January 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Description:  Principal Sheri Rutar, along with students and staff, will present information and highlights about Clearview Elementary School.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  Principal Jean Clark, along with students and staff, will present information and highlights about Madison Elementary School.  Information is attached.
 

Description:  Joanne Dorsher, President of the District 742 Local Education and Activities Foundation (LEAF) Board of Directors, will present an update of the Foundation's activities and a preview of the 2017 Night of the Stars event, scheduled for February 24 and 25, 2017.
 

Description:  The topics of the Board Work Session held on January 11, 2017, included an Immersion Programs Update and a New High School Update.  Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, will provide a summary.

Dr. Baisch will preview the topics for the February 8, 2017, Work Session, which will be a Math/Science Vision Card presentation, New High School update, the first reading of Section 600 Board Policies, and a discussion of repurposing the Board Integration and Equity Committee and Community Linkages Committee.
 

Description:  Superintendent Willie Jett may present information on current activities in District 742.
 

Description:  Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows:

      Board Development, Policy and Governance Committee (Shannon Haws, Chair)
      Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs, Chair)
      Finance and Audit Committee (Jeff Pollreis, Chair)
      Legislative Committee (Bruce Hentges, Chair)
      Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Monica Segura-Schwartz, Chair)
      Integration & Equity Committee (Jerry Von Korff, 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.

February Work Session Topics:
    Math/Science Vision Card
    New High School Update
    Section 600 Board Policies (First Reading)
    Discussion of Repurposing the Board Integration and Equity Committee and Community Linkages Committee
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Reports for November and December, 2016.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $4,383,463.21 (Check Numbers 257347-257876, ACH Numbers 161701018-161701483 and Manual Checks and Wires) and Credit Card in the amount of $338,827.47 for a grand total of $4,722,290.68.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for December, 2016.
 

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

Courtney Hanson, Kindergarten Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, effective December 22, 2016, through April 7, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 65 days).  Ms. Hanson’s salary for this assignment will be $13,702.21.

Robert Hage, English as a Second Language Teacher (Long-Call-Substitute), Madison Elementary School, effective January 3, 2017, through February 24, 2017, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 40 days).  Mr. Hage’s salary for this assignment will be $10,142.13.

Jean Ouimette, Grade 3 Teacher, Kennedy Community School, effective January 3, 2017, for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 108.5 days).  Ms. Ouimette’s salary for this assignment will be $22,872.15.

Kyle Benson, Grade 5 Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), effective December 19, 2016, through February 3, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 27 days).  Mr. Benson’s salary for this assignment will be $5,691.59.

Robert Geisenhof, Float Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), Westwood Elementary School, effective January 3, 2017, through February 27, 2017, Lane BA+0, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 39 days).  Mr. Geisenhof’s salary for this assignment will be $8,221.32.

Rehire

Chengying Yang, Grade 4 Chinese Immersion Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective  January 3, 2017, through June 9, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 108.5 days).  Ms. Yang’s salary for this assignment will be $22,872.15.

Linda Saupe, Nurse, Clearview Elementary School, effective January 3, 2017, through June 9, 2017, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 7 (55% of a full time contract for 108.5 days).  Ms. Saupe’s salary for this assignment will be $21,678.21.  Ms. Saupe is returning to work after retirement.

Joan Stanley, Special Education Teacher (Non-Licensed Community Expert), Westwood Elementary School, effective January 3, 2017, through February 17, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 33 days).  Ms. Stanley’s salary for this assignment will be $6,956.51.

Reassignment

Brooke Williams, Math Coordinator, District Administration Office, effective January 9, 2017, for the 2016-2017 school year, at a yearly salary of $80,000.00.

Extended Assignment

Jane Hennen, Speech Language Pathologist (Long-Call Substitute), Talahi Community School/Colts, effective January 3, 2017, through January 31, 2017, Lane BA+60, Pay Level 7 (90% of a full time contract for 20 days).  Ms. Hennen’s salary for this assignment will be $5,486.17.  Ms. Hennen
is returning to work after retirement.  (This is an extension of Ms. Hennen’s previous contract, which was from November 23, 2016, through December 22, 2016.)

Courtney Westbrock, Grade 1 Teacher (Long-Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, effective January 30, 2017, for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (full time contract for 90 days).  Ms. Westbrock’s salary for a this assignment will be $18,972.29.  (This is an extension of Ms. Westbrock’s previous contract, which was from October 25, 2016, through January 27, 2017.)

Increase in Contract

Amy Onell, C4/Social Studies Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 6, 2016, through March 10, 2017, Lane BA, Pay Level 1 (20% of a full time contract for 62 days). Ms. Onell’s salary for this assignment will be $2,613.96.  Ms. Onell is currently 80% of a full time contract teacher.

Discontinuation of Additional Assignment

Victoria Cowles, Psychologist, South Junior High School (20% of a full time contract), ending on January 31, 2017.

Trista Wochnick, Psychologist, Tech High School (10% of a full time contract), ending on January 31, 2017.

Tyson Zitzow, Psychologist, South Junior High School (20% of a full time contract), ending on January 31, 2017.

Susan Chwalek, Psychologist, South Junior High School (20% of a full time contract), ending on January 15, 2017.

Nicholle Breikjern, Psychologist, South Junior High School (10% of a full time contract), ending on January 31, 2017.

Kim Bednarek, Psychologist, Apollo High School (20% of a full time contract), ending on January 31, 2017.

Child Care Leave

Leah Olk, Grade 1 Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective April 4, 2017, through June 8, 2017.

Resignation

Laura Klatt, Special Education Teacher, Talahi Community School, last day of service June 8, 2017.

Sarah Janda, Early Childhood Teacher, Colts, last day of service January 12, 2016.

Retirement

Ann Meyer, Special Education Speech Language Pathologist, Discovery Community School, last day of service June 8, 2017, after 38 years of service in District 742.

Sheila Saatzer, Grade 4 Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, last day of service June 8, 2017, after 19 years of service in District 742.

Miriam (Mimi) Murphy, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Colts, last day of service June 8, 2017, after 19 years of service in District 742.
 

Description:  New Hire

Robert Christensen, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective January 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Carli Boushee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective January 10, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Hassan Shuriye, Student Support Paraprofessional, Tech High School, effective January 6, 2017, at an hourly rate of $11.85.

Mitchell Bradshaw, Security Officer, McKinley-ALC, effective January 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $16.06.

Khadar Omar, EL Classroom Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective January 25, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Lisa Mecham, Kitchen Helper, Tech High School, effective November 28, 2016, at an hourly rate of $12.31.

Jacalyn Berg, Kitchen Helper, South Junior High School, effective January 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $13.08.

MacKenzie Borders, Special Education Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, effective January 12, 2017, at an hourly rate of $14.25.

Reassignment

Linda Haydous, Clerical Classification I, Guidance Office, Tech High School, effective January 9, 2017, at an hourly rate of $15.52.  Ms. Haydous was previously a Special Education Paraprofessional.

Medical Leave

Wendy Plachecki, Special Education Paraprofessional, Madison Elementary School, effective February 17, 2017, through March 10, 2017.

Leave of Absence

Arad Sugule, Accountability Assistant, Community Education, effective January 10, 2017, through March 10, 2017.

Cheryl Cathey, Clerical Paraprofessional, Discovery Community School, effective February 13, 2017, through March 3, 2017.

Resignation

Deirdre Stoker, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service December 21, 2016.

Tanya Moua, Kitchen Helper, Discovery Community School, last day of service January 19, 2017.

Marcie Santos, Kitchen Helper, Tech High School, last day of service January 12, 2017.

Lisa Falk, Special Education Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, last day of service January 20, 2017.

Retirement

Alice Rademacher, Student Support Paraprofessional, Tech High School, last day of service December 22, 2016, after 16 years of service in District 742.  (This is a correction to the January 11, 2017, Board of Education meeting where this was listed as a resignation.) 
 

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

Description:  1.    Donations to Apollo High School for a Dan LaFountaine Memorial Scholarship, as follows:
        $50.00 from Greg and Kristen Lehman
        $100.00 from David Warden and Linda Burns
        $250.00 from Eunice and Dennis Weslander
        $2,000.00 from Jacob Kruger
        $250.00 from Michael and Janna LaFountaine
        $100.00 from Philip and Joann Larson
        $100.00 from Judi LaFountaine Greenwood
        $500.00 from Paulette and Steven Schwegman

2.    Donation in the amount of $105.50 to Oak Hill Community School from Patricia Thompson to help with lunch accounts for students in need.

3.    Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Madison Elementary School from Wilfred Weis for lunch money for student meals.

4.    Donation in the amount of $100.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Patricia and Karen Mastin to cover cost of T-shirts.

5.    Donation to Tech High School in the amount of $2,312.00 from Shelly Pick for a Travis Pick Memorial Scholarship (as a result of a fundraiser).

6.    Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from Salem Lutheran Church.

7.    Donations from The K Foundation (Give MN.org) as follows:
        $264.96 to Madison Elementary School
        $80.00 to Kennedy Community School
        $100.00 to Clearview Elementary School

8.    Donation of equipment to the Assistive Technology Program from Jennifer Binsfeld.

9.    Grant award in the amount of $3,481.00 from the Central Minnesota Arts Board to Talahi Community School for a one week residency for first grade students in West African drumming, dance, music, and storytelling.

10.    "Target Field Trips" grant award in the amount of $700.00 to Talahi Community School for a field trip for first grade class to the Minnesota Children's Museum.

11.    Donation in the amount of $478.80 to District 742 Nutritional Services from Janet Strommen to help pay for students' lunch balances as needed.

12.    Donation of winter clothing to the District 742 Homeless Program from the St. Cloud Police Department.

13.    Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Tech High School from St. Cloud Orthopedics for a 2016 St. Cloud Orthopedic Scholarship.

14.    Donations from the District 742 Local Education and Activities Foundation (LEAF) for PAKRAT Programs, as follows: 
            $2,000.00 to Madison Elementary School
            $2,000.00 to Discovery Community School

15.    Donation of hats and scarves to North Junior High School from Nancy Scott and Kristin Herbert for needy students.

16.    Donation of winter clothing to the Talahi Community School Coats for Kids Program from the Knights of Columbus Council 5548.

17.    Donation of school supplies to McKinley-ALC from Solutions Behavior Healthcare Professional.

18.    Donations to the Apollo High School Granite City Gearheads Robotics Club, as follows:
            $250.00 from Granite City Machinists and Mechanics Lodge 623
            $500.00 from Theisen Design and Manufacturing
            $250.00 from Plaza Park Bank
            $1,000.00 from Pellco Machine, Inc.

19.    Donation in the amount of $250.00 to Discovery Community School from the Jubilee Worship Center for food for STEAM family night.

20.    Donation in the amount of $10,530.00 to South Junior High School from the South Junior High School Student Council to purchase supplies/equipment for various departments/classrooms.

21.    Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Kennedy Community School from Joe and Terri Koman for general classroom use.

22.    Donation in the amount of $37.80 to Kennedy Community School from The Kula Foundation.

23.    Donation in the amount of $200.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from the Kiwanis Club of St. Cloud to purchase books.

24.    Donation in the amount of $50.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from the Knights of Columbus.

25.    Donation in the amount of $500.00 to Lincoln Elementary School from the Great River Federal Credit Union to help purchase school shirts.

26.    Donations to Lincoln Elementary School from the Lincoln PTA, as follows:
            $2,692.08 to purchase bulletin boards
            $1,360.00 to purchase a sound system

27.    Donation in the amount of $1,500.00 to the Tech High School Building and Trades Tiger Build Program from Miller Architects.

28.    Donations to the District 742 Classics for Kids Program, as follows:
            $200.00 from Scott and Dorrie Larison
            $25.00 from Thea Stockinger
            $25.00 from John and Jerry LeNoie
            $50.00 from David and Melinda Wermager
            $50.00 from Beverly Williams
            $100.00 from Cindy Leigh
            $50.00 from William and Phyllis Lacroix
            $1,500.00 from Community Foundation
            $200.00 from Jeff and Stephanie Peterson
            $100.00 from Elizabeth Brunsvold

29.      Donations from Lifetouch National School Studios as follows:
            $327.00 to North Junior High School 
            $1,134.50 to Tech High School
     

Description:  30.    Donation in the amount of $217.60 to North Junior High School from General Mills (Box Tops for Education) for service learning projects.
 
31.    Donations to the Tech High School Speech Team as follows:
            $50.00 from D.J. Bitzan Jewelers
            $100.00 from Apollo Insurance (a Division of North Risk Partners/Thune Division)
            $500.00 from Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, Attorneys at Law
 
32.    Donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Tech High School Wrestling Program from the St. Cloud Optimist Club for program needs.

33.    Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions (SW-PBIS) Competitive State Grant Opportunity 2017 grant award in the amount of $60,000.00 from the Minnesota Department of Education to District 742 Student Services: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports(PBIS).
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve a Call for Bids for Apollo Pool Upgrades to be opened on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

The Call for Bids page will be available at www.isd742.org, Department, Business Services.

This project will be funded with Long Term Facilities Maintenance.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve a Call for Bids for Roofing Projects – Clearview, Talahi, and Apollo to be opened on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
 
The Call for Bids page will be available at www.isd742.org, Department, Business Services.
 
This project will be funded with Long Term Facilities Maintenance.
 

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 Kim and Jason Klein to act as surrogate parents to represent students with disabilities because the legal parents are unavailable.
 

Description:  The Administration recommends approval of an Application for Cooperative Sponsorship to the Minnesota State High School League between Apollo High School and Sauk Rapids-Rice for Boys and Girls Golf for the 2016-2017 school year.
 

Description:  There were no expenses incurred from October 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.