INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 ESKO, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

REGULAR MEETING

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular Board meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 20112, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Lynn McComber, Scott Powers, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Absent: Rick Liljegren.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended:

Approve the minutes of the September 11, 2012 regular school board meeting .

Approve the checks as follows, all pending Treasurer's review:

Date 8/22/2012

Check #s 73665-73667

Total $3,745.11

Date 8/28/2012

Check #s 73668

Total $350.00

Date 8/30/2012

Check #s 73669-73692

Total $54,880.84

Date 8/31/2012

Check #s 73693-73695

Total $40,319.09

Date 9/17/2012

Check #s 73696-73745

Total $49,657.04

Date 9/18/2012

Check #s 73746-73779

Total $44,796.84

Date 9/20/2012

Check #s 73780-73861

Total $129,349.47

Treasurer's Reports

- June 2012 after end-of-year adjustments

- July 2012

Date 7/13/12

Payroll Type Summer

Checks #100609-100621

for $71,688.20

Direct Deposits $130,262.29

Electronic Payments $59,330.52

Grand Total $261,281.01

Date 7/13/12

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #100660-100676

for $18,046.55

Direct Deposits $26,996.18

Electronic Payments $12,628.52

Grand Total $57,671.25

Date 7/31/12

Payroll Type Summer

Checks #100622 VOID

#100623-100635 for $71,688.20

Direct Deposits $130,262.32

Electronic Payments $59,330.45

Grand Total $261,280.97

Date 7/31/12

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #100677-100688

for $13,416.42

Direct Deposits $27,645.42

Electronic Payments $11,371.69

Grand Total $52,433.53

July 2012 Electronic Transfer Report

Date 7/2/12

Acct. Transferred From

MSDLAF Gen'l Acct Daily

Acct. Transferred Into

MSRS (severance payment)

Amount $72,167.00

Date 7/10/12

Acct. Transferred From

MSDLAF Gen'l Acct Daily

Acct. Transferred Into

MSRS (severance payment)

Amount $17,397.00

Date 7/19/12

Acct. Transferred From

MSDLAF Gen'l Acct Daily

Acct. Transferred Into

MN Dept of Rev (sales tax pmt)

Amount $497.00

Date 7/27/12

Acct. Transferred From

MSDLAF Gen'l Acct Daily

Acct. Transferred Into

Northland Trust (bond interest pmt)

Amount $35,745.00

Date 7/31/12

Acct. Transferred From

MSDLAF Gen'l Acct Daily

Acct. Transferred Into

MSRS (severance payment)

Amount $68,366.00

- August 2012

Date 8/15/12

Payroll Type Summer

Checks #100636-100649 & 100668

for $72,198.99

Direct Deposits $130,060.70

Electronic Payments $59,243.89

Grand Total $261,503.58

Date 8/15/12

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #100689-100702

for $14,135.03

Direct Deposits $28,872.34

Electronic Payments $11,635.28

Grand Total $54,642.65

Date 8/31/12

Payroll Type Summer

Checks $100647-100657 & 100659

for $72,305.06

Direct Deposits $130,627.06

Electronic Payments $59,503.76

Grand Total $262,435.88

Date 8/31/12

Payroll Type Regular

Checks #100703-100716

for $14,889.63

Direct Deposits $27,032.66

Electronic Payments $11,508.06 Grand Total $53,430.35

Personnel:

Approve lane change request from Ryan Hanson from BA15 to BA45 effective Sem I 2012/13 and to MA effective Sem I 2013/2014.

Approve lane change request from Adam Kemptar from BA15 to BA45 effective Sem I 2012/13 and to MA effective Sem I 2013/2014.

Donations Received:

Esko Lions Club in the amount of $1,000 toward elementary Knowledge Bowl.

Autism Association of Northern MN in the amount of $639 toward autism supplies.

Fundraiser Request:

From Enrichment Programs to collected "Loaves 4 Learning" UPCs.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Donation Received

A donation was received from Great Polar Football Conference in the amount of $100 for field donation.

Discussion was heard regarding the tracking and handling of donations for the field. Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to accept the donation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Fundraiser Requests

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the fundraiser requests from the All Night Grad Party to place donation cans at local businesses, to request donations from local businesses, and to sell gift cards/certificates. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Resolution to Adopt Educators Benefit Consultants Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Jeff Salo to approve a resolution to Adopt Educators Benefit Consultants Health Reimbursement Arrangement. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Master Agreement between ISD No. 99 and Esko Education Association for 2011/2012 and 2012/2013

Moved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Master Agreement between ISD No. 99 and Esko Education Association for 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Master Agreement between ISD No. 99 and Esko Education Association for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015

Moved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Master Agreement between ISD No. 99 and Esko Education Association for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of the 2012 Pay 2013 Proposed Levy

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the 2012 Pay 2013 Proposed Levy at the "maximum" amount. There is a Truth in Taxation meeting set for December 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Esko School board room located at 2 E Hwy 61, Esko, MN. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Reports:

Principals Reports:

Elementary: Principal Harker discussed school behavior expectations and common terms being used. There has been much positive feedback received from parents.

Grandparents Day will be October 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

The new math curriculum is being implemented. The company representative will be back in October to answer staff questions.

The safety patrol position has been reassigned.

High School: Principal Greg Hexum explained the "Plan C" process, which is an intervention plan for at-risk students to achieve success.

Last week's homecoming activities were fantastic. There were some changes this year which included the elementary student body more this year, which was very successful.

The annual St. Jude Rally will begin tomorrow.

Board Committee Reports:

Lynn McComber - Communications regarding the levy.

Julian Bertogliat - Town Board meeting.

Jeff Salo - dates have been set to meet with at-will employees. The non-certified negotiations team will meet at 5:15 p.m. on October 9.

Scott Powers - Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative meeting.

Superintendent's Report:

Supt. Fischer reported that LHB is working on the walking trail project. There is a meeting set for 10:00 a.m. on the 27th.

The last two football games of this year's season will be played at the Cloquet High School football field at a cost of $800 per game. Esko will keep the concession stand revenue.

Negotiation dates with the principals and business manager need to be set.

There will be a community meeting on October 4 to discuss the upcoming referendum votes.

Discussion is taking place with Lake Superior College regarding the billing received by the district for the Health Occupations class.

Additional information is being gathered regarding principal and teacher evaluations.

Congratulations & Commendations

Cathy Erola for all of her time in working in the safety position for the student drop off and pick up areas, and for creating the procedures to make this area safer now than in the past

Polar Football Alliance and St. Germain's Glass for their donations to the field project.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Jeff Salo, Clerk

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