REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 748
NOV. 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; Jeremy Snoberger, clerk; Tricia Meling, treasurer; Matt Moehrle, vice chair; Jason Nies, director; and Dr. Jeff Ridlehoover, superintendent. Amanda Byrd, director, attended via zoom. Members absent: None.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Moehrle to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
During the public comment opportunity one member of the community addressed the School Board. Peter, resident, spoke on the topic of past masking and current curriculum.
A motion was made by Moehrle and seconded by Meling to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A.4.a – A.4.e AS PRESENTED BELOW. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A.4.a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Oct. 17, 2022
Minutes of the election canvassing meeting held on Nov. 14, 2022
A.4.b Checks in the amount of $1,277,019.13 as presented:
General Fund 706,011.21
Food Service Fund 155,391.35
Transportation Fund 212,066.95
Community Service Fund 9,437.63
Capital Expenditure Fund 108,355.84
Building Fund 63,303.50
Activity Accounts 17,789.24
Internal Service Fund 3,430.71
Student Activities Fund 1,232.70
Check numbers 184974 – 185275
AP ACH History in the amount of $ 16,750.81 as presented:
General Fund 10,199.70
Food Service Fund 215.66
Community Service Fund 476.96
Activities Accounts 5,858.49
Check Number 222300001 – 222300042
Receipts in the amount of $5,582,976.10 as presented:
General Fund 3,343,074.52
Food Service Fund 235,126.26
Transportation Fund 47,016.07
Community Service Fund 86,983.91
Debt Service 1,832,710.39
Activity Accounts 22,230.57
Custodial Fund 200.00
Internal Service Fund 15,634.38
Receipts 50992 – 51103
Wire transfers in the amount of $2,377,193.40 as presented:
General Fund 1,410,735.38
Food Service Fund 64,097.20
Transportation Fund 20,113.32
Community Service Fund 22,857.41
Capital Expenditure Fund 8,090.67
Activities Account 755.26
Internal Service Fund 850,544.16
Wire transfers 202200202 – 202200302
A.4.c Approve resolution accepting the following donations: Eat More Treats/Mr. Twisty, Sartell High School, $50, Homecoming; Sartell Playmaker Association, Sartell Boys Hockey, $8,223.07, transportation/hockey supplies; St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, SHS Technology Education, $4,000, scaffolding; Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation, ISD #748 Food Service, $867.95, all-staff breakfast; Coborn’s Inc., Sartell Middle School, $1,759.48, general expenses for education purposes; A & A Consulting LLC, DBA Sartell Vibe, Sartell High School, $500, activities; White Tails Unlimited, Community Education, $600, CE archery program; Steve Bertram Computer Services, Community Education, $200, CE archery program; BD Exteriors, Community Education, $500, CE archery program; Sailer Family Chiropractic, Community Education, $200, CE archery program; Sartell Pediatrics, Community Education, $200, CE archery program; Oberg Roofing, Community Education, $200, CE archery program; Oberg Roofing, Community Education, $200, CE robotics program; Knights of Columbus, Community Education, $708, Community Education scholarships; Granite Electronics, Sartell High School, $100, SHS robotics program; Sabres All Sport Booster Club, Sartell High School, $6,000, football coaches fees, Deerwood Bank; Sartell High School, $300, SHS robotics program.
A.4.d. Accept resignations of Virginia Anderson, RIS, health assistant, 1/4/23; Zach Dinndorf, PMPS, IT Level I, 11/23/22; Janice Erdrich, RIS, food service worker, 10/26/22; Brianna Kowalke, RIS, paraprofessional, 11/14/22; Christine Oehler, RIS, food service worker, 10/28/22; Kayla Olson, Districtwide, crossing guard, 10/31/22; Amanda Peterka, RIS, paraprofessional, 11/30/22; Delante Sowada, SHS, food service worker, 11/4/22; Taisha Tobish, RIS, paraprofessional, 10/31/22.
Release of Employment of Rece Haupert, SHS, food service worker, 11/8/22; Amanda Marial, SMS, paraprofessional, 10/5/22.
A.4.e Approve Student Teacher Agreement with St. Cloud State University.
ISD748 Sabre Star Report:
- Zachary Dingmann, Riverview Intermediate School principal, presented special education teacher Joey Olson with the November’s SABRE Star Award.
ISD748 Fall 2022 Activities Report:
- Bruce Thompson, activities director, along with multiple students presented successes and celebrations from a variety of fall sports and activities.
2022-23 World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) Strategic Plan Report:
- Megan Rogholt, director of learning and teaching and Marie Pangerl, district assessment coordinator and executive assistant to the superintendent presented the proposed 2022-23 World’s Best Workforce Strategic Plan.
District Audit Report:
- The audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 has been completed. Nancy Schulzetenberg from BerganKDV presented audit findings.
Superintendent / Student Representative Report:
- Superintendent Ridlehoover reported on happenings around the district. National Bullying Prevention Day was Oct. 19. Many of our students and staff wore orange and discussed the importance of being kind and taking care of one another. Sartell-St. Stephen has recently been recognized as a Kognito Champion school district. We are one of only six districts in the state with this designation. In addition to this, and because of the schools’ efforts, Dr. Ridlehoover has been asked to participate in a panel discussion/interview regarding our work around mental health recognition and resource awareness. The district recently had 300 students (and several staff) attend the Exploring Potential Interests and Careers (EPIC) Event at St. Cloud Technical and Community College. The annual Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity Breakfast was held on Nov. 2. This event also attracted a very large crowd as we celebrated the accomplishments of the Habitat projects (including SabreCON) and raised money to assist in getting families into affordable housing. Ridlehoover is a member of the statewide Legislative Action teams – both the Federal Advocacy and MASA Finance Platform development teams. He’s attended committee meetings where both the education policy and education finance platforms are being developed. He reported on the MASA Legislative Finance Committee. It’s a budget year at the Capital. Our special education cross subsidy for ISD 748 is $3.1 million. Inflation is a real concern. He met with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. Activities Director Thompson and SHS Principal Kusler along with Superintendent Ridlehoover all attended the annual fall meeting of the Central Lakes Conference. This meeting took place in Brainerd and consisted of activities directors, principals and superintendents representing the nine conference schools. On Nov. 11, Ridlehoover said he attended another incredible Veterans Day program at Sartell Middle School. Once again, this program exceeded all expectations and we can all be proud of our students as their program demonstrated their respect, appreciation and admiration of the veterans in our community. A special thank you should be given to Lori Dornburg for coordinating the event again this year. Updated progress with respect to our EESE action steps and details can be found on our website.
Superintendent Ridlehoover read the student report on behalf of Student Representative Benjamin Thompson who compiled all the exciting celebrations and events taking place at each site and across the district.
School Board Committee Report:
- Snoberger and Meling shared information from the Communication/Technology Committee Meeting. At the meeting Director of Technology Kyle Breitkreutz reported on the technology audit and the importance of making technology safe. They implemented a two-factor authentication and minimized websites for access. Communications Coordinator Sarah Kleppe talked about the district Newsletter and how we are using it/better uses for it. The local paper, Newsleader, doesn’t reach everyone the district needs to reach outside the immediate area. Whitebox videos have been fantastic. Discussion also took place on how to publicize the districts new Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan.
- Moehrle reported the happenings from the October and November Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Meetings. At the October meeting, each site talked about its Social Emotional curriculum and the importance of using common language across each site. During the November meeting, Dr. Megan Rogholt, director of teaching and learning, Marie Pangerl, district assessment coordinator and executive assistant to the superintendent, and principals shared the districts World’s Best Workforce Strategic Plan and action steps to help us meet our goals.
- Byrd reported out on the Community Technology Education (CTE) Committee. This committee is continually seeking new local business partnerships. They conducted a “soft skills survey” which essentially asks business owners, “What skills do students need when they enter the workforce?”
A motion was made by Moehrle and seconded by Nies to APPROVE PERSONNEL OMNIBUS RESOLUTION #1-37:
New Employees/Changes:
Gina Anderson, SMS, fall play costumes – 50 percent, $504 (2.25 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Gruntzke, 10/2/22; Patricia Boom, TRANS, bus monitor, $17.59/hour, RII, Step 1, new position, 11/21/22; Sally Carner, ORELC paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, increased hours, 10/12/22; Pat Cicharz, SMS, fall play costumes – 50 percent, $653 (2.25 percent), BA, Step M, replacing Brittney Witt, 10/2/22; Richard Cicharz, SMS, fall play prop design, $1,305 (2.25 percent), BA, Step M, replacing Brittney Witt, 10/3/22; Matt Darling, SHS, assistant football coach, $5,729 (10.5 percent), BA, Step J, new position – outside funded, 8/15/22; Kirby Daubanton, SMS, girls basketball, $2,843 (6.35 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Emily Torvik, 10/24/22; Michael Downes, SMS, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Amanda Marial, 11/8/22; Wanda Ellingson, SMS, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, new position, 10/10/22; Triscia Evenson, SHS, cook’s helper, $20.86/hour, RIII, Step 3, replacing Marlene Burnett, 12/16/22; Misti Ganz, PMPS, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Alexis Kuchinski, 11/8/22; Austin Guggenberger, SHS, assistant hockey coach, $5,044 (10.5 percent), BA, Step D, increased pay, 11/10/22; Rekha Guragain, RIS, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Patricia Boom, 10/17/22; Cynthia Hadley, ORELC, paraprofessional/recess supervisor, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Sally Carner, 10/24/22; Rece Haupert, SHS, food service worker, $16.61/hour, RI, Step 1, replacing LuAnn Gall, 10/27/22; Nicoline Hill, PMPS, administrative assistant, $24.28/hour, RVIII, Step 1, replacing Kim Nistler, 11/10/22; Jalynn Jackson, RIS, paraprofessional/recess supervisor, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, increased hours, 10/17/22; Kelsey Kampsen, SMS, lunchroom supervision, $14.65/hour, RI, Step 1, new position, 10/31/22; Nichole Kennedy, ORELC, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, new position, 11/8/22; Faith Knoll, RIS, food service worker, $16.61/hour, RI, Step 1, replacing Chris Oehler, 11/2/22; Jennifer Labonne, SHS, assistant gymnastics coach, $4,874 (9.5 percent), BA, Step G, replacing Quinn Anderson, 11/14/22; Dionne Larson, RIS, student supervision, $14.65/hour, RI, Step 1, new position, 11/15/22; Matthew Michel, grounds groundskeeper, $18.42/hour, RIII, Step 1, new position, 10/17/22; Angela McSorely, SMS, robotics advisor, $1,500 (3.35 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Rachel Miller, 11/14/22; Eric Newhouse, ORELC, head custodian, $30.73/hour, RVIII, Step 7, replacing Amber Coons, 10/25/22; Jason Omann, SHS, assistant boys hockey coach, $4,701 (10.5 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Guggenberger – outside funded, 11/14/22; Paul Plombon, SMS, junior high wrestling, $2,912 (6.35 percent), BA, Step B, new position, 11/16/22; Julie Schnettler, SHS, assistant Knowledge Bowl advisor, $2,015 (4.5 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Kirby Daubanton, 11/14/22; Sarah Theisen, SMS, fall play painter, $1,032 (2.25 percent), BA, Step B, replacing Brittney Witt, 10/3/22; Russell Tiernan, SHS, head custodian, $26.19/hour, RVIII, Step 4, replacing Eric Newhouse, 10/31/22; Brittney Witt, SMS, Art Club, $1,007 (2.25 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Erin Huot, 11/15/22.
Leaves of Absence:
Robert Christensen, SHS, paraprofessional, LOA, 11/28/22-2/21/23; Lori Dornburg, SMS, FACS teacher, LOA, 9/27/22-10/26/22; Leah Mockenhaupt, RIS/SMS, choir teacher, LOA, intermittent; Gina Och, SHS, media aide, LOA, 12/14/22-12/22/22; Marie Pangerl, DSC, assessment coordinator, LOA, 12/14/22-2/8/23; Elizabeth Schyma, RIS, fourth-grade teacher, LOA, 4/22/23-6/2/23.
On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Snoberger and seconded by Meling to APPROVE THE ISD748 2022-2023 WORLD’S BEST WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PLAN. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Meling to APPROVE THE DISTRICT AUDIT REPORT. On a roll- call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Moehrle and seconded by Nies to APPROVE POLICY 516 & 519. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
Schedule Committee Meetings / Discussion:
- Official Revision of Policy – Second Reading – Policy #104, 206, 505, 512, 521, 523, 526, 704, 722.
- Consideration of Primary Election Process. The school board would like to gather more information on costs, number of required polling places, and more.
- Policy Committee – 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at District Services Center Boardroom
- Truth N’ Taxation – 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at Sartell High School, Watab 101-102
- Future Regular Board Meeting – Monday, Dec. 19 at Sartell High School, Watab 101-102 to follow Truth N’ Taxation.
Committee Assignments were reviewed.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:57 p.m. was made by Snoberger and seconded by Meling. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Meling, Moehrle, Marushin, Snoberger and Byrd. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
/s/ Jeremy Snoberger, clerk
Publish: Dec. 23, 2022
