December 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Carol Potter, Executive Director of Student Services/Special Education, will present the proposed new Board Policy and Administrative Procedures relating to Service Animals in Schools for a second reading.  Copies are attached.
 

Description:  Pat King, Director of Title Programs, will provide an update on the support for the Focus and Priority Schools.  Talahi Principal Kate Flynn and Discovery Principal Tammy Wilson will share school improvement efforts at their respective schools.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  Sue Linn-Hasbrouck, Coordinator of Immersion and World Languages, will present Chinese and Spanish Immersion High School recommendations.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  Superintendent Willie Jett will present information regarding next steps and process relating to the Levy Referendum.
 

Description:  The topics of the Board Work Session held on December 9, 2015, were World's Best Workforce Plan, Talent Development Accelerated Services Middle School Recommendations, and Next Steps Relating to a Levy Referendum.  A summary will be provided.

Dr. Marsha Baisch will preview the topic scheduled for the January Board Work Session, which will be the Achievement and Equity Visioncard.
 

Description:  Amy Skaalerud, Controller, will present information regarding the 2015 Payable 2016 Final Levy Certification.  An opportunity for public input will be provided at this time.  Information is attached.

The Administration recommends approval of the 2015 Payable 2016 Final Property Tax Levy Certification in the amount of $25,994,230.48.
 

Description:  In accordance with Minnesota Statute, the Board of Education Reorganization Meeting is to be held on the first Monday of January each year, or as soon thereafter as practicable.  The recommended date and time for the Board of Education Reorganization meeting is Monday, January 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the District 742 Administration Offices, 1000 North 44th Avenue, St. Cloud.

The Administration recommends scheduling the January Reorganization Meeting as proposed.
 

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 (Debbie Erickson, 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.

January Work Session Topics will include:

    Achievement and Equity Visioncard
            

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $5,235,638.71 (Check Numbers 221894-222436 and ACH Numbers 151600934-151601121).
 

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

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

Evan Shanley, Grade 4 Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, effective December 4, 2015, for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 117 days).  Mr. Shanley’s salary for this assignment will be $27,160.18.

Extended Contract 

Denae Stuber, Work Experience Teacher, Apollo High School, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 23 (5 additional days to a full time contract).  Ms. Stuber’s salary for this assignment will be $1,911.36.

Retirement

Carla Olsen, Physical Education Teacher, South Junior High School, last day of service June 3, 2016, after 25 years of service in District 742.

Child Care Leave

Tracy Lorenz, Science Teacher, McKinley Area Learning Center, effective April 6, 2016, through June 2, 2016.
 

Description:  New Hire

Brianna Dougherty, Behavior Support Specialist, South Junior High School, effective December 4, 2015, at an hourly rate of $13.75.

Bonnie Schuppel-McGrath, Behavior Support Specialist, Oak Hill Community School, effective November 30, 2015, at an hourly rate of $16.16.

Dilsa Carranza, Student Support Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective December 2, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Blair Curtis, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective December 7, 2015, at an hourly rate of $12.00.

Eternity Foreman, Student Support Paraprofessional, Oak Hill Community School, effective December 2, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

April Tesch, Student Support Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, effective November 30, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Kristin Johnson, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective December 7, 2015, at an hourly rate of $10.75.

Rehire

Daniel Murphy, Behavior Support Specialist, Technical High School, effective December 7, 2015, at an hourly rate of $14.59.

Extended Medical Leave

Mary Schmitz, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, effective December 2, 2015, through February 29, 2016.

Resignation

Amy Weihs, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service June 4, 2015. Ms. Weihs was on a leave of absence.

Abdirizak Mahamoud, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service December 3, 2015.

Jessica Platz, Behavior Support Specialist, Talahi Community School, last day of service December 4, 2015.

Termination

Lonni Clifford, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service November 30, 2015.

Therese Murn, Special Education Paraprofessional, Apollo High School, last day of service December 3, 2015.
 

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

1.    Donation of equipment for tennis instruction for District 742 students to District 742 Community Education from USTA Northern Section, Bloomington, MN.

2.    Donation of a Trumpet and Flute to South Junior High School for the Band Program from Eric and Jean Carlson.

3.    Donation of equipment from the SCSU Confucius Institute to the Madison Elementary School Chinese Immersion Program.

4.    Donation in the amount of $200.00 from the American Legion Post 328 to Kennedy Community School for educational supplies.

5.    Donation in the amount of $100.00 from the American Legion Auxiliary Post 328 to Kennedy Community School for books for the library.

6.    Donation in the amount of $360.00 to the Tech High School Orchestra from the Mississippi String Camp for the Southside Orchestra Concert held on February 11th.

7.    Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Tech High School from the Central Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, Melrose, Minnesota.

8.    Donations from the Central Minnesota Builders Association as follows:
        $1,010.00 to the Tech High School Woods Program to purchase materials.
        $850.00 to the McKinley ALC for the Trade and Industrial classroom.
        $850.00 to Apollo High School for supplies for Tech Ed.

9.    Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Tech High School from the St. Cloud Area Youth Hockey Association for two scholarships.

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

11.    Donations totaling $8,900.00 to South Junior High School from the South Junior High Student Council to support various programs.

12.    Donation of winter coats, boots, and other winter clothing items to Talahi Community School from the Knights of Columbus Council 5548 for students in need.

13.    Donation in the amount of $360.00 to South Junior High School from the Mississippi Strings Camp for scholarships for Orchestra students.

14.    Donations to Youth as Resources as follows:
            $465.00 - Bon-Ton Stores (Herberger's Community Days Coupon Books)
            $32.03 - Coborn's Inc. (Labels for Learning Program)

15.    Donation in the amount of $100.00 to North Junior High School Vex Robotics from Brenda Espelien for competition and expenses.

16.    Donations totaling $180.00 to Madison Elementary School from the 2014-2015 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign/Matching Gifts Program.

17.    Donations totaling $344.47 to Madison Elementary School from The Kula Foundation, Denver, Colorado.

18.    Donation in the amount of $83.00 to Madison Elementary School from Dayna Pillinger for children.

19.    Grant award in the amount o $500.00 to Talahi Community School from Capstone Interactive to obtain eBooks for the STEM Math Program.

20.    Donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from the United Way of Central Minnesota to Partners for Student Success.

21.    Donation in the amount of $20.00, along with school supplies, to Lincoln Elementary School from Paulette Schwegman.
 
22.    Donation in the amount of $3,011.00 from the District 742 Local Education and Activities Foundation to the Apollo High School Band Program.

23.    Donations to the Apollo High School Granite City Gearheads Robotics Team as follows:
            $50.00 - McKay's Auto
            $100.00 - Plaza Park Bank
            $1,000.00 - Grede LLC
            $1,000.00 - King Solutions
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the 2016-2017 Registration Handbooks for Apollo and Tech High Schools.  Information relating to new course proposals is attached.  The course changes in high school programming for school year 2016-2017 are incorporated in the 2016-2017 Registration Handbooks.  If Board of Education Members have questions, they are encouraged to contact Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent.  The draft Registration Handbooks can be viewed at:

Apollo Grade 9:  http://tinyurl.com/9Apollo

Apollo Grades 10-12: http://tinyurl.com/Apollo1012

Tech Grades 9-12:  http://tinyurl.com/TechReg912
 

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 Kelsey Needham to act as a surrogate parent to represent students with disabilities because legal parents are unavailable.
 

Description:  Proposed revised Board Policy 270 relating to Inclusive Decision Making in on the agenda for a second reading.  A copy is attached.  Accompanying Administrative Procedures 270A - Shared Decision Making Framework, are also attached.  (The first reading of this policy revision took place at the May 21, 2015, Board of Education meeting.  It has been approved by the Board Development Committee.)  This policy will be brought back in January for the third and final reading with a request for approval.
 

Description:  The following proposed Board Policies are on the agenda for second reading.  Copies are attached.

    Board Policy 206 - Data Privacy Considerations at Public Meetings
    Board Policy 271 - The Public's Opportunity to be Heard

(The first reading of these policies took place at the May 21, 2015, Board of Education meeting and have been approved by the Board Development Committee.  They replace current Board Policy 206 relating to Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.) These proposed policies will be brought back in January for the third and final reading with a request for approval.