OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 BECKER AND OTTERTAIL COUNTIES, DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA 56501

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1 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 BECKER AND OTTERTAIL COUNTIES, DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA School Board Work Session Monday, February 12, :30 PM Detroit Lakes City Chambers The Work Session of the Board of Education held on Monday, February 12, 2018, was called to order at 5:32 P.M. by Board Chair Langworthy. Members present: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members absent: None. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to approve the Agenda for the Monday, February 12, 2018, School Board Work Session. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. The Board discussed outcomes of the Architectural Interviews for future building projects. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Foltz, to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 P.M. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. Respectfully submitted, John Steffl, Clerk OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 BECKER AND OTTERTAIL COUNTIES, DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA Regular School Board Meeting Monday, February 12, :30 P.M. Detroit Lakes City Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, February 12, 2018, was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Board Chair Langworthy. Members present: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members absent: None. Motion by Erickson, seconded by Steffl, to approve the Agenda with the addition of the Personnel Agenda Addendum for the February 12, 2018, Regular School Board Meeting. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. High School Principal Darren Wolf, gave an update on the positive impact the new attendance procedure has had on student attendance and data on academic achievements. Freshman Seminar Teachers Mike Labine and Aaron Swenson, and Science Teacher Steve Fode updated the Board on the progress of the Freshman Academy, detailing the five Essential Learner Outcomes: Academic Successes; Interpersonal Skills; Career Exploration; School/Civic Involvement; Technology. They are seeing an increase in academic achievement, student attendance, involvement of each student along with a supporting relationship with their parent/guardian. Integrating technology into the classroom has changed the way they teach and gives the students an upper hand in prepare for a career after high school. (EXHIBIT) Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to approve the following consent agenda and personnel addendum agenda items. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erikson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. A. Approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2018, Regular School Board Meeting, January 22, 2018 Special Board Meeting, and the January 29, 2018 Board Work Session. B. Approve K-12 computer checks # in the amount of $423, Hand payable checks # , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

2 , in the amount of $2,584, for a total of $3,008,818.08, including the voiding of checks #650687, , , , C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items. D. Approve the Pay Equity Report. (EXHIBIT) E. Approve the Board Committee Assignments for 2018 (Strategic Goal: Organizational Effectiveness) (EXHIBIT) F. Write Off of Food Service Accounts (EXHIBIT) G. Seek Quotes for Extension of Pupil Transportation Services for (EXHIBIT) H. Donations: 1) $1, for Detroit Lakes Public Schools from Arvig Enterprises, Inc. 2) $1, for Homeless Students from Congregational Church. 3) $ for Homeless Students from Congregational Church. 4) $ for Qwerty Robotics from SJE Rhombus. 5) $ for Qwerty Robotics from Bremer Bank. I. Approve Personnel Agenda Addendum. Motion by Erickson, seconded by Steffl, to approve the second reading and approval of Policy 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students Policy as presented. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Johnson, to approve the second reading and approval of Policy 525 Violence Prevention Policy as presented. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Steffl, seconded by Muckenhirn, to approve the first reading of Policy 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day Policy with the elimination of III. A. Note 2. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. The Board discussed provisions of a draft of the school calendar with final action to be taken at the April Board Meeting. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Foltz, to accept the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution of Concurrence. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Foltz to enter into negotiations to assist the district in a proposed building referendum project with Zerr Berg Architects. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Master Agreement with Education Minnesota Detroit Lakes. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Johnson, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: Foltz; Langworthy abstained (EXHIBIT) Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to adopt a Resolution appointing a Designated School Representative Doug Froke and a Designated School Board Representative David Langworthy for Membership in the MSHSL, as recommended. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Erickson, seconded by Johnson, to approve the first reading of Policy 611 Home Schooling Policy. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl, to approve the first reading of Policy 618 Assessment of Student Achievement Policy. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Proposal to MDE for Review and Comment for the Roosevelt/Middle School Parking Project. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Foltz, to approve the Request to Call for Bids for Roosevelt/Middle School Parking and Buses. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

3 Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to approve the Resolution calling for a Public Hearing for a Proposed Property Tax Abatement. Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Business Manager Ryan Tangen discussed the following items: Abatement Bonds for the Parking Project; School Sponsored Activities Bus; and Budget Revisions. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Foltz, to approve the K-12 Treasurer s Report as presented by the Business Manager Ryan Tangen. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. Motion by Erickson, seconded by Muckenhirn, to approve the minutes from the Tuesday, January 9, 2018, Transportation Committee Meeting. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to approve the minutes from the Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Facilities Meeting. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Motion by Johnson, seconded by Erickson, to approve the minutes from the Thursday, February 8, 2018, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl, to approve the minutes from the Tuesday, January 30, 2018, Activities Committee Meeting. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT) Renee Kerzman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology reported on Graduation Requirements and the need to update Policy 613. (EXHIBIT) Supt. Doug Froke reviewed the following information: February Enrollments; Board Yearly Timeline. (EXHIBIT) Board Chair Langworthy announced upcoming meetings. A Transportation Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 1:30 PM at the District Office. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Johnson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 P.M. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None. Respectfully submitted, John Steffl, Clerk PERSONNEL AGENDA February 12, ) Resignations: Emma Duncan, Rossman Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, effective January 26, ) Appointments: Emma Aanerud, Lincoln Education Center, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to 20 hours per week, effective February 16, Danny Arndt, Roosevelt Elementary, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective February 6, Whitney Benscoter, Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Deb Tucker, as outlined in the Long-Term Substitute Policy the salary will advance as prescribed, effective January 24, 2018 and continuing through approximately March 3, Maggy Doll, High School Head Girls Track Coach, at the rate of 11% of BA, Step 6, or a total contract amount of $4,484.37, effective January 12, 2018.

4 Melissa Gatheridge, 0.5 Long-Term Substitute Roosevelt Elementary 2 nd Grade Teacher for Lynn Cihak, as outlined in the Long-Term Substitute Policy the salary will advance as prescribed, effective January 22, 2018 and continuing through approximately February 16, Beatrice Hammack, Lincoln Education Center, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective January 22, Kayla Hildenbrand, Rossman Elementary, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective February 21, Emily Larson, Lincoln Education Center, ECFE School Readiness Instructional Assistant, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to 10 hours per week, and Sibling Care Provider, at the rate of $11.75 per hour, working on an as needed basis, effective January 23, 2018 and continuing through the end of the school year. Samantha Link, High School Prom Advisor, at the rate of 5% of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount of $1,850.20, effective January 12, Corey Mattison, Middle School, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective January 22, David Melgaard, Bus Garage, Part-Time Type III Driver, at the rate of $13.69 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective November 6, Amy Moors, Roosevelt Elementary, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective February 6, Nicole Motz, High School, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective January 22, Melissa Olson, Roosevelt Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective February 6, Samantha Pickrain, Middle School, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective February 21, Linda Vagle, Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, at the pro-rated of 9% of BA, Step 5, or a total contract amount of $2,853.69, effective December 11, Allison Voss, Rossman Elementary, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to hours per week, effective February 20, ) Amended Assignment: Sue Livermore, Roosevelt Elementary Title I Paraprofessional/Noon Duty Supervisor, to amend her schedule from 5 hours Noon Duty to 10 hours Noon Duty per week, effective January 19, ) Leave of Absence: Val Charbonneau, Central Kitchen Catering Cook, extending her leave from February 1, 2018 to March 1, Jill Jaeger, Central Kitchen Secretary/Cook, requests a leave of absence beginning December 16, 2017 and continuing through April 4, Julie Zimmerman, Lincoln Education Center, Child Educator, requests a leave of absence beginning December 15, 2017, for a duration to be determined. 5) Acknowledge Return from Leave of Absence: Kristi Paulson, Elementary Teacher, will return from her leave of absence effective for the school year. Peggy Werner, Early Childhood Education Teacher, will return from her leave of absence effective for the school year. PERSONNEL AGENDA ADDENDUM February 12, ) Resignation: Julie Storsved, Rossman Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, effective February 23, ) Amended Assignment: Jackie Jacobson, Lincoln Education Center, to amend her assignment from Parent Educator/ECFE Paraprofessional, working hours per week to Parent Educator, working up to 20 hours per week, effective February 12, ) Out-Of-State-Travel: Requests to attend the Career Academy Study March 4-7, 2018 Nashville, Tennessee: Keith Eckhoff-Instructional

5 Coach; Amy Erickson-Board Member; Jane Foltz-Board Member, Kylie Johnson-Board Member; Joshua Omang- Physical Education; Vern Schnathorst-School-to-Work; John Steffl-Board Member; Ryan Tangen-Business Manager; Darren Wolf-Principal.