January 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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I. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION - Roll Call) The consent agenda consists of non-controversial items that the Board adopts routinely without debate. Any single member may remove an item from the consent agenda by requesting removal at the time the consent agenda is moved for adoption. The full text of items approved by consent may be found at the conclusion of the agenda.
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I.A. Approval of Agenda
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I.B. Approval of Minutes (Meetings of December 16, 2010, January 3, 2011, and January 12, 2011)
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I.C. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report for November-December, 2010
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I.D. Approval of Payment of Bills and Other Financial Transactions in the grand total amount of $3,065,640.54.
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I.E. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report
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I.F. Approval of Personnel Staff Changes
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I.G. Acceptance of Grant Awards/Donations
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I.H. Approval for Submission of Grant Applications
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I.I. Quarterly Expenditures for Board Members
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I.J. Approval of Change Order #1 - Apollo High School Grounds Building
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I.K. Approval of Board Policy 106 - Technology and Networked Information Resources Acceptable Use & Deletion of Board Policy 524
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II. INFORMATION ITEMS
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II.A. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Update
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II.A.1. Reading Corps Program
(7:05-7:20)
Description:
Melanie Jiskra, Reading Corps Master Coach, will describe the program and our students' results. All of our elementary schools participate in this program. Information is attached.
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II.A.2. English Learners Program
(7:20-7:35)
Description:
Natalie Prasch, English Learner Coordinator, will give an overview of the English Learner Programming, as well as the demographics of our District. Information is attached.
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II.A.3. Standards Based Grading
(7:35-7:50)
Description:
Katie Zieglmeier, Teacher at Discovery, will summarize our District's work towards Standards Based Grading. Standards Based Grading is a research based practice nation-wide. Information is attached.
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II.B. District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) Presentation
(7:50-8:00)
Description:
Barclay Carriar, President of the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF), will present an update of LEAF activities and a preview of the 2011 LEAF Night of the Stars event, scheduled for February 18 and 19.
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II.C. Kindergarten Readiness Task Force Update
(8:00-8:15)
Description:
Alicia Jepsen, Director of Early Childhood Programs, and Co-Chair of the Community Linkage Kindergarten Readiness Task Force, will present an update.
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III. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
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III.A. Change in Office Supply Contract (ACTION)
(8:15-8:25)
Description:
(This item was tabled from the January 12, 2011, Board of Education meeting.)
Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present a recommendation at the meeting. |
III.B. District 742 Board of Education 2011 Legislative Position Summary Proposal (ACTION)
(8:25-8:40)
Description:
Board Member Bruce Hentges, Chair of the Board Legislative Committee, will present information at the meeting. The Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, to finalize the 2011 Legislative Position Summary Proposal. A copy will be attached as soon as it is finalized.
The Board Legislative Committee recommends approval of the District 742 Board of Education 2011 Legislative Position Summary.
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III.C. Approval of Budget Process Guiding Change Document (ACTION)
(8:40-8:55)
Description:
Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will review the 2011-2012 Budget Process Guiding Change Document. A copy is attached.
The Administration recommends approval of the 2011-2012 Budget Process Guiding Change Document.
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IV. REPORTS
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IV.A. Superintendent's Report
(8:55-9:05)
Description:
The Superintendent may present information on current activities in District 742.
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IV.B. Board of Education Standing Committee Reports
(9:05-9:20)
Description:
Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:
Board Development Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair) Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair) Finance and Audit Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair) Integration and Equity Committee (Les Green, Chair) Legislative Committee (Bruce Hentges, Chair) Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair) |
V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(9:20-9:25)
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.
February Work Session Topics will include: Proposed Revised Board Policy 740 - Purchasing Procedures: Soliciting Prices (Bids and Quotations) - Second Reading Budget Process Update |
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Detail Information)
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VI.A. Approval of Agenda.
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VI.C. Monthly Treasurer's Report
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for November-December, 2010.
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VI.D. Approval of Payment of Bills
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $3,065,640.54 (Check Numbers 189955-191074).
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VI.E. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
The Administration recommends acceptance of the monthly financial report. A copy will be presented at the meeting.
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VI.F. Personnel Staff Changes
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following personnel changes pursuant to relevant laws and appropriate provisions of negotiated agreements between the Board of Education and exclusive representatives. For new hires, the indicated rates are consistent with current negotiated agreements and Board approved rates of pay. All rates/salaries listed do not include fringe benefits.
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VI.F.1. Licensed Staff
Description:
Additional Assignment
Cathleen Bengtson, Speech-Language Pathologist, South Junior High School, effective January 3, 2011 through January 21, 2011, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 12 (40% of a full time contract for 15 days). Ms. Bengtson’s salary for this assignment will be $1,986.36. Ms. Bengtson is currently a 30% of a full time teacher. Geri Swanson, Speech-Language Pathologist, South Junior High School, effective January 3, 2011 through January 21, 2011, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 17 (20% of a full time contract for 15 days). Ms. Swanson’s salary for this assignment will be $1,086.18. Ms. Swanson is currently a full time contract teacher. Child Care Leave Sarah Jennings, Speech Language Pathologist, Madison Elementary School, effective for the 2011-2011 school year. Betsy Reese, Sixth Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective on or about April 16, 2011, through on or about May 27, 2011. Kristi Stavros, Second Grade Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective March 22, 2011 through April 26, 2011. Leah Swenson, Second Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective April 1, 2011 through June 3, 2011. Health Leave Jaime Conway, Fourth Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective January 4, 2011 through June 3, 2011. Miriam Murphy, Special Education Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective January 18, 2011 through January 21, 2011. New Hire Jennifer Bell, Special Education Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective January 10, 2011, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 101 days). Ms. Bell's salary for this assignment will be $17,941.64. Jessica Miller, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Roosevelt Early Childhood, effective January 10, 2011, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 99 days). Ms. Miller’s salary for this assignment will be $19,217.88. Professional Leave Janine Bunkowski, Art Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective for the 2011-2012 school year. Rehire Jayne Bautch, Special Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective January 3, 2011, through January 14, 2011, Lane MA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 10 days). Ms. Bautch’s salary for this assignment will be $2,106.30. Tristan Ellering, Special Education Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective December 20, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 108 days). Ms. Ellering's salary for this assignment will be $19,185.24. Camille Nariane, Special Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Sheriff’s Group Home, effective November 3, 2010, through December 23, 2010, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 23 days). Ms. Nariane’s salary for this assignment will be $4,085.72. Margaret Scott-Lumbar, Title I Teacher (Temporary Position), Discovery Community School, effective January 3, 2011, through June 3, 2011, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (50% of a full time contract for 104 days). Ms. Scott-Lumbar’s salary for this position will be $9,237.28. |
VI.F.2. Non-Licensed Staff
Description:
Health Leave
LaVonne Popp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Area Learning Center, effective January 4, 2011 through June 3, 2011. New Hire Scott Blommel, Student Support Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, effective January 3, 2011, at a rate of $8.70 per hour. Amanda Hengel, Special Education Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, effective December 23, 2010, at a rate of $10.47 per hour. Anis Iman, Jump Start Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective January 7, 2011, at a rate of $11.35 per hour. Steven Isaacson, Interim Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources, effective Janaury 13, 2011, at a rate of $25.10 per hour. Dawn Schoborg, Clerical Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective January 7, 2011, at a rate of $9.53 per hour. Susan Weinhold, Title I Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective Janaury 11, 2011, at a rate of $11.35 per hour. Rehire Kathryn Niehaus, Student Support Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective January 3, 2011, at a rate of $8.70 per hour. Carrie Westre, Special Education Paraprofessional (Temporary), Apollo High School, effective January 11, 2011 through March 4, 2011, at a rate of $10.47 per hour. Resignation Tiffany McLean, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day worked January 25, 2011. Jennifer Nistler, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day worked January 28, 2011. Kimberly R. Schwartz, Student Support Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, last day worked January 13, 2011. Aubrey Wester, Student Support Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, last day worked January 27, 2011. Lindsay Wurm, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day worked January 21, 2011. |
VI.G. Acceptance of Grant Awards/Donations (Requires 2/3 Majority of Governing Board, Minnesota Statute §465.03)
Description:
The Administration recommends acceptance of the following grant awards/donations:
1. Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Tech High School Nordic Ski Program from Central Minnesota Foot and Ankle. 2. Donations to the Tech High School Boys Hockey Program as follows: $125.00 - Jodi Windfeldt $ 250.00 - Tim & Wendy Siemers $ 200.00 - Jeffrey & Julie Frank $ 250.00 - Jeffrey & Melissa Wolseth $ 250.00 - Andrew & Sandra Fish $ 250.00 - Christopher & Janet Reinholz $ 250.00 - Ann & John Gromberg $ 250.00 - James & Charlotte Schreifels $ 500.00 - Patricia Patten 3. Donations to the District 742 Homeless Program, as follows: $60.00 - Hollis and MaryJo Hinnenkamp $500.00 - Michelle Morrison $250.00 - Terri Zastrow (for the purchase of bedding, clothing, household goods for families in transition) $250.00 - Sandee Kjeseth (for the purchase of bedding, clothing, household goods for families in transition) $300.00 - Willow Flaherty (for the purchase of household goods, food, furniture for family in transition) 4. Donation of 15 hula hoops to Madison Elementary School from Jan Lochner. 5. Donations to the Madison Elementary School Chinese Immersion Program, as follows: $100.00 - Bradley and Ruth Kuhlman $500.00 - Paul Jeddeloh $250.00 - Paul Weitzel and Jill Melby $500.00 - Igor Lenzner $100.00 - Lissa Staples and Stuart Perry $100.00 - Tyler & Anne Otto $100.00 - Brenda Pretzer $100.00 - Tom and Judy Otto $200.00 - Frank and Tracy Nellans $500.00 - John and Mary Weitzel 6. Donation in the amount of $120.00 to North Junior High School from Peter Sop (Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program). 7. Donation in the amount of $100.00 to North Junior High School from the St. Cloud Optimist Club for Achievement in Education Award. 8. Donation in the amount of $25,000.00 to South Junior High School from the South Student Council Club to provide miscellaneous supplies at South for student use in the various curriculums. 9. Donation in the amount of $400.00 from Kermit Eastman to the Apollo and Tech High School Scholarship Funds. 10. Take Charge of Education funds in the amount of $354.00 to North Junior High School from Target. 11. Donation in the amount of $1,062.00 to South Junior High School from Lifetouch National School Studios (commission from pictures) to be used to supplement various school programs, as needed. 12. Donation of winter clothing (gloves, mittens, hats), estimated value of $250.00, to Madison Elementary School from Atonement Lutheran Church. 13. Donations to the Minnesota Orchestra Classics for Kids Program as follows: $100.00 - Mrs. Warren Hutchens $50.00 - Steven Eckblad and Beverley Williams $15.00 - Loren and Teresa Krueger 14. Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School HOSA Program from the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation for the Biomed Debate Team. |
VI.H. Approval for Submission of Grant Applications
Description:
The Administraton recommends approval for submission of the following grant applications:
1. "Engineering-A New World for First Grade Girls" grant application in the amount of $7,000.00 by Clearview Elementary School to the AAUW. The purpose of the grant will be to introduce first grade girls to engineering. |
VI.I. Quarterly Expenditures for Board Members
Description:
The total expenses incurred by Board Members from October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 was $410.00. A copy of the detailed expenses is attached.
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VI.J. Approval of Change Order #1 - Apollo High School Grounds Building
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of Change Order #1 for the above named project with Preusser Construction, Inc. in the total amount of +$6,217 for changes made to the wall panels and power supply.
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VI.K. Approval of Board Policy 106 - Technology and Networked Information Resources Acceptable Use (Third and Final Reading) and Deletion of Board Policy 524 (Relating to Same)
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of Board Policy 106 - Technology and Networked Information Resources Acceptable Use. A copy of the Policy, along with accompanying Administrative Procedures 106A, is attached.
The Administration recommends deletion of Board Policy 524 - Technology and Networked Information Resources Acceptable Use, along with accompanying Administrative Procedures 524A. Board Policy 106 and Administrative Procedures 106A (General School District Policies Section) replace Board Policy 524 and Administrative Procedures 524A (Student Policies Section).
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