<p> WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WASECA, MINNESOTA</p><p>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.</p><p>1. Hoehn moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to go into closed session to discuss negotiations strategy. Unanimous.</p><p>2. The school board came out of closed session at 5:35 p.m.</p><p>3. Baidoo moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 2007. Unanimous.</p><p>4. Hoehn moved, Christianson seconded a motion to approve the agenda and additional agenda items as presented at the meeting. Unanimous.</p><p>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.</p><p>6. The following committee reports were given: Joint Government, Bob Whitney; Negotiations, Bob Whitney.</p><p>7. Elizabeth Beery presented the financial report to the school board.</p><p>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.</p><p>9. Principals Michelle Krell, Bill Bunkers, Patrick Glynn and John Huttemier presented reports to the school board on the start of the school year.</p><p>10. John Rokke presented the superintendent’s report to the school board.</p><p>11. Hoehn moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the revised Fundraising Policy 184. Unanimous.</p><p>12. Christiansen moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the preliminary property tax levy as presented. Unanimous.</p><p>13. Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Performance (SAR) Report. Unanimous.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>23. Christiansen moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve regular job status for Dale Hoy, CIS Custodian. Unanimous.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>30. Discussion was held on items for the October 4, 2007 school board session.</p><p>31. Discussion was held on the MSBA Fall Meeting in Maple River on September 25, 2007.</p><p>32. Diaz moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Unanimous.</p><p>Gary M. Conrath, School Board Clerk</p><p>GMC/lhh</p>