Regular Meeting Board of Education Independent School District #300 June 20, 2007
Chair Wright called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District #300 to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Middle & High School Band Room. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Clerk Snuggerud took roll call. Board Present: Tornow, Wright, Snuggerud, Summerfield, Nissen, White, and Superintendent Krenz Board Absent: Hunter Administration Present: Ben Barton, Middle School Principal, Julie Holman, Business Manager, Dave Schulte, Activities Director, Chuck Ericksen, Community Education Director, Rick Wolter, High School Principal, and Ron Wilke, Elementary Principal An addendum was presented for inclusion in the agenda. MOTION: Nissen moved, Summerfield seconded, to approve the agenda and addendum as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A review of the consent agenda followed. MOTION: Snuggerud moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the following consent agenda: A. B. C. School Board Minutes May 16, 2007, Regular Meeting June, 2007 Bills Due for Payment Reviewed by Nissen and Wright Staff Resignation Jeff Copp - Auditorium Manager – Effective immediately. Tom Pauli - Boys JV Soccer Coach – Effective immediately. Michael Steele - 8th Grade Football Coach – Effective immediately. Carl Ekern - 9th Grade Boys Football – Effective immediately. Barbara Stone - ECFE Paraprofessional – Effective 6/14/07 Lois Cox - Yearbook Advisor – Effective immediately. Staff Employment Kathryn Johnson - HS Social Studies Teacher - .8 FTE/BCLO - .2 FTE – New Position - JV Volleyball Coach – Replacement Position Luke Brekke - HS English Teacher – 1.0 FTE – Replacement Position
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- 2nd Grade Teacher – 1.0 FTE – Replacement Position - Special Education Paraprofessional – 7.0 hrs/day – Replacement Special Education Extended Year (ESY) Staffing Kindergarten Connection Program Tena Valiska - Certified Staff - Maximum of 2 hours Theresa Ross - Paraeducator - Maximum of 30 hours Deb Prath-Schute - Paraeducator - Maximum of 30 hours ECSE Center-Based Program Bev Burand - Certified Staff - Maximum of 39 hours Arlene Holland - Paraeducator - Maximum of 30 hours Chrissy Ross - Paraeducator - Maximum of 30 hours Oak Street Academy Janet Reuteler - Paraeducator - Maximum of 36 hours DCD Program Marianne Schultz - Certified Staff - Maximum of 52 hours Lynn Verthein - Certified Staff - Maximum of 52 hours Cathy Erickson - Certified Staff - Maximum of 52 hours Susan Craig - Paraeducator - Maximum of 42 hours Janet Reuteler - Paraeducator - Maximum of 42 hours Kelly Ruesgen - Paraeducator - Maximum of 42 hours Robin Yeshe - Paraeducator - Maximum of 42 hours Colleen Cushman - Paraeducator - Maximum of 42 hours Speech/Language Bev Burand - Certified Staff - Maximum of 44 hours OT/PT/VI/HI/OHI Services Consultative services provided by HVED Nursing Services Deb Best - Maximum of 36 hours Pam Albrecht Transportation Arlene Holland - Paraeducator - Maximum of 24 hours Janet Reuteler - Paraeducator - Maximum of 24 hours Orientation Meeting Tena Valiska - Certified Staff - Maximum of 5 hours Marianne Schultz Bev Burand Cathy Erickson Judy Bissen All ESY Paras - Maximum of 12 hours ESY Coordinator or Clerical Bobbi Haugan - Certified Staff - Maximum of 10 hours BCLO Extended Year Program Hokah Site – Senior Level Barb Woolley - Teacher - Maximum of 78 hours Sue Bolstad - Teacher - Maximum of 113 hours Robyne Fritz Susan Craig
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Heather Kowal - Teacher – Maximum of 113 hours John Haugan - Teacher - Maximum of 63 hours Holly Williams - Paraprofessional - Maximum of 73 hours Pam Baumgartner - Paraprofessional - Maximum of 51 hours Pam Baumgartner - Clerical - Maximum of 54 hours LaCrescent Middle School Amy Cordry - Teacher - Maximum of 115 hours Sue Ames - Paraprofessional - Maximum of 90 hours Kris Jergenson - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 80 hours Caledonia Senior/Middle Levels David Riley - Teacher - Maximum of 120 hours Caledonia Elementary Jim Klug - Teacher - Maximum of 43 hours Judy Flaten - Teacher – Maximum of 43 hours Trina Scanlan - Teacher – Maximum of 43 hours Sherry Steele - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 36 hours Sue Welch - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 36 hours Rushford-Peterson Senior/Middle Level Cheri Vix - Teacher - Maximum of 94 hours Nina Torkelson - Teacher – Maximum of 94 hours Oak Street Academy Sue Thiede - Teacher - Maximum of 110 hours Roberta Haugan - Teacher - Maximum of 110 hours Anita Yates - Teacher – Maximum of 55 hours Barb Sheehan - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 40 hours Kathy Justin - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 40 hours Kathy Lathrop - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 36 hours Kari Rusert - Coordinator – Maximum of 10 hours Mabel-Canton Senior/Middle Level Jessica Hahn-Miller - Teacher - Maximum of 35 hours Lancer Academy Janeen Wolter - Teacher – Maximum of 75 hours Pam Walton - Paraprofessional – Maximum of 60 hours BCLO Programs John Haugan - Coordinator - Maximum of 92 hours Pam Baumgartner - Clerical - Maximum of 44 hours Maternity/Child Care Leave Tami Weiss - Art Teacher – Approximately 11/5/07 thru 1/2/08 Extension of Probationary Period Probationary Teacher - Extension thru 2007/08 Electronic Transfers 05/04/07 $ 90,000.00 transfer from MAX to Merchants Bank 05/04/07 $ 131,084.00 Merchants Bank (Health Insurance) 05/09/07 $ 20,670.00 transfer from MAX to Merchants Bank 05/14/07 $ 190,000.00 transfer from MAX to Merchants Bank 05/14/07 $ 66,276.17 Merchants Bank (Fed. Withholding)
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05/14/07 05/14/07 05/14/07 05/17/05 05/30/07 05/30/07 05/30/07 05/30/07 05/30/07 05/30/07 Motion carried unanimously.
$ 7,223.08 $ 3,808.48 $ 2,140.00 $ 255,000.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 76,093.97 $ 8,195.49 $ 4,667.83 $ 2,140.00 $ 3,000.00
Merchants Bank (MN Withholding) Merchants Bank (WI Withholding) Merchants Bank (Marine Credit Union) transfer from MAX to Merchants Bank transfer from MAX to Merchants Bank Merchants Bank (Fed. Withholding) Merchants Bank (MN Withholding) Merchants Bank (WI Withholding) Merchants Bank (Marine Credit Union) Merchants Bank (mail machine)
Doug Ramsey, an architect with HSR and Associates, provided an overview of his firm’s report on the condition of the District’s elementary and secondary school sites, buildings, and systems, and their recommendations for repairs and improvements. It was decided the Board will continue their review of the report and obtain constituent input, with the goal of discussing a proposed plan by September 1st. Business Manager Julie Holman referenced the final 2006/07 pupil enrollment graph, noting there was no change from the previous month’s numbers. Chair Wright called for a break at 8:26 p.m., with the meeting resuming at 8:33 p.m. An outline of revisions to the 2006/07 budget, which reflected actual revenue and expenditure figures, was provided by Business Manager Julie Holman. The fund balance estimates will be impacted by the fiscal year end audit in October. MOTION: White moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the revisions to the 2006/07 budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Business Manager Julie Holman continued with a Power Point presentation of the proposed 2007/08 fiscal year budget. Member Nissen inquired as to whether position authorization items tabled during the May meeting would be considered at this point. It was advised that they would need to be brought back as an agenda item at a future meeting. MOTION: White moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the 2007/08 fiscal year budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Board Representative Bryan Tornow advised that the proposed 2007-2009 Master Agreement was ratified by the LaCrescent Education Association and that the two-year agreement reflected an 8.03% total package settlement. Of particular note was the agreement to add four days to the contract year, three of which are student contact days. The LCEA and teaching staff were commended for their desire and willingness to complete the negotiation process in a timely manner with mutually agreeable results. MOTION: Snuggerud moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the 2007/2008-2008/2009 LCEA Master Agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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The ESEA Grant application for Title I, II, and V requires the appointment of a representative contact. Superintendent Krenz noted that Curriculum Director Julie Beddow-Schubert currently acts as representative of the Title II and V programs and Elementary Principal Ron Wilke as representative of the Title I program. It was recommended the appointments remain the same. MOTION: White moved, Nissen seconded, to appoint Julie Beddow-Schubert as the Title II and V representative and Ron Wilke as the Title I representative. Motion carried unanimously. Business Manager Julie Holman advised that a request for bids to repair the first phase needs of the Elementary and Middle & High School roofs resulted in five proposals. The low bid of $118,900 was received from Winona Heating and Ventilating and was recommended for acceptance. She noted there may be a reduction of $3000 to the bid if re-use of the existing ballast at the elementary school was determined to be feasible. MOTION: Tornow moved, Summerfield seconded, to accept the roofing bid received from Winona Heating and Ventilating as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Business Manager Julie Holman presented the proposed Management Agreement with the LaCrosse School District for the continuation of their supervision and leadership services of the school nutrition program for the 2007/08 school year. She noted that costs for this service will increase from $.15 per meal to $.16 per meal served, but that school lunch prices would not increase. MOTION: Summerfield moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the 2007/08 Food Service Management Agreement with the LaCrosse School District as presented. Motion carried unanimously. An agreement to continue to utilize the educational services of the Hiawatha Valley Education District for the 2007/08 school year was presented by Business Manager Julie Holman. She noted that the $208,296 cost for the service reflected a $31.00 decrease from the previous year. The decrease was attributed to declining enrollment and HVED staffing changes. MOTION: Tornow moved, Summerfield seconded, to approve the agreement with HVED for educational services for the 2007/08 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Elementary Principal Ron Wilke discussed a concern for student safety at heavily traveled intersections once the reconfiguration of 3rd Street is complete. He advised that the School District and the City have had informal discussion to explore the potential to utilize adult crossing guards at a shared cost. Adult guards would be placed at the Oak and 3rd Street crossing initially, with continued follow-up to identify any additional areas requiring adult supervision. It was estimated the District’s portion of the initial placement would be approximately $2121 per year. An agreement proposing the shared cost factor was presented for the Board’s consideration and approval. Implementation of the agreement would be contingent on its approval by the City. MOTION: Tornow moved, Summerfield seconded, to approve the agreement to hire adult crossing guards contingent on its approval by the City of LaCrescent. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board was advised that though no major changes have been made to the District’s Health and Safety Plans since their acceptance in June, 1999, a yearly review and approval by the Board is required. The policies are overseen by the Institute for Environmental Assessment and are updated as necessary. He noted that the lengthy document is available for review at the District Office. MOTION: Tornow moved, Summerfield seconded, to approve the District’s Health and Safety Plans. Motion carried unanimously. Community Education Director Chuck Ericksen announced that the Student Readiness Program was the recipient of an $1120 grant from the United Way Board of Directors and requested the Board’s approval to accept the funds to initiate completion and submission of required forms. The grant will be utilized to fund transportation for a 4-week Kindergarten Intensive program for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2007. MOTION: Snuggerud moved, Tornow seconded, to accept the grant of $1120 from the United Way Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent Krenz requested the Board’s approval of the second reading of the Elementary, Middle and High School and Activity 2007/08 Parent/Student Handbooks and the High School Student Code of Conduct. No revisions were requested with the first reading approvals. Reference was made to previous discussion regarding whether a handbook or code of conduct was provided at the BCLO program. It was noted that following a meeting between Member Tornow and Program Coordinator Ben Barton, it was decided a handbook would be developed and implemented, though it was not sure if it could be completed prior to the start of school in the fall. MOTION: White moved, Nissen seconded, to approve the second readings of the 2007/08 Student/Parent Handbooks and HS Student Code of Conduct as presented. Voting Yes: White, Nissen, Wright, Snuggerud, and Summerfield Voting No: Tornow Motion carried. Administrative and Board reports preceded a call of adjournment. MOTION: Snuggerud moved, Nissen seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
__________________________________ Kay Snuggerud, Clerk
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