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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #912
MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353
Monday May 21, 2007 6:30 pm
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROOM
REGULAR BOARD MEETING – 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Chairperson, Pat Nelson
II. ROLL CALL - CLERK Those present: Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Pat Nelson, Bob Bunger, Aimee Struffert, Connie Patnode, Jody Chambers, Todd Quaintance, Linda Ramson
III. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
1. 5:45 pm - Special tour of the Building and Trades home prior to the school board meeting. Meet at the Board room and we will walk down to see the house.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. PUBLIC FORUM – 6:40 PM
Open forum is a specific time set aside during school board meetings for members of the public to communicate to the board, even if they are not on the agenda. To participate in the open forum, please sign in on the clipboard before the meeting is called to order.
Guidelines for the open forum:
• When your name is called, please stand. Remember to state your name, address and the organization you represent. Please limit your comments to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic. These limitations needed to run a timely and orderly board meeting.
• Most information about students is also private under Minnesota law. The board cannot allow public discussion of information that could identify individual students.
• Personnel matters should not be discussed because most of those issues are private under Minnesota law. If you have a concern with a district staff member, try to resolve the issue with the individual. If you cannot resolve the issue, follow the district’s chain of command.
• The board is eager to listen to your remarks; however, board members do not debate issues that arise during the open forum. The forum is an opportunity for the citizens to speak and the board to listen. Items brought before the Board through the Public Forum may be referred either to the administration or to a board committee for further study. If issues presented at Public Forum need further Board action, the item will be placed on a future agenda with notification given to the interested party. The Board will not act on any items presented to them that are not on the agenda until the following Board meeting.
• We teach our students to be engaged, respectful citizens. We urge participants in the forum to model civil, respectful speech on topics appropriate for the forum.
VI. GOOD THINGS HAPPENING
1. Congratulations to Carter Ash who was chosen Most Valuable Wrestler of the year and to the wrestling team who was awarded the state “Silver Academic Team Award” for their high GPA.
2. The elementary raised $2,287.87 in the Pennies for Patients campaign to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
3. Thank you to Gail Kulick Jackson, who wrote a grant which was accepted by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe which provided the entire 7th grade class an opportunity to go to the Science Museum of Minnesota to experience the exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?”. The grant covered the cost of admission to the museum, transportation and a snack for the students. Her efforts made this trip possible for not just our 7th graders, but every 7th grader in Mille Lacs County.
4. Thank you to the students and staff of the elementary school who collected 715 pounds of food for the Milaca Area Pantry. This donation contributed to the 29,522 dollars and pounds raised.
5. Congratulations to the Milaca FFA Chapter for impressive scores at State Convention. The Dairy Evaluation team placed 7th overall out of 56 teams, with Laura Weisz placing 7th individually out of 210 students. The Forestry team placed 20th Fish and Wildlife placed 34th, Best informed Greenhand 27th, and Floriculture 21st. Way to go!
6. Congratulations to the following award winners from the high school band concert: Top 5 Concert Band: Greg Wright, Austin Bauer, Mitch Burns, Kristina McIntyre, Emily Farmer; Top 5 Symphonic Band: Andy Nystrom, Alison Rapp, Amanda Yeats, Nick Sohre, Jill Goslinga; All-Star Band: Andy Nystrom; Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Priya Zakrajsek: John Philip Sousa Award: Alison Rapp
VII. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is used for those items on the agenda that usually do not require discussion or explanation as to the reason for board action. At the request of any individual school board member, an item shall be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion.
A. Approval of Minutes (See Enclosure #1 on the website)
Minutes of Regular and Closed Board Meetings held on April 16, 2007
B. Approval of Bills (See Enclosure #2 on the website)
- Summary
- Register
- Detail
C. Approval of Wire Transfers Listed Below:
LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO CHECKING:
4/9/07 - $400,000.00
4/13/07 - $100,000.00
4/25/07 - $475,000.00
4/27/07 - $100,000.00
LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO HSA ACCOUNTS:
4/10/07 - $7443.89
4/25/07 - $7443.89
4/25/07 - $125,000.00
D. Personnel Items
Employment Approval/Hours Adjusted/Position Creation:
1. Hire Darrick Gorecki, Summer Kids Town Assistant, $9.69 hour, approximately 20 hours week, effective June 6, 2007
2. Hire Judy Olson, Summer Kids Town Assistant, $9.69/hour, approximately 25 hours/week, effective June 6, 2007
3. Hire Michelle Lyrenmann, Long Term Substitute for Jesse Mortenson, BA, Step 1, 1.0 FTE, $6,157, effective April 15, 2007
4. Decrease in hours for Janice Mero, Food Server, from 3.25 hours/day to 2.75 hours/day, $10.93/hour, effective April 25, 2007
5. Approve the temporary leave from Food Server positions for Brenda Smith, to allow her to replace Marla Ruis (ALC Paraprofessional) while she is out on medical leave, effective May 1, 2007
6. Increase in hours for Brenda Smith, Food Server, from 2.25 hours/day to 3.25 hours day, $10.05/hour, effective upon return from temporary leave noted above.
7. Reduction by 1 hour every other day for Mindy Zych, ECSE Paraprofessional, to allow her to move to a new ECSE Paraprofessional assignment which increased her hours by 8 hours/week, effective May 1, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year. (Darlene Moody picked up the hour every other day that Mindy was reduced by and this was approved at the April board meeting).
8. Hire Linda Oeffling, Summer Kids Town, 25 hours/week, $9.69/hour, effective June 6, 2007
9. Hire Michelle Gerads, Summer Kids Town, 20 hours/week, $6.15/hour, effective June 6, 2007
10. Hire Nicole Hartung, Summer Kids Town, 32 hours/week, $12.03/hour, effective June 6, 2007
11. Hire Steven Waddell, High School English Teacher, BA, Step 1, FTE 1.0, $31,126, effective August 22, 2007
12. Hire Kathryn Kritzeck, High School English Teacher, BA, Step 1, FTE 1.0, $31,126, effective August 22, 2007
13. Hire Colleen Fenlon, High School Social Studies Teacher, BA, Step 1, FTE 1.0, $31,126, effective August 22, 2007
14. Hire Dawn Flemming, High School Food Server, 11.25 hours/week, $9.61/hour $10.05/hour (based on approval of 2006-2008 Food Service contract), effective May 7, 2007
15. Hire Julie Aamold, High School Food Server, 11.25 hours/week, $9.61/hour $10.05/hour (based on approval of 2006-2008 Food Service contract), effective May 7, 2007
16. Change in assignment for Sarah Ploeger, from Title I Clerical to Community Education Clerical, effective July 1, 2007
17. Hire Mitch Billings, Assistant Percussion Director, $500, effective June 1, 2007
18. Hire Ryan Inselman, High School Assistant Percussion Director, $1721, effective June 1, 2007
19. Hire Sarah Roos, Assistant Colorguard Director, $1530, effective June 1, 2007
20. Hire Tracy Norrgard, Marching Band Assistant, 90 hours total, $553, effective May 21, 2007
21. Hire Andrea Gruba, Marching Band Assistant, 80 hours total, $492, effective May 21, 2007
22. Hire Andrea Strenge, Marching Band Assistant, 80 hours total, $492, effective May 21, 2007
23. Hire Jennifer Katke, Marching Band Assistant, 90 hours total, $553, effective May 21, 2007
24. Hire Brenda Ruekert, Summer Painting, 300 hours total, $12/hour, effective June 6, 2007
25. Hire Sandy Lanz, Summer Painting, 300 hours total, $12/hour, effective June 6, 2007
26. Hire Bev Dee, Summer Custodial, 321 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
27. Hire Lana Carlson, Summer Custodial, 267 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
28. Hire Darlene Moody, Summer Custodial, 441 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
29. Hire Chris Blowers, Summer Custodial, 321 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
30. Hire Zachary Close, Summer Grounds, 380 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
31. Hire Ashley Westphal, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
32. Hire Megan Olson, WSI $9/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
33. Hire Ashley Olson, WSI $9.75/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
34. Hire Ashley Kranz, WSI $9/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, Life Guard $6.75/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
35. Hire Sheila DeHart, Pool Aide $8/hour, Life Guard $6.50/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
36. Hire Jennifer Burroughs, WSI $9.25/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, Life Guard $6.75/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
37. Hire Karen Baas, Life Guard $6.75/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
38. Hire Sara Underhill, WSI $8/hour, Life Guard $6.75/hour, Pool Aide $9/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
39. Hire Taryn Brown, Life Guard $6.50/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
40. Hire Emily Swenson, Life Guard $6.50/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
41. Hire Kari Erickson, Swimming Coordinator $650/session, WSI $11/hour, Life Guard $7/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, effective June-August 2007
Leave Requests/Resignations/Retirements/Seasonal Layoff/Termination:
1. Approve the termination of Wayne Warzecha, Building and Grounds Facility Manager, effective June 30, 2007 (Due to position elimination)
2. Accept the resignation of Sheila Elvine, RRN Academic Behavior Manager, effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year.
3. Approve medical leave for Marla Ruis, ALC Paraprofessional, May 1 through approximately May 22, 2007
4. Approve the termination of Kelly Springer, Rum River Behavior Manager, effective June 5, 2007
5. Approve the termination of Andrea Werk, Rum River Behavior Manager, effective June 5, 2007
6. Approve the resignation of Joe Wildman, Head Swimming and Diving Coach, effective May 1, 2007
7. Approve the maternity leave for Trina Olson effective July 5 through September 27, 2007
8. Approve the retirement of Karen Miller, Paraprofessional, effective May 31, 2007. Thank you Karen for 20 years of service to Milaca Public Schools!
9. Layoff of Judy Nickolay from Community Ed Clerical position effective June 30, 2007. Judy has layoff/recall rights for 12 months from this date.
10. Accept the resignation of Heidi Auel, ALC Science Teacher, effective May 24, 2007
11. Accept the resignation of John Ludwig, ALC English Teacher, effective May 31, 2007
12. Approve the retirement of Karen Frank, Paraprofessional, effective May 21, 2007. Thank you Karen for 21 years of service to Milaca Public Schools!
E. Approval of the Contract with Rum River North Cleaning Services for 2007-2008
This contract is with Jeannine Matthies and Brad Tolzman for cleaning services at Rum River North for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $50 for each day of service and $10 for days on which only bathrooms are cleaned.
F. Approval of Directory Information for 2007-2008 (Enclosure #3)
This is one of our annual approvals. It will be published in the newspaper and placed in the handbooks. Please note the changes in this compared to previous approvals.
G. Approve Seasonal Layoff of PERA Personnel (Enclosure #4)
This is a yearly layoff of non-licensed personnel over the summer.
H. Adopt Student Assurance Services as Student Accident Insurance for 2007-2008
Each year we adopt the Student Assurance Services Accident Insurance as an option for parents. Various parts of the insurance can be selected by parents to meet their specific needs. Parents have options as to what type of insurance they wish to purchase and the cost in benefits increased minimally with the highest increase in football going from $118 to $138.
I. Approve the 2007-2008 Mille Lacs County Services Collaborative Contract for Interagency Family Facilitator Services (Enclosure #5)
This is one of our annual contract renewals for Family TIES services. This service provides our two social workers for the High School.
J. Approve Third Year Reinspection Service and Periodic Surveillance Inspections Contract with IEA (Institute for Environmental Assessment)
This is our contract with IEA for asbestos inspections. They perform an inspection every 6 months and an extensive one every three years. The old contract for the previous three years was $3,700. This one is for $4,965. Last years price was negotiated to be lower per hour than the previous year. This new per hour rate, reflects the same rate of two years ago.
K. Approve the Overnight Trip Request for Milaca High School, June 23-24 for the Osseo and Lake City Parades (Enclosure #6)
L. Approve the Overnight Trip Request for Florida Spring Training for the Softball Team, March 14 -22, 2008 (Enclosure #7)
M. Award Bid for Sale of Excess Property, 1995 Chevy Lumina Mini-Van, to Paul Sahlstrom in the Amount of $505
N. Request Proposals for Special Education Transportation
We already have informal agreements in place with the transportation companies for this service. We are in the process of formalizing the contracts, and need to advertise the request to meet legal requirements. These contracts will be presented to the board after review by the transportation committee at a later date.
O. Void Memorandum Of Agreement for Reconciliation of Vacation Accruals for Custodial Staff that was Approved at the April 16, 2007 Meeting
It was determined that the payout was already processed and the custodial unit is satisfied this matter has been resolved.
Discussion
The Superintendent recommends that the consent items be approved as notated above.
A motion is in order to approve consent agenda.
VIII. PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS REPORT
A. High School Principal
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
B. Elementary Principal
1. Kinderplus Update
C. Community Education Director
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
D. Activities Director
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
E. Building and Grounds Facility Manager
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
F. Food Service Director
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
IX. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUESTED
A. Approval of Treasurer’s Report (Enclosure #8)
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
B. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teacher Contract of Michelle Lyrenmann, a Long Term Substitute
Member ______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION
AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT
OF MICHELLE LYRENMANN, A
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER.
WHEREAS, Michelle Lyrenmann is a long term substitute teacher in Independent School District No.912.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 912, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Michelle Lyrenmann, a long term substitute teacher in Independent School District No.912, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2006 - 2007 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATION
AND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms. Lyrenmann:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 912 held on May 21, 2007, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2006 - 2007 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.
You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. For your information, however, this action is taken because the district needs to terminate the long term substitute contract.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 912
_________________________________________
Clerk of the School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ___________________________________ 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.
C. Resolution for Structural Balance – Food Service
Board Member _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution for Structural Balance
WHEREAS, School District #912 has a tentative agreement with the Food Service Employees, Local 284 on a contract covering July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues, § 123B.749 (2002) requires a Board of Education to determine that any collective bargaining agreement does not cause structural imbalance; and
WHEREAS, the School Board reviewed the budget impact of this agreement taking into account current state aid formulas and reasonable and comprehensive projections of ongoing revenues and expenditures for the period of agreement as contained in report forms; and,
WHEREAS, the attached calculations as contained in the report forms fulfill the disclosure and reporting requirements of said statute;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of ISD 912 determines that the tentative agreement with the Food Service Employees, Local 284 does not cause structural imbalance of the School District’s budget during the period of the agreement.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member _______________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof:
and the following members voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Resolution for Structural Balance – Food Service.
D. Ratification of the 2006-2008 Food Service Contract (Enclosure #9)
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Food Service Contract.
E. Approve 2007-2008 Revenue and Expenditure Budgets (Enclosure #10)
Mary Plante has worked on and prepared an initial budget for your approval. We fully expect at least one revised agenda later in the fiscal year.
Discussion
The Superintendent recommends, along with the Business Manager, that the revenue and expenditure budgets for 2007-2008 be approved.
A motion is in order to approve the 2007-2008 Revenue and Expenditure Budgets.
X. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY
A. Committee Reports
XI. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
A. Superintendent Report
1. Revisit of District Visioning (Enclosure #11)
2. Thank you to businesses for year of support: Breakfast?
3. Set special meeting May 31, 2007 - Indoor Air Quality Agenda
B. Clarification needed regarding Activity Fees to be paid 2007-2008
$55 per activity fee grades 9-12 Reduced lunch=$40 Free lunch=$30
$45 per activity fee grades 7-8 Reduced lunch=$35 Free lunch=$25
No family cap
Family pass = $150 per season
Fees paid for following:
All sports
Mock Trial
Plays
HS/JH Speech
JH/HS Marching Band
What about: FCCL, FFA, Student Council, NHS, Jazz band, waiver of fees for greeters children? They have not paid fees in the past.
C. Facility Task Force and Architecture Update (Enclosure #12)
The Architects and Task Force members will be present to update the board on their deliberations, the recommendation regarding the facility to be built.
D. Discussion of Class Size and Space Availability
E. First Reading of the Following Policies (See Enclosure #13 on website)
Policy 613 – Graduation Requirements
F. Calendar (See Enclosure #14 on the website)
G. Student Activities Accounts (See Enclosure #15 on the website)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
So, How Are The Children?
This is a traditional greeting among the African Masai Tribe acknowledging the high value that the Masai place on their children’s well-being. Even warriors with no children of their own give the traditional answer. “All the children are well.” Meaning, that peace and safety prevail, that the priorities of protecting the young, and the powerless are in place, and that we have not forgotten our reason for being, our proper functions and responsibilities. “All the children are well” means that life is good.
Speech by Rev Patrick T. O’Neill
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MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
1. Goal: Focus on the Whole Individual
Objectives: 1. Model and expect respect
2. Promote ethical behavior, cultural awareness, and personal responsibility
3. Provide broad and comprehensive enrichment opportunities
4. Reach all learners
2. Goal: Defining, Measure and Track Student Achievement
Objectives: 1. Identify measurable student achievement data
2. Set student achievement goals
3. Use student achievement data to drive research-based curriculum and instructional strategies
4. Evaluate and communicate student achievement
3. Goal: Operate Within a Balanced Budget Each Year
Objectives: 1. Form an advisory finance council
2. Develop a school district fund balance policy
3. Assess and adjust budget/programs as needed
4. Goal: Strengthening Community Support
Objectives: 1. Foster community trust and good will
2. Increase community involvement in school
3. Expand communication among school, family, and community
MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
The Milaca Public Schools will provide educational opportunities and serve as a resource for all learners in the community. The schools will provide a safe and respectful learning environment. We will focus on educating the whole individual by preparing each learner with the skills needed to succeed as a responsible citizen in our changing and diverse world.
MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353
Monday May 21, 2007 6:30 pm
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROOM
REGULAR BOARD MEETING – 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Chairperson, Pat Nelson
II. ROLL CALL - CLERK Those present: Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Pat Nelson, Bob Bunger, Aimee Struffert, Connie Patnode, Jody Chambers, Todd Quaintance, Linda Ramson
III. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
1. 5:45 pm - Special tour of the Building and Trades home prior to the school board meeting. Meet at the Board room and we will walk down to see the house.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. PUBLIC FORUM – 6:40 PM
Open forum is a specific time set aside during school board meetings for members of the public to communicate to the board, even if they are not on the agenda. To participate in the open forum, please sign in on the clipboard before the meeting is called to order.
Guidelines for the open forum:
• When your name is called, please stand. Remember to state your name, address and the organization you represent. Please limit your comments to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic. These limitations needed to run a timely and orderly board meeting.
• Most information about students is also private under Minnesota law. The board cannot allow public discussion of information that could identify individual students.
• Personnel matters should not be discussed because most of those issues are private under Minnesota law. If you have a concern with a district staff member, try to resolve the issue with the individual. If you cannot resolve the issue, follow the district’s chain of command.
• The board is eager to listen to your remarks; however, board members do not debate issues that arise during the open forum. The forum is an opportunity for the citizens to speak and the board to listen. Items brought before the Board through the Public Forum may be referred either to the administration or to a board committee for further study. If issues presented at Public Forum need further Board action, the item will be placed on a future agenda with notification given to the interested party. The Board will not act on any items presented to them that are not on the agenda until the following Board meeting.
• We teach our students to be engaged, respectful citizens. We urge participants in the forum to model civil, respectful speech on topics appropriate for the forum.
VI. GOOD THINGS HAPPENING
1. Congratulations to Carter Ash who was chosen Most Valuable Wrestler of the year and to the wrestling team who was awarded the state “Silver Academic Team Award” for their high GPA.
2. The elementary raised $2,287.87 in the Pennies for Patients campaign to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
3. Thank you to Gail Kulick Jackson, who wrote a grant which was accepted by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe which provided the entire 7th grade class an opportunity to go to the Science Museum of Minnesota to experience the exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?”. The grant covered the cost of admission to the museum, transportation and a snack for the students. Her efforts made this trip possible for not just our 7th graders, but every 7th grader in Mille Lacs County.
4. Thank you to the students and staff of the elementary school who collected 715 pounds of food for the Milaca Area Pantry. This donation contributed to the 29,522 dollars and pounds raised.
5. Congratulations to the Milaca FFA Chapter for impressive scores at State Convention. The Dairy Evaluation team placed 7th overall out of 56 teams, with Laura Weisz placing 7th individually out of 210 students. The Forestry team placed 20th Fish and Wildlife placed 34th, Best informed Greenhand 27th, and Floriculture 21st. Way to go!
6. Congratulations to the following award winners from the high school band concert: Top 5 Concert Band: Greg Wright, Austin Bauer, Mitch Burns, Kristina McIntyre, Emily Farmer; Top 5 Symphonic Band: Andy Nystrom, Alison Rapp, Amanda Yeats, Nick Sohre, Jill Goslinga; All-Star Band: Andy Nystrom; Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Priya Zakrajsek: John Philip Sousa Award: Alison Rapp
VII. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is used for those items on the agenda that usually do not require discussion or explanation as to the reason for board action. At the request of any individual school board member, an item shall be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion.
A. Approval of Minutes (See Enclosure #1 on the website)
Minutes of Regular and Closed Board Meetings held on April 16, 2007
B. Approval of Bills (See Enclosure #2 on the website)
- Summary
- Register
- Detail
C. Approval of Wire Transfers Listed Below:
LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO CHECKING:
4/9/07 - $400,000.00
4/13/07 - $100,000.00
4/25/07 - $475,000.00
4/27/07 - $100,000.00
LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO HSA ACCOUNTS:
4/10/07 - $7443.89
4/25/07 - $7443.89
4/25/07 - $125,000.00
D. Personnel Items
Employment Approval/Hours Adjusted/Position Creation:
1. Hire Darrick Gorecki, Summer Kids Town Assistant, $9.69 hour, approximately 20 hours week, effective June 6, 2007
2. Hire Judy Olson, Summer Kids Town Assistant, $9.69/hour, approximately 25 hours/week, effective June 6, 2007
3. Hire Michelle Lyrenmann, Long Term Substitute for Jesse Mortenson, BA, Step 1, 1.0 FTE, $6,157, effective April 15, 2007
4. Decrease in hours for Janice Mero, Food Server, from 3.25 hours/day to 2.75 hours/day, $10.93/hour, effective April 25, 2007
5. Approve the temporary leave from Food Server positions for Brenda Smith, to allow her to replace Marla Ruis (ALC Paraprofessional) while she is out on medical leave, effective May 1, 2007
6. Increase in hours for Brenda Smith, Food Server, from 2.25 hours/day to 3.25 hours day, $10.05/hour, effective upon return from temporary leave noted above.
7. Reduction by 1 hour every other day for Mindy Zych, ECSE Paraprofessional, to allow her to move to a new ECSE Paraprofessional assignment which increased her hours by 8 hours/week, effective May 1, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year. (Darlene Moody picked up the hour every other day that Mindy was reduced by and this was approved at the April board meeting).
8. Hire Linda Oeffling, Summer Kids Town, 25 hours/week, $9.69/hour, effective June 6, 2007
9. Hire Michelle Gerads, Summer Kids Town, 20 hours/week, $6.15/hour, effective June 6, 2007
10. Hire Nicole Hartung, Summer Kids Town, 32 hours/week, $12.03/hour, effective June 6, 2007
11. Hire Steven Waddell, High School English Teacher, BA, Step 1, FTE 1.0, $31,126, effective August 22, 2007
12. Hire Kathryn Kritzeck, High School English Teacher, BA, Step 1, FTE 1.0, $31,126, effective August 22, 2007
13. Hire Colleen Fenlon, High School Social Studies Teacher, BA, Step 1, FTE 1.0, $31,126, effective August 22, 2007
14. Hire Dawn Flemming, High School Food Server, 11.25 hours/week, $9.61/hour $10.05/hour (based on approval of 2006-2008 Food Service contract), effective May 7, 2007
15. Hire Julie Aamold, High School Food Server, 11.25 hours/week, $9.61/hour $10.05/hour (based on approval of 2006-2008 Food Service contract), effective May 7, 2007
16. Change in assignment for Sarah Ploeger, from Title I Clerical to Community Education Clerical, effective July 1, 2007
17. Hire Mitch Billings, Assistant Percussion Director, $500, effective June 1, 2007
18. Hire Ryan Inselman, High School Assistant Percussion Director, $1721, effective June 1, 2007
19. Hire Sarah Roos, Assistant Colorguard Director, $1530, effective June 1, 2007
20. Hire Tracy Norrgard, Marching Band Assistant, 90 hours total, $553, effective May 21, 2007
21. Hire Andrea Gruba, Marching Band Assistant, 80 hours total, $492, effective May 21, 2007
22. Hire Andrea Strenge, Marching Band Assistant, 80 hours total, $492, effective May 21, 2007
23. Hire Jennifer Katke, Marching Band Assistant, 90 hours total, $553, effective May 21, 2007
24. Hire Brenda Ruekert, Summer Painting, 300 hours total, $12/hour, effective June 6, 2007
25. Hire Sandy Lanz, Summer Painting, 300 hours total, $12/hour, effective June 6, 2007
26. Hire Bev Dee, Summer Custodial, 321 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
27. Hire Lana Carlson, Summer Custodial, 267 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
28. Hire Darlene Moody, Summer Custodial, 441 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
29. Hire Chris Blowers, Summer Custodial, 321 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
30. Hire Zachary Close, Summer Grounds, 380 hours total, $8/hour, effective June 6, 2007
31. Hire Ashley Westphal, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
32. Hire Megan Olson, WSI $9/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
33. Hire Ashley Olson, WSI $9.75/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
34. Hire Ashley Kranz, WSI $9/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, Life Guard $6.75/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
35. Hire Sheila DeHart, Pool Aide $8/hour, Life Guard $6.50/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
36. Hire Jennifer Burroughs, WSI $9.25/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, Life Guard $6.75/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
37. Hire Karen Baas, Life Guard $6.75/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
38. Hire Sara Underhill, WSI $8/hour, Life Guard $6.75/hour, Pool Aide $9/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
39. Hire Taryn Brown, Life Guard $6.50/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
40. Hire Emily Swenson, Life Guard $6.50/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, hours vary, effective June – August, 2007
41. Hire Kari Erickson, Swimming Coordinator $650/session, WSI $11/hour, Life Guard $7/hour, Pool Aide $8/hour, effective June-August 2007
Leave Requests/Resignations/Retirements/Seasonal Layoff/Termination:
1. Approve the termination of Wayne Warzecha, Building and Grounds Facility Manager, effective June 30, 2007 (Due to position elimination)
2. Accept the resignation of Sheila Elvine, RRN Academic Behavior Manager, effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year.
3. Approve medical leave for Marla Ruis, ALC Paraprofessional, May 1 through approximately May 22, 2007
4. Approve the termination of Kelly Springer, Rum River Behavior Manager, effective June 5, 2007
5. Approve the termination of Andrea Werk, Rum River Behavior Manager, effective June 5, 2007
6. Approve the resignation of Joe Wildman, Head Swimming and Diving Coach, effective May 1, 2007
7. Approve the maternity leave for Trina Olson effective July 5 through September 27, 2007
8. Approve the retirement of Karen Miller, Paraprofessional, effective May 31, 2007. Thank you Karen for 20 years of service to Milaca Public Schools!
9. Layoff of Judy Nickolay from Community Ed Clerical position effective June 30, 2007. Judy has layoff/recall rights for 12 months from this date.
10. Accept the resignation of Heidi Auel, ALC Science Teacher, effective May 24, 2007
11. Accept the resignation of John Ludwig, ALC English Teacher, effective May 31, 2007
12. Approve the retirement of Karen Frank, Paraprofessional, effective May 21, 2007. Thank you Karen for 21 years of service to Milaca Public Schools!
E. Approval of the Contract with Rum River North Cleaning Services for 2007-2008
This contract is with Jeannine Matthies and Brad Tolzman for cleaning services at Rum River North for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $50 for each day of service and $10 for days on which only bathrooms are cleaned.
F. Approval of Directory Information for 2007-2008 (Enclosure #3)
This is one of our annual approvals. It will be published in the newspaper and placed in the handbooks. Please note the changes in this compared to previous approvals.
G. Approve Seasonal Layoff of PERA Personnel (Enclosure #4)
This is a yearly layoff of non-licensed personnel over the summer.
H. Adopt Student Assurance Services as Student Accident Insurance for 2007-2008
Each year we adopt the Student Assurance Services Accident Insurance as an option for parents. Various parts of the insurance can be selected by parents to meet their specific needs. Parents have options as to what type of insurance they wish to purchase and the cost in benefits increased minimally with the highest increase in football going from $118 to $138.
I. Approve the 2007-2008 Mille Lacs County Services Collaborative Contract for Interagency Family Facilitator Services (Enclosure #5)
This is one of our annual contract renewals for Family TIES services. This service provides our two social workers for the High School.
J. Approve Third Year Reinspection Service and Periodic Surveillance Inspections Contract with IEA (Institute for Environmental Assessment)
This is our contract with IEA for asbestos inspections. They perform an inspection every 6 months and an extensive one every three years. The old contract for the previous three years was $3,700. This one is for $4,965. Last years price was negotiated to be lower per hour than the previous year. This new per hour rate, reflects the same rate of two years ago.
K. Approve the Overnight Trip Request for Milaca High School, June 23-24 for the Osseo and Lake City Parades (Enclosure #6)
L. Approve the Overnight Trip Request for Florida Spring Training for the Softball Team, March 14 -22, 2008 (Enclosure #7)
M. Award Bid for Sale of Excess Property, 1995 Chevy Lumina Mini-Van, to Paul Sahlstrom in the Amount of $505
N. Request Proposals for Special Education Transportation
We already have informal agreements in place with the transportation companies for this service. We are in the process of formalizing the contracts, and need to advertise the request to meet legal requirements. These contracts will be presented to the board after review by the transportation committee at a later date.
O. Void Memorandum Of Agreement for Reconciliation of Vacation Accruals for Custodial Staff that was Approved at the April 16, 2007 Meeting
It was determined that the payout was already processed and the custodial unit is satisfied this matter has been resolved.
Discussion
The Superintendent recommends that the consent items be approved as notated above.
A motion is in order to approve consent agenda.
VIII. PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS REPORT
A. High School Principal
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
B. Elementary Principal
1. Kinderplus Update
C. Community Education Director
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
D. Activities Director
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
E. Building and Grounds Facility Manager
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
F. Food Service Director
1. No report due to the desire to devote more time to facility task force report
IX. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUESTED
A. Approval of Treasurer’s Report (Enclosure #8)
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
B. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teacher Contract of Michelle Lyrenmann, a Long Term Substitute
Member ______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION
AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT
OF MICHELLE LYRENMANN, A
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER.
WHEREAS, Michelle Lyrenmann is a long term substitute teacher in Independent School District No.912.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 912, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Michelle Lyrenmann, a long term substitute teacher in Independent School District No.912, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2006 - 2007 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATION
AND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms. Lyrenmann:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 912 held on May 21, 2007, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2006 - 2007 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.
You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. For your information, however, this action is taken because the district needs to terminate the long term substitute contract.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 912
_________________________________________
Clerk of the School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ___________________________________ 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.
C. Resolution for Structural Balance – Food Service
Board Member _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution for Structural Balance
WHEREAS, School District #912 has a tentative agreement with the Food Service Employees, Local 284 on a contract covering July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues, § 123B.749 (2002) requires a Board of Education to determine that any collective bargaining agreement does not cause structural imbalance; and
WHEREAS, the School Board reviewed the budget impact of this agreement taking into account current state aid formulas and reasonable and comprehensive projections of ongoing revenues and expenditures for the period of agreement as contained in report forms; and,
WHEREAS, the attached calculations as contained in the report forms fulfill the disclosure and reporting requirements of said statute;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of ISD 912 determines that the tentative agreement with the Food Service Employees, Local 284 does not cause structural imbalance of the School District’s budget during the period of the agreement.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member _______________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof:
and the following members voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Resolution for Structural Balance – Food Service.
D. Ratification of the 2006-2008 Food Service Contract (Enclosure #9)
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Food Service Contract.
E. Approve 2007-2008 Revenue and Expenditure Budgets (Enclosure #10)
Mary Plante has worked on and prepared an initial budget for your approval. We fully expect at least one revised agenda later in the fiscal year.
Discussion
The Superintendent recommends, along with the Business Manager, that the revenue and expenditure budgets for 2007-2008 be approved.
A motion is in order to approve the 2007-2008 Revenue and Expenditure Budgets.
X. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY
A. Committee Reports
XI. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
A. Superintendent Report
1. Revisit of District Visioning (Enclosure #11)
2. Thank you to businesses for year of support: Breakfast?
3. Set special meeting May 31, 2007 - Indoor Air Quality Agenda
B. Clarification needed regarding Activity Fees to be paid 2007-2008
$55 per activity fee grades 9-12 Reduced lunch=$40 Free lunch=$30
$45 per activity fee grades 7-8 Reduced lunch=$35 Free lunch=$25
No family cap
Family pass = $150 per season
Fees paid for following:
All sports
Mock Trial
Plays
HS/JH Speech
JH/HS Marching Band
What about: FCCL, FFA, Student Council, NHS, Jazz band, waiver of fees for greeters children? They have not paid fees in the past.
C. Facility Task Force and Architecture Update (Enclosure #12)
The Architects and Task Force members will be present to update the board on their deliberations, the recommendation regarding the facility to be built.
D. Discussion of Class Size and Space Availability
E. First Reading of the Following Policies (See Enclosure #13 on website)
Policy 613 – Graduation Requirements
F. Calendar (See Enclosure #14 on the website)
G. Student Activities Accounts (See Enclosure #15 on the website)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
So, How Are The Children?
This is a traditional greeting among the African Masai Tribe acknowledging the high value that the Masai place on their children’s well-being. Even warriors with no children of their own give the traditional answer. “All the children are well.” Meaning, that peace and safety prevail, that the priorities of protecting the young, and the powerless are in place, and that we have not forgotten our reason for being, our proper functions and responsibilities. “All the children are well” means that life is good.
Speech by Rev Patrick T. O’Neill
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MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
1. Goal: Focus on the Whole Individual
Objectives: 1. Model and expect respect
2. Promote ethical behavior, cultural awareness, and personal responsibility
3. Provide broad and comprehensive enrichment opportunities
4. Reach all learners
2. Goal: Defining, Measure and Track Student Achievement
Objectives: 1. Identify measurable student achievement data
2. Set student achievement goals
3. Use student achievement data to drive research-based curriculum and instructional strategies
4. Evaluate and communicate student achievement
3. Goal: Operate Within a Balanced Budget Each Year
Objectives: 1. Form an advisory finance council
2. Develop a school district fund balance policy
3. Assess and adjust budget/programs as needed
4. Goal: Strengthening Community Support
Objectives: 1. Foster community trust and good will
2. Increase community involvement in school
3. Expand communication among school, family, and community
MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
The Milaca Public Schools will provide educational opportunities and serve as a resource for all learners in the community. The schools will provide a safe and respectful learning environment. We will focus on educating the whole individual by preparing each learner with the skills needed to succeed as a responsible citizen in our changing and diverse world.
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