REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FEB. 27, 2017
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARD ROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6 p.m. by Vice Chair Jason Nies. Members present: Nies, vice chair; Pam Raden, clerk; Mary McCabe, director; Lesa Kramer, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: Michelle Meyer, chair; Patrick Marushin, treasurer.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: add to personnel omnibus – Breonna Samuels; add to resignations – Brittany Ranck. All in favor. Motion carried.
During the public-comment opportunity, Janelle Von Pinnon, The Newsleaders, 32 First Ave. NW, St. Joseph, inquired about the district’s opinion of the Newsleader covering the district athletic program on a routine basis.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A-D AS PRESENTED BELOW. All in favor. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Jan. 23, 2017
Minutes of the board work session held on Feb. 9, 2017
Minutes of the special school board meeting held on Feb. 9, 2017
Minutes of the board work session held on Feb. 21, 2017
b. Checks in the amount of $1,942,274.65 as presented:
General Fund 1,610,982.06
Food Service Fund 133,885.24
Transportation Fund 125,962.92
Community Service Fund 42,266.69
Capital Expenditure Fund 29,177.74
Check numbers 166779 – 167166
Receipts in the amount of $3,504,976.27 as presented:
General Fund 2,640,670.83
Food Service Fund 207,255.67
Transportation Fund 45,577.86
Community Service Fund 109,416.31
Capital Expenditure Fund 348,734.15
Building Fund 75,310.79
Debt Service Fund 78,010.66
Receipts 42954 – 43048
Wire transfers in the amount of $41,523.18 as presented:
General Fund 34,856.54
Food Service Fund 4,995.25
Community Service Fund 1,671.39
Wire transfers 201600052-201600055, & 201600057-201600062
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $427,408.76 as presented:
Building Fund 427,408.76
Check numbers 600025 to 600033
c. Accept the following donations: Pinecone Central Park Association, Sartell-St. Stephen School District – ISD748, $3,500, sheds.
d. Accept the resignation of Emily Andrewsen, ORE, cashier, 2/3/17; Carla Swanson, ORE, student supervisor, 2/24/17; Tressa Zimmerman, Early Childhood, para, 2/22/17; Brittany Ranck, PME, para, 2/24/17.
Student Representative Report: Tristen Nies, student representative
- Nies reported the high school boys swim, wrestling and gymnastics teams will participate in the state tournament. The high school dance team took first place at the state tournament in high kick. Student Council will host their Spring FunFest and Blood Drive in March. The junior class will take the ACT test in April. The middle school held the Kids Connecting with the Community event Feb. 14 and 15 and seventh- and eighth-grade SMS theater students performed “Shrek the Musical Jr.” Oak Ridge will begin its Music in our Schools programs starting in March. Pine Meadow and Oak Ridge thanks the SSEF, LeSauk Lions and Liberty Bank for their support in the successful presentation of the One District, One Book initiative which included a GREAT Theatre presentation of “The BFG.” Thanks to The Waters Church for their generosity in hosting the event.
Architect Report on Building Process:
- Architect Dave Leapaldt presented updates on the site plans, parking lots, planting areas and drainage areas in regards to the new building site.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Schwiebert reported he has been meeting with cities, townships and outside activity groups to discuss possible partnerships and will have the steering committee look at priorities within these partnerships.
Newsleader Request:
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported to the board of the Newsleaders’ publication request.
School Board Committee Report:
- Clerk Pam Raden reported on the Curriculum Instruction Advisory meeting held on Feb. 21.
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported on continued negotiations with the Multi-284 group and negotiations have begun with the Sartell Education Association on behalf of Chair Michelle Meyer.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE #1-20:
New Employees/Changes:
Julie Busta, SMS, SLP-LTS, $45/hour, replacing Marcia Gaetz, 4/10/17-6/2/17; Dan Eekhoff, SHS, SPED – LTS, $120/day, replacing Aimee Gilmore, 4/3/17 – 5/26/17; Rachel Ertl, SMS, cashier, $15.07/hour, R1, S2, three hours/day, replacing Greta Ringstad, 2/6/2017; Meghan Hennagir, SMS, cleaner, $14.18/hour, R1, S1, eight hours/day, replacing Joe Zimmerman, 2/13/2017; Samantha Heschke, ORE, student supervisor, $13.73/hour, R1, S1, two hours/day, replacing Neshaw Houg, 2/14/2017; Matt Horning, SMS, junior high boys tennis, $1,645 ($36,559), BS1, replacing Beau Penk, 4/3/2017; Neshaw Houg, SMS, para, $16.26/hour, RIV, S1, four hours/day, replacing Rachel Rhines, 2/6/2017; Barbara Kennan, ORE, cashier, $14.18/hour, R1, S1, three hours/day, replacing Emily Andrewsen, 2/16/2017; Danielle Olson, SMS, junior high softball, $1,645 ($36,559), BS1, replacing Karyle Rude, 3/20/2017; Nichole Perius, ORE, elementary education teacher, MA10, S12, $58,996, return from LOA, 8/28/2017; Paul Rolfzen, PME, part-time cleaner, $14.18/hour, R1, S1, 3.25 hours/day, replacing Adam Thiel, 1/31/2017; Breonna Samuels, SMS, dishwasher, $14.18/hour, R1, S1, three hours/day, replacing Rachel Ertl, 2/23/2017; Bruce Wagner, DSC, part-time cleaner, $14.18/hour, R1, S1, 3.5 hours/day, replacing Joe Zimmerman, 1/24/2017; Jasmyn Williams, DSC, information tech – Level 1, $18.50/hour, 180 days/year, replacing Nathan Lahr, 2/15/2017; Joe Zimmerman, SMS, custodian, $15.72/hour, RIII,S1, eight hours/day, replacing Lori Stadther, 1/26/2017.
Leaves of Absence:
Bridget Kuhl, SHS, teacher, LOA, 4/3/17 through 6/2/17; Jennifer LaBonne, ORE, teacher, LOA, 2017-18 school year; Holly Olson, ORE, para, LOA, 2/13/17 through 3/31/17; Karlye Rude, SHS, teacher, LOA, 8/28/17 through 10/22/17; Vicki Schneider, ORE, food service, LOA, 3/6/17 through 4/2/17.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE THE TRAP TEAM CLAY TARGET FUNDRAISER. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE REVISIONS TO POLICIES 410, 414, 415, and 524. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Raden to APPROVE ANNUAL MSHSL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Work Session meeting to be held at 5:15 p.m. March 6 at the District Service Center.
Committee assignments were reviewed.
School Board Committees 2017:
Policy – Kramer, Marushin, McCabe
Finance/Operations – Marushin, McCabe, Nies
Negotiations – Meyer (Marushin)
Facilities – Entire Board @ this time
High School Steering Committee- Marushin, Nies, Raden
Communications – Meyer, Raden
Technology – Nies, Raden
Community Outreach – Meyer, Raden
Curriculum Instruction Advisory – Marushin, Meyer
BSED Board – Meyer
SEE – Raden
Stearns County Collaborative Board – Meyer
SPED Advisory Board – Marushin
Sartell Senior Connection – Meyer
Drug-Free Coalition – Kramer
Community Education Advisory Council – Kramer
The Board had the official second reading of revision of policies 410, 414, 415 and 524.
The Board had the official second reading of adoption of proposed policy 427.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING at 6:51 p.m. was made by Kramer and seconded by McCabe. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Pamela Raden, clerk
Publish: March 24, 2017
CITY OF SARTELL
Ordinance No. 2017-03ORD
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REZONING
OF PROPERTY TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
On March 13, 2017 the City Council approved the rezoning designation of certain tracts (“Tract D” and “Tract B”) from B-2 to I-1 Light Industrial.
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: March 24, 2017
