REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 748
JULY 17, 2023
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARDROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Matt Moehrle. Members present: Moehrle, chair; Emily Larson, clerk; Jen Smith, treasurer; Tricia Meling, vice chair; Jason Nies, director; and Thomas R. Lee, interim superintendent. Scott Wenshau, director, attended via zoom. Members absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Meling to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
There were no speakers for Public Forum.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Smith to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A.5.a – A.5.f AS PRESENTED BELOW. All in favor. Motion carried.
A.5.a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on June 26, 2023
A.5.b Checks in the amount of $638,307.80 as presented:
General Fund 291,492.30
Food Service Fund 19,530.29
Transportation Fund 55,798.68
Community Service Fund 22,011.24
Capital Expenditure Fund 225,295.10
Building Fund 4,370.00
Activity Accounts 1,068.64
Internal Service Fund 18,741.55
Check numbers 187012 – 187155
AP ACH History in the amount of $ 3,958.88 as presented:
General Fund 2,494.52
Food Service Fund 197.50
Community Service Fund 23.75
Activities Accounts 1,243.11
Check Number 222300202 – 232400004
Receipts in the amount of $ 5,793,639.64 as presented:
General Fund 3,485,201.20
Food Service Fund 167,163.06
Transportation Fund 24,458.62
Community Service Fund 152,075.73
Capital Expenditure Fund 288,608.31
Debt Service Fund 1,651,282.84
Activity Accounts 13,313.98
Internal Service Fund 11,535.90
Receipts 51965 – 52067
Wire transfers in the amount of $ 1,409,002.08 as presented:
General Fund 753,834.50
Food Service Fund 4,503.94
Transportation Fund 5,034.65
Community Service Fund 12,998.68
Capital Expenditure Fund 260,708.23
Internal Service Fund 371,922.08
Wire transfers 202200836 – 202300024
A.5.c Approve resolution accepting the following donations; Active Central MN, Sartell High School, $580, recognition of SHS Track Team Apple Duathlon Volunteers; Aaron and Josie Johnson, Sartell High School, $100, SHS Track Team, Paul and Gwen Buran, Sartell High School, $25, SHS Track Team.
A.5.d Approve 2023-2024 Schools for Equity in Education Membership
A.5.e Approve 2023-2024 School Year Nutrition Services Meal Prices
A.5.f Accept resignations: Lindsey Harvey, RIS, fifth-grade teacher, 6/5/23; Kayla Johnson, RIS, fifth-grade teacher, 6/5/23; Brittney Witt, SMS, art teacher, 6/5/23.
Accept release of employment: None
Accept retirements: None
ISD748 Sabre Star Report:
- Kyle Breitkreutz, technology director, presented Steve Janski with the July SABRE star award.
Superintendent Report:
- Lee reported on happenings around the district. He started by sharing he’s met with four out of the six board members so far; he’s also meeting with principals and directors of transportation, grounds/maintenance and union members. He said he’s impressed with the staff at Sartell-St. Stephen school district and everyone truly wants what’s best for kids. Strategic plan is great and he looks forward to continuing with its implementation.
SHS Sustainability Club Prairie Restoration Proposal Report
- Students Ben Thompson and Annabelle Tautges, who are involved in the SHS Sustainability Club, presented a proposal for a prairie restoration project near the Sartell High School.
School Board Committee Report:
- Tricia Meling – Senior Connection. The Senior Connection has started charging for membership and it continues to grow. They have funds available now and are looking for ways to donate back to the community. They are looking to plan more day trips. They held a garage sale that was very successful. They plan on hosting a city birthday celebration as well as hosting National Night Out again.
- Matt Moehrle – Negotiations. Clerical unit negotiations continue and are on the right track. Today they received the Teachers Union financial proposal which will be discussed in more detail during the closed session.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Larson to APPROVE PERSONNEL OMNIBUS RESOLUTION #1-10: All in Favor. Motion carried.
New Employees: Hailey Bjork, SMS, behavior interventionist, $26/hour, new position, 9/5/23; Jami Fremstad, RIS, homebound teacher, $35/hour, new position, 6/19/23; Connor Hacker, SHS, ninth-grade girls soccer coach, $3,739 (8.35 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Andrea Benninghoff, 8/14/23; Lauren Lindmeier, ORELC, early childhood educator, $44,776, BA, Step A, new position, 8/22/23; Emily Mehr, ORELC, early childhood educator, $44,776, BA, Step A, increase to full time, 8/22/23; Stephania Peña de Disla, SHS, part-time cleaner, $18.03/hour, RII, Step 1, replacing Robert Graham, 7/10/23; Tenley Quesnell, SHS, assistant gymnastics coach, $4,254 (9.5 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Jennifer Labonne, 11/13/23; Nichole Shekleton, SHS, technology level II customer support, $24.67/hour, increase in hours, 7/1/23; Luke Thorn, DSC, technology level II customer support, $24.72/hour, increase in hours, 7/1/23; Andy Zilka, RIS, technology level II customer support, $27.05/hour, increase in hours, 7/1/23.
Leaves of Absence: None
All in favor. Motion carried
A motion was made by Meling and seconded by Smith to APPROVE Policy 701 & 708. Discussion was held. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Nies to APPROVE an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA). Discussion was held. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Meling and seconded by Smith to APPROVE the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Expenditure Application. Discussion was held. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Smith to APPROVE the 2023-2024 Student Handbooks at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, Pine Meadow Primary School, Riverview Intermediate School, Sartell Middle School and Sartell High School. Discussion was held. All in Favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Committee Meetings / Discussion:
- Second Reading: Official Revision of Policy – 620
- Discussed Cell Phone Policy & Procedure
- Discussed Riverview Intermediate Schools HVAC System
- Future Board Work Session & Policy Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at District Service Center
- Future Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 at District Services Center
- Future Board Work Session & Policy Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at District Service Center
Committee Assignments were reviewed.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Smith to CLOSE the MEETING PURSUANT to MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.03, to discuss negotiation strategy.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:12 p.m. was made by Nies and seconded by Smith. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Emily Larson, Clerk
Publish: Sept. 1, 2023
