January 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Diane Moeller, Assistant Superintendent, will introduce Adam Holm, Principal of McKinley St. Cloud Area Learning Center.  Mr. Holm will introduce two staff members, Kathy Lyerly and Mike Myers-Schleif, as well as some students, who will share data regarding graduation, information on extracurricular activities, and the outreach programs especially at the VA.

Description:  Barclay Carriar, President of the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation, will present an update of the Foundation's activities and a preview of the 2014 Night of the Stars event, scheduled for February 21 and 22, 2014.

Description:  Shannon Avenson, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will present an update on the Strategic Planning process currently underway in St. Cloud Area School District 742.  Information can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/2014StrategicPlan

Description:  The topics of the Board Work Session held on January 8, 2014, included English Learner (EL) Programs and Superintendent Evaluation Process.  Dr. Patty Popp, Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, and Superintendent Willie Jett will provide a recap of the Work Session, including key messages and next steps.

Description:  Cindy Harner, Chair of the Board Personnel & Negotiations Commiee, will review the Superintendent's Goals for 2013-2014.  A copy is attached.

The Board Personnel & Negotiations Committee recommends approval of the Superintendent's Goals for 2013-2014.

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 (Al Dahlgren, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Peter Hamerlinck, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Dennis Whipple, 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.

February Work Session Topic:
Special Education Study Followup (Updates to the study will be presented by Dr. Patty Popp with an opportunity for Board discussion.)

Future Work Session Topics:
Early Childhood Goals and Measures (Alicia Jepsen and Andrea Preppernau would present what is currently in place for the Early Childhood Programs)  
Strategic Planning and World Cafe Followup/Core Planning
Board Retreat Report
Communications
School Board Liaisons 
Graduation/Getting Students College Ready
 

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

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $2,521,006.68 (Check Numbers 210759-211250 and ACH Numbers 131400950-131401260) and PCard total of $575,402.51 for a grand total of $3,096,409.19.

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for December, 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
 
Cancellation of the following additional assignment as approved on January 8, 2014 board meeting:  Angie Haus, Science Teacher, Technical High School, effective January 27, 2014 through June 5, 2014, Lane MA+15, Pay Level 16 (20% of a full time contract for 97 days).  Ms. Haus’ salary for this assignment will  be $5,964.57.  Ms. Haus is currently a full time teacher.
 
Benjamin Thell, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective January 6, 2014 through June 10, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 12 (20% of a full time contract for 104 days).  Mr. Thell’s salary for this assignment will be $5,902.89.  Mr. Thell is currently a full time teacher.
 
Child Care Leave
 
Tara Seaquist, Special Education Teacher, Oak Hill Community School and Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective on or about February 21, 2014 through on or about May 19, 2014.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Christine Greenlund, Physical Therapist, Apollo High School, effective January 8, 2014 through June 6, 2014, 5% of a full time contract.  Ms. Greenlund is currently a 90% of a full time contract teacher.
 
New Hire
 
Lori Youngdahl, Special Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Lincoln Elementary School, effective January 2, 2014 through February 14, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 2 (full time contract for 30 days).  Ms. Youngdahl’s salary for this assignment will be $5,436.38.  This is a replacement position.
 
Rescind Leave of Absence
 
Lissa Miller, Early Childhood Family Education Teacher, Community Education, effective June 6, 2014.  Ms. Miller is currently on an extended leave 2013-2016.
 
Retirement
 
Shawn Gombos, Elementary Principal, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 29 years of service in District 742 schools. Ms. Gombos is currently on leave.
 
Julie Hiemenz, Physical Education Teacher, North Junior High School, last day of service June 6, 2014, after 25 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Kevin Kiffmeyer, Music Teacher, Technical High School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 30 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Cheryl Kunshier, Special Education Teacher, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 27 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
William Kunshier, First Grade Teacher, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 24 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Jill O’ Leary, Special Education Teacher, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 36 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Diane Opatz, Social Worker, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 22 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Nancy VanOverbeke, Speech Language Pathologist, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 37 years of service in District 742 schools.
 
Cynthia Wyatt, Speech Language Pathologist, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service June 6, 2014 after 21 years of service in District 742 schools.

Description:  Deceased
 
Rebecca Graham, Bus Driver, District Services Building, passed away on January 4, 2014.  Ms. Graham was on leave.  Ms. Graham was employed with the District for 15 years.
 
Health Leave
 
Connie R. Johnson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective January 7, 2014 through February 18, 2014.
 
Nancy Piltz, Special Education Paraprofessional, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective February 4, 2014 through March 17, 2014.
 
New Hire
 
Vanessa Schultz, Special Education Paraprofessional, City Life, effective January 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Reassigment
 
Brittany Ranck, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective January 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.56 per hour. Ms. Ranck was previously a Paraprofessional.
 
Rehire
 
Nebi Dotoo, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective December 16, 2013 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Lisa Howe, Educational Paraprofessional, Technical High School, effective December 17, 2013 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.
 
Noorayn Muhumed, English as a Second Language Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective January 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.  This is a new position.
 
Desiree Henke, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective January 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.  This is a replacement position.
 
Resignation
 
Niymo Abdisamad, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service January 2, 2014.
 
Pamela Lerner, Special Education Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, last day of service January 2, 2014.
 
Mohamed Mohamud, Jump Start Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service January 24, 2014.
 
Hailey Williams, Student Support Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service January 23, 2014.
 
Retirement
 
Sherry Benson, Clerical Classification III, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service, June 10, 2014, after 36 years of service in District 742.

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

1.  Donation of a Wurlitzer Spinit Piano (estimated value of $550.00) from Tara Harl to the District 742 Music Program.

2.  Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from the St. Joseph Jaycees to Kennedy Community School for security items including Walkie-Talkies for Monitors and Physical Education Teachers to be used on the playground.

3.  Donation in the amount of $1,800.00 from HR Pesty's, Waite Park, and the St. Cloud Youth Hockey Association, in cooperation with the Waite Park Police Department, to McKinley Area Learning Center for a security camera for outside of the school.

4.  Donation of new clothing and toys (estimated value of $250.00) from Pam Benoit to the District 742 Homeless Program.

5.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the St. Cloud Area Youth Basketball Association to the Tech High School Girls Basketball Program.

6.  Donation of homemade hats from RSVP-Whitney Center to Lincoln Elementary School.

7.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 from the Minnesota Center Chorale to Kennedy School Community for singing at Tree Lighting.

8.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 from Richard and Marianne Arnzen to the Tech High School Band Program.

9.  Donation of hats and mittens for students (estimated value of $1,500.00) from the Rotary Club to Talahi Community School.

10.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to South Junior High School from the St. Cloud Tech Hockey Boosters toward the purchase of equipment for South Fitness Center.

11.  Donation in the amount of $3,000.00 to Discovery Community School from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation to purchase T-shirts for students.

12.  Donation in the amount of $70.00 to the Area Learning Center from Margaret Scherer for Holiday Gift Baskets.

13.  Donation in the amount of $1,300.00 from Jack & Kim Stinogel to the Tech High School Football Program.

14.  Donation of new winter coats (estimated value of $107.82) from Anil Kumar Pathania to the District 742 Homeless Program.

15.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation to Lincoln Elementary School for 5th grade classrooms to travel to Tech High School engineering classes.

16.  Donation of new clothing and learning tools/toys (estimated value of $350.00) from Terri Zastrow to the District 742 Homeless Program.

17.  Donation of clothing, coats, and boots (estimated value of $150.00) from Jennifer Matzke to the District 742 Homeless Program.

18.  Donation in the amount of $309.00 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearview PTA for the purchase of a microphone for the piano.

19.  Donation of books (estimated value of $44.29) from Kristine Koenig to the South Junior High School Library.

20.  Donation in the amount of $2,250.00 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearview PTA for administrative fee for six Amity Interns.

21.  Donation of holiday and miscellaneous items (estimated value of $200.00) from Amy Rolf to the District 742 Homeless Program.

22.  Donation in the amount of $160.00 to Discovery School from the Exchange Club of St. Cloud ($60.00 to pay for lunches and $100.00 for building supplies).

23.  Donation in the amount of $53.49 to Kennedy Community School from Gail Berg (through United Way at Wells Fargo).

24.  Donation of 12 boxes of black dry erase markers (12/box) from Evan Glen Stine to various buildings in District 742.

25.  Donation in the amount of $50.00 from Dennis & Linda Rieland to Tech High School for a Kari Backes Math and Science Scholarship.

26.  Donation in the amount of $63.34 from The Bon Ton Stores (Herbergers) to the District 742 Youth As Resources to fund mini grants from the YAR Board.

27.  Donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from Donald Helgeson and Sue Shepard to Discovery Community School for field trips.

28.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation to Discovery Community School for field trips and/or school supplies.

29.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 from Mark Giese to the District 742 Homeless Program.

30.  Donations to Madison Elementary School from DonorsChoose as follows:
         $266.99 - Acer Chromebook for classroom project
         $946.10 - Google Nexus 7" tablets (3); Trident Aegis Case for Google Nexus (3); Epson Inkjet Multifunction machine; and Epson Ink Cartridge for classroom project
          $9,804.57 - Apple iPad mini WiFi (32) and Griffin Technology Survivor Case for Apple iPad (7) for classroom project

31.  Donation in the amount of $700.00 from Target to Talahi Community School for field trips for students.

32.  Donation in the amount of $754.00 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearview PTA for the purchase of iPads and apps.

33.  Donation of winter coats and hats (estimated value of $95.00) from Jackie Flemming to the Roosevelt Education Center Early Childhood Programs.

34.  Donations to the Apollo High School Girls Basketball Program as follows:
        $100.00 - Joyce and Tony Tillemans
        $1,000.00 - St. Cloud Area Youth Basketball

35.  Donations to the Apollo High School Granite City Gearheads for the Robotics Club as follows:
        $500.00 - Pellco Machine, Inc.
        $250.00 - Traut Wells, Inc.
        $750.00 - King Solutions, Inc.
        $250.00 - Central McGowan, Inc.
        $5,000.00 - Grede LLC
        $100.00 - St. Cloud Federal Credit Union

Description:  There were no expenses incurred from October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of an Application for Cooperative Sponsorship to the Minnesota State High School League between St. Cloud Apollo and St. Cloud Christian School for Baseball for the 2013-2014 school year.

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize a Call for Bids for 2014 Roof Repairs - Apollo, South, ALC McKinley, and Clearview to be opened on Friday, February 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

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

This project is being funded with Deferred Maintenance funds.