SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 748
FEB. 8, 2016
DISTRICT CENTER BOARD ROOM
The special school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6 p.m. by Vice Chair Michelle Meyer. Members present: Meyer; Pam Raden, director; Pat Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Jason Nies, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: Krista Durrwachter, chair.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE 2016 REFEREDUM REVIEW AND COMMENT SUBMISSION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #748. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to adjourn the meeting at 7 p.m. Motion carried.
/s/ Pat Marushin, treasurer
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JAN. 25, 2016
SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL, MEDIA CENTER
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Krista Durrwachter, chair. Members present: Durrwachter; Michelle Meyer, vice chair; Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Jason Nies, director; and Pam Raden, director. Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent joined via conference phone.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by McCabe to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to approve consent items a-d as presented below:
a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Dec. 21, 2016 and the organizational meeting on Jan. 4, 2016
b. Checks in the amount of $2,896,511.64 as presented:
General Fund 2,527,151.57
Food Service Fund 177,435.56
Transportation Fund 125,506.75
Community Service Fund 42,877.54
Capital Expenditure Fund 23,540.22
Check numbers 162551 to 162929
Receipts in the amount of $4,572,356.94 as presented:
General Fund 3,936,615.12
Food Service Fund 324,931.38
Transportation Fund 34,355.45
Community Service Fund 76,750.16
Debt Service Fund 177,704.83
Summer Rec Agency Fund 22,000.00
Receipts 41719 to 41820
Wire transfers in the amount of $3,506,977.47 as presented:
General Fund 1,046.92
Food Service Fund 4,045.08
Community Service Fund 760.01
Capital Expenditure Fund 45,022.96
Debt Service Fund 3,456,102.50
Wire transfers 201500041-201500052
c. Accept the following donations: Jack McCann, Sartell High School Athletic Department, $100, Athletic Department-undesignated; Minnesota Fishing Museum, Sartell-St. Stephen Community Education, $1,500, fishing program; Sartell Music Association, Sartell High School, $900, musicians for concert; Oak Ridge Elementary PTC, Oak Ridge Elementary, $2, 914.72, Oak Ridge PTO Book Fair Proceeds for Media Center
d. Accept the resignation of Aaron Sutliffe, DSC, cleaner, effective 1/20/16; Janice Pfannenstein, ORE, cafeteria worker, effective 12/23/15; and Scott Vadnais, ORE, custodian, effective 1/4/16.
Report from School Resource Officers: Jill Lundquist and Adam VandeVrede, school resource officers, presented a report on the roles and responsibilities as school resource officers within the school district.
Student Representative Report: Gopi Ramanathan, senior at Sartell High School
Pine Meadow and Oak Ridge
- Both Oak Ridge and Pine Meadow held their annual Jingle Bell Olympics
- PME students have spent some time searching for the “Giraffe in the Caf”, which hides out in different places in the PME cafeteria
- ORE held a Compassion Drive for local families in need
- PME first-graders surpassed their reading goals by reading more than 35,340 pages
- “Three Districts, One Book” kicks off this Friday, which is their major project for “I Love To Read” month
- ORE has a Science and Engineering Night coming up this Friday, which is a free event that includes free projects for kids to do
Sartell Middle School
- The Life Skills class held its first Holiday Café, selling food and drinks to students in order to benefit the community
- Fifth- and sixth-grade students attended the 10th annual Science Rocks and Nature Conference on Jan. 5
- SMS Student Council helped re-launch NuVal during the week of Jan. 11
- SMS Student Council helped put on seventh- and eight-grade Activity Night on Jan. 8
- Janagan Ramanathan won the SMS Geography Bee
Sartell High School
- Sartell High School honored the memory of Tommy Bearson by dedicating its Jan. 7 basketball game to him. Called “Hoopin’ for Tommy B,” proceeds from the game went toward the Tom Bearson Foundation.
- Hannah Yackley and Gopi Ramanathan were honored on Jan. 19 as the first recipients of the St. Cloud Times 2 Under 20 Award, held in conjunction with the 5 Under 40 Award. Nicole Yang was also honored as a nominee for the award.
- SHS Student Council helped re-launch NuVal on Jan. 19
- Sartell High School was honored by the St. Cloud Times with the “Best Mascot/Nickname” Award
- Sartell High School Gymnastics took fourth place at the State True Team Meet
- Sartell Boys Swim and Dive won the Section True Team Meet and qualified for the State True Team Meet
Superintendent Report: Given by Durrwachter on behalf of Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
Durrwachter gave a brief summary of the board’s decision to move forward with the bond and location of a new school. Details will be discussed in the motion that will be presented later in the meeting.
School Board Committees:
Communications Committee
- Pam Raden provided a Communications Committee update
- The Communications Committee will continue to work to provide messaging to our community regarding the bond proposal and the projects that will be encompassed in it
Benton-Stearns
- Michelle Meyer provided an update on Benton-Stearns Education District
- Meyer is on the search sub-committee for the new executive director
- Benton-Stearns is in the process of getting an outline of the qualities wanted for the new executive director
Sartell Senior Connection
- Michelle Meyer provided an update on the Senior Connection
- Meyer continues to attend meetings and answer questions regarding the facility planning process and potential bond
Report on Enrollment: Durrwachter reviewed the enrollment report.
Student Activity Report: Steve Wruck, director of business services, reported on the 2015-16 student activity account.
Report on High School Course Changes: Brenda Steve, SHS principal, reported on the Sartell High School course changes. There are new courses being offered in computer programming, sports and activities.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Nies to APPROVE #1-32:
New Employees or Changes:
Chad Claybough, SHS, asstistant track, $3,395 (9.5 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Ross Anderson, effective 03/14/16; Samantha Collen, SHS, musical choreographer $804 (2.25 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Kelli Killmer, effective 02/15/16; Rachel Ertl, SMS, cafeteria worker, $14.18/hr R1, S1 2 hours/day, operational change, effective 01/04/16; Salle Gaches, ORE, cafeteria worker, $14.18/hour R1, S1 2.25 hours/day, replacing Janice Pfannenstein, effective 01/12/16; Kelly Hanson, SMS, server, $14.18 /hr R1, S1 2.5 hours/day, replacing Lynn Thene, effective 01/04/16; Angie Heckman, SHS, visual arts advisor, $804 (2.25 percent) BS1 ($35,737), new position, effective 01/11/16; Ryan Hiltner, SHS, musical assistant director, $804 (2.25 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Julie Grundhauser, effective 02/15/16; Jason Johnson, SMS, lead custodain, $16.92/hour RIV, S1 8 hours/day, Replacing Mark Hedstrom, effective 01/25/16; Sheila Johnson, SHS, server, $14.18/hr R1, S1 2 hours/day, replacing Tracy Schuneman, effective 01/05/16; Kelli Killmer, SHS, musical director, $3, 441 (8.35 percent) BS7 ($41, 212), replacing Tom Kuhn, effective 02/15/16; Karen Klein, SMS, temporary cook’s helper, $18.39/hour RII, S6 6.5 hours/day, temporarily replacing Shelly Starz, effective 01/04/16; Elena Koch, SMS, LTS – seventh-grade language arts, $19,724 BS1 ($35,737) .5519 contract, replacing Kirsten Anderson, effective 01/07/16; Angela Kost, SMS, student supervisor, $13.53/hour R1, S1 2 hours/day, replacing Brady Brouwer, effective 01/19/16; Jessie Kovall, SMS, temporary server, $17.04/hour R1, S5 4.5 hours/week, temporarily replacing Karen Klein, 12/17/15; Monica Mills, ORE, media assistant, $21.33/hour RIV, S6 7.5/day, replacing Terri Laudenbach, effective 02/17/16; Hollie Neitzke, ORE, cashier, $16.33/hour RI, S4 .75 hour/day, additional assignment – replacing Lynn Thene, effective 01/04/16; Jennifer Nelson, PME, LTS – student supervisor, $13.53/hour R1, S1 2 hours/day, replacing Angela Burnett, effective 01/27/16; Cheryl Nies, SHS, temporary cook’s helper, $18.39/hour RII, S5 5.5 hours/day; temporarily replacing Cindy Heins, 01/14/16; Brandon Nordhues, SHS, musical vocal director, $2,107 (5.35 percent) BS5 ($39,388), replacing Kelli Killmer, effective 02/15/16; David Plante, ORE, custodian, $17.81/hour RIII, S3 8 hours/day; replacing Scott Vadnais, effective 01/14/16; Natalie Reardon, SHS, LTS-SPED teacher, $17,575 BS1 ($35,737) .4918 contract, replacing Lindsay Kramer/Barb Melsha, effective 01/25/16; Cody Rose, SHS, LTS-phy. ed., $17,575 BS1 ($35,737) .4918 contract, replacing Jeff Kellerman, effective 01/25/16; Traci Shuneman, SHS, dishwasher, $17.04/hour RI, S5 2.75 hours/day, replacing Beverly Wiebe, effective 01/04/16; Shelly Starz, SMS, temporary cook, $20.13/hour RIV, S4 8 hours/day; temporarily replacing Robin Zormeier, effective 01/04/16; Grant Strom, SHS, one-act play, $1,197 (3.35 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Tayler Hamilton, effective 01/15/16; Grant Strom, SHS, musical accompanist, $1,912 (5.35 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Mo Putnam, effective 02/15/16; Rhonda Wieneke, ORE, dishwasher, $14.18 /hour R1, S1 3 hours/day, replacing Rachel Ertl, effective 01/11/16; Carol Williamson, SMS, temporary server, $17.04/hour R1, S5 3.5 hours/day, temporarily replacing Jessie Kovall, effective 01/19/16;
Leaves of Absence:
Melissa Anderson, ORE, paraprofessional, LOA, effective 4/15/16 to 4/25/16; Jeff Stang, SHS, paraprofessional, LOA, effective 1/11, 2/1, 2/22, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18 and 4/25; Adam Thiel, SMS, custodian, LOA, effective Jan. 16-May 4, 2016 4 hours per week; Denis Waldvogel, ORE, paraprofessional, LOA, effective May 2016-dates TBD
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PARTNER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Nies to APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER WITH THE SARTELL POLICE DEPARTMENT. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE MSHSL FOUNDATION GRANT REQUEST. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Meyer to APPROVE THE MSHSL SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Meyer to APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CONSULTANT FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Nies to APPROVE FUNDRAISER FOR SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DISTRICT TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW AND COMMENT SUBMISSION TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PROPOSED $105.8M BOND TO BE PAID BACK OF 25-YEAR BOND. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Nies to APPROVE KNUTSON AND FLYNN AS BOND AND ELECTION COUNSEL. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings
- Feb. 2 at 4:15 p.m. – Board Policy Committee Meeting, District Service Center, Board Room
- Communications Committee – To be determined
- Community Outreach Committee – To be determined
Durrwachter announced a five-minute recess.
A motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statue Section 13D.05 Subd. 2(b) to consider concerns related to an employee was made by Meyer and seconded by Nies at 7:51 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion to reopen the meeting was made by Raden and Nies at 8 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Board Member Meyer introduced the resolution and moved its adoption to release Ryan Templin, an employee of Independent School District No. 748. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Marushin, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Meyer, Raden, Durrwachter, McCabe, Nies and Marushin and the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
A motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statue Section 13D.05 Subd. 2(b) to consider concerns related to an employee was made by McCabe and seconded by Meyer at 8:02 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion to reopen the meeting was made by Nies and McCabe at 8:03 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Board Member Nies introduced the resolution and moved its adoption to release Rebecca Hoye, an employee of Independent School District No. 748. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Meyer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Meyer, Raden, Durrwachter, McCabe, Nies and Marushin and the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. was made by Meyer and seconded by Marushin. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Patrick Marushin, treasurer
Publish: Feb. 26, 2016
CITY OF SARTELL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Sartell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Sartell City Hall on Monday, the 7th day of March 2016, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to obtain public input on the draft 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan is a policy document intended to guide City decisions. The Plan identifies a series of nine driving principles and goals which include: Communications and Engagement; Economic Development; Public Safety; Planning; Community Culture; Parks and Open Spaces; Transportation; Sustainability and Community Facilities. The Comprehensive Plan can be viewed online at http://www.sartellmn.com/2015-comprehensive-plan-update or by viewing a paper copy at City Hall located at 125 Pinecone Road N.
Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
Publish: Feb. 26, 2016
CITY OF SARTELL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City Council of the City of Sartell, Minn., will hold a public hearing at a meeting of the Council beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, to be held at the Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N., Sartell, Minn., on the proposal the city abate all or a portion of property taxes levied by the city on the properties identified by the following parcel identification numbers (the “Properties”): 92.56570.0166, 92.57044.0903, 92.57105.0400, 92.56579.0051, 92.56570.0164, 92.57044.0000, 92.56569.0850, 92.57169.0208, 92.56823.0229, 92.56823.0209, 92.56581.0100, 92.56716.0201, 92.56705.0077, 92.56705.0078, 92.56705.0085, 92.56705.0076, 92.56571.0145, 92.57044.0909, 92.56579.0047, 92.56579.0045, 92.56570.0163, 92.56570.0155, 92.57044.0900, 92.57044.0923, 92.57105.0422, 92.56570.0153, 92.56570.0150, 92.56579.0046, 92.56569.0852, 92.57049.9800, 92.56716.0280.
The total amount of the taxes proposed to be abated by the city on the properties for up to a 20-year period is estimated to be not more than $13.5 million. The city council will consider the property tax abatement to finance improvements to the city’s regional community center and to certain regional parks, including improvements of and amenities related thereto (collectively, the “Project”), all located in the city.
The city proposes to issue General-Obligation Tax-Abatement Bonds in the amount not to exceed $13.5 million to finance the Project.
All interested persons may appear at the March 14 public hearing and present their views orally or in writing.
Publish: Feb. 26, 2016