7/21/2008 6:30:00 PM
BOARD HI LITES
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This represents a summary of the Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Big Lake Public Schools #727. A complete set of minutes will be on file at the District Office and on our website at www.biglake.k12.mn.us upon Board approval.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 727, Big Lake Public Schools, was held on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., in the Big Lake High School Board Room.
II. ROLL CALL
The following Board members were present: Mr. Tim Hayes, Mr. Chris Chudy, Ms. Cindy Harjes, Mr. Tim Stockstead, Mr. Dan Nygaard, and Mr. Kevin Phillippe. Also present: Superintendent Jonathan Miller, RoxAnne Weidner, Angie Manuel, Candace Anderson, Jim Varian, Brad Schnitzler, Julia Stevens, Greg Kosch, Julie, Brianna, Grant and Amber Vickerman, Tammy Anthoney, Jeni Walsh, John Bruns, Johnny Bruns, Jennifer Edwards, Kay Miles, Julie LeCaptain, Chad Gundberg, Sue Jones, Brandy Huber, Deb Hauge, Barb Bristow, Brad Morro, Chris Staples, Ken Vickerman, Marcus Messer (2 names not legible).
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hayes and the Board led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. OPEN FORUM
No participants in open forum.
V. SERVICE AWARD
Chair Hayes, presented John Bruns, with a service award from the District for 35 years of service in Big Lake Public Schools #727. Mr. Bruns thanked the District and the Board for his experience in Big Lake Schools.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. PREVIOUS MINUTES of the May 22, 2008, Regular meeting were pulled from the agenda by Chair Hayes.
A motion passed to approve the following consent agenda items:
A. PREVIOUS MINUTES of the May 8, 2008, Work Session and the May 15, 2008, Special meeting.
B. CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS for the month of June in the amount of $1,323,397.16.
C. PERSONNEL: Gwen Anderson, ECFE Teacher, Independence, transfer, replacing Julie Schultz, BA+30/1, $23.33/ hour, effective August 28, 2008; James Bollum, Assistant Principal, High School, resignation, effective June 25, 2008; Stacey Carlson, Classroom Teacher, Speech, Liberty, additional assignment, replacing Crystal Fickling, MA/2, $37,547, effective August 25, 2008; Amanda Chowen, Classroom Teacher, Science, High School, leave of absence, one year only; Krista Darr, Classroom Teacher, Middle School, Social Studies, resignation, effective June 2, 2008; Bridget Eisinger, Classroom Teacher, Middle School, 6th Grade English, transfer, replacing Krista Darr, BA/2, $33,052, effective August 25, 2008; Kristina Goplin, Classroom Teacher, Independence, SPED DCD, new hire, replacing Amy Wedlund, MA/8, $45,498, effective August 25, 2008; Jeffrey Grasto, Head Boys' Soccer Coach, new hire, replacing Chad Nelson, 2/1, $3,626, effective August 11, 2008; Kristine Hanson, Classroom Teacher, Middle School, SPED LD, new hire, replacing Angela Schultz, MA/3, $38,746, effective August 25, 2008; Joseph Hartel, Classroom Teacher, 1st Grade, Liberty, rehire, replacing Bridget Eisinger, BA/2, $33,052, effective August 25, 2008; Sheila Henderson, Education Assistant, Middle School, layoff, effective June 2, 2008; Kelly Johnson, School Readiness Instructor, Liberty, new hire, replacing Gwen Anderson, C41/Q1 non-affiliated, $22.85/hour, effective August 25, 2008; Keola Johnson, Classroom Teacher, High School, English, one year leave of absence, resignation, effective June 3, 2008; Jayne Juntunen, Office Assistant, Independence, layoff, June 2, 2008; Jess Kline, Classroom Teacher, High School, Phy Ed, rehire, filling .5 at High School and .5 at the Middle School, BA+15/7, $39,821, effective August 25, 2008; Janet Malisheski, Office Assistant, Liberty, layoff, effective June 2, 2008; Mary Massmann, Classroom Teacher, Middle School, EBD, resignation, effective June 2, 2008; Julie McNamara, Classroom Teacher, Middle School, EBD, new hire, replace Lynn Novitsky, BA+45/13, $51,384, effective August 25, 2008; Jessica Messerich, Classroom Teacher, High School, EBD, transfer, Laurie Peterson, Classroom Teacher, Title I, Independence, rehire, replacing Aletha St. Dennis, BA+30/2, $35,092, effective August 25, 2008; Julie Rathmanner, Office Specialist, Middle School, layoff, effective June 2, 2008; Renee Ringold, Classroom Teacher, 1st Grade, Independence, rehire, replacing Nicole Wiley, MA/4, $40,335, effective August 25, 2008; Heather Schueller, Education Assistant, Independence, layoff, effective June 2, 2008.
D. GIFT TO THE DISTRICT. A donation of $500 from Broderick and Company, on behalf of Mr. Jim Jones to Big Lakes Schools.
A motion passed to approve A. PREVIOUS MINUTES of the May 22, 2008, Regular meeting, with a correction to IV. OPEN FORUM ...Jim VanderHeyden was considered for Teacher of the Year... should read ...Jim VanderHeyden was "a semi-finalist" for Teacher of the Year.
VII. BIG LAKE-BECKER ICE ASSOCIATION
Executive Director of Big Lake-Becker Ice Association, Kent Vickerman and President, Chris Staples, distributed to the Board an Economic Development Abatement and the Big Lake Becker Arena Proposal. Mr. Vickerman and Mr. Staples went over the purpose, benefits and funding of the proposed ice arena, based on a $3,000,000 bond from the County. At this time, Big Lake Township has approved a similar request contingent on the other three entities also approving (Big Lake School District, City of Big Lake and Sherburne County). The Board has requested more time for review and requested the Ice Association to return to the next Board meeting on July 24, 2008. The Ice Association agreed.
VIII. HAZARDOUS TRANSPORTATION
Brad Schnitzler, Director of Community and School Activities, went over the changes made since the May Board meeting on the Hazardous Transportation Regula-tions and also updated the Board on the 1-2 mile bussing. He indicated that letters will be going out from Vision Bus Company to parents affected by the 1-2 mile in August. Mr. Schnitzler also apprised the Board that daycares currently affected by the 1-2 mile will be grandfathered in for one year only, as stipulated in the Regulations. A motion passed to approve the Hazardous Transportation Regulations.
IX. DISTRICT POLICY E-014 - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Chair Hayes presented Policy E-014 - Graduation Requirements for second reading at this time.
Mr. Hayes is requesting that a "credit" be defined in the policy and that it be tabled until the July 24, 2008, Board meeting. No action was taken at this time.
X. MEET AND CONFER
Mr. Phillippe and Clerk Stockstead made clarification to the Meet and Confer procedures. They indicated that Meet and Confer will be formally conducted, designating the Superintendent as the representative of the employer. Administration will report to the Board, eliminating the "middle man" in the process. Meet and Confer will meet three times per school year. Mr. Phillippe and Mr. Stockstead also indicated that this has been clarified with BLEM President, Julia Stevens. A motion passed to eliminate School Board member representatives on Meet and Confer and appoint the Superintendent, along with other representatives at his discretion, to Meet and Confer.
XI. KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE
Principals, Kay Miles and Julie LeCaptain, went over the two options to the kindergarten schedule and the questionnaire results that were sent out to parents. Ms. Miles and Ms. LeCaptain are recommending that Option 1 - all day, alternating every other day, is what is best
for the students. A motion passed to approve Option 1 as the kindergarten schedule, beginning the 2008-09 school year.
XII. ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM ADOPTION
English Teacher, Barb Bristow, went over the memo sent to the Board from the Director of Teaching, Learning and School Improvement, Jeff Holmberg, on the English-Language Arts curriculum adoption. Ms. Bristow indicated that the McDougal-Littell series is being
recommended for adoption/purchase at this time. She also commended Mr. Holmberg on all his hard work on this process and how organized and smoothly the process went. A motion passed to approve McDougal-Littell as the adopted English-Language arts series.
XIII. TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT 2008-09
Finance Manager, Angie Manuel, presented the transportation contract from Vision of Big Lake Bus Company, and emphasized that the 3% increase is really fair, especially with today's fuel costs. Superintendent Miller also indicated that Vision has done a superior job for our district and routinely goes beyond their required services. A motion passed to approve the 2008-09 transportation contract.
XIV. 2008-09 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Finance Manager, Angie Manuel, distributed a revised handout and went over the 2008-09 budget and budget assumptions. Ms. Manuel indicated she is budgeting for 1.5% decline in enrollment. A motion passed to approve the 2008-09 budget.
XV. $51.00 PER PUPIL UNIT ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING
Chair Hayes opened discussion regarding the additional $51.00 per pupil unit from the State and asked Board members for their thoughts. Ms. Manuel explained endowment and payment and the subtraction to general education funding. The additional $51.00 per pupil unit would equal $205,000 for Big Lake School District. Superintendent Miller suggested earmarking a portion of the money for special education. The Board should email Mr. Phillippe or Chair Hayes with ideas. The issue will be considered by the Finance Committee and brought back to the Board at a subsequent meeting.
XVI. TREASURER'S REPORT
Kevin Phillippe, Treasurer, went over the Treasurer's Report for the month of May, along with budget adjustments. A motion passed to approve budget adjustments.
XVII. REPORTS
Mr. Nygaard reported on energy billing rates and a possible savings of $15-$20,000 savings a year. Also looking at a student behavioral program with energy. At this time, Mr. Chudy brought up a concern on parking lot safety during summer school. Superintendent Miller indicated this was the first he heard about it, but will look into it.
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion passed to adjourn the meeting.
(Tribune, July 19, 2008)
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