December 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Betty Schnettler, Vice President of Community Impact for the United Way of Central Minnesota, will present highlights of the year-round partnership with St. Cloud Area School District 742 and the impact in the community.

Description:  Diane Moeller, Assistant Superintendent, will introduce Shannon Avenson, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Lori Posch, Director of Literacy, who will present information on Response to Intervention (RtI) and the ADSIS Program. 

Description:  The topic of the Board Work Session held on December 11, 2013, was Technology Integration.  Superintendent Willie Jett and Assistant Superintendent Diane Moeller will provide a recap of the Work Session, including key messages and next steps.

Description:  At their December 11, 2013, meeting, the Board of Education approved the contract agreement with the Clerical Employees of St. Cloud Area School District 742; the wage and benefit packages with Licensed Special Education and English Language Program Supervisors and the Non-Represented Administrators (Directors, Assistant Directors and Non-Licensed Supervisors); and the wage and benefit agreement with the Executive Directors of St. Cloud Area School District 742.  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will review the details of the four packages.

Description:  Peter Hamerlinck, Chair of the Board Legislative Committee, will review the proposed 2014 District 742 Board of Education Legislative Platform.  A copy will be provided at the meeting.

The Board Legislative Committee recommends approval of the 2014 District 742 Board of Education Legislative Platform.

Description:  In accordance with Minnesota Statute, the Board of Education Reorganization Meeting is to be held on the first Monday of January each year, or as soon thereafter as practicable.  The recommended date is January 6, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the District 742 Administration Offices, 1000 North 44th Avenue, St. Cloud.

The Administration recommends scheduling the January Reorganization Meeting as proposed.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information regarding the 2013 Payable 2014 Final Levy Certification.  An opportunity for public input will be provided at this time.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2013 Payable 2014 Final Property Tax Levy Certification in the amount of $22,601,105.89.

Description:  Diane Moeller will review course changes in high school programming for school year 2014-2015, which are incorporated in the 2014-2015 Registration Handbooks for Apollo and Tech High Schools.  Information relating to the course changes is attached.  The Registration Handbooks can be viewed at:

Apollo Grade 9:  http://tinyurl.com/2014Apollo9

Apollo Grades 10-12:  http://tinyurl.com/2014Apollo10-12

Tech Grades 9-12:  http://tinyurl.com/2014TechReg

The Administration recommends approval of the 2014-2015 Registration Handbooks for Apollo and Tech High Schools.

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

Description:  Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:

      Board Development Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair)
      Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Les Green, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Peter Hamerlinck, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Cindy Harner, 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.

January Work Session Topic:
EL Program - Session will focus on instructional practices and metrics to assess.

Future Work Session Topics:
Strategic Planning and World Cafe Followup/Core Planning
Board Retreat Report
Communications
School Board Liaisons 
Special Education Study Follow-up (updates to the study would be presented by Patty Popp with opportunity for the Board to discuss)
Early Childhood Goals and Measures (Alicia Jepsen and Andrea Preppernau would present what is currently in place for the Early Childhood Program)  
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for November, 2013.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $1,265,354.92 (Check Numbers 210355-210758 and ACH Numbers 131400827-131400949) and PCard total of $457,536.30 for a grand total of $1,722,891.22.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for November, 2013.

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
 
Michael Beehler, Physical Education Teacher, Apollo High School, December 2, 2013 through February 28, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (3% of a full time contract for 56 days).  Mr. Beehler’s salary for this assignment will be $1,022.04.  Mr. Beehler is currently a 60% of a full time contract teacher.
 
Alan Bielat, Math Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 2, 2013 through June 6, 2014, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 21 (13% of a full time contract for 122 days).  Mr. Bielat’s salary for this assignment will be $6,208.28.  Mr. Bielat is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Laura Bunkowski, Art Teacher (Long Call Substitute), North Junior High School, effective October 28, 2013 through January 2, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (10% of a full time contract for 41 days).  Ms. Bunkowski’s salary for this assignment will be $4,457.76.
 
Sara Dalton, Physical Education Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (10% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Dalton’s salary for this assignment will be $3,529.70.  Ms. Dalton is currently an 80% of a full time contract teacher.
 
Michelle Gilmore, Physical Education Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 2, 2013 through February 28, 2014, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 18 (3% of a full time contract for 56 days).  Ms. Gilmore’s salary for this assignment will be $2,083.08.  Ms. Gilmore is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Steven Rundquist, Social Studies Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 2, 2013 through June 6, 2014, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 15 (13% of a full time contract for 122 days).  Mr. Rundquist’s salary for this assignment will be $8,555.43.  Mr. Rundquist is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Matthew Siers, Math Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 2, 2013 through June 6, 2014, Lane MA+30, Pay Level 8 (13% of a full time contract for 122 days).  Mr. Siers’ salary for this assignment will be $7,259.07.  Mr. Siers is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Child Care Leave
 
Conan Shaffer, Special Education Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective on or about February 8, 2014 through on or about March 10, 2014.
 
Health Leave
 
Patrick Forte, Sixth Grade Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective December 2, 2013 through December 20, 2013.
 
New Hire
 
Laura Bunkowski, Art Teacher (Long Call Substitute), North Junior High School, effective October 28, 2013 through January 2, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 10% of a full time contract for 41 days).  Ms. Bunkowski’s salary for this assignment will be $7,248.51.
 
Rehire
 
Debra Clouse, Special Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Oak Hill Community School, effective December 2, 2013 through January 17, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 6 (full time contract for 27 days).  Ms. Clouse’s salary for this assignment will be $6,952.21.  Ms. Clouse is currently a full time contract teacher on leave of absence.
 
Jane Hennen, Speech Language Pathologist, Madison Elementary School, effective December 9, 2013 through January 31, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 5, at an hourly rate of $34.74 per hour.
 
Jacquelyn Klaphake, Sixth Grade Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective October 1, 2013 through December 20, 2013, Lane MA+60, Pay level 2 (full time contract for 57 days).  Ms. Klaphake’s salary for this assignment will be $14,163.59.
 
Haylee Vershure, Science Teacher, Apollo High School (13%) & Technical High School (23%), effective December 2, 2013 through June 6, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (36% of a full time contract for 122 days).  Ms. Vershure’s salary for this assignment will be $12,264.48.
 
Julie Volk,  Third Grade Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, effective December 2, 2013 through February 14, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 41 days).  Ms. Volk’s salary for this assignment will be $8,335.79.
 
Resignation
 
Michael Gerdes, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service December 20, 2013
 
Jenna Robertson, Music Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service December 9, 2013.

Description:  New Hire
 
Megan Biggar, Kitchen Helper, Oak Hill Community School, effective December 3, 2013 at an hourly rate of $10.56 per hour.
 
Lori Lafrenz, Kitchen Helper, South Junior High School, effective December 2, 2013 at an hourly rate of $10.56 per hour.
 
Dotoo Nebi, Special Education Paraprofessional (Temporary),  Talahi Community School, effective December 10, 2013 through January 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.
 
Mohamed Ukash, Special Education Cultural Liaison, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective December 2, 2013 at an hourly rate of $15.25 per hour.  This is a new position.
 
Kahiye Warsame, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective December 6, 2013 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.
 
Reassignment
 
Jeffrey Anderson, Behavior Support Specialist, Lincoln Elementary School, effective November 18, 2013 at an hourly rate of $12.56 per hour.  Mr. Anderson was previously a Special Education Paraprofessional.
 
Rehire
 
Ali Muhumed, Cultural Navigator, Technical High School, effective December 9, 2013 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.
 
Resignation
 
Edle Sanwa, ABE Accountability Assistant, Community Education, last day of service November 27, 2013.
 
Retirement
 
Linda Tourand, Second Cook, South Junior High School, last day of service December 20, 2013 after 27 years of service in District 742.

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

1.  Donation of school supplies (estimated value of $800.00) frm the First United Methodist Church to Talahi Community School for students in need.

2.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 from the St. Joseph American Legion Post 328 to Kennedy Community School in recognition of American Education Week.

3.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from the St. Joseph American Legion Auxiliary Post 328 to Kennedy Community School in recognition of American Education Week.

4.  Donation of toys and clothing (estimated value of $100.00) from Michelle Scepaniak to the District 742 Homeless Program to help the homeless families in the District.

5.  Donation of household items (estimated value of $100.00) from Crescent Hoffman to the District 742 Homeless Program to help the homeless families in the District.

6.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the United Way of Central Minnesota to the Roosevelt Early Childhood Services to purchase books for the Run and Read Events and the Spring Fling Event.

7.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 from Ronald and Sharon Loerzel to Lincoln Elementary School to help kindergarten students and classrooms.

8.  Donation in the amount of $255.00 (matching donation) from Lutgen Companies to Talahi Community School.

9.  Donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from the friends and family of Mary Schnettler to St. Cloud Area School District 742 to establish the Mary Joan Schnettler Memorial Scholarship to provide scholarship awards.

10.  Grant award in the amount of $2,500.00 from State Fund Mutual to the District 742 Buildings and Grounds Department to purchase items to provide better snow and ice removal from walkways and parking lots to prevent winter slips and falls.

11.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the St. Cloud Area Youth Basketball to the Tech High School Boys Basketball Program for program needs.

12.  Grant award in the amount of $13,431.00 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to the District 742 Adult Basic Education Program.  The grant will be used to develop work skills in demand in manufacturing to a total of 72 adults, many of whom are long-term unemployed and/or veteran.  Instruction leads to a National Institute of Manufacturing Skills (NIMS) credential.

13.  Grant award in the amount of $16,694.00 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to the District 742 Adult Basic Education Program.  The funds will be used to build on bridge programming already in place involving ABE and Gold 'n Plump Poultry.  Current GNP employees will receive 8 credits of post-secondary credit, while receiving adult basic education support.

14.  Donation of 522 library resources for PK-5 (estimated value of $8,500.00) from Erik Christopher to District 742 Elementary Schools and Roosevelt Early Childhood Center.

15.  Donation of cold weather wear (mittens, etc.) (estimated value of $100.00) from RSVP to Madison Elementary School for students.

16.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from Patrick Pierce to the District 742 Adult Basic Education Program to purchase hats, gloves, and mittens for adult ESL students, many of whom will be experiencing their first winter in Minnesota.

17.  Donation in the amount of $195.00 from the Tech Alumni Association to the Tech High School Angel Fund to pay for lunch for students in need.

18.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Deyak Scholarship Fund to Apollo High School for a John Deyak Scholarship.

19.  Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Kimberly Ann Ritsche Memorial Fund (Central Minnesota Community Foundation) to Apollo High School for Kimberly Ann Ritsche Memorial Scholarships.

20.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 from the Beatty Humphries Post No. 323 to Clearview Elementary school to purchase classroom flags.

21.  Donation in the amount of $400.00 from the Clearview PTA (Walk-a-Thon) to Clearview Elementary School to purchase Media apps.

22.  Donations to the District 742 Strategic Planning Process for Core Planning, Action Planning, and Measurement Team meetings as follows:
        $100.00 - GNP Company 
        $250.00 - Preferred Credit
        Beverages (several cases of soda, water, juice, coffee) - Viking Coca-Cola
        Breakfast items - Pan-O-Gold

23.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 from Beatty-Humphries Post 323 to Tech High School for Wrestling Program expenses.

24.  Donation of a 42-inch flat screen TV (estimated value of $500.00) to St. Cloud Area School District 742 from the St. Cloud Walmart to be used as an incentive prize drawing to include any District employee who donates $100.00 or more to this year's United Way Campaign.

25.  Donation in the amount of $330.00 to District 742 Youth As Resources from Herberger's (Community Days) to fund mini-grants.

25.  Donation of winter coats and snowpants (estimated value of $100.00) to the District 742 Homeless Program from Andrea Preppernau to help the homeless families in District 742.

25.  Donation of new snow pants and boots (estimated value of $115.00) to the District 742 Homeless Program from Willow Flaherty to help homeless families in District 742.

26.  Donation of winter clothing (estimated value of $150.00) to the District 742 Homeless Program from Michelle Scepaniak.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize a Call for Bids for Tech High School - Ceiling & Pipe Asbestos Abatement 2014 to be opened on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

This project will be funded with Health & Safety funds.

The Call for Bids will be available at www.isd742.org.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize a Call for Bids for Tech High School - Pipe Re-insulation 2014 to be opened on January 23, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

This project will be funded with Deferred Maintenance funds.

The Call for Bids will be available at www.isd742.org.