Waseca Public Schools

WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WASECA, MINNESOTA

The School Board of Independent School District No. 829 held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 4:55 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Board members present: Jorge Diaz, Mike Gehloff, Joe Hoehn, Robert Whitney, Christine Baidoo and SkiAnn Christiansen. School board member absent: Gary Conrath. Also in attendance: John Rokke, Superintendent of Schools and Elizabeth Beery, Director of Business Services.

1. Hoehn moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to go into closed session to discuss negotiations strategy. Unanimous.

2. The school board came out of closed session at 5:35 p.m.

3. Baidoo moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 2007. Unanimous.

4. Hoehn moved, Christianson seconded a motion to approve the agenda and additional agenda items as presented at the meeting. Unanimous.

5. Christiansen moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the claims for the month of August as follows: Accounts Payable-$1,397,973.45; Payroll: $668,956.55. Unanimous.

6. The following committee reports were given: Joint Government, Bob Whitney; Negotiations, Bob Whitney.

7. Elizabeth Beery presented the financial report to the school board.

8. John Rokke, on behalf of John Stenzel, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, presented written reports on the summer building improvement projects and a summary of the high school camera and card access.

9. Principals Michelle Krell, Bill Bunkers, Patrick Glynn and John Huttemier presented reports to the school board on the start of the school year.

10. John Rokke presented the superintendent’s report to the school board.

11. Hoehn moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the revised Fundraising Policy 184. Unanimous.

12. Christiansen moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the preliminary property tax levy as presented. Unanimous.

13. Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Performance (SAR) Report. Unanimous.

14. Baidoo moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve placing the SAR Report on the Waseca Public Schools website. Unanimous. 15. Gehloff moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve the First National Bank Security Agreement for the Deposit of Public Funds. Unanimous.

16. Christiansen moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the following 2007-2009 Work Agreements: Mitchell Rhodes, Technology Services Technician; Audra Nissen Boyer, Director of Community Education; Brian Hering, Director of Technology Systems; Julie Ladwig, Special Education Director; John Stenzel, Building and Grounds Supervisor; Local 70 Work Agreements with Custodians, Clerical, Paraprofessional and Food Service groups; The Building Technology Group. Unanimous.

17. Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the action to receive sealed bids for the unused Title I building at 301 2nd Avenue NW. Unanimous.

18. Christiansen moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve the following gifts/donations: Donation of $300.00 from Minnesota Department of Health for transactions counter for ECFE Office; Donation of $500.00 from Waseca Gymnastics Parents Club for Gymnastic Club Staff Persons attendance at National Gymnastics Congress on Aug. 13-17, 2007; Donation of 20 Magic Tree House Books valued at $79.80 from Tammy Garman to Hartley Elementary; Donation of School Supplies valued at $874.65 from HyVee to Hartley Elementary. Total gifts/donations: $1754.45. Unanimous.

19. Shane Roessler, ALC/WCOC Coordinator, updated the school board on staffing at the Area Learning Center and the need for a special education teacher. Gehloff moved to hire a special education teacher. Motion died for lack of a second.

20. Hoehn moved, Diaz seconded a motion to provide a substitute special education teacher at the Area Learning Center for a two week period until a permanent decision on staffing is made at the next school board meeting or until a special school board meeting is called. Unanimous.

21. Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the following resignations: Eric Teders, 9th Grade Baseball Coach; Andy Krause, 8th Grade Baseball Coach; Shani Parotti, Hartley School Paraprofessional; Beverly Barrie, Community Education Paraprofessional (Retirement). Unanimous.

22. Baidoo moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the following child care leave requests: Jill Willand, Jr. High School Teacher; Andrea Reger, Hartley Paraprofessional. Unanimous.

23. Christiansen moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve regular job status for Dale Hoy, CIS Custodian. Unanimous.

24. Christiansen moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the following certified staff contract approvals: Beth Bogen, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); Ron Rohloff, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); Tim McGroarty, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); Jill Willand, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); Donna Hodgkins, 6th Assignment (Trimester 2 and 3); Andy Krause, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1 and 3); David Prins, 6th Assignment (Trimester 2 and 3); Lori Miller, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1); Tammy Jones, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); William Olson, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); Monica Davison, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1,2,3); Barb Kunz, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1); Ted Hammond, 6th Assignment (Trimester 1); John Hanson, 6th Assignment (Trimester 3); JoAnn Jackson, .2 FTE Title 1 Teacher at Sacred Heart; Rachel Kluver, Occupational Therapist; Sandra Miller, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA); Michelle McKay, Day Treatment Therapist. Unanimous.

25. Baidoo moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the following noncertified staff contract approvals: Deb Tappe, High School Media Clerical; Robin Janssen, High School Building Technology Technician (Aug. 16-August 31); Robin Janssen, High School Building Tech (Beginning Sept. 1); Cheryl Rathmann, Hartley Clerical/Health Tech; Emily Gibson, Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional; Connie Christiansen, Title I Paraprofessional; Sue Kulseth, ECFE/ABE Clerical; Pam Hammond, Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional; Yessenia Frias, Interpreter Services; Jennifer Sandbeck, Opening Opportunities Facilitator. Whitney, Baidoo, Hoehn, Diaz, and Gehloff voted aye. Christiansen abstained from voting. Motion carried.

26. Gehloff moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the following extracurricular contracts: Karen Simmons, CIS Yearbook Co-Advisor; Maureen Waltman, CIS Student Council Co-Advisor; Dave Abel, Head Coach B Squad Football; Kevin Nunn, Baseball Head Coach; Robin Janssen, Law Team Advisor; Eric Teders, Baseball B Squad Coach; Martin Healey, Science Olympiad Head Coach; Jeremy Burkett, German Club Advisor; Kari Priebe, Junior High Annual Advisor; Dawn Skinner, Musical Head Director; Dawn Skinner, Contest Play-Head; Deron Jimmerson, Band-High School Marching; Deron Jimmerson, High School Jazz Band I; Deron Jimmerson, High School Jazz Band II; Deron Jimmerson, High School Ball Game Band; Jody Schlichte, CIS Student Science Fair Advisor; Jody Schlichte, Math Masters Co-Advisor; Jody Schlichte, CIS Student Council Co-Advisor; Donna Hodgkins, HS Annual; Sue Topp, Spanish Club Advisor; John Huttemier, Senior Class Head Advisor; John Huttemier, Student Council High School; Lori Weller, Jr. Class Concessions; Debra Wantoch-Yess, Vocal Group Director; Debra Wantoch- Yess, Vocal Ensemble-Junior High; Debra Wantoch-Yess, Musical Music Director; Lindsay Anderson, 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, Craig Brenden, Junior High Jazz Band; Brenda Saemrow, Math Masters Co-Advisor; Josh Abraham, Science Olympiad 7-9; Jeannette Swanson, Student Council High School; Jeanette Swanson, Junior Class Head Advisor; Waseca Marching Jays Contract with Jill Falenschek; Doreen Eaton, Prom Advisor; Amanda Knode, Speech-Head; Jack Williams, Musical Assistant Director. Unanimous.

27. Baidoo moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve all other contracts as follows: Catering Contract with Grace Gardens Childcare for the period of November 1, 2007 through November 1, 2008; Agreement with NRHEG #2168 for Physical Health Disabilities Consultant; Agreement with NRHEG #2168 for School Psychologist; Agreement with NRHEG #2168 for Special Education Administration; Agreement with NRHEG #2168 for Hearing Impaired Service; Agreement with NRHEG #2168 for Autism and Third Party Billing Consultation; Non-Public Out of District School Transportation Contract with Benjamin and Tammy Dahlberg; Non-Public Out-of- District Transportation Contract with Jeff and Ingrid Huelsnitz; Non-Public Out-of- District Transportation Contract with Eric and Ellene Fisher; Agreement with MN Valley Education District for Physical Health Disabilities Consultant; Agreement with Team Academy Charter School #4127 for Autism and Third Party Billing Consultation; Agreement with TEAM Academy #4127 for Special Education Administration Services; Agreement with Mankato Public School District #77 for Physical Health Disabilities Consultant; Agreement with JWP School District #2835 for Occupational Therapist; Agreement with JWP School District #2835 for Physical Health Disabilities Consultant; Agreement with JWP School District #2835 for Special Education Administration; Agreement with JWP School District #2835 for School Psychologist. Unanimous.

28. Hoehn moved to approve the volunteer contracts but to vote separately on the volunteer assistant baseball coach contract. Motion died for lack of a second.

29. Christiansen moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the following volunteer contracts. Seth Mickelson, Assistant Football Coach; Tink Larson, Assistant Baseball Coach; Jennie Dehamer, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach; Michael Whittlef, Assistant Volleyball Coach; Josie Meurer, Assistant Track Coach. Diaz, Baidoo, Christiansen, Whitney and Gehloff voted aye, Hoehn voted nay. Motion carried.

30. Discussion was held on items for the October 4, 2007 school board session.

31. Discussion was held on the MSBA Fall Meeting in Maple River on September 25, 2007.

32. Diaz moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Unanimous.

Gary M. Conrath, School Board Clerk

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