OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22

BECKER AND OTTERTAIL COUNTIES, DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA  56501

 

Regular School Board Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2003 - 6:30 P.M.

Administration Center

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, April 14, 2003, was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Board Chair Anderson. Members present: Wimmer, Seaworth, Gifford, Anderson, Porter, and Solie.  Members absent: None.

 

Motion by Porter, seconded by Solie, to approve the following Consent Agenda items.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A.                 Approve the Agenda for the April 14, 2003, Regular School Board Meeting.

B.                 Approve the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of March 10, 2003, as presented.

C.                 Approve K-12 Computer Checks #306320-306681 in the amount of $328,359.78.  Hand payable checks #305905-305906, 306187, 306189-306225, 306227, 306229-306255, 306257-306258, 306260, 306262, 306280, 306282-306315 in the amount of $1,963,707.20 for a total of $2,292,066.98 including voiding of checks #300164, 301628, and 306153.

D.                 Approve the K-12 Supplemental Bills Checks #306685-306729 in the amount of $27,111.82.

E.                  Approve the following personnel items:

                  1.            Resignations:

Bruce Raboin, Boys’ Head High School Hockey Coach, effective beginning in the 2003-04 school year.

Sandee Stall, High School Special Education Teaching Assistant, effective February 25, 2003.

Michele Violet, Community Education & Recreation Program Secretary, effective April 25, 2003.

                        Kristi Ritter, Cheerleading Coach, effective March 24, 2003.

            Theresa O’Brien, Roosevelt Elementary Speech Clinician, effective at the end of the 2002-2003 school year.

                  2.            Appointments:

Trish Cameron, Middle School Softball Coach, at the rate of 4.5% of BA, Step 3, or a total contract amount of $1,323.50, effective March 28, 2003.

Yvonne Palmer, Long-Term Substitute High School Special Education Instructor for Lori Chapin, at the rate of BA, Step 1,  or a prorated contract amount of $4,658.56, effective April 10th through May 23, 2003.

                  3.            Travel Requests:

Eric Martinez, High School Social Studies Instructor, requests permission to attend, along with MUNA Delegation from Detroit Lakes High School, a Model United National Assembly in Winnipeg, Canada, on May 8th and 9th, 2003.

Bonnie Mohs, Advisor High School Student Council, requests permission to attend, along with 4 students from Detroit Lakes High School, the National Student Council Convention in Lancaster, New York, June 26 through July 2.  The Student Council will cover all expenses.

                  4.            Amended Contracts:

DeeAnn Cahlin, High School Special Education Teaching Assistant, to reinstate 2.42 hours per day from 3.33 to 5.75, effective January 27, 2003.           

                  5.              Leave of Absence:

            Kitti Kivi-Lex, Community Education & Recreation Director Secretary, requests a maternity Leave of Absence, beginning approximately May 26, 2003, and running for 12 weeks. 

F.             Donations:

            1.  $50.00 from the American Legion for the ECFE Week of the Young Child Concert.

2.      $50.00 from SJE Electro Systems, Inc. for the ECFE Week of the Young Child  Concert.

3.      $100.00 from the D.L. Rotary Breakfast Club for the ECFE Week of the Young Child Concert.

            4.   $40.00 from Foltz Trucking for the ECFE Week of the Young Child Concert.

            5.   $50.00 from D.L. Kiwanis Club for the ECFE Week of the Young Child Concert.

6.      $5,000.00 Grant from West Central Initiative for a School-to-Work Health Care Program.

7.      $300.00 from Detroit Lakes Lions Club for the American Family Roosevelt Elementary Enhanced Reading Foundation.

8.      $120.00 from the Detroit Lakes Women of Today for the ECFE Spring Kids Concert.

9.      $250.00 from P.E.O. – Chapter DQ to the Alternative Learning Center to help young women with their education.

10.  $100.00 from Nereson Chev Olds Cad, Inc. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

11.  $50.00 from Holiday Inn - Lakeside contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

12.  $25.00 from Ness Granite Works, Inc. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party. 

13.  $25.00 from Center Stage Dance Academy contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

14.  $300.00 from Steve Stoa Novus Auto Glass Repair & Replacement contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

15.  $10.00 from D & D Repair & Appliance contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

16.  $150.00 from Lakes Women's Society Hope Chapter contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

17.  $150.00 from John Bridges Unit 15 American Legion Auxiliary contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

18.  $25.00 from Fair Hills Resort and Wildflower contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

19.  $75.00 from Cellular 2000 contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

20.  $200.00 from Anne Anderson & Jeffry Johnson contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

21.  $25.00 from Detroit Lakes Animal Hospital contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

22.  $200.00 from Detroit Lakes Kiwanis Club contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

23.  $25.00 Gift Card from Wal-Mart Supercenter contribution towards a Post-Prom Party. 

24.  $100.00 from Don Tietz Construction, Inc. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

25.  $150.00 from Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

26.  $100.00 from Herzog Roofing, Inc. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

27.  $50.00 from Dental Associates contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

28.  $100.00 from ACS contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

29.  100.00 from BTD Manufacturing, Inc. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

30.  $50.00 from Detroit Lakes Municipal Liquor Store contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

31.  $100.00 from Detroit Lakes Public Utilities contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

32.  $25.00 from Dars 1 Hour Photo contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

33.  $25.00 from Pet Care Systems, Inc. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

34.  $50.00 from Dakota Clinic, Ltd. contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

35.  $50.00 from Detroit Lakes Jaycees contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

36.  $50.00 from Schultz Garage & Bus Company contribution towards a Post-Prom Party.

37.  $450.00 from Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary Club to the Enrichment Fund for Science Fair Funds.

 

G.        Renew 2003-2004 Membership in the Minnesota State High School League.  (EXHIBIT)

H.            Approve Contract for Architectural Services with Yeater, Hennings, Ruff, Schultz & Rokke.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Porter, to approve first reading of revision to Policy 613: Graduation Requirements.   Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Gifford, to approve the cost containments as presented for the 2003-2004 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Gifford, seconded by Seaworth, to approve the extended special education summer programs in Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Developmental Cognitive Disability for the Summer of 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Porter, seconded by Gifford, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Nancy Hawthorne, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Solie, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Nancy Stromstad, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Solie, seconded by Porter, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Carissa Simonet, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Solie, seconded by Gifford, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Amy Cornelius, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Gifford, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Mary Kerekes, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Porter, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Jill Brendemuhl, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Solie, to approve the Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Sarah Warrington, a Probationary Teacher.  Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote of members.  Members  voting in favor:  Solie, Porter, Anderson, Wimmer, Seaworth, and Gifford.  Members voting against: None.   (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Gifford, to approve health insurance rates for the 2003-2004 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.  (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Porter, to approve first reading of revision to Policy 531: Foreign Student.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Motion by Porter, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the April 1, 2003, Activities Committee Report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Gifford, seconded by Seaworth, to approve the March 31, 2003, Finance Committee Meeting of the Whole Report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Business Manager Richard Lundeen reviewed the following items from the March 27, 2003, Employee Group Insurance and Safety Committee Meeting Update: 2003-04 Health Insurance Rates; VEBA’s - A New Employee Benefit; School Insurance Committee Update; Work Site Health Screening; and Work Related Injury Profile.

 

Motion by Porter, seconded by Seaworth, to approve the March 27, 2003, Employee Group Insurance and Safety Committee report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Assistant Superintendent Robert Grosz reported on the following items:  BST Writing Results and  Adequate Yearly Progress.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Motion by Gifford, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the K-12 Treasurer’s Report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Supt. Lowell Niklaus highlighted the following items: April 2003 Enrollment Counts; 2003 Minnesota Association of Student Councils Administrator of the Year - Steve Morben; Blue Ribbon School Application - Callaway; May 7th Day of Caring, and Serving on two Committees - North Central Regional Educational Laboratory and CLF Task Force.

 

The following meetings were scheduled:

            Committee Meeting of the Whole - 7:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 22, 2003

            Finance Committee Meeting - 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 30, 2003

            Building Rental Committee Meeting - 7:00 A.M. on Friday, May 9, 2003

 

Board Members Seaworth and Wimmer discussed related information from the “No Child Left Behind” Conference.

 

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Porter, that the meeting be adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned - 8:20 P.M.

                                                                       

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                LuAnn Porter, Clerk