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, April 23, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the District Administrative Center. Members present: Denny Waloch, Duane Winter, Christie Dewanz, Patricia Hoffman, Matt Ringhofer, and Melissa Sunderman. Absent: Steve Gag. Also present: Superintendent Jeff Bertrang, Business Manager Myrna Meunier, Press: Kremi Spengler and Michael Koob. Terri Melhelim arrived at 7:20 p.m. Staff members: Deb Gorres, Scott Stuckey, Jeff Nelson, Steve Weber, Pat Lang, and Katelyn Spooner. Guest: Dawn Brown. The meeting was called to order by Chair Duane Winter at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Melissa Sunderman, to approve the agenda with the supplement. (Approved 6-0) Minutes Motion by Patti Hoffman, second by Christie Dewanz, to approve the minutes for the regular school board meeting held on March 26, 2015 and the minutes for the study session held on April 9, 2015 as presented. (Approved 6-0) Consent Agenda Personnel Resignations Accepted the resignations with appreciation and regret from Ashley Schwab, special education para at New Ulm High School effective April 23, 2015; Amy Haala, paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School effective April 18, 2015; Krystal Urness, math teacher and cheerleading coach at New Ulm High School, and Sophie Kaplan, media/technology paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School, effective June 15, 2015. Retirements Accepted with regret and appreciation, the resignation/retirement of Nancy Semple, adult staff member at Kids Connection and lunchroom/playground supervisor at Jefferson, effective May 30, 2015. Nancy has been an employee at New Ulm Public Schools for 25 years. Accepted with regret and appreciation, the resignation/retirement of Gary Maki, vocal music teacher at New Ulm High School, effective June 4, 2015. Gary has been a teacher at New Ulm Public Schools for 33 years. Employment Approved the employment of: Jason Bents Jefferson Grade 3 Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 06, Lane BA $35,042 Danielle Rewitzer Jefferson Kdgn Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 09, Lane MA $43,323 Amanda Thorson Washington Grade 6 Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 08, Lane BA $37,562 Kim Horning NUHS Vocal Music Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 12, Lane BA $42,812 Lisa Koopman Jefferson Elem. Long Term Sub 37 days $6,517.55 Sicily Trullinger Kids Conn. Staff Substitute 2-3 days/week, 2-3 hrs/day
Alyssa Marshall NUHS SPED Para 1.0 FTE, Step 2, A-13 $11.28/hour Melissa Hunter Jefferson Primary Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 08, Lane BA30 $39,759 Nathan Weisenburger NUHS Math Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 03, Lane BA $32,587 Adam Tyhurst NUHS Math Teacher 1.0 FTE, Step 07, Lane MA30 $42,762 Jenna Rubey Jefferson Para A-13, Step 1, 6.75 hrs/day, 5 days/wk Approved the principal contracts for the 2015-2017 school years: Dawn Brown at $91,195.20 for 2015-2016 and $94,015.20 for 2016-2017 as the new Jefferson Elementary/Early Learning Center Principal. Michelle Miller at $85,552.00 for 2015-2016 and $87,434.40 for 2016-2017 as the new Associate High School/Middle School Principal. Extended School Year Staff Approved the hiring of extended school year employees: ECSE Teacher Sue Kimmel Classroom Speech Cindy Schultz Theo Wright Center Paraprofessionals Sam Holm, Kelly Neidecker, Shauna Hoffmann, Brianna Utz, Emily Dummer, and Shelly Schuck Co-curricular Contracts Approved the co-curricular contracts for Janelle Woodbury, Math Counts, C-5 and Adam Tyhurst, head boys basketball coach, C-19. Motion by Matt Ringhofer, second by Denny Waloch, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. (Approved 6-0) Reports and Correspondence Superintendent s Report by Jeff Bertrang; Policy Committee Report by Denny Waloch, Activity Committee Report by Christie Dewanz, DCAC Report by Melissa Sunderman, Staff Development Report by Patti Hoffman, Teacher Negotiations Report and Announcements by Duane Winter. Action Facility Projects Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Denny Waloch, to approve the 2015-2016 facility projects as presented. (Approved 6-0) Acceptance of Curriculum Studies Ag IT Curriculum Study Motion by Melissa Sunderman, second by Patti Hoffman, to accept the Ag IT Curriculum Study as presented. (Approved 6-0) Business Curriculum Study Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Patti Hoffman, to accept the Business Curriculum Study as presented. (Approved 6-0) FACS Curriculum Study Motion by Denny Waloch, second by Christie Dewanz, to accept the FACS Curriculum Study as presented. (Approved 6-0) Resolution to Accept Donations Member Matt Ringhofer 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 Track & Field Activity Acct. $977.35 Track and field equipment Mickelson Media Foundation $2,000.00 Mickelson Scholarship Duane Weisensel Family $50.00, given in memory of Angela Zeig s father, Duane purchase books for Weisensel Jefferson Media Center NU Public Girls Basketball Boosters $1,000.00 $500.00 each to Zach More and Bryce Boelter, Books Are Fun Volunteer Coaches 13 hardcover books 5 paperbacks for giveaway bins Jefferson Media Center Oak Hills $350.00 Creative Kids transportation for monthly visits to nursing home Century Link a book Jefferson Media Center Jeff Tiedeken Ruth Mittelstadt Miller Syncrowave Welder Valued at $2,550 $20.00, given in memory of Rosalia Lendt NUHS Agriculture Dept. NU Education Scholarship NUHS Softball Activity Acct. $1,600.00 purchase softball pants 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: Christie Dewanz, Patricia Hoffman, Matt Ringhofer, Melissa Sunderman, Denny Waloch, and Duane Winter; absent: Steve Gag; the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 6-0) Business Services Supplementary Payroll, Bills for Audit, and Budget Report Motion by Patti Hoffman, second by Christie Dewanz, to approve the Supplementary Payroll for March 2015 in the amount of $41,913.49 and bills for audit as presented in the total amount of $970,881.84, and accept the board budget report as presented. (Approved 6-0) Cash Balance Report The cash balance report for January 2015 was accepted by the board and will be filed for audit. Purchase of School Vans Motion by Patti Hoffman, second by Denny Waloch, to approve the purchase of two vans from Maday Motors at the cost of $21,588 and $21,375. (Approved 6-0)
Policies Policy Recommended for Deletion Motion by Melissa Sunderman, second by Christie Dewanz, to delete Policies: #600 Mission, #606.1 Software Purchase Procedure, #631 Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines, and #632 Homebound Instruction. (Approved 6-0) Reviewed Policies, No Action Recommended The following policies were reviewed with no action recommended. #209 Code of Ethics #404 Employment Background Checks #413 Harassment and Violence #519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies #520 Student Surveys #527 Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles, Patrols, Inspections and Searches #591 Participation in Graduation Ceremony #602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day #703 Annual Audit #706 Acceptance of Gifts Recommended Policy Changes/Updates A first reading was held for the following policies: #402 Disability Nondiscrimination #406 Public and Private Personnel Data #609 Religion #902D Rental Fees of School District Facilities and Equipment Second Reading A second reading was held for the following policies #206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings and Hearings and #410 Family and Medical Leave. Adoption of Revised Policies Motion by Patti Hoffman, second by Melissa Sunderman, to adopt the revised policies #206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings and Hearings and #410 Family and Medical Leave. (Approved 6-0) Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Contract of Thomas Chute, Katelyn Spooner, Bradley Oldre, and Denise Seabarkrob, Probationary Teachers Member Christie Dewanz introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT OF THOMAS CHUTE, KATELYN SPOONER, BRADLEY OLDRE, AND DENISE SEABARKROB, PROBATIONARY TEACHERS UNDER 122A.40 WHEREAS, Thomas Chute, Katelyn Spooner, Bradley Oldre, and Denise Seabarkrob, are probationary teachers in Independent School District No. 88.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 88 that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the contracts of Thomas Chute, Katelyn Spooner, Bradley Oldre, and Denise Seabarkrob, probationary teachers under 122A.40, are hereby terminated at the close of the current 2014-2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL Dear [Name]: You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 88 held on April 23, 2015, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to Minn. Stat. 122A.40, Subd. 5. You may officially request that the School Board provide its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. If you make such a request, the School District will respond in writing within 10 days. Yours very truly, SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 88 Clerk of the School Board The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Matt Ringhofer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Patti Hoffman, Matt Ringhofer, Melissa Sunderman, Denny Waloch, Duane Winter and Christie Dewanz; absent: Steve Gag; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. (Approved 6-0) District Health Insurance Vendor Motion by Denny Waloch, second by Melissa Sunderman, to approve South Central Services Coop, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield as the agent, to provide health insurance plans for qualifying district employees for the 2015-16 coverage year. (Approved 6-0) Adjournment Motion by Christie Dewanz, second by Matt Ringhofer, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. (Approved 6-0) 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 Administrative Center, 15 North
State Street, New Ulm, Minnesota. A DVD of board proceedings is available by contacting the superintendent s office. Independent School District 88 New Ulm, Minnesota By: Patti Hoffman, Acting Clerk