INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA AUGUST 27, 2012 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

CLOQUET, MINNESOTA

AUGUST 27, 2012 REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 was called to order by Board Chair G. Huard at 302 - 14th Street, in the City of Cloquet, on August 27, 2012, at 6:02 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Gary Huard

Duane Buytaert

Dave Battaglia

Dan Danielson

Principals Present:

Washington Principal Connie Hyde

Churchill Principal David Wangen

CHS Principal Warren Peterson

CHS Assistant Principal/CAAEP Principal Robbi Mondati

CMS Principal Tom Brenner

Also Present:

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough

Leanne Schmidt, EMC Representative

Absent: American Indian Education Director Tara Graves, and LIEC President Gerard Sordelet.

Copies on file in the Superintendent's Office.

APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the board agenda, as presented. D. Battaglia 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 D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the August 13, 2012 meeting minutes, as presented. 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

Reports were provided by the building principals.

WIRE TRANSFER

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District hereby approves the wire transfer of $900,000.00 on August 15, 2012, as presented. D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

PAYABLE 2013 LEVY AND FY 2013 BUDGET

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves setting the date to discuss the Payable 2013 to take place on Monday, December 10, 2012 beginning at 6:01 p.m. D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

CONSENT ITEMS

RESOLVED by D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the consent items, 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.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business to report.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

There was nothing to report at this time.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

There was nothing to report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Amended Request for Quotes to Provide Snow & Ice Removal Services to the Cloquet School District for the 2012-2013 school year, as presented (one inch push amended to a two inch push). 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.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PLANS

Principal Connie Hyde and Washington PIE Chair Bridget Schrier presented information on the proposed Washington Elementary School playground equipment upgrade. A request was made about the district up-fronting $25,000 to begin these renovations with the understanding the PIE Group would reimburse the funds within a year. D. Danielson made a motion to approve funding for up to $25,000.00 for the Washington Elementary School Playground equipment upgrades. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was approved 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 Agreement for Policy Customization Services with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) in the amount of $4,950.00, as presented. 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 D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Cloquet Special Education Contract for Service #3 with Ms. Priscilla Heimbruch as Parent Support Mentor. Ms. Heimbruch will provide up to 31 hours per month at an hourly rate of $28.00. plus a monthly $30.00 phone stipend. The contract total is estimated at $10,776.00, as presented. 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 D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Shared Time Staff Agreement for the 2012-2013 school year between McGregor Schools, ISD #4 and the Cloquet School District, ISD #94 in the amount of $15,818.03. The purpose of this agreement is to provide school psychologist services, as listed in the agreement. 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.

NORTHWOODS ARENA HOCKEY LEASE

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough informed the board that the district has completed the third year agreement with the Hockey Association and need to begin negotiations on a new lease. He asked the board to appoint a sub-committee to work on the negotiations. Board members G. Huard and D. Buytaert volunteered to serve on this subcommittee. They stated they would ask J. Crowley to serve as well. D. Danielson made a motion to approve the subcommittee membership as listed to begin negotiations with the Hockey Association. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was approved by a unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

AGENDA ADDENDUMS

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the employment recommendation of Alyse Lindholm as a .5 FTE Title One teacher at Churchill Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year. Total contract cost is $19,734.96, as presented. 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.

OTHER

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board

ATTEST:

Chair of the School Board

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