December 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Principal George Nolan, along with staff and parents, will present information about South Junior High School, including general school demographics, academic performance, student activities, strengths and challenges. 

Description:  The recommended date and time for the Board of Education Reorganization Meeting is Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the District 742 Administration Offices, 1000 North 44th Avenue, Suite 100, St. Cloud.

The Administration recommends scheduling the January Reorganization Meeting as recommended.

Description:  Dr. Julia Espe, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Development, will present information on proposed significant changes to courses at Apollo and Tech High Schools for the 2012-2013 school year.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the changes to courses at Apollo and Tech High Schools for the 2012-2013 school year.

Description:  Dr. Julia Espe will review the 2011-2012 District Improvement Plan, which requires Board approval for submission to the Minnesota Department of Education.  A copy is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2011-2012 District Improvement Plan for submission to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information regarding the 2011 Payable 2012 Final Levy Certification.  An opportunity for public input will be provided at this time.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2011 payable 2012 Final Property Tax Levy Certification in the amount of $22,397,972.84.

Description:  Superintendent Bruce Watkins may present information on current activities in District 742.

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)

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.

Work Session topics for January, 2012, will include:
    Language Immersion Programs

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for October, 2011.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $2,171,635.07 (Check Numbers 198048-198518) and ACH 111200441-111200545 and P Card totals in the amount of $369,774.97 for a grand total of $2,541,410.04.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for October, 2011. 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following personnel changes pursuant to relevant laws and appropriate provisions of negotiated agreements between the Board of Education and exclusive representatives.  For new hires, the indicated rates are consistent with current negotiated agreements and Board approved rates of pay.  All rates/salaries listed do not include fringe benefits.

Description: 

Additional Assignment
 
Martha Christensen, Nurse, Oak Hill and Talahi Community Schools, effective 2011-2012 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 5 (5% contract for 188 days).  Ms. Christensen's salary for this assignment will be $1,850.88.  Ms. Christensen is currently a 95% teacher.

Steve Wagner, Alternative Teacher, Apollo High School, effective 2011-2012 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 11 (5% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Wagner’s salary for this assignment will be $2,589.10.  Mr. Wagner is currently a full time teacher.
 
Child Care Leave
 
Tiffany Erie, Art Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective February 21, 2012 through June 7, 2012.
 
Julie Hommerding, Special Education Teacher, Technical High School, effective February 21, 2012 through April 17, 2012.
 
Health Leave
 
Jaime Conway, Fourth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective December 8, 2011 through January 3, 2012.
 
New Hire
 
Tara Bruzda, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective November 28, 2011, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 127.5 days).  Ms. Bruzda’s salary for this assignment will be $24,750.60.  This is a replacement position.

Angela Flaten, Deaf Hard of Hearing Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective November 28, 2011, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 127.5 days). Ms. Flaten’s salary for this assignment will be $26,855.33.  This is a replacement position.
 
Karen Kirscher, Social Worker, South (50%) and North (50%) Junior High School, effective December 1, 2011, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (Full time contract for 124.5 days).  Ms. Kirscher’s salary for this assignment will be $22,116.24.  This is a replacement position.
 
Elizabeth Pearson, Kindergarten Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective November 14, 2011, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 138 days).  Ms. Pearson’s salary for this assignment will be $24,515.70.

Description:  Health Leave
 
Lila Backes, Student Support Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, effective December 14, 2011 through February 1, 2012.
 
Susan Borgeson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective November 23, 2011 through December 2, 2011.
 
Susan Brenneman, Health Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, effective January 3, 2012 through June 8, 2012.
 
Carla Brundell, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective November 18, 2011 through December 19, 2011.
 
Marian Updike, Custodian, Apollo High School, effective November 18, 2011 through December 16, 2011.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Linda Ferrell, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective January 3, 2012 through January 30, 2012.
 
Ann Gray, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clearview Elementary School, effective January 24, 2012 through February 20,  2012.
 
Jody Moeller, Interpreter, North Junior High School, effective December 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012.
 
New Hire
 
Douglas Asquith, Behavior Interventionist, Talahi Community School, effective November 14, 2011 at an hourly rate of $12.26 per hour.
 
Kelsie Becker, Student Support Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, effective November 28, 2011 at an hourly rate of $8.70 per hour.
 
Susan Burroughs, Kitchen Helper, Apollo High School, effective November 10, 2011 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Robbin Fitch, Special Education Paraprofessional,  Riverwoods, effective November 30, 2011 at an hourly rate of $11.35 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Elizabeth Fruth, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, effective November 14, 2011 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Rebecca Jordan, Classroom Paraprofessional (Targeted Services), Clearview Elementary School, effective November 15, 2011 at an hourly rate of $9.71 per hour.
 
Nicole Pride, Kitchen Helper, South Junior High School, effective December 5, 2011 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Michelle Sauer, Kitchen Helper, Oak Hill Community School, effective November 8, 2011 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Jennifer Slagstad, Kitchen Helper, Oak Hill Community School, effective November 14, 2011 at an hourly rate of $10.27 per hour.
 
Rehire
 
LuWann Jacobs, Classroom Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective December 1, 2011 at an hourly rate of $15.20 per hour.
 
Beth Larson, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective October 24, 2011 at an hourly rate of $9.26 per hour.
 
Laurie Munkhamxang, Health Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective December 22, 2011 through June 6, 2012 at an hourly rate of $13.48 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Melissa Rothstein, Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Kennedy Community School, effective November 21, 2011 through February 6, 2012 at an hourly rate of $10.47 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Resignation
 
Carol Ahrendt, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, last day of service December 7, 2011.
 
Kaycee Eiynck, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service November 30, 2011.
 
Brittany Jenderseck, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara’s House, effective December 1, 2011.  This is an amendment to the November 17, 2011 Board action on the consent agenda where this item was listed as resigning on November 24, 2011.
 
Theresa Kolbinger, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service December 16, 2011.
 
Crystal Lauzer, Special Education Paraprofessional, Riverwoods, last day of service December 22, 2011.
 
Keely Sauer, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, last day of service December 1, 2011.  Ms. Sauer is currently on leave.
 
Amanda Young, Behavior Interventionist, Technical High School, last day of service December 1, 2011.

Renee Zieglmeier, Student Support Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service December 22, 2011.

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

1.  Donation in the amount of $1,800.00 from the Clearwater Legion Post 323 to Clearview Elementary School to help pay for new bricks in the Veterans Memorial.

2.  Donation of hats, mittens, and gloves for students (estimated value of $300.00) from St. Stephen's Mission Group to Westwood Elementary School.

3.  Donation of school supplies (estimated value of $100.00) from Shawn Rosenberger to Westwood Elementary School.

4.  Donation in the amount of $250.00 from the St. Cloud Metro Lions to the Tech High School Speech Program.

5.  Donations to South Junior High School from the South Student Council Club as follows:
        $650.00 - to provide honors vocabulary materials to the Language Arts Department.
        $502.32 - to provide MCA prep books for the Math Department.
        $250.00 - to provide art supplies for student projects.
        $2,000.00 - to provide funding for a winter drama performance.
        $500.00 - to provide funding for an ice maker for use in the science department for student labs.
        $650.00 - to provide various media materials and supplies for students to access for class projects.
        $600.00 - to provide materials and supplies for students' portfolio projects.

6.  Donation of hats and gloves for students (estimated value of $100.00) from the Granite City Rotary to Madison Elementary School.

7.  Donation of hats and mittens (estimated value of $100.00) from St. Stephen's Mission Group to Lincoln Elementary School.

8.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Sunrise Kiwanis of St. Cloud to Madison Elementary School to provide books for the P.A.K.R.A.T. Program.

9.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Joseph, to Kennedy Community School for American Education Week activities.

10.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from the American Legion Post 328, St. Joseph, to Kennedy Community School for American Education Week activities.

11.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Sunrise Kiwanis of St. Cloud to Lincoln Elementary School for technology.

12.  Donation of school supplies (estimated value of $300.00) from Best Buy Company to Westwood Elementary School.

13.  Donation of school supplies (estimated value of $300.00) from the Love of Christ Lutheran Church to Westwood Elementary School.

14.  Area Learning Center Rummage Sale proceeds in the amount of $646.22 to be used to purchase student incentives (gift cards, school t-shirts, etc.).  These incentives will be given to students who show good attendance, academic progress, service to the community and commitment to the ALC Program.

15.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from Connie and Larry Logeman to Westwood Elementary School for Academic Achievement/U.S. Academic Triathalon Program.

16.  Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from G&K Rouw, PLLC, Central Minnesota Foot & Ankle, to the Tech High School Nordic Ski Program for supplies.

17.  Donation in the amount of $250.00 from Stearns Electric Association Trust to the District 742 Homeless Program.

18.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 from Thomas Herkenhoff to Lincoln Elementary School for use as needed to benefit students.

19.  Donation in the amount of $301.00 to Kennedy Community School from Teli's Pizza of St. Joseph (11/18/11 Fundraiser - 15% of total sales) for Kennedy's Activity Programs.

20.  Donation in the amount of $20.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Culver's Restaurant for milk and juice for students.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the 2012-2013 Registration Handbooks for Apollo and Tech High Schools.  The Registration Handbooks can be viewed at:

Apollo 9th Grade:  http://www.isd742.org/1213ApolloRegGr9.pdf

Apollo 10-12th Grade:   http://www.isd742.org/1213ApolloRegGr1012.pdf

Tech:  http://isd742.org/1213TechReg.pdf

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project.  The total amount of the change orders is -$1,439.76.

1.  Change Order #4 with Winkelman Building Corp. in the amount of -$2,883.04 for credit for the unused general conditions.

2.  Change Order #2 with Central Minnesota Ceilings in the amount of +$90.00 to provide and install metal to transition between hallway and cafeteria.

3.  Change Order #2 with St. Cloud Refrigeration in the amount of +$1,028.28 to remove VAV's and duct between, and to add metal base below unit vent.

4.  Change Order #1 with Multiple Concepts Interiors in the amount of +$325.00 to install temporary base at old stage area until flooring and permanent base can be installed.