MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ISD #361 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, :00 p.m.

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ISD #361 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, :00 p.m. School Board Members present: Robin Baumchen, Gerald Bolstad, Roger Jerome, Mark Lassila, Amy Hardwig-Eberspacher and Don Langan School Board Members absent: Darrell Wagner Media Present: The Daily Journal, KGHS-KSDM Radio T. Everson, Falls High School Principal, introduced Anna Remus, the student representative to serve on the school board. Moved by G. Bolstad, seconded by R. Jerome to approve the agenda as amended by adding item 4.1 resignation of Ann Baron and item 4.2 appointment of Mark Lassila to remainder of A. Baron s term and removing the resolution for exclusion of a student. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by G. Bolstad, seconded by M. Lassila to accept the resignation of A. Baron as school board member effective immediately. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Member G. Bolstad publicly thanked A. Baron for her years of service to the district and her contribution to the board. Superintendent Langan also commended A. Baron for her preparedness and positive service to the board. Moved by G. Bolstad, seconded by R. Jerome to appoint Mark Lassila to fill the board vacancy until the expiration of the term on December 30, A roll call vote was taken with those voting in favor: A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, R. Baumchen, G. Bolstad, and R. Jerome and those voting against: none; resolution passed Jon Voss from Northern Star Online gave a brief presentation of their philosophy and practice for delivering on-line learning. Moved by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, seconded by G. Bolstad to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 20, 2007 and the special meeting of September 7, Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by A. Hardwig-Eberpacher, seconded by M. Lassila to approve the bills due and payable amounting to $362, including check numbers through Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, seconded by G. Bolstad to accept the program consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

2 8.1.1 Approve donations for the month of August in the amount of $4, /16/07 SMDC; AD/Dis $ /21/07 BOISE; School Calendars $ /21/07 Super One; School Calendars $ /21/07 Dominos; School Calendars $ /21/07 Super Value; School Calendars $ /21/07 Meyers; School Calendars $ /21/07 Bremer Bank; School Calendars $ /21/07 Tru Star; School Calendars $ /29/07 Cine 5; School Calendars $ /29/07 North Star Electric; Prj. Read $ /29/07 Betty Henrickson; Prj. Read $ Certify the proposed 2007 Levy payable in 2008 to earn the maximum state aids and levy revenue for education as authorized under Minnesota Statutes Authorize Superintendent to negotiate contract between ISD 361 and RRCC for shared facility usage Approve a contract between Mesabi Range Community and Technical College and ISD 361 for concurrent enrollment for the academic year Approve a contract with Nagurski Studios for school pictures for the and school year. Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher to accept the personnel consent agenda items. Motion carried by a unanimous vote Appoint Kevin Grover as the High School Section 504 officer and Jerry Hilfer as the elementary Section 504 officer for the school Hire Kayla Gilbert as a.20 FTE art instructor for the school year in accord with the master agreement between ISD 361 and Local 331 and contingent upon receipt of a personnel variance from the Board of Teacher Licensing Hire Rosa Christianson as an hourly ESL instructor for 3.25 hrs/day, four days per wek, 138 student days and three inservice 6.5 hours per day Hire Rachel Amdahl as the Student Council Advisor in accord with Schedule C of the master agreement between ISD 361 and Local Appoint Ardel Hendrickson as the National Honor Society Advisor Accept the resignation of Charlie Anderson as Head Boys Trask coach effective immediately Accept the resignation of Paul Hjelle as Assistant Boys Hockey Coach effective immediately Approve the hire of Katie Lucca as a health aide for 2.5 hours per student school day with a wage of $13.00 effective immediately.

3 8.2.9 Approve the hire of Jamie Hell as an Educational Support Professional effective September 4, 2007 in accord with the master Approve the hire of Lisa Broadt as an Educational Support Professional effective September 4, 2007 in accord with the master Approve the hire of Amber Jensen as an Educational Support Professional effective September 10, 2007 in accord with the master Approve the hire of Melissa Trickel as an Educational Support Professional effective September 17, 2007 in accord with the master Approve the hire of Kim Nelson as an Educational Support Professional effective no earlier than October 22, 2007 in accord with the master Approve the hire of Danni Kallerman as an Educational Support Professional effective September 17, 2007 in accord with the master Member G. Bolstad introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION PETITIONING KOCHICHING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ESTABLISH A TAXING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING YOUTH ACTIVITIES It is petitioned that a taxing district be established using Independent School District #361 boundaries. The taxing capacity of ISD #361 would be the basis for all taxes levied for the purpose of establishing, supporting and sustaining the operational cost for youth activities. The governmental unit defined to govern, direct and manage the youth programs and its operational budget would be the International Falls Recreation Commission, a duly formed joint powers organization comprised of International falls City Council, and School District #361 Board Members. The mechanical processes necessary for levy, collection of tax district revenues and disbursement of revenue used to be ultimately received by the International Falls Recreation Commission would be determined by the Koochiching County Commissioners. The above motion was duly seconded by member R. Jerome upon which a roll call vote was taken: Those voting for: M. Lassila, A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, R. Baumchen, G. Bolstad, R. Jerome Those voting against: none Motion was duly passed. Moved by R. Jerome, seconded by M. Lassila to approve the Systems Accountability Report for the school year. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

4 T. Everson, Falls High School Principal gave the following report: Enrollment is currently at 668 which is down four from last year at this time. NWEA testing will be conducted from October 3-31 st. October 8 th is an inservice for district teachers with in-house technology training on the agenda. The first parent-teacher conference for Falls High School is October 9 th from 5:00 8:30 p.m. The seventh and eighth grade remedial courses have been filled and materials ordered. G. Hilfer, Falls Elementary/West End Elementary Principal gave the following report: He reviewed the testing schedule for NWEA An application for a grant for tutoring and social skills for at-risk students was applied for but denied. Total requests far exceeded the money available. Enrollment for K-6 is 627 which is down 25 from last year. The second grade will visit Voyageurs National Park on October 4 th & 5 th Tues. October 9 th is Fire Prevention Day with grades 1 & 2 visiting the Fire Hall and the fire department will bring a fire truck over for the kindergarten students to view. The Crisis Response Team has met and reviewed the plan. One building evacuation drill has been conducted to date. Don Langan, Superintendent of Schools gave the following report: A thank-you was received from Warroad schools for the donation of used health textbooks. The Holler-Carson Lupie Reunion Group donated $1841 to Falls Elementary. Our appeal for attendance for AYP has been denied. A request to raise substitute teacher pay rates will be brought to the board next month. He toured the school trust lands with a group of politicians. The Board should be aware of outdoor facility needs to look at such as scoring areas by softball areas, creating one concession area to serve the baseball and softball fields and outdoor restroom facilities. G. Bolstad added that the stadium press box needs more space also. The Special Education Cooperative accepted our application for receipt of services. 510 negotiations will meet again next week. Amy Hardwig-Eberspacher reported that the Community Education Advisory Committee met and reviewed summer programs and upcoming offerings. They are soliciting new members and have appointed Shelby Dowty as the new chair.

5 G. Bolstad reported the Recreation Commission would be meeting next week and focusing on the taxing district. Anna Remus reported that the Student council meets every Thursday morning. They are working on Homecoming Week activities to include a all-activities sports feed, powder puff football, peach fuzz volleyball, bonfire, dance. Other upcoming projects discussed are a school beautification project, Santas Workshop, blood drive, Adopt-A-Highway and blankets for foster children. Moved by G. Bolstad, seconded by A. Hardwig-Eberspacher to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Attest: A. Hardwig-Eberspacher, Clerk