September 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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I. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION - Roll Call) The consent agenda consists of non-controversial items that the Board adopts routinely without debate. Any single member may remove an item from the consent agenda by requesting removal at the time the consent agenda is moved for adoption. The full text of items approved by consent may be found at the conclusion of the agenda.
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I.A. Approval of Agenda
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I.B. Approval of Minutes (Meetings of August 23, August 29, and September 12, 2012)
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I.C. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report for July, 2012
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I.D. Approval of Payment of Bills and Other Financial Transactions in the grand total amount of $3,933,444.44
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I.E. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report
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I.F. Approval of Personnel Staff Changes
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I.G. Acceptance of Grant Awards/Donations
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I.H. Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment
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I.I. Revised Integration Budget for 2011-12
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I.J. Award of Construction Manager Contract
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I.K. Approval for Submission of Grant Application
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II. INFORMATION ITEMS
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II.A. Teaching and Learning Update
(7:05-7:30)
Description:
Dr. Julia Espe, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Development, will introduce the following presentation:
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II.A.1. Tech High School Presentation
Description:
Tech High School students recently won the national Championship in the Engineering and Technology division of the SkillsUSA competition that was held in Kansas City, MO. SkillsUSA is aimed at creating a skilled workforce through partnering students, teachers and industry. The team competed against 24 other state champions and won for its invention that allows a trailer to be moved without the use of a truck. The students, their Advisor Bill Garceau, and Dr. Tony Akubue (SCSU) will present information at the meeting.
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II.B. Enrollment Information
(7:30-7:35)
Description:
Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information regarding District 742 enrollment. A copy of the enrollment report, as of September 14, 2012, is attached.
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II.C. Policy Revisions Related to Health Services (Second Reading)
(7:35-7:45)
Description:
Patty Popp, Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, will review the proposed changes to the following Board Policies:
Board Policy 516.3 - Injury/Illness Board Policy 516.4 - Individual Health Plan Process Board Policy 751 - Food Allergy Policy Information is attached.
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II.D. Contract Agreements
(7:45-7:50)
Description:
The Board of Education recently approved contract agreements for 2011-2013 between St. Cloud Area School District 742 and the St. Cloud Education Association, the Non-Represented Administrators (Year 2 Revision), the Non-Represented Hourly Employees (Year 2 Revision), and the Crossing Guards. Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will review the details of the agreements.
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III. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
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III.A. Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement (ACTION)
(7:50-8:05)
Description:
Dr. Julia Espe will provide information on the 2011-2012 Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement. She will review the crosswalk between the Annual Report and our Vision Cards Monitoring reports. This report must be approved for submission to the Minnesota Department of Education by October 1, 2012. Included in the report is information on the Teaching, Learning and Development Advisory Committee, surveys, District testing and other teaching and learning items. Information and a copy of the report are attached.
The Administration recommends approval of the 2011-2012 Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement.
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III.B. Approval of Preliminary Levy Certification (ACTION)
(8:05-8:15)
Description:
Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present 2012 payable 2013 Preliminary Levy Certification information. Information is attached.
The Administration recommends approval of the total levy amount of $22,609,819.81, which is the maximum amount allowed.
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III.C. Review and Approval of Tentative Contract Agreements (if any)
(8:15-8:20) |
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IV. REPORTS
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IV.A. Superintendent's Report
(8:20-8:25)
Description:
Superintendent Bruce Watkins may present information on current activities in District 742.
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IV.B. Board of Education Standing Committee Reports
(8:25-8:35)
Description:
Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:
Board Development Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair) Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair) Finance and Audit Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair) Integration and Equity Committee (Les Green, Chair) Legislative Committee (Bruce Hentges, Chair) Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair) |
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V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(8:35-8:40)
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.
October Board Meeting/Work Session Topics will include: Clark Field Update Update on Changes to School Lunch Program (Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act Federal Requirements) |
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Detail Information)
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VI.A. Approval of Agenda.
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VI.C. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for July, 2012.
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VI.D. Approval of Payment of Bills
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $3,769,619.93 (Check Numbers 203122-203666 and ACH Numbers 121300150-121300234) and P Card Totals in the amount of $163,824.51 for a grand total of $3,933,444.44.
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VI.E. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Financial Report for July, 2012.
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VI.F. Personnel Staff Changes
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.
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VI.F.1. Licensed Staff
Description:
Additional Assignment Dan Holan, Activities Director, North Junior High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 19 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days). Mr. Holan’s salary for this assignment will be $10,811.20. Mr. Holan is currently a full time teacher. Joel Heitkamp, Activities Director, South Junior High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 9 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days). Mr. Heitkamp’s salary for this assignment will be $10,213.00. Mr. Heitkamp is currently a full time Health Teacher. Christine Kesler, Read 180 Teacher, Dean Kesler, Physical Education Teacher, North Junior High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane MA+45, Pay Level 17 (10% of a full time contract for 188 days). Mr. Kesler’s salary for this assignment will be $6,467.30. Mr. Kesler is currently a full time teacher. Carla Olsen, Physical Education Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 19 (5% of a full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Olsen’s salary for this assignment will be $2,364.15. Brenda Silkman, Read 180 Teacher, Teresa Szymanski, Counselor, Discovery Community School, effective September 13, 2012, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 17 (30% of a full time contract for 177 days). Ms. Szymanski’s salary for this assignment will be $19,417.94. Ms. Szymanski is currently a 60% of a full time contract Counselor. Child Care Leave Katrina Gearhart, Occupational Therapist, Apollo High School, effective on or about January 2, 2013 through on or about March 27, 2013. New Hire Theodore Hanson, Fourth Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective September 14, 2012, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 176 days). Mr. Hanson’s salary for this assignment will be $31,577.96. Jodi Heinen, Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Heinen’s salary for this assignment will be $33,397.00. Stacy Wahl, Occupational Therapist, Apollo High School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Wahl’s salary for this assignment will be $39,598.00. Rehire Tim Hjelmeland, Language Arts Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Riverwoods, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane MA+15, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 188 days). Mr. Hjelmeland’s salary for this assignment will be $41,559.00. Lindsey Nagorski, Language Arts Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Nagorski’s salary for this assignment will be $37,388.00. Barbara Searles, Intervention Teacher, Madison Elementary and North Junior High Schools, effective 2012-2013 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 3 (50% of a full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Searles’ salary for this assignment will be $24,275.00. Resignation Jessica Scherer, Band Teacher, Retirement Jeffrey Hoff, Special Education Teacher, Riverwoods, last day of service November 16, 2012 after 36 years of service in District 742. |
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VI.F.2. Non-Licensed Staff
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Layoff |
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VI.F.3. Non-Licensed Staff (Continued)
Description:
Resignation
Shavon Gray, Classroom Paraprofessional, Hudda Ibrahim, Cultural Navigator (Long Call Substitute), Wendy Lipinski, Media Technician, District Media Services, last day of service September 28, 2012. Stephen Milisits, Security Officer, Shandi Taylor, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Janet Coil, Clerical Classification II, Dolores Kloss, Kitchen Helper, |
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VI.G. Acceptance of Grant Awards/Donations (Requires 2/3 Majority of Governing Board, Minnesota Statute §465.03)
Description:
The Administration recommends acceptance of the following grant awards/donations:
1. Donations to the Tech High School Scholarship Program as follows: $3,000.00 from Clearwater Lions Club for 2012 Scholarships $50.00 from Karen E. Willette-Murphy $2,000.00 from Tech High School Alumni Association for 2012 Scholarships 2. Target Take Charge of Education funds as follows: $1,890.31 to Kennedy Community School $3,665.90 to Apollo High School $2,189.44 to Clearview Elementary School $2,129.62 to Oak Hill Community School $911.20 to Lincoln Elementary School $904.91 to South Junior High School 3. Donation in the amount of $53.49 to Kennedy Community School from Gail Berg as part of the United Way Campaign at Wells Fargo. 4. Donation in the amount of $25.00 to Madison Elementary School from Miranda Novak for school supplies for needy students. 5. Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to Tech High School Athletics (Girls & Boys Basketball) from the St. Cloud Area Youth Basketball Association for scoreboards. 6. Grant award in the amount of $500.00 to Madison Elementary School from Target to purchase library books. 7. Donations to the Tech High School Girls Swimming Program as follows: $2,000.00 from Swim With A Tiger Boosters for additional coaching staff $525.09 from Daniel Miller for supplies 8. Donations to the Apollo High School Scholarship Program as follows: $2,000.00 from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation for Kimberly Ann Ritsche Memorial Scholarships (2 @ $1,000.00 each) $1,000.00 from Agnes Parsons for Emmett Thomas Memorial Scholarship 9. Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Madison Elementary School from the Workforce Development Committee at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-St. Cloud to purchase classroom agendas for needy families and school supplies for needy students. 10. Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Madison Elementary School from the Knights of Columbus for school supplies for needy students. 11. Donations to Tech High School for the 2012 HOSA National Leadership Conference as follows: $500.00 - Stearns-Benton Medical Society $630.00 - Rejuv Medical 12. Donation in the amount of $550.00 to South Junior High School from the South Drama Club to update the sound system in the Theatre. 13. Donation of 50 backpacks to St. Cloud Area School District 742 from Office Depot. 14. Grant award in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Initiative Foundation to the District 742 ECFE as Fiscal Agent for Stearns County Inside Out Connections Coalition. 15. Grant award in the amount of $2,000.00 to Clearview Elementary from Target Corporation to expand the collection of reading materials available for students who read to seniors each month at St. Benedict's and Talahi Retirement Centers. 16. Donation of school supplies to Lincoln Elementary School from Breezy Pines 4-H Club. 17. Donation in the amount of $25.00 to Oak Hill Preschool from Brian and Pam Tarrolly for classroom use. 18. Donations to Apollo High School for the Robotics Club as follows: $100.00 from Plaza Park Bank $500.00 from St. Joseph Lions Club, Inc. 19. Donation of 17 backpacks full of school supplies and 20 bottles of school glue (estimated value of $425.00) to Westwood Elementary School from the Westwood Community Church. 20. Donations to Madison Elementary School from Donors Choose, New York, as follows: $690.00 - Laptop to be used by Counselor and Students $130.00 - Blue-ray disc player for staff and student use $100.00 - TV to be used by counselor w/students 21. Donation in the amount of $1,500.00 to South Junior High School from the Kopp Family Foundation for Random Acts of Kindness - Student Needs. 22. Donation in the amount of $750.00 from the College of St. Benedict to South Junior High School for educational materials. 23. Donations (for student prizes) to the South Junior High School Walkin' Wildcat fund raising event as follows: Ten $10.00 gift certificates from Scheels Two bicycles from Ron Bauer Insurance Agency |
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VI.H. Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment
Description:
The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize the sale of supplies and obsolete equipment to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the District Services Building, 737 Osseo Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN.
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VI.I. Revised Integration Budget for 2011-12
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of a revised 2011-12 Integration Budget. A copy is attached.
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VI.J. Award Contract for Construction Manager for Building Addition at Madison Elementary School
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of a contract with Winkelman Building Corp. for the Construction Manager for the building addition at Madison Elementary School. Background information is attached.
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VI.K. Approval for Submission of Grant Application
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of a Safety Grant (OSHA) application by the District 742 Buildings and Grounds Department to the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry in the amount of $1,250.00. This is a dollar for dollar match grant application to assist with purchasing ten (10) pallet jacks for warehouse and maintenance staff use to haul heavy loads to/from schools and district warehouse.
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