CITY OF ST. STEPHEN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held in the St. Stephen City Hall Council Chamber at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 for the purpose of discussing a request by Nancy White, Trustee of the Cecilia V Trobec Rev. Trust to rezone a parcel of real property (approximately 29.6 acres) currently zoned B2 (General Business) to RR1 (Rural Single-Family Residence), legally described as follows:
Parcel ID No: 90.55921.0000
Section 36 Township 126 Range 029
Address: XXXX (unnumbered at this time) County Road 2 S., St. Stephen, Minn. 56375
All are invited to attend this public hearing. All comments, written or oral, will be heard.
/s/ Cris Drais
City of St. Stephen City Clerk
Dated: May 16, 2017
Publish: May 19 , 2017
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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
APRIL 17, 2017
THE CITY OF ST. STEPHEN CITY HALL
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; Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Lesa Kramer, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Arrival post roll call: Michelle Meyer, chair, 6:28 pm. Members absent: Pamela Raden, clerk.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS add to leaves of absence – Kathy Mugg. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A-D AS PRESENTED BELOW. All in favor. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on March 20, 2017.
b. Checks in the amount of $1,387,205.41 as presented:
General Fund 1,152,439.56
Food Service Fund 113,509.72
Transportation Fund 24,666.33
Community Service Fund 31,017.80
Capital Expenditure Fund 62,566.96
Summer Rec Agency Fund 3,005.04
Check numbers 167424 – 167655
Receipts in the amount of $4,520,074.42 as presented:
General Fund 3,980,935.58
Food Service Fund 256,524.69
Transportation Fund 23,250.22
Community Service Fund 60,673.89
Building Fund 75,679.63
Debt Service Fund 116,103.09
Summer Rec Agency Fund 6,907.32
Receipts 43151 – 43267
Wire transfers in the amount of $8,056.02 as presented:
General Fund 2,776.68
Food Service Fund 4,258.98
Community Service Fund 1,018.53
Summer Red Agency Fund 1.83
Wire transfers 201600069-201600076
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $343,153.59 as presented:
Building Fund 343,153.59
Check numbers 600040 to 600044
c. Accept the following donations: Big River Group (Bruce Miles), Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748, $100, FunFest; Oak Ridge Elementary PTC, Oak Ridge Elementary Music Department, $226.08, Popcorn; Oak Ridge Elementary PTC, Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748, $600, 2017-18 One Book One District.
d. Accept the resignation of Amy Schmidtbauer, SMS, Instrumental and Music Teacher, 3/2/17; Lori Wolter, District, ESL Teacher, 6/5/17. Release of Employment Shayna Peterson, Early Childhood, Child Care Attendant, 4/5/17.
Student Representative Report: Tristen Nies, student representative
- Nies reported on happenings around the district. Oak Ridge completed their “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser raising nearly $2,500. GREAT Theatre will be working with third- and fourth-grade students at Pine Meadow on a production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” It will be presented on May 5. The completion of the Powerhouse Swim program completes the transition from winter to spring sports in the Middle School. The fourth annual Education Done Differently will be held on April 20. The NHS induction banquet was held two weeks ago. Juniors will take the ACT on April 19. The High School production of “Westside Story” will open on April 27 and Prom will be held on May 13.
Architect Report on Building Process:
- Architect Dave Leapaldt and Senior Project Manager Robbie Schultz gave an update on the building process. The update included Site Plan Bid Package #1, Bid Package #2 and Bid Package #2 Timelines.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Schwiebert reported on Partner for Student Success, the Ignite Center, a conversation with the City of Sartell regarding the building process and the Stearns County Collaborative.
Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services Report: Kay Nelson, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services
- Kay Nelson, assistant superintendent of learning services, reported on the annual Community Survey, National Honor Society Honor, National Merit Scholars and the District Staff Development Day with Dr. Anthony Muhammad.
School Board Committee Report:
- Chair Michelle Meyer reported on current negotiations with SEA and M284 bargaining groups.
Student Enrollment Report:
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported on current enrollment numbers.
Technology Presentation:
- Kyle Breitkreutz, director of technology, reported on technology integration, increased access and the work of Information Technology and Instructional Technology Specialists.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE #1-8:
New Employees/Changes:
Ruth Campbell, ORE, student supervisor, $13.73/hour, R1, S1, two hours/day, replacing Kaylee Heinen, 4/3/2017; Laura Johnson, SMS, instrumental and classroom music, $36,559, BA, S1, replacing Amy Schmidtbauer, 8/23/2017; Emily Meyer, SHS, Spanish, $42,726, BA10, S5, Return from LOA, 8/28/2017.
Leaves of Absence:
Kari Barten, SHS, SAIL/math, LOA, 9/18/17 to 11/17/17; Marcia Gaetz, SMS, speech pathologist, LOA, 17-18 school year; Ryan Hacker, SHS, science, LOA, 4/3/17 to 5/12/17; Kathy Mugg, DSC, para-early childhood, LOA, 4/10/17 to 5/25/17; Avalon Olson, ORE, elementary education, LOA, 5/17/17 to 6/5/17.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by McCabe to APPROVE RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Steering Committee Meeting – Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. District Service Center
- Special Board Meeting to Approve Bid Package #1 – Wednesday, April 26 at 5:15 p.m. District Service Center
- Finance and Operations Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. District Service Center
- New Sartell High School Ground Breaking – Monday, May 8, 2017 at 5 p.m.
- Conversation Regarding District Owned Land in St. Stephen
- Future Regular School Board Meeting – Monday, May 15, 2017 at 6 p.m., Sartell High School Media 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
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:01 p.m. was made by McCabe and seconded by Nies. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Patrick Marushin, Treasurer
Publish: May 19, 2017
