TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEC. 16, 2019
SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL WATAB ROOM 101-102
The public hearing for the proposed 2019 payable 2020 levy started at 6:02 p.m. called by Chair Jason Nies. Members present: Nies; Jeremy Snoberger, vice chair; Pamela Raden, clerk; Amanda Byrd, treasurer; Lesa Kramer, director; Patrick Marushin, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: none.
Business Manager Joseph Prom reviewed the 2019 payable 2020 levy materials including the 2019-2020 budget, types of levies and property tax calculations.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEC. 16, 2019
SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL WATAB ROOM 101-102
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Jason Nies. Members present: Nies; Jeremy Snoberger, vice chair; Pamela Raden, clerk; Amanda Byrd, treasurer; Lesa Kramer, director; Patrick Marushin, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: none.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A-D AS PRESENTED BELOW. All in favor. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Nov.r 18, 2019
Minutes of the special school board meeting held on Dec. 6, 2019
b. Checks in the amount of $1,462,916.15 as presented:
General Fund 1,152,217.94
Food Service Fund 124,585.02
Transportation Fund 126,741.00
Community Service Fund 40,391.51
Capital Expenditure Fund 18,856.35
Summer Rec Agency Fund 124.33
Check numbers 177019 – 177249
ACHs in the amount of $5,834.77 as presented:
General Fund 5,724.00
Food Service Fund 110.77
ACH numbers 192000093-192000111
Receipts in the amount of $4,430,220.80 as presented:
General Fund 2,391,901.47
Food Service Fund 261,903.45
Community Service Fund 112,526.28
Capital Expenditure Fund 12,979.29
Building Fund 1,959.69
Debt Service Fund 1,648,950.62
Receipts 46925 – 46983
Wire transfers in the amount of $61,742.62 as presented:
General Fund 41,259.70
Food Service Fund 16,469.11
Community Service Fund 2,958.51
Capital Expenditure Fund 1,055.30
Wire transfers 201900320-201900411
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $2,033,937.21 as presented:
Building Fund 2,033,937.21
Check numbers 600796 to 600832
c. Accept the following donations:
Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation, Sartell, Middle School, $100, donation for SPED equipment; United Way c/o Heather Wensel, ISD #748, $71.03, general donation; Owen’s Night Out, Pine Meadow Elementary, $177.28, donation for classroom supplies.
d. Accept the resignation of Faye Madigan, District, food service sub, 11/26/19; Dale Toenjes, District, bus driver, 11/18/19; Aaron VanDanacker, SHS/SMS, accompanist, 11/18/19.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Student Representative Report: Sarah Ufearo, student representative
- Student Representative Ufearo reported on happenings around the district. Throughout the last month the High School held three successful fundraisers including a turkey-in-a-bag food drive, Toys for Tots toy drive and a teddy bear toss for boys’ hockey. The Middle School tied blankets for veterans overseas and had their band and choir concerts early this month. The annual Holiday Café will be held on Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pine Meadow is having its Winter Wonderland celebration culminating with a bingo night this Friday. Oak Ridge had special visitor day on Dec. 6 and finished a Salvation Army food drive on Dec. 9. The High School Student Council is still in need of host families for students when they host the state convention in April.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Schwiebert reported the next board meeting will be the organizational meeting and the date will be confirmed tonight. Thanks to the City of Sartell and everyone who attended the social engagement event earlier this month. In a meeting with City staff, discussions were held regarding potentially expanding the existing walking trail to the High School and if adding a third student resource officer would be possible. A letter will be sent to families tomorrow explaining the new drop-off route and procedures for Pine Meadow. Transportation for K-5 students was briefly discussed. Thanks were given to all involved with gymnastics for their cooperation in using the old High School site during construction.
Construction Manager Report on Building Process:
- Construction Manager Lee Gruen reported the remodel at the old High School is going very well. Highlights include the media center being ready for painting, the science area is being taped, casework will begin next week, the skylight will be arriving next week and roofing continues as planned. At the High School, graphics are being placed throughout the building over break.
School Board Committee Report:
- Clerk Raden reported on the Communications and Technology committee meeting she attended.
- Treasurer Byrd reported on the Curriculum, Instruction and Advisory committee meeting she attended.
- Vice Chair Snoberger reported on the Sartell Senior Connection meeting he attended.
Enrollment Report:
- Superintendent Schwiebert reported on the current enrollment numbers for each school.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE #1-20:
New Employees/Changes:
Jennifer Ambrosier, SMS, accompanist, $20.29/hour, RV, S4, 5 hours/week, replacing Aaron VanDanacker, 11/18/2019; Alexander Bade, SHS, gymnastics assistant, $3,912 (9.5 percent), BA, Step A ($41,178), replacing Shelby Hall and Alexis Flaherty, 11/11/2019; Alicia Fosso, SMS, special education (short-call sub), $191.45/day, 8 hours/day, replacing Carmen Peterson, 11/18/2019; Nolan Frank, ORE, para, $16.42/hour, RIV, S1, 6.25 hours/day, replacing Rebecca Simonsen, 12/5/2019; Kimberly J Gerads, DSC-Early Childhood, child care attendant, $13.87/hour, RI, S1, 3 days/week (5.25 hours), 2 days/week (6.25 hours), replacing Kaylee Johnson, 12/3/2019; Kimberly M Gerads, SHS, media aid, $16.42/hour, RIV, S1, 4.5 hours/day, replacing Sarah Lukken, 12/16/2019; Kristen Heinen, SMS, life skills substitute, $191.45/day, replacing Katie Vinje-Stark/Amanda Holstrom, 12/16/2019; Kaylee Johnson, DSC-Early Childhood, child care attendant, $15.91/hour, RI, S4, 5.25 hours (T, TH, F), 6.25 hours (M, W), replacing Marina Schroeder, 11/18/2019; Mallory Johnson, SMS, 5/6-grade Math Masters, $927 (2.25 percent), BA, Step A ($41,178), volunteer position previously, 12/1/2019; Daniel Mockenhaupt, SHS, accompanist, $16.82/hour, RV, S1, 5 hours/week, replacing Aaron VanDanacker, 11/18/2019; Jesse Paggen, District, head custodian, $28.25/hour, RVIII, S7, new position, 12/2/2019; Christopher Schumer, SMS, seventh-grade boys basketball, $2,615 (6.35 percent), BA, Step A ($41,178), replacing Jordan Gieske, 12/17/2019; Theresa Sievers, DSC-Early Childhood, SPED, $32.50/hour, increase in need through end of year, 10/29/2019; Brock Swanson, SHS, ninth-grade girls basketball, $4,324 (10.5 percent), BA, A (41,178), replacing Jake Smith, 11/11/2019; Lori Tchida, ORE, head custodian, $26.74/hour, RVIII, S6, 8 hours/day, replacing Jesse Paggen, 12/2/2019.
Leaves of Absence:
Robert Graham, SHS, cleaner, LOA, 12/1/19-12/18/19; Montana Peters, SMS, SPED, LOA, 4/24/20-end of school year; Emily Stoebe, SHS, SPED, LOA, 4/27/20-end of school year; Michelle Traut, ORE, para, LOA, 12/16/19-1/27/20; Kristen Uran, PME, teacher, LOA, 1/30/20-2/19/20.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Byrd to ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Snoberger to APPROVE PROPOSED 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SARTELL-ST.STEPHEN SCHOOL ISD 748 AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE CLERICAL, PARAPROFESSIONAL, 284 MULTI-UNIT, CERTIFIED STAFF & ECFE SENIORITY LISTS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE 2019 PAYABLE 2020 PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,348,906.42. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Byrd to APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH JLG ARCHITECTS AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Organizational Meeting – Monday, Jan. 6 – District Services Center @ 6:30 p.m.
- Board Work Session – Monday, Jan. 6 – District Services Center @ 7 p.m.
- Future Board Meeting – TBD
Committee Assignments were reviewed.
The Board took a five minute recess at 7:31 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Snoberger TO CLOSE THE MEETING FOR NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGY PURSUANT TO MN STAT. 13D.03. All in favor. Motion carried. Business Services Director Joe Prom and Human Resources Director Bart Appleton were invited to join the discussion.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Kramer at 7:44 p.m. TO OPEN THE MEETING. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:45 p.m. was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Pamela Raden, clerk
Publish: Feb. 7, 2020
