November 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, along with Lori Posch, Director of PreK-12 Curriculum, and Karen Bengtson, Coordinator of Math/Science, will present a Curricular Update, including October Professional Development, Math Pilot, and Literacy Adoption.
 

Description:  The topics of the Board Work Session held on November 12, 2014, were PBIS and Culturally Responsive Teaching.  Dr. Marsha Baisch and Dr. Patty Popp will provide a recap of the Work Session, including key messages and next steps.

Dr. Marsha Baisch will preview the topics scheduled for the December 10th Board Work Session, which will be Significant Course Changes, Strategic Plan Update, Extra-Curricular Study, and Sponsoring Permanent Residence Process-Work.
 

Description:  Nancy Schulzetenberg with the accounting firm of Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. will present the 2013-14 audit report.  She will also review the Student Activities audit for 2013-14.

The Administration recommends acceptance of the audit reports for 2013-14.
 

Description:  Joni Olson, Executive Director for Student Achievement & Strategic Alignment; Sebastian Witherspoon, Director of Equity Programs; Jayne Greeney-Schill, Supervisor of CTE/Counseling; and Lori Posch, Director of PreK-12 Curriculum, will present the 2014-2015 World's Best Workforce Plan.  A copy is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2014-2015 World's Best Workforce Plan.
 

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information.  A copy of the resolution is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of a resolution relating to a lease-purchase financing and Certificates of Participation, Series 2014A; authorizing the issuance, determining the form and details, ratifying the award of the sale, and authorizing the execution, delivery, and registration.
 

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.

Future Work Session Topics:
December
   Significant Course Changes
   Strategic Plan Update
   Extra-Curricular Study
   Sponsoring Permanent Residence Process-Work
 
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $2,752,982.84 (Check Numbers 215505-215931 and ACH Numbers 141500710-141500979).
 

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

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

Bret Hansen, Special Education Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective October 20, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (40% of a full time contract for 152 days). Mr. Hansen’s salary for this assignment will be $11,814.93.  Mr. Hansen was previously a 60% of a full time contract teacher.  

Pamela Moening, Occupational Therapist, Apollo High School, effective September 3, 2014 through December 23, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 5 (20% of a full time contract for 79 days).  Ms. Moening’s salary for this assignment will be $3,976.98.  

Child Care Leave  

Erika Pesta, Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective on or about February 26, 2015 through on or about May 21, 2015.  

Leave of Absence

Christine Greenlund, Physical Therapist, Apollo High School, effective October 6, 2014 through October 31, 2014 (25% leave of a 85% contract) and November 3, 2014 through December 23, 2014 (20% of a 85% contract).  

New Hire

Donald Chapman, English Academy 2 Teacher, Technical High School, effective October 13, 2014, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 155 days).  Mr. Chapman’s salary for this assignment will be $31,585.37.  

Breanne Strohmeier, Art Teacher, McKinley and Kennedy Community School, effective August 25, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 188 days).  Ms. Strohmeier’s salary for this assignment will be $36,533.00.  

Rehire

Nancy Van Overbeke, Special Education Social Worker (Long Call Substitute), Discovery Community School, effective October 21, 2014 through January 6, 2015 at an hourly rate of $37.24.  

Retire  

Michael Schramm, Physical Education Teacher, Clearview Elementary and Discovery Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015, after 29 years of service with District 742 schools.
 

Description:  Child Care Leave  

Jaime Lea Garas, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clearview Elementary School, effective on or about April 21, 2015 through June 5, 2015.  

New Hire  

Farhiya Bille, English Academy Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective November 5, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00. 

Barbara Deroeck, Clerical Classification II, Technical High School, effective November 6, 2014 at an hourly rate of $14.01.  

Kenneth Garas, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective November 10, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.  

David Gerads, Custodian, Westwood Elementary School, effective November 6, 2014 at an hourly rate of $11.77.  

Justin Hunt, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective November 10, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.  

Catherine Nordlie, English Learner Assessment Specialist, Welcome Center, effective October 29, 2014 at an hourly rate of $14.81.  

Lynn Stieren-Novak, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective October 20, 2014 at an hourly rate of $10.75.  

Amber Wiese, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara’s House, effective November 11, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.  

Resignation  

Jacenta Boser, Kitchen Helper, South Junior High School, last day of service October 24, 2014.  

Farahiyo Idifle, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, last day of service November 21, 2014.  

Catherine Nordlie, English Learner Assessment Specialist, Welcome Center, last day of service November 7, 2014.  

Sara Wachsmuth, Behavior Support Specialist, North Junior High School, last day of service December 23, 2014.  

Roberta Weide, Kitchen Helper, Talahi Community School, last day of service October 15, 2014.     
   

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

1.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 to the Tech High School Wrestling Program from the American Legion Post #323 for program supplies and equipment.

2. Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Apollo High School from the St. Cloud Optimist Club for a St. Cloud Optimist Scholarship.

3.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Tech High School Boys Basketball Program from the SCAYBA for supplies.

4.  Donation in the amount of $667.32 to Tech High School from Geyer Signal of St. Cloud to sponsor MN Timberwolves Crunch at the Back-to-School Pepfest.

5.  Donations totaling $1,161.00 to the North Junior High School Walk-a-thon from various individuals and organizations.

6.  Donation of technology items to Madison Elementary School from Donorschoose.

7.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 to the Tech High School Band Program from Macy's/Bloomingdale's (employee matching donation).

8.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Tech High School Girls' Tennis Program from L. & S. Anderson for new uniforms.

9.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to South Junior High School from the St. Cloud Tech Hockey Boosters to purchase equipment for the South Weight/Training Room.

10.  Donation in the amount of $310.25 to the North Junior High School-Eagles Act from Angela Mitchell.

11.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Madison Elementary School from the Madison PTA toward busing for fifth grade field trip to Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

12.  Donation in the amount of $2,500.00 to the Tech High School Building Trades Course from the Central Minnesota Builders Association.

13.  Beyond Words Grant Award in the amount of $20,000.00 to the Roosevelt Early Childhood Center from the American Library Association.

14.  Cash donations totaling $3,910.60 from various individuals and organizations to assist the Roosevelt Early Childhood Programs after the recent fire.

15.  Donation of supplies and miscellaneous items from various individuals and organizations to assist the Roosevelt Early Childhood Programs after the recent fire.

16.  Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) Fall Grants totaling $40,188.00 (Adopt-a-Classroom & Activities Fund) to District 742 schools and programs.  A list is attached.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval for submission of the following grant applications:

1.  Grant application by Talahi Community School in the amount of $8,000.00 to Bernick's Family Foundation Fund, Central Minnesota Community Foundation.  This grant will fund the creation of a core collection of children's books for the preschool program at Talahi.  The pilot project will serve as a model for the other six preschool programs in the District.  The collection would include 400 books for children.

2.  Grant application by Talahi Community School in the amount of $5,000.00 to Lowe's Toolbox for Education.  It is proposed to bring a new way to study and exercise at the same time to Talahi with FitDesks.

3.  Winter Slips and Falls Prevention SFM Safety Grant in the amount of $2,500.00 by the District 742 Department of Buildings and Grounds to State Fund Mutual to purchase track-off entry mats for our school buildings to assist with keeping school hallways clear of snow and water to avoid slips and falls during the winter months.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Kennedy Community School Addition and Remodel - Bid Package #2 as follows, based on low bids received meeting specifications:

Contract 3 - Precast Concrete Plank, Complete - Materials and Installation
Wells Concrete - $46,322

Contract 4 - Unit Masonry, Complete - Material and Installation
K. Johnson Construction - $560,400

Contract 5 - Structural Steel/Misc. Metals - Material Only
Bens Structural Fabrication - $78,209

Contract 6 - Structural Steel/Misc. Metals - Installation Only
A.M.E. Construction Corp. - $39,400

Contract 7 - Doors/Frames/Hardware - Material Only
Mid Central Door Co. - $23,399

A bid tabulation is attached.

This project is being funded with Capital Lease Levy Funds. 
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Clearview Elementary School Addition and Remodel - Bid Package #2 as follows, based on low bids received meeting specifications:

Contract 4 - Precast Concrete Wall Panels, Complete, Material and Installation
Fabcon - $207,369

Contract 5 - Unit Masonry, Complete - Material and Installation
HTH Building and Masonry - $532,727

Contract 6 - Structural Steel/Misc. Metals - Material Only
Bens Structural Fab - $139,369

Contract 7 - Structural Steel/Misc. Metals - Installation Only
J & H Erectors - $55,200

Contract 8 - Doors/Frames/Hardware - Material Only
Mid Central Door Co. - $46,496

A copy of the bid tabulation is attached.

This project is being funded with Capital Lease Levy Funds. 
 

Description:  Minnesota rules require that school districts appoint surrogate parents for students with disabilities under the following conditions:

1.  The parent, guardian, or conservator is unknown or unavailable.
2.  The pupil is a ward of the commissioner of human services.
3.  The parent requests in writing the appointment of a surrogate parent.

The Administration recommends that the Board of Education appoint Enager Tell to act as a surrogate parent to represent students with disabilities because legal parents are unavailable.