INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 12, 2016 MEETINGS

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94
CLOQUET, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 12, 2016
MEETINGS

The special meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 was called to order by Board Chair Duane Buytaert in the City of Cloquet, on December 12, 2016 at 6:03 p.m.

The following members were present on roll call:
Duane Buytaert, Chair
Dan Danielson
Dave Battaglia
Jim Crowley
Ted Lammi
Gary Huard (Absent)

Superintendent Ken Scarbrough reviewed a draft copy of the Cloquet School District's World's Best Workforce Plan Summary, as is required by the Minnesota Department of Education. The plan will be finalized and presented to the school board for their final review and approval at the Monday, January 9, 2017 meeting. A draft copy of the plan can be found on the District's website at www.isd94.org under the Curriculum Tab.

There being nothing further to discuss during the special school board meeting, Board Chair Duane Buytaert adjourned the special meeting at 5:47 p.m.

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The School Board Working Session was called to order at 5:51 p.m.

Due to the absence of the Board Chair, J. Crowley made a motion to appoint D. Danielson as Acting Board Chair for the regular meeting. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and it was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present. Board member D. Danielson made a motion to appoint D. Battaglia as Acting Clerk for the regular meeting. J. Crowley seconded the motion and it was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present.

Superintendent Scarbrough reviewed the proposed Board Agenda and asked if the board members had any questions. With regard to the Staffing Considerations for the 2017-2018 school year, the superintendent was asked to explain what an eight-day cycle meant as it related to the staffing proposal being presented.

There being nothing further to discuss, the working session was adjourned by Acting Board Chair Dan Danielson at 5:59 p.m.

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Truth in Taxation Hearing - the hearing was called to order by Acting Board Chair Dan Danielson at 6:00 p.m. Superintendent Scarbrough explained that this is an actual hearing where the District presents the levy as a whole on what the business manager is presenting or if the school board would like something differently done. The levy will need to be certified during the regular meeting.

Business Manager Candace Nelis proceeded to review the proposed tax levy for 2016 pay 2017. The District is realizing a 4.9% reduction. She also provided the board members with a handout that shows what the effect of under-levying would mean on an average home in Cloquet. As an example, for a $130,000 home, under-levying would save the homeowner $31.00/year.

The Tax Levy Hearing was adjourned by Acting Board Chair Dan Danielson at 6:27 p.m.

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The regular board meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 was called to order by Acting Board Chair Dan Danielson, in the City of Cloquet, on December 12, 2016 at 6:34 p.m.

Roll Call - the following members were present on roll call:
Duane Buytaert, Chair (Absent)
Dan Danielson, Clerk
Dave Battaglia
Jim Crowley
Gary Huard (Absent)
Ted Lammi
Also present:
Ken Scarbrough, Superintendent
Candace Nelis, Business Manager
Anne Schmidt, ED MN - Cloquet
Teresa Angell, AIE Director
Ruth Reeves, Community Education Director
Anja Maijala, Student School Board Representative
Jay Boder, Student School Board Representative (Absent)
Principals Present:
Warren Peterson, Cloquet Senior High School
Steve Battaglia, Cloquet Senior High School
Robbi Mondati, Washington Elementary School, (Absent)
David Wangen, Churchill Elementary School
Tom Brenner, Cloquet Middle School
Connie Hyde, Cloquet Area Alternative Education Programs (CAAEP), (Absent)

Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
Superintendent Ken Scarbrough asked to have the World's Best Workforce and Truth and Taxation resolutions added to the Board Agenda for action to be taken on them.

RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the December 12, 2016, meeting agenda, with the above additions, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

TRUTH AND TAXATION
Board Member T. Lammi made a motion to approve the tax levy as presented, with the exception of under-levying $300,000 of deferred maintenance. J. Crowley seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The motion was defeated by a three to one (3:1) nay vote. Board Members D. Danielson, D. Battaglia and J. Crowley voted nay; Board Member T. Lammi voted yea.

RESOLVED by D. Danielson to approve the 2016 school levy for taxes payable in 2017, and that the levies be appropriated to the following funds, as outlined: Total General - $2,293,712.01; Community Service - $250,247.30; Debt Service - Voter Approved - $3,297,837.44; OPEB/Pension - $469,281.96, for a Grand Total Certified Levy of $6,311,078.71, as presented (copy on file in the Superintendent's Office). D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by a three to one (3:1) yea vote of all members present on roll call. Board Members D. Danielson, D. Battaglia and J. Crowley voted yea; Board Member T. Lammi voted nay.

WORLD'S BEST WORKFORCE SUMMARY PLAN
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Cloquet Public School District's 2016-2017 World's Best Workforce Summary Plan, as presented. J Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the Monday, November 28, 2016 meeting minutes as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OPEN FORUM
Reports were provided by building principals, the Community Education Director, the American Indian Education Director, Student School Board Representative Anja Maijala, and Education Minnesota - Cloquet Representative Leanne Schmidt.

Community Member Michelle Young addressed the school board regarding the situation with her sheds, buffer of trees and possible fencing around her property on 18th Street next to the new middle school construction.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the December 12, 2016 Claims, Final June 2016 Treasurer's Report; Final July 2016 Treasurer's Report; Final August 2016 Treasurer's Report; Final September 2016 Treasurer's Report, October 2016 Treasurer's Report; November 2016 Hand Checks; $300,00.00 Wire Transfer on November 30, 2016; $1,100,000.00 Wire Transfer on November 30, 2016, as presented: General - $2,457,788.86; Food Service - $118,560.81; Transportation - $169,388.57; Community Service - $181,816.60; Capital Outlay - $59,549.23; Building Construction - $4,965,546.75; Debt Redemption Fund - $0; OPEB Irrevocable Trust - $56,590.45; and OPEB Debt Service - $0, for a total of $8,009,241.27. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

CONSENT ITEMS
RESOLVED by D. Battaglia to approve the following Consent Items:

1. Letters of Resignation:
Chris Isakson, Kids Corner Program Aide, effective December 20, 2016.
Richelle Anderson, Community Education Dance Advisor, effective December 4, 2016.

2. Recommendation of Employment:
NAME; POSITION; LOCATION; SALARY; EFFECTIVE
-Heather McCall; 5:45 Hours/Day CS Paraprofessional; CAAEP; $15.86/Hour; 12/6/16
-Frankie Graves; 6.5 Hours/Day AIE Academic Tutor; High School; $15.86/Hour; 12/5/16
-Holly Pellerin; Increase of .256 FTE as an Ojibwe Language Teacher (add to .2 FTE for a total .456 FTE, effective 12/6/16); Middle School; $12,728.55; 12/6/16
-Angela Garbett; 6 Hours/Week Homebound Svcs.; Middle School; $29.01/Hour; 12/5/16
-Heather Snesrud; 6.25 Hours/Day CS Paraprofessional; Washington; $15.86/Hour; 12/5/16
3. Permission to Post Positions:
-.2 FTE Ojibwe Language Teacher at Cloquet Middle School.
-Long-Term 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher at Washington Elementary School.
J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the increase in hours to Brandon Conklin's time from 4.0 Hours/Day to 6.5 Hours/Day Consistent Support Paraprofessional at Cloquet Senior High School for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. Start date will be December 12, 2016. The rationale for the request is to meet the needs of the new enrollment of a DCD S/P student at Cloquet Senior High School. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia to approve the posting of the following Consistent Support paraprofessionals at Churchill Elementary School: 5.23 Hours/Day - for an additional 45 minutes/day of academic and behavior support for a special needs student on an IEP; 5.25 Hours/Day - for an additional 2:45 hours/day of consistent behavior support for a special needs student on an IEP. Both of these positions were previously 2.5 hours/day non-union aide positions, with the increase in time they will become union positions, thereby eliminating both non-union aide positions. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to discuss at this time.

SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
There was nothing to report at this time.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT
The Student Enrollment Report as of December 7, 2016 was reviewed.

NEW BUSINESS
RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the Commissioning Services for the Cloquet Middle School and ECFE Addition Contract Award Recommendations made by Kraus-Anderson, as presented: Middle School - Dunham Consulting Engineering - $38,800.00; ECFE Addition - Dunham Consulting Engineering - $17,100.00. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the amended District Policy #509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students, after holding two readings and waiving the third reading, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Corrections made included taking out Item #3 and changing students to children in Item #5 under the heading "Open Enrollment Placement" A.

Staffing Considerations for 2017-2018 School Year - Superintendent Ken Scarbrough provided a summary of the handout regarding Cloquet Faculty Staffing Considerations for 2017-2018. District administration is reviewing staffing needs for the next school year and need to address staffing plans a little earlier than normal, as they are planning a major restructuring of where students will be attending school. The superintendent is not asking for school board action on any of the staffing plans until the first meeting in January. Staffing considerations presented include the following: Fifth grade classroom teachers will be moved creating an eight-section (8) school, specialists in the areas of physical education, art, music, and special education will also need to be addressed. Other staffing considerations include the addition of an Assistant Principal at the middle school next year due to gaining over 200 students from the moving of fifth grade; additional secretarial time; an additional 1.0 FTE ADSIS staff member, etc.

Community member Sandy Crowley addressed the Board regarding the proposed Washington Elementary music staffing for next school year. She expressed concerns about the possibility of music time being reduced and additional time being added to art. She doesn't mind an additional art class being added, but stated it shouldn't be added at the expense of losing music time.

The administration will be doing some additional work on the staffing considerations and bring back a final proposal for the Board's review and consideration at the next meeting on January 9, 2017.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Churchill Elementary School Health and Wellness Newsletter, December 2016
District Holiday Office Hours

UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
December 13, 2016 - District Insurance Committee Meeting @ 3:45 p.m., Board Room
January 3, 2017 - POC Meeting @ 4:00 p.m., KA Trailer - CMS Construction Site

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss Acting Board Chair Dan Danielson adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board
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Chair of the School Board