INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA JANUARY 28, 2013 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

CLOQUET, MINNESOTA

JANUARY 28, 2013

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 was called to order by Board Chair G. Huard, in the City of Cloquet, on January 28, 2013 at 6:04 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Gary Huard

Duane Buytaert

Dave Battaglia

Sandy Crowley

Dan Danielson

Jim Crowley

Principals Present:

David Wangen, Churchill Elementary School

Connie Hyde, Washington Elementary School

Warren Peterson, Cloquet Senior High School

Also Present:

Ken Scarbrough, Superintendent

Leanne Schmidt, EMC Representative

Gabe Berg and Will Riihiluoma, Student Representatives

Gerard Sordelet, Local Indian Education Committee President

Absent: Principals Tom Brenner and Robbi Mondati, and Indian Education Director Tara Graves.

Copies of resolutions are on file in the Superintendent's Office.

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. D. Danielson 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 January 14, 2013 meeting minutes, 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.

OPEN FORUM

Co-Chairs Cathy Rikkola and Theresa Parenteau presented a request for services for the upcoming All Night Graduation Party for the Class of 2013.

RESOLVED by. S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby agrees to provide for the use of the Senior High School facilities to include, but not be limited to the following: gyms (New, old, large, and old small), kitchen/cafeteria, auditorium, locker rooms, home economics room, staff lounge, concessions, lobby area, etc.; custodial services, insurance coverage, postage, and secretarial services for the Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Party, 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.

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

BUDGE DISCUSSION

RESOLVED by S. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the following 2012-2013 Budget revisions:

--Revisions to the General Fund - Overall revenue increased by $339,582 and expenditures increased by $141,253, reducing the projected negative difference by $198,329.00. The major change in revenues was due to increase in student enrollment projections which increased general education aide by $152,613.00. The major change to expenditures is additional staff.

--Revisions to Fund 05 Capital Outlay - Revisions to the Capital Outlay Fund 05 are due to adding $135,000 for the wireless LAN network project, and $30,000 for pool equipment upgrades. The Health and Safety expenditures budget is up by $22,900.00 due to additional projects.

D. Buytaert moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Business Manager Kim Josephson presented and reviewed the 2013-2014 Projected Student Enrollment Report and Food Service Report for the month of December 2012.

CONSENT ITEMS

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

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business to report at this time.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough presented a letter from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) regarding the upcoming legislative session and what the Governor proposes for K-12 education.

An informal flyer regarding the Affordable Health Care Act was reviewed. It outlined what citizens would be required to have in place by 2014. Board members were invited to attend a webinar regarding the Affordable Health Care Act being presented by Health Partners on Tuesday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the board room. Board members were also invited to participate on the Cloquet Economic Development partnership Committee that meets regularly to share information on what is happening within their individual entities and in the community. There is an opportunity for two board members to be part of the committee. The next meeting dates are April 11th at 12:00 p.m., July 11th and October 11th. Board member Sandy Crowley volunteered to serve on the committee.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

The Student Enrollment Report as of January 23, 2013 and the January 9, 2013 District Insurance Committee meeting summary were reviewed.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLVED by J. Crowley that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Community Education Facilities Coordinator Job Description and posting of position, 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 D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Community Education Head Life Guard Job Description and posting of position, 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.

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough provided information on two quotes received for the construction of storage sheds, and made a recommendation to only build one this year. Director of Buildings and Grounds Keith Marti is proposed to construct a 24 x 40 shed and have it placed at Churchill. After additional discussion, D. Daniels made a motion to approve the construction of a 24 x 40 shed with up to two rows of blocks and 10 ft. ceiling, to be placed at Churchill Elementary School. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and it was approved 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 Cloquet School District Policy #107 - Policies and Procedures Regarding Students Residing on Indian Lands, 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.

A first reading of District Policy #608.5 - Special Education Records Retention and Destruction Policy was held.

RESOLVED by D. Danielson that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the Cloquet Special Education Contract for Community Preschool #EC-19, for ECSE/School Readiness services for one (1) student, three (3) days per week, at a weekly rate of $48.00. Total contract cost is estimated at $1,000.00, 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 request for a six (6) week math remediation teacher at CAAEP. Rod Syck would be the teacher for this class and be paid $25.88/hour, with hours to be submitted on a timesheet for payment. Time period for this contract will be February 4, 2013 - March 21, 2013. D. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by 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 posting for a 1.0 FTE Industrial Technology Teacher at Cloquet Senior High School, 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.

Review of Insurance Consultant Responses to RFP - Business Manager Kim Josephson reported that five responses were received and reference checks still need to be completed. It was suggested that the board members review the RFPs in the District Office with action to be taken at the next board meeting. All the board members agreed.

School Board Working Session - Superintendent Ken Scarbrough addressed the board about holding a special working session to have our current insurance consultant present more information on the Affordable Health Care Act and the implications it will have on our school district. The board members agreed to hold a special working session in the near future.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

MSBA Negotiations Seminar - Superintendent Ken Scarbrough and Board Member J. Crowley are scheduled to attend the session in Hinckley on February 11, 2013.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board

ATTEST:

Chair of the School Board

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