INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

CLOQUET, MINNESOTA

DECEMBER 10, 2012

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 was called to order by Superintendent Ken Scarbrough, in the City of Cloquet, on December 10, 2012 at 6:11 p.m.

Due to the absence of Board Chair G. Huard, D. Battaglia made a motion to appoint D. Danielson as Acting Board Chair for the meeting. J. Crowley seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Duane Buytaert

Dave Battaglia

Sandy Crowley

Dan Danielson

Jim Crowley

Principals Present:

David Wangen, Churchill Elementary School

Connie Hyde, Washington Elementary School

Tom Brenner, Cloquet Middle School

Warren Peterson, Cloquet Senior High School

Robbi Mondati, Cloquet Area Alternative Education Programs (CAAEP), CHS Assistant Principal

Also Present:

Ken Scarbrough, Superintendent

Regina Roemhildt, EMC Representative

Gabe Berg and Will Riihilouma, Student Representatives

Tara Graves, American Indian Education Director

Absent: Board Member Gary Huard and LIEC President Gerard Sordelet.

Copies on file in the Superintendent's Office.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING

Business Manager Kim Josephson conducted the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and recommended certification of the 2012 school levy for taxes payable in 2013.

RESOLVED by J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby certifies the 2012 school levy for taxes payable in 2013, and that the levies be appropriated to the following funds, as outlined:

TOTAL GENERAL $ 912,960.92

COMMUNITY SERVICE 279,880.70

DEBT SERVICE - VOTER

APPROVED 1,976,578.47

OPEB/PENSION 550,808.88

GRAND TOTAL

CERTIFIED LEVY $3,720,228.97

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 AGENDA

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the board agenda, as presented and including the three additional items listed above. 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 D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the November 26, 2012 meeting minutes, 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.

OPEN FORUM

Reports were provided by the building principals, Student School Board Representatives, and EMC Representative.

Cloquet Senior High School Business Education teachers Kathy Abrahamson and Ashley Towner, along with Counselor Shannon Sams presented information on a "Careers and Money Matters Course," asking for the Board to consider including this course as a main elective vs. alternative elective next fall for students. The course would not require an increase in staff or budget to implement as a course requirement. Principal Warren Peterson provided 100% support in favor of the recommended changes. A decision by the board needs to happen prior to January 18, 2013, as this is the deadline for changes to the fall student registration manual. After some discussion the board asked that this be added to the agenda on January 14, 2013 for further discussion and possible action.

CLAIMS, BILLS AND PAYROLL

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the following Claims, Fund 11 Checks, November 2012 Treasurer's Report, November 2012 Investment's Report, and wire transfer, as follows: General - $2,257,244.09; Food Service - $98,380.87; Transportation - $118,545.77; Community Service - $131,558.69; Capital Outlay - $91,291.54; Building Construction - $0; Debt Redemption Fund - $0; OPEB Irrevocable Trust - $52,481.37; OPEB Debt Service - $0, for a total of $2,549,502.33, and wire transfer of $1,025,000.00 on November 30, 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.

CONSENT ITEMS

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

OLD BUSINESS

There was nothing to report at this time.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough Intellicorp - the company we are looking at to provide national background checks, if needed. Cost is $12.95/per check. Background checks are required for any volunteer coach or paid position working with our kids. The company would only be used if Superintendent Scarbrough felt a need to conduct a broader check for any potential employee who is from out of state, etc.

Automated sub calls - presentations have been given by SubFinder and AESOP. Superintendent Ken Scarbrough recommended that this be added to the first meeting in January for consideration of purchasing an automated sub calling system. Area school districts that maybe using one of these systems will be contacted to find out their experience with the system they currently use.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough reviewed the Student Enrollment Report as of December 5, 2012.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Office of Indian Education Transmittal of Resolution and Parent Committee Roster for the Minnesota Department of Education, 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.

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the leave of absence request of Elizabeth (Betsy) Norman, effective March 21, 2013 - May 31, 2013, with her intent to return to work in the fall for the 2013-2014 school year, as presented. 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 J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the one (1) hour increase of time for the following part-time cleaner positions: Churchill Elementary School: Dawn Roberts (increased to five (5) hours/day); open part-time cleaner position - yet to be filled (increased to five (5) hours/day); and Washington Elementary School: Anthony Fisher (increased to five (5) hours/day). S. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. It is understood that the increase of hours will be on a three-month trial basis.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for quotes on two (2) storage sheds for the school district, as follows:

Specifications for two sizes and

types

- 24 x 40

- 26 x 48

- Metal type building

- Garage type building

- Metal roof

- Vinyl siding

J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by 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 Wireless Local Area Network Quote, as follows: Cisco switches for compatibility reasons - estimated at $36,000.00, and Works Brocade - $95,902.07, as presented and recommended by Business Manager Kim Josephson. D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. All buildings will have the cable installed this year, with only Garfield, the high school and middle school to have wireless capabilities completed this year. Funds will be budgeted into next year's budget to complete the elementary schools over the summer to be up and running by the time school begins in the fall.

Facility Assessment Consultant Presentations - Superintendent Ken Scarbrough informed the board that proposals have been received from five corporations to complete a Facilities Study for our school district. He recommended that the board interview the firms before making a final decision on one to complete the study. After some discussion, it was decided that the full board would review all the proposals and this would be added to the January 14, 2013 board agenda for discussion and possible action.

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Athletic Agreement with Fond du Lac Ojibwe School for sporting activities offered to students attending both schools - letter is dated December 3, 2012 and addressed to Mr. David Stead and MSHSL Board Members of the Minnesota State High School League. J. Crowley moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

AGENDA ADDENDUMS

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby accepts the letter of resignation of Kathy Waller, American Indian Education After-School Assistant at Washington Elementary School, effective December 11, 2012, 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.

RESOLVED by J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Cloquet Special Education Contract for Service #20 with The Childs Group, Bloomington, Minnesota, for psychological evaluation services for one student during the 2012-2013 school year. The contract reflects up to 30 hours of psychological evaluation services which include procedures to determine educational eligibility, observations, interventions and programming for student, evaluation results and consultation with school staff and people. Services are provided at a rate of $150.00 per hour, plus mileage and travel time at half-rate. Total contract cost is estimated at $4,000.00. D. Battaglia moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

District-wide Holiday Office Hours

ISD 94 Health and Wellness Newsletter - December 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Acting Board Chair D. Danielson adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board

ATTEST:

Chair of the School Board

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