OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENTSCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22

BECKER AND OTTERTAILCOUNTIES, DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA 56501

RegularSchool Board Meeting

Monday, July 12, 2010 – 7:00 A.M.

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The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, July 12, 2010, was called to order at 7:02 A.M. by Board Chair David Langworthy. Members present: Langworthy,Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle. Members absent: None.

Motion bySeaworth, seconded byBoyd, to approve the Agenda for the July 12, 2010, Regular School Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried with members voting in favor:Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Anderson, to approve the following consent agenda for the July 12, 2010, Regular School Board Meeting. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

  1. Approve the Minutes of the June 14, 2010, RegularSchool Board Meeting and the Minutes of the June 16, 2010, School Board Work Session.
  2. Approve K-12 Computer Checks #135607-135740 in the amount of $510,052.85.
  3. Approve K-12 Hand Payable Checks #135206-135215, 135457-135461, 135463, 135471, 135473-135476, 135480, 135483-135494, 135496-135508, 135512-135602, 135604-135606, wire transfers #201006001, 201006002, 201006003, 201006004, 201006005, 201006006, 201006101, 201006102, 201006501, 201006502, 201006503, 201006504, 201006505, 201006506, 201006601, 201006602, in the amount of $4,056,719.28, for a total of $4,566,772.13, including voiding of check number #134902, 135330, 135394, and 135429. Hand Payable Checks #135741-135784 in the amount of $84,321.84.
  4. Approve Personnel Items:

1)Resignations:

Myrna Kizer, Ada-Borup ABE Consortium Instructor, effective June 30, 2010.

Cassie Hansana, Assistant Gymnastics Coach, effective June 11, 2010.

Amanda Branden, Rossman Elementary Latchkey Assistant, effective June 17, 2010.

Coreen Swenson, Great Start Liaison, effective June 25, 2010.

2)Appointments:

Shelly Saksa, Rossman Elementary Grade 4 Instructor, at the rate of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount of $32,650.00, effective August 30, 2010.

Amy Porter, Roosevelt Elementary Grade 2 Instructor, at the rate of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount of $32,650.00, effective August 30, 2010.

Nicole Peck, Roosevelt Elementary Kindergarten Instructor, at the rate of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount of $32,650.00, effective August 30, 2010.

Amy Rak, Rossman Elementary Kindergarten Instructor, at the rate of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount of $32,650.00, effective August 30, 2010.

Lynn Cihak, Roosevelt Elementary Grade 2 Instructor, at the rate of BA+15, Step 3, or a total contract amount of $35,218.00, effective August 30, 2010.

Janine Schneider, ALC Targeted Services Coordinator, at the rate of $26.00 per hour June 2010 and $27.00 per hour beginning July 1, 2010, working 265 hours per year, effective June 21, 2010.

Amy Olson, Middle School Counselor, at the rate of MA, Step 1, including 10 days of extended employment, for a total contract amount of $39,694.40, effective August 23, 2010.

Raimy Rhodes, Rossman Elementary Health Paraprofessional, at the rate of $12.62 per hour, working 2.25 hours per day, or 374 hours per year, effective September 1, 2010.

Lisa Eischens, High School Mathematics Instructor, at the rate of BA+15, Step 2, or a total contract amount of $34,512.00, effective August 30, 2010.

Micheal Miller, ALC Mathematics Instructor, at the rate of MA, Step 7, or a total contract amount of $43,503.00, effective August 30, 2010.

  1. Renew 2010-2011 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Contract with Frazee/Vergas Public Schools. (EXHIBIT)
  2. Donations:

1)$100.00 for the Community Education Latchkey Program from the DetroitLakes Lions Club.

2)$300.00 for the Community Education Latchkey Program from the DetroitLakes Rotary Breakfast Club.

3)Various children's books from the Minnesota State University Moorhead Book Award.

4)$854.00 for Detroit Lakes Public Schools student busing transportation to the TamaracInterpretiveCenter from the Tamarac Interpretive Association.

  1. Approve the 2010-2011 Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Membership and MSBA Policy Service. (EXHIBIT)
  2. Approve the Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay - $106.00 per day for the 2010-2011 school year.
  3. Approve the Payroll Deductions for NEA/PAC Contributions Policy/Procedures for the 2010-2011 school year. (EXHIBIT)
  4. Approve Motor Coach Services for the 2010-2011 with Anderson Coach of Frazee, Inc. (EXHIBIT)
  5. Approve the MSCTC (Minnesota State Community and TechnicalCollege) Detroit Lakes Catering Agreement for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. (EXHIBIT)
  6. Approve the Orientation and Mobility Services Agreement with Diane Grundyson July 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. (EXHIBIT)
  7. Ratify the June 15, 2010, letter notifying Jennifer Whipple, probationary teacher, of termination and non-renewal of her teaching contract. (EXHIBIT)
  8. Ratify the June 25, 2010, letter notifying Jennifer Whipple of the reasons for non-renewal of her Head Gymnastics Coaching assignment. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Klyve, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Second Reading of the following policies that reflect minor legislative changes and recommendations of the Minnesota School Board Association ~ 413 – Religious, Racial, or Sexual Harassment and Violence Report Form as recommended. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Klyve, to close the meeting pursuant to M.S. 122A.33, Subd. 3, to give Jennifer Whipple the Opportunity to Respond to the Non-Renewal of the Head Gymnastics Coaching Assignment. This part of the meeting was closed at Jennifer Whipple's request. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Boyle to return to Open Session. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Anderson, that School Board compensation for the 2010-2011 school year $2,400.00 per year, which shall include compensation for regular monthly meetings and $60.00 per day for each special meeting of the Board, and $60.00 per day when attending any convention, seminar, committee meeting, or an event at which a Board Member is representing the district. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Boyle, to approve the Health and Safety Plan Summary of Programs for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Boyle, to approve the Health and Safety Attachment 10 for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Boyd, to adopt the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy beginning on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, and closing on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Boyd, seconded by Seaworth, to approve the 2011-2012 Property Tax Levy Adoption Calendar as follows: 6:30 P.M., Monday, September 13, 2010 – Certify Proposed Tax Levy; and, 6:30 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2010, Final Levy Approval, as recommended. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Klyve, to approve the first reading of Board Policy 722 – Records Retention as recommended. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Motion byAnderson, seconded by Boyd, to approve the contracts for Transportation Services with Schultz Bus Company, Inc. and Olander Bus Service, Inc. for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Boyle, to approve the K-12 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

A Transportation Committee Meeting has been scheduled for 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010.

Education Director Lowell Niklaus gave a comprehensive report on the 2009-2010 MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) Test Results. (EXHIBIT)

Superintendent Doug Froke reported on the following items: 1) Requests for proposals for a District Coordinated Facilities and Educational/Operational Study; 2) 2010-2012 Strategy Map.

Board Chair Langworthy reviewed upcoming meetings.

Motion by Seaworth, seconded by Boyd, to adjourn the meeting – 8:12 A.M. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Langworthy, Boyd, Klyve, Anderson, Seaworth, and Boyle; and, members voting against: None.

Respectfully submitted,

Cyndi Anderson, Clerk