INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA APRIL 9, 2012 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

CLOQUET, MINNESOTA

APRIL 9, 2012 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 April 9, 2012 at 6:09 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

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

-Gary Huard

-Duane Buytaert

-Jim Crowley

-Dave Battaglia

-Dan Danielson

-Sandy Crowley

Also present:

-Superintendent Ken Scarbrough

-Cathy Schroeder, Education Minnesota - Cloquet

Principals Present:

-Connie Hyde, CAAEP/High School

-David Wangen, Churchill School

-Tom Brenner, Middle School

APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough added two additional items under "Other" - a. Letter of Retirement from the Community Education Director, and b. Permission to Post for this position.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the April 9, 2012 School Board meeting agenda, with the addition of the above-stated items, as presented. J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by 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 following board meeting minutes, as presented: March 12, 2012 and March 22, 2012. D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OPEN FORUM

Cloquet Middle School Guidance Secretary Ruth Boedigheimer addressed the board regarding the proposed 10 day cut to her contract. She has major concerns of being cut these extra days and asked that the board take into consideration her work load and duties. Superintendent Ken Scarbrough replied that the board would not be taking action on this request at this time, but may consider it in the future, and thanked her for attending the meeting.

Reports were provided by the building principals and Education Minnesota - Cloquet Representative Cathy Schroeder.

BILLS AND WIRE TRANSFERS

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Claims, March 2012 Treasurer's Report, March 2012 Investment's Report, and Wire Transfers, as presented: General - $1,974,830.73; Food Service - $97,492.40; Transportation - $105,340.14; Community Service - $109,069.02; Capital Outlay - $30,835.57; Building Construction - $0; Debt Redemption Fund - $0; OPEB Irrevocable Trust - $54,222.96; OPEB Debt Service - $0, for a total of $2,371,790.82. Wire transfer: $2,371,790.82. D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

BUDGET DISCUSSIONS

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the following teaching contracts and/or substitute teaching positions and probationary/substitute teachers in Independent School District No. 94 are hereby terminated at the close of the 2011-2012 school year, or upon the return of the incumbent teacher, whichever occurs first:

-Bobbee Conway (.5 FTE) Title I Teacher at Washington School

-Emiley Mattonen (1.0 FTE) 2nd Grade Teacher at Washington School

-Beth Dinger (.91 FTE) Music Teacher at Churchill and Washington Schools

-Joseph Lendobeja (1.0 FTE) 2nd Grade Teacher at Washington School

-Chelsea Annette (1.0 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher at Churchill School

-Jodi Lorenz (.2 FTE) Physical Education Teacher at Churchill School

-Rebecca Fuhrman (1.0 FTE) Developmental K Teacher at Churchill School

-Arlene Buss (1.0 FTE) Speech/Language Pathologist at CMS and CHS

-David Perry (1.0 FTE) EBD Teacher at CMS

-Danielle Wheeler (.6 FTE) Math Teacher at CHS

-Justin Timm (.6 FTE) Social Studies Teacher at CHS

-Tina Simmons (1.0 FTE) EBD Teacher at CAAEP

-Rod Syck (1.0 FTE) Math Teacher at CAAEP and CMS

-Laura Zimny (.5 FTE) Long-Term Math Teacher Substitute at CMS

D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Roll Call Vote: G. Huard, D. Buytaert, D. Battaglia, J. Crowley, D. Danielson, and S. Crowley vote yea.

RESOLVED by J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 that it is proposed that Diane Piette, Art teacher of said School District, be placed on unrequested leave of absence, with pay and/or fringe benefits to expire at the end of the 2011-2012 school year on June 30, 2012, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 11, and the Master Agreement of Independent School District No. 94. D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Roll Call Vote: G. Huard, D. Buytaert, D. Battaglia, J. Crowley, D. Danielson, and S. Crowley vote yea.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 that it is proposed that Lisa South, Spanish teacher of said School District, be placed on unrequested leave of absence, with pay and/or fringe benefits to expire at the end of the 2011-2012 school year on June 30, 2012, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 11, and the Master Agreement of Independent School District No. 94. S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Roll Call Vote: G. Huard, D. Buytaert, D. Battaglia, J. Crowley, D. Danielson, and S. Crowley vote yea.

CONSENT ITEMS

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves that the consent items be approved, as submitted. D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OLD BUSINESS

A resolution to approve the Professional Business Management Services Agreement for the time period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013, in the amount of $90,500.00 with Regional Resources, Inc., was presented for action. The resolution died for lack of a motion.

RESOLVED by D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Cooperative Agreement between the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Independent School District No. 94 for the time period August 1, 2013 and ending on July 31, 2018, as presented. S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough handed out a memorandum outlining the cycle for curriculum and technology needs for the district. He indicated that he would be moving forward with the purchase of some of the curriculum identified in the memo due to the need for new materials.

Superintendent Scarbrough asked the board if they would like to develop a subcommittee to conduct a more in-depth review of the final 2012-2013 school year budget that will be presented for approval in June. Board members S. Crowley, D. Buytaert, and G. Huard agreed to serve on this subcommittee.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

The Student Enrollment Report as of April 4, 2012 was presented for review.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Cloquet Middle 2012 Qwest Foundation Teachers & Technology Grant Application, as presented. S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough presented a first reading of the following District Policies:

-#422.98 - Substitute Teachers - Rate of Pay;

-#522 - Procedures for Students When Participation Conflicts with Family Vacations, Religious Obligations or School-Sponsored Events; or #522.1 - Activity Conflicts for Multiple Activity Participants;

-#719 - Fund Balance.

Discussion followed. Board Member D. Danielson made a motion to strike all drafts of District Policy #522 - Procedures for Students When Participation Conflicts with Family Vacations, Religious Obligations or School-Sponsored Events and District Policy #522.1 - Activity Conflicts for Multiple Activity Participants, and to leave the original policy as is. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and it was approved by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves District Policy #536 - Classroom/Homeroom Placement Grades K-6, waiving the normal three readings, as presented. D. Danielson moved the adoption of the motion and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Setting III Program - Superintendent Ken Scarbrough presented an overview on the restructuring of the Setting III Program and asked for a motion to approve the restructuring as presented. Board Member S. Crowley made a motion to approve the restructuring of the Setting III Program, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and it was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

AGENDA ADDENDUMS

OTHER

RESOLVED by D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Sara Liimatainen, Community Education Director effective June 28, 2012. D. Buytaert moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by 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 approve the posting for a Community Education Director due to the retirement of Sara Liimatainen, effective June 28, 2012. J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Board Member D. Buytaert will serve on the Interview Committee as the board representative for the Community Education Advisory Council.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board

ATTEST:

Chair of the School Board

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