INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA NE 27, 2011 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

CLOQUET, MINNESOTA

JUNE 27, 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 June 27, 2011 at 6:44 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:

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough

Education Minnesota-Cloquet Representative Catherine Schroeder

Principals Present:

David Wangen, Churchill

Randy Thudin, Washington

Connie Hyde, CHS

Tom Brenner, CMS

Absent: American Indian Education Director Tara Graves and Local Indian Education Committee President Gerard Sordelet

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

APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the June 27, 2011 school board meeting agenda, as presented. 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.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

RESOLVED by J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the June 6, 2011 school board meeting minutes, as presented. 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

Consider Approval of District Health Care - the school board, Independent Consultant Paul Pedersen, and representatives from Health Partners spent time discussing healthcare options during the working session. Mr. Pedersen made a recommendation that the Cloquet School District move to Health Partners effective September 1. As a result of the bids and negotiations completed this year, the district is in a no-lose position. Switching to Health Partners would realize a savings of approximately $450,000 ($140,000 implementation credit year one, $15,000 wellness incentives, and $250,000 in a rate reduction overall. Discussion followed. J. Crowley made a motion for the district to change to Health Partners Insurance Group for two years, effective September 1, 2011. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by a yea voice vote of all members present on roll call. Superintendent Scarbrough will work with Mr. Pedersen and company representatives to schedule dates for them to be available for meetings with employees to assist in the transitioning to this new plan. He would also like to see VEBA 1200 and 3000 alternative plans offered to employees.

The Board recognized Science teacher Cindy Welsh on her 2011 Siems Stem Academy Fellow Award, a nationally recognized award, and thanked her for her continued accomplishments.

Principal building reports were provided.

CLAIMS

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Claims, Treasurer's and Investments Reports as presented: General - $2,144,439.95; Food Service - $86,353.96; Transportation - $131,069.33; Community Service - $136,640.44; Capital Outlay - $61,708.09; Building Construction - $0; Debt Redemption Fund - $0; OPEB Irrevocable Trust - $80,699.15; OPEB Debt Service - $425.00, for a total of $2,641,335.92.

FURTHER, that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the following wire transfers, as presented: $400,000.00 on June 15, 2011 and $100,000.00 on June 27, 2011. 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.

CONSENT ITEMS

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

1. Accept the following resignation letters:

a. Chelsea Annette, .2 FTE Ojibwe Language teacher at Cloquet Middle School, effective June 3, 2011.

b. Chelsea Annette, 6.5 Hours Day Indian Home School Liaison at Churchill Elementary School, effective June 3, 2011.

c. Stephanie Gibson, 1.0 FTE School Psychologist, effective June 30, 2011.

2. Approve the following employment recommendations:

NAME; POSITION; SALARY; EFFECTIVE DATE; LOCATION

Chelsea Annette; 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher; $35,418.00; August 25, 2011; Churchill

Rebecca Fuhrman; 1.0 FTE Developmental Early Five Teacher; $34,462.00; August 25, 2011; Churchill

Stephanie Gibson; 1.0 FTE Special Education Coordinator; $66,999.00; July 1, 2011; NLSEC

Richard Anderson; CBAI Grant Coordinator; $46,294.00; 7/1/11 - 6/30/12; High School

3. Approve the following position postings:

6.5 Hours/Day Indian Home School Liaison at Churchill Elementary School

.2 FTE Ojibwe Language Teacher at Cloquet Middle School

20 Hours/Week Coordinator for "Success for the Future" Program

1.0 FTE School Psychologist

.4 FTE Music Teacher at Churchill Elementary School

.2 FTE Physical Education Teacher at Churchill Elementary School

4. Approve the 2011 Summer Programming Staffing/Hours for Cloquet High School classes and Extended Day programming.

5. Approve the extra-services contract for Steve Syrett as the Coordinator for the District Health & Safety Program for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $15,000.00. The time period for this contract will be July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.

6. Approve the additional time for Jody Zelznikar to provide services for a staff member who is on a leave of absence. Hours worked are to be verified by the building principal for a maximum of 125 hours. The rate of pay will be $43.81/Hour with a start date of September 1, 2011.

7. Approve the extra-services contract for Stephanie Gibson to complete summer work as the Special Education Coordinator for the 2011-2012 school year. The time period for this contract will be July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, with the rate of pay to be $365.12 for 10 days for a total of $3,651.20. Also, that the extra-services contract for Stephanie Gibson as the Special Education MN/CIMP Coordinator for 10 days totaling $3,651.20 be rescinded.

8. Approve the following Paraprofessional Reductions for the 2011-2012 school year:

Cloquet High School

Justin Dinger

6:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support DCD S/P Paraprofessional

Cloquet Middle School

Judy Nelson

3.5 Hours/Day Reduction from 6:45 Hours/Day Consistent

Support EBD Paraprofessional Position

Churchill Elementary School

Kay Gerlach

6:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support EBD Paraprofessional

Washington Elementary School

Linda Mankowski

6:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support Paraprofessional

Alison Anderson

1 Hour/Day Reduction from 6:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support

DCD MM Paraprofessional Position

Mary Hintz

5:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support DCD MM Paraprofessional

Patty Anderson

1 Hour/Day Reduction from 6:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support

DCD/MM Paraprofessional Position

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.

OLD BUSINESS

There was nothing to report at this time.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

There was nothing to report at this time.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

There was nothing to report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLVED by D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the two (2) Interagency Agreements between Cloquet Public Schools and Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. to provide services to Early Childhood children eligible for special education and Head Start services for the 2011-2012 contract period. 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.

Community Education Competition Cheerleading - the high school cheerleading program was cut this past spring. As a result there is a possibility to run a "sideline" group through Community Education where the current competition cheerleading group is being run through. The competition group is made up of students from Cloquet, Esko and Carlton. A motion was made at a previous meeting to cut the competition group completely due to the dangerous stunts they perform. The motion failed due to the lack of a majority vote. Several board members are concerned about the dangerous stunts being performed and the possibility of someone getting hurt or maimed for life. The Cheerleading Coach Jessica Makowsky addressed the concerns stating that she is well aware of the dangerous stunts and indicated that she takes many precautions before allowing her squad to perform such stunts. She follows MSHSL rules and guidelines. Coaches also have to be certified in stunting and no one can perform unless their coach is present. Superintendent Scarbrough suggested that if this program were to continue that the District put a policy in place to address the rules and guidelines by the MSHSL and what will be allowed to be done in the schools. Other comments by the board indicated that there are other dangerous sports as well that pose risks for our students, i.e. football, baseball, hockey, etc. After further discussion, S. Crowley made a motion to cut the Competitive Cheerleading from the Community Education programming. J. Crowley seconded the motion and it failed by a four to two (4:2) vote of all members present on roll call. Board Members S. Crowley and J. Crowley voted yea, and Board Members D. Danielson, D. Battaglia, D. Buytaert, and G. Huard voted nay.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding for Early Retirement Incentive Pay and Severance Pay with Education Minnesota - Cloquet, as presented. 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 D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Letter of Agreement Activities Director Position with Education Minnesota - Cloquet, as presented. 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 D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Bread and Milk proposals for the 2011-2012 school year, as follows:

J.A.C.K.'s Hometown Dairy for the milk distributor.

Upper Lakes Foods being the successful Prime Vendor distributor for last year is on a renewal contract for the 2011-2012 school year.

Pan-O-Gold as the successful bread distributor, also a renewal, with a quote to honor last year's pricing.

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 S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Cloquet Special Education Contract for Service #4 with Balanced Beings, Inc., for physical therapy services for the 2011-2012 school year. The contract reflects physical therapy services at an hourly rate of $54.00 plus mileage at the current IRS rate. Total contract amount between all NLSEC member districts is *$255,000.00, as presented (copy on file in the Superintendent's Office). *Note: Individual districts will only be billed for the services they receive. 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 J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Health & Safety (Attachment 10) Program Revenue Application, as presented. 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 D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the curriculum writing hours for the following teachers at Churchill Elementary School: Theresa Parenteau, 8 Hours; Chelsea Annette, 8 Hours; Chris Esse, 8 Hours; and Rebecca Fuhrman, 8 Hours. 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

Central Administration Offices Closed July 1 & 4

UPCOMING EVENTS

Minnesota School Boards Association - 2011 Summer Seminar "Doom to Zoom", August 8 - 9

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

Board Clerk

ATTEST:

Board Chair

Tags: legal notices, legals