August 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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4.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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4.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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4.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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4.E. Other
Description:
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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5.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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5.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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5.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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5.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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5.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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5.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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5.H. Other
Description:
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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6.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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6.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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6.D. Act on employee resignation - TE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Lajoice, TE paraprofessional. We request the board accept this resignation with regret.
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6.E. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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6.F. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
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6.G. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
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6.H. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
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6.I. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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6.J. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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6.K. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
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6.L. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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6.M. Other
Description:
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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7.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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7.C. Other
Description:
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of negotiations
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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9. ADJOURN
Description:
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10. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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11. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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12. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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13. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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13.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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13.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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13.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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13.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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13.E. Other
Description:
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14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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14.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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14.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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14.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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14.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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14.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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14.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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14.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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14.H. Other
Description:
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15. NEW BUSINESS
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15.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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15.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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15.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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15.D. Act on employee resignation - TE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Lajoice, TE paraprofessional. We request the board accept this resignation with regret.
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15.E. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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15.F. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
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15.G. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
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15.H. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
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15.I. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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15.J. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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15.K. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
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15.L. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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15.M. Other
Description:
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16. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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16.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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16.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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16.C. Other
Description:
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17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of negotiations
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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18. ADJOURN
Description:
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19. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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20. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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21. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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22. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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22.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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22.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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22.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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22.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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22.E. Other
Description:
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23. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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23.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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23.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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23.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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23.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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23.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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23.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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23.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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23.H. Other
Description:
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24. NEW BUSINESS
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24.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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24.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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24.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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24.D. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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24.E. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
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24.F. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
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24.G. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
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24.H. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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24.I. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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24.J. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
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24.K. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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24.L. Other
Description:
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25. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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25.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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25.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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25.C. Other
Description:
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26. EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of negotiations
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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27. ADJOURN
Description:
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28. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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29. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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30. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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31. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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31.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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31.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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31.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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31.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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31.E. Other
Description:
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32. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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32.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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32.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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32.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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32.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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32.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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32.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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|
32.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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32.H. Other
Description:
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33. NEW BUSINESS
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33.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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33.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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|
33.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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33.D. Act on employee resignation - TE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Lajoice, TE paraprofessional. We request the board accept this resignation with regret.
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33.E. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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|
33.F. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
|
|
33.G. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
|
|
33.H. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
|
|
33.I. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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|
33.J. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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|
33.K. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
|
|
33.L. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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33.M. Other
Description:
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34. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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34.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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34.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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34.C. Other
Description:
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35. ADJOURN
Description:
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36. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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37. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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38. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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39. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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39.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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39.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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|
39.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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39.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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39.E. Other
Description:
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40. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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40.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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40.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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40.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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40.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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40.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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40.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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40.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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40.H. Other
Description:
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41. NEW BUSINESS
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41.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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41.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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41.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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41.D. Act on employee resignation - TE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Lajoice, TE paraprofessional. We request the board accept this resignation with regret.
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41.E. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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41.F. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
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41.G. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
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41.H. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
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41.I. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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41.J. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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41.K. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
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41.L. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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41.M. Other
Description:
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42. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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42.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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42.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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42.C. Other
Description:
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43. EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of negotiations
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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44. ADJOURN
Description:
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45. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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46. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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47. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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48. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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48.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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48.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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48.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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48.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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48.E. Other
Description:
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49. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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49.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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49.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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49.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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49.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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49.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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49.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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49.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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49.H. Other
Description:
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50. NEW BUSINESS
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50.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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50.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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50.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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50.D. Act on employee resignation - TE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Lajoice, TE paraprofessional. We request the board accept this resignation with regret.
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50.E. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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50.F. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
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50.G. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
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50.H. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
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50.I. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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50.J. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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50.K. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
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50.L. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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50.M. Other
Description:
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51. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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51.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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51.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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51.C. Other
Description:
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52. EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of negotiations
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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53. ADJOURN
Description:
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54. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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55. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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56. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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57. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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57.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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57.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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57.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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57.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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57.E. Other
Description:
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58. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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58.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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58.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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58.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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58.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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58.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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58.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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58.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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58.H. Other
Description:
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59. NEW BUSINESS
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59.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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59.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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59.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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59.D. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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59.E. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
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59.F. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
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59.G. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
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59.H. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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59.I. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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59.J. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
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59.K. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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59.L. Other
Description:
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60. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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60.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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60.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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60.C. Other
Description:
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61. EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of negotiations
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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62. ADJOURN
Description:
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63. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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64. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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65. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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66. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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66.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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66.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 13 2022, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
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66.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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66.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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66.E. Other
Description:
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67. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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67.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel Committee met on 08.04.22
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67.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Flex) (Dickinson County) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of SE Instruction Aide, Flexible Assignment - Dickinson County, with Jefffrey Mitchell at Step 2 pending background checks. Interviews were held on July 15, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Jeffrey's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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67.C. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway) - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide (Norway CI) with Sadie Smiley at Step 2 pending background checks and successful passing of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Interviews were held on June 23, 2022, and the interview team consisted of Tricia, Casey, and Lisa Anderson. Sadie's first day will be the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
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67.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator (Willis) with Raisha Lipski at Step 3, with a start date of July 18, 2022. Interviews were conducted by Casey and Richelle.
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67.E. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Cook with Alexis Rundell. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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67.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Family Service Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities with Pamela Wendrick. Interviews were conducted by Richelle, Maria, and Casey.
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67.G. Ratify and approve filling Temporary Grant Coordinator position - GF
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Temporary Grant Coordinator with Wendy Warmuth. The interview committee consisted of Jennifer Huotari, and Sarah-Kate LaVan of MDE.
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67.H. Other
Description:
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68. NEW BUSINESS
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68.A. Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
Description:
No content was changed in the SE Student handbook. The only update was to the year 2022-2023.
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68.B. Act on employee resignation - SE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Kathryn Peterson (CI Classroom Aide - FP) who was approved at the board meeting last month. We request that the board accept this resignation.
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|
68.C. Request permission to assign additional hours - SE
Description:
We would like to request permission to assign up to 12 additional hours per week to Jessica Nichols. With Holly Sundman resigning, Jessica will need up to 12 additional hours to cover assignments. We will continue to post for a School Psychologist in hopes of finding a qualified candidate.
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68.D. Act on employee resignation - TE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jeremy Lajoice, TE paraprofessional. We request the board accept this resignation with regret.
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68.E. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Lynn Zelenak, Early Head Start Home Visitor. Lynn has served in this position since October of 2020. We request that the board accept Lynn's resignation with regret.
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68.F. Request permission for out of state, overnight travel and expenses - ECE
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of stae, overnight travel and expenses for Casey McCormick, ECE Director, to attend the Region V Head Start Conference in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2022, at a cost of approximately $1,800.
|
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68.G. Act on employee resignation - ECE
Description:
We have received a letter of resignation from Jessica Tunnicliff, ECE Secretary, effective August 26, 2022. We request that the board accept this with regret.
|
|
68.H. Act on updated DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee - All Depts
Description:
We have added Matty McCormick to the DIISD School Improvement/Professional Development Committee. She replaces Mary Ellen Welcher who served previously.
|
|
68.I. Act on creating the position of Human Resource Supervisor and the associated job description - GF
Description:
We are requesting the new Human Resource Supervisor position and associated job description be approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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|
68.J. Act on new Literacy Consultant position and associated job description - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the creation of a new Literacy Consultant position (K-12) and the associated job description as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
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|
68.K. Request permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog - GF/GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to recruit a Service/Therapy dog through Hannah Rogalla. Her dog Diogee officially finished ATE (Alliance of Therapy Dog) testing and is officially certified. Hannah purchased additional insurance for him to cover work days.
|
|
68.L. Request permission to purchase additional TRAILs services - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase additional TRAILs services which are in addition to the original request as we have received additional funding.
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68.M. Other
Description:
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69. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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69.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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69.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
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69.C. Other
Description:
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70. ADJOURN
Description:
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