REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JULY 18, 2016
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARD ROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 4 p.m. by Michelle Meyer, vice chair/clerk. Members present: Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Pam Raden, director; Jason Nies, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: add to Personnel Omnibus Resolution – Raschell Collyer, Krista Durrwachter, Jean Harthan, Marie Pangerl, Bradley Scherer, Mindy Strom, and contingent upon licensure from MDE, Amelia Klemp. All in favor. Motion carried.
During the public comment opportunity, Cris Drais, 305 First St. SE, St. Stephen inquired about the date and location of the October board meeting, the potential of the City of St. Stephen hosting a school board candidate forum and complimented the model United Nations program in the schools.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A-D AS PRESENTED BELOW.
a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on June 20, 2016.
Minutes of the special school board meeting held on June 28, 2016.
Minutes of the special school board meeting held on July 1, 2016.
b. Checks in the amount of $2,410,476.04 as presented:
General Fund 1,709,712.14
Food Service Fund 22,477.10
Transportation Fund 41,920.91
Community Service Fund 18,256.30
Capital Expenditure Fund 581,330.89
Scholarship Trust Fund 22,750.00
Summer Rec Agency Fund 14,028.70
Check numbers 164499 to 164756
Receipts in the amount of $3,655,285.76 as presented:
General Fund 2,400,305.14
Food Service Fund 22,000.26
Transportation Fund 510.37
Community Service Fund 63,366.19
Capital Expenditure Fund 7,867.28
Debt Service Fund 1,123,094.27
Summer Rec Agency Fund 38,142.25
Receipts 42342 to 42436
Wire transfers in the amount of $1,347,083.58 as presented:
General Fund 315.76
Food Service Fund 3,268.75
Community Service Fund 194.15
Capital Expenditure Fund 14,725.00
Debt Service Fund 1,328,023.75
Summer Rec Agency Fund 556.17
Wire transfers 201500089-201600007
c. Accept the following donations:
Choose Yes For Success, Sartell-St. Stephen School District, $72.12, general donation;
Jody Bolton Smith, Sartell Middle School, $1,000, Taye drum set with cymbals;
Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation, Sartell-St. Stephen School District, $32,612, 2016-2017 grants.
d. Accept the resignation of Curt Karolus, District, seasonal lawn/grounds, effective 6/27/16; Christine Little, SMS/ORE, para, effective 6/7/16; Alan Smith, SMS, cleaner, effective 7/22/16; and Lindsay Vernier, SMS, ITS, effective 6/7/16.
Release of Employment of Nicole Hylen, DSC, HR director, effective 6/30/16; and
Stacy Karolus, DSC, executive assistant to the superintendent, effective 6/30/16.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported the open positions at the district office have been filled; the land purchase near Oak Ridge is almost complete with the potential option of purchasing 10 additional acres, and potential review of facility use for the board to consider.
School Board Committee Report
No reports.
Architect Report on Building Process
- Architects Judy Hoskens, David Leapaldt and Scott Krenner met with the City of Sartell to discuss road upgrades and traffic control, gave a summary of a design workshop that was held at the high school, and reported on the high school building process including upcoming programming and technology group meetings.
Sartell High School Team Silver
- Brenda Steve, SHS principal, reported on the success of the 2015-16 Team Silver program at the high school.
Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation
- Adam Heathcote and Jon Pearson reported the Foundation’s current projects and potential future collaborations with the district.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE #1-23:
New Employees/Changes:
Ross Anderson, SMS, seventh-grade volleyball, $2,736 (6.35%), BS8 ($43,094), replacing Sascha Hansen, 8/29/2016; Samantha Anderson, SHS, assistance girls’ soccer, $3,473 (9.5%), BS1 ($36,559), replacing Joseph Yantambwe, 8/15/2016; Rachel Breitkreutz, SHS, assistance girls’ tennis, $3,030 (7.35%), BS6 ($41,228), replacing Caitlyn Heinen, 8/15/2016; Raschell Collyer, ORE, SPED teacher, $52,058, BA 30, S10, replacing Chris Berger, 8/24/2016; Krista Durrwachter, DSC, human resources director, $86,007, 239 days, replacing Nicole Hylen, 8/1/16-6/30/17; Kyle Grote, SMS, junior high boys’ soccer, $2,321 (6.35%), BS, S1 ($36,559), replacing Jeff Stang, 8/29/2016; Sasha Hansen, SMS, eighth-grade volleyball, $2,618 (6.35%), BS6 ($41,228), open position from last year, 10/19/2016; Jean Harthan, ORE, elementary teacher, $49,460, BA 30, S7, replacing Georgia Thienes, 8/24/2016; Nathan Lahr, DSC, information technology-Level 1, $18.50/hour, 180 days/year, 8 hours/day, restructuring of IT department, 8/15/2016; Natalie Marcussen, SMS, eighth-grade volleyball, $2,321 (6.35%), BS, S1 ($36,559), replacing Montana Peters, 8/29/2016; David Miller, SHS, social studies teacher, $36,559, BA, S1, replacing Erica Nelson, 8/24/2016; Marie Pangerl, DSC, assessment coordinator/ executive assistant to the superintendent, $65,816, 220 days, replacing Amy Trombley/Stacy Karolus, 8/1/16-6/30/17; Montana Peters, SHS, assistant volleyball, $3,562 (9.5%), BS2 ($37,496), replacing Maria Slivnik, 8/15/2016; Cody Rose, SHS, ninth-grade football, $3,053 (8.35%), BS 1 ($36,559), replacing Tom Middagh, 8/15/2016; Bradly Scherer, SMS, ITS, $45,162, replacing Lindsay Vernier, 8/24/2016; Alan Smith, SMS, cleaner, $14.18/hour, R1, S1, 8 hours/day, replacing Joseph Zimmerman, 7/5/2016; Mindy Strom, ORE, elementary teacher, $54,696, MA, S10, replacing Nikki Perius, 8/24/2016; Mary Wenker, DSC, teacher, .8324 contract to .6681 contract, requested contract reduction, 7/11/2016.
New Employees: Contingent upon licensure from MDE
Jacob Hanzalik, SHS, LTS Spanish, $36,559, BA, S1, replacing Emily Meyer, 8/24/2016; Amelia Klemp, PME/ORE, speech and language pathologist, $56,561, MA, S12, replacing Rachel Burg, 8/24/2016; Alex Nelson, SHS, SPED teacher, $36,559, BA, S1, replacing Natalie Reardon/Barb Melsha, 8/24/2016.
Leaves of Absence:
Amy Schmidtbauer, SMS, music teacher, LOA, 2016-17 school year; Beverly Wiebe, SMS, custodian, LOA, 7/11/16- 8/19/16.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE 2016A BOND SALE ON JUNE 30, 2016. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE 2016B BOND SALE ON JUNE 30, 2016. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCEDURES. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE PINE MEADOW ELEMENTARY AND OAK RIDGE ELEMENTARY STUDENT HANDBOOK CHANGES. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE ATHLETIC AND COACHES’ HANDBOOKS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE REVISION TO POLICIES 805 AND 905. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Raden to APPROVE THE SEE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE RESOURCE TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE MSBA MEMBERSHIP. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND CHOIR BOSTON-NEW YORK CITY TOUR EXTENDED FIELD TRIP. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE STEARNS COUNTY COLLABORATIVE TIME STUDY. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL DIETETIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AFFILIATION AGREEMENT. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE CALL FOR BIDS FOR MILK AND BREAD PRODUCTS. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
Committee representations will be reviewed at the Aug. 15 regular school board meeting due to the resignation of Chair Krista Durrwachter and appointment of Lesa Kramer.
Board Election, November 2016
Superintendent Schwiebert reported to the board the school board filing period opens Tuesday, Aug. 2 and closes Tuesday Aug. 16, 2016 at 5 p.m.
A motion to ADJOUN THE MEETING AT 5:36 p.m. was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Michelle Meyer, Clerk
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CITY OF ST. STEPHEN
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
The St. Stephen City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 to review information regarding the Temporary Family Health-Care Dwellings of 2016 Law as it relates to zoning. You are invited to attend this public hearing. Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk at: 2 Sixth Ave. SE, St. Stephen, Minn. 56375 or via e-mail: crisdrais@midconetwork.com.
All comments, written or oral, will be heard.
/s/ Cris M Drais
City of St. Stephen City Clerk
Dated: Aug. 15, 2016
Publish: Aug. 19, 2016
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CITY OF SARTELL
Ordinance No. 03-2016
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY TO R-5 PLANNED-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
On Aug. 8, 2016, the City Council approved the rezoning designation for a 3-acre parcel generally located to the west of 19th (65th) Avenue South and generally east of County Road 4 as R-5, Planned-Unit Development.
A printed copy of the Ordinance and complete legal description are available for inspection by any person at the office of the City Clerk, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
This document hereby is made a part of this ordinance and is attached hereto.
/s/ Sarah Jane Nicoll
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
SEAL
Publish: Aug. 19, 2106
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CITY OF SARTELL
Ordinance No. 04-2016
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
On Aug. 8, 2016, the City Council approved the rezoning designation for a 19.5-acre parcel generally located to the south of 35th Street North and west of 33rd and 34th Street North for a development known as Blackberry Ridge as R-1, Single-Family Residential.
A printed copy of the Ordinance and complete legal description are available for inspection by any person at the office of the City Clerk, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
This document hereby is made a part of this ordinance and is attached hereto.
/s/ Sarah Jane Nicoll
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
SEAL
Publish: Aug. 19, 2016
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CITY OF SARTELL
Ordinance No. 05-2016
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY TO R-5 PLANNED-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
On Aug. 8, 2016, the City Council approved the rezoning designation for a 35.11-acre parcel generally located to the west of Pinecone Road and South of Robert’s as R-5, Planned-Unit Development.
A printed copy of the Ordinance and complete legal description are available for inspection by any person at the office of the City Clerk, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
This document hereby is made a part of this ordinance and is attached hereto.
/s/ Sarah Jane Nicoll
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
SEAL
Publish: Aug. 19, 2016
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ORDINANCE NO. 06-2016
CITY OF SARTELL
AN ORDINANCE OPTING-OUT
OF THE REQUIREMENTS
OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law the creation and regulation of temporary family health-care dwellings, codified at Minn. Stat. § 462.3593, which permit and regulate temporary family health-care dwellings;
WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. §462.3593 allows cities to “opt out” of those regulations;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARTELL, ORDAINS as follows:
Title 10, Chapter 1 Section 4. City Code, Section 4 is amended as follows:
OPT-OUT OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593:
SECTION 4 E Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593, subdivision 9, the City of Sartell opts-out of the requirements of Minn. Stat. §462.3593, which defines and regulates Temporary Family Health-Care Dwellings.
SECTION 4E. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
ADOPTED this 8TH day of AUGUST, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Sartell.
CITY OF SARTELL
/s/ Sarah Jane Nicoll
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
SEAL
CERTIFICATION
I, Mary Degiovanni, city administrator of the City of Sartell, do hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ORDINANCE by the Council of the City of Sartell at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of August, 2016.
/s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
City of Sartell, Minnesota
Publish: Aug. 19, 2016
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CITY OF SARTELL
PUBLIC HEARING
GAS AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISE & FRANCHISE FEE ORDINANCES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City of Sartell will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at the Sartell City Hall, for the purpose of updating the gas and electric franchise and franchise fee ordinances. Copies of the proposed ordinances are available for review at the city clerk’s office or on the city website at www.sartellmn.com.
All interested persons are invited to attend to voice their opinion. Written comments will be accepted until the date of the hearing.
/s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
Publish: Aug. 19, 2016
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CITY OF ST. STEPHEN
LEGAL NOTICE
BUDGET PLANNING MEETING
The City of St. Stephen City Council will hold its 2017 Budget Planning Meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber of City Hall: 2 Sixth Ave. SE, St. Stephen, Minn.
/s/ Cris M Drais
City of St. Stephen City Clerk
Dated: Aug. 14, 2016
Publish: Aug. 19, 2016
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