September 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Dr. Sylvia Huff, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment, and Lori Eckert, Literacy Coordinator, will provide an update on reading proficiency for the District.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  Amy Skaalerud, Interim Executive Director of Business Services, will present information regarding District 742 enrollment.  A copy of the enrollment report, as of September 15, 2017, is attached.
 

Description:  Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, and Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will share information regarding the revisions to the Administrative Procedures relating to Board Policy 610, Field Trips.  A copy of the Administrative Procedures is attached (revisions are in red text).
 

Description:  The topic of the Board Work Session held on September 13, 2017, included a Quarryview Education Center Update.  Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, will provide a summary of the Work Session topic, as well as the New Tech High School Update, which was presented during the Board meeting on September 13th.

Dr. Baisch will preview the topics scheduled for the October Work Session, which will include a New Tech High School Update, a Career and Technical Education Presentation, and the Annual Superintendent Evaluation.
 

Description:  Amy Skaalerud, Interim Executive Director of Business Services, will present 2017 payable 2018 Preliminary Level Certification information at the meeting.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the maximum levy limitation certified by the Minnesota Department of Education.
 

Description:  Gary Ganje, Executive Director of Technology and District Support Services; Ryan Cox, Director of Technology Integration; and Amy Skaalerud, Interim Executive Director of Business Services, will present information on the purchase of laptops for the continuation of the Inspire 1:1 program.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the purchase of laptops for the Inspire 1:1 program in the amount of $999,050.
 

Description:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will review a Memorandum of Agreement regarding a 5% increase in District health insurance contributions for the following non-licensed bargaining units effective October 1, 2017:  Bus Drivers, Clerical Employees, Paraprofessional Employees, Sign Language Interpreters.  If approved, the increase would also be applied to Non-Represented employee groups of the District.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the Memorandum of Agreement.
 

Description:  The Board Development, Policy, and Governance Committee has discussed the purchase of laptop computers to be used for "paperless" Board meetings.  The expenditure of $3,657.14 is within the approved General Fund budget.  Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, along with Gary Ganje, Executive Director of Technology and District Support Services, will present information.

The Board Development, Policy and Governance Committee recommends, and the Administration supports, approval of moving forward with this purchase.
 

Description:  Superintendent Willie Jett may present information on current activities in District 742.
 

Description:  Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:

      Board Development, Policy and Governance Committee (Shannon Haws, Chair)
      Community Linkage and Engagement Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Jeff Pollreis, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Bruce Hentges, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Monica Segura-Schwartz, Chair)
      Achievement, Integration & Equity 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.

October Work Session Topics:
    New Tech High School Update
    Career and Technical Education Presentation
    Annual Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)
    

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $8,561,835.16 (Check Numbers 260626-260961 and ACH Numbers 171800154-171800335) and Credit Card in the amount of $144,025.56 for a grand total of $8,705,860.72.
 

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:  New Hire

Kali Pelham, English as a Second Language Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (50% of a full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Pelham’s salary for this assignment will be $24,797.50.

Lindsey Schmitt, Art Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Schmitt’s salary for this assignment will be $47,668.00.

Yuman Zhao, Chinese Immersion Teacher (Non-Licensed Community Expert), North Junior High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (45% of a full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Zhao’s salary for this assignment will be $17,833.95. 

Alicia Peters, Grade 6 Art Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective September 5, 2017, for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 7 (20% of a full time contract for 181 days).  Ms. Peters’ salary for this assignment will be $11,212.21.

Kara Lund, Guidance Counselor, McKinley-ALC, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA+20, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Lund’s salary for this assignment will be $56,128.00.

Karissa Herman, Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Herman’s salary for this assignment will be $39,631.00.

Tana Teschendorf, Health Teacher, Apollo High School, effective September 5, 2017, for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 181 days).  Ms. Teschendorf’s salary for this assignment will be $38,774.11.

Rehire

Courtney Hanson, Grade 1 Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Hanson’s salary for this assignment will be $40,962.00.

Kyle Benson, Grade 5 Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 185 days).  Mr. Benson’s salary for this assignment will be $45,659.00.

Robert Boatz, Math Teacher, Tech High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 15 (80% of a full time contract for 185 days).  Mr. Boatz’s salary for this assignment will be $60,256.80.  Mr. Boatz is returning to work after retirement.

Dan Holan, Math Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA+40, Pay Level 7 (50% of a full time contract for 185 days).  Mr. Holan’s salary for this assignment will be $28,650.00. Mr. Holan is returning to work after retirement.

Cory Robinson, Physical Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 185 days).  Mr. Robinson’s salary for this assignment will be $42,295.00.

Increase in Contract

Alberto Whitlatch, Math/C4 Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (additional 40% contract for 185 days).  Mr. Whitlatch’s salary for this assignment will be $16,384.80.  Mr. Whitlatch is currently 60% of a full time contract teacher.

Extended Contract

Angela Kalthoff, Technology Integrationist, District Media Services, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 8 (10 additional days to a full time contract).  Ms. Kalthoff’s salary for this assignment will be $3,759.68.
 
John Gerads, Technology Integrationist, District Media Services, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 7 (10 additional days to a full time contract). Mr. Gerad’s salary for this assignment will be $3,691.62.

Christopher Erickson, Technology Integrationist, District Media Services, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 10 (10 additional days to a full time contract).  Mr. Erickson’s salary for this assignment will be $3,268.86.

Susan Hoffman, Media Specialist, Apollo High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 15 (10 additional days to a full time contract).  Ms. Hoffman’s salary for this assignment will be $4,071.41.
 

Description:  Additional Assignment

Jerry DeGagne, Athletic Coordinator (50%), South Junior High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year.  Mr. Degagne’s salary for this assignment will be $6,750.00.  Mr. DeGagne is currently a full time contract teacher. 

Chad Dukowitz, Tech Ed Teacher, Kennedy Community School/Tech High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane BA+20, Pay Level 3 (7% of a full time contract for 185 days).  Mr. Dukowitz’ salary for this assignment will be $3,283.63.  Mr. Dukowitz is currently a full time contract teacher.

Luann Palmquist, Special Education (DAPE) Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 15 (20% of a full time contract for 185 days).  Ms. Palmquist’s salary for this assignment will be $15,064.20.  Ms. Palmquist is currently a full time contract teacher.

Aimee Baumann, Occupational Therapist, Talahi Community School, effective September 5, 2017, through September 29, 2017, Lane MA+20, Pay Level 3 (20% of a full time contract for 19 days).  Ms. Baumann’s salary for this assignment will be $1,152.90.  Ms. Baumann is currently a full time contract teacher.

Samantha Olson, Occupational Therapist, Tech High School, effective September 5, 2017, through September 29, 2017, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 4 (20% of a full time contract for 19 days). Ms. Olson’s salary for this assignment will be $1,299.27.  Ms. Olson is currently a full time contract teacher.

Katrina Gearhart, Occupational Therapist, Oak Hill Community School, effective September 5, 2017, through September 29, 2017, Lane MA+40, Pay Level 7 (20% of a full time contract for 19 days).  Ms. Gearhart’s salary for this assignment will be $1,402.82.  Ms. Gearhart is currently 90% of a full time contract teacher.

Courtney Schumacher, Language Arts Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), Apollo High School, effective September 5, 2017, through December 1, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (7% of a full time contract for 62 days).  Ms. Schumacher’s salary for this assignment will be $2,656.35.  Ms. Schumacher is currently a full time contract teacher.

Additional Assignment (Revision)

Amanda Bailey, French Teacher, Apollo and Tech High Schools, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (20% of a full time contract for 185 days). Ms. Bailey’s salary for this assignment will be $10,304.00.  Ms. Bailey is currently a full time contract teacher.  (This is a revision from the August 24, 2017, Board of Education meeting where the additional assignment was listed as 10% of a full time contract).

Reassignment

Nicole Rierson, Assessment Specialist, Special Education, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, at an hourly rate of $32.00.  Ms. Rierson was previously a Special Education Teacher.

Part-Time Teacher Leave Program (Pursuant §354.66)

Joy Barrett, Special Education Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 20% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Barrett to pay both employee and employer share of TRA.  Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Eileen Johnsen, Mathematics Teacher, McKinley-ALC, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 40% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Johnson to pay both employee and employer share of TRA.  Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Brenda Siers, Business Education Teacher, Tech High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 40% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Siers to pay both employee and employer share of TRA.  Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Jean Kruchten, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 40% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Kruchten to pay both employee and employer share of TRA.  Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Laurie Leitch, Adult Basic Education Teacher, Community Education, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 20% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Leitch to pay both employee and employer share of TRA.  Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Teresa Szymanski, Counselor, Westwood Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 40% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Szymanski to pay both employee and employer share of TRA.  Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Amy Streit, Co-Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, 30% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Streit to pay both employee and employer share of TRA. Salary and benefits to be prorated.

Leave of Absence

Robert Thompson, Science Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year.

Resignation

Alyssa Longberg, Occupational Therapist, Apollo High School, last day of service June 8, 2017.

Allan David, Special Education Teacher, Apollo High School, last day of service June 8, 2017.

Steven Daffinrud, School Psychologist, South Junior High School, last day of service June 8, 2017.

Jacob Bushman, Special Education Teacher, Apollo High School, last day of service June 8, 2017.

Retirement

Jane Plath, Special Education Speech Language Pathologist, Clearview Elementary School, last day of service June 8, 2017, after 31 years of service in District 742.

Deceased

Harel Sharp, Science Teacher, Tech High School, passed away on September 8, 2017.  Mr. Sharp was an employee for 19 years.
 

Description:  New Hire

Gold Obasi, Behavior Support Specialist, North Junior High School, effective September 1, 2017, at an hourly rate of $16.06.

Kally Clubb, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective September 11, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Sarah Wimmer, Clerical Classification I, Apollo High School, effective August 31, 2017, at an hourly rate of $13.62.

Janeen Diming, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective September 5, 2017, at an hourly rate of $11.85.

Joweria Osman, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective September 5, 2017, at an hourly rate of $11.85.

Mari Valencia, Behavior/Truancy Interventionist, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2017, at an hourly rate of $23.46.

Debra Jenderseck, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective September 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Alexis Robertson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective September 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Bradley Haugen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective September 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Louella Jagielski, Special Education Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, effective September 14, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Hawo Salad, Student Support Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, effective September 8, 2017, at an hourly rate of $11.85.

Grazina Vaiciulyte-Chang, Behavior Support Specialist, CO2 Program, SCSU, effective September 15, 2017, at an hourly rate of $16.93.

Wayne Parker, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective August 28, 2017, at an hourly rate of $15.50.

Aaron Hinkle, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective August 1, 2017, at an hourly rate of $15.50.

Leanne Reay, Interpreter, CO2 Program, SCSU, effective August 31, 2017, at an hourly rate of $26.80.

Glorita Franklin, Kitchen Helper, Talahi Community School, effective September 15, 2017, at an hourly rate of $12.31.

Rehire

Emma Hodges, Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional, Colts/Clearview Elementary School, effective August 31, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Bernard Umerski, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective August 29, 2017, at an hourly rate of $15.50.  Mr. Umerski is returning to work after retirement.

Joshua Guernsey, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Education Center, effective September 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Daniel Neuwirth, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Education Center, effective September 7, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25. 

Nantha Viswanathan, Special Education Behavior Support Specialist, Kennedy Community School, effective September 5, 2017, at an hourly rate of $17.80.

Reassignment

Michael Evans, Special Education Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective September 5, 2017, at an hourly rate of $16.06.  Mr. Evans was previously a Special Education Teacher.

Tim Krueth, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Education Center, effective September 18, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.  Mr. Krueth was previously a Special Education Behavior Support Specialist.

Christopher Euteneuer, School Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective September 5, 2017.  Mr. Euteneuer was previously a Mechanic Assistant at District Services Building.

Bruce Brantley, Behavior Support Specialist, South Junior High School, effective August 31, 2017.  Mr. Brantley was previously a Paraprofessional at South Junior High School.

James Broderick, Interim Supervisor of Custodial and Maintenance Services, District Services Building, effective  September 5, 2017, at an annual salary of $55,000.00.  This is a new position.  Mr. Broderick was previously a Security Officer at South Junior High School.

Leave of Absence

Mohamed Ukash, Bilingual Communications Specialist, Discovery Community School, effective August 31, 2017, through October 6, 2017.

Patrice Schaaf, Adult Basic EducationTeacher, Discovery Community School, effective September 6, 2017, through October 31, 2017.

Position Reduction

Avery Youso, Educational (Early Childhood) Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 7, 2017.

Resignation

Hayley Frost, Behavioral Support Specialist, North Junior High School, last day of service April 12, 2017.

Natasha Pulliam, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 7, 2017.

Heather Rice, Clerical Classification I, Tech High School, last day of service August 31, 2017.

Jeremiah Butler, Kitchen Helper, Tech High School, last day of service August 31, 2017.  (Mr. Butler was a new hire that did not begin service for District 742.)

Deborah Carlson, Kitchen Helper, Tech High School, last day of service June 7, 2017.

Gary Gohmann, Custodian, Clearview Elementary School, last day of service August 21, 2017.

Kari Jo Pfannenstein, Kitchen Helper, North Junior High School, last day of service August 17, 2017.

Ashley Bratager, Behavior Support Specialist, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service August 3, 2017.

Ekram Elmoge, Educational (Classroom) Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 7, 2017.

Jared Hudalla, Educational (Classroom) Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 8, 2017.

Retirement

Susan Stang, Clerical Classification IV, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service October 31, 2017, after 29 1/2 years of service in District 742.
 

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

1.    Donations as follows to provide lunch for New Teacher Academy:
            $290.18 from Ron Bauer, Horace Mann Insurance Agency
            $290.18 from Mike Leach, ESI/EFS Advisors

2.    Donation of a viola to the Tech High School Orchestra Program from Shawn and Roland Specht Jarvis.

3.    Donation of used soccer equipment to North and South Junior High Activities from the Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association.

4.    Donation of teacher supplies to North Junior High School from Suzy Smith.

5.    Donation in the amount of $1,680.00 to Madison Elementary School from St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc., for a Grade 4 field trip.

6.    Donation in the amount of $26.00 to Clearview Elementary School from the Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign (matching education program).

7.    Donation in the amount of $10.02 to Clearview Elementary School from The Kula Foundation.

8.    Donation in the amount of $11,000.00 to Kennedy Community School from the Kennedy PTA for general use.

9.    Donation in the amount of $350.00 to Kennedy Community School from the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict for general use.

10.    Donation in the amount of $66.00 to Kennedy Community School from the K Foundation.

11.    Donations to the Tech High School Cross Country Program for a 5K as follows:
            Water from Bernicks
            Gift cards (4 @ $25.00) from Scheels
            $100.00 from 360 Chiropactic
            $100.00 from Cold Stone Creamery
            $100.00 from Rod's Bike Shop
            $100.00 from Neil Electric
            $100.00 from Procycle and Snowmobile

12.    Donation of school supplies to Discovery Community School from St. John's Episcopal Church.

13.    Donation in the amount of $500.00 from Ron Bauer, Horace Mann, to help cover food expenses for the Non-Licensed Staff "Back to School Kickoff" on August 31, 2017.

14.     Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to Apollo High School from Kathleen Parsons for an Emmett and Agnes Thomas Memorial Scholarship.

15.    Donation of school supplies from Sarah Cords to District 742 for students who are homeless or living in transition.

16.    Donation of school supplies from Nick Barth to District 742 for students who are homeless or living in transition.

17.    Grant award in the amount of $9,067.00 to Talahi Community School from the Minnesota State Arts Board to have puppet artist Christopher Lutter Gardella lead the second grade students in making ten large puppets.

18.    Donation of school supplies to South Junior High School from the Great River Federal Credit Union.

19.    Donation in the amount of $105.75 to Clearview Elementary School from Rejoice Lutheran Church for general supplies.

20.    Donation in the amount of $713.07 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf for the lunch account.

21.    Donations to Tech High School HOSA for the 2017 HOSA International Leadership Conference, as follows:
            $99.39 from Cherry Berry
            $500.00 from CentraCare Health-Employment
            $200.00 from Stearns Benton Medical Society
            $500.00 from LEAF

22.    Donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Tech High School Orchestra Program from the Tech High School Alumni Association.

23.    Donation in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Apollo High School Tech Ed Program from The Gene Haas Foundation to support scholarships and manufacturing program.

24.    Donation in the amount of $14,459.00 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearview PTA for Chromebooks.

25.    Donation of school supplies to North Junior High School from Atonement Lutheran Church for students in need.

26.    Donation in the amount of $1,334.98 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearview PTA for Media Center color copier ink.

27.    Donation in the amount of $74.73 to Clearview Elementary School from Frauenshuh Hospitality Group of MN, DBA Fourteen Foods.

28.    Donation in the amount of $672.89 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearview PTA for an office paper shredder and laminator.

29.    Donation of a tennis tutor ball machine from Julie Allesio to the Tech High School Tennis Program.

30.    Donation of crackers from the Knights of Columbus to Discovery Community School.
  

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of renumbering Board Policy 107/Administrative Procedures 107A, Service Animals, to Board Policy 999.  No content changes have been made.  A copy is attached.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project.

- Change Order #2 with Full Spectrum Finishing Inc. in the amount of -$19,400.00 for design change for applied floor coverings.
- Change Order #1 with Boser Construction Inc. in the amount of +$3,421.00 for framing size changes, wall details, door frames and brick patterns.
- Change Order #4 with Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical in the amount of +$1,070.00 to add floor sink for dishwasher.
- Change Order #4 with McDowall Company in the amount of +$189.00 to change location and/or style of compact unit heaters.
- Change Order #6 with K Johnson Construction Inc in the amount of +$1,239.47 for modification of east curb line of east entrance.
- Change Order #7 with K Johnson Construction Inc in the amount of -$8,548.00 to eliminate concrete island, sidewalk, curb and gutter in parking lot and replace with asphalt paving.
- Change Order #8 with St. Cloud Sprinkler Co. Inc. in the amount of +$20,065.92 to add 115 sprinkler heads and related materials to front parking area which was disturbed in construction of the new storm water retention pond designs.

This project is funded with Lease Levy Funds.