AGENDA
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 518
APRIL 15, 2008
5:15 p.m.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Roll Call
1.2 Recognition of Visitors and Guests
1.3 Correspondence and Recognition
1.3.1 Public Participation
1.3.2 Recognition of Students, Staff and Community
2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2.1 Consent Agenda
2.2 Main Agenda
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 The March 18, 2008, Regular School Board meeting and the April 9, 2008, Special School Board meeting.
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Financial Reports
4.2 Release of Employment (Enclosure)
4.3 Approval of Employment
4.4 Approve Acceptance of Donations for the Month of March 2008
4.5 Approve Memorial Auditorium Rental Agreement
4.6 Consideration of 2008-2009 School Breakfast/Lunch Meal Prices
5.0 MAIN AGENDA
5.1 Monthly Financial Overview (Discussion)
5.2 Approve Non-Renewal of Probationary Teaching Contract Resolutions (Action) (Roll Call Vote)
5.3 Approve Waiver of Tenure (Action)
5.4 Student Expulsion (Action) (Roll Call Vote)
5.5 Student Expulsion (Action) (Roll Call Vote)
5.6 Approve Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Quote (Action)
5.7 Approve Security Camera Proposal (Action)
5.8 Approve Funding for Community Education Programs (Action)
5.9 Approve Activity Fees/Other Related Fees for 2008-2009 (Action)
6.0 REPORTS
6.1 Superintendent’s Report
6.2 Instructional Committee Report
6.3 Operations Committee Report
6.4 Nobles County Integration Collaborative Report
6.5 Technology Committee Report
6.6 Other Reports
7.0 OTHER BUSINESS
7.1 Preview District video
7.2 Negotiations update
8.0 FUTURE BUSINESS
8.1
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
MEMO
TO: Lori Dudley Robert Jirele Brad Shaffer
Joel Lorenz Lowell Nystrom
Linden Olson Steve Schnieder
INFO TO: Scott Backer Dave Skog Jerry Fiola Paul Besel
Betty McAllister Jeff Luke Jennifer Backer Clete Lipetzky
Jeff Britten Paul Karelis Rick Knapp
FROM: John Landgaard, Superintendent
DATE: April 10, 2008
The following information pertains to items that appear on the Consent Agenda. If for any reason you wish to discuss an item on this portion of the agenda, move to have it placed under 7.0 – Other Business.
4.1 Financial Reports:
A. Investment Report: (Enclosure)
March 2007 |
March 2008 |
|
$2,927,388.59 |
$4,322,345.13 |
B. Wire Transfer Listing (Enclosure)
C. Financial Information/Business Transactions: (Enclosure)
Review of Monthly Claims/Accounts April 15, 2008, per Board Check register.
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|
April 15, 2008 |
GENERAL FUND |
$598,798.83 |
|
FOOD SERVICE |
$55,771.99 |
|
TRANSPORTATION |
$74,647.26 |
|
COMMUNITY SERVICE |
$29,089.35 |
|
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES |
$19,360.80 |
|
TRUST |
$3,347.21 |
|
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM |
$1,536.01 |
|
INTEGRATION COLLABORATIVE |
$11,030.90 |
MONTH TOTAL |
$793,582.35 |
Recommended Action: “To approve claims/accounts as presented April 15, 2008, in the amount of $793,582.35.”
D. Approval of District Imprest Cash Account and Community Education Imprest Cash Account for March 2008. (Enclosure)
|
$3,020.86 |
|
|
Community Ed. Imprest Fund |
$62.00 |
Total |
$3,082.86 |
Recommended Action: “To approve District Imprest Cash Account and Community Education Imprest Cash Account for March 2008 as presented.”
E. Review of Middle School, High School, Prairie Elementary and Area Learning Center Activity Accounts for March 2008. (Enclosure)
|
$19,358.39 |
|
|
High School Activity Account |
$29,842.76 |
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Prairie Elementary Activity Account |
$65.65 |
|
Area Learning Center Activity Account |
$76.50 |
|
Total |
$49,343.30 |
4.2 Release of Employment (Enclosure)
Recommended Action:
4.2.1 “To approve resignation of Mary Kay Hansen as Paraprofessional at Prairie Elementary and as Junior Class Prom Sponsor effective April 11, 2008.”
4.2.2 “To approve resignation of Jerusha Lowe as Program Assistant with Community Education effective May 31, 2008.”
4.2.3 “To approve resignation of Jeff Britten as Curriculum Director for the School District effective June 30, 2008.”
4.3 Approval of Employment
Recommended Action:
4.3.1 “To approve employment of Lisa Grothe as long-term substitute ECSE Teacher at Prairie Elementary effective March 5, 2008, through April 29, 2008.”
4.3.2 “To approve employment of Sherri VanderBrink as long-term Substitute Paraprofessional at Prairie Elementary effective April 14, 2008.”
4.3.3 “To approve employment of Janet Haren as Girls’ 9th Grade Fast pitch Softball Coach with the High School effective April 7, 2008.”
4.3.4 “To approve a reduction in assignment of .6 FTE for Helen Van Leeuwen as Secretary with Community Education effective March 10, 2008.”
4.3.5 “To approve a change of classification to Class II Custodian for Andy Braun as Custodian at the Middle School effective March 31, 2008.”
4.4 Approve Acceptance of Donations for the Month of March 2008
Recommended Action: “To accept the following donations for the month of March 2008: Prairie Parent Group for Earth Adventure and Whales programming; from Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation for the Middle School Science Program; from Target Corporation (take charge) for Prairie Elementary and from an individual for Prairie Elementary programs.”
4.5 Approve Memorial Auditorium Rental Agreement
Recommended Action: “To approve the Memorial Auditorium rental agreement for $11,579.00.”
4.6 Consideration of 2008-2009 School Breakfast/Lunch Meal Prices
Recommended Action: “To approve the 2008-2009 school breakfast/lunch prices of:
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Lunch |
Breakfast.” |
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Adult |
$2.75 |
$1.50 |
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Grades K-5 |
$1.40 |
$.70 |
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Grades 6-12 |
$1.55 |
$1.00 |
If you have any questions or concerns about the Consent Agenda, please move to have the item removed and discussed under 7.0 - Other Business.
MEMO
TO: Lori Dudley Robert Jirele Brad Shaffer
Joel Lorenz Lowell Nystrom
Linden Olson Steve Schnieder
INFO TO: Scott Backer Jeff Britten Jennifer Backer Paul Besel
Betty McAllister Jerry Fiola Jeff Luke Clete Lipetzky
Dave Skog Paul Karelis Rick Knapp
FROM: John Landgaard, Superintendent
SUBJECT: MAIN AGENDA INFORMATION
DATE: April 10, 2008
The following information is intended to provide the Board with background data for the meeting on Tuesday.
5.1 Monthly Financial Overview (Enclosure)
5.1.1 Revenues by Fund
5.1.2 Expenditures
5.1.3 Comparison
5.2 Approve Non-Renewal of Probationary Teaching Contract Resolutions (Action) (Roll Call Vote)
5.2.1 Recommended Action: “To approve non-renewal of probationary teaching contract resolution for Bryce Belseth as Third Grade Teacher at Prairie Elementary School effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year.”
5.2.2 Recommended Action: “To approve non-renewal of probationary teaching contract resolution for Nick Pease as Ag Teacher at the High School effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year.”
5.3 Approve Waiver of Tenure (Action)
Recommended Action: “To approve waiver of tenure agreement.”
5.4 Student Expulsion (Action) (Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: “To approve resolution relating to the expulsion of a student as presented.”
5.5 Student Expulsion (Action) (Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: “To approve resolution relating to the expulsion of a student as presented.”
5.6 Approve Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Quote (Action)
Recommendation will be presented at the board meeting.
5.7 Approve Security Camera Proposal (Action)
Recommended Action: “To approve security camera proposal from Living Connected, Inc. for $24,014 for installation and upgrades at the High School, Middle School and Prairie Elementary.”
5.8 Approve Funding for Community Education Programs (Action)
Recommended Action: “To approve family connection dollars and a contribution of up to $22,000 from the general fund to support the various Community Education programs affected by grant expirations that support these programs.”
5.9 Approve Activity Fees/Other Related Fees for 2008-2009 (Action)
Recommended Action: “To approve activity fees/other related fees for 2008-2009 as presented.”
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