SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 748
MARCH 7, 2016
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER, BOARD ROOM
The special school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 7 p.m. by Krista Durrwachter, chair. Members present: Durrwachter; Michelle Meyer, vice chair; Pam Raden, director; Pat Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Jason Nies, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by McCabe to approve the agenda with the addition to Discuss the Response to the St. Cloud Times and Committee Reassignment. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD CLERK AS MICHELLE MEYER. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schwiebert introduced a proposed resolution that would call for an election on one question to be placed on the May Special Election ballot. A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Meyer to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS AND CALLING AN ELECTION THERON. A roll call vote was taken. Yes votes by Durrwachter, Marushin, McCabe, Meyer, Nies and Raden. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION RESPONDING TO REQUEST FOR PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A discussion was held in regard to the St. Cloud Times Editorial Board request to individual board members about a pledge to stand up to hate.
Durrwachter reappointed Marushin to the Facility and Operations Committee. Marushin will be taking Meyer’s place on this committee.
A facilities conversation was held about the upcoming 2016 bond referendum.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Nies to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Motion carried.
/s/ Michelle Meyer, clerk
Publish: March 25, 2016
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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FEB. 22, 2016
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER, BOARD ROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 7 p.m. by Krista Durrwachter, chair. Members present: Durrwachter; Michelle Meyer, vice chair; Mary McCabe, director; Jason Nies, director; and Pam Raden, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Absent: Patrick Marushin, treasurer.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Nies to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Nies to approve consent items a-d as presented below:
a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Jan. 25, 2016 and the special meeting on Feb. 8, 2016.
b. Checks in the amount of $1,838,191.24 as presented:
General Fund 1,487,715.95
Food Service Fund 163,896.25
Transportation Fund 112,459.91
Community Service Fund 40,311.80
Capital Expenditure Fund 33,807.33
Check numbers 162930 to 163249
Receipts in the amount of $3,374,055.27 as presented:
General Fund 2,895,672.88
Food Service Fund 150,515.35
Transportation Fund 40,403.87
Community Service Fund 98,986.69
Capital Expenditure Fund 81,958.49
Debt Service Fund 105,692.99
Summer Rec Agency Fund 825.00
Receipts 41821 to 41920
Wire transfers in the amount of $5,471.63 as presented:
General Fund 34.59
Food Service Fund 4,332.23
Community Service Fund 1,104.81
Wire transfers 201500053-201500056
c. Accept the following donations:
Oak Ridge Elementary PTC, Oak Ridge Elementary, $7,861.55, Second-grade Smart Board
Oak Ridge Elementary PTC, Oak Ridge Elementary, $1,500, One District, One Book
d. Accept the resignation of Dianne Amundson, SHS, server, effective 2/1/16; Ginger Osendorf, SMS, cashier, effective 1/22/16; Dan Schmitz, SHS, head custodian, 2/19/16; and Lana Varoga, SHS, cashier, effective 2/15/16. Retirements of Carole Michalek, PME, head cook, effective at the end of school year and Georgia Thienes, ORE, Second-grade teacher, effective at the end of school year. Release from Employment of Danielle Trauba, DSC, child care attendant, effective 2/4/16.
Report from School Resource Officers: School Resource Officers Jill Lundquist and Adam VandeVrede, presented a report on the roles and responsibilities as school resource officers within the school district.
Student Representative Report: Hannah Yackley, senior at Sartell High School
- ORE Family Skating Night will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 22
- ORE will also hold a Pennies for Patients Drive during the month of March
- ORE and PME second-graders were at the Paramount to participate in the MathSmARTs program which integrates the arts with math concepts. This is a great partnership supported by the ORE and PME PTOs and the Central Minnesota Arts Board. All second-graders in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District get to participate in this amazing experience. Artists will also visit the schools with additional integration lessons.
- Popper’s Penguins is being enjoyed by our K-5 grades through the One District-One Book program
- Eighth-graders at SMS participated in Kids Connecting to Community on Feb. 16 and 17 at a variety of locations throughout Central Minnesota
- SMS is looking to start a trap-shooting team
- The SMS Spring seventh- and eighth-grade Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, will be performed from Feb. 25-27
- GREAT Night will be held on March 4 for eighth-graders, sponsored by the Sartell Police Department
- Several athletic and activity events participated in state competitions during the past few weeks, or will be soon:
- Girls Hockey
- Claire Minnerath was named a finalist for goalie of the year
- Dance
- Third place in both Jazz and High Kick
- Girls Nordic Ski
- Three Sabre gymnasts
- Rachel Haider
- Abby Weber
- Madison Flaherty
- Wrestling – Rylee Molitor will be competing Feb. 26
- Mock Trial will be competing March 2-4
- Girls Hockey
- Student Council and the Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on March 2, and will host their Funfest on Saturday, March 12, with proceeds going to The Tommy Bearson Foundation.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Negotiations with our construction manager and architects are currently happening
- Two National Merit Scholar Finalists – Gopi Ramanathan and Austin Sura
School Board Committees:
Benton Stearns Committee
- The Benton-Stearns Director Interviewing Committee will meet with candidates next week
Marathon 2015 Vote Yes Committee
- A group of community members have created a Vote Yes community to support the upcoming 2016 Facilities Bond Referendum
Technology Committee
- The committee discussed the future of devices across the district and access for staff and students
- The Education Done Differently Event will be held on April 21
Policy Committee
- The committee is working its way through policies and reviewed 10 policies on the Board agenda
Communications Committee
- Schwiebert has been presenting to a variety of groups including the Sartell Chamber, Sartell City Council and many building staff members
- A joint press release with the city was shared concerning Pinecone Road improvements out toward ORE and the potential high school
- Traffic has been driven to the Bond page on our website to continue to provide detailed information
Report on Enrollment: Schwiebert reviewed the enrollment report.
Report on Drug Prevention Curriculum: Jackie Wruck, chemical health consultant at Sartell High School, reported on Drug Prevention Curriculum.
Academic Extensions Program: Kip Lynk, principal, Oak Ridge Elementary; Sara Nelson, principal, Pine Meadow Elementary; Kurt Stumpf, principal, Sartell Middle School; and Brenda Steve, principal, Sartell High School presented a report on the Academic Extensions programming in the 2015-16 school year along with changes for the 2016-17 school year.
Middle School Space: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent, provided options for staff to review in efforts to alleviate space needs to accommodate the growing population at Sartell Middle School.
Facilities Presentation: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent, shared the presentation that will be presented to groups throughout the community.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE #1-21:
New Employees or Changes: Dianne Amundson, ORE, student supervisor, $13.53/hour RI, S1 2 hours/day, replacing Jennifer Nelson, effective 2/1/16; Marty Anderson, SHS, assistant girls’ golf, $2,962 (7.35 percent) BS 6 ($40,301), replacing Paul Determan, effective 3/16/16; Ross Anderson, SHS, head boys’ and girls track, $8,299 (18.5 percent) BS11 ($44,862), replacing Jeff Kellerman, effective 3/14/16; Brenda Deters, SMS cashier, $14.18/hour RI,S1 2.5-hours/day, replacing Ginger Ostendorf, effective 2/10/16; Sheryl Hammond, SMS, paraprofessional, $17.24 /hour RIV, S2 7 hours/day, new position, effective 2/8/16; Ben Hoffman, SHS, clay target, $412 (2.25 percent) BS2 ($36,653) 50-percent contract, new position, effective 4/1/16; Dylan Hollenkamp, SMS, junior high baseball, $1,649 (4.5 percent) BS2 ($36,653), replacing Rob Notsch, effective 3/21/16; Cindy Kerfeld, SHS, cashier, $14.18/hour RI, S1 2.25-hours/day, replacing Lana Varoga, effective 2/16/16; Anna Lashinski, DSC, cleaner, $14.18/hour RI, S1 3.5-hours/day, replacing Aaron Sutliffe, effective 2/1/16; Tyler Malotky, SMS, junior high boys’ golf, $1,608 (4.5 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Marty Anderson, effective 4/1/16; Luke Miller, SMS, robotics advisor, $1,206 (2.25 percent) BS1 ($35,737) 150-percent contract, allocation of SMS activities, effective 9/5/15; Paul Moe, SMS, clay target, $402 (2.25 percent) BS1 ($35,737) 50-percent contract, new position, 4/1/16; Laura Nordby, SHS, junior high track, $1,608 (4.5 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Shane Broemann, effective 3/21/16; Nick Phillips, SHS, robotics advisor, $599 (3.35 percent) BS1 ($35,737) 50-percent contract, new position, effective 11/1/16; Brennan Rath, SHS, ninth-grade baseball, $2,559 (6.35 percent) BS 5 ($40,301), replacing Dylan Hollenkamp, effective 3/21/16; Cody Rose, SHS, junior high track, $1,608 (4.5 percent) BS1 ($35,737), replacing Kirsten Anderson, effective 3/21/16; Susan Sathre, SHS, receptionist, $17.25/hour RII, S1 40 hours/week 202 days/year, replacing Rebecca Hoye, effective 2/17/16; Karl Scharnweber, SHS, asstistant track, $3,829 (9.5 percent) BS5 ($40,301), replacing Bruce Melin, effective 3/14/16; Ariel Torborg, SHS, robotics advisor, $599 (3.35 percent) BS1 ($35,737) 50-percent contract, new position, effective 11/1/16; Ariel Torborg, SHS, computer club, $1,492 (8.35 percent) BS1 ($35,737) 50-percent contract, replacing Mark Weimer, effective 11/1/16; Joseph Zimmerman, ORE, cleaner, $14.18/hourr RI, S1 7.5 hours/day, replacing David Plante, effective 2/19/16.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT #748 ELECTION NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF STATEWIDE ELECTION. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE FUNDRAISING PROPOSAL FOR THE SARTELL TRAP TEAM AND THE SARTELL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL WITH THE AMENDED LANGUAGE THAT THE EVENT DOES NOT REQUIRE COMPULSORY DONATIONS OR PARTICIPATION BY THE STUDENTS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Nies to APPROVE PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL ELECTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings
- March 7, 2016 – Special Board Meeting @ 7 p.m.
The Board completed official review of Policies 410, 413, 414, 415, 506, 514, 522, 524, 616 and 806.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m. was made by Nies and seconded by Meyer. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Michelle Meyer, clerk
Publish: March 25, 2016
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Allison Marie Photography.
2. The stated address of the principal place of business is or will be: 307 14th Street N., Sartell, Minn. 56377
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above assumed name including any corporations that may be conducting this business: Allison Marie Olmscheid, 307 14th Street N., Sartell, Minn. 56377
4. I certify I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
/s/ Allison Olmscheid
Dated: March 21, 2016
Filed: March 21, 2016
Publish: March 25 and April 1, 2016
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