INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 ESKO, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER 11, 2012 TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99

ESKO, MINNESOTA

DECEMBER 11, 2012

TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a Truth-in-Taxation meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the board conference room. Superintendent Aaron Fischer and Business Manager Janet Halonen reviewed the current budget. Supt. Fischer addressed tax impacts.

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a regular board meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.

Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Lynn McComber, Margaret Sunnarborg, Scott Powers, Jeff Salo and Supt. Aaron Fischer. Members absent: Rick Liljegren.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended:

-Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2012 regular board meeting.

-Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2012 special board meeting.

-Approve checks for payment.

Checks for Payment

Date 11/8/12

Check #s 74171

Voided -

Total $80.00

Date 11/13/12

Check #s 74172-74193

Voided -

Total $9,276.85

Date 11/15/12

Check #s 74194

Voided -

Total $75.92

Date 11/21/12

Check #s 74195-74273

Voided -

Total $100,593.75

Date 11/28/12

Check #s 74274-74276

Voided -

Total $3,944.76

Date 11/29/12

Check #s 74277

Voided -

Total $328.45

Date 12/4/12

Check #s 74267

Voided ($150.00)

Total ($150.00)

Date 12/4/12

Check #s 74278-74305

Voided -

Total $53,565.71

-Donation received from Andria Kvitek in the amount of $200 for ECFE.

-Approve Treasurer's Report - October 2012.

Date 10/15/12

Payroll Type Regular

Check's # 100765-100825 for

$95,627.67

Direct Deposits $156,862.39

Electronic Payments $71,235.66

Grand Total $323,725.72

Date 10/26/12

Payroll Type Retro

Check's #100826 for$13,743.10

Direct Deposits $84,901.27

Electronic Payments $22,029.32

Grand Total $120,673.69

Date 10/31/12

Payroll Type Regular

Check's Void: 100827-100861

and # 100862-100876 for

$104,396.38

Direct Deposits $169,932.71

Electronic Payments $78,207.62

Grand Total $352,536.71

-Grant Received: Esko Kids Plus received $5,000 grant from Northland Foundation for 2012/2013.

-One Item Removed from Consent Agenda for individual consideration: Fundraiser Request received from Esko Turf Club to raise funds for artificial turf.

-Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Fundraiser Request

A fundraiser request was received from the Esko Turf Club. The Club requests to raise funding for artificial turf as the recently passed referendum did not include artificial turf nor the funds for same. The Board noted that the Turf Club would need to raise the amount necessary for artificial turf, before consideration or approval would be given to add artificial turf to the field. Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the fundraiser request from the Esko Turf Club as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Contract with Larson Engineering for the 2013 Athletic Facilities Construction

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve a contract with Larson Engineering for the 2013 Athletic Facilities Construction project per their proposal (copy on file in the office of the superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Proposal from PMA/MN Trust to Handle Proceeds of the 2013A Bond Sale

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Jeff Salo to approve a proposal from PMA/MN Trust to handle the proceeds of the 2013A bond sale as presented (copy on file in the office of the superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve and Post Community Education After School Supervisor Position

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve and post a Community Education After-School Supervisor position for the balance of 2012/13 school year. The position will be approved and posted for a total of 84 hours at $11.10 per hour. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of 2012 Payable 2013 Final Levy Certification

Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the 2012 payable 2013 final levy certification in the amount of $1,858,106.65 as presented (copy on file in the office of the superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Sara Johnson as Elementary Language Arts Dept. Chair for 2012/13

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve Sara Johnson as the elementary language arts department chairperson for 2012/2013. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Mary Liljegren

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to accept a letter of resignation by retirement from paraprofessional Mary Liljegren effective January 3, 2013, with thanks for her many years of service. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval to Hire Carrie Kaldahl as Paraprofessional

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to hire Carrie Kaldahl as paraprofessional effective January 4, 2013, hours to be determined. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation as Fall Play Director from Brenda Lilly

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to accept a letter of resignation as fall play director from Brenda Lilly, with thanks for her past service in this position. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Canvassing Resolution from the November 27, 2012 Election Result Recount

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve a Canvassing Resolution from the November 27, 2012 election result recount of School Board members. Copy of resolution on file in the office of the superintendent. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Resolution to Change Flexible Benefit Plan Year

Moved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve a resolution changing the flexible benefit plan year for 2013 to run from 1/1/2013 - 8/31/13 (copy of resolution on file in the office of the superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Resolution Regarding the Issuance of General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2013A

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve a resolution regarding the issuance of General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2013A not to exceed $2,700,000 of principal (copy of resolution on file in the office of the superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Working Agreement with Technology Coordinator for 2011/12 - 2012/13 and 2013/14 - 2014/15

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the Working Agreements with the Technology Coordinator for 2011/12 - 2012/13 and 2013/14 - 2014/15. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Working Agreement with Program Facilitator for 2011/12 - 2012/13 and 2013/14 - 2014/15

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the working agreement with the Program Facilitator for 2011/12 - 2012/13 and 2013/14 - 2014/15. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Working Agreement with AFSCME Local 545/Custodians and Transportation for 2013/14 - 2014/15

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the Working Agreement with AFSCME Local 545/Custodians and Transportation for 2013/14 - 2014/15. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Working Agreement with the Esko Paraprofessional Association for 2011/12 - 2012/13

Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the Working Agreement with the Esko Paraprofessional Association for 2011/12 - 2012/13. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Discussion: North Field Project

Discussion was held regarding the possibility of building a cold storage unit at the North Field. Discussion was also heard regarding planning and possible revisions to the locker room and concession buildings.

Discussion: Senior Passes

Discussion was held regarding senior passes for the 2013/2014 school year. The Board will discuss this issue at a later date during the 2013/14 planning process.

Reports

Principals' Reports:

Elementary: Principal Brian Harker reported on the following:

-Grades 1-6 Holiday Program held last week - Kindergarten will hold their program next week

-Non-tenured teacher observations are in process

-21st Century Learning goals of communication and collaboration are current being worked on

High School: Principal Greg Hexum reported on the following:

-Student fan conduct is being focused on this year - a plan of student fan expectations is being developed

-Principal Hexum is steering the committee to develop and bring back the industrial education program

Board Committee Reports:

Lynn McComber - AFSCME, para negotiations, individual contract negotiations (non-certified)

Margaret Sunnarborg - Fieldtrip to East High School, work session

Julian Bertogliat - Facilities meetings, fieldtrip to East High School, principal and business manager contract negotiations

Jeff Salo - Facilities meetings, fieldtrip to Duluth East High School, non-certified negotiations (AFSCME, paras, and individual contracts)

Superintendent's Report: Supt. Fischer reported on the following:

-Renewals/revisions to Working Agreement documents

-Progress of referendum planning and process

-Text for Life Program (suicide prevention)

-Facilitation of market process

-Transportation Annual Inspection is complete. Once again the state inspection was very successful.

-Food Service Annual Inspection is complete. Once again another very positive inspection report was received from State inspectors.

-Additional $.06 lunch meal reimbursement. Irene Tout has completed the work and documentation required for this additional reimbursement.

Congratulations & Commendations

-Elementary music staff for successful holiday concerts.

-Christina Walther for writing the $5,000 Kids Plus Grant.

-Irene Tout and the food service staff for the recent successful kitchen inspection and for securing the additional $.06 meal reimbursement for the District.

-Steve Hanson and Kathy Hammarlund for the successful bus inspection.

Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Jeff Salo, Clerk

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