April 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Students from the North Junior High Community Problem Solving (CmPS), along with their Coach, Karlyn Doyle, will update the Board about Future Problem Solving, Scenario Writing, and CmPS and the impact it is having on our school and local community.
 

Description:  Dr. Karen Bengtson, Math and Science Coordinator, will present information regarding the Math Curriculum Adoption Process and timeline for materials selection.
 

Description:  The topics of the Board Work Session held on April 8, 2015, were Safe and Supportive Schools, Priority and Focus Schools Update, and Tech Campus and Clark Field Discussion. Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, will provide a summary.

Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will preview the topics scheduled for the May Work Session, which will be Budget and Strategic Plan Spending, and Option to Purchase Property at St. Augusta Location.
 

Description:  Sue Linn-Hasbrouck, Coordinator of Immersion and World Languages, will present information on the World Language Resource Adoption proposal.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the World Language Resource Adoption.
 
 

Description:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, will present information. A copy of the resolution will be distributed at the meeting.

The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of Teaching Contracts of Named Probationary Teachers.
 

Description:  Jerry Von Korff, Chair of the Board Legislative Committee, will provide an update on legislative items concerning St. Cloud Area School District 742 in response to current events at the Capitol.  Information is attached.
 

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)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair)
      Integration and Equity Committee (Dennis Whipple, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Al Dahlgren, 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:
May
    Budget and Strategic Plan Spending
    Option to Purchase Property at St. Augusta Location
      

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $1,544,731.56 (Check Numbers 217870-218235 and ACH Numbers 141502138-141502265).
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for March, 2015.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for March, 2015.
 

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:  Child Care Leave
 
Wendy Theisen, Early Childhood Family Education Teacher, Colts Academy, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
Health Leave
 
Jodi Janssen, Special Education Teacher, Clara’s House, effective February 23, 2015 through April 10, 2015.
 
Georgina Kowalczyk, Immersion Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective April 6, 2015 through May 8, 2015.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Robert Boeck, Special Education Teacher, Sheriffs Group Home, effective April 8, 2015 through June 5, 2015.
 
Janet Ganje, Third Grade Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective August 24, 2015 through October 1, 2015.
 
Rehire
 
Carolyn Otto, Special Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective May 21, 2015 through June 5, 2015, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 11 days).  Ms. Otto’s salary for this assignment will be $2,969.00.
 
Resignation
 
Yu han Chang, Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 
Kimberly Fahy (Schmitt), Orchestra Teacher, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 
Tammy Klassen-Bengtson, Special Education Teacher, Apollo High School, last day of service June 5, 2015.  Ms. Klassen-Bengtson is currently on leave.
 
Kristen Lorincz, English as a Second Language Teacher, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 
Stacy Louis, Fourth Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015.  Ms. Louis is currently on leave.
 
Cara Sandquist, Band Teacher, Westwood Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015.  Ms. Sandquist is currently on leave.
 
Jenna Tschirgi, Special Education Teacher, Kennedy Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 
Jacqueline Wollschlager, Social Worker, Technical High School, last day of service June 5, 2015.  Ms. Wollschlager is currently on leave.
 
Retirement
 
Kathryn Arnold, Instructional Leader, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 5, 2015 after 28 years of service in District 742.
 
Gerald Huls, Physical Education Teacher, Area Learning Center, last day of service April 10, 2015 after 24 years of service in District 742.  Mr. Huls is currently on leave.
 

Description:  Health Leave
 
Janet Kronenberg, Kitchen Helper, Westwood Elementary School, effective April 2, 2015 through June 4, 2015.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Anne Midas, Kitchen Helper, Madison Elementary School, effective April 13, 2015 through June 4, 2015.
 
Kelly Voigt, Kitchen Helper, Oak Hill Community School, effective April 29, 2015 through June 4, 2015.
 
New Hire
 
Tommie Gaston, Classroom Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective April 6, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.
 
Debra Malamen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective April 7, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Patrick Rock, Academic Behavior Interventionist, Riverwoods, effective March 31, 2015 at an hourly rate of $24.25.  This is a new position.
 
Kyle Swarthout, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective April 7, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Rachel Wallace, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective April 7, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Rehire
 
Tanya Turnock, Behavior Support Specialist, City Life, effective April 6, 2015 at an hourly rate of $14.59.
 
Resignation
 
William Peters, Security Officer, Technical High School, last day of service April 30, 2015.
 
Retirement
 
Noel Crosby, Student Support Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service April 10, 2015 after 15 years of service in District 742.
 
Barbara Keenan, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service April 15, 2015 after 21 years of service in District 742.
 
Randi Magsam, Student Support Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, last day of service June 4, 2015 after 17 years of service in District 742.
 
Alice Rademacher, Student Support Paraprofessional, Technical High School, last day of service November 1, 2015 after 14 years of service in District 742.
 
Beth Risk, Clerical Classification IV, Community Education Center, last day of service June 5, 2015 after 29 years of service in District 742.
 
Cheryl Salzer, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, last day of service June 4, 2015 after 7 years of service in District 742.
 
Ralph Searles, Bus Driver, District Services Building, last day of service May 15, 2015 after 8 years of service in District 742.
 
Termination
 
Karri Meemken, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service April 9, 2015. 
 

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

1.  Central MN Inside Out Connections Coalition: Building Capacity with Community Partners grant award in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Initiative Foundation. 

2.  Donation in the amount of $2,300.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from the Lincoln PTA to purchase Read-a-thon technology.

3. Target Take Charge of Education funds, as follows:
            $311.53 to Lincoln Elementary School
            $84.72 to McKinley Area Learning Center

4.  Donation in the amount of $300.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Barbara Maness for the milk and juice fund.

5.  Donation in the amount of $50.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Georgia Fruth.

6.  Donation in the amount of $40.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary for the milk and juice fund.

7.  Donation in the amount of $1,500.00 to Tech High School from the Kopp Family Foundation for a scholarship.

8.  Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to Tech High School from Connexus Energy for a scholarship.

9.  Donation in the amount of $468.73 to Discovery Community School for participating in SchoolMall Program.

10.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to the North Junior High School Vex Robotics from Marotte Design LLC for the National Robotics Competition.

11.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to the North Junior High School Vex Robotics from Michael and Lisa Bartholome.

12.  Donation in the amount of $1,500.00 to Apollo High School from the Kopp Family Foundation for scholarships.

13.  Donations to Apollo High School Granite City Gearheads Robotics Club as follows:
        $250.00 from Saint City Skate Park
        $250.00 from Stearns Electric Association
            
14. Grant award in the amount of $3,000.00 to Talahi Community School from the Central Minnesota Arts Board for a one week residency on Native American culture for first grade students.

15.  Donation in the amount of $20.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Salem Lutheran Church.

16.  Artist in Residency grant award in the amount of $2,372.00 to Discovery Community School from the Central Minnesota Arts Board for Students Act Up: No Bullying.

17.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to the North Junior High School CmPS Program from Road-Rite, LLC for national competition expenses.

18.  Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Apollo High School from the Eagletrotters Association for Girls Basketball jerseys.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education award the bid for Roosevelt Education Center Building Renovation and Addition to Boser Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,622,000.00 based on low bid received meeting specifications.  This includes the Base Bid and Alternate No. 1.

A bid tabulation is attached.

$1,916,421.00 is being funded with Fund Balance and $705,579.00 is being funded with Deferred Maintenance funds.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education enter into a contract under the NJPA Contract with VSI Construction,Inc., for Attenuating Surfaces for Playgrounds at Kennedy Community School in the amount of $113,000.00 and Lincoln Elementary School in the amount of $170,000.00. 

This project will be funded with Health and Safety Funds.
 

Description:  The total expenses incurred by Board Members from January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015 was $300.  A copy of the detailed expenses is attached.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project:

-  Change Order #1 with W. Gohman Construction Company in the amount of +$709.00 for additional work due to soil corrections.
-  Change Order #1 with El Jay Plumbing & Heating in the amount of +$7,403.00 for added piping and cutting/patching for plumbing in kitchen area.
-  Change Order #1 with K Johnson Construction Inc. in the amount of +$2,413.00 for adding masonry plumbing.

This project is funded with capital lease levy funds.

These change orders are within the approved budget for this project.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project:

-  Change Order #1 with Sell Hardware Inc. in the amount of -$14,555.00 due to omitting aluminum door hardware.
-  Change Order #2 with Sell Hardware Inc. in the amount of +$50.00 to change openings.
-  Change Order #3 with Sell Hardware Inc. in the amount of +$2,480.00 for changing opening from single to pair.
-  Change Order #4 with Sell Hardware Inc. in the amount of +$685.00 to change jite kits.
-  Change Order #5 with Sell Hardware Inc. in the amount of -$220.00 for door hardware changes.
-  Change Order #1 with Molin Concrete Products Company in the amount of +$665.00 for framing of openings.
-  Change Order #4 with Landwehr Construction Inc. in the amount of +$1,138.16 for installation of additional construction entrance.
-  Change Order #3 with Design Tree Inc. in the amount of +$11,155.76 for three new light poles in parking lot.
-  Change Order #4 with Design Electric Inc. in the amount of +$7,607.00 for additional exit signs, fixture, horn strobs, and connection to exhaust fans.
-  Change Order #1 with East Side Glass Company in the amount of +$24,902.00 to furnish and install new doors and other changes.
-  Change Order #2 with Linco Companies Inc. in the amount of +$2,550.00 to supply 48 feet of ramp handrail.
-  Change Order #3 for the above named project with Linco Companies Inc. in the amount of +$2,710.00 to add angle.
-  Change Order #2 for the above named project with Bartley Sales Company Inc. in the amount of +$1,760.00 for additional marker boards.

This project is funded with capital lease levy funds.

These change orders are within the approved budget for this project.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders for the above named project:

-  Change Order #2 with HTH Building & Masonry in the amount of +$7,614.00 for additional demolition and masonry infill.
-  Change Order #4 with Ben's Structural Fabrication in the amount of +$3,670.00 to measure existing joist and split ship joists for gym.
-  Change Order #5 with Ben's Structural Fabrication in the amount of +$555.00 to provide beam and bearing plates.
-  Change Order #5 with Mid Central Door in the amount of +$2,119.00 to add new door, transom and hardware for two doors.
-  Change Order #1 with Steinbrecher Painting, Inc. in the amount of +$975.00 for additional painting.

This project is funded with capital lease levy funds.

These change orders are within the approved budget for this project.