May 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Jim Block ____________________    Dale Lenz____________________
Michelle Carlson_______________   Jeff Swenson__________________
Tom Justin____________________  Liz Verley_____________________

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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director ____________ to approve the agenda as presented/amended. Motion carried by ___________ vote.

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It was moved by Director ________ and seconded by Director ________ to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 15, 2013 as presented/corrected. Motion carried by ________ vote.

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It was moved by Director ____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve April bills due and payable amounting to $373,254.89 including wire payments, check numbers 58031-58192, employee reimbursements and P-Card Transactions. Summary as follows:

Fund #
01     General Fund..............$329,119.11
02     Food Service...............    36,857.89
04     Community Service....        4,875.86
11     Activities……………           2,402.03
And to approve all other financial reports as presented. Motion carried by _______ vote.

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Consent Agenda:

It was moved by Director ___________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve items “a through i” as presented. Motion carried by ______ vote.

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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Kelsie Herzog as the Human Resource-Payroll-Superintendent Assistant effective May 13, 2013 as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Ann Marschel as a Teacher effective August 23, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Robert Skwira as a Teacher effective August 23, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Linsey Seawell as a Teacher effective August 23, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Greta Bergman as a Teacher effective August 23, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Laurie Larsen as a Teacher effective August 23, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Joan Nicholas as a ESY Teacher for the 2013 summer effective June 10, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Vicki Blomme as a ESY Paraprofessional for the 2013 summer effective June 10, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Ron Makela as the Head Coach for the Girls Basketball Program effective May 20, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Kari Rohling as a Special Education LD-Reading Support Teacher effective August 23, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Jessie Anderson as a Volunteer JVL Baseball Coach (grades 2/3) for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Terry Gorecki as a Volunteer JVL Baseball Coach (grades 2/3) for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Travis Holm as a Volunteer JVL Baseball Coach (grades 2/3) for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Scott Harren as a Volunteer JVL Baseball Coach (grades 4/5) for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Travis Johnson as a Volunteer JVL Baseball Coach (grades 4/5) for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Adam Hauber as a Volunteer JVL Baseball Coach (grades 6/7) for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Carla Gerads as a Volunteer Tossball Coach for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Russ Gerads as a Volunteer Tossball Coach for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Mel Yourczek as a Volunteer Tossball Coach for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the hiring of Jeff Anshus as a Volunteer Soccer Coach for the 2013 season as per administrative recommendation.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director ______________ and seconded by Director ______________ to approve adding 20 minutes daily to Andrea Czech’s paraprofessional position for the purpose of meeting a student's IEP requirements.  Motion carried by ____ vote.

Description:  It was moved by Director ______________ and seconded by Director ______________ to approve the 2012-2014 Principals' contract.  Motion carried by ____ vote.

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It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________to approve the Equipment Lease Agreement with East Side Oil Company. Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director _______ and seconded by Director _____ to approve the resignation of Matt Stockinger as a teacher effective June 6, 2013 with thanks extended for services rendered. Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director _______ and seconded by Director _____ to approve the resignation of Ron Makela as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach effective April 15, 2013 with thanks extended for services rendered. Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________to accept the donation of $1,000 from the American Legion for Deduction on Insurance Claim for Baseball Bats. Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________to accept the Donation of $100 from Central Minnesota Credit Union for the Rock Climbing Wall. Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________to accept the donation of $500 from Grand Casino Mille Lacs for the Rock Climbing Wall. Motion carried by ___ vote.

It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________to accept the donation of $500 from Walmart for the Rock Climbing Wall. Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________to approve policies 527-Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles, Patrols, Inspections and Searches; 529-Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students; 651-Title I Parent Involvement Policy; 705-Investments; 706-Acceptance of Gifts; and 719-Transportation Pick Up/Drop Off Policy. Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________ to set a closed meeting for negotiation strategies immediately following the regular meeting, as allowed by MN Statute 13D.03. Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director __________ and seconded by Director _____________ to authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to enter into contracts not exceeding one year and $2,500. Motion carried by ___ vote.

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It was moved by Director _____________ and seconded by Director _____________ to approve the termination of Shawn Storms as transportation mechanic and driver for just cause effective April 26, 2013 as per administrative recommendations.  Motion carried by ___ vote.

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Member _________________________________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:                                               
 
RESOLUTION DENYING REINSTATEMENT
 
        WHEREAS, on March 26, 2010, Lucinda Miller requested a General Leave of absence for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Section 9.9 of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Royalton Education Association (“CBA”);
 
        WHEREAS, the School Board granted that request;
 
        WHEREAS, Ms. Miller requested and was granted an extension of that leave for the 2011-12 school year;
 
        WHEREAS, Ms. Miller requested and was granted an extension of that leave for the 2012-13 school year;
 
        WHEREAS, Section 9.92 of the CBA reads:  “Teachers who are granted leave of absence under the provision of this Section shall notify the Superintendent no later than March 31 of the leave year, in writing, of their intention to return to their teaching position.  The School District is not obligated to reinstate a Teacher who fails to notify the Superintendent as required;”
 
        WHEREAS, as of the date of this School Board meeting, Ms. Miller has not notified the Superintendent in writing or otherwise of her intention to return to her teaching position;
 
        WHEREAS, as a result, pursuant to the terms of Section 9.92 the District “is not obligated to reinstate” Ms. Miller.
 
        NOW, THEREFORE, the School Board of Independent School District No. 485, Royalton resolves as follows:
 
1.      That Ms. Miller shall not be reinstated to employment with the School District.
2.      That the administration inform Ms. Miller of this action in writing, including a copy of this Resolution.
 
 
        The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
 
__________________________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
 
voted in favor thereof:
 
and the following voted against the same:
 
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

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• Facilities Planning Committee Meeting-May 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
• Regular Board Meeting-June 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

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It was moved by Director ______________ and seconded by Director _____________ to adjourn the meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried by ________ vote.