May 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources; Joni Olson, Executive Director of Student Achievement and Strategic Alignment; Lori Posch, Director of PK-12 Curriculum; Chris Ann Johnson, Teacher; and Natalie Prasch, Director of EL and Cultural Services, will provide information regarding the implementation of components of the Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  Joni Olson and Lori Posch will share highlights of professional development for 2014-2015, as well as the draft professional development framework for 2015-2016.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  The topics of the Board Work session held on May 6, 2015, were the 2015-2016 Budget Presentation and an Option to Purchase Property at the St. Augusta Location.  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will provide a summary.

Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, will preview the topics scheduled for the June Work Session, which will include information on a MSHSL Requirement (Training Video), Equity and Integration, Student Support Services Update (EL, Alternative Programs and Care and Treatment Programs, Early Childhood), and Levy Discussion.
 

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will review the revised 2014-15 budget. 

The Administration recommends approval of the revised 2014-15 budget as shown below.

                                                               REVENUE           EXPENDITURES
     General                                           $105,595,474             $108,225,275
     Transportation                                      6,688,471                   6,689,733
     Operating Capital                                 3,413,688                   3,796,384
     Health & Safety                                    1,327,830                   2,169,728
      TOTAL GENERAL                      $117,025,463             $120,881,120
     
    Food Service                                    $   5,355,530           $      5,349,236
    Community Services                             5,119,703                   5,124,304
    Building Construction                         53,741,247                 30,738,591
    GO Debt Service                                   3,546,831                   2,627,263
    Trust                                                         109,950                      109,950
    Internal Service-OPEB Trust                   450,000                      924,419
    Internal Service - Dental Insurance      1,120,500                    1,150,000
    Internal Service - Health Insurance    12,001,000                12,000,000
TOTAL                                               $198,470,224            $178,904,883
   

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will review the proposed 2015-16 budget.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2015-16 budget as shown below.

                                                               REVENUE            EXPENDITURES
     General                                          $110,830,447                 $113,380,332
    Transportation                                      7,204,458                       7,200,094
     Operating Capital                                4,795,677                       4,789,362
     Health & Safety                                   1,352,123                       1,354,832
     TOTAL GENERAL                      $124,182,705                 $126,724,620
     
    Food Service                                      $5,371,000                     $5,368,807
    Community Services                           5,274,692                       5,267,832
    Building Construction                         7,498,163                     28,823,194
    GO Debt Service                                 2,667,850                       3,572,150
    Trust                                                         65,000                            65,000
    Internal Service-OPEB Trust                 320,064                          863,019
    Internal Service - Dental Insurance     1,150,200                       1,150,000
    Internal Service - Health Insurance   13,100,500                     13,170,000
    TOTAL                                          $159,630,174                 $185,004,622
 

Description:  Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information relative to the proposed increase of 5¢ in student and adult school lunch prices for the 2015-16 school year.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of an increase in student and adult lunch prices by 5¢ for the 2015-16 school year.
 

Description:  Jerry Von Korff, Chair of the Board Development Committee, will review a proposed revision to Board Policy 270 relating to Inclusive Decision Making.  A copy is attached.  Accompanying Administrative Procedures 270A - Shared Decision Making Framework, are also attached.
 

Description:  Jerry Von Korff, Chair of the Board Development Committee, will review a proposed revision to Board Policy 206 relating to Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations. The proposal includes revisions to Board Policy 206, as well as a draft new Board Policy 271. The proposed newly revised Board Policy 206 and new draft Board Policy 271 are attached.
 

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:  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 (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.

June Work Session Topics:
MSHSL Requirement - Training Video
Equity and Integration 
Student Support Services Update (EL, Alternative Programs and Care and Treatment Programs, Early Childhood)
Levy Discussion
 

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

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $3,632,187.67 (Check Numbers 218236-218752 and ACH Numbers 141502266-141502605) and PCard totals in the amount of $358,616.59 for a grand total of $3,990,804.26.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for April, 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
 
Krysta Potter, English as a Second Language Teacher, South Junior High School, effective on or about August 31, 2015 through on or about November 20, 2015.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Jennifer Clear, Language Arts Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
Rachel Ilstrup, Speech Language Pathologist, Technical High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
Ellen Jahnke, Counselor, Discovery Community School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, 20% leave of a full time contract.  Ms. Jahnke to work 80% of a full time contract.
 
Bruno Theisen, Adult Basic Education Teacher, Community Education, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
New Hire
 
Adam LeClair, Community Education Director, Community Education Center, effective July 1, 2015, paid at an annual salary of $98,000.00.
 
Becky Estrada, Assistant Senior High Principal, Apollo High School, effective July 1, 2015, Lane D, Pay Level 1 (100% contract for 240 days).  Ms. Estrada’s salary for this assignment will be $91,700.00.
 
Beth LaCoursiere, Elementary Principal, Lincoln Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015, Lane C, Pay Level 4 (100% contract for 230 days).  Ms. LaCoursiere’s salary for this assignment will be $96,541.00.
 
Elisa Maldonado, Assistant Elementary Principal, Discovery Community School, effective July 1, 2015 Lane F, Pay Level 6 (100% contract for 230 days).  Ms. Maldonado’s salary for this assignment will be $98,379.00.
 
Kim Salisbury, Temporary Guest Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective April 29, 2015 through June 4, 2015 at a daily rate of $180.00.
 
Reassignment
 
Tina Lahr, Assistant Senior High Principal, effective July 1, 2015.  Ms. Lahr was previously an Elementary Principal.
 
James Lee, Special Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Madison Elementary School, effective April 27, 2015 through June 5, 2015.  This position will be paid a daily rate of $194.32.  Mr. Lee was previously a Physical Education Teacher (60%) and a Temporary Guest Teacher.
 
Scott Wallner, Assistant Community Education Director, Community Education Center, effective July 1, 2015.  Mr. Wallner was previously the Interim Community Education Director.
 
Rehire
 
Alicia Fischer, Assistant Principal, Technical High School, effective July 1, 2015, Lane D, Pay Level 2 (100% contract for 240 days).  Ms. Fischer’s salary for this assignment will be $94,082.00.  Ms. Fischer was previously an Interim Assistant Principal at Technical High School.
 
Resignation
 
Brian Baloun, Assistant Principal, Apollo High School, last day of service June 30, 2015.
 
Margaux Hylla, Elementary Teacher, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 
Amanda Musolino, Special Education Teacher, North Junior High School, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 
Sara Nelson, Elementary School Principal, Madison Elementary School, last day of school June 30, 2015.  Ms. Nelson is currently on leave.
 
Lauren Pettersen, Art Teacher, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 5, 2015.
 

Description:  Child Care Leave
 
Nicole Ellering, Special Education Paraprofessional, Colts Academy, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
Deceased
 
Dale Rolfes, Interschool Mail Delivery, District Media Services, passed away on May 5, 2015.  Mr. Rolfes was an employee for 30 years with District 742.
 
Health Leave
 
Carla Brundell, Health Leave, Special Education Paraprofessional, Colts Academy, effective March 30, 2015 through May 11, 2015.
 
Leave of Absence
 
Matthew Bigler, Behavior Truancy Specialist, Area Learning Center, effective August 31, 2015 through November 31, 2015.
 
Amber Wiese, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara’s House, effective April 27, 2015 through June 4, 2015.
 
New Hire
 
Riley Burgstahler, Special Education Paraprofessional, Inn Step, effective May 11, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Roy Daniels, Security Officer, Technical High School, effective May 11, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.95.
 
Jerome Hoffman, Bus Driver, District Services Building, effective May 1, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.50.
 
Crystal Lahr, Special Education Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective May 11, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.  This is a replacement position.
 
Mohamed Noor, Cultural Navigator Substitute, Apollo High School, effective May 6, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.
 
James O’Bando, English Academy 2 Classroom Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective May 6, 2015 at an hourly rate of $12.00.
 
Rehire
 
Kari Garceau, Health Paraprofessional, Colts Academy, effective May 1, 2015 at an hourly rate of $13.75.
 
Resignation
 
Donald Anderson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Technical High School, last day of service June 4, 2015.
 
Gail Holdeman, Special Education Paraprofessional, Inn Step, last day of service June 4, 2015.
 
Melissa Kamstra, Kitchen Helper, South Junior High School, last day of service June 4, 2015.
 
Ortrud Luethmers, Student Support Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 4, 2015
 
MarQueda Ratliff, Behavior Support Specialist, Riverwoods, last day of service May 22, 2015.
 
Gerald Snider, Media Technician, District Media Services, last day of service May 4, 2015.
 
Melissa Stucke, Health Paraprofessional, Area Learning Center, last day of service May 29, 2015.
 
Tanya Turnock, Behavior Support Specialist, City Life, last day of service May 15, 2015.
 
Amy Weihs, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service June 4, 2015.
 
Retirement
 
Connie Binsfeld, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, last day of service June 4, 2015 after 35 years of service in District 742.
 
Michael Bissett, Bus Driver Trainer, District Service Building, last day of service May 31, 2015 after 41 years of service in District 742.
 

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

1.  Donation in the amount of $400.00 from the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center to the Early Childhood Family Education Program for Celebration of Fatherhood event.

2.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Apollo High School from Roy and Vicki-Sue Petersen for Luna Magazine.

3.  Donation of equipment to the District 742 Special Education Program from Eric and Angela Hedburg.

4.  Donations to the North Junior High School Community Problem Solving Team (CmPS) for competitions and expenses, as follows:
        $100.00 from Bame Foundation
        $100.00 from St. Cloud Lions Club
        $200.00 from Wayne and Juli Schluchter
        $25.00 from Karen Laumb
        $50.00 from Pamela and Rudy Rose
        $100.00 from DBA Advantage Chiropractic
        $100.00 from Kenneth and Theresa Hermanson
        $25.00 from Jason Nies and Kimberly Thyen Nies
        $20.00 from Douglas and Barbara Holzkamp
        $10.00 from Ruth Elda Haugen
        $20.00 from Kelly Simons
        $20.00 from Pam Nerhus
        $10.00 from Signe Bobbitt
        $10.00 from Linda Leraas Ray
        $40.00 from James & Sarah Filiyaro
        $25.00 from Cindy Lanoue-Sauer & Steven P. Sauer
        $100.00 from Ladies Eagles Auxiliary #622
        
5.  Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Apollo High School from St. Cloud SOAR for activities.

6.  Donation in the amount of $400.00 to St. Cloud Area School District 742 from Kermit Eastman for scholarships.

7.  Donations to Westwood Elementary School for prizes given out during lunch periods for Twins Day, as follows:
        50 water bottles from Nemeth Orthodontal
        Wristbands, cards, hats from McKays
        Twins items from Liberty Savings Bank
        10 cases of water from Bernicks Pepsi
        Kids Meals, etc. from Culvers
        Kids Meals from Taco Johns
        Coupons from McDonalds
        Coupons and pencils from Coborns
        10 cases of water from Traut Wells

8.  Donations to the Tech High School Scholarship Program as follows:
        $700.00 - Kiwanis
        $250.00 - The Class of '67 
        $5,000.00 - Carol Schmitz Trust
        $230.00 - Tech High School Science Department

9.  Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Clearview Elementary School from the Clearwater Lions Club for the Art Program.

10.  Donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Apollo High School Scholarship Program from Vijay and Usha Puri.

11.  Donation in the amount of $25.00 to Discovery Community School from LaSociete Defemme Cabane 415 for youth sports.

12.  Donation in the amount of $179.00 to Discovery Community School from parents for a fundraiser.

13.  Donation in the amount of $476.59 from Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Book Fair) to Kennedy Community School.

14.  Donation in the amount of $100.31 to Discovery Community School from Lifetouch National School Studios.

15.  Donation in the amount of $4,600.00 to South Junior High School from CenturyLink Foundation to purchase 21st Century Tools and Technology to enhance current program.

16.  Donation in the amount of $5,408.84 to North Junior High School from Hunger-Free Minnesota for School Breakfast Challenge.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the list of graduates for Apollo and Technical High Schools, contingent upon completion of the requirements for graduation as set forth by statutes and the Board of Education of St. Cloud Area School District 742.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of a grant award from the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) in the amount of $1,500.00 to the North Junior High Community Problem Solving Team (CmPS).
  

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

- Change Order #1 with AME Construction Corporation in the amount of +$519.00 for additional steel beam and bearing plates.
- Change Order #1 with Ben's Structural Fabrication in the amount of +$1,123.00 for additional steel beam and bearing plates (materials only).
- Change Order #4 with Design Electric Inc. in the amount of +$321.81 to remove handicap push button pedestal.
- Change Order #2 with Charlie Walker Construction in the amount of +$650.00 to remove joint grout framing materials.
- Change Order #2 with Mid Central Door Company in the amount of -$3,955.00 to remove aluminum door hardware.

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 Strategic Equipment in the amount of +$724.78 for additional sink.
- Change Order #3 with Rike Lee Electric Inc. in the amount of +$3,175.00 for change to square D panelboard.
- Change Order #6 with Mid Central Door Company in the amount of +$1,254.00 for change in exit devices.
- Change Order #4 with M. L. Schendzielos in the amount of +$2,050.00 to import class two for temporary drive and snow removal and extra granite for entrance due to muddy conditions.
- Change Order #5 with M. L. Schendzielos in the amount of +$8,860.00 for temporary road and excavation for roof drain.
- Change Order #6 with Ben's Structural Fabrication in the amount of +$3,295.00 for aluminum ladder and floor mounting brackets.
- Change Order #3 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$1,412.74 for pipe for roof drain connection.
- Change Order #3 with HTH Building & Masonry in the amount of +$1,019.00 for tear back roof and extra bond beam.
- Change Order #4 with HTH Building & Masonry in the amount of +$6,619.00 for revision to half height wall.

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 #3 with Yamry Construction Inc. in the amount of +$9,782.50 for temporary egress corridor.
- Change Order #4 with Linco Companies Inc. in the amount of +$2,120.00 for addition of bent plate at slab and angles at new second floor corridor.
- Change Order #2 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$31,977.45 for additional work per plumbing plan review.
- Change Order #3 with Masters Plumbing Heating & Cooling in the amount of +$915.30 for installation of washer box and ice maker.
- Change Order #5 with Linco Companies Inc. in the amount of +$480.00 for addition of plate to jambs of an opening.
- Change Order #6 with Linco Companies Inc. in the amount of +$2,660.00 for galvanized covering for scuppers through sidewalks.
- Change Order #1 with Bartley Sales Company Inc. in the amount of +1,525.00 for ten fire extinguishers.
- Change Order #2 with Multiple Concepts Interiors in the amount of +$36,656.00 for roller shades.
- Change Order #2 with Design Electric Inc. in the amount of +$6,494.09 for electrical gear change; (includes +$1,384.00 for Maintenance Building which was not included in original project proposal).
- Change Order #1 with Mid State Tile Company Inc in the amount of +$5,718.00 for added wall tile and waterproofing.

This project is funded with capital lease levy funds.

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