MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #413 Monday, April 20, 2009 (5:30 PM) 4039 The Board of Education of Independent School District #413, Marshall Public Schools met for their regular meeting in the Professional Development Room of the District Administration Office on Monday, April 20, 2009. UPON THE ROLL BEING CALLED, THE FOLLOWING WERE PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: Bill Mulso, Jeff Chapman, Karen VanKeulen, Matt Coleman, Mike Booke, Tim Swenson ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Superintendent Willert, Director of Business Services Lamprecht, Director of CILS Schultz, Principals Miller, Grinager and Thomas. Others present included: Cecelia Danahar, Tom Guttormsson, La Oeltjenbruns and Rae Kruger. Chairman Chapman called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Member (Matt Coleman) Moved, Member (Karen VanKeulen) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the minutes for March 16, 20 and April 6, 2009 are approved as presented.' Upon a roll call Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Bill Mulso) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the Board approves March/April bills'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.The motion CARRIED. 6-0 The bills for March/April by fund category are as follows: General Fund $987,575.38 Foodservice Fund $105,630.08 Transportation Fund $117,450.38 Community Services Fund $24,415.51 Capital Outlay Fund $29,303.39 Construction Fund $26,420.50 Debt Service Fund $0.00 Student Entrepreneurial Fund $2,746.87 Treasurer s Report as of March 31 st, 2009 FUND TOTAL $1,293,542.11 General Fund $2,813,025.56 Foodservice Fund ($43,970.65) Transportation Fund $16,811.93
Community Services Fund $807,896.54 Capital Outlay Fund $350,719.83 Construction Fund 0.00 Debt Service Fund $528,565.42 TOTAL $4,473,048.63 INVESTMENTS General Fund $2,073,873.21 Debt Redemption Fund $0.00 Bond Donation Fund $0.00 TOTAL $2,073,873.21 Board Forum: Mulso commented on updating of school policies and having public of this. Public is welcome to make comment on any of these policies and are encouraged to do so. Booke shared a followup to the 21 st Century Skills group. They will have a delegation at the State Capitol in late March. Tiger Spotlight: Several people were acknowledged including: a message of appreciation from Teresa Kock of the United Way to all the staff for their assistance on the Dr. Walsh, Say Yes to No presentation. Brian Jones has been honored as the SW Counselor's Association Principal of the Year, and Mike Cirks and the Marshall Safe Community Coalition for their message and materials re. prom, graduation, etc. The Board welcomed Cecelia Danahar for a presentation on the Career Internship program. This is a classroom component along with working 4 days/week in their chosen career in the community to encourage active engagement in the workplace. This program is open to all students at the high school and is funded in part by grant from SW Initiatives. Two students were present to share their experiences - Emily Van Keulen who is doing an internship at the hospital and Mary DeLanghe who is working with the Events/Media Communications Office at SMSU. Questions/discussion held following this presentation, Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Karen VanKeulen) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Whereas the Minnesota legislature is deliberating the start to the 2009 school year; and, whereas current Minnesota statute dictates that school may not begin school prior to the Labor Day holiday; and, whereas, the Board of Directors for ISD #413 believes it is in the educational and organizational interests of students to start school on or before September 1, 2009: Therefore, the Board of Directors for ISD #413 adopts two school calendars for the 2009-2010 school-year, with one calendar beginning on September 1, 2009 and one calendar beginning on September 8, 2009.'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 6-0 Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Tim Swenson) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL resolution: 'WHEREAS, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, regardless of the intent of its authors, is deeply flawed and has created many negative consequences and attitudes in the minds of parents, citizens and educators while drawing precious funding away from direct instruction of our neediest students; and WHEREAS, the Marshall Public Schools inherently recognizes an obligation to continuously improve student outcomes for all students; and WHEREAS, the NCLB Act is currently a collection of 93 disjointed programs that would better serve children if organized to provide a seamless array of services and support for children in need; and WHEREAS, attempts to fix existing flaws will inevitably lead to more bureaucratic complexity rather than understandable simplicity; and WHEREAS, the level of funding for public schools has a direct impact on the quality of learning opportunities for all children, and the underfunded mandates of the federal government create additional stress on this
funding system; and WHEREAS, standards and accountability systems are best assigned as the constitutional responsibility of States under broad federal expectations of quality rather than any attempt to create a one-size-fits-all federal standard; therefore be it now RESOLVED that Marshall Public Schools hereby urges the U.S. Congress to fundamentally reframe the structure of the Federal investment in K-12 education with a focus on serving low income and disadvantaged children; and be it further RESOLVED that we urge the return of responsibility for student and school accountability to the individual States; and be it further RESOLVED that we urge the Minnesota Legislature and Governor to inform the Federal Government of Minnesota's intent to consider a withdrawal from participation in NCLB if a reframing of the Statute is not completed by October, 2010, and be it further RESOLVED that the Minnesota Legislature and the Minnesota Department of Education develop a more positive approach to state efforts to raise student achievement for both students and for schools.'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 6-0 Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Matt Coleman) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the Board approves the Integration Revenue Budget as presented and attached.'. Upon a roll call Member (Bill Mulso) Moved, Member (Mike Booke) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the Board accepts the additional $42,000 for the Marshall Area ABE Supplemental Services Grant.'. Upon a roll call Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Karen VanKeulen) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the Board approves moving the regularly scheduled June 16, 2009 meeting to June 22, 2009.'. Upon a roll call Member (Tim Swenson) Moved, Member (Mike Booke) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'That the Board approves personnel as presented with any agreements between employees and District to be executed by the Chairman and Clerk of the School Board, including the Memorandum of Understanding with the District s three Directors and Marshall Principals Association.' Upon a roll call Notice of Resignation/Termination Name Position Effective Date 1) Deb Miller Sp Needs Director 6/30/09 2) Connie Barnes Elementary Teacher 5/29/09 3) Mary Jacobs Elementary Teacher End 08/09 school year 4) Mai Lor Welcome Center 3/19/09 5) Richard Tibbetts Custodian 6/30/09 6) Laura Greve Paraprofessional 4/30/09 7) Christy Steinbach MECLA Business Teacher 6/1/09 Notice of New Contract Name Position Salary Effective Date 1) Paula Freiermuth Updating Adult Learner and ESL Not to exceed $5,000.00 7/1/08-6/30/09
2) Linda Keller Assessment Tools Trainer ABE $60.per/hr trainer; $30.00 attending training; $15.00 for travel. 7/1/08-6/30/09 3) Debbie Clark Tutor $22.00 hr/ 2.5 day/3 days week. 3/11/09 4) Jennifer Chepa Short term sub $164.86 per day 3/23/09 until end of school year. 5) Julie Dalle MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs 6) Becky Genrich MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs 7) Christy Steinbach MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs8) 8) Dan Smith MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs 9) Erin Galbraith MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs 10) Brydie DeMuth MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs 11) Kristi Villar MECLA Summer School teacher $25.00 hr 7hr/day for 23 days/161 hrs Notice of Modification of Contract (Administration recommends approval) Name Position Modification Effective Date 1) Rick Schoephoerster Custodian Advance to Class I 4/8/09 2) Angela Kurth Just Math Teacher from 2 to 2.5 hours per day 3/2/09-4/20/09 3) Bob Jacobson Just Math Teacher from 2 to 2.5 hours per day 3/2/09-4/20/09 4) Tammy Dulas Just Math Teacher from 2 to 2.5 hours per day 3/2/09-4/20/09 5) Sue Soupir Just Math Teacher from 2 to 2.5 hours per day 3/2/09-4/20/09 Request for Leave (Administration recommends denial/approval) Name Position Leave Type Effective Date 1) Becky Regnier ECFE Teacher Family Leave Beginning 09-10 year until 1/4/10 2) Erica Hess Teacher Family Leave On or 9/17/09 to 12/9/09 Memorandums of Understanding 1) Director of Activities 2) Director of Business Services 3) Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Services MOU s have been signed by each director as written below: In recognition that Marshall Public Schools is facing unprecedented financial times, and; In the spirit of cooperation, this Memorandum of Understanding between Marshall Public Schools and the Director of
Activities/Business Services/Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Services hereby agree for the 2009 2010 school year to freeze any negotiated cost of living adjustments, and; Hereby agree that for the 2009 2010 school year goals funding shall be reduced by 75%. This agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2010. 4) Marshall Principals Association This MOU has been signed by the Principals Association Negotiators and states: In recognition that Marshall Public Schools is facing unprecedented financial times, and; In the spirit of cooperation, the Marshall Public Schools and the Marshall Principals Association hereby agree for the 2009 2010 school year to freeze any negotiated cost of living adjustments, and; Hereby agree that for the 2009 2010 school year goals funding under Article X, Section 5, Subd. 2 shall be reduced by 75%, with payout as detailed in Article X, Section 5, Subd. 2, and; Effective with the 2009 2010 school year, the Principal of Special Programs shall be removed from the Marshall Principals Association bargaining unit. This agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2010. The parties mutually agree that disputes relating to enforcement of this agreement on behalf of either party may be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the terms and conditions of the grievance procedure set forth in the collective bargaining agreement between the parties for the period 2008 2010. Notwithstanding the parties agreement to submit to the grievance procedure set forth in the above-referenced collective bargaining agreement, this agreement shall not be incorporated into or be a part of the present or any future collective bargaining agreement between the parties. Resolution: 'Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 413, Marshall, Minnesota, was held on the 20th day of April, 2009, at 5:30 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: and the following were absent: Board Member (Jeff Chapman) introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NON- RENEWING GIRLS DANCE LINE COACH FOR THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 413 as follows: 1. Jacqueline M. Louwagie is hereby non-renewed as Girls Dance Line Coach for the 2009-10 school year. 2. Administration is further directed to provide Notice to the Girls Dance Line Coach in substantially the form attached hereto labeled Attachment A. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member (Karen VanKeulen) and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following against the same: whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 6-0 Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Mike Booke) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the Board closes the April 20, 2009 meeting for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies. The meeting will be closed as permitted by section 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy related to the District's negotiations with the Marshall Education Association.' Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 6-0 Member (Jeff Chapman) Moved, Member (Bill Mulso) seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'that the board reopens the April 20, 2009 meeting.' Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 6-0 Having no additional business to conduct, Chairman Chapman adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Matt Coleman, Board Clerk 4043