INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #912 MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353 Monday, September 17, 2018 6:30 p.m. Area Learning Center Meeting Space |
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson Jeff Larson
II. ROLL CALL - CLERK Those present: Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Brandon Baker, Jere Day, Todd Quaintance, Bryan Rensenbrink, Aimee Struffert, Jeff Larson
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
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 are 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 School Board is eager to listen to your remarks; however, Board Members are not able to 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 answered immediately if the information is known, or referred either to the Administration or to a Board Committee for further study. If issues presented at Public Forum need further Board action and are unrelated to the current meeting agenda, the item will be placed on a future agenda for action.
- We urge participants in the forum to model civil, respectful speech on topics appropriate for the forum. Thank you so much for your willingness to present your thoughts and questions to us. (See School District Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings for further information. This policy, in its entirety, can be found under Policies on the School District Web site.)
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Community Relations (8/24 & 9/13) – B. Baker
a. Operating levy/bond communications discussion
b. Required mailing notice
2. Building & Grounds (8/28) – T. Quaintance
a. Roof repairs and assessment
b. School safety/security grant discussion
3. Finance Committee (8/28) – J. Day/Business Manager
a. Equipment
b. Sub pay
b. Family TIES
4. Committee of the Whole (9/10) – J. Larson
a. Process for adding clubs
b. School safety
5. Administration Negotiations (9/11) – T. Quaintance
a. Administrator Negotiations
VI. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by the High School Counselors
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 web site)
Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approval of Bills (See Enclosure #2 on the web site)
C. Approval of Wire Transfers Listed Below:
PMA Transfers to First National Bank
8/14/18 $700,000.00
8/28/18 $600,000.00
D. Personnel Items
1. New Positions
a. Hire Damian Fish, Homebound Teacher, 6 hours/week, $30.00/hour, effective September 4, 2018 – January 18, 2019
2. Change in Assignment or Replacement
a. Recall from layoff Jane Ferber, Paraprofessional (replacing Devon Long), 31.25 hours/week, $14.06/hour, effective August 27, 2018. Retains recall rights to an additional 1.25 hours/week.
b. Hire Josie Tabatt, School Readiness Care Aide (replacing Jamie Grimm), 30 hours/week, schedule varies, $11.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
c. Notice of assignment for Josie Tabatt, School Readiness Care Aide, approximately 30 hours/week, $11.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
d. Hire Lauren Mycue, School Readiness Care Aide (replacing Rachel Sichler), 30 hours/week, schedule varies, $11.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
e. Notice of assignment for Lauren Mycue, School Readiness Care Aide, approximately 30 hours/week, $11.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
f. Hire Amanda Buss, School Readiness Care Aide (replacing Karen Fetters), 30 hours/week, schedule varies, $11.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
g. Notice of assignment for Amanda Buss, School Readiness Care Aide, approximately 30 hours/week, $11.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
h. Hire Cally Haukos, Kids Town Student Aide, 15-20 hours/week, hours vary, $9.65/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
i. Notice of assignment for Cally Haukos, Kids Town Student Aide, not to exceed 20 hours/week, $9.65/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
j. Hire Jamie Lange, Kids Town Level I Aide, 6-10 hours/week, hours vary, $9.65/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
k. Notice of assignment for Jamie Lange, Kids Town Level I Aide, $9.65/hour, not to exceed 10 hours/week, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
l. Hire Zoey Katke, Kids Town Level I Aide, approximately 9 hours/week, hours vary, $10.15/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
m. Notice of assignment for Zoey Katke, Kids Town Level I Aide, not to exceed 10 hours/week, hours vary, $10.15/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
n. Hire Judith Swenson, Kids Town Level I Aide ($10.35/hour) and ECFE Aide ($12.70/hour), up to 40 hours/week, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
o. Notice of assignment for Judith Swenson, ECFE Aide ($12.70/hour) and Kids Town Level I Aide ($10.35/hour), approximately 40 hours/week, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
p. Hire Brandi Katke, School Readiness Care Supervisor, 30 hours/week, $14.00/hour, effective July 1, 2018
q. Hire Brandi Katke, Kids Town Level II Aide, 10 hours/week, $12.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018
r. Notice of assignment for Brandi Katke, School Readiness Care Supervisor ($14.00/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)/Kids Town Level II Aide ($12.00/hour, effective August 27, 2018 – June 30, 2019)
s. Notice of Assignment for Kathleen Fitschen, Give Me Five, Special Olympics, and F.I.R.E. Coordinator, approximately 32 hours/week, $14.30/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
t. Hire Josh Franklin, Grade 7 Head Football Coach (replacing Keith Anderson), BA+20, Step 1, $2,096.80, effective August 27, 2018
u. Hire Chelsie Skorich, Home Based Instruction, 54 hours total, $30/hour, effective September 4 – November 2, 2018
v. Hire Bennett Lerud, Head Boys Basketball Coach (replacing Doug Reetz), $4,612.96, effective November 19, 2018
w. Hire Rachelle Hanscomb, Paraprofessional (replacing Deb Gilchrist), 10 hours/week, $14.06/hour, effective September 4, 2018
x. Additional hours for Lana Carlson, Paraprofessional, 40 hours/week (previously 32.5 hours/week), $17.38/hour, effective September 4, 2018
y. Hire Kelly Neubarth, Paraprofessional (replacing Richard Cope), 31.25 hours/week, $14.06/hour, effective September 4, 2018
z. Notice of assignment for Nicole Tellefson, Kids Town, Youth Development, and Adult Enrichment Coordinator, 38 hours/week, 225 days/year, $14.30/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
aa. Hire Melissa Baron, Food Server (replacing Kelly Neubarth), 11.25 hours/week, $14.03/hour, effective September 14, 2018
bb. Notice of Assignment for Melissa Baron, Food Server, not to exceed 14 hours/week, $14.03/hour, effective September 14, 2018
cc. Hire Leslie Ploeger, Long Term Substitute for Amanda Loidolt, BA, Step 1, 1.0 FTE, October 1 – December 20, 2018
dd. Hire Blake Freudenberg, Kids Town Student Aide, 15-20 hours/week, hours vary, $9.65/hour, effective August 27, 2018
ee. Change in Assignment for Jane Ferber, Paraprofessional, 33.75 hours/week (previously 31.25 hours/week), $14.06/hour, effective September 17, 2018
ff. Notice of Assignment for Jean Fritz, Food Server, not to exceed 14 hours/week, $14.03/hour, effective August 27, 2018
gg. Notice of Assignment for Teresa Nicholson, Food Server, not to exceed 14 hours/week, $14.03/hour, effective August 27, 2018
hh. Notice of Assignment for Trisha Morris, Food Server, not to exceed 14 hours/week, $14.03/hour, effective August 27, 2018
ii. Notice of Assignment for Tonni Huonder, Food Server, not to exceed 14 hours/week, $14.03/hour, effective August 27, 2018
jj. Hire Julie Herrity-Weidenborner, FCCLA Advisory, BA+20, Step 10, $2,149.56, effective September 10, 2018
kk. Hire Donna Olson, Homebound Teacher, 2 hours/week, $30/hour, effective September 12, 2018
ll. Notice of Assignment for Blake Freudenberg, Kids Town Student Aide, approximately 15 hours/week, $9.65/hour, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
mm. Hire Nancy Rinkle, Paraprofessional (replacing Jane Ferber), 31.25 hours/week, $14.06/hour, effective September 17, 2018
nn. Hire Molly Schwartz, Paraprofessional (replacing Amy Johnson), 31.25 hours/week, $14.06/hour, effective September 17, 2018
oo. Change in Assignment for Sheila Dahlen, Paraprofessional, 31.25 hours/week (previously 16.25 hours/week), $14.06/hour, effective September 17, 2018
3. Resignations / Retirements / Seasonal Layoff / Termination:
a. Accept the resignation of Richard Cope, Paraprofessional, effective August 21, 2018
b. Accept the resignation of Brandi Katke, Sibling Care, effective August 28, 2018
c. Accept the resignation of Shelly Ash, FCCLA Advisor, effective August 28, 2018
d. Accept the resignation of Amy Johnson, Paraprofessional, effective August 30, 2018
e. Accept the resignation of Kelly Newbarth, Food Server, effective September 4, 2018
f. Accept the resignation of Deb Sumner, Paraprofessional, effective September 28, 2018
4. Staff Leave Requests
5. Lane Changes:
a. Kalieka Hallerman, MA to MA+10, $57,630
b. Chelsie Skorich, BA to BA+10, $41,802
c. Cassandra Smith, BA to BA+20, $44,886
d. Deborah Peterson, MA to MA+10, $55,751
e. Cassandra Wredberg, BA to BA+10, $41,802
f. Jody Brenteson, BA to BA+10, $41,802
g. Aaron Samuel, BA+30 to MA, $50,116
h. Brent Jergens, BA+30 to MA, $53,605
i. Jackie Barland, BA to BA+20, $52,264
j. Christina Moscho, BA to BA+20, $44,886
k. Rosemary Nelson, BA to BA+20, $43,413
l. Jenny Wihlm, BA to BA+20, $61,116
m. Jill Vivant, MA to MA+20, $53,874
n. Cody Farrand, BA+30 to MA+20, $49,849
o. Cassandra Wredberg, BA+10 to BA+20, $43,413
E. Approve the Overnight Trip Request for FFA to Attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, October 24-26, 2018 (Enclosure #3)
F. Approve the Overnight Trip Request for Cross Country to Attend the Swain Cross Country Meet in Duluth, October 6-7, 2018 (Enclosure #4)
VIII. PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS REPORTS
1. High School Principal (See Enclosure #5 on the web site)
2. Elementary Principal (See Enclosure #6 on the web site)
3. Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator (See Enclosure #7 on the web site)
4. Assistant Principal of Student Activities (See Enclosure #8 on the web site)
5. Community Education Director/Facilities Manager (See Enclosure #9 on the web site)
6. Business Manager Report (See Enclosure #10 on the web site)
1. Financial Picture of the District (Enclosure #11 on the website)
IX. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUESTED
A. Approval of Treasurer’s Report (Enclosure #12)
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
B. Certify the Proposed Pay 19 Levy (Enclosure #13 to be distributed at the meeting)
Discussion
The Business Manager recommends that we certify the Proposed Levy at the maximum amount.
A motion is in order to certify the Proposed 2018 Pay 2019 Levy at the “Maximum” Amount to be signed by the Clerk at a later date.
C. Resolution Providing for the Sale of General Obligation Taxable OPEB Refunding Bonds, Series 2018A; and Covenanting and Obligating the District to be Bound By and to Use the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on These Bonds (Enclosure #14)
Commentary from Ehlers by Greg Crowe and Shelby McQuay
D. Approval of the Revised Agreement with Verizon Wireless to Install a Cellular Tower on a Parking Lot Light Pole (Enclosure #15a & #15b)
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the revised agreement with Verizon Wireless to install a cellular tower on a parking lot light pole.
X. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY
A. Enrollment |
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2017-2018 |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
Jan. |
Feb. |
March |
April |
May |
June |
EC |
138 |
134 |
132 |
133 |
137 |
139 |
139 |
144 |
146 |
|
K |
117 |
120 |
122 |
123 |
124 |
125 |
125 |
124 |
123 |
|
1 |
120 |
118 |
118 |
119 |
121 |
121 |
123 |
122 |
122 |
|
2 |
115 |
116 |
117 |
117 |
117 |
115 |
115 |
116 |
116 |
|
3 |
139 |
138 |
136 |
136 |
137 |
138 |
139 |
140 |
140 |
|
4 |
139 |
139 |
137 |
136 |
136 |
136 |
136 |
137 |
137 |
|
5 |
144 |
143 |
143 |
143 |
142 |
143 |
143 |
143 |
142 |
|
6 |
137 |
137 |
137 |
136 |
136 |
139 |
138 |
135 |
134 |
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Sub Total K-6 |
911 |
911 |
910 |
910 |
913 |
917 |
919 |
917 |
914 |
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7 |
156 |
155 |
156 |
155 |
154 |
154 |
153 |
155 |
155 |
|
8 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
129 |
129 |
129 |
129 |
130 |
129 |
|
9 |
142 |
139 |
138 |
134 |
134 |
134 |
135 |
135 |
135 |
|
10 |
148 |
147 |
145 |
144 |
144 |
144 |
142 |
140 |
141 |
|
11 |
132 |
131 |
131 |
133 |
133 |
127 |
127 |
125 |
125 |
|
12 |
136 |
136 |
135 |
133 |
133 |
134 |
133 |
131 |
131 |
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Sub Total 7-12 |
844 |
838 |
835 |
828 |
827 |
822 |
819 |
816 |
816 |
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TOTAL K-12 |
1754 |
1749 |
1745 |
1738 |
1740 |
1739 |
1738 |
1733 |
1730 |
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Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
Jan. |
Feb. |
March |
April |
May |
June |
Home School Student’s (families) |
11 |
65 |
68 |
70 |
70 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
73 |
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(students) |
29 |
136 |
145 |
149 |
149 |
151 |
151 |
153 |
154 |
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Com Christian |
53 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
|
Pre K |
13 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
|
Faith Christian |
31 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
|
ALC Only |
37 |
43 |
37 |
37 |
39 |
36 |
46 |
48 |
52 |
|
ALC After School |
37 |
33 |
39 |
48 |
45 |
35 |
30 |
35 |
35 |
|
ALC/MHS |
3 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
|
ALC Part Time |
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|
|
|
|
|
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ALC total enroll. |
77 |
79 |
80 |
90 |
89 |
80 |
86 |
94 |
99 |
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2018-2019 |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
Jan. |
Feb. |
March |
April |
May |
June |
EC |
76 |
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|
|
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K |
141 |
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|
|
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|
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|
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1 |
114 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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3 |
119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5 |
138 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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6 |
146 |
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|
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|
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Sub Total K-6 |
912 |
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7 |
139 |
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8 |
164 |
|
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9 |
130 |
|
|
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10 |
137 |
|
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|
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|
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11 |
134 |
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|
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12 |
134 |
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Sub Total 7-12 |
838 |
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TOTAL K-12 |
1750 |
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Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
Jan. |
Feb. |
March |
April |
May |
June |
Home School Student’s (families) |
14 |
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(students) |
31 |
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Com Christian |
74 |
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Pre K |
18 |
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Faith Christian |
31 |
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ALC Only |
42 |
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ALC Credit Make-Up |
37 |
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ALC/MHS |
2 |
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ALC total enroll. |
81 |
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XI. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
A. Superintendent Report (See Enclosure #16 to be distributed at the meeting)
1. Hall of Fame Ceremony
B. Board Member Items
1. Insurance Committee – J. Day/Business Manager
C. Second Reading of Policies (See Enclosure #17 on the web site)
- Policy 504 – Student Dress and Appearance
- Policy 616 – School District System Accountability
- Policy 902 – Use of School District Facilities and Equipment
D. Student Activities (See Enclosure #18 on the web site)
XII. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
To educate, empower, and engage all students to become caring and
responsible citizens who will succeed in an ever-changing world.
MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
Instilling pride and achieving excellence.
MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENT
We believe:
- In high-quality education and innovative opportunities for all students.
- In a strong partnership between students, staff, parents and community.
- Students and staff deserve a safe, honest, positive, and supportive environment.
- In college and career readiness.
- All students can learn, although, at different rates and in different ways.
- In providing the technology and flexible learning spaces necessary for a 21st century education.
- Students should continue to have multiple opportunities to be actively involved.
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