July 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM - School Board Regular Business Meeting

Description:  5.1.1 Acceptance of Resignations
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Effective Date
Cappelli, Alyssa, Teacher, HP, Sun Path Elementary School, 6/01/2018
Turek, Connolly, Teacher, Physical Education, Red Oak Elementary School, 8/20/2018
Delarwelle, Kristi, Physical Therapist, District Wide, 6/01/2018
Hildebrandt, Sean, Teacher, Chemistry, High School, 6/01/2018
Kratz, Kelsey, Teacher, Grade 3, Sun Path Elementary School, 6/01/2018
Neri, Jessica, Program Support Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, 5/31/2018
Schaefer, Carrie, Office Assistant, Red Oak Elementary School, 7/15/2018
Sonnentag, Karolyn, Teacher, Special Services , Pearson 6th Grade Center, 6/01/2018
Recommended Action
Accept the resignations and thank them for their service to the district as presented.

5.1.2 Approval of Certified Contracts for the 2018-19 School Year
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Grade, Step, FTE, Effective, Salary Annual
Arvin, Betsi, Teacher, Grade 5, Jackson Elementary School, MA, 4, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $48,603.00
Benusa, Raisa, Teacher, English, High School, BA+10, 8, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $47,250.00
Bingham, Sarah, School Psychologist, High School, Spec/PhD, 23, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $85,263.00
Drill-Mellum, Lucia, Teacher, Kindergarten, Jackson Elementary School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $39,440.00
Haas, Victoria, Guidance Counselor, High School, MA, 8, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $53,950.00
Havens, Kristina, Teacher, Grade 1, Red Oak Elementary School, BA, 3, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $39,440.00
Hilgers, Gentry, Teacher, Media Specialist, Eagle Creek/Red Oak Elementary School, Spec/PhD, 23, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $85,263.00
Johnson, Alexandra, Teacher, Grade 3, Sun Path Elementary School, BA, 5, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $41,671.00
Jovanovic, David, Teacher, Science, High School, BA+30, 4, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $46,590.00
Lee, Pa, School Psychologist, West Middle  School, Spec/PhD, 4, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $56,651.00
Lichwa, Anna, Teacher, High School, High School, BA+30, 3, .80, 8/20/2018, $36,245.60
Lokshin, Brandon, TOSA, Instructional Coach, Sweeney Elementary School, MA, 17, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $67,025.00
Nicklin, Liza, Teacher, Special Services, High School, BA+30, 7, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $50,437.00
Nimmer , Kelsey, Teacher, Grade 3, Sun Path Elementary School, BA, 7, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $43,902.00
Nyberg, Kirsten, Teacher, Social Studies, High School, BA , 3, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $39,440.00
Olson, Anna, Teacher, FACS, East Middle School, BA+10, 10, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $49,005.00
Ostrom, Jaymee, Teacher, Physical Education, High School, BA, 7, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $43,902.00
Rose, Lisa, Teacher, Reading Intervention, High School, BA+30, 4, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $46,590.00
Rotert, Candace, School Nurse, District Wide, BA, 6, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $42,787.00
Sammis, Laura, Teacher, Grade 2, Sun Path Elementary School, BA, 4, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $40,556.00
Schweer, Kaitlyn, Teacher, Science, West Middle School, BA+20, 8, .80, 8/20/2018, $39,590.40
Strobel, Becky, Teacher, Music Instrumental, East Middle School, BA, 7, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $43,902.00
Suflita, Catherine, Teacher, Special Services, Eagle Creek Elementary School, BA, 7, 1.0, 8/20/2018, $43,902.00
Wardlow, Patrice, Teacher, ECFE Parent Ed, Central Family Center, MA+30, 3, .398, 8/20/2018, $21,146.54
Recommended Action
Approve certified contracts as presented.

5.1.3 Approval of DistrictWide Contract
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Salary, Effective
Zeimet, Edward, Building and Grounds Manager, District Wide, $87,000, 7/16/2018
Recommended Action
Approve the districtwide contract as presented.

5.1.4 Approval of Assignment Changes
Last Name, First Name, Previous Position, New Position, FTE, Salary, Effective
Dittberner, Adam, Assistant Principal, TOSA-Dean, 1.0, $73,731.00, 7/01/2018
Rolfsrud, Ford, Assistant Principal, TOSA-Dean, 1.0, $79,315.00, 7/01/2018
Janke, John, Assistant Principal/Activities, Supervisor of Facilities and Activities, 1.0, $100,000.00, 7/01/2018
Duehr, Elizabeth, TOSA - Academy Coach, 1.0 + 5 days, $75,734.56, 7/01/2018
Ames, Jennifer, Youth Programs Coordinator, Community Partnerships Manager, 1.0, $80,000.00, 7/01/2018
Recommended Action
Approve the assignment changes as presented.

5.1.5 Approval of Long Term Substitute Contract
Name LTS, Replacing, Position, Location, Approx. Dates, Grade/Step, Approx. Days, FTE, Salary
Leroux, Karen, Busselman, Jennifer, Teacher, Grade 3, Sweeney Elementary School, 8/27/2018 through approx. 9/30/2018, MA+30 Step 8,  24 days, 1.0, $329.64/day
Recommended Action
Approve the Long Term Substitute contract as presented.

5.1.6 Request for Leave of Absence
Kelly Wallace, Math Teacher at the High School, is requesting a leave of absence, beginning approx. 11/01/2018 through approx. 3/29/2019.
Recommended Action
Approve the leave of absence as presented.

5.1.7 Request for Leave of Absence
Stephanie Blad-Kath, Teacher/Instructional Coach at Sweeney Elementary School, is requesting a .40 FTE leave of absence, for the 2018-19 school year.
Recommended Action
Approve the leave of absence as presented.

5.1.8 Request for Leave of Absence
Charmin Erickson, Teacher, Grade 2 at Red Oak Elementary School, is requesting a .50 FTE leave of absence, for the 2018-19 school year.
Recommended Action
Approve the leave of absence as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the School Board Business Meeting held on June 25, 2018.

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

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the wires report as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the 2018-19 Student Handbooks as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the 2018-19 Minnesota State High School League Membership as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the 2018-19 YMCA Pre-School Contract as presented.

Description:  Int. Superintendent Gary Anger and Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd will present an update regarding the planning for the district's implementation of E-Learning Days, including the introduction of Shakopee's own Connected Learning Days (CoLD).  Early drafts of the materials generated by the district staff E-Learning committee will be shared. 

Description:  Change Order #21 for the Shakopee High School Additions and Renovations Project in the amount of $121,502.73 is presented for approval.
Recommended Action
Approve Change Order #21 as presented.

Description:  Int. Superintendent Gary Anger will present an update to the district facility fees guidelines for board approval.
Recommended Action
Approve the update to district facility fees as presented.

Description:  Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Priess will present the revised transportation rates with Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.
Recommended Action
Approve the revised transportation contract with Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years as presented.

Description:  Due to the new grade configuration beginning the 2018-19 school year, Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Priess will present a recommendation for the 2018-19 student walking distance guidelines for board approval.  It is important to note that these distances remain unchanged from the 2017-18 school year, but may need to be reviewed in the future due to implications on the district budget.  Minnesota State Statute 123B.88 requires transportation for students living two miles or more from school.
Below are the recommendation distances for the 2018-19 school year:
K-5th grade students - 1/2 mile
6-8th grade students - 1 mile
9th grade students - 1 mile
10-12th grade students - 2 miles
Recommended Action
Approve the walking distance guidelines for the 2018-19 school year as presented.

Description:  Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Priess will present a resolution ratifying and approving the TIES Reorganization and Definitive Agreements for Board approval.
Recommended Action
Approve, authorize and ratify the TIES reorganization and definitive agreements as presented.

Description:  Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Priess will present the district's Long Term Facilities Maintenance 10-year Plan for review and approval.
Recommended Action
Approve the district's long-term facility maintenance 10-year plan for its facilities for the 2019-20 school year in the amount of $2,322,500 as presented.

Description:  Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Priess will present a board resolution to accept and approve SouthWest Metro Dist. 288’s Long Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan and authorize the inclusion of the proportionate share of revenue in the ISD #720 application.
Recommended Action
Approve the SouthWest Metro District #288 Long Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan and authorize the inclusion of the proportionate share of revenue in the ISD #720 application as presented.

Description:  Policy Committee Chair Reggie Bowerman will present the following policies for 2nd Reading:
303 Superintendent Selection
405 Veteran's Preference
425 Staff Development
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
601 Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program
604 Instructional Curriculum
607 Organization of Grade Levels
609 Religion
612.1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs
701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
805 Waste Reduction and Recycling
Recommended Action
Accept the school district policies for 2nd reading and final approval as presented.

Description:  Personnel Chair Matt McKeand will present a contract for Gary Anger for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years along with a title change to Superintendent of Schools.
Recommended Action
WHEREAS, Independent School District No. 720 has entered into a contract with Gary Anger to be Interim Superintendent at Shakopee Public Schools for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years; and  WHEREAS, the School Board has just completed its evaluation of Interim Superintendent Anger for the 2017-18 school year; and WHEREAS, the School Board’s evaluation of Interim Superintendent Anger was positive and affirming; and WHEREAS, the School Board wishes to offer Interim Superintendent Anger an additional contract year and replace his current title of Interim Superintendent to that of Superintendent commencing July 1, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 720, that Gary Anger be hired as Superintendent with an effective date of July 1, 2018; and that the School Board approve the attached contract for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years and replace all previous contracts between Independent School District No. 720 and Gary Anger. 
*NOTE:  The salary for the 2019-20 School Year has been corrected FROM $196,000 TO $193,000.

Description:  Int. Superintendent Gary Anger will present an overview of the early projected enrollment for the 2018-19 school year.

Description:  July 25, 2018 5:00PM BOC DO Board Room
July 31-August 14, 2018 School Board Filing Period Superintendent's Office
August 13, 2018 5:00PM Personnel Committee Meeting DO Room 202
August 13. 2018 6:00PM School Board Learning Session DO Board Room
August 15, 2018 5:00PM BOC DO Board Room
August 27, 2018 6:00PM School Board Business Meeting DO Board Room
August 28, 2018 5:00PM Community Designation Event Shakopee High School
August 29, 2018 5:00PM BOC DO Board Room
August 30, 2018 Districtwide Welcome Back-to-School for Staff