REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 748
NOV. 20, 2017 DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARD ROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Vice Chair Jason Nies. Members present: Nies; Pamela Raden, clerk; Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Lesa Kramer, director; Jeremy Snoberger, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: None.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE THE CONSENT ITEMS A-D WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: Add to personnel omnibus – Ashley Preusser, Renee Zieglmeier, and Patricia Zimmerman; remove from personnel omnibus Nick Phillips. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Oct. 16, 2017
Minutes of the steering committee meeting held on Oct. 25, 2017
Minutes of the board work session held on Nov. 8, 2017
Checks in the amount of $2,489,300.84 as presented:
General Fund 1,962,911.48
Food Service Fund 225,670.71
Transportation Fund 196,183.06
Community Service Fund 33,284.76
Capital Expenditure Fund 71,098.83
Summer Rec Agency Fund 152.00
Check numbers 169573 – 169984
Receipts in the amount of $5,157,433.18 as presented:
General Fund 2,793.385.92
Food Service Fund 222,943.48
Transportation Fund 1,247.82
Community Service Fund 165,014.35
Capital Expenditure Fund 7,229.95
Building Fund 11,256.63
Debt Service Fund 1,956,355.03
Receipts 43884 – 43983
Wire transfers in the amount of $6,907.99 as presented:
General Fund 927.16
Food Service Fund 5,107.70
Community Service Fund 873.13 Wire transfers 201700033-201700038
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $2,023,573.59 as presented:
Building Fund 2,023,573.59
Check numbers 600145 to 600170
Accept the following donations:
Sabres All Sport Booster Club, Sartell High School, $1,481.98, fall strength and conditioning program; Sartell – St. Stephen Education Foundation, ISD 748, $36,377.00, SSEF grants for 2017-2018.
Accept the resignation of Samantha Heschke, ORE, student supervisor, 11/20/17; Angela Hyde, PME/DSC, student supervisor/child care attendant, 11/3/17; Melissa Kramer, ORE, food service worker, 10/24/17; Emily Yule, Early Childhood, teacher, 2/23/18. Accept the retirement of Judy Pohlkamp, ORE, para, 12/31/17. Termination of Employment: Barb Kennan, ORE, cashier, 10/30/17.
Audit Report:
• Nancy Schulzetenberg, from BerganKDV presented the 2016-2017 audit results.
Student Representative Report: Nicholas Juntunen, student representatives
• Juntunen reported on happenings around the district. At the elementary level, parent-teacher conferences have concluded and each building hosted a NED Show Assembly. The Middle School held its annual Veteran’s Day program where 68 veterans were able to hear speaker Rollie Weis. It also hosted the Knowledge Bowl competition and fifth- and sixth-grade activity night. More than 40 students attended “We Day” in St. Paul. The High School collected numerous food items with their Trick-Or-Treat and Thanksgiving food drives. The Halloween dance was held the night of Halloween and winter activities have started their seasons. The girls swim team and cross country both went to state competitions.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, Superintendent
• Superintendent Schwiebert reported points of pride from around the district. Highlights include; the cross-country team and choir assembly participating in their state competitions. The Middle School does an immaculate job hosting its Veteran’s Day program and the Sartell Chamber of Commerce honored a Sartell High School student as their Student of the Year. Sgt. Steve Soyka was the speaker at the recent Drug-Free Coalition meeting and the PFSS promotional day is on Nov. 30.
Construction Manager Report on Building Process:
• Senior Project Manager Robbie Schultz and Project Manager Lee Gruen reported the new High School building project’s timeline is on track. This included precast starting in two weeks and structural steel and walls around the pool area in mid-December. Asphalt has been placed and 40 percent of precast should be done by Christmas.
School Board Committee Report:
• Director Raden reported on the Senior Connection meeting at the new Sartell Community Center.
• Treasurer Marushin reported on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment meeting.
• Director Kramer reported on the Drug-Free Coalition meeting.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE #1-40:
New Employees/Changes:
Quinn Anderson, SHS, assistant gymnastics, $1,870 (9.5 percent), BA 4 ($39,360), 50-percent contract, outside funded, 11/13/2017; Bill Corcoran, SHS, assistant gymnastics, $4,360 (9.5 percent), BA 11 ($45,893), replacing Jazmine Malepsy, 11/13/2017; Cheryl Freihammer, ORE, head cook, $24.26/hour, RV, S7, 7.75 hours/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/30/2017; Leah Greer, Early Childhood/ECFE, para, $21.87/hr, RIV, S6, 2.83 hours/day, reduction; no Fridays, 9/11/2017; Andrea Hahn, ORE, AM cashier, $16.33/hour, RI, S4, 1.25 hour/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/30/2017;
Ryan Hauge, SHS, activities director, $61,523 (AD, S3), .68 FTE, replacing Jim Michaud, 11/27/2017; Amelia Klemp, SMS, junior high boys swim, $1,857 (6.35 percent), BA 1 ($36,559), 80-percent contract, replacing Tyler Malotky, 11/27/2017; Mary Knellwolf, Early Childhood, para, $17.68/hour, RIV, S2, 2.83 hours/day, new position, 11/27/2017; Jessie Kovall, SMS, food service worker, $17.04/hour, RI, S5, 3.75 hours/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/23/2017; Nazlah Krenzelok, SHS, cashier, $14.18/hour, RI, S1, 3 hours/day, replacing Priscilla Lessard, 10/25/2017; Jennifer LaBonne, SHS, assistant gymnastics, $3,828 (9.5 percent), BA 5 ($40,294), replacing Quinn Anderson, 11/13/2017;
Brian Larson, SHS, lead custodian, $20.13/hour, RIV, S4, 8 hours/day, replacing Robert Christianson, 11/6/2017; Priscilla Lessard, ORE, AM cashier, $14.18/hour, RI, S1, 1.25 hours/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/30/2017; Tyler Malotky, SMS, junior high boys swim, $488 (6.35 percent), BA 2 ($38,426), 20-percent contract, reduced contract, 11/27/2017; Mary Michaud, SMS, LTS – school counselor, $260/day, replacing Shannon Zinken, 1/2/2018; Madi Molitor, SHS, boys diving, $3,650 (9.5 percent), BA 3 ($38,426), replacing Nicole Thull, 11/27/2017; Nikki Mortezaee, ORE, student supervisor, $13.87/hour, RI, S1, two hours/day, replacing Kathi Hammer, 10/23/2017; Holly Neitzke, SMS, cook’s helper, $17.61/hr, RII, S4, 6.75 hours/day, Increase .25 hour/day, 10/23/2017;
Brian Nelson, SHS, industrial technology, $23,440, BA, S1, .5999 FTE, replacing Ariel Torborg, 11/6/2017; Rebecca Nielsen, SHS, food service worker, $14.18/hour, RI, S1, 3 hours/day, replacing Donna Weihrauch, 10/18/2017; Cheryl Nies, SMS, food service worker, $17.04/hour, RI, S5, 4.75 hours/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/23/2017; Julie Peabody, SMS, food service worker, $14.18/hour, RI, S1, 3.25 hours/day, replacing Michelle Shouse, 11/2/2017; Ashley Petschen, SHS, student supervisor, $13.87/hour, R1, S1, 2 hours/day, replacing Jeff Anderson, 10/24/2017; Ashley Preusser, ORE, cashier, $14.18/hour, RI, Si, 3 hours/day, replacing Barb Kennan, 12/1/2017; Paul Rolfzen, SHS, custodian, $15.72/hour, RIII, S1, 8 hours/day, replacing Brian Larson, 11/6/2017; Jacob Sailor, SHS, winter strength coach, $1,287 (3.35 percent), BA 3 ($38,426), replacing Noel Meyer, 11/13/2017; Megan Seamans, SHS, musical choreographer, $886 (2.25 percent), BA 4 ($39,360), replacing Samantha Collen, 2/5/2018;
Michelle Shouse, SMS, food service worker, $15.07/hour, RI, S2, 3 hours/day, new position, 10/31/2017; Jacob Smith, SHS, winter strength coach, $1,225 (3.35 percent), BA 1 ($36,559), outside funded, 11/13/2017; Krista Sowada, Early Childhood, child-care attendant, $14.74/hour, RI, S2, increase 1.25 hour/day, 9/18/2017; Mary Ann Terwey, ORE, AM cashier, $17.04/hour, RI, S5, 1.25 hour/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/30/2017; Carol Williamson, SMS, cook’s helper, $17.61/hour, RII, S4, 6.75 hours/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/23/2017; Renee Zieglmeier, ORE, student supervisor, $13.87/hour, RI, SI, 2 hours/day, replacing Samantha Heschkeq, 11/20/2017; Renee Zieglmeier, Early Childhood, child-care attendant, $13.87/hour, RI, SI, 2.75 hours/day, replacing Angela Hyde, 11/21/2017; Carol Williamson, SMS, cook’s helper, $17.61/hour, RII, S4, 6.75 hours/day, increase .25 hour/day, 10/23/2017.
Leaves of Absence:
Hayley Erdman, ORE, para, LOA, 3/12/18-4/27/18; Karen Evenson, Transportation, bus driver, LOA, 11/30/17-1/1/18; Valerie Gruba, SMS, student supervisor, LOA, 11/2/17-12/14/17; Aubri Petron, DSC, child-care attendant, LOA, 4/6/18-5/25/18; Stephen Schwanke, SHS, student supervisor, LOA, 1/2/18-2/23/18.
Director Kramer made the notation she is related to one of the personnel on the omnibus for the record. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Kramer to REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE THE 2016-17 DISTRICT 748 WORLD’S BEST WORKFORCE PLAN SUMMARY. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE THE 2017-18 ISD 748 DISTRICT PLAN FOR MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE 120B.11: STRIVING FOR THE WORLD’S BEST WORKFORCE. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE OFFICIAL REVISION TO POLICIES 101.1, 102 AND 105. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Raden to APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE SARTELL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (SEA). All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Raden to APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH RECOVERY PLUS/ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL. Following discussion a motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Raden to POSTPONE ACTION UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. Unanimous consent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE FUNDRAISERS FOR BOYS SWIM/DIVE AND BASEBALL AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNTY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY/NURSING PROGRAMS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Raden TO APPROVE AWARDING CONTRACT TO LOW BID FOR REBIDS AS RECOMMENDED:
Contract 56 and Alternate 22; Demountable Walls; KI; $520,919.42
All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
Policy Committee Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, District Services Center.
Partners For Student Success Meeting – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Resource Training & Solutions.
District Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, District Services Center.
Steering Committee Meeting –1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, District Services Center.
Future Board Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Sartell High School Media Center.
TNT Meeting –6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Sartell High School Media Center.
Organizational Board Meeting – 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, District Services Center
Future Board Meeting –6 p.m Monday, Jan. 22, District Services Center
Future Board Meeting – 6 p.m Monday, Feb. 26, District Services Center.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:25 p.m. was made by Marushin and seconded by Snoberger. All in favor. Motion carried.
s/ Pam Raden, clerk
Publish: Dec. 22, 2017
