Red Wing Schools April 2012 Minutes

Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public SchoolsThe Red Wing School Board held its first monthly meeting on Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Twin Bluff Middle School IMC. The Board members, Superintendent Karsten Anderson, Board Clerk/Director of Finance Brad Johnson, staff and public were present. Board Member Christensen was absent. Chair Boldt called the meeting together at 4:00PM.Superintendent Anderson requested item 5.6, Closed Session, be deleted. Motion by Jones, second by Anderson to approve the amended agenda, motion carried 6-0. 3. Communications:

3.1Recognitions: Evan Gough was honored as Southeast Assistant Principal of the year.

3.2Public Comment: None

3.3Other Reports: Board Member Jones reported on legislation.

Background Information

4.1Board meeting minutes for March 19, 2012

4.2Claims & Accounts for March 1-15, 2012

Fund 01 – General Funds$762,508.62

Fund 02 – Food Service19,347.19

Fund 03 – Transportation2,147.60

Fund 04 – Community Services25,402.12

Fund 05 – Capital Expenditures16,265.01

Fund 06 – Building Construction0.00

Fund 07 – Debt Service 0.00

Fund 08 – Auxiliary 26,890.24

Fund 09 – Trust Agency 502.18

Fund 21 – Student Activities2,348.62

Fund 45 – OPEB Trust Fund0.00

Fund 47 – OPEB Debt Service0.00

Fund 50 – Student Activities4,719.39

Total$860,130.97Payroll – March 15, 2012 $734,822.464.3New Hire: Kelly Kolby, Level I Cook at RWHS, effective April 11, 2012 (due to a retirement); Alicia Hamilton, Level I Cook at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective March 14, 2012 (due to a termination).

4.4Medical Leave: Dean Kinneman, Night Custodian at RWHS, effective May 7th thru July 30, 2012.

4.5Resignation: Katie Olerich, Special Ed. Assistant at Burnside Elementary School, effective April 2, 2012; Ben Smith, Kid’s Junction Assistant Lead at Burnside Elementary School, effective March 14, 2012.

Motion by Kramp, second by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda, motion carried 6-0.There was no Unfinished Business.

5.1Health Insurance Presentation: District advisors/consultants from Health Partners and AFG, Doug Smith, Greg Dahlgren, John Hanson, Sue Tobias, Steve Strege, and Art Freeman, presented information on health insurance options to reduce costs.

5.2Long-Range Facility & Referendum Planning: Ms. Jennifer Anderson-Tuttle of DLR presented information on their study of building needs and space and a schedule of evaluation.

5.3Second Reading of Policies: No action required.

5.4Committee to Review Grievance: Board members discussed options and agreed the negotiation team for this group should function in this role.

5.5Program Reductions: Superintendent Anderson explained the resolution, which followed the MSBA model. Positions and not names were described. Some may be recalled. Many involved special ed. Member Jones moved the resolution, second by Baldwin, resolution was approved 6-0. Voting aye: Porter, Baldwin, Jones, Kramp, Anderson, Boldt; voting nay: none; absent: Christensen.Chair Boldt announced upcoming meetings on April 16 and May 7. Motion by Anderson, second by Porter to adjourn, motion carried 6-0. Chair Boldt adjourned the meeting at 7:58PM.

Brad JohnsonBoard Clerk

Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public Schools

The Red Wing School Board held its second monthly meeting on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Red Wing City Council chambers. The Board members, Superintendent Karsten Anderson, Board Clerk/Director of Finance Brad Johnson, staff and public were present. Board Chair Boldt called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Board Member Kramp was absent.

Superintendent Anderson requested that item 3.5, a request from the Red Wing Swimming Club, be added, also between items 5.9 and 5.10 add an overnight trip request. Motion by Porter, second by Anderson to approve the agenda as amended, motion carried 6-0.

3. Communications:

3.1Recognitions: Superintendent Anderson has none tonight but will have state sporting participants next meeting.

3.2Public Comment: None

3.3Other Reports: Superintendent Anderson reported that the administration team is dividing up transition pieces for Kathy Radmer’s position. The DLR group gave a presentation on long-range facilities; public meetings will be in May on that subject. The retirement party will be May 17 at the Red Wing Golf Club; the Athletic banquet will be on May 18 and the National Honor Society on May 23. Board Member Jones mentioned that the Board is invited to the Colvill potluck on April 30. There will be 4 openings for Board members in the fall election, and filing dates will be posted on the website.

3.4Community Education Update: Dave Borgen announced a new grant with Healthy Red Wing from the Idea Slam that is developing a Red Wing App, a mobile application to improve accessibility to outdoor culture and the business community. It will include a GPS/GIS component. The budget is about $21,500 with a $11,500 grant from SMIF, and $5000 from Red Wing Area fund. Superintendent Anderson raised the possibility of this app extending school communications to the public.

5.5Red Wing Swim Club: Mr. Perry Sekus, co-president of the Red Wing Swim club addressed the Board. He explained the group consists of 100 swimmers and is non-profit, and has been a feeder program for the high school. Their principal revenue source is dues, but this year the District raised the fees by 30% in June, and they had set dues in April and got word of the increase in June. He explained their financial issues and that membership would drop with the higher fees. He requested that the Board eliminate the 30% increase for this year or set a reduced fee for the Swim Club, or spread the increase over period of years. Chair Boldt explained that more information would be gathered from the business office, the community education office, and the activities director. The Community Education Board which set the fees will review the request.

Background Information

4.1Board meeting minutes for April 2, 2012

4.2Claims & Accounts for March 16-30, 2012

Fund 01 – General Funds$398,104.29

Fund 02 – Food Service27,308.72

Fund 03 – Transportation283,845.82

Fund 04 – Community Services16,234.73

Fund 05 – Capital Expenditures14,242.99

Fund 06 – Building Construction0.00

Fund 07 – Debt Service 0.00

Fund 08 – Auxiliary 12,054.73

Fund 09 – Trust Agency 7,279.03

Fund 21 – Student Activities7,887.52

Fund 45 – OPEB Trust Fund0.00

Fund 47 – OPEB Debt Service0.00

Fund 50 – Student Activities23,135.03Total$790,092.86Payroll – March 30, 2012 $709,734.89

4.3 Medical Leave: Mike Moldenhauer, Custodian at RWHS, effective March 12th. 2012.

Motion by Jones, second by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda, motion carried 6-0.

There was no Unfinished Business.

5.1Operating Levy Presentation: Finance Director Brad Johnson presented a Powerpoint outline of operating referendum facts and rationale. State revenue increases at only 0.7% a year compared to expenditure inflation of 3%. Referendums fill the gap. Four million dollars or 15% of our revenue is at stake in the operating referendum. Board members asked several questions on timing and process.

5.2Bergwall Arena Sale: Finance Director Johnson reported that the Bergwall sale was completed on March 29-30 and payment received. The Community Education debt will be repaid by a transfer needing Board approval.

5.3Approval of Policies: The policies presented have already had two readings, and approval is recommended. Motion by Jones, second by Porter to approve the policies, motion carried 6-0.

5.4Decision on Grievance: Superintendent Anderson reported that a grievance submitted and a committee met and later the Superintendent and Chair conferred with our attorney. The superintendent granted personal leave or vacation leave or the option to serve as a chaperone or unpaid leave for parents of tournament participants. The grievance requested the personal leave be restored. Board Member Jones moved a denial of the grievance, second by Baldwin, motion carried 5-0 (Board Member Anderson was now absent).

5.5Director of Community Education, Recreation, and Communication: Superintendent Anderson recommended Dawn Wettern be appointed to this position as of July 1 at a salary of $93,500 and director’s conditions. Motion by Christensen, second by Jones to approve, motion carried 5-0.

5.6Towerview Lease amendment: Finance Director Johnson presented a lease amendment adding an additional classroom to the District’s usage at Towerview for $2500 a year. The term will follow the original lease to 2018. Motion by Porter, second by Jones to approve the amendment, motion carried 5-0.

5.7Budget Revisions: Finance Director Johnson presented 2011-12 budget revisions affecting revenue projections, mostly due to Title amendments and the sale proceeds of Bergwall.

Revenues Expenditures

General Fund

$29,245,735 $28,340,838

Food Service$1,301,413 $1,280,873

Community Ed$1,761,273 $1,750,280

Debt Service$3,119,875 $3,244,504

Trust & Agency$341,685 $341.685

OPEB Trust$350,000 $897,632

OPEB Debt$508,928 $484,460

Motion by Christensen, second by Jones to approve the revisions, motion carried 5-0.

5.8Resolution on Program Reductions: Superintendent Anderson presented resolutions for terminating paras (Jessica Hinde Provancha, Michelle Anderson, Catherine Buss, Janice Carter, Stacy Covey, Broderick Dressen, Laura Green, Carianne Roschen, Dana Willis-Jick) and a resolution to place teachers on ULA (Brian Cashman, Elizabeth Kittleson, Gaye Menke, Karin Meyer, Emily Seefelt). Chair Boldt commented it is a process we go through every spring. Board Member Jones moved the para resolution, second by Christensen, resolution approved 5-0; voting aye: Christensen, Jones, Porter, Baldwin, Boldt, voting nay: none, absent: Kramp, Anderson. Christensen moved the teacher ULA resolution, second by Baldwin, resolution approved 5-0; voting aye: Baldwin, Porter, Jones, Christensen, Boldt, voting nay: none, absent: Kramp, Anderson.

5.9Curriculum purchases: Dr. Radmer and Brian Cashman presented information on new curriculum. Mr. Cashman explained the positive impact of this to the Board, including classroom libraries. Dr. Radmer discussed the cost.

5.95 Overnight field trips: Superintendent Anderson presented a boys’ golf trip request to Brainerd. Board members discussed the question of where the group would stay there and wanted more information. Board Member Porter moved to approve contingent on Superintendent review of where the group will stay, second by Christensen, motion carried 5-0.

5.10Closed session: Motion by Christensen to close the meeting, second by Jones, motion carried 5-0. Chair Boldt closed the meeting at 7:52PM. Attorney Morgan Godfrey updated the Board on litigation. Motion by Christensen, second by Baldwin to end the close session, motion carried 5-0. The meeting reopened at 8:57PM. Motion by Jones, second by Christensen to adjourn, motion carried 5-0.

Chair Boldt adjourned at 8:57PM.Chair Boldt announced upcoming meetings on May 7 and May 21. We will adjourn after the closed session tonight.

Brad JohnsonBoard Clerk

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