REGULAR BOARD MEETING - November 15, 2011
A regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 518, Worthington, Minnesota, was held at the Worthington High School Media Center, 1211 Clary Street, Worthington, Minnesota on November 15, 2011, at 5:15 p.m.
The following were present: BOARD MEMBERS - Joel Lorenz, Brad Shaffer, Lori Dudley, Mark Shepherd, Scott Rosenberg, Linden Olson, Steve Schnieder
ADMINISTRATORS –Dave Skog, Director of Management Services; John Landgaard, Superintendent
Correspondence and Recognition: The board recognized the following students and staff: The outstanding efforts of the Worthington High School Choir at their concert in Luverne and the Worthington High School marching band participating in the Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade.
1. Motion by Member Schnieder, and seconded by Member Rosenberg to approve the Consent Agenda for the November 15, 2011, School Board meeting.
2. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Shepherd and unanimously passed to approve the Main Agenda for the November 15, 2011.
3. Motion by Member Olson, seconded by Member Lorenz and unanimously passed to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2011, Regular School Board meeting, the October 24, 2011, and the October 28, 2011, Special School Board Meetings.
4. Motion by Member Shepherd, seconded by Member Olson to approve the action of the items on the Consent Agenda as follows:
4.1 Financial Reports -
A. Approved Investments Matured and Purchased
B. Approved Wire Transfers
C. Approved Claims and Accounts for November 15, 2011, as per Board Check Register
November 15, 2011
GENERAL FUND $1,752,136.12
FOOD SERVICE $91,638.71
TRANSPORTATION $172,541.36
COMMUNITY SERVICE $43,082.90
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $96,843.02
CONSTRUCTION $238,804.20
TRUST $3,740.45
INTEGRATION COLLABORATIVE $18,286.48
MONTH TOTAL $2,417,073.24
D. Approved the Community Education Imprest Cash Account in the amount of $327.00 for October 2011.
E. Reviewed the Middle School, High School, Prairie Elementary and the Area Learning Center Activity Accounts for October 2011.
Middle School Activity Account $17,764.43
High School Activity Account $53,972.19
Prairie Elementary Activity Account $341.45
Area Learning Center Activity Account $581.81
Total $72,659.88
4.2.1.Approved resignation of Shelly Morrow as ECFE Teacher with Community Education effective December 9, 2011.
4.2.2.Approved resignation of Doug Brands as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach with the High School effective immediately.
4.2.3.Approved resignation of Jerusha Lowe as Program Assistant with Community Education effective October 27, 2011.
4.2.4.Approved resignation of John Singler as Prom Advisor with the High School effective November 2, 2011.
4.2.5.Approved resignation of Gillian Singler as Prom Advisor with the High School effective November 2, 2011.
4.3.1.Approved a reduction in overload time of .083 FTE for Mary Brown, Special Education Teacher at the High School effective October 24, 2011.
4.3.2.Approved employment of Benjamin Cunningham as Program Aide with the EDGE Program effective October 26, 2011.
4.3.3.Approved employment of Sarah Steffl as Enrichment Instructor with the EDGE Program effective October 26, 2011.
4.3.4.Approved employment of Jodi Frazee as Program Aide with the EDGE Program effective October 26, 2011.
4.3.5.Approved employment of Katie Milbrandt as 3rd Grade Teacher with the EDGE Program effective October 24, 2011.
4.3.6.Approved employment of James Van Horn as Art Teacher (.08 FTE) at the Area Learning Center effective October 24, 2011.
4.3.7.Approved employment of Rhina Galvez as short-term Program Assistant with the EDGE Program effective November 7, 2011, through December 18, 2011.
4.3.8.Approved employment of Missy Van Dyke as Enrichment Instructor with the EDGE Program effective October 26, 2011.
4.3.9.Approved employment of Clint Meyer as “A” Assistant Boys Basketball Coach with the High School effective November 21, 2011.
4.3.10. Approved employment of Zach Dingmann as “B” Assistant Boys Basketball Coach with the High School effective November 21, 2011.
4.3.11. Approved employment of Christopher Aggen as 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach with the High School effective November 21, 2011.
4.3.12. Approved employment of Transito Villeda as Soccer and Scouting Coordinator with Community Education effective October 10, 2011.
4.3.13. Approved an increase in assignment of .4 FTE for Sara Zins as long term ECSE Substitute Teacher with Community Education from November 11, 2011, through December 23, 2011.
4.4 The board approved the following donations for the month of October 2011: Prairie Parent group for 2nd grade field trip, Target Take Charge Program, Prairie Elementary Sports Booster Club for the fitness room.
4.5 Approved Missy Van Dyke and Megan Haberman as Dance volunteer coaches; Paul Olsen as Girls Hockey volunteer coach; Pat Williams as Girls Basketball volunteer coach; Robyn Morrow as Gymnastics volunteer coach; and Mike Luft, Bob Paplow and Ben DeRynck as Wrestling volunteer coaches.
4.6 Approved an employee’s request for sick leave (due to pregnancy) from March 31, 2012, through May 12, 2012, and child care leave (without pay) from May 13, 2012, through May 18, 2012.
4.7 Approve the Head Start contract.
4.8 Approved $1,500 towards the National Science Foundation Grant application in partnership with the Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation, City of Worthington and Minnesota West College.
5. Motion by Member Schnieder, seconded by Member Rosenberg to authorize the board chair to appoint 2 board members to represent the school board at a meeting with the City of Worthington and the County to come to an agreement on the tax abatement. Motion passed 6 to 1 with Member Olson dissenting.
6. Motion by Member Dudley, seconded by Member Lorenz and unanimously passed to approve the Strategic Plan as presented.
7. Motion by Member Olson, seconded by Member Shepherd and unanimously passed to accept a quote from Kruse Motors in the amount of $22,771 for a 2012 Chevy Express 1500 passenger van including a 72 month/100,000 mile extended service plan. This quote includes the trade in of a 2002 lift van. Funding for this van will come from the Elizabeth Freese charitable trust account.
8. Board Member Rosenberg introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE EXPULSION OF THE STUDENT IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHMENTS HERETO AS THE “STUDENT”
WHEREAS, the Student was proposed for expulsion pursuant to the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121.56; and
WHEREAS, the Student and his parent were served the written notice of the School District’s intent to initiate expulsion proceedings and such notice was accompanied by a copy of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56, as required under the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Student and his parent elected to waive the scheduled hearing with the understanding that by such waiver, the proposed terms of expulsion would be submitted for action to the School Board of Independent School District No. 518.
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 518 as follows:
1. The School Board hereby accepts the Waiver of Hearing executed by the Student and his parent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
2. By reviewing the record relating to the matter, the School Board hereby finds that due to the nature of the conduct engaged in by the Student, the terms of expulsion proposed by the School District are reasonable and appropriate.
3. The School Board of Independent School District No. 518 hereby orders that the expulsion of the Student be imposed immediately pursuant to the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56. Said expulsion shall be imposed in accordance with the written notice provided to the Student and his parent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
4. The School Board of Independent School District No. 518 also approves the terms of the Agreement with the Student and his parent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
5. The Clerk of the School Board is directed to provide written notice of the expulsion to the Student and his parent in substantially the form as provided in attachment Exhibit D.
6. It is further ordered that pursuant to a proper request, the School District shall provide copies of the Resolution. However, any release of said Resolution shall not include the exhibits or attachments hereto as the School Board hereby finds that such materials constitute private data on individuals pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat.§13.32.
The motion for the adoption for the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Shepherd and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mark Shepherd, Joel Lorenz, Brad Shaffer, Linden Olson, Lori Dudley, Scott Rosenberg, Steve Schnieder and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
9. Board Member Olson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE EXPULSION OF THE STUDENT IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHMENTS HERETO AS THE “STUDENT”
WHEREAS, the Student was proposed for expulsion pursuant to the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121.56; and
WHEREAS, the Student and his parent were served the written notice of the School District’s intent to initiate expulsion proceedings and such notice was accompanied by a copy of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56, as required under the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Student and his parent elected to waive the scheduled hearing with the understanding that by such waiver, the proposed terms of expulsion would be submitted for action to the School Board of Independent School District No. 518.
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 518 as follows:
7. The School Board hereby accepts the Waiver of Hearing executed by the Student and his parent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
8. By reviewing the record relating to the matter, the School Board hereby finds that due to the nature of the conduct engaged in by the Student, the terms of expulsion proposed by the School District are reasonable and appropriate.
9. The School Board of Independent School District No. 518 hereby orders that the expulsion of the Student be imposed immediately pursuant to the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56. Said expulsion shall be imposed in accordance with the written notice provided to the Student and his parent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
10. The School Board of Independent School District No. 518 also approves the terms of the Agreement with the Student and his parent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
11. The Clerk of the School Board is directed to provide written notice of the expulsion to the Student and his parent in substantially the form as provided in attachment Exhibit D.
12. It is further ordered that pursuant to a proper request, the School District shall provide copies of the Resolution. However, any release of said Resolution shall not include the exhibits or attachments hereto as the School Board hereby finds that such materials constitute private data on individuals pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat.§13.32.
The motion for the adoption for the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Dudley and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mark Shepherd, Joel Lorenz, Brad Shaffer, Linden Olson, Lori Dudley, Scott Rosenberg, Steve Schnieder and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
10. Motion by Member Schnieder, seconded by Member Lorenz and unanimously passed to approve school merchandise licensing agreement with Pel Industries Incorporated.
The Board further discussed and reviewed the following matters: Investments and financial status; reports on: Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Landgaard reported the following: Social capital immigration research plan at the NCIC; SWMN Superintendents meeting regarding teacher licensing in Special Education area; EL review and action plan; lack of EL coordinator for EL staff; increased enrollment of EL students; Legislative platform priorities/suggestions; change in busing of High School and St. Mary’s students and Administrative training on December 12th. Instructional Committee Report – Mrs. Dudley reported the following: Staff presentation on technology in the classroom and robotics budget. Operations Committee Report – Mr. Olson reported the following: None. Nobles County Integration Collaborative Report – Mr. Schnieder reported the following: None. Technology Committee Report – Mr. Olson reported the following: Meeting in Marshall on technology plan. Staff Development Report – Mr. Rosenberg reported the following: None. Data Assessment Report – Mr. Shepherd reported the following: None. Curriculum and Instruction Committee Report – Ms. Dudley reported the following: None. Other Reports: Mr. Olsen reported on the District Improvement Plan, which will come to the board for approval in December. Mr. Schnieder reported he attended the Minnesota Rural Education conference and reviewed some of the items presented at the conference. He also discussed the Cable 3 Joint Powers meeting items in which that committee is finalizing their website and is prioritizing goals and an action plan. Mr. Olson discussed the Education MN Worthington meeting he attended and the teacher
evaluation system. Other Business – None.
Motion by Member Schnieder, seconded by Member Rosenberg and unanimously passed to appoint Joel Lorenz to help with superintendent contract negotiations with Board Chair Shaffer.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Lori Dudley, Clerk
Lisa Ahrenstorff, Deputy Clerk
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