REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 748
DEC. 21, 2020
SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL VIA TELECONFERENCE
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6 p.m. by Chair Jeremy Snoberger. Members present: Snoberger; Jason Nies, vice chair; Amanda Byrd, clerk; Patrick Marushin, treasurer; Lesa Kramer, director; Pamela Raden, director; and Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent. Members absent: none.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Byrd to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
The public hearing for the proposed 2020 payable 2021 levy started at 6:01 p.m. called by Chair Snoberger.
Business Manager Joseph Prom reviewed the 2020 payable 2021 levy materials including the 2020-2021 budget, types of levies and property-tax calculations.
During the public comment opportunity, Brad Scherer, 1801 Seventh Ave. N., spoke regarding his concerns on the free reign on technology students have as we transition into distance learning.
A motion was made by Raden and seconded by Marushin to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A.5.a – A.5.e AS PRESENTED BELOW. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A.5.a. Minutes of the election canvass meeting held on Nov. 13, 2020
Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Nov. 16, 2020
Minutes of the closed work session held on Dec. 2, 2020
A.5.b. Checks in the amount of $2,089,182.61 as presented:
General Fund 1,738,529.85
Food Service Fund 80,669.35
Transportation Fund 178,510.44
Community Service Fund 37,074.36
Capital Expenditure Fund 47,800.64
Activity Accounts 5,590.29
Internal Service Fund 1,007.68
Check numbers 179978 – 180225
ACHs in the amount of $4,113.29 as presented:
General Fund 1,855.53
Food Service Fund 112.59
Community Service Fund 486.42
Activity Accounts 1,658.69
ACH numbers 202000053-202000068
Receipts in the amount of $5,347,702.71 as presented:
General Fund 3,222,633.65
Food Service Fund 223,253.44
Community Service Fund 108,154.69
Capital Expenditure Fund 204,676.78
Building Fund 182.35
Debt Service Fund 1,572,481.99
Activity Accounts 2,835.00
Internal Service Fund 13,484.81
Receipts 48191 – 48280
Wire transfers in the amount of $821,449.44 as presented:
General Fund 24,012.54
Food Service Fund 7,292.98
Community Service Fund 522.55
Capital Expenditure Fund 2,135.80
Building Fund 6,753.00
Activity Accounts 5,552.60
Internal Service Fund 775,179.97
Wire transfers 202000245-202000308
Building Fund Checks in the amount of $142,941.25 as presented:
Building Fund 142,941.25
Check numbers 601187 to 601200
A.5.c. Accept the following donations:
Hoarce Mann, Sartell High School, large kid bike, general donation; Judith M. Loudon, Sartell Middle School, $300, Knowledge Bowl/Academic Triathlon (In memory of John Augustin); SSEF, Riverview Intermediate, $950, PLTW; SSEF, Sartell Middle School, $2,500, The Hub; SSEF, ISD #748, $8,460, fall grants (first round).
A.5.d. Accept the resignation of Charles Kuklok, RIS, custodian, 12/11/20. Accept the retirements of Judith Beck, SMS, para, 11/30/20; Jeff Schwiebert, District, superintendent, 6/30/21.
A.5.e. Approve Combined Polling Places Resolution
Student Representative Report: Sophia Speckhard, student representative
- Speckhard reported on happenings around the district. Oak Ridge and Pine Meadow students are utilizing the new program SeeSaw. Both buildings are promoting Sabre Strong and routine through distance learning. Riverview students are continuing to adapt to the new normal of distance learning, but very excited to hear students would be returning after experiencing all three learning models. They have also been promoting Sabre Strong language during distance learning. The Middle School held all its band, choir and orchestra performances at home for family members. Students continue to navigate distance learning and are excited to return. The High School had individual student accomplishments in the area of academic, athletic, art and community involvement. Conferences were held on Dec. 10 and were all held successfully virtually. Student Council and NHS held their annual Thanksgiving-In-A-Bag food drive virtually this year and raised more than $4,000 for food vouchers for families in need. The SAFE (Student Advocates For Equity) has been meeting once a week and has been having good meetings with teachers and community members.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent
- Schwiebert started by announcing his retirement and thanked the School Board, community, staff and administrators who have been here with him. After 19 years of being a superintendent, the last seven in Sartell, he truly thinks of the Sartell-St. Stephen District as home. The District received great news for the upcoming learning model changes in January, which will be communicated to families.
District Finance Report:
- Director of Business Services Joe Prom provided an update on district finances.
COVID-19 Report:
- Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert and Director of Human Resources Krista Durrwachter provided an update on how the district is moving forward with COVID-19.
Enrollment Report:
- Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert reported on the current enrollment numbers for each school.
School Board Committee Report:
- Director Raden reported on the recent Technology and Communication Committee meeting.
- Treasurer Marushin reported on the recent Policy Committee meeting.
- Clerk Byrd reported on the recent CIA Policy Committee meeting.
- Chair Snoberger reported on the December Benton-Stearns Education board meeting.
- Director Kramer reported on the December Substance-Free Coalition meeting.
School Exec Connect Presentation:
- Bob Oslund and Ken Dragseth from School Exec Connect provided a presentation on an overview of their services.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Byrd to APPROVE SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT SERVICES AGREEMENT. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Raden to APPROVE #1-12:
New Employees/Changes:
Molly Butkowski, RIS, para, $16.42/hour, RIV, S1, 6.25 hours/day, new position, 9/8/2020; Bethany Calhoun, SHS, PT cleaner, $16.89/hour, RI, S2, 4 hours/day, requested by employee – within 90-day probationary period, 12/17/2020; Mark Henrich, SHS, ninth-grade girls basketball, $5,267 (10.5 percent), BA, Step I ($50,164), replacing Shannon Determan, 12/21/2020; Sarah Hensel, SHS, Math League advisor, $945 (2.25 percent), BA, Step A ($42,002), replacing Kerry Trnka, 11/16/2020; Greg Jamison, SHS, assistant nordic track, $2,044 (9.5 percent), BA, Step B ($43,024), 50-percent contract, replacing Heather Yelle, 12/7/2020; Alexia Magedanz, SHS, assistant dance, $2,205 (10.5 percent), BA, Step A ($42,002), 50-percent contract, replacing Kelsey Stoebe, 11/16/2020;
Burton Ramsey, RIS, custodian, $19.95/hour, RIII, S3, 8 hours/day, 260 days/year, replacing Charles Kuklok, 12/14/2020; Jared Saue, SHS, ninth-grade boys basketball, $4,410 (10.5 percent), BA, Step A ($42,002), replacing Christian Pekarek, 11/23/2020; Brock Swanson, SHS, head girls golf, $4,863 (9.5 percent), BA, Step J ($51,185), replacing Paul Determan, 3/15/2021; Brenda Wenning, DSC, human resources assistant, $27.46/hour to $28.70/hour, pay increase for 20-21 and 21-22 years, 1/1/21 / 7/1/21.
Leaves of Absence:
Elizabeth Inveiss, SMS, para, LOA, 11/23/20-12/29/20; Sarah Hornseth, SMS, teacher, LOA, 3/12/21-5/28/21.
On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Marushin and seconded by Nies TO APPROVE ISD 748 2020-2021 WORLD’S BEST WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PLAN. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Raden TO APPROVE CLERICAL, PARAPROFESSIONAL, 284 MULTI-UNIT, CERTIFIED STAFF & ECFE SENIORITY LISTS. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Nies TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE 2020 PAYABLE 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,701,873.28. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
Schedule Work Session and Committee Meetings:
- Future Board Organizational Meeting – Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at District Service Center – 6:30 p.m.
- Future Board Meeting via Teleconference – TBD
Official Review of Policies:
The Board had the official review of policy: 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 301, 302, 410, 414, 506, 522 and 524.
The Board had the first reading of revisions of policies: 206, 415, 616 and 806.
Recognition was given to retiring School Board Members Lesa Kramer and Pamela Raden.
Committee Assignments were reviewed.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:43 p.m. was made by Raden and seconded by Kramer. On a roll-call vote, the following voted in favor: Nies, Kramer, Byrd, Raden, Marushin and Snoberger. The following voted against: none. Motion carried 6-0.
/s/ Amanda Byrd, clerk
Publish: Feb. 5, 2021