REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 748
JUNE 19, 2017
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARD ROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 5 p.m. by Chair Michelle Meyer. Members present: Meyer; Jason Nies, vice chair; Pamela Raden, clerk; Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Lesa Kramer, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: add to personnel omnibus – Jenna Blomgren and Zachary Steffl; add to leaves of absence – Jill Ambrosier. All in favor. Motion carried.
During the public comment opportunity, Jason Anderson, 32443 Meadow Lane, spoke in support of the activities director and concerns with the activity director re-assignment.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Nies to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A-D AS PRESENTED BELOW. The board discussed item d resignations. All in favor. Motion carried.
a, Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on May 15, 2017
Minutes of the special school board meeting held on May 22, 2017
Minutes of the board work session held on June 12, 2017
b. Checks in the amount of $1,966,731.84 as presented:
General Fund 1,558,475.40
Food Service Fund 137,290.02
Transportation Fund 208,535.78
Community Service Fund 31,323.19
Capital Expenditure Fund 29,553.54
Debt Service Fund 375.00
Summer Rec Agency Fund 1,178.91
Check numbers 167905 – 168293
Receipts in the amount of $6,486,981.58 as presented:
General Fund 4,217,529.76
Food Service Fund 230,686.67
Transportation Fund 14,801.59
Community Service Fund 89,803.70
Capital Expenditure Fund 304.00
Building Fund 80,167.97
Debt Service Fund 1,786,940.29
Scholarship Trust 12,400.00
Summer Rec Agency Fund 54,347.60
Receipts 43373 – 43504
Wire transfers in the amount of $20,403.87 as presented:
General Fund 317.85
Food Service Fund 4,154.97
Community Service Fund 360.73
Capital Expenditure Fund 13,725.00
Summer Rec Agency Fund 1,845.32
Wire transfers 201600085-201600092
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $420,983.91 as presented:
Building Fund 420,983.91
Check numbers 600053 to 600063
c. Accept the following donations: Pine Meadow Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748, Pine Meadow Elementary, $700.46, classroom supplies; Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation, Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748, $3,000, scholarships; Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation, Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748, $100, senior awards decoration.
d. Accept the resignation of Kendyll Barten, SMS, sixth-grade teacher, 6/5/17; Cassie Gertken, SMS, SPED teacher, 6/5/17; Taylor Hamilton, SHS, English teacher, 6/5/17; Amber Hedstrom Koepl, SMS, SPED teacher, 6/5/17; Mackenzie Lecy, SMS, sixth-grade teacher, 6/5/17; Kristen Will, PME, cashier, 6/2/17. Accept the retirement of Rhonda Kaiser, SMS, receptionist, 9/6/17.
Student Representative Report: Nicholas Juntunen and Tristen Nies, student representatives
- No report.
Architect Report on Building Process:
- Architect Dave Leapaldt updated the board on the next steps in the building process at Pine Meadow, Sartell Middle School, Oak Ridge projects along with the new High School gymnasium, pool and fitness areas.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported the City of Sartell is prioritizing the order of road projects which includes Pinecone and 27th Street N. along with having discussions on extending the current bike path. The City’s Champion Field project update was discussed along with the MSBA legislative update notice.
Sartell High School Team Silver Presentation:
- Brenda Steve, high school principal; Nicholas Peterson, assistant high school principal, reported on the impact of the 2016-17 Sartell High School Team Silver program.
Community Survey Results:
- Kay Nelson, assistant superintendent of learning services; Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent; Kris O’Brien, community education director, and the building principals presented the results of the 2016-17 District 748 community survey.
School Board Committee Report:
- No reports.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE #1-22:
New Employees/Changes:
Jenna Blomgren, SMS, English/language arts teacher – sixth-grade, $50,030, MA, S5, replacing Katherine Murnane, 8/23/2017; Courtney Brausen, ORE, ESY para (summer school), $16.26/hour, RIV, S1, 3.5 hours/day, 16 days, new position, 6/19/2017; Zachary Brown, SHS, science teacher (summer school), $27.50/hour, 4 hours/day, 16 days, replacing Caitlyn Heinen, 6/12/2017; Sascha Hansen, SHS, assistant principal, $83,585, AP, S2, replacing Brian Baloun, 7/1/2017; Kimberly Helde, ORE, ESY para (summer school), $16.26/hour, RIV, S1, 3.5 hours/day, 16 days, new position, 6/19/2017; Scott Hentges, SHS, Summer Strength, $1,506 (3.35 percent), BS10 ($44,950), replacing Mike Holman, 6/5/2017; Ryan Hiltner, SHS, ITS, $44,594, BA10, S7, replacing Joe Schulte, 8/28/2017; Elli Johnson, SHS, ninth-grade girls soccer, $3,053 (8.35 percent), BA 1 ($36,559), replacing Bobby Nyemah, 8/14/2017; Laura Johnson, SMS, summer marching band lead, $1,225 (3.35 percent), BA1 ($36,559), new position, 6/5/2017; Amy Krueger, SMS, SPED teacher, $46,094, BA20, S6, replacing Cassie Gertken, 8/23/2017; Melissa Misterman, SMS, SPED teacher, $46,296, MA, S1, replacing Amber Hedstrom Koepl, 8/28/2017; Amy Moe, PME, ITS, $70,695, MA30, S17, replacing Katy Vinje Stark, 8/28/2017; Jennifer Olson, SMS, summer marching band color guard, $1,225 (3.35 percent), BA1 ($36,559), replacing Sarah Coles, 6/5/2017; Joanna Richards, SMS/SHS, vocal music, $50,962, MA, S6, replacing Isaac Lovdahl, 8/23/2017; Doreen Schmidt, SMS, receptionist, $18.71/hour, RII, S2, 202 days/year, 8 hours/day, replacing Rhonda Kaiser, 8/1/2017; Zachary Steffl, SHS, math teacher, $38,996, BA10, S1, replacing Ryan Hiltner, 8/23/2017;
New Employees/Pending Licensure:
Paul Benson, SMS/SHS, orchestra and classroom music teacher, $36,559, BA, S1, new position, 8/23/2017; Leah Klabo Summerville, SMS, English/language arts teacher, $53,762, MA, S9, replacing Kathryn Gasser Young, 8/23/2017; Brianna Pahl, SMS, LTS speech language pathologist, $46,296, MA, S1, replacing Marcia Gaetz (LOA), 8/23/2017.
Leaves of Absence:
Jill Ambrosier, ORE, second-grade teacher, LOA, 9/10/17 to 12/4/17; Erin Huot, SMS, art teacher, LOA, 8/28/17 to 9/15/17; Erin Nies, ORE, elementary teacher, LOA, 11/7/17 to 2/9/18.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE SARTELL FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS FOR THE 2017-2018 CONTRACT YEAR, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017 FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: BUSINESS SERVICE SPECIALIST, FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, LEVEL 2 TECHNICIAN, SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADULT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR, FOOD & NUTRITION SUPERVISOR, TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR, TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF LEARNING SERVICES, CONTROLLER, COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR, ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR, ASSOCIATE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR, HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, LEVEL 1 TECHNICIAN, BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR, AND LEVEL 2 TECHNICIAN. Meyer, Nies, Marushin, McCabe and Kramer in favor. Nay vote by Raden. Motion carried 5-1.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Raden to APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STEARNS COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY 2017-2018 BUDGET AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE 2017-18 CALENDAR HOLIDAYS AS DETERMINED FOR INDIVIDUALLY CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES AND THE SUPERINTENDENT AS FOLLOWS: JULY 4, 2017; SEP. 4, 2017; NOV. 23, 2017; NOV. 24, 2017; DEC. 25, 2017; DEC. 26, 2017; DEC. 29, 2017; JAN. 1, 2018; MAY 28, 2018; AND TWO FLOATING HOLIDAYS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE DISTRICT 748 LITERACY PLAN READING WELL BY THIRD GRADE 2017-18 PLAN. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Kramer to ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR MICHELLE MEYER EFFECTIVE AUG. 11, 2017. Nies, Raden, Marushin and Kramer in favor. Nay vote by McCabe. Meyer abstained. Motion carried 4-1.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Steering Committee Meeting – 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at District Services Center
- Special Board Meeting – 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at District Services Center
- Future Board Meeting – 5 p.m. Monday, July 17 at District Services Center
- No Steering Committee Meeting Planned for July 2017
Committee assignments were reviewed;
School Board Committees 2017:
a) Policy: Marushin, McCabe and Kramer
b) Finance & Operations: Marushin, McCabe and Nies
c) Negotiations: Meyer (Marushin)
d) Facilities: Kramer, Marushin, McCabe, Meyer, Nies and Raden
e) Communications: Meyer and Raden
f) Technology: Nies and Raden
g) Community Outreach: Meyer and Raden
h) Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Marushin and Meyer
i) Benton-Stearns Education District: Meyer
j) Legislative Network and SEE: Raden
k) Stearns County Collaborative: Meyer
l) Special Education Advisory: Marushin
m) Sartell Senior Connection: Meyer
n) Drug Free Coalition: Kramer
o) Community Education Advisory: Kramer
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:13 p.m. was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin. All in favor. Motion carried.
s/Pamela Raden, clerk
Publish: July 21, 2017
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 748
SECTION 00 11 13 – CALL FOR BIDS
The Administration recommends the Board of Education authorize a Call for Bids for Sartell-St. Stephen New High School Bid Package 3. Sartell-St. Stephen School District will receive sealed bids at the district office at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. Plans will be available on or after July 21, 2017. Contact the offices of Winkelman Building Co. LLC for access, 320-253-2411.
A non-mandatory advanced-bid meeting will be held for the Sartell-St. Stephen New High School BP-3 at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017. The advanced-bid meeting will be held at Sartell-St. Stephen School District Offices, located at 212 Third Ave. N., Sartell, Minn. 56377. Attendees WILL BE REQUIRED to park on the east side of the building and check in at Door 10. Please respond to Matt at Winkelman Building Co. LLC by email to mattk@winkbuild.com if you have plans to attend the advanced-bid meeting.
Types of bidding may include but are not limited to: Cast in Place Floor Slabs/Toppings, Concrete Floor Finishes, Misc. Metals, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Counter Tops, Weather Barriers, Metal Wall Panels, Membrane Roofing, Fireproofing, Caulking and Sealants, Access Doors, Overhead Doors, Folding Fire Doors, Aluminum Windows and Storefronts, Translucent Wall Systems, Glazing, Gypsum Wall Systems, Tiling, Suspended Ceilings, Wood Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Athletic Flooring, Carpet Flooring, Wall Coverings, Painting, Accessories, Signage, Operable Partitions, Lockers, Residential Appliances, Food Service Equipment, Lab Equipment, Theatrical Equipment, Gym Equipment, Scoreboards, Window Covering, Theater Seating, Site Furnishings, Swimming Pools, Fire Suppression Systems, Plumbing Systems, HVAC Systems, Electrical Systems, Concessions Building, Athletic Field Dugouts, Storage Shed.
Publish: July 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 2017
CITY OF SARTELL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON VACATION OF INTERNAL DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENTS
Lot 2, Block 1 Silvercrest Sartell Plat 2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN upon motion of the city council of Sartell, Minnesota a public hearing will be held before the city council at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, July 31 in the council chambers at the Sartell City Hall to hear all persons present upon the proposed vacation of certain internal drainage and utility easements.
Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
Publish: July 21, 2017
CITY OF SARTELL
Ordinance No. 2017-08ORD
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
TO R-5 PLANNED-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
On June 12, 2017, the City Council approved the rezoning designation for a 52-acre parcel generally located to the east and north of Heritage 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
s/ Mary Degiovanni
City Administrator
ATTEST:
SEAL
Publish: July 21, 2017
CITY OF SARTELL
PUBLIC HEARING
BUILDING, FIRE AND ELECTRICAL CODES
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, Aug. 14, 2017, at the Sartell City Hall, for the purpose of updating the City Code of Ordinances regarding adoption of the State Building Code, State Fire Code and State Electrical Code. 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: July 21, 2017
