Milaca Public Schools
500 Highway 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #912

MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353

Monday, May 16, 2016      4:00 p.m.

High School Media Center

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

           

I.    CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chairperson, Jeff Larson

 

 

II.            ROLL CALL - CLERK   Those present:                        Those absent:

Voting Rotation: Jere Day, Aimee Struffert, Bryan Rensenbrink, Todd Quaintance, Sarah Ploeger, Brandon Baker, 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.            PRESENTATIONS

1. Colleen Bell – Washington DC Trip and Olweus

2. Meghan Hermanson – ECFE

3. Facilities Planning Presentation – Superintendent & Business Manager

 

 

VI.            COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Committee of the Whole: May 2 (Listening Session), May 9 (Planning Committee Meeting #1)

 

 

 

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 #1a & 1b on the web site)

Minutes of the April 18, 2016 Regular Meeting & the May 2, 2016 Special Meeting

 

B.   Approval of Bills (See Enclosure #2 on the web site)

- Checks
- Wires

C.   Approval of Wire Transfers Listed Below:

4/14/16      $625,000.00

4/18/16      $60,000.00

4/19/16      $160,000.00

4/28/16      $963,000.00

4/29/16      $75,000.00

 

D.   Personnel Items

1. New Positions

a. Hire Bob Sumner, Assistant 7th Grade Baseball Coach, $718 (pro-rated for 5 of 8 weeks), effective April 20, 2016

b. Hire Amy Horrigan, Assistant Colorguard Coach, $1,149, effective May 9, 2016

 

2. Change in Assignment or Replacement

a. Hire Zoey Katke, Summer Kids Town, 25-35 hours/week, hours vary, $9.88/hour, effective June 7 – August 24, 2016

b. Change in Assignment for Amber Krotzer, Kids Town Aide (replacing Mindy Zych), 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays & Tuesdays, 3.75 hours/week, $11.24/hour, effective April 18, 2016

c. Hire Emily Mulvey, Summer Kids Town, 25-30 hours/week, hours vary, $9.00/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

d. Change in Assignment Cassie Wredberg, Summer Kids Town, 25-35 hours/week, hours vary, $10.07/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

e. Change in Assignment for Robin Nelson, Summer Kids Town, 25-38 hours/week, hours vary, $9.88/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

f. Change in Assignment for Brandi Katke, Summer Kids Town, 25-38 hours/week, hours vary, $11.14/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

g. Change in Assignment for Cathy Dullinger, Summer Kids Town, 25-35 hours/week, hours vary, $10.00/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

h. Change in Assignment for Ellie Hartung, Summer Kids Town, 25-30 hours/week, hours vary, $9.00/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

i. Change in Assignment for Kalysta Katke, Summer Kids Town, 25-30 hours/week, hours vary, $9.00/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

j. Hire Maria Burns, Water Safety Instructor, 30-38 hours/week, hours vary, $9.75/hour, effective June 13 – August 8, 2016

k. Hire Missy Tellinghuisen, Summer Kids Town, 15-20 hours/week, hours vary, $10.00/hour, effective June 8 – August 24, 2016

l. Hire Karen Beckman, Jr. High Track Coach, BA+30, step 11, $450.00, effective March 29 – April 11, 2016 (2 of 9 weeks – substitute for Wendy Hakes Anderson)

m. Hire Holly Balsimo, Assistant Cook (replacing Conni Freudenberg), 6:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 36.25 hour/week, $15.00/hour, effective May 3, 2016

n. Approve the hire of Ben Kvidt, Assistant Principal for Student Activities, $86,433, effective July 1, 2017

o. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Missy Tellinghuisen, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 15-20 hours/week, $10.00/hour effective June 8 – August 24

p. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Cassie Wredberg, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 25-35 hours/week, $10.07/hour effective June 8 – August 24

q. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Cathy Dullinger, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 25-35 hours/week, $10.00/hour effective June 8 – August 24

r. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Robin Nelson, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 25-38 hours/week, $9.88/hour effective June 8 – August 24

s. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Emily Mulvey, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 25-30 hours/week, $9.00/hour effective June 8 – August 24

t. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Kalysta Katke, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 25-35 hours/week, $9.00/hour effective June 8 – August 24

u. Approve the Notice of Assignment for Ellie Hartung, Kids Town Level One Aide, hours to be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., not to exceed 25-30 hours/week, $9.00/hour effective June 8 – August 24

v. Hire David Lange, Lifeguard/Aide, $8.00/hour, hours vary, June 13, 2016 – May 1, 2017

w. Increase in hours for Rocky Plath, Food Service, 8:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., 27.5 hours/week (was 26.25 hours/week), $15.52/hour, effective September 6, 2016

x. Hire Rose Ash, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

y. Hire Krystal Forbord, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

z. Hire Christine Torkelson, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

aa. Hire Rebecca Winkelman, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

bb. Hire Lauralee Booker, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

cc. Hire Cody Farrand, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

dd. Hire Sarah Larsen, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ee. Hire Erica Reiners, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ff. Hire Missy Tellinghuisen, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

gg. Hire Cassie Wredberg, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

hh. Hire Corey Greninger, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ii. Hire Shannon Lepper, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

jj. Hire Michele Leom and Wendy Hakes Anderson, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total split between the two of them, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

kk. Hire Corey Lyon, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ll. Hire Brent Jergens, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

mm. Hire Dave Wedin, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

nn. Hire Susan Shepard, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

oo. Hire MaryJo Vickers, Targeted Services Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

pp. Hire Julie Quayle, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

qq. Hire Christine Hostrawser, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

rr. Hire Rebecca Haukos, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ss. Hire Jill Tye, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

tt. Hire Deb Streeter, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

uu. Hire Mary Freeberg, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

vv. Hire Chuck Henkemeyer, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ww. Hire Kim Shores, ECSE 3 Teacher, 4.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 89 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

xx. Hire Geri Wild, ESY Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

yy. Hire Julie Quayle, ECSE Teacher, 5.25 hours/day (+4 hours total additional prep), 109 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

zz. Hire Betsy Wall, ECSE Teacher (Birth to 3), 330 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 1 – August 30, 2016

aaa. Hire Kim Wendt, ECSE Teacher (Birth to 2), 260 hours total, $24.00/hour, effective June 1 – August 30, 2016

bbb. Hire Heather Beumer, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $12.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ccc. Hire Connie Herges, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $12.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ddd. Hire Cindy Johnson, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $15.80/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

eee. Hire Kim Jordan, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $13.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

fff. Hire Sarah Larsen, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $12.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ggg. Hire Jeannie Manthie, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $15.45/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

hhh. Hire Justine Miller, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $13.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

iii. Hire Sherri Tolmie, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $13.00/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

jjj. Hire Deb Winkler, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $15.45/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

kkk. Hire Mindy Zych, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $15.45/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

lll. Hire Alicia Bah, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $10.70/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

mmm. Hire Kim Colvin, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $11.24/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

nnn. Hire Julie Herges, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 75 hours total, $10.70/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ooo. Hire Leah Hjort, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 5.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $10.70/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

ppp. Hire Jody Meixell, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $11.24/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

qqq. Hire Teresa Nelson, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $15.45/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

rrr. Hire Nickie Pierotti, Summer School ESY Para, 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4.75 hours/day, 95 hours total, $10.70/hour, effective June 13–16, 20–23, July 11-14, 18-21, August 1-4

sss. Hire Ellen Johnson, Science Teacher (replacing Randy Johnson), BA, Step 1, 1.0 FTE, $37,198, effective August 23, 2016. Contingent upon receiving official college transcripts and MN Teaching License.

ttt. Hire Emily Orton, ECSE Teacher, BA+10, Step 2, $38,605, effective August 25, 2016. Contingent upon receiving MN Teaching License and receipt of official college transcripts.

 

3. Resignations / Retirements / Seasonal Layoff / Termination:

a. Accept the resignation of Mindy Zych, Kids Town Aide, effective April 15, 2016

b. Approve the revision to the retirement of Jerry Westphal, Activities Director, effective June 14, 2016 (previously approved effective on June 30, 2016)

c. Accept the resignation of Megan Sjodin, Paraprofessional, effective April 29, 2016

d. Accept the resignation of Allie Klaphake, Elementary Teacher, effective June 30, 2016

e. Accept the resignation of Karin McCann, Assistant Colorguard Coach, effective April 4, 2016

 

4. Staff Leave Requests

a. Approve maternity leave request for Andrea Swenson, ECFE Teacher, effective approximately August 17 through October 31, 2016

b. Approve FMLA leave for Patty Cronin, Paraprofessional, effective April 17, 2016 through the end of the 2016-2017 school year

 

E.      Approval of the Agreement with Lakes and Pines Head Start Program for 2016 - 2017 (Enclosure #3)

We have had an agreement with Lakes & Pines for several years to provide integrated socialization experiences for the Head Start children.

 

F.         Approve Seasonal Layoff of PERA Personnel  (Enclosure #4)

This is a yearly layoff of non-licensed personnel over the summer.

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda.

 

 

VIII.            PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS REPORT

1. High School Principal (See Enclosure #5 on the web site)

 

2. Elementary Principal (See Enclosure #6 on the web site)

 

3. Activities Director (See Enclosure #7 on the web site)

 

4. Community Education Director (See Enclosure #8 on the web site)

 

5. Director of Student Achievement (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)

 

 

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.   Acknowledgement of Gifts/Donations

Therefore, the Business Manager recommends the following resolution:

Motion by ________ to approve the following resolution:

 

WHEREAS, School Board Policy #706 establishes guidelines for the acceptance of gifts/donations to the District; and

 

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 states the School Board may accept a gift, grant or devise of real or personal property only by the adoption of a resolution approved by two-thirds of its members; and

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Independent School District No. 912 accept with appreciation the following gifts/donations and permit their use as designated by the donor(s).

 

Date

From

Site

Item/Nature of Donation/Gift

Value/Amount

4/18/16

Central Mille Lacs United Way

Kids Town

Check

$1,422

4/25/16

Central Mille Lacs United Way

School Readiness Milk & Snacks

Check

$1,422

 

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ________ and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor there of:

 

and the following voted against the same:

 

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

 

 

C.      Approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Jeff Kiel a Probationary Teacher

 

      Member __________________introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

 

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION

AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT

OF JEFF KIEL A

PROBATIONARY TEACHER.

 

      WHEREAS, Jeff Kiel is a probationary 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 Jeff Kiel, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 912, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2015 – 2016 school year.

 

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:

 

NOTICE OF TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL

 

Dear Mr. Kiel

 

      You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 912 held on May 16, 2016, 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 2016 - 2017 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 your license variance is expiring.

 

                        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.

 

 

 

D.      Approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Susan Bialka a Probationary Teacher

 

      Member __________________introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

 

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION

AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT

OF SUSAN BIALKA A

PROBATIONARY TEACHER.

 

      WHEREAS, Susan Bialka is a probationary 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 Susan Bialka, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 912, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2015 – 2016 school year.

 

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/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. Bialka

 

      You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 912 held on May 16, 2016, 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 2016 - 2017 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 your license does not meet the requirements of the change in teaching position.

 

                        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.

 

 

 

E.          Approve the 2016-2017 Milk Bids

 

We will not be ordering shake mix for the 2016-2017 school year.

Escalator Bid

 

 

 

 

 

Kemps, Inc

Dean Foods

Product

Unit

Bid

Bid

1/2 Pint - 1% carton

ea.

0.194

0.2050

1/2 Pint Skim carton

ea.

0.188

0.1970

1/2 Pint - Chocolate Skim carton

ea.

0.197

0.1935

5 Lb Cottage Cheese

ea.

6.86

5.10

 

Discussion

The Food Service Director recommends the Escalator bid be awarded to Kemps, Inc.

A motion is in order to approve the Escalator bid with Kemps, Inc. for the 2016-2017 school year.

 

F.            Approval of the 2016-2017 High School Handbook (Enclosure #13a & 13b on the website)

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the 2016-2017 High School Handbook.

 

G.            Approval of the 2016-2017 Elementary Handbook (Enclosure #14 on the website)

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the 2016-2017 Elementary Handbook.

 

H.            Approve a $0.05 Increase in Meal Prices, Effective 2016-2017 School Year

The price increase will affect both breakfast and lunch prices. The adult meal price and price of a second student meal will be subject to change after MDE releases the minimum meal price requirement in July. Milk price will remain at .35.

 

 

2015-2016

 

2016-2017

 

Elementary

High School

 

Elementary

High School

Breakfast

$1.30

$1.30

 

$1.35

$1.35

Lunch

$2.45

$2.55

 

$2.50

$2.60

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve increasing breakfast and lunch prices by $.05 effective at the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

 

 

I.      Designation of a MSHSL Member School’s Designated School Representative and Designated School Board Representative

The MSHSL Constitution requires that “…each member school shall designate two (2) representatives who are authorized to vote for the member school…” “One of the designated representatives shall be a member of the school’s governing board and the other shall be an administrator or full time faculty member of the member school.”

 

In February, the Board Designated Todd Quaintance and the Superintendent as representatives. With the hire of the Assistant Principal of Student Activities, to replace the retiring Activities Director, the designation should be reassigned to the person filling this role.

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to designate Todd Quaintance, School Board Member, and Ben Kvidt, Assistant Principal of Student Activities, as the MSHSL Representatives.

 

 

      J.         Approve Continued Membership in the Minnesota High School League for 2016-17

Board Members, the WHY WE PLAY video can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/128275166

 

Each year we approve this membership for the following year.

 

2016-2017 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE

MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

 RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District Number 912, County of Mille Lacs, State of Minnesota delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in MN Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Milaca High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district to:

1. Renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and

2. Participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.

 

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the WHY WE PLAY training video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.

 

Member schools must develop and publicize administrative procedures to address eligibility suspensions related to Code of Student Conduct violations for students participating in activity programs by member schools.

 

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by law.

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the 2016-2017 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

 

K.      Approve the Reduction of Five School Readiness Aide Positions Within the Community Education Department

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the reduction of five School Readiness Aide positions within the Community Education Department.

 

L.      Approve the Addition of Five Elementary Paraprofessional Positions

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to add five elementary paraprofessional positions.

 

M.      Approve Replacing iPads and Related Materials for Grades 7-8 (2016-2017 Budget)

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve replacing iPads and related materials for grades 7-8.

 

N.      Approve the Addition of an Assistant Varsity Track Coach (7% at Step 2)

The Activities Director is recommending the addition of an Assistant Varsity Track Coach due to participation numbers.

 

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the addition of an Assistant Varsity Track Coach (7% at Step 2).
 

O.         Approval of the 2016-2017 Joint Powers Agreement with Rum River Special Education Cooperative (Enclosure)
The approval of this contract is contingent upon attorney review to identify any required changes due to new legislative statue language.
 
Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the 2016-2017 Joint Powers Agreement with Rum River Special Education Cooperative, contingent upon attorney review to identify any required changes due to new legislative statue language.
 

X.            ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY

A. Enrollment

2014-2015

 

Sept. 2014

Oct. 2014

Nov. 2014

Dec. 2014

Jan. 2015

Feb. 2015

March 2015

April 2015

May 2015

June 2015

EC

39

63

64

69

70

72

73

74

74

 

K

148

148

149

147

147

147

147

149

150

 

1

144

144

143

141

141

141

141

142

143

 

2

152

156

158

157

154

152

153

153

152

 

3

141

140

142

140

141

140

140

142

142

 

4

163

163

164

163

162

161

161

162

160

 

5

124

124

124

123

121

121

121

123

124

 

6

141

142

142

142

141

139

138

137

137

 

Sub Total K-6

1013

1017

1022

1013

1007

1001

1001

1008

1008

 

7

149

150

150

148

147

146

145

143

142

 

8

141

139

140

139

139

139

138

137

138

 

9

143

144

141

141

142

141

142

140

139

 

10

138

138

137

137

137

136

134

136

137

 

11

131

130

130

128

130

131

129

129

127

 

12

164

166

167

165

164

165

165

164

163

 

Sub Total 7-12

866

867

865

858

859

858

853

849

846

 

TOTAL K-12

1879

1884

1887

1871

1866

1859

1854

1857

1854

 

 

Sept. 2014

Oct. 2014

Nov. 2014

Dec. 2014

Jan. 2015

Feb. 2015

March 2015

April 2015

May 2015

June 2015

Home School Student’s (families)

14

51

51

52

53

55

56

56

60

 

(students)

31

121

121

123

130

133

134

134

139

 

Com Christian

62

62

62

62

62

62

62

62

62

 

Pre K

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

 

Faith Christian

 

31

32

34

34

34

34

35

35

 

ALC Only

28

26

24

26

23

19

18

25

20

 

ALC After School

13

12

22

19

20

21

22

24

21

 

ALC Part Time

4

4

4

2

2

6

6

10

8

 

ALC total enroll.

45

42

50

47

45

46

46

59

49

 

2015-2016

 

Sept. 2015

Oct. 2015

Nov. 2015

Dec. 2015

Jan. 2016

Feb. 2016

March 2016

April 2016

May 2016

June 2016

EC

27

68

70

68

71

75

77

81

79

 

K

109

108

108

109

109

109

110

111

111

 

1

143

143

144

146

145

144

145

143

143

 

2

143

142

142

142

141

140

141

138

135

 

3

149

149

149

153

153

152

152

148

148

 

4

139

136

136

135

133

132

131

132

131

 

5

165

164

163

163

162

161

161

161

161

 

6

123

123

121

122

125

126

126

126

126

 

Sub Total K-6

971

965

963

970

968

964

966

959

955

 

7

141

141

140

142

140

141

143

141

141

 

8

140

140

139

139

142

141

140

142

143

 

9

139

138

139

140

137

137

136

135

134

 

10

142

139

137

136

138

136

136

136

137

 

11

140

139

137

128

133

131

131

131

131

 

12

130

129

127

125

125

123

124

124

123

 

Sub Total 7-12

832

826

819

810

815

809

810

809

809

 

TOTAL K-12

1803

1791

1782

1780

1783

1773

1776

1768

1764

 

 

Sept. 2015

Oct. 2015

Nov. 2015

Dec. 2015

Jan. 2016

Feb. 2016

March 2016

April 2016

May 2016

June 2016

Home School Student’s (families)

22

62

66

66

68

68

69

69

69

 

(students)

48

146

140

140

143

142

145

144

144

 

Com Christian

68

68

67

67

68

68

69

69

66

 

Pre K

8

8

8

7

8

8

8

8

8

 

Faith Christian

31

31

29

29

28

28

27

28

29

 

ALC Only

20

28

25

31

35

35

42

46

32

 

ALC After School

36

32

29

27

19

27

16

14

15

 

ALC/MHS

4

6

6

5

5

6

5

7

5

 

ALC Part Time

1

2

2

2

2

1

4

5

2

 

ALC total enroll.

61

68

62

65

61

69

67

72

54

 

 

XI.            SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

 

A.   Superintendent Report (See Enclosure #15 on the web site)

 

B.   Board Member Items

1. Community Education Advisory Council Meeting – May 10

2. Rum River Governing Board – May 12

 

C.   Student Activities (See Enclosure #16 on the web site)

 

XII.            MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING

 

 

 

MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

 

Improving learning through accountability and engagement.

 

 

 

MILACA SCHOOL BOARD PRIORITIES

 

1. Accountable to our stakeholders.

2. Improving learning for all students and stakeholders.

3. Engaging all student and community members equally.

 

Our stakeholders include students, parents, teachers, employees,
community residents, taxpayers, business partners and vendors.

 



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