MISSION STATEMENT St. Cloud Area School District 742

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1 MISSION STATEMENT St. Cloud Area School District 742 Our Mission is to create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower, and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today s and tomorrow s society. Board of Education St. Cloud Area School District 742 St. Cloud, Minnesota January 22, :00 PM City Hall ******************************************** PLEASE NOTE: Meetings held at the City Hall are broadcast live on Cable Channel 187 and rebroadcast on subsequent Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. ******************************************** NOTE: If you have a disability, and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please contact Student Services at v/tty, , at least one week in advance of the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL BOARD MEETING AGENDA I. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION - Roll Call) The consent agenda consists of noncontroversial items that the Board adopts routinely without debate. Any single member may remove an item from the consent agenda by requesting removal at the time the consent agenda is moved for adoption. The full text of items approved by consent may be found at the conclusion of the agenda. (7:05-7:10) A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Minutes (Meetings of December 18, 2014; January 5, 2015; and January 14, 2015) C. Approval of Payment of Bills and Other Financial Transactions in the grand total amount of $5,481, D. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report for December, 2014 E. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report for December, 2014 F. Approval of Personnel Staff Changes G. Acceptance of Grant Awards/Donations H. Authorization of Natalie Prasch as Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative for Title III 1

2 I. Approval for Submission of Grant Application J. Quarterly Expenditures for Board Members II. INFORMATION ITEMS A. District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation Presentation (7:10-7:25) Barclay Carriar, President of the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) Board of Directors, will present an update of the Foundation's activities and a preview of the 2015 Nights of the Stars event, scheduled for February 20 and 21, B. Strategic Plan Update (7:25-7:50) Joni Olson, Executive Director of Student Achievement/Strategic Alignment, along with Tami DeLand, Tracy Flynn Bowe, and Lori Posch, will present an update in each of the priority results areas identified for this school year. C. Summary of January Work Session & Preview of February Work Session (7:50-8:00) The topics of the Board Work Session held on January 14, 2015, were MMR/AYP Update, Talent Development and Accelerated Services Task Force Recommendations, and Levy Discussion. Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, will provide a summary. Dr. Baisch will preview the topics scheduled for the February Board Work Session, which will be 1:1 Initiative & Technology Planning, Literacy Plan Update, and Levy Discussion. III. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS A. Sale of Bonds to Finance Projects Included in the Ten Year Facility Plan (ACTION) (8:00-8:10) 9 Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, will present information. A copy of the resolution is attached. These bonds are for the conversion of the steam boilers over to hot water heat boilers for maintenance and energy upgrades to buildings. The Administration recommends approval of a resolution relating to the issuance of General Obligation Alternative Facilities Bonds, Series 2015A; authorizing the issuance, determining the form and details, ratifying the award 2

3 of the sale, and authorizing the execution, delivery, and registration. IV. REPORTS A. Superintendent's Report (8:10-8:20) Superintendent Willie Jett may present information on current activities in District 742. B. Board of Education Standing Committee Reports (8:20-8:35) Standing Committee Reports will be presented as follows: Board Development Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair) Community Linkages Committee (Bruce Mohs) Finance and Audit Committee (Cindy Harner, Chair) Integration and Equity Committee (Dennis Whipple, Chair) Legislative Committee (Jerry Von Korff, Chair) Personnel & Negotiations Committee (Al Dahlgren, Chair) V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (8:35-8:40) Board of Education members may suggest items/topics for future Board Meeting agendas. Items brought forth should have been previously discussed with the Board Chair or Vice Chair, Board Standing Committee, or at a prior Board Work Session/Meeting. Future Work Session Topics: February 1:1 Initiative and Technology Planning Literacy Plan Adoption Levy Discussion VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Detail Information) A. Approval of Agenda. B. Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings of December 18, 2014; January 5, 2015, and January 14, C. Approval of Payment of Bills The Administration recommends approval of the payment of bills and other 3

4 financial transactions in the amount of $5,169, (Check Numbers and ACH Numbers ) and PCard Totals in the amount of $312, for a grand total amount of $5,481, D. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report for December, 2014 The Administration recommends approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December, E. Monthly Financial Report The Administration recommends acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for December, F. Personnel Staff Changes The Administration recommends approval of the following personnel changes pursuant to relevant laws and appropriate provisions of negotiated agreements between the Board of Education and exclusive representatives. For new hires, the indicated rates are consistent with current negotiated agreements and Board approved rates of pay. All rates/salaries listed do not include fringe benefits. 1. Licensed Staff Additional Assignment Vanessa VanLaanen, German Teacher, Apollo and Technical High Schools, effective January 5, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (20% of a full time contract for 104 days). Ms. VanLaanen s salary for this assignment will be $4, Ms. VanLaanen is currently a full time contract teacher. Child Care Leave Jennifer Downing, Special Education Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective on or about February 20, 2015 through on or about April 24, Krista Ventura, Spanish Immersion Teacher, Clearview Elementary School, effective on or about March 9, 2015 through on or about May 1, New Hire Frank Ayers, Math Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective December 22, 2014, Lane MA, Pay Level 9 (full time contract for 106 days). Mr. Ayer s salary for this assignment will be $29, Vanessa VanLaanen, German Teacher, Apollo and Technical High Schools, effective January 5, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 104 4

5 days). Ms. VanLaanen s salary for this assignment will be $20, Resignation Stephen Dolence, Read 180 Teacher, North Junior High School, effective January 30, Retirement Sandra Dube, Special Education Teacher, Apollo High School, last day of service March 13, 2015 after 30 years of service in District 742. Temporary Guest Teacher Hannah Hendrickson, Temporary Guest Teacher, North Junior High School, effective January 5, 2015 through June 4, 2015 at a daily rate of $ Nicole Kulzer, Temporary Guest Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective January 5, 2015 through June 4, 2015 at a daily rate of $ Cathleen Luebke, Temporary Guest Teacher, North Junior High School, effective January 5, 2015 through June 4, 2015 at a daily rate of $ Jorden Nelson, Temporary Guest Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 22, 2014 through June 4, 2015 at a daily rate of $ Non-Licensed Staff New Hire Bilan Ahmed, Adult Basic Education Accountability Assistant, Community Education Center, effective January 5, 2015 at an hourly rate of $ Melanie Walstead, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, effective January 5, 2015 at an hourly rate of $ This is a replacement position. Rehire Kari Garceau, Health Paraprofessional (Long Call Substitute), Technical High School, effective January 5, 2015 through February 15, Resignation Celia Crandall, Clerical Classification I, Colts Academy, last day of service January 13, Cathleen Luebke, Classroom Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last 5

6 day of service December 23, Johnathon Protivinsky, Security Officer, Technical High School, last day of service January 30, Termination William Eshelmann, Technology Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, last day of service January 9, G. Acceptance of Grant Awards/Donations (Requires 2/3 Majority of Governing Board, Minnesota Statute ) The Administration recommends acceptance of the following grant awards/donations: 1. Donations to North Junior High School Vex Robotics, as follows: $ from the American Legion Post #328 for Robotics Competitions $ from the Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association for Program Expenses $ from Robert Murry 2. Grant award in the amount of $1,000 to the Central MN Inside Out Connections Coalition from the Initiative Foundation of Central MN to increase coalition membership and involvement in key areas such as families, work force development, youth development and support, school districts, policy makers, business, probation and re-entry. 3. Grant in the amount of $ to Partners For Student Success from the Morgan Family Foundation (matching grant made upon the request of Asha and Marty Moran). 4. Art Club grant award in the amount of $ to Apollo High School from the Central Minnesota Arts Board. 5. Grant award in the amount of $3, to Talahi Community School from the Central Minnesota Arts Board to conduct a one-week artist residency for fifth grade students who will make artistic masks out of clay (Malia Burkhart). 6. Donation of a $50 gift card to North Junior High School from Walmart for a United Way incentive prize for staff. 7. Donation of a $50.00 gift card to North Junior High School from Walgreens to purchase supplies for needy students. 8. Donation of knit hats, headbands, scarves and mittens from Atonement Lutheran Church to North Junior High School for students in need. 6

7 9. Donation in the amount of $ to Madison Elementary School from the College of St. Benedict in appreciation for hosting student teachers at Madison. 10. Donation in the amount of $10.00 to North Junior High School - Eagle Pride (PBIS) from Muhsin Abdulkader. 11. Donation of gift cards totaling $ to Clearview Elementary School from Lila Imholte to help families in need. 12. Donations to the Tech High School Choir as follows: $ from the St. Cloud Lions Club $ from CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital $ from Coborn's $ from Forsberg Investments 13. Teacher Effectiveness Initiative: Supporting Diversity in Teaching Grant award in the amount of $150,000 from the Bush Foundation to the SCSU TPI Program/District 742. The purpose of the grant will be to develop a Paraprofessional Residency Program that will provide an alternative pathway to teaching for aspiring teachers of color, and will lead to a license in Special Education, English Language Learning, or one of the STEM areas. 14. Donation in the amount of $7, to Madison Elementary School from the Madison PTA for grade level use. 15. Donation of clothing and toys to the District 742 Homeless Program from Melissa Geisenhof to help the homeless families in the District. 16. Donation in the amount of $ to St. Cloud Area School District 742 from Debbie Erickson. 17. Donation in the amount of $ to Madison Elementary School from Jane Hennen for needy families. 18. Donation in the amount of $50.00 from Michael Gritman to North Junior High School Eagles Act. 19. Donation in the amount of $ to Discovery Community School from Lifetouch National School Studios for fall pictures. 20. Grant in the amount of $ to Partners For Student Success from the Moran Family Fund, a component fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. 21. Grant award from the St. Cloud State University Confucius Institute to Madison Elementary School in the amount of $10,000, along with $20,000 worth of equipment, as well as 50,000 RMB (Chinese currency) value of books during the first year and 25,000 RMB value of books from China each of the following 7

8 years for a total period of five years. This grant allows our Chinese Immersion Program to become a "Confucius Classroom." 22. Donation in the amount of $ to Madison Elementary School from Walmart Stores, Inc. for Kindergarten. 23. Donation in the amount of $ to Madison Elementary School from Ignor Lenzner, Rinke Noonan, Ltd., for the Chinese Immersion Program. 24. Donation in the amount of $50.00 from Elizabeth Steinmetz to North Junior High School - Eagles Act. 25. Donation of mittens/gloves/hats/scarfs to Madison Elementary School from Atonement Lutheran Church for students in need. 26. Donations to Madison Elementary School from DonorsChoose as follows: Pencils/Dry Erase Markers Chromebooks (3) 27. Donation in the amount of $ from Kermit Eastman to St. Cloud Area School District 742 for scholarships. 28. Donations from the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) as follows: $6, to District 742 Music Programs $6, to District 742 Science Programs H. Authorization of Natalie Prasch as the Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative for Title III The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize Natalie Prasch to act as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for Title III for school year I. Approval for Submission of Grant Application The Administration recommends approval for submission of a grant application entitled "NSTA-Shell Science Lab Challenge to the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) by Tech High School in the amount of $20, The purpose of the grant will be to gain educational resources (robotic kits) for students to use in the electronic and robotics programs. J. Quarterly Expenditures for Board Members 37 The total expenses incurred by Board Members from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 was $ A copy of the detailed expenses is attached. 8

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14 MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION St. Cloud Area School District 742 St. Cloud, Minnesota December 18, 2014 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of St. Cloud Area School District 742 was held on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at St. Cloud City Hall, nd Street South, St. Cloud (televised live on Charter Cable Channel 187). The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Jerry Von Korff with the following Board Members present: Al Dahlgren, Les Green, Peter Hamerlinck, Cindy Harner, Bruce Mohs, Jerry Von Korff and Dennis Whipple. Absent: None. I. CONSENT AGENDA Board Member Dahlgren requested that Consent Agenda Items M, N, O, and Q be moved to the Discussion/Action section of the meeting. Moved by Harner, seconded by Dahlgren to: Approve the Agenda. Approve the minutes of the Board of Education Meetings of November 20, November 25, December 3 and December 10, Approve the payment of bills and other financial transactions in the amount of $2,407, (Check Numbers and ACH Numbers ). Approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for November, Accept the Monthly Financial Report for November, Approve the following personnel changes pursuant to relevant laws and appropriate provisions of negotiated agreements between the Board of Education and exclusive representatives. For new hires, the indicated rates are consistent with current negotiated agreements and Board approved rates of pay. All rates/salaries listed do not include fringe benefits. 1. Licensed Staff Child Care Leave Kathryn Amick, Art Teacher, Lincoln Elementary, effective on or about March 9, 2015 through on or about April 20,

15 Heather Straight, Kindergarten Teacher, Oak Hill Community School, effective on or about February 9, 2015 through June 8, Health Leave Judy Brana, Music Teacher, Discovery Community School, effective December 2, 2014 through January 6, Michael Lucia, Physical Education Teacher, South Junior High School, effective for the school year. Leave of Absence Rachel Ilstup, Speech Language Pathologist, Technical High School, effective January 5, 2015 through February 26, New Hire Matthew Olsen, Language Arts Teacher, Apollo High School, effective November 24, 2014, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 126 days). Mr. Olsen s salary for this assignment will be $24, Michelle Stack, Intervention Teacher, Talahi Community School, effective November 24, 2014, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 126 days). Ms. Stack s salary for this assignment will be $25, Alexandria Yarbrough, English Academy Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 8, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 116 days). Ms. Yarbrough s salary for this assignment will be $22, Rehire Morgan Edwards, Language Arts Teacher (Long Call Substitute), North Junior High School, effective November 19, 2014 through February 26, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 64 days). Ms. Edwards salary for this assignment will be $12, Amanda Peterka, English as a Second Language Teacher, Apollo High School, effective December 8, 2014, Lane BA+30, Pay Level 3 (40% of a full time contract for 116 days). Ms. Peterka s salary for this assignment will be $9,

16 2. Non-Licensed Staff Health Leave Josephine Malikowski, Crossing Guard, Madison Elementary School, effective November 10, 2014 through December 23, Usha Puri, Special Education Paraprofessional, North Junior High School, effective December 8, 2014 through January 21, New Hire Hussein Ahmed, Cultural Navigator, Talahi Community School, effective December 11, 2014 at an hourly rate of $ Bonnita Bernhardt, Special Education Paraprofessional, Kennedy Community School, effective December 3, 2014 at an hourly rate of $ This is a replacement position. Diana DeMarino, Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln Elementary School, effective December 5, 2014 at an hourly rate of $ This is a replacement position. Catherine Genereux, Kitchen Helper, Clearview Elementary School, effective December 4, 2014 at an hourly rate of $ Abdirahman Hussein, Cultural Navigator, Talahi Community School, effective December 10, 2014 at an hourly rate of $ Resignation Gae Neumann, Kitchen Helper, North Junior High School, last day of service December 2, Retirement Juanita Hechtel, Special Education Paraprofessional, Clara s House, last day of service January 30, 2015, after 34 years of service in District 742. Albert Jones, Student Support Paraprofessional, Clearview Elementary School, last day of service December 23, 2014, after 2 years of service in District 742. Lisa Lahr, Student Support Paraprofessional, Talahi Community School, last day of service December 23, 2014, after 14 years of service in District

17 Annette Majerus, Special Education Paraprofessional, Westwood Elementary School, last day of service December 23, 2014, after 27 years of service in District 742. Accept the following grant awards/donations: 1. Donation of various music instruments from Ted and Jane Peterson to South Junior High School. 2. Donation of winter hats/mittens/gloves from the St. Stephen's Mission Group to Madison Elementary School for students. 3. Grant award in the amount of $ to Talahi Community School from Green Works to add a native plant area to the reading garden. 4. Donation in the amount of $ to Talahi Community School from Meta 13 Interactive for T-shirts for K-5 students for National Computer Science Week - December 8-12, Donation in the amount of $1, to Talahi Community School from The JAMF Nation Global Foundation for T-shirts for K-5 students for National Computer Science Week - December 8-12, Donation in the amount of $ to Discovery Community School from CentraCare Health for the Discovery Walk-A-Thon. 7. Donation in the amount of $ to Apollo High School from the Eagletrotters Association for a scoretable for Apollo activities. 8. Donation in the amount of $ to Apollo High School from the Apollo Astronettes Parents Boosters for a scoretable for Apollo activities. 9. Donation in the amount of $1, to Tech High School from the St. Cloud Area Youth Basketball Association for a new scoreboard. 10. Donation in the amount of $3, to Tech High School from the Tiger Girls Basketball Booster Club for new uniforms. 11. Donation in the amount of $ to Kennedy Community School from the American Legion Unit #328, St. Joseph, to help students in need. 12. Target Take Charge of Education funds in the amount of $ to South Junior High School. 17

18 13. Donations to South Junior High School from the Student Council Club as follows: $1, to provide a speaker to present to all students $ to purchase music for Jazz Band $2, to purchase keyboards and adapters for music classes $ to purchase curriculum for the Guidance Department $2, to provide a projection set-up in classroom $ to purchase replacement projectors $1, to purchase books for South Library $1, to purchase electronic books for Library $1, to purchase projection set-up in fitness room $4, to finish Phase III of the weight room $ to purchase AV equipment for school 14. Donation in the amount of $1, to the McKinley-St. Cloud Area Learning Center from the Central Minnesota Builders Association for Woods Class. 15. Grant award in the amount of $3, to Talahi Community School from the Central Minnesota Arts Board for a one-week artist residency for fifth graders who will make artistic masks out of clay. 16. Grant award in the amount of $2, to St. Cloud Area School District 742 Buildings and Grounds from State Fund Mutual to purchase track-off mats for school buildings to alleviate snow/water on floors. 17. Donation to Tech High School of matting and glass for framing from Pam Moench. 18. Donation in the amount of $ to Tech High School from the CentraCare Health Foundation for orchestra needs. 19. Grant award in the amount of $8, to Talahi Community School from the Morgan Family Foundation to create a core collection of children's books for the Preschool Program at Talahi. Approve Change Order #1 for the North Junior High School Addition project with K. Johnson Construction, Inc. in the amount of +$8, for foundation changes. Approve Change Order #1 for the North Junior High School Addition project with Landwehr Construction, Inc. in the amount of +$3, for additional excavation and backfill of foundations. 18

19 Authorize a Call for Bids for North Jr. High School HVAC Infrastructure Upgrades to be opened on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The Call for Bids page will be available at Department, Business Services. This project will be funded with Deferred Maintenance, Capital Outlay, and a Guaranteed Performance Contract. Authorize a Call for Bids for Clearview Elementary School HVAC Infrastructure Upgrades to be opened on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The Call for Bids page will be available at Department, Business Services. This project will be funded with Deferred Maintenance, Capital Outlay, and a Guaranteed Performance Contract. Authorize a Call for Bids for Westwood Elementary School HVAC Infrastructure Upgrades to be opened on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The Call for Bids page will be available at Department, Business Services. This project will be funded with Deferred Maintenance, Capital Outlay, and a Guaranteed Performance contract. Approve the Registration Handbooks for Apollo and Tech High Schools. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. II. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Summary of December Work Session & Preview of January Work Session The topics of the Board Work Session held on December 10, 2014, were Extra- Curricular Study and the High School Solution Recommendation. Tracy Flynn Bowe, Executive Director of Human Resources, provided a summary of the Extra-Curricular Study. The High School Solution recommendation is an item later in this agenda. Dr. Marsha Baisch, Assistant Superintendent, previewed the topics scheduled for the January Board Work Session, which will be Strategic Plan Update, MMR/AYP Update, Talent Development and Accelerated Services Recommendations, and Superintendent Evaluation Process. III. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS A. Schedule January Reorganization Meeting 19

20 Moved by Whipple, seconded by Harner to schedule the Board of Education Reorganization meeting for Monday, January 5, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District 742 Administration Offices, 1000 North 44th Avenue, St. Cloud. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. B Legislative Platform Peter Hamerlinck, Chair of the Board Legislative Committee, reviewed the proposed 2015 District 742 Board of Education Legislative Platform. Moved by Hamerlinck, seconded by Mohs to approve the 2015 Board of Education Legislative Platform. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. (Attachment A) C. Board Levy Commitment Resolution The Board of Education will review and discuss the commitments. A copy of the resolution is attached. Moved by Mohs, seconded by Harner to adopt the Resolution of the Board s Levy Commitment. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. (Attachment B) D Payable 2015 Final Levy Certification Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, presented information regarding the 2014 Payable 2015 Final Levy Certification. Chair Von Korff opened the meeting to provide an opportunity for public input. One community member addressed the Board of Education. The public portion of the meeting was then closed. Moved by Whipple, seconded by Hamerlinck to approve the 2014 Payable 2015 Final Property Tax Levy Certification in the amount of $25,934, On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. E. High School Solution Recommendation John Pfluger, Cuningham Architecture Group, along with representatives from the High School Design Task Force, presented their recommendation to the Board of 20

21 Education to build a new Tech High School at the identified 33rd Street South site, as well as make equitable improvements to Apollo High School. Moved by Harner, seconded by Whipple to approve the High School Design Task Force's recommendation, contingent upon soil boring testing with the positive results of a buildable site at 33rd Street South, and an agreement with the City of St. Cloud for a land swap. During discussion, Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, reported that he received notification today that the soil borings showed that the site is buildable. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS M, N, O BID AWARDS Board Member Dahlgren reiterated his concern about roofing projects being awarded to the U.S. Communities Joint Purchasing Group versus a competitive bid process. Moved by Mohs, seconded by Hamerlinck to: Award the bid for Kennedy Community School Addition and Remodel Bid Pkg #3 as follows, based on low bids received meeting specifications: Contract 8 Concrete Slabs/Topping, Complete Material & Installation K. Johnson Construction - $62,000 Contract 9 General Carpentry/Selective Demo Charlie Walker Construction - $73,482 Contract 10 Architectural Woodwork, Complete Material & Installation A- Cab Custom Woodworking - $48,626 Contract 11 Roof Design-Build Solutions, Inc. (DBS), a subsidiary of Garland Industries - $273,651 As per U.S. Communities Contract. Contract 12 Firestopping/Sealants, Complete Material & Installation The Caulkers Company - $9,800 Contract 13 Side Folding Grilles, Complete Material & Installation Garage Door Store - $9,700 Contract 14 Aluminum Curtain Walls/Entrances/Glazing, Complete Material & Installation Heartland Glass Company - $147,650 Contract 15 Gypsum Board Assemblies, Complete Material & Installation R & H Drywall - $26,900 Contract 16 Tile Work, Complete Material & Installation Mid State Tile - $16,820 Contract 17 Acoustical Ceilings, Complete Material & Installation St. Cloud Acoustics - $39,860 Contract 18 Flooring and Base, Material as Noted & Installation MCI - $7,200 Contract 19 Terrazzo, Complete Material & Installation Grazzini Brothers & Company - $119,300 21

22 Contract 20 Painting/Coatings, Complete Material & Installation Fransen Decorating - $13,325 Contract 21 Accessories Material Only Rejected due to non-responsive, incorrect bid form that materially varies from the bidding requirements. Contract 22 Food Service Equipment, Complete Material & Installation Strategic Equipment - $77,500 Contract 23 Fire Protection, Complete Material & Installation Breth Zen Zen Fire Protection - $22,580 Contract 24 Mechanical, Complete Material & Installation El-Jay Plumbing and Heating - $533,600 Contract 25 Mechanical Controls UHL - $55,750 As per DDC Contractor Proposal conducted in Contract 26 Electrical, Complete Material & Installation Design Electric - $152,970 Contract 28 Window Coverings, Complete Material & Installation MCI - $12,974 Contract 29 Quartz Flooring, Complete Material & Installation No bids received. Quotes will be requested at a later date. This project will be funded with Capital Lease Levy Funds. Award the bid for Clearview Elementary School Addition and Remodel Bid Package #3 as follows, based on low bids received meeting specifications: Contract 9 Concrete Slabs, Complete Material & Instruction K. Johnson Construction - $57,250 Contract 10 General Carpentry/Selective Demo Gopher State Contractors - $111,300 Contract 11 Architectural Woodwork, Complete Material & Installation A- Cab Custom Wood Working - $49,068 Contract 12 Roofing Design-Build Solutions, Inc. (DBS), a subsidiary of Garland Industries - $427,302 As per U.S. Communities Contract. Contract 13 Firestopping/Sealants, Complete Material & Installation Sunrise Specialty Contracting - $9,100 Contract 14 Side Folding Grilles/Overhead Coiling Doors, Complete Material & Installation Garage Door Store - $14,000 Contract 15 Aluminum Curtain Walls/Entrances/Glazing, Complete Material & Installation East Side Glass - $150,000 Contract 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies, Complete Material & Installation R & H Drywall - $31,600 Contract 17 Tile Work, Complete Material & Installation Mid State Tile - $14,900 Contract 18 Acoustical Ceilings, Complete Material & Installation Acoustics Associates, Inc. - $38,360 Contract 19 Wood Athletic Flooring, Complete Material & Installation Anderson Ladd - $44,195 22

23 Contract 20 Flooring and Base, Material as Noted & Installation MCI - $35,800 Contract 21 Painting/Coatings, Complete, Material & Installation Steinbrecher Painting - $22,000 Contract 22 Accessories - Material Only Bartley Sales - $37,345 Contract 23 Food Service Equipment, Complete Material & Installation Strategic Equipment - $62,450 Contract 24 Gymnasium Equipment, Complete Material & Installation H & B Specialized Products - $21,248 Contract 25 Window Coverings, Complete Material & Installation MCI - $7,394 Contract 26 Telescoping Grandstands, Complete Material & Installation Seating & Athletic Facility Enterprises - $12,653 Contract 27 Fire Protection, Complete Material & Installation Summit Fire Protection - $26,974 Contract 28 Mechanical, Complete Material & Installation Masters Plumbing $495,000 Contract 29 Mechanical Controls UHL - $95,000 As per DDC Contractor Proposal conducted in Contract 30 Electrical, Complete Material & Installation Rike Lee Electric - $213,000 This project will be funded with Capital Lease Levy Funds. Award the bid for North Junior High School Addition and Remodel Bid Package #3 as follows, based on low bids received meeting specifications: Contract 10 Concrete Slabs/Topping, Complete Material & Installation K. Johnson Construction - $100,586 Contract 11 General Carpentry/Selective Demo Yamry Construction - $98,000 Contract 12 Architectural Woodwork, Complete Material & Installation Haldeman-Homme, Inc. - $135,742 Contract 13 Roofing Design-Build Solutions, Inc. (DBS), a subsidiary of Garland Industries - $498,227 As per U.S. Communities Contract. Contract 14 Firestopping/Sealants, Complete Material & Installation The Caulkers Company, Inc. - $15,800 Contract 15 Side Folding Grilles/Overhead Coiling Doors, Complete Material & Installation Garage Door Store - $23,800 Contract 16 Aluminum Curtain Walls/Entrances/Glazing, Complete Material & Installation East Side Glass - $146,500 Contract 17 Gypsum Board Assemblies, Complete Material & Installation Reject bid due to not receiving another competitive bid and not aligning with budget. Contract 18 Tile Work, Complete Material & Installation Mid State Tile - $50,101 Contract 19 Acoustical Ceilings, Complete Material & Installation MDI, Inc. - $68,470 23

24 Contract 20 Flooring and Base, Material as Noted & Installation MCI - $55,300 Contract 21 Terrazzo, Complete Material & Installation Advance Terrazzo and Tile Company - $89,800 Contract 22 Paintings/Coatings, Complete Material & Installation High Performance Coatings - $48,799 Contract 23 Accessories Material Only Bartley Sales - $51,662 Contract 24 Food Service Equipment, Complete Material & Installation Culinex - $243,741 Contract 25 Window Coverings, Complete Material & Installation MCI - $11,476 Contract 26 Fire Protection, Complete Material & Installation Breth Zen Zen Fire Protection - $46,160 Contract 27 Mechanical, Complete Material & Installation Masters Plumbing $715,000 Contract 28 Mechanical Controls UHL - $99,850 As per DDC Contractor Proposal conducted in Contract 29 Electrical Complete Material & Installation Design Electric - $284,456 This project will be funded with Capital Lease Levy Funds. On roll call, the following voted aye: Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple; and the following voted nay: Dahlgren, Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM Q - Hiring of Architect to Design Remodel/Addition at Site of Former Roosevelt Building Board Member Dahlgren stated that he requested this item to be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to provide the opportunity for the Administration to explain the details to the Board members not in attendance at the Board Finance Committee, as well as to the public. Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, explained that there is currently an existing building (approximately 15,000 sq. ft.) still standing at the site of the former Roosevelt building. The District is considering locating several alternative Special Education programs at the site, which may involve an addition and hiring at architect to explore ideas. Kevin noted that this was discussed at the Board Finance Committee on December 11th, and their recommendation was to proceed forward with a relocation plan. Moved by Dahlgren, seconded by Harner to enter into a contract with Miller A rchitects at 4.25% of the construction costs for the remodeling/addition design at site of the former Roosevelt building. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. 24

25 DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEM F. LEAF Discussion Board Chair Jerry Von Korff, requested support from the Board to send a letter to the Local Education & Activities Foundation Board of Directors based on a recommendation from the Board Development Committee. The letter would inform the LEAF Board of Directors that the Board of Education intends to launch a discussion on issues raised previously with regard to the operational relationships between LEAF and the District. It lists seven areas the Board would like to explore, and envisions a process that would provide LEAF with an opportunity to have input, thanks LEAF for the work that they have done on behalf of the students in the Districts, and commits to making that process open, thoughtful and deliberative. Moved by Green, seconded by Hamerlinck to authorize the Officers of the Board of Education to send the letter. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Hamerlinck, Harner, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. IV. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO PETER HAMERLINCK FOR SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 742 BOARD OF EDUCATION On behalf of the Board of Education, Chair Von Korff presented a plaque to Peter Hamerlinck in grateful appreciation for four years of dedicated and excellent service as a member of the Board of Education of St. Cloud Area School District742. Chair Von Korff stated it has been a pleasure to work with Peter, noting that he has brought hundreds of people into the legislative process that created a force of representation at the Legislature. He has made a great contribution to the financial security of the School District in leading the legislative process, and the Board thanks him for his service. V. REPORTS A. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Willie Jett presented the following information: 1. He acknowledged retiring employees Nancy Nistler, Jan Thyen, Juanita Hechtel, Albert Jones, Lisa Lahr, Annette Majerus, and thanked them for their service to St. Cloud Area School District

26 2. Tonya Krueger, Senior at McKinley Area Learning Center, received the 2014 Youth Appreciation award from the St. Cloud Optimist Club. 3. The United Way sponsored a LIVE UNITED essay contest for all fifth grade students in Central Minnesota. Students were asked to write a 100 word essay on how they LIVE UNITED and make a positive impact on others. Solina Jasso and Zach Stang, fifth-graders at Kennedy Community School, finished in the Top Ten. 4. Ben Thell, Teacher at Tech High School, and Sara Norman, Kindergarten Teacher at Madison Elementary, were awarded TIES Exceptional Teacher awards. 5. Congratulations to Karlyn Doyle from North Junior High for helping her Community Problem Solvers team become 2014 Minnesota Promising Practices Honorees. The Synergy & Leadership Exchange celebrates achievement and best practices in Minnesota schools, businesses and communities. North students were honored for their Stomp Out Bullying program. B. Board of Education Standing Committee Reports Standing Committee Reports were presented as follows: 1. Jerry Von Korff, Chair of the Board Development Committee, indicated that the Committee met and discussed the challenges raised by the LEAF relationships and brought forward a recommendation that was voted on earlier this evening. 2. Dennis Whipple, Chair of the Community Linkages Committee, indicated that the committee did not meet this month. 3. Cindy Harner, Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, shared that the Committee reviewed levy reports and the hiring of an architect for the Roosevelt site. 4. Al Dahlgren, Chair of the Integration and Equity Committee, stated the Committee discussed the possibility of having standing community members, as well as the purpose, direction and future of the Integration and Equity Committee.... The Superintendnet and Assistant Superintendent took information back and will bring it to the January meeting. 5. Peter Hamerlinck, Chair of the Legislative Committee, indicated that the Committee will continue to work on legislation and the upcoming levy. 26

27 6. Dennis Whipple, Chair of the Personnel & Negotiations Committee, shared that the Committee discussed employee wellness programs, Immersion teachers and licensure, the substitute teacher need, as well as the discussed this evening. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS January Work Session Topics will include: Strategic Plan Update MMR/AYP Update Talent Development and Accelerated Services Recommendations Superintendent Evaluation Process Board Chair Von Korff stated he would like to hear about the implication of a homeless grant situation, either at an upcoming committee meeting or another venue. Board Member Mohs states he values the continued dialogues and updates regarding behavior classroom management, behavior discipline as it relates to teaching and learning and student student success. The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Peter Hamerlinck, Clerk These minutes are not official until reviewed and approved by the Board of Education. 27

28 MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION St. Cloud Area School District 742 St. Cloud, Minnesota January 5, 2015 A meeting of the Board of Education of St. Cloud Area School District 742 was held on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the District 742 Administration Building, th Avenue North, St. Cloud, for the purpose of reorganization. The meeting was called to order by 2014 Chairperson Jerry Von Korff at 5:01 p.m. with the following Board Members present: Al Dahlgren, Les Green, Cindy Harner, Bruce Hentges, Bruce Mohs, Jerry Von Korff, and Dennis Whipple. Absent: None. Moved by Green, seconded by Dahlgren to approve the agenda. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Koff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mohs, seconded by Harner to nominate Dennis Whipple as Chair. There were no further nominations. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. Whipple was declared Chair and assumed the position. Moved by Von Korff, seconded by Green to nominate Cindy Harner as Vice-Chair. There were no further nominations. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. Harner was declared Vice-Chair. Moved by Harner, seconded by Hentges to nominate Bruce Mohs as Clerk. There were no further nominations. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. Mohs was declared Clerk. Moved by Harner, seconded by Von Korff to nominate Al Dahlgren as Treasurer. There were no further nominations. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. Dahlgren was declared Treasurer. Moved by Von Korff, seconded by Green to continue with the current Board Policy 230, Board Member Compensation and Related Benefits. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Von Korff, seconded by Mohs to approve the Board of Education Meeting schedule for 2015 as proposed. Discussion was held regarding changing the meeting time of the Board Meeting/Work Sessions from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the opportunity for community input at the start of the meetings. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Mohs, seconded by Green to approve the Board of Education Meeting schedule for 2015 as proposed with the Board Meeting/Work Sessions beginning at 6:30 p.m. with community input. On roll call, the 1 28

29 following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. (Attachment A) Chair Whipple distributed draft copies of Board Member appointments to Board Standing Committees, District Committees/Organizations, as well as Board Liaison assignments to schools. Board Members were asked to review and contact Chair Whipple with any questions within the week. Appointments/assignments will be made on Friday, January 9, Chair Whipple noted that an additional Board Member will be invited to Agenda Planning meetings on a rotating basis. Moved by Von Korff, seconded by Dahlgren to: Designate the St. Cloud Times as the official newspaper for publication of official proceedings. Appoint the following firms to serve as School District Legal Counsel for the 2015 calendar year; that advice to the Board shall be at the discretion of the Board Chair, and advice to the District other than advice to the Board shall be at the discretion of the Superintendent or Board Chair as appropriate. The hourly rates listed are dependent upon services required: Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. General Counsel, $160 - $205/per hr. Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. General Counsel, $95 - $200/per hr. Neils, Franz, Chirhart, P.A. Property Issues, $135 - $260/per hr. Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A. Bond & Election Counsel - $195/per hr. Ford and Harrison Immigration Counsel - $335/per hr. $3,000 for H-1B Filing Cases Authorize the Business Office to continue to use the present signature plates until the new plates, with the new Board Officers signatures, arrive. Authorize the District Business Office/Accounts Payable Department to process checks for payment of goods and services on a weekly basis prior to Board approval. All payments will be summarized for Board approval at their regular meeting. This policy allows the District to take advantage of discount privileges, vendor contract terms or timely payment with the 35 day requirement as mandated by state statute. Designate Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services, to sign legal/financial reports/documents/financial transactions/imprest fund documents on behalf of the Board of Education of District 742. Designate Willie Jett, Superintendent, to sign legal documents on behalf of the Board of Education of District

30 Authorize Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services; Amy Skaalerud, Controller; and Sandra Dachtera, Accountant; to make investments, transfers and withdrawals from checking/savings via wire transfers to other financial institutions. Authorize Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services; Amy Skaalerud, Controller; and Sandra Dachtera, Accountant, to sign stop payments. Authorize Kevin Januszewski, Executive Director of Business Services; Amy Skaalerud, Controller; and Sandra Dachtera, Accountant; to make telephone and wire transfers from Bremer Bank of St. Cloud and Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund to and from US Bank. Authorize Amy Skaalerud, Controller, to sign purchasing contracts on behalf of the Board of Education of District 742. Authorize Linda Schreifels, Michelle Bestgen, Christine Hatch, Brenda Overboe, Laurie Nolden, Michelle Fruth, Joan Hengel, Amy Skaalerud, and Kelly Vouk to make purchases by credit card. Designate the Board Chair and/or Clerk (as appropriate) to sign documents, in accordance with law, when signifying actions properly approved by the Board upon presentation of the appropriate certification tying the document to the Board action specifically authorizing the action. On roll call, the following voted aye: Dahlgren, Green, Harner, Hentges, Mohs, Von Korff, and Whipple. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m. Bruce Mohs, Clerk These minutes are not official until reviewed and approved by the Board of Education. 3 30

31 MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION St. Cloud Area School District 742 St. Cloud, Minnesota January 14, 2015 A meeting of the Board of Education of St. Cloud Area School District 742 was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the District 742 Administration Office, 1000 North 44 th Avenue, St. Cloud. The meeting was called to order at 6:42 p.m. (following Community Input) by Chair Dennis Whipple with the following Board Members present: Al Dahlgren, Les Green, Cindy Harner, Bruce Hentges, Bruce Mohs, Dennis Whipple, and Jerry Von Korff. Absent: None. I. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Dahlgren, seconded by Hentges to: Approve the Board of Education Meeting and Work Session agendas. Approve the following personnel changes pursuant to relevant laws and appropriate provisions of negotiated agreements between the Board of Education and exclusive representatives. For new hires, the indicated rates are consistent with current negotiated agreements and Board approved rates of pay. All rates/salaries listed do not include fringe benefits. 1. Licensed Staff Additional Assignment Shannon Bartholomew, Special Education Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective December 1, 2014 through February 27, 2015, Lane MA+60, Pay Level 13 (10% of a full time contract for 56 days). Ms. Bartholomew s salary for this assignment will be $1, Ms. Bartholomew is currently a full time contract teacher. Shanna Figallo, Language Arts Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective January 5, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (20% of a 70% contract for 104 days). Ms. Figallo s salary for this assignment will be $4, Ms. Figallo is currently a 50% of a full time contract teacher. Tracey Kirckof, Special Education Teacher, Madison Elementary School, effective January 5, 2015 through February 26, 2015, Lane BA+15, Pay Level 12 (20% of a full time contract for 39 days). Ms. Kirckof s salary for this assignment will be $1, Ms. Kirckof is currently a full time contract teacher. 1 31

32 Molly Penk, Special Education Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Colts Academy, effective January 5, 2015 through April 17, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 5 (50% of a full time contract for 69 days). Ms. Penk s salary for this assignment will be $7, Ms. Penk is currently a 50% of a full time contract teacher. Child Care Leave Sara Pueringer, Math 180 Teacher, North Junior High School, effective on or about March 20, 2015 through on or about May 1, Ashley Rutman, Counselor, South Junior High School, effective on or about February 11, 2015 through on or about May 1, Reduction in Contract Andy Opatz, Language Arts Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective January 5, 2015, reduction in contract from 80% to 60%. This is a permanent reduction in contract. Health Leave Gerald Huls, Physical Education Teacher, Area Learning Center, effective January 1, 2015 through February 27, Leave of Absence Christine Greenlund, Physical Therapist, Apollo High School, effective January 5, 2015 through June 5, 2015, 10% leave of a 90% contract. Ms. Greenlund will work 80% of a full time contract. Ellen Jahnke, Counselor, Discovery Community School, effective January 5, 2015 through June 5, 2015, 20% leave of a full time contract. Ms. Jahnke will work 80% of a full time contract. New Hire Melissa Heitman, Second Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective December 1, 2014, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 121 days). Ms. Heitman s salary for this assignment will be $23, Anne Heuer, Kindergarten Teacher (Long Call Substitute), Talahi Community School, effective January 5, 2015 through March 20, 2015, Lane BA, Pay Level 3 (full time contract for 49 days). Ms. Heuer s salary for this assignment will be $9,