MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ISD #361 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA Monday, June 21, 2010 5:00 p.m. Falls High School Cafeteria 1.0 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Michelle Hebner at 5:00 p.m. A moment of silence was observed in respect for the passing of Board Chairperson Roger Jerome for his service to the district and School Board. 2.0 ROLL CALL: Board members present were M. Lassila, M. Hebner, D. Wagner and S. Nordquist. Board member absent was W. Kostiuk. Also present was Interim Superintendent K. Grover. Media Present: The Journal, KGHS-KSDM Radio Station 3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by D Wagner, seconded by M. Lassila to approve the agenda as amended with removal of Personnel Item 8.2.3. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5.0 OPEN FORUM 5.1 Sheryl Hendrickson, current coach and former figure skating board member, addressed her concerns with the proposed figure skating lettering policy. In her opinion the requirements were not strict enough and she requested to board to table the item and study the issue more closely. Jill Herzig, Club President rebutted that the club changed the policy in May both meeting the required deadline for change and tightening up the requirements and their request at this time is for this past season and which lettering policy they would need to follow. 6.0 APPROVAL OF PAST MEETING MINUTES Moved by S. Nordquist seconded by D. Wagner to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2010. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7.0 AUTHORIZATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Approve the bills due and payable amounting to $299,731.14 including check numbers 109908 through 110079. Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by S. Nordquist to approve the bills in the amount of $299,731.14. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8.0 CONSENT AGENDA 8.1 Programs 8.1.1 Accept donations in the amount of $7,080.00 5/7/10 Boise Inc.; FHS Graduates mini diplomas 5/17/10 Ben Franklin Crafts;FHS English Class portfolios worth $205.00
5/1710 Wherley Motors; Com. Ed. Club Invention $119.00 5/17/10 Wenberg Transfer; Com. Ed. Club Invention $238.00 5/25/10 Marshall Knudson; Com. Ed. $1,500 5/25/10 Marshall Knudson; Com. Ed. $1,500 5/25/10 Jill Katrin; FHS Library $23.00 5/28/10 Elks; Com. Ed. $500.00 5/28/10 Bronco Track Boosters; Volunteer coaches $3,200.00 8.1.2 Approve a request from the International Falls Fire Department to utilize district property for the July 4 th fireworks. 8.1.3 Approve a contract with Levi Pearson for construction of a home by the Building Trades Program during the 2010-11 school year. 8.1.4 Approve solicitation of bids for the Falls High School health and safety project. 8.1.5 Amend 2010-2011 School Calendar 8.1.6 Approve Health and Safety Program Attachment 10 8.1.7 Approve membership in the Minnesota Rural Education Association for 2010-11 in the amount of $2,400.00. 8.1.8 Approve renewal rates for property/liability and workers compensation insurance for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 8.1.9 Approve the Specific Services Contract Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 in the amount of $35,618.01. Moved by D. Wagner, seconded by M. Lassila to accept the program consent agenda items 8.1.1 8.1.9 as presented. Member S. Nordquist requested the removal of Items 8.1.4 and 8.1.5 from the consent agenda. Original motion was amended by D. Wagner and duly seconded by M. Lassila to accept program consent agenda items 8.1.1-8.1.3 and 8.1.6-8.1.9. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to approve Item 8.1.4 solicitation of bids for the health and safety project. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by D. Wagner to approve Item 8.1.5 amendment of 2010-11 school calendar. Motion carried by a 3-1 vote with member S. Nordquist voting against. 8.2 Personnel 8.2.1 Adopt a resolution terminating a Probationary Teacher RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF SARAH BRADLEY, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER WHEREAS Sarah Bradley is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 361, and BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 361, that pursuant to Minnesota Statues 122A.40, Subdivision 5
and the collective bargaining agreement between ISD 361 and EDMN Local 331, that the teaching contract of Sarah Bradley, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 361, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2009-10 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and nonrenewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form: Ms. Sarah Bradley 403 7 th Street International Falls, MN 56649 Dear Ms. Bradley: NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON RENEWAL You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 361 held on June 21, 2010, 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 renew your contract for the 2010-11 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5. You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the nonrenewal of your teaching contract. Yours very truly, Stuart Nordquist, Clerk SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 361 Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to accept the personnel consent agenda item 8.2.1 as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8.2.2 Approve the hire of Sara Bradley as an hourly physical education teacher for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule D of the Master 8.2.3 Approve the hire of Karen Bates as Boys Basketball Cheerleading Advisor for the 2010-11 season in accord with Schedule D of the Master Agreement between ISD 361 and Local 331 and contingent upon completion of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA) Safety Certification. removed 8.2.4 Accept the resignation of Jennifer Myles as an Education Support Professional effective Friday, June 4, 2010. 8.2.5 Accept the resignation of Jennifer Hargis as an Education Support Professional effective Friday, June 4, 2010.
8.2.6 Approve the hire of Mike Bolstad as Head Boys Hockey Coach for the 2010-11 season in accord with Schedule C of the Master Agreement between ISD 361 and Local 331 and contingent upon completion of the coaches Education Program through the MSHSL. 8.2.7 Approve the hire of Jay Boyle as Math Team Advisor for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule D of the Master Agreement between ISD 361 and Local 331. 8.2.8 Approve the hire of Luke Zika as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 8.2.9 Approve the hire of Jay Boyle as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach 8.2.10 Approve the hire of Hailey Hyatt as Assistant Boys Swim Coach for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule C of the Master 8.2.11 Approve the hire of Kevin Erickson as Assistant Girls Hockey Coach 8.2.12 Approve the hire of Paul Hjelle as Head Boys Track Coach for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule C of the Master 8.2.13 Approve the hire of Jennifer Erickson as the Head Girls Track Coach for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule C of the Master 8.2.14 Approve the hire of Dan Zika as Assistant Boys Track Coach for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule C of the Master 8.2.15 Approve the hire of Sheryl Hendrickson as Assistant Girls Track Coach for the 2010-11 school year pursuant to Schedule C of the Master 8.2.16 Approve the hire of Vic Heinlen as the Head Boys Baseball Coach 8.2.17 Approve the hire of Eric Walls as the Assistant Boys Baseball Coach Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to accept the personnel consent agenda items 8.2.2 8.2.17 as amended. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8.2.18 Approve the continuance of the RTI Coordinator position for the 2010-11 school year. Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by D. Wagner to accept personnel consent agenda item 8.2.18 as presented. A motion was made by S. Nordquist to table the item until the August agenda to review MCA test scores. Motion failed due to lack of second. Original motion was voted on and carried by a unanimous vote.
8.3 Policy 8.3.1 Discussion/potential action on FHS lettering policy pertinent to Figure Skating Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to table item 8.3.1 to receive information on other districts lettering policies. Motion carried by a 3-1 vote with member M. Lassila voting against. 8.3.2 Discuss Policy 611 Home Schooling; no action was taken 9.0 APPROVE THE FINAL FY10 EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE BUDGETS. Moved by M. Lassila, seconded by D. Wagner to approve the final FY10 expenditure and revenue budgets. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10.0 APPROVE THE TENTATIVE FY11 EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE BUDGETS. Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to approve the tentative FY11 expenditure and revenue budgets. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 11.0 ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOR 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR. Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to approve membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2010-11. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 12.0 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12.1 Tim Everson, High School Principal Enrollment ended at 623 Schedules are completed but conflicts are still being solved. Schedules will be available to students in August. Concurrent enrollment classes in the schedule are two math courses, 2 English courses, 1 welding course, 1 Green & Sustainable carpentry and 1 photoshop/desktop publishing course. The physical education course will not be offered due to lack of numbers in registration. Two overloads will be required for 2010-11, a.20 in math and a.1 in art. Staffing in the business department needs to be reviewed which may have a ripple effect on elementary staffing. 12.2 Kevin Grover, Interim Superintendent District financial support for out-of-state/country travel has not been given in the past so the recommendation would be to not fund the travel costs to the airport for next spring s student trip to Costa Rica. Approval on the proposed changes to the Q-comp plan has been received from MDE. The annual Q-Comp report for both the high school and the elementary are ready for submission.
NWEA test results were distributed. Member S. Nordquist requested NWEA test results from other districts and prior year to see test score comparisons. Local 510 would like to meet July 8 th for a negotiations session. K Grover will contact Union representative to seek other possible dates and times. No year-end meeting will be needed to pay end-of-year bills. 13.0 DIRECTOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS: Acting Chairperson M. Hebner appointed S. Nordquist to the Administrative Salary Committee. 14.0 ENTER CLOSED SESSION FOR NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGY SESION FOR PRINCIPAL NEGOTIATIONS: Moved by D. Wagner, seconded by M. Lassila to close the meeting at 6:20 p.m. for a negotiations strategy session. 15.0 REOPEN: Moved by D. Wagner, seconded by S. Nordquist to reopen the meeting at 6:31 p.m. 16.0 BOARD VACANCY: Advertisement for board vacancy will be run on July 7 th and 10 th with interviews of candidates to follow and appointment at the regular meeting in August. 17.0 ADJOURNMENT Moved by S. Nordquist, seconded by D. Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. Attest: S. Nordquist, Clerk