July 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Superintendent Willie Jett will present introductory information relating to the future of Tech High School.
 

Description:  Board Chair Jerry Von Korff will open the meeting for public comment.  Community members will have an opportunity to address the Board of Education with their thoughts and ideas regarding the future of Tech High School.  The purpose of the hearing is to listen to public comment that will assist the Board in determining whether to proceed with construction of a new high school.
 

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 (Dennis Whipple)
      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.

August Work Session Topic:  Leadership Development for Principals and Administrators

Future Work Session Topics:
Communications
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June, 2014.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $3,137,173.53 (Check Numbers 213718-214103, ACH Numbers 131402888-141500199, and Wire Payments 201306029-201306492), and PCard total in the amount of $336,366.54, for a grand total of $3,473,540.07.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for June, 2014.
 

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
 
Mary Gruenes, Family Consumer Science (40%) and Health (40%) Teacher, Kennedy Community School, Lane BA+ 30, Pay Level 15 (10% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Gruenes’ salary for this assignment will be $4,942.70.  Ms. Gruenes is currently a 70% of a full time contract teacher.
 
Ryan Olson, Physical Education Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 3 (30% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Olson’s salary for this assignment will be $13,092.60.  Mr. Olson is currently a 70% of a full time contract teacher.
 
Naomi Pilantz, German Teacher, Apollo and Technical High Schools, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane MA+15, Pay Level 20 (20% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Pilantz’s salary for this assignment will be $12,360.60.  Ms. Pilantz is currently a full time contract teacher.
 
Child Care Leave
 
Heather Johnson, Science Teacher, Apollo High School, effective on or about September 2, 2014 through on or about October 31, 2014.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Tammy Klassen-Bengtson, Special Education Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
 
Sara Richards, Special Education Teacher, Technical High School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
 
Stacie Vos, Assistant Principal, Technical High School, effective July 16, 2014 and for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year.
 
New Appointment
 
Adam Holm, Interim Principal, Technical High School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane A, Pay Level 7, for 240 days.  Mr. Holm’s salary for this assignment will be $111,786.00.  Mr. Holm will also continue to serve as Principal of McKinley.
 
Jill Murphy, Director of Special Education Programs, District Administration Office, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $88,600.00.  This will be Ms. Murphy’s 1st year in this position.
 
Lori Proulx, Director of Alternative/Treatment Programs, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $85,000.00.  This will be Ms. Proulx’s 1st year as Director of Alternative/Treatment Programs.
 
Scott Wallner, Interim Director of Community Education, Community Education Center, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $100,871.00. This will be Mr. Wallner’s 1st year as Interim Director of Community Education.
 
New Hire
 
Charles Arnzen, Social Studies Teacher (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Arnzen will be paid at a daily rate of $194.32.
 
Laura Bakker, Fourth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Bakker’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Alyssa Bray, Fifth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Bray’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Amber Brown, English as a Second Language Teacher, North Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Brown’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.
 
Hsing-I (Michelle) Chan, Chinese Immersion Teacher, North Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Chan’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Jeremy Engen, Language Arts Teacher, Apollo High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days.  Mr. Engen’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Alicia Fischer, Interim Assistant Principal, Technical High School, effective July 22, 2014, Lane D, Pay Level 1, at a salary of $91,700.00 for 240 days.
 
Jonathan Green, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Green’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Mandi Haag, English as a Second Language Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Haag’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.  Ms. Haag was previously a Special Education Paraprofessional.
 
Jason Harris, Principal, South Junior High School, effective July 22, 2014, Lane B, Step 9, at a salary of $112,321.00 for 235 days.
  
Leah Haugen, English as a Second Language Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Haugen’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00. 

Emily Hennek, Special Education Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Hennek’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.

Description:  New Hire (Continued)

Samantha Markfort, Language Arts Teacher, South Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane NA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Markfort’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Katrina Meyer, Second Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Meyer’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Sara Michaelson, Math Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 9 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Michaelson’s salary for this assignment will be $53,381.00.
 
Sarah Nelson, Art Teacher, Oak Hill (70%) and Kennedy (20%) Community Schools, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (90% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Nelson’s salary for this assignment will be $32,879.70.
 
Julianne Ninteman, Media Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 4 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Ninteman’s salary for this assignment will be $45,482.00.
 
Ayan Omar, Language Arts Teacher, Technical and Apollo High Schools, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (80% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Omar’s salary for this assignment will be $29,226.40.
 
Kayla Parker, Music Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Parker’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Lauren Pettersen, Art Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Pettersen’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Natalie Prasch, Director of EL and Cultural Services, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a salary of $85,000.00. This will be Ms. Prasch’s 1st year as Director of EL and Cultural Services.
 
Rebecca Preusser, Third Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Preusser’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Allyson Sand, Second Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 5 (full time contact for 188 days).  Ms. Sand’s salary for this assignment will be $39,084.00.
 
William Sininger, Pride Program Teacher, South Junior High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Sininger’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Catherine Talkalai, Science Specialist, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 5 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Talkalai’s salary for this assignment will be $39,084.00.
 
Amanda Witschen, Second Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Witschen’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Erin Wurzberger, Fourth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Wurzberger’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.
 
Matthew Zook, Language Arts Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Zook’s salary for this assignment will be $43,642.00.
 
Rehire
 
Judy (Juli) Arnesen, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (Long Call Subsitute), Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane MA+30, Pay Level 7 (full time contract for 188 days). Ms. Arensen will be paid at an hourly rate of $40.85.
 
April Daluge, Early Childhood Teacher, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, effective July 1, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 4 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Daluge’s salary for this assignment will be $37,814.00.
 
Garrick Grace, Social Studies (Long Call Substitute), South Junior High School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year.  Mr. Grace will be paid a daily rate of $241.93.
 
Anthony Kenning, Special Education Teacher, Technical High School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA+45, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Kenning’s salary for this assignment will be $41,869.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Kathryn Lyerly, Language Arts Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 3.  Ms. Lyerly’s hourly rate will be $38.57 for this assignment.
 
Joseph Patten, Physical Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Area Learning Center, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Mr. Patten’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.  If employee that Mr. Patten is substituting for returns, the long call substitute agreement will be terminated.
 
Robin Petermeier, English as a Second Language Teacher, North Junior High School, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (50% of a full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Petermeier’s salary for this assignment will be $18,266.50.
  
Stacy Rademacher, ADSIS Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 4 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Rademacher’s salary for this assignment will be $37,814.00.

Description:  Reappointment
 
Kathryn Butkowski, Emotional Behavior Disabilities Coordinator, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $70,000.00.  Ms. Butkowski has been the EBD Coordinator for 2 years.
 
Cheryl Glad, PBIS Coordinator, District Administration Office, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $75,000.00.  Ms. Glad has been a PBIS Coordinator for 2 years.
 
Debra Jokela, Specific Learning Disabilities Coordinator, District Administration Office, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $70,000.00.
 
Susan Knopik, Special Education Licensed Supervisor, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $85,500.00.
 
Kristin Pitt, Special Education Licensed Supervisor, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,500.00.
 
John Weekley, Special Education Licensed Supervisor, effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $73,500.00.
 
Resignation
 
Lisa Beckel, Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 10, 2014.
 
Brett Claborn, Special Education Teacher, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 10, 2014.
 
Natalie Geier, Third Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 10, 2014.
 
Malinda O’Brien, First Grade Teacher, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 10, 2014.
 
Carolyn Schmitz, Language Arts Teacher, Technical High School, last day of service June 10, 2014.
 
Stacie Schraut, Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, last day of service June 10, 2014.
  
Correction
 
Carol Potter, Technical High School, Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2014, Lane D, Pay Level 6. Ms. Potter’s salary for this assignment will be $103,611.00. Ms. Potter was previously an Elementary Principal.  This is a correction to the April 24, 2014 consent agenda where this item was listed with a salary of $99,393.00.

Summer School Licensed Staff Hires 2014-2015 (attached)

Description:  New Hire
 
Tamara Deland, Director of Community Engagement/Communication, effective for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00.  
 
Cynthia Fish, Kitchen Helper, Discovery Community School, effective September 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.86.
 
David Langerud, Activities Director, Apollo High School, effective July 7, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a yearly salary of $78,000.00.
 
Kaleena McGuire, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, effective September 2, 2014, at an hourly rate of $11.05.
 
Kim Mitchell, Kitchen Helper, Technical High School, effective September 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.86.
 
Trinh Ngo, Kitchen Helper, Apollo High School, effective September 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.05 per hour.
 
Patricia Shoutz, Kitchen Helper, Discovery Community School, effective September 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.05.
 
Roberta Weide, Kitchen Helper, Talahi Community School, effective September 2, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.05.
 
Resignation
 
Ornella Mizero, Literacy Accountability Assistant, Community Education Center, last day of service July 5, 2014.
 
Joan Novak, Interpreter, Apollo High School, last day of service July 31, 2014.
 
Cynthia Steinke, Media Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, last day of service July 8, 2014.
 
Sonia Strickland, Class II Clerical, Apollo High School, last day of service July 30, 2014.
 
Jamie Updike, Custodian, Technical High School, last day of service August 29, 2014.
 
Termination
 
Katie Conzet, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 30, 2014.  Ms. Conzet was on leave for the 2013-2014 school year.
 
Stephanie Everson, Special Education Paraprofessional, South Junior High School, last day of service June 30, 2014.  Ms. Everson was on leave for the 2013-2014 school year.

Summer School Non-Licensed Staff Hires 2014-2015 (attached)

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

1.    Donations to the ARISE Program for program support as follows:
        $100.00 - Anita Muonio
        $500.00 - St. Cloud Education Association
        $300.00 - St. Cloud Area Sertoma
        $100.00 - Barbara Carlson

2.    Donation in the amount of $287.13 from Brandon Johnson, SCSU Atwood Memorial Center, to the McKinley Area Learning Center to cover transportation costs for students to attend Chorus Concert in Minneapolis.

3.    Donations to the North Junior High School Student Council for the CmPS Internationals-E.A.G.L.E. Squad as follows:
        $50.00 - MaryLou and Roger Sandquist
        $75.00 - Jeffrey and Stephanie Peterson
        
4.    Donations as follows from the College of St. Benedict as a token of appreciation for welcoming College of St. Benedict and St. John's University students during the 2013-2014 academic year.    
        $500.00 to South Junior High School
        $500.00 to Kennedy Community School

5.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 from John and Sandra Zander to the Tech High School Scholarship Program for a 2014 John "Jack" Zander Memorial Scholarship.

6.  Cash donations totaling $3,085.45 from various individuals and organizations to assist the Roosevelt Early Childhood Programs after the recent fire.

7.  Donation of supplies from various individuals and organizations to assist the Roosevelt Early Childhood Programs after the recent fire.
 
8.  Donation in the amount of $750.00 to Kennedy Community School from the Southwest Initiative Foundation for the YES! Fund.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of a grant application by Roosevelt Early Childhood Center to Dollar General in the amount of $20,000.00 to purchase 1,280 library books for Roosevelt which were destroyed in the fire of June 15, 2014.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends membership renewal in the Minnesota School Boards Association, as well as the MSBA Policy Services, for the 2014-2015 year.  The membership dues for our School District are $12,932.00.  The Policy Service Renewal dues are $595.00.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of membership in the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) for 2014-2015 in the amount of $11,362.00.
 

Description:  There were no expenses incurred from April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of a contract with Design Tree Engineering for $1,050,000 for architectural design work for the Westwood, Clearview and North Junior High School HVAC upgrade projects.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposal for Construction Manager Services for Clearview, North, and Kennedy Additions and Apollo Kitchen Remodel to Winkelman Building Corp. in the amount of $410,932.00 based upon low proposal received meeting specifications.

These projects will be funded with Capital Lease Levy Funds.

A bid tabulation is attached.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the quotation for Roosevelt Demolition Project to Legacy Services Corporation in the amount of $256,500.00, based upon low quotation received meeting specifications.

A copy of the quotation tabulation is attached.

This project will be funded with insurance proceeds.
 

Description:  Board Chair Jerry Von Korff and Vice-Chair Dennis Whipple recommend approval of the Procedural Rules for the Public Hearing on July 24, 2014, relating to the future of Tech High School.  A copy is attached.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following Applications for Cooperative Sponsorships to the Minnesota State High School League beginning with the 2014-2015 school year:

1.  Cooperative Sponsorship between St. Cloud Tech High School and Kimball High School for Girls Swimming.

2.  Cooperative Sponsorship between St. Cloud Tech High School and Randolph Home School for Boys Soccer.

3.  Cooperative Sponsorship between St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. John's Prep, and Sauk Rapids-Rice for Boys Alpine Skiing.

4.  Cooperative Sponsorship between St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Apollo, and St. Cloud Cathedral for Boys Lacrosse.

5.  Cooperative Sponsorship between St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Apollo, St. Cloud Cathedral and St. Cloud Christian School for Girls Lacrosse.

6.  Cooperative Sponsorship between St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Cathedral, and St. Cloud Apollo for Girls Hockey.