovery - SmartBoard - $1,000
           Tech/Apollo - AP Brain Camp - $2,500
           Apollo - Dell Netbook Computers - $600
           Apollo - 30 MP3 Players - $900
           Westwood - P.A.K.R.A.T. Reading Program - $1,300
           Talahi - Reading Software - $2,000
           Madison - Transportation to Orchestra Hall - $200
           Madison - Youth Frontiers Program - $1,000
           Madison - Robotics - $1,000
           ALC - Cloud 9 STEP - $1,000

18.  Spring 2010 District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) Activities grant awards totaling $8,110.00 as follows:

           Roosevelt - Homeless/Indigent Student Participation - $500
           Tech - Football Uniforms - $500
           Tech - Track Timing System - $750
           Apollo - Soccer Program Equipment - $750
           Apollo - Gymnastics Floor - $500
           Apollo - Robotics Program - $1,500
           South - SJU Arboretum Course, Etc. - $750
           South - Chamber Choir Performance - $235
           Kennedy - Creative Movement - $375
           Clearview - Mississippi Strings Camp - $1,500
           North - Drop Down Basket - $750

19.    Donation in the amount of $204.71 to Kennedy Community School from Teli's Pizza of St. Joseph (fundraiser on 4/9/10 - 15% of total sales).

20.  Grant award in the amount of $194.26 to Lincoln Elementary School from the Changing Lives Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.

21.  Donation of concrete benches (estimated value of $5,200.00) from Rennie Construction to Kennedy Community School for baseball and softball fields.
       

Description:  The Administration recommends approval for submission of the following grant applications:

1.  "Look at Japan in a New Way" grant application by Kennedy Community School to The Japan Foundation, New York, in the amount of $4,808.00.  The purpose of the grant will be to introduce the first grade children of Kennedy to the art, music, literature and food of Japan in a unique one week artistic experience.

2.  "Primary Library Books" grant application by Kennedy Community School to The Snapdragon Book Foundation, Houston, Texas, in the amount of $2,000.00.  The purpose of the grant will be to obtain 100 primary children's library books for Kennedy School.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of membership renewal in the Minnesota State High School League for 2010-2011.

Description:  The total expenses incurred by Board Members from January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2010 was $274.90  A copy of the detailed expenses is attached.

Description:  The Administration recommends obtaining proposals for school district information collection and research. Background information is attached.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize a call for bids for Fluorescent Luminaire Upgrade - Tech High School to be opened on Friday, May 14, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

This project will be funded by Health & Safety and Deferred Maintenance.

The Call for Bids will be available at www.isd742.org.

Description:  The Administration recommends adoption of the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy for three seats on the Board of Education.  A copy of the resolution is attached.

State law requires that a primary election be held if there are more than twice as many school board candidates as there are school board positions available.  If a primary election is needed it will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.