REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 748
MARCH 21, 2022
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARDROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Patrick Marushin. Members present: Marushin; Matt Moehrle, vice chair; Jeremy Snoberger, clerk; Tricia Meling, treasurer; Amanda Byrd, director; Jason Nies, director; and Dr. Jeff Ridlehoover, superintendent. Members absent: none.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Meling to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
During the public comment opportunity four members of the community addressed the School Board. Peter J. Wilson, spoke on the topic of soccer field issues and CRT; Steve Kron, spoke on the topics of EESE election; Chris Yasgar, spoke on the topic of signage; Bennett Prose, spoke on the topic of replacing the pride stickers with descriptive signs.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Moehrle to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A.4.a – A.4.d AS PRESENTED BELOW. All in favor. Motion carried.
A.4.a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Feb. 28, 2022
A.4.b Checks in the amount of $876,849.56 as presented:
General Fund 538,475.28
Food Service Fund 88,374.41
Transportation Fund 192,200.87
Community Service Fund 4,302.15
Capital Expenditure Fund 46,124.13
Activity Accounts 2,004.19
Internal Service Fund 5,368.53
Check numbers 183231 – 183403
ACHs in the amount of $4,686.79 as presented:
General Fund 4,078.93
Transportation Fund 90.00
Activity Accounts 517.86
ACH numbers 212200154-212200167
Receipts in the amount of $4,241,262.03 as presented:
General Fund 3,852,619.84
Food Service Fund 309,485.00
Community Service Fund 34,632.17
Capital Expenditure Fund 24,795.50
Building Fund 38.72
Activity Accounts 6,416.00
Internal Service Fund 13,274.80
Receipts 50011 – 50138
Wire transfers in the amount of $1,527,495.64 as presented:
General Fund 1,001,233.78
Food Service Fund 44,204.99
Transportation Fund 19,691.26
Community Service Fund 25,622.14
Capital Expenditure Fund 3,205.25
Activity Accounts 779.97
Internal Service Fund 432,758.25
Wire transfers 202122584 – 202122651
A.4.c Approve resolution accepting the following donations; Heidi and Craig Hiltner, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, PRC Accent 800 SLP equipment, donation to SPED Department; Wee Trees – Richard and Rosie Warzecha, Pine Meadow Primary, $150, general donation.
A.4.d Accept the resignation of Anja Hanson, SMS, para, 3/14/22; Ben Hoffman, SHS, science, 6/7/22; Marilyn Kaiser, Transportation, bus driver, 3/25/22; Kay Nelson, District, assistant superintendent, 6/30/22; Matthew Oleson, para, SMS, 3/4/22; Joseph Vanek, SHS, FCS, 3/28/22. Accept the retirements of Laura Solt, SHS, head cook, 6/3/22; Kelly Haws, RIS, SPED, 6/7/22.
Student Representative Report:
- Student Representative Kate Ellis reported Oak Ridge students will hold schoolwide Bingo to celebrate the completed Sabre Strong competitions. Students are looking forward to a return to field trips this spring. Pine Meadow students celebrated “I Love to Read” month with the Sartell mayor and St. Stephen fire chief as some of the guests readers. Students participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge and raised more than $21,000. Riverview Intermediate students also celebrated “I Love to Read” month by having a March Madness 16-book bracket competition and will also hold a schoolwide Bingo event. Sartell Middle School students performed the musical “Dear Edwina Jr!” this past weekend, which Ellis said she thought was fantastic. Students will compete against staff in a basketball contest this week. Sartell High School students are finishing third quarter this week and fourth quarter will start after spring break. The NHS induction banquet will be at 7 p.m. April 11 for new members and Student Council will hold their banquet next month. Student Council had 68 participants in their blood drive. The prom and graduation student committees are continuing to plan for prom and this year’s graduation.
Superintendent Report:
- Ridlehoover reported on happenings around the district. The District has come to a new contract with the teachers. The District continues to increase teacher and staff leadership through the BILT and BOLT teams being formed for the 2022-23 school year. Ridlehoover had the opportunity to meet with local legislative representatives to discuss the next legislative session. Topics included lowering property taxes, the special education cross subsidy and mental health services. This past month he had the opportunity to be a mystery reader at Oak Ridge, attend the local Chamber of Commerce meeting, participate in the food truck challenge at the high school and sub at Riverview Intermediate. Congratulations to Dr. Megan Rogholt for being named one of the 10 emerging leaders from Minnesota Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and Kay Nelson for being named the 2022 Outstanding Central Office Leader from the Minnesota Association of School Administration. Nick Peterson will return to his role as assistant principal at Sartell High School and the District will be hiring a new activities director. Ridlehoover welcomed Shayne Kusler as the new principal of Sartell High School; Kusler was in attendance and introduced himself to the school board.
Educational Equity and Student Experience Committee Report:
- Superintendent Ridlehoover provided an update on the committee’s progress and process the committee is going through.
Sartell Senior Connection Presentation:
- Maggie Kraemer and members of the Sartell Senior Connection presented a brief history of the group.
District Finance Report:
- Director of Business Services Joe Prom provided an update on district finances.
School Board Committee Report:
- Vice Chair Moehrle reported on the SEE legislative update he received, topics included the potential school levy tax relief bill.
- Clerk Snoberger participated in the virtual day at the capital with MSBA.
- Treasurer Meling reported on Communications and the changes to the Spotlight Newsletter, the City of Sartell and School District technology partnership and the upcoming community survey.
- Director Byrd reported on the Career and Tech meeting she attended. Topics included the three FTEs working on the schedule for next year and the future location of the Habitat for Humanity project. There will be a dedication in May for the current site.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Nies to APPROVE #1-10:
New Employees/Changes:
Aaron Athas, District, summer school coordinator, $4,500 stipend, new position, 6/15/2022; Christopher Euteneuer, District, groundskeeper, $22.68/hour, RIII, S5, 8 hours/day, 260 days/year, replacing David Murtley, 4/18/2022; Angela Fasen, SMS, food service worker, $16.20/hour, RI, S1, 3 hours/day, replacing Julie Peabody, 3/1/2022; Montana Peters, District, ESY coordinator, $4,500 stipend, new position, 6/15/2022; Sue Symanietz, ORELC, parent educator, $32.50/hour, Replacing Lynn Tchida, 2/10/2022; Sue Symanietz, SHS, FCS – LTS, $15,084 (MA30, Step R), .185 FTE, replacing Joey Vanek, 4/4/2022.
Leaves of Absence:
Nicoline Hill, ORELC, para, LOA, 3/8/22-4/8/22; Jennifer Madrigal, SHS, Spanish, LOA, 3/24/22-6/7/22 intermittent; Nancy Nieters, PMPS, para, LOA, 3/7/22-6/3/22; Maria Schomer, SHS, Business, LOA, 4/14/22-5/6/22.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Moehrle and seconded by Byrd TO APPROVE RESOLUTION ALLOWING FOR POTENTIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Nies TO APPROVE THE 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 CONTRACT WITH THE SARTELL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (SEA). All in favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Future Operations Committee Meeting – Thursday, March 24 @ District Service Center – 9 a.m.
- Future Policy Committee Meeting – Tuesday, April 12 @ District Service Center – 4 p.m.
- Future Regular Board Meeting – Monday, April 18 @ District Service Center – 6:30 p.m.
Official Review of Policies:
The Board had the second reading of revision of policy 503 and sent the policy back to the committee to be updated by the Policy Committee.
Committee Assignments were reviewed.
Chair Marushin commented on the process of the signage and stickers in regards to the signage and stickers topics addressed during the public forum.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:22 p.m. was made by Nies and seconded by Byrd. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Jeremy Snoberger, clerk
Publish: April 29, 2022