8/19/2008 5:32:00 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 called to order on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., in the Big Lake High School Board Room.
II. ROLL CALL
All Board members were present. Also present: RoxAnne Weidner, Jeff Holmberg, Angie Manuel, Jim Varian, Brad Schnitzler, Julia Stevens, Tim Hesley, Sandy Hesley, Lori Kampa, Stacy Braegelmann, Jason Hartmann, Mark Canton, Mike Hayes, Ewald Petersen, Deb Hauge, Dave Kuenstler, Chadd Gundberg, Julie LeCaptain, Brice Green, Julie Vickerman, Ken Vickerman, Jill Downs, Becky Christianson, Chris Staples, Jim Koenen, Dean Downs, Jennifer Edwards, Tammy Anthoney, Elissa Kapala, Brenda Gust, Jim Jones
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hayes and the Board led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. OPEN FORUM
Stacy Braegelmann addressed the Board regarding the minutes from the May 8, 2008, In-service Report which states "the expectation that board members contact either the chair or superintendent prior to the board meeting if they cannot support an administrative recommendation." Feels decision is made before it even gets to the table for a vote.
Jim Jones, Brice Green and Elissa Kapala all spoke in favor of the ice arena being built and asked for School District support.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion passed to approve the following consent agenda items:
A. PREVIOUS MINUTES of the June 26, 2008, Regular meeting.
B.CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS for the month of June in the amount of $943,779.36.
C. PERSONNEL: Richard Adams, Classroom Teacher, Science LTS, High School, rehire, replaces Amanda Chowen, MA/26, $57,772, effective August 25-June 5, 2009; Nancy Buselmeier, Classroom Teacher, Special Ed, Middle School, new hire, replacing Mary Massmann, BA+30/1, $34,147, effective August 25, 2008; Christine Erickson, Social Worker, Middle School, rehire, replacing Vickie Schaefer, BA/9, $38,308.58, effective September 15, 2008; Jason Hartmann, Assistant Principal, Independence/Liberty, rehire, replacing James Bollum, $73,240, effective August 6, 2008; Amy Klatt, Classroom Teacher, Music, Independence/Liberty, rehire, vacancy, BA/2, $24,789; effective August 25, 2008; Jessica Miller, Classroom Teacher, English, High School, rehire, replacing Keola Johnson, BA/2, $33,052, effective August 25, 2008; Heidi Olson, Classroom Teacher, Band, Middle School, LOA, .5 teaching position, .5 LOA, effective August 25-June 5, 2008; Vicki Schaefer, Social Work, Middle School, resignation, effective July 8, 2008.
D. RESOLUTION: MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE 2008-09 membership renewal.
E. TRUTH IN TAXATION DATES of December 2 and December 11, 2008, 6:30 pm, Board Room.
VI. BIG LAKE-BECKER ICE ASSOCIATION TAX ABATEMENT
Carolyn Drude and Kristen Hanson from Ehler's and Associates distributed an information handout on tax abatement and went over key points. Ms. Hanson also indicated that the Board would need a public hearing prior to approving. The City of Big Lake and Big Lake Township have both approved tax abatement, stipulating contingencies for participation by other relevant entities. A motion passedto approve August 14, 2008, 6:30 p.m., Board Room, for a public hearing.
VII. HEALTH AND SAFETY ATTACHMENT 99
Brad Schnitzler, Director of Community and School Activities, went over the Health and Safety Attachment 99 with the Board. A motion passed to certify Attachment 99.
VIII. COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Brad Schnitzler and Activities Coordinator, Lori Kampa gave a PowerPoint which highlighted the 2007-08 athletics and activities. Ms. Kampa noted that with the growing numbers in girl's soccer, a varsity was added. Ms. Kampa and Mr. Schnitzler also went over participation numbers, Mississippi 8 standings and the budget for the middle and high school athletics and activities. Next, Mr. Schnitzler went over the revisions to the 2008-09 activities handbook.
IX. TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Brad Schnitzler, along with Tim Hesley, Vision of Big Lake Bus Company, updated the Board on the 1-2 mile transportation map. Letters will be going out from Vision to parents and daycares affected by the 1-2 mile next week. Mr. Hesley clarified that the 1-2 miles were measured by the safest walking route
X. HEAD START UPDATE
Brad Schnitzler updated the Board on the Head Start program. Mr. Schnitzler indicated that the Head Start/Reach-Up Program would be renting a space at Liberty Elementary beginning the 2008-09 school year.
XI. DISTRICT POLICY E-014 - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Mark Canton, High School Principal, clarified the definition of a "credit" in the policy as requested by the Board. A motion passed to adopt the revision to Policy E-014.
XII. TREASURER'S REPORT
Kevin Phillippe, Treasurer, went over the Treasurer's Report for the month of June, along with budget adjustments.
At this time, Chair Hayes indicated that Ehler's and Associates would be unable to attend the August 14, 2008, Public Hearing regarding the ice arena tax abatement. The Board agreed that they should be in attendance. A motion passed to change the August 14 Public Hearing to August 21, 2008, same location.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion passed to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
(Tribune, Aug. 16, 2008)
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