INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA JANUARY 23, 2017 MEETINGS

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94
CLOQUET, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 23, 2017
MEETINGS

School Board Working Session Discussion - Community Education Director Ruth Reeves provided an update on Community Education, ongoing activities, etc. The Board thanked her for the presentation indicating they were very impressed with what is happening in Community Education.

Changes to the District Insurance Committee as it relates to school board representation were made, as follows: Dave Battaglia will be replaced on this committee by Nate Sandman. Jim Crowley and Dan Danielson will remain as listed and Duane Buytaert will serve as an Alternate to the committee.

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The regular board 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 January 23, 2017 at 6:17 p.m.

Roll Call - the following members were present on roll call:
Duane Buytaert
Dan Danielson
Dave Battaglia
Jim Crowley
Ted Lammi
Nate Sandman
Also present:
Ken Scarbrough, Superintendent
Candace Nelis, Business Manager
Regina Roemhildt, 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
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
RESOLVED by N. Sandman to approve the January 23, 2017 school board agenda, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Monday, December 9, 2017 school board minutes, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

OPEN FORUM AND RECEPTION OF DELEGATIONS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS
Paraprofessional Recognition Week - January 23 - 27. Superintendent Scarbrough read the Governor's Proclamation recognizing all paraprofessionals in the State of Minnesota, and thanked all our paraprofessionals for the work they do for our students.

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 Regina Roemhildt.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the January 23, 2017 Claims, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Pay Equity Implementation Report, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

CONSENT ITEMS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Consent Items, as follows:
1. Letter of Resignation:
Kimberly Pope, 5:30 Hours/Day Consistent Support/Noon Supervision Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School.

2. Recommendation of Employment:
NAME; POSITION; LOCATION; SALARY; EFFECTIVE
Debra Peterson; Future Problem Solving Coach; CMS & CHS; $914.00/Each, Total: $1,828.00; 11/1/16 - 4/15/17
Avery Bieri; 4 Hours/Day ECSE Para; FDLTCC Head Start; $15.86/Hour; January 24, 2017
3. Permission to Post Positions:
American Indian Education (AIE) After-School Program Aide at Cloquet Middle School. (2.5 Hours/Day/1 Day/Week @ $17.00/Hour)
N. Sandman seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Report on 2017-2018 Staffing Plan - Superintendent Scarbrough provided preliminary figures to the board members for their review. He recommended that and ad hoc committee be formed to review staffing plans with the move to the new middle school, etc. Preliminary figures show an additional 3 FTEs at this time, estimated at a cost of $176,000. Additional discussion will be needed for ADSIS, Dean of Students, etc. T. Lammi made a motion to appoint an AD Hoc Committee to review the proposed 2017-2018 Staffing Plan. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Board Members serving on the committee include Dave Battaglia, Jim Crowley, and Nate Sandman.

Superintendent Scarbrough asked that a Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee schedule a meeting to discuss some staffing patterns and responsibilities. A meeting will be scheduled soon.

OLD BUSINESS
There was nothing to report at this time.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT
The Student Enrollment Report as of January 18, 2017 was reviewed.
Open Enrollment Discussion- Superintendent Scarbrough reported that 13 open enrollment applications were received for Kindergarten, prior to the January 15th deadline. Additional open enrollment applications received for grades 1-12. We have not yet capped enrollment for any grades K-12. All the applications received for grades K-12 by January 15th will be approved. Kindergarten Round-up is scheduled for March 14th at Washington and March 16th at Churchill. Kindergarten numbers will be reported after Round-up takes place.

NEW BUSINESS
RESOLVED by D. Danielson to approve the increase of $2,500 to the Community Education credit card with Wells Fargo for a total $5,000 spending limit, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia to authorize Community Education to apply for the Pathways II Grant, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia to approve the 2016-2017 Contract for Special Education #31 - Evaluation, Consultation & Mentoring: Vision Services, for the time period January 12, 2017 - June 30, 2017. Contractor will provide program evaluation, consultation and mentoring: Vision services at a daily rate of $50.00 per hour and $50.00 travel time, and up to 25 hours per month with prior approval from the Special Education Director if hours are exceeded, plus mileage at the current IRS rate. The total estimated contract total is $12,000.00, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by N. Sandman to approve District Policy #107 - Policies and Procedures Regarding Students Residing on Indian Lands, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Danielson to approve the Cloquet Principals' Association Master Agreement for the time period July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Cloquet Special Education Contract for Service #34 for substitute interpreting services between Emily Engel and Cloquet ISD #94 for the 2016-2017 school year. The contract reflects interpreting services during the 2016-2017 school year at an hourly rate of $40.00. The total cost of the contract is estimated for $1,600.00, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Battaglia to approve the purchase of a John Deer 738 with a Snow Plow, Brush, and Soft Cab from Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment in the amount of $17,500, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
1. Cloquet School Board Information
--School Board Contact List
--School Board Adopted Schools List
--School Board Committee List

UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
1. January 25, 2017, LIEC & JOM Meetings, FDL Tribal Center, 5:00 p.m. JOM/6:00 p.m. LIEC
2. January 26, 2017, District Wellness Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Board Room
3. February 7, 2016 - POC Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m. at KA Trailer, CMS Construction Site

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair Duane Buytaert adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board
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Chair of the School Board