INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94 CLOQUET, MINNESOTA JULY 14, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94
CLOQUET, MINNESOTA
JULY 14, 2014
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 July 14, 2014 at 6:14 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call - the following Board members were present on roll call:
Gary Huard
Duane Buytaert
David Battaglia
Jim Crowley
Dan Danielson
Ted Lammi
Principal Present:
Steve Battaglia, CAAEP Principal
Also Present:
Ken Scarbrough, Superintendent
Tara Graves, American Indian Education Director
Gerard Sordelet, LIEC President
Regina Roemhildt, Education Minnesota-Cloquet Representative
Ruth Reeves, Community Education Director
Absent: Principals Connie Hyde, David Wangen, Tom Brenner, Warren Peterson, and Robbi Mondati.

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

APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the July 14, 2014 School Board Amended Agenda. D. Danielson seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. An addition to the agenda included the selection of an insurance consultant - New Business #7.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to approve the June 23, 2014 school board minutes. J. Crowley 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 Principal Steve Battaglia, Community Education Director Ruth Reeves, American Indian Education Director Tara Graves, and LIEC President Gerard Sordelet.

CLAIMS
RESOLVED by D. Battaglia that the School Board of Independent School District No. 94 hereby approves the claims, as presented: General - $1,971,395.53; Food Service - $97,212.92; Transportation - $41,099.82; Community Service - $143,123.02; Capital Outlay - $148,393.11; Building Construction - $0; Debt Redemption Fund - $163,937.50, OPEB Irrevocable Trust - $0; and OPEB Debt Service - $143,202.50 for a total of $2,708,364.40. Wire transfers: $900,000.00 on June 30, 2014, $260,000.00 on June 30, 2014, and $1,300,000.00 on July 15, 2014. Danielson moved the adoption of the resolution and it was declared adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

CONSENT ITEMS
Board Chair G. Huard made a motion to remove Appendix C-7 from the consent resolution and act on it separately. T. Lammi seconded the motion. J. Crowley made a motion to remove Appendix C-16 from the consent resolution and act on it separately. T. Lammi seconded the motion. J. Crowley made a motion to pull Appendix C-3 and C-19 from the consent resolution and act on them separately. T. Lammi seconded the motion. The above motions passed by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Discussion followed:
Appendix C-7 - Director of Buildings & Grounds - this position is included in the current AFSCME Custodial Unit. T. Lammi made a motion to table action on this recommendation until negotiations with the AFSCME Custodial Unit have been completed. D. Battaglia seconded the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. With no action being taken, the current contract will remain in place for the Buildings & Grounds Director position.
Appendix C-16 - Technology Integration and Instructional Support Specialist - Board member J. Crowley expressed concern about the salary for this position and how it relates to the ongoing negotiations with the District Technology Coordinator, whose position is included in the Non-Certified Administrative Support Association. This recommendation represents a $16,000 difference in salary between the two positions. Superintendent Scarbrough responded that this position will be part of the Teachers' Master Agreement as the staff member will be working with and instructing teachers, etc. Discussion followed. Board Member T. Lammi made a motion to approve the recommendation for hire, as presented. D. Danielson seconded the motion and it was approved by a five to one (5:1) yea vote of all members present on roll call. Board Member J. Crowley voted nay and asked that the minutes reflect that he objects to the $16,000 more in pay for this position than the District Technology Coordinator's position.
Appendix C-3 - Resignation of 1.0 FTE Earth Science Teacher at Cloquet Middle School - Board Member D. Buytaert made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and it was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.
Appendix C-19 - Permission to Post Position - Board Member D. Battaglia made a motion to approve the posting for a 1.0 FTE Earth Science Teacher at Cloquet Middle School, as presented. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was approved by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

DESIGNATE SCHOOL BOARD "ADOPTED" SCHOOLS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the School Board "Adopted Schools" for the 2014-2015 School Year, as follows:
Cloquet Area Alternative Education Programs (CAAEP) and Garfield School - Gary Huard
Churchill Elementary School - Ted Lammi
Washington Elementary School - Duane Buytaert
Cloquet Middle School - Dan Danielson
Cloquet Senior High School - Jim Crowley and Dave Battaglia
T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

2014-2015 SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES
RESOLVED by D. Danielson to approve the 2014-2015 School Board Committees, as revised for the 2014-2015 school year. Revisions include:
Community Education and Recreation Advisory Council: Ted Lammi added/Duane Buytaert removed
District Calendar/DAC: Duane Buytaert added/Ted Lammi removed
Ice Arena Committee: Duane Buytaert added
Salary Negotiations Committee for Education Minnesota - Cloquet: Ted Lammi and Dave Battaglia added/Dan Danielson removed
Salary Negotiations Committee for Superintendent, Principals, Business Managers, and Others: Dan Danielson added/Dave Battaglia removed
T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

DESIGNATE DEPOSITIORIES FOR FUNDS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Depositories for Funds, as presented. D. Danielson seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVE ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER AUTHORITY
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to approve the Electronic Funds Transfer Authority, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVE SECURITIES PLEDGES WITHDRAWL AUTHORITY
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to approve the Securities Pledges Withdrawal Authority, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVE DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
RESOLVED by J. Crowley to designate the Pine Journal to be the official newspaper of ISD #94 for the fiscal year 2014-2015, per the cost of $9.50 per column inch, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL ATTORNEY
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to authorize utilizing the services of Ratwick, Roszak & Maloney, and authorization for the superintendent and Kim Josephson of Regional Resources, Inc., to utilize services of other legal firms as deemed necessary during the time period July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVE GRANTING GENERAL CONTRACT AUTHORITY
RESOLVED by D. Battaglia to approve granting general contract authority, as presented. D. Danielson seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

APPROVE SALARIES, UTILITY BILLS, AND OTHER BILLS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to authorize the Clerk of ISD #94 to draw and sign orders upon the Treasurer, to be counter-signed by the Chair for the payments of Salaries, utility bills, and other bills that offer a discount for early payment as they become due for the time period July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Notice of Filing Dates for Election to the School Board, Cloquet, State of Minnesota, as presented. D. Danielson 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.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
MA Billing information was handed out. Ken referenced the amount that's been increased for Cloquet. Denise Risberg and Liz Sinisalo have been outstanding in helping with getting our information submitted.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
There was nothing to report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Alternative to Suspension Program - Superintendent Scarbrough reported that this program will involve schools and local government personnel working with students to effect long-term positive change to more positive behavior patterns. Principal Tom Brenner had a chance to visit the program in Wright County. He will provide additional information at the first meeting in August. No action is being recommended at this time.

RESOLVED by D. Danielson to approve the transportation services contract with Cloquet Transit, Inc. for the FY 2014-2015 and FY 2015-2016 school years, as presented. T. Lammi 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 Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) membership dues for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $7,322.00, as presented. T. Lammi 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 Just Kids Dental Memorandum of Understanding to provide dental services for the 2014-2015 school year, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Danielson to approve the Agreement for American Indian participation in Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) activities at Cloquet ISD #94 and Fond du Lac Ojibwe School for the 2014-2015 school year, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to approve the Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. Working Agreement for the 2014-2015 program year, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

Insurance Consultant Broker - Board Member T. Lammi made a motion to approve the proposal from Paul Pederson to provide insurance consultant services to the District for the time period September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015, as presented. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and it was approved by a five to one (5:1) yea vote of all members present on roll call. Board Member J. Crowley voted nay.

AGENDA ADDENDUMS
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to approve the Range Mental Health Center, Inc. 2014-2015 ADAPT School Contract, as presented. D. Battaglia seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to approve the employment of Heather Gould as a B-2 teacher for the time period July 1 - mid-August, 2014. Rate of pay will be $29.74/Hour for up to 15 hours, as presented. D. Danielson seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.

UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Cloquet School Board Election Filing at Central Office
July 29, 2014 - August 12, 2014
2. 2014 Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Summer Seminar
Monday, August 4, 2014 - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
3. Negotiations with Non-Certified Administrative Support Association
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 4:30 p.m., Garfield School Board Room

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Clerk of the School Board
ATTEST:
Chair of the School Board