REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JAN. 23, 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 Chair Michelle Meyer. Members present: Meyer; Jason Nies, vice chair; Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Lesa Kramer, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: Pam Raden, clerk.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT added to resignations – Greta Ringstad. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Kramer to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A-D WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS remove from minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Dec. 19, 2016 the finance report under school-board committees and change minutes of the board organizational meeting held on Jan. 9, 2017; proposed time 6:30 p.m. – except during the summer months of June, July and August which would begin at 4:30 p.m.) to read; begin at 6:30 p.m. – except during the summer months of June, July and August which would begin at 4:30 p.m.)
a. Minutes of the regular school-board meeting held on Dec. 19, 2016
Minutes of the board work session held on Dec. 15, 2016
Minutes of the board organizational meeting held on Jan. 9, 2017
Minutes of the board joint work session held on Jan. 9, 2017
b. Checks in the amount of $3,243,913.24 as presented:
General Fund 2,785,091.95
Food Service Fund 160,419.87
Transportation Fund 184,671.38
Community Service Fund 54,992.75
Capital Expenditure Fund 58,737.29
Check numbers 166413 – 166778
Receipts in the amount of $3,517,951.05 as presented:
General Fund 3,121,284.23
Food Service Fund 211,673.78
Transportation Fund 25,844.46
Community Service Fund 51,532.45
Building Fund 62,567.52
Debt Service Fund 45,048.61
Receipts 42861 – 42953
Wire transfers in the amount of $3,468,535.64 as presented:
General Fund 2,077.73
Food Service Fund 3,475.93
Community Service Fund 868.23
Debt Service Fund 3,462,113.75
Wire transfers 201600039-201600049, & 201600051
Building Fund wire transfers in the amount of $1,059,253.48 as presented:
Building Fund 1,059,253.48
Wire transfers 201600050
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $45,846.95 as presented:
Building Fund 45,846.95
Check numbers 600018 to 600024
c. Accept the following donations: Pine Meadow Elementary PTO, Sartell-St. Stephen School District – ISD 748, $245.73, Classroom Supplies and Items for Family BINGO night.
d. Accept the resignation of Lucas Anderson, SMS, para, 1/5/17; Nathan Lahr, DSC, info. technology, 1/17/17; Greta Ringstad, SMS, cashier, 2/2/17; Lori Stadther, SMS, custodian, 1/25/17; Jeff Stang, SHS, para, 12/27/16; Adam Thiel, PME, part-time cleaner, 1/20/17; Amy Trombley, DSC, communications, 1/27/17.
Student Representative Report: Nicholas Juntunen, student representative
- Student Representative Nicholas Juntunen reported Pine Meadow will host its family BINGO night, January is “I Love to Read” month at both Pine Meadow and Oak Ridge and they are reading the One District, One Book selection of “The BFG;” the Middle School hosted the District Geography Bee; and the High School finished its first semester, held the Winter Wonderland dance and the basketball team held their “Hoopin’ for Tommy B” event.
Architect Report on Building Process:
- Architects Scott Krenner, Dan Grothe and David Motzenbecker presented four options for roadways and parkways that would work with the design of the new high school and after discussion board members recommended Option Two be the primary and Option One be the alternate, a visual site plan was provided, and exterior and interior building materials were distributed for review.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported bus inspections went very well as no negative points were noted, the drug-free coalition meeting was held, he has the opportunity to present to the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Council, and the Sartell Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Showcase event at the Middle School.
Student Activity Report: Steve Wruck, director of Business Services
- Wruck reported on the Student Activity Account.
School Board Committee Report:
- Director McCabe reported on the Policy Committee meeting held on Jan. 19.
- Chair Meyer reported on the Sartell Senior Connection meeting, Negotiations with the Multi-Unit Local 284 and Benton-Stearns organizational meeting of which she will be treasurer.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE #1-14:
New Employees/Changes:
Jeff Anderson, SHS, student supervisor, $13.73/hour, R1, S1, two hours/day, replacing Holly Wagner, 1/17/2017; Jayme Ericson, DSC, food and nutrition supervisor, $23.95/hour, eight hours/day, 109 days (16-17), replacing Hannah Warzecha, 2/1/2017; Chris Garman, SHS, musical assistant director, $823 ($36,559), BS1, replacing Cindy Freet, 3/15/2017; Kaylee Heinen, Early Childhood, child-care attendant, $13.73/hour, RI, S1, 3.25 hours/day (Tuesday-Friday), replacing Megan Lindbloom, 1/10/2017; Stephen Kuebelbeck, SHS, musical vocal accompanist, $1,956 ($36,559), BS1, replacing Grant Strom, 3/15/2017; Steve Mackenthun, SMS, junior high softball, $1,605 ($36,559), BS1, replacing Luke Rude, 3/20/2017; Avalon Olson, SHS, musical assistant director, $844 ($37,496), BS2, replacing Samantha Collen, 3/15/2017; Paul Plombon, SHS, para, $16.26/hour, RIV, S1, seven hours/day, new position, 1/3/2017; Rachel Rhines, SMS, para, $16.26/hour, RIV, S1, seven hours/day, replacing Lucas Anderson, 1/10/2017; Abby Schneider, SHS, para, $16.26/hour, RIV, S1, seven hours/day, replacing Jeff Stang, 1/30/2017; Daryl Scholz, SMS, junior high softball, $1,605 ($36,559), BS1, replacing Rachel Smith, 3/20/2017; Lori Stadther, SMS, custodian, $15.72/hour, RIII, S1, eight hours/day, replacing Alan Smith, 12/26/2016; Joe Zimmerman, SMS, cleaner, $14.18/hour, RI, S1, eight hours/day, replacing Lori Stadther, 1/4/2017.
Leaves of Absence:
Marcia Gaetz, SMS, speech language pathologist, LOA, 4/10/17-6/5/17.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE REVISIONS TO POLICIES 506, 704, 714 AND 807. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR FOR 2017-18. Meyer, Nies, Marushin and Kramer in favor. Nay vote by McCabe. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE SOLAR ENERGY CONTRACT. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Nies to APPROVE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CHANGES. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies to APPROVE ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT A OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TRAINING EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP FOR NON-ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Work Session meeting to be held at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 9 at the District Service Center.
The Board Chair and Vice Chair assigned committee assignments for 2017 as follows:
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 506, 704, 714 and 807.
The Board completed official review of policies 514, 522, 616 and 806.
The Board had the official first reading of revision of policies 410, 414, 415 and 524.
The Board had the official first reading of adoption of proposed policy 427.
The Board took a five minute recess at 8:02 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:09 p.m.
Chair Meyer entertained a motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statue Section 13D.05 Subd. 2(b) to consider concerns related to an employee. Motion made by Marushin and seconded by Nies TO CLOSE THE MEETING AT 8:10 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Nies to REOPEN THE MEETING AT 8:12 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Board Member Marushin introduced the resolution and moved its adoption to release Megan Lindbloom, an employee of Independent School District No. 748. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Nies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Meyer, Nies, Marushin, Kramer and McCabe and the following voted against the same: None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:13 p.m. was made by Marushin and seconded by Nies. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Patrick Marushin, treasurer
Publish: March 3, 2017
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CITY OF SARTELL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF JK SECURE STORAGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Sartell City Council will hold public hearings in the council chambers of the Sartell City Hall at 6 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, March 13, 2017 to consider a partial rezoning and the preliminary plat of JK Secure Stogage. The site is located just West of Fourth Avenue S.
Mary Degiovanni
Administrator
Publish: March 3, 2017
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CITY OF SARTELL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY PLAT
ISD 748 OAK RIDGE ADDITION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Sartell City Council will hold a public hearing in the council chambers of the Sartell City Hall at 6 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, March 13, 2017 to consider the preliminary plat of ISD 748 OAK RIDGE ADDITION located west of Pinecone Road North and south of 35th Street N.
Mary Degiovanni
Administrator
Publish: March 3, 2017
