Regular Meeting of the School Board Independent School District 88 New Ulm, Minnesota

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1 Regular Meeting of the School Board Independent School District 88 New Ulm, Minnesota A regular meeting of the Independent School District 88 School Board, New Ulm, Minnesota was held on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in the District Boardroom. Members present: Jon Schiro, Melissa Sunderman, Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, and Christie Dewanz. Absent: Steve Gag and Matt Ringhofer. Also present: Superintendent Jeff Bertrang and Business Manager Myrna Meunier. Press: Connor Cummiskey, and Michael Koob. Guests: 4. The meeting was called to order by Chair Duane Winter at 6:00 p.m. Agenda Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Denny Waloch, to approve the agenda with the yellow supplement as presented. (Approved 5-0) Public Forum to Hear from District Residents about Operating Levies The public forum was held from 6:05-6:29 p.m. Chair Winter shared information regarding the district finances, the operating referendums which are currently in place, results from the Parent Survey on Operating Referendum, information about the budget/program adjustments over the past five years and the enrollment history. Carol Ackerson read a statement asking the board and community to renew the levy to provide students the tools to succeed. She mentioned she represented the conservative elderly population. A letter from Heather Bregel was shared indicating she was in favor of leaving the levy expire, indicated the budget was in good shape and she has provided support in the past. Russ Haeber read the paper and wanted to know if the district has enough money, why ask for more. He then mentioned understanding the levy sunsets and we are only asking to extend it. Minutes Motion by Denny Waloch, second by Christie Dewanz, to approve the minutes for the regular school board meeting held on June 22, 2017 and Study Session held on July 13, 2017 as presented. (Approved 5-0) Consent Agenda Personnel Resignations Accepted the resignation, with appreciation and regret, from: Bohlke, Elizabeth Kids Connection Adult Staff Member DeCann, Laura ECFE School Readiness Teacher Henning, Donna ECFE Eagles Preschool Teacher Treleven, Ryan Jefferson Media Assistant

2 Terminations Approved the termination of B.Z., High School custodian, effective June 1, 2017 and the termination of D.W., Middle School Custodian, effective June 23, Employment Approved the employment of: Derksen, Brad Custodian New Ulm Middle School Frank, Guidance New Ulm High Amanda Counselor School Geister- Science New Ulm High Jones, Teacher School Matthew Hauth, Nicole FACS Teacher New Ulm High Soboleva, Irina Suess, Jenna Treleven, Ryan Wangensteen, Katherine Winter, Sara.5 FTE Elem. SPED Teacher/.5 FTE SPED TOSA for district School Jefferson/Dist. 1.0 FTE plus additional 15 days for district work 10-month Secretary Technology Trainer LT Substitute Jefferson Teacher Elementary English Teacher New Ulm High School 1.0 FTE B21, Step 1 $13.31/hr 1.0 FTE Step 07, Lane MA 1.0 FTE Step 01, Lane BA 1.0 FTE Step 08, Lane BA Step 9, Lane BA50/MA10 $48,673 $37,937 $45,502 $56, New Ulm 201 days B21, Step 4 $13.89/hr Middle School Annex 1.0 FTE $17.00/hr 60 days Step 01, Lane BA 1.0 FTE Step 06, Lane MA Jefferson Elementary Summer School Summer school has been cancelled. Co-curricular Assignments Approved the co-curricular contracts as presented. $12, $47,307 Reassignment of Para Molly Yocum, health aide at New Ulm High School, transferred to New Ulm Middle School. Her change in hours is from 5 hrs/day to 6.75 hrs/day, five days/week. Motion by Melissa Sunderman, second by Jon Schiro, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. (Approved 5-0) Reports and Correspondence Superintendent s Report by Jeff Bertrang, Supt.; Activities Committee Report by Christie Dewanz; Negotiations Committee Reports by Jon Schiro, Denny Waloch and Christie Dewanz; and Announcements by Duane Winter.

3 Action Business Services Bills for Audit and Budget Report Motion by Denny Waloch, second by Jon Schiro, to approve the bills for audit as presented in the total amount of $2,445, and accept the board budget report as presented. (Approved 5-0) Electronic Fund Transfers Motion by Jon Schiro, second by Melissa Sunderman, to remove Korynn Fischer from the list of individuals allowed to complete electronic fund transfers on behalf of ISD 88. (Approved 5-0) Motion by Jon Schiro, second by Christie Dewanz, to authorize Jenna Krzmarzick to make electronic fund transfers on behalf of ISD 88, according to Minnesota Statutes, for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. (Approved 5-0) Adoption of Handbooks Motion by Melissa Sunderman, second by Denny Waloch, to adopt the Parent/Student and Faculty Handbooks for Washington Learning Center, Jefferson Elementary School, New Ulm Middle School, New Ulm High School, and the Activities Handbook. (Approved 5-0) Adoption of Literacy Plan Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Jon Schiro, to adopt the ISD #88/New Ulm Public Schools Literacy Plan as presented. (Approved 5-0) Minnesota School Boards Association Membership Renewal Motion by Denny Waloch, second by Christie Dewanz, to approve the renewal with Minnesota School Boards Association Dues in the amount of $6, and Policy Services Renewal in the amount of $ (Approved 5-0) Brown County Health Services Contract for Motion by Jon Schiro, second by Melissa Sunderman, to approve the Health Services Contract with Brown County for the school year in the amount of $69, as presented. (Approved 5-0) Resolution Approving School District #88 Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan Member Christie Dewanz, introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHOOL DISTRICT #88 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE TEN-YEAR PLAN BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of District #88, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The School Board of School District #88 has approved the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten-Year Plan for its facilities for The various components of this plan are attached. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Denny Waloch, and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Jonathan Schiro, Melissa Sunderman, Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz; Absent: Steve Gag and Matt Ringhofer; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 5-0)

4 Dissolution of Current Wrestling Cooperative with New Ulm High School, Cathedral High School, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (GFW) High School, and Wenninger Academy Motion by Jon Schiro, second by Christie Dewanz, to dissolve the cooperative sponsorship of wrestling between New Ulm High School, Cathedral High School, GFW High School and Wenninger Academy for the school year. (Approved 5-0) Resolution to Approve a New Wrestling Cooperative with New Ulm High School, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop High School, Cathedral High School, Sleepy Eye High School and Sleepy Eye-St. Mary s High School Member Denny Waloch introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been negotiated and drafted regarding the cooperative sponsorship of a joint high school wrestling program. WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed draft is attached and incorporated by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the school Board of Independent School District No. 88, as follows: 1. That the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement be and hereby is approved; 2. That the Chairman and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement and to make the required application to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota State High School League; and 3. That this resolution shall be effective only upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Governing Board or School Board of the cooperating school(s) or school district(s). The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Melissa Sunderman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Melissa Sunderman, Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, and Jon Schiro; Absent: Steve Gag and Matt Ringhofer; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 5-0) Resolution Relating to Accepting Donations from the Unified Eagles Booster and New Ulm Music Booster Clubs Member Denny Waloch introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM THE UNIFIED EAGLES BOOSTER AND NEW ULM MUSIC BOOSTER CLUBS WHEREAS, There are several separate athletic booster clubs supporting New Ulm Schools programs. WHEREAS, Donations of separate boosters, accepted by the school district, can cause issues with Title XI of the Federal Code.

5 WHERAS, The district desires to minimize fundraising by students and work with a unified booster to oversee all fundraising efforts to support school programs. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 88 that effective September 1, 2017, the board will only accept donations from the Unified Eagle Booster and New Ulm Music booster organizations. This board will no longer consider separate booster organization donations. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Christie Dewanz, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, Melissa Sunderman, and Jon Schiro; Absent: Steve Gag and Matt Ringhofer; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 5-0) Resolution to Accept Donations Member Melissa Sunderman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 88, as follows that the following donations be accepted with appreciation: Donor Item Donated Designation M.R. Paving & Excavating, Skid Steer Rental, Skid, New Ulm High School Inc. Preparation of Building Pad, Move Shed, ten hours of labor for four people, donation totalling $ New Ulm Youth Wrestling Mat Lift valued at New Ulm High School Association Annette Perry/The Clothing Depot $12, pairs of pants Washington Learning Center Nurse s Office Optimist Club of New Ulm $ School Supply Bags for ECFE Screening Optimist Club of New Ulm $ ECFE Halloween Party Optimist Club of New Ulm $ Youth Energy Summit, New Ulm Middle School The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Christie Dewanz, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, Jon Schiro, Melissa Sunderman; Absent: Steve Gag and Matt Ringhofer; the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 5-0) Upcoming Meetings Board member district building tours will be held on Thursday, August 17 th at 6:30 p.m. The next regular school board meeting will be held on, Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Offices Boardroom, 414 South Payne Street

6 and Study Session will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the District Conference Room. Adjournment Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Melissa Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. (Approved 5-0) The complete minutes and all documents relating to this meeting are available for review and are on file in the office of the superintendent, District Offices, 414 South Payne Street, New Ulm, Minnesota. A digital recording of board proceedings is available by contacting the superintendent s office. Independent School District 88 New Ulm, Minnesota By: Christie Dewanz, Acting Clerk