INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 94
CLOQUET, MINNESOTA
JUNE 23, 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 June 23, 2014 at 6:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - the following Board members were present on roll call:
Gary Huard
Duane Buytaert
Jim Crowley
Ted Lammi
Principals Present:
Tom Brenner, CMS Principal
Connie Hyde, Washington Elementary School Principal
Robbi Mondati, CAAEP Principal/CHS Assistant Principal
Also Present:
Ken Scarbrough, Superintendent
Regina Roemhildt, Education Minnesota-Cloquet Representative
Ruth Reeves, Community Education Director
Absent: Principals David Wangen and Warren Peterson, American Indian Education Director Tara Graves, and LIEC President Gerard Sordelet.
Copies of resolutions are on file in the Superintendent's Office.
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APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the June 23, 2014 School Board Amended Agenda. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the June 9, 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
Lisa South, Spanish Teacher/Advisor presented an overview of the recent Costa Rica Trip taken by 24 students and five adults.
Building reports were provided by the principals, Community Education Director, and Education Minnesota - Cloquet representative.
CONSENT ITEMS
RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the following Consent Items, as presented:
1. Accept the following resignation letters:
Heather Kranz, 4 Hours/Day ASD Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School, effective June 17, 2014.
Joseph Lorenzi, 5:45 Hours/Day EBD Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School, effective June 5, 2014.
2. Employment recommendations:
NAME; POSITION; SALARY; LOCATION; EFFECTIVE DATE
Misty Wittkop; Sign Language Interpreter for 6.5 Hours/Day; $23.78/Hour; Churchill School; August 25, 2014
Kyle Wordelman; 1.0 FTE EBD Teacher; $42,014.00; CAAEP; August 21, 2014
Nicole Vegar; 1.0 FTE LD Teacher; $46,879.00; Middle School; August 21, 2014
David Perry; 1.0 FTE EBD Teacher; $43,740.00; CAAEP - Our Savior's; August 21, 2014
Emma Dunsmore; High School Aide; $7.25/Hour; Kids' Corner SACC; June 24, 2014
Allison Vanneste; Program Aide; $9.54/Hour Kids' Corner SACC; June 24, 2014
Alexa Lee; Program Aide; $9.54/Hour; Kids' Corner SACC; June 24, 2014
Andrea Cacek; Increase in FTE for a total .664 (Art Teacher); $40,334.87; Washington School; August 22, 2014
Sarah Kulig; Increase in FTE for a total .81 (.172 FTE - Physical Education Teacher/.664 FTE Music Teacher); $33,264.63; Washington School; August 22, 2014
3. Approve the termination of the 4 Hours/Day Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraprofessional position at Washington Elementary School due to no longer have the need for this position for the 2014-2015 School Year.
4. Approve the termination of Kim Ojibway, Program Assistant at Li'l Lumberjacks Learning Center, effective June 16, 2014, due to violation of school policy.
5. Approve the following position postings:
6.5 Hours/Day Academic Tutor at Washington Elementary School due to a staff resignation.
1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher at Churchill Elementary School - newly added position due to current class sizes of over 20 students per section and expected new student enrollments.
8 Hours/Day Program Assistant at Li'l Lumberjacks Learning Center due to a staff vacancy.
D. Buytaert 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
There was nothing to report at this time.
SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
There was nothing to report at this time.
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve the Cloquet Special Education Contracts for Service #1, #2, and #3, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to accept the AFSCME Council #65 - Desire to negotiate notices from the Clerical, Dietary, and Paraprofessionals Units, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call. Duane/Jim
RESOLVED by T. Lammi to approve District Policy #514 - Bullying Prohibition as presented and waiving the normal three readings. J. Crowley 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 Bread and Milk Bids for the 2014-2014 school year, as presented. J. Crowley 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 Classification and Wage Scale for Non-Licensed Personnel 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 Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Minnesota - Duluth for College in the Schools (CITS) Programming 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 T. Lammi to approve the Resolution Approving a Facilities Plan, as presented. D. Buytaert seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.
RESOLVED by D. Buytaert to accept the Desire to Negotiate with the Principals' Association, as presented. J. Crowley seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.
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AGENDA ADDENDUMS
RESOLVED by J. Crowley to approve the Culturally Based Arts Integration (CBAI) staff contract extensions, as presented. T. Lammi seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by unanimous yea vote of all members present on roll call.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Negotiations with Non-Certified Administrative Support Association
Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 4:15 p.m., Board Room
2. Cloquet School Board Election Filing at Central Office
July 29, 2014 - August 12, 2014
3. 2014 Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Summer Seminar
Monday, August 4, 2014 - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Board Chair G. Huard adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Clerk of the School Board
ATTEST:
Chair of the School Board
