Red Wing School- May 2012 Minutes

Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public Schools

The Red Wing School Board held its first monthly meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Red Wing City Council chambers. The Board members, Superintendent Karsten Anderson, staff and public were present. Board Chair Boldt called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Board Clerk/Director of Finance Brad Johnson was absent.

Superintendent Anderson requested that item 5.3, a closed session to have discussions with legal counsel, be deleted. Motion by Anderson, second by Christenson, to approve the agenda as amended, motion carried 7-0.

3. Communications:

3.1Recognitions: Superintendent Anderson recognized the Red Wing FFA chapter’s success at the state convention. Jones recognized volunteers for the Colvill Building cleanup, and Porter announced that Mary Gustafson, a retired employee who worked for the district for 39 years, passed away recently.

3.2Public Comment: None

3.3Other Reports: Student council representatives made several announcements about events at the high school. Anderson reported upcoming community meetings, the possibility of conducting several energy savings projects, hiring updates for curriculum positions, upcoming election for 4 openings for school board members in the fall election with filing dates from July 31-August 14 in the district office, the recent public hearing for Title VII grant, negotiations updates, submittal of letters of support for the Safe Routes to Schools grant, yearly retirement party on May 17th, athletic banquet on May 18th, and National Honor Society banquet on May 23rd. The Teacher Negotiations Committee met on April 18th and 25th, and the Support Personnel Negotiations Committee met on April 19th. Jones announced that she and Christenson attended Phase III and Phase IV training for MSBA. Boldt encouraged community members to contact district officials or board members if they have questions about the budget or long-range facilities planning, and he reminded board members to provide information, not share opinions, about potential referenda.

3.4Curriculum Mapping Update: Jillynne Raymond provided an update about progress made on the curriculum mapping initiative. She indicated that about 40% of the curriculum has been inputted into the online warehouse. She provided examples of different reports. She also indicated that time is needed for staff to enter data, that fall workshop time is needed for Eclipse, and that she will report back this summer.

3.5Teacher Professional Growth Protocol: Jillynne Raymond provided an update about the Teacher Professional Growth Protocol. She gave an example of the evaluation tool. Quarterly updates have been given to the administrative team. The next step is to transition the process to the new Director. As per state statute, peer reviews will be incorporated into the evaluation system. The district needs to provide training to new teachers.

3.6Impact of NCLB Waiver: Kathy Radmer presented information about the impact of the NCLB waiver. She explained what would be the same; what changed in the waiver; the state’s new accountability system; multiple measurement ratings (proficiency, student growth, achievement gap closure, and graduation rate); recognition, accountability and support; and the availability of additional resources.

4.1Board meeting minutes for April 16, 2012

4.2Claims & Accounts for April 1-15, 2012

Fund 01 – General Funds$749,173.72

Fund 02 – Food Service19,264.02

Fund 03 – Transportation23,378.35

Fund 04 – Community Services 32,844.10

Fund 05 – Capital Expenditures 2,343.59

Fund 06 – Building Construction 0.00

Fund 07 – Debt Service 0.00

Fund 08 – Auxiliary 15,106.08

Fund 09 – Trust Agency 2,491.74

Fund 21 – Student Activities 3.554.23

Fund 45 – OPEB Trust Fund0.00

Fund 47 – OPEB Debt Service0.00

Fund 50 – Student Activities12,641.55

Total $860,797.38

Payroll – April 13, 2012 $714,053.01

4.3New Hire: William Redman, Special Ed. Teacher at RWHS, effective August, 2012 (due to a retirement).

4.4Internal Transfer: Marge Fagerlund, 1st Grade Teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School, effective August, 2012 (due to an additional 1st grade position); Jennifer Tepley-Mahn, 2nd Grade Teacher at Burnside Elementary School, effective August, 2012 (due to a retirement).

Motion by Christenson, second by Jones, to approve the Consent Agenda, motion carried 7-0.

There was no Unfinished Business.

5.1Literacy Plan: Kathy Radmer and Brian Cashman presented the district’s literacy plan, which is required by the state. Motion by Christenson, second by Baldwin, to approve Red Wing Public Schools’ literacy plan as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

5.2Overnight Trip: Superintendent Anderson requested approval of an overnight trip for exchange students to Two Harbors. Motion by Christenson, second by Porter, to authorize the overnight student trip for the exchange students as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

5.3Closed session for discussion with attorney: Removed from agenda.

5.4Proposed student expulsion: At 7:14 pm, Christenson moved, second by Jones, to close the meeting to discuss private student data related to a proposed student expulsion. Motion carried 7-0. At 7:46 pm, Jones moved, second by Baldwin, to reopen the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Kramp moved, second by Christenson, to approved the resolution expelling Student A. Motion carried 7-0.

Chair Boldt announced upcoming meetings.

Porter moved, second by Christenson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 pm. Motion carried 7-0.

Karsten Anderson

Superintendent

Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public Schools

The Red Wing School Board held its second monthly meeting on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Red Wing City Council. The Board members, Superintendent Karsten Anderson, Board Clerk/Director of Finance Brad Johnson, staff and public were present. Board Chair Boldt called the meeting together at 5:30PM.

Motion by Anderson, second by Baldwin to approve the agenda, motion carried 7-0.

3. Communications:

3.1Recognitions: Board Member Jones recognized this year’s retirees.

3.2Public Comment: Patrick Beech, a member of Red Wing Swim Club members, read a statement expressing concern over the pool fee increase.

3.3Other Reports: Superintendent Anderson reported on the upcoming referendum meeting and DLR’s report. Four Board members will be up for election this fall and filing begins July 31. Finance Director Johnson thanked Senator John Howe for his work on simplifying some of the Type III van driver processes. Board Member Porter, Principal Borgen, and Superintendent Anderson had met on licensure issues.

Background Information

4.1 Board meeting minutes for May 7, 2012

4.2 Claims & Accounts for April 16-30, 2012

Fund 01 – General Funds $421,425.86

Fund 02 – Food Service 29,805.73

Fund 03 – Transportation 128.55

Fund 04 – Community Services 14,093.18

Fund 05 – Capital Expenditures 24,866.31

Fund 06 – Building Construction 0.00

Fund 07 – Debt Service 0.00

Fund 08 – Auxiliary 13,229.23

Fund 09 – Trust Agency 13,119.03

Fund 21 – Student Activities 11,886.46

Fund 45 – OPEB Trust Fund 0.00

Fund 47 – OPEB Debt Service 0.00

Fund 50 – Student Activities 1,715.09

Total $530,269.44

Payroll – April 30, 2012 $706,921.67

4.2 New Hire: Corey Knighton, Assistant Principal at RWHS, effective July 1, 2012 (due to a resignation); Michael Kincaid, Special Ed. Teacher at RWHS, effective August, 2012 (new position).

4.3 Transfer: Emily Seefeldt, 3rd Grade Teacher at Burnside Elementary School, effective August, 2012 (new position); Brian Cashman, Gifted & Talented/Curriculum Coach/Tower View Principal, effective July 1, 2012; Scott Briske, Student Support Coordinator at Burnside Elementary School, effective July 1, 2012 (new position); Meg Lahammer, .6 Media Specialist at RWHS & .4 Media Specialist at Twin Bluff Middle School, beginning of 2012-13 school year (due to a retirement).

4.4 Medical Leave: Cary Truman, Custodian at RWHS, effective May 23, 2012 thru July 6, 2012.

4.5 Unpaid Parental Leave: Alicia Hamilton, Cook at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective April 26, 2012 thru June 5, 2012.

4.6 Two-Year Unpaid Leave of Absence: Nicole Cashman, 1st Grade Teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School, beginning 2012-2013 school year; Brian Cashman, Science Teacher at Twin Bluff Middle School, beginning 2012-13 school year.

4.7 Three-Year Leave of Absence: Scott Briske, 2nd Grade Teacher at Burnside Elementary School, effective 2012-2013 school year; Donna Wordelman, 4th Grade Teacher at Burnside Elementary School, effective beginning of 2012-13 school year.

4.8 Resignation: Kathy Manfred, Colvill Kid’s Special Ed. Assistant at Colvill Family Center, effective May 25, 2012; Carl Olson, Special Ed. Aide at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective June 5, 2012; Michelle Anderson, Special Ed. Assistant at Sunnyside Elementary School, effective May 15, 2012.

4.9 Resignation/Retirement: Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with EMRW; Karen Fandrey, FACS Teacher at High School, effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year; Wanda Jelle, Work Experience Teacher and Perkins Coordinator at High School and Tower View, effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year.

Board Member Jones wants the minutes amended, item 2.3 other reports, to note she attended Phase III and Phase IV training and Board Member Christensen attended Phase IV. Motion by Kramp, second by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda, motion carried 7-0.

There was no Unfinished Business.

5.1Swim Club Request: Superintendent Anderson explained that the Swim Club had requested relief on fees and this was referred to the Community Ed advisory committee. Fees had not increased since 2005. The Advisory committee recommended that all fees remain as established, which would deny the request if endorsed by the School Board. They recommended rate review every two years. Board Member Christensen recommended approval of the recommendation, second by Jones. Board members asked further questions about the timing of the fee date and the communication. Mr. Perry Sekus of the Swim Club stated the problem was the 30% rate increase and that dues had already been established Board Member Anderson stated that he was interested in dealing with the $894 difference and then adjust. Chair Boldt reported that Swim Club Hours had increased significantly, so multiple reasons exist why the bill is bigger. Board Member Christensen stated that he is not sure we can do much more to communicate; accommodation just leads to inconsistent policies. Board Member Anderson stated he would like to meet somewhere in the middle; Board Member Porter stated he was leaning to that position. Board Member Anderson offered an amendment to put the new rates in effect but to forgive the $894 difference for June and July, not to exceed $900; Porter seconded. Board Member Jones commented that not only one group is affected. Board Member Christensen stated that rates in the area were checked and we are substantially lower. Chair Boldt stated that the Swim Club receives a large discount due to bulk usage. Chair Boldt called the question; the amendment was approved 6-1, Christensen voting nay. The full motion with amendment was offered (to approve the advisory council’s recommendation, including a review every two years, with the exception that there will be a reimbursement not to exceed $900 for June and July 2011) and approved 6-1, Christensen voting nay.

5.2MSHSL Resolution: Superintendent Anderson presented the annual Minnesota State High School League resolution. Motion by Anderson, second by Jones to approve the resolution. Approved by roll call: voting aye: Baldwin, Kramp, Porter, Jones, Christensen, Anderson, Boldt; voting nay: none.

5.3Milk Bids: Finance Director Johnson explained that the District received three bids, and Hastings Cooperative had the lowest bid. Motion by Kramp, second by Porter to approve the recommendation, motion carried 7-0.

5.4Food Service Prices: Finance Director Johnson presented proposed prices for the 2012-13 school year; Food Service Director Haase and he are recommending no change in prices. Motion by Kramp to approve Food services prices as recommended at the same level as 2011-12, second by Christensen, motion carried 7-0.

5.5Resolution Related to Program Reductions: Superintendent Anderson introduced the resolutions: the first is a non-renewal for 2 probationary teachers, John Harris and Tricia Harris. Kramp moved the resolution, second by Christensen, approved by roll call: voting aye: Anderson, Christensen, Jones, Porter, Kramp, Baldwin, Boldt, voting nay: none. The second resolution places teachers Gaye Menke and Karin Meyer on Unrequested Leave of Absence (ULA). Jones moved the resolution, second by Kramp, resolution passed by roll call, voting aye: Jones, Porter, Kramp, Baldwin, Anderson, Christensen, Boldt, voting nay: none. The third resolution rescinds an earlier resolution placing Brian Cashman, Emily Seefeldt, and Elizabeth Kittelson on ULA. Anderson moved the resolution, second by Porter, resolution approved by roll call: voting aye: Kramp, Baldwin, Anderson, Christensen, Jones, Porter, Boldt, voting nay: none.

5.6Closed Session(s). Motion by Jones to close the meeting, second by Christensen, motion carried 7-0. Chair Boldt closed the meeting at 6:36 to discuss litigation. Motion by Anderson, second by Jones to reopen the meeting, motion carried 7-0. Chair Boldt reopened the meeting at 7:18. Motion to close the meeting to discuss labor negotiations by Porter, second by Baldwin, motion carried 7-0. Meeting was closed at 7:18PM. Motion by Porter, second by Anderson to reopen the meeting, motion carried 7-0. The meeting was reopened at 8:13pm. Motion by Anderson, second by Christensen to adjourn, motion carried 7-0. Chair Boldt adjourned at 8:13pm.

Chair Boldt announced upcoming meetings on June 4 and workshop on June 18. A community meeting on referendum planning will be held May 24. Board Member Jones mentioned that Representative John Kline will be speaking at the St. James Hotel on June 12.

Brad Johnson

Board Clerk

6/23

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