INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA MAY 23, 2011 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

CLOQUET, MINNESOTA

MAY 23, 2011

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 was called to order by Board Chair Gary Huard, 302 - 14th Street, in the City of Cloquet, on May 23, 2011 at 6:10 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call - the following board members were present on roll call:

Gary Huard

Jim Crowley

Dave Battaglia

Dan Danielson

Sandy Crowley

Duane Buytaert

Also present was:

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough

Education Minnesota-Cloquet Representative Leanne Schmidt

Student School Board Representative Morgan Bartlett

Principals Present:

David Wangen, Churchill

Randy Thudin, Washington

Connie Hyde, CHS

Warren Peterson, CHS

Tom Brenner, CMS

Absent: Local Indian Education Committee President Gerard Sordelet, Indian Education Director Tara Graves, Student School Board Representative Kyle Lau, and CAAEP Principal Steve Syrett.

Copies of resolutions are on file in the Superintendent's Office.

APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the May 23, 2011 School Board Agenda, with the changes included, as listed below. Board Member S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Pull Appendix D-14 - Contract with Regional Resources, to discuss separately prior to taking action on the Consent items.

To approve the budget reductions totaling $575,000 previously reviewed at the last school board meeting.

Addition under Other #8 - to discuss Elementary Specialist curriculum.

Addition under Other - to have the board go into a closed session to discuss negotiations.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

RESOLVED by Board Member J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the May 9, 2011 School Board Minutes, as presented. Board Member D. Buytaert moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OPEN FORUM

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough stated that he visited with an attorney today and reminded everyone that the administration and board likes to hear from the public, but everyone needs to keep any comments made respectful and in order.

Community member and parent Cheryl Witeli addressed the board regarding the reduction of the Orchestra Program. She provided some suggestions the board may want to look at in order to keep some type of program going that included: having one instructor for both band and orchestra, incorporating both programs; charging an activity fee as is done for various sports; possibly pairing and sharing with other area schools to attract more students to an orchestra program, and letting the program remain in place for the students who are currently in the program, with the understanding it will be phased out once they have graduated, etc. Board Chair G. Huard thanked her for her presentation replying the board would take the suggestions under advisement. Superintendent Ken Scarbrough responded as well indicating the activities fee would not be an option as state law does not allow districts to charge if a program is part of the curriculum. Middle School Band director has indicated he would be interested in providing lessons this summer to help some of the middle school transition into band if students would like to try other instruments. He has six students, with the possibility of another six that have expressed interest in this. He is asking for consideration of approximately $600+ to provide the lessons. A suggestion was given that maybe this type of program could be run through Community Education.

Sixth grade teacher Jason Godnai addressed the board regarding the proposed internal transfer of his position to the third grade at Washington Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year. Board Chair G. Huard thanked Mr. Godnai for addressing the board.

Student School Board Representatives Morgan Bartlett and Kyle Lau were recognized and thanked for their service on the board.

Reports were provided by the building principals.

APPROVAL OF WIRE TRANSFERS

RESOLVED by D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the following wire transfers, as presented: $450,000 on May 13, 2011 and $525,000 on May 13, 2011. Board Member J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

CONSENT ITEMS

The board pulled Appendix D-14 - Contract with Regional Resources to discuss and act on separately.

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough recommended the board approve the contract, with the following stipulations:

Under Article V, Section I of the contract, the language be amended to read "the District's superintendent, under the direction of the school board", etc.

Under Article I, Section 3 - amend the agreement to state "the Contractor can also terminate the agreement with 90 days written notice."

The board authorizes the superintendent and a sub-committee of the board (J. Crowley, D. Buytaert, and D. Battaglia) to make minor amendments, as needed to the contract.

Board Member J. Crowley made a motion to approve the recommendations above with regard to the Regional Resources contract, as stated. Board Member D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by a yea vote of all members present on roll call.

CONSENT ITEMS

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves that the consent items be approved, as presented:

1. Accept the Resignation letter from Kim Josephson, business manager for the past 11 years, effective June 23, 2011.

2. Approve the following employment recommendations:

NAME; POSITION; SALARY; EFFECTIVE; DATE; LOCATION

Julia Peyton; 1.0 FTE Birth to 2 teacher; $35,418.00; August 25, 2011; Churchill

Emily Mattonen; 1.0 FTE 2nd Grade Teacher; $36,879.00; August 26, 2011; Washington

Joseph Lendobeja; 1.0 FTE 2nd Grade Teacher; $38,852.00; August 26, 201; Washington

Ann Doesken; 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher/Internal Transfer from 1st Grade; August 29, 201; Washington

Jason Godnai; 1.0 FTE 3rd Grade Teacher/Internal Transfer from 6th Grade; August 29, 2011; Washington

Misty Tyman; CBAI Grant Secretary; $12,855.00; 7/1/11 - 6/30/12; CHS

Daniel Fischer; 1.0 FTE Counselor; $39,504.00; August 25, 2011; CHS

3. Approve the following non-certified (ILD Aides) terminations at Washington and Churchill Elementary Schools at the end of the 2010-2011 school year:

a. Sherri Blesener, Washington

b. Paula Boedigheimer, Washington

c. Karen Brummer, Washington

d. Patty Eldien, Washington

e. Tracy Erickson, Washington

f. Jami Kalm, Washington

g. Jeanine Randall, Washington

h. Karin Sabyan, Churchill

i. Lori Strand, Churchill

4. Approve the 2011 Summer Staff List for Community Education.

5. Approve the increase in hours for the following Central Administration Office staff, effective July 1, 2011, with any extra time to be used on an as-needed basis up to $1,000 (65 hours):

a. Mary Borden, increase of one (1) hour per day for a total of seven (7) hours/day - Monday through Friday.

b. Paula Matthews, increase of one-half (1/2) hour per day for a total of five (5) hours/day - Monday through Friday.

6. Approve Tara Graves, American Indian Education Director's contracts for the following school years:

2011-2012 - with a 1.5% increase for a total of $48,720.

2012-2013 - with a 1.0% increase for a total of $49,451.

7. Approve the following summer 2011 Technology Maintenance Hours (July 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011:

a. Mary Ellena, Washington - 20 Hours

b. Chris O'Hara, Churchill - 20 Hours

c. Joan Hakala, Middle School - 30 Hours

d. Robin Anderson, High School - 60 Hours

e. Sue Thomason, CAAEP - 16 Hours

8. Approve the contract with Regional Resources to provide business manager services for the time period July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, in the amount of $89,250.00 for 170 work days - 12 month contract, and approve $525.00 per day for any days in excess of 170 (for a maximum of five (5) days). A subcommittee of the board is to meet and consider modifications to language in the contract.

Board Member D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OLD BUSINESS

Budget Reduction Recommendations: Superintendent Ken Scarbrough presented a list of budget reductions totaling $572,295 for the board's review and approval. Board Member D. Battaglia made a motion to approve the 2011-2012 budget recommendations totaling $572,295, as presented. Board Member D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by a yea vote of all members present on roll call.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough introduced the new reporter from the Pine Journal, Emily Jaakola and welcomed her to the board meeting.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

The Student Enrollment Report as of May 18, 2011 was reviewed.

Reports from the May 11, 2011 District Health, Safety, & Crisis Committee meeting and the May 17, 2011 District Wellness Committee meeting were reviewed.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLVED by Board Member S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Community Education Agreement with the City of Cloquet, by and through its Park Commission for the time period July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012, and the City hereby agrees to pay to the District the following yearly amount on a quarterly basis (2011 - $66,000, and 2012 - $66,000). Board Member D. Buytaert moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Community Education "The Beach at Pinehurst Park" Concessions Manual, as presented. Board Member D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Community Education & Recreation "The Beach at Pinehurst Park" Staff Manual, as presented. Board Member D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves District Policy #701.2 - Fund Balances, waiving the normal three readings, as presented. Board Member S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves revised District Policy #701 - Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget, waiving the normal three readings, as presented. Board Member D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Proposed Revenue and Expenditure Budgets for 2010-2011 Fund Balances as of June 30, 2011 for Independent School District No. 94, as presented. Board Member S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the 2009-2010 and 2010-2013 Paraprofessionals' contracts, as presented. Board Member J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the recommendation for auditing services for Eikill & Schilling for the time period July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed: 2011 - $18,000, 2012 - $18,500, and 2013 - $19,000. Further, that there will be a fee of $1,000 for each additional major federal program, if any, each year. Board Member D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by Board Member S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Working Agreement with Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. and Li'l Lumberjacks Learning Center to deliver Special Start services from August 8, 2011 - July 27, 2012, as presented. Board Member J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

A board ad-hoc committee was formed to discuss and review elementary specialist curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year. The ad hoc committee comprised of board members S. Crowley, D. Battaglia, and D. Danielson will meet with both elementary school principals.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Extended School Year (ESY) Budget proposal for summer 2011, as presented. Board Member S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the posting for up to a 1.0 FTE Title One teacher at Churchill Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year, as presented. Board Member S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

1. Article by Sarah Ellena, ISD 94 District Nurse - You want to eat what? The school lunch?

2. Cloquet Senior High School Students - 2011 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project Olympiad in Houston, Texas

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Class of 2011 - Graduation, May 27th at 7:30 p.m., CARC

2. Memorial Day, May 30th - No School for Staff/Students

3. Last Day of School, June 2nd (Early Dismissal)

4. Garfield School's 100th Anniversary Celebration

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

School Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the regular meeting at 7:27 p.m., indicating the board would be going into closed session to discuss negotiations after a short break.

RECONVENE MEETING

School Board Chair G. Huard reconvened the regular meeting at 7:57 p.m. Superintendent Ken Scarbrough reported that the board discussed negotiations and insurance information.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Board Clerk

ATTEST:

Board Chair

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