Red Wing School- Dec. Minutes

Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public Schools

The Red Wing School Board held its first monthly meeting on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Little Theatre at the High School. The Board members, Superintendent Karsten Anderson, Board Clerk/Director of Finance Brad Johnson, staff and public were present.

Superintendent Anderson mentioned that the date for insurance enrollment for retirees was extended to December 14. Motion by Anderson, second by Christensen to approve the agenda, motion carried 7-0.

3. Communications:

3.1Recognitions: Superintendent Anderson recognized Board Member Jones for attending the Blandin Leadership meetings.

3.2Public Comment: Three retired teachers, Mr. Tom Braase, Mr. Mark Cooper, and Ms. Doris Gruber spoke about their concerns over retiree insurance deductibles changing from $350 to $3000. Ms. Tammy Mikkelsen with Ed Minnesota Red Wing also spoke in their support.

3.3Advanced Placement Exam Update: Director Joe Jezierski presented data and the testing and discussed results with the Board.

3.4Red Wing High School Update: Principal Borgen and staff presented data on curriculum and interventions in the building.

3.5Tower View Alternative School Update: Principal Brian Cashman, staff, and two students presented information on the programs at Towerview.

3.6Activities Department Update: Director Mark Schultz presented information on coaching turnover and conferences to the Board.

3.7Reports: Director Brad Johnson presented a clinic update: a lease for the Youth Outreach building is in process. An enrollment update was also presented.

4.1Board minutes for November 19, 2012

4.2Claims & Accounts for November 1-15, 2012

Fund 01 – General Funds$881,495.22

Fund 02 – Food Service41,207.83

Fund 03 – Transportation190,122.81

Fund 04 – Community Services29,233.35

Fund 05 – Capital Expenditures29,815.75

Fund 06 – Building Construction0.00

Fund 07 – Debt Service 0.00

Fund 08 – Auxiliary13,181.85

Fund 09 – Trust Agency 8,004.12

Fund 21 – Student Activities 4,490.10

Fund 45 – OPEB Trust Fund40,361.20

Fund 47 – OPEB Debt Service0.00

Fund 50 – Student Activities352.52

Total$1,238,264.75

Payroll – November 15, 2012 $753,741.77

4.3New Hire: Rachael Jensen, ECSE Paraprofessional at Colvill Family Center, effective November 14, 2012 (new position)

4.4Medical Leave: Terri Ludwig, Ed. Assistant at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective November 12, 2012 thru TBD; Peg Harper, Ed. Assistant at Burnside Elementary School, effective November 28, 2012 thru TBD.

Motion by Christensen, second by Baldwin to approve the Consent Agenda, motion carried 5-0 (Board Members Jones and Anderson left at 7pm).

There was no Unfinished Business.

5.1Truth-in-Taxation Hearing: Finance Director Brad Johnson presented data on the District’s 2013 levy and 2012-13 budget as required. The public meeting ran from 6-6:15PM.

Chair Boldt updated the Board on upcoming meetings, including the December 11 legislative meeting. Motion to adjourn by Christensen, second by Porter, motion carried 5-0. Chair Boldt adjourned the meeting at 7:41PM.

Brad Johnson

Board Clerk

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Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public Schools

The Red Wing School Board held a special board meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Community Education Conference Room at the High School. Board members, Superintendent Karsten Anderson, Board Clerk/Director of Finance Brad Johnson, incoming Board Member Mark Ryan, State Representative Tim Kelly, staff, Attorney Gloria Olsen of Kennedy Graven, and press were present. Board Chair Boldt called the meeting to order at 12:00PM.

2.0 Discussion with local Legislators: Administrators and Board members discussed legislative concerns with Representative Tim Kelly.

3.0 Closed Meeting to discuss Labor Negotiations: Motion by Anderson, second by Christensen to close the meeting pursuant to MS 179A, motion carried 7-0. All but Board Members, Superintendent Anderson, Finance Director Johnson, and Attorney Olsen left the room. Chair Boldt closed the meeting at 12:56. Motion by Christensen, second by Baldwin to reopen the meeting, motion carried 5-0. Chair Boldt reopened the meeting at 2:12PM.

3.1Motion by Christensen, second by Kramp to offer enrollment to eligible retired teachers prior to 2008 in the $350 plan, in addition to offerings in the $3000 and $5000 plan. Board Member Porter abstained from the vote. Motion carried 4-0 (Board Members Anderson and Jones had left).

3.2Motion by Christensen, second by Kramp to adjourn, motion carried 5-0. Chair Boldt adjourned the meeting at 2:20 PM.

Brad Johnson

Board Clerk

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Independent School District #256

Red Wing Public Schools

The Red Wing School Board held its second monthly meeting on Monday, December 17, 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. Chair Boldt called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.

Superintendent Anderson asked to add item 5.7 regarding an MOU for the school sponsored clinic to the agenda; motion by Jones, second by Anderson to approve the agenda as amended, motion carried 7-0.

3. Communications:

3.1Recognitions: Superintendent Anderson recognized Board Member Porter and Chair Boldt for their service to the District. Board Member Porter thanked citizens for allowing him to serve and board members and school employees for their work.

3.2Public Comment: Tim Bowes, appearing as an educator, wanted to join in recognition and thanked Board Members Porter and Boldt for their service.

3.3Reports/Committee Notes: The student council liaison reported on recent activities, including teacher babysitting, the candy cane sale, and dress-up days. Board Member Jones reported that the PAC fundraiser brought in $37,000. The MSBA Leadership Conference is in January. Superintendent Anderson mentioned that Bjorklund Consulting will be assisting with the pay equity report.

4.1Board minutes for December 3, 2012 & December 11, 2012

4.2Claims & Accounts for November 16-30, 2012

Fund 01 – General Funds$467,370.39

Fund 02 – Food Service19,711.62

Fund 03 – Transportation1,599.13

Fund 04 – Community Services6,205.50

Fund 05 – Capital Expenditures 15,745.32

Fund 06 – Building Construction0.00

Fund 07 – Debt Service 0.00

Fund 08 – Auxiliary3,912.37

Fund 09 – Trust Agency 3,859.63

Fund 21 – Student Activities 4,661.30

Fund 45 – OPEB Trust Fund0.00

Fund 47 – OPEB Debt Service0.00

Fund 50 – Student Activities2,097.95

Total $525,163.21

Payroll – November 30, 2012 $742,696.02

4.2New Hire: Geoff Cleveland, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective December 10, 2012 (due to a retirement); Trina Petterson, Long-Term Sub 3rd Grade Teacher at Burnside Elementary School, effective January 25, 2012 (due to a parental leave); Paul Hartmann, Social Studies Teacher at Tower View Alternative School, effective January 21, 2013 (due to a resignation).

4.3Medical Leave: Bonnie Mettling, 6th Grade Teacher at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective January 21st thru June 7, 2013 (continuation).

4.4Resignation: Pam Perkins, Special Ed. Para-professional at Sunnyside Elementary School, effective December 21, 2012; Courtni Ries, ESL teacher for Hiawatha Valley ABE/ESL program, effective December 13, 2012.

4.5Transfer: Betsy Ulvenes, DCD Special Ed. Teacher at Twin Bluff Middle School, effective for the 2013-14 School Year (due to a retirement).

Motion by Porter, second by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda, motion carried 7-0.

There was no Unfinished Business.

5.1Levy Certification: Finance Director Johnson presented the State calculated levy for approval in the amount of $8,363,557.05, a decrease of $1.4 million from last year’s levy due to retirement of building bonds for Burnside and the High school. Motion by Kramp, second by Christensen to approve the levy, motion carried 7-0.

5.2RWHS Program of Studies: Principal Borgen presented a Program of Study for Grades 8-9 and one for Grades 10-12. Principal Borgen presented a table of changes including cost and other implications for each move. A number of courses offer college credit. She commended special ed for the job they’ve done on the curriculum. Board members and superintendent asked several questions about courses and alternatives in some cases, particularly SOAR and Yearbook. Effects on class size were also discussed. Board Member Kramp stated he could not approve this item tonight.

5.3Tower View Program of Studies: Principal Brian Cashman presented information on the Program of Studies. He compared the program to the High School and discussed differences due to resources, staffing, and needs for at-risk students. The Board and Mr. Cashman discussed tracking post-secondary plans for Towerview students.

5.4Missota Conference Student Leadership Initiative: Superintendent Anderson presented an annual resolution to get a grant from the League. Motion by Christensen, second by Jones to approve the resolution, approved by roll call: voting aye: Christensen, Jones, Kramp, Porter, Baldwin, Boldt, voting nay: none, absent: Anderson (left meeting after item 5.2).

5.5Timeline for Referendum Decision: Superintendent Anderson presented a timeline with tentative items. The District would still work with DLR but wanted a different leadership team which would emphasize staff and parent involvement.

5.6Employee Recognition Program: Superintendent Anderson explained that traditionally retirees and 25-year employees were honored but it was discontinued last year as it wasn’t proper procedure. MSBA offered legal standards and the District can establish a recognition program through School Board approval. Donations and fundraising will supply the money. Motion by Porter, second by Jones to approve the Recognition Program, motion carried 6-0.

5.7MOU Regarding school sponsored clinic. Finance Director Johnson reported on a proposal to reimburse employees for medical costs during the time the clinic is delayed, if those costs would be covered by the clinic. Motion by Christensen, second by Baldwin to approve the Superintendent and Finance Director to conclude MOAs with bargaining units, motion carried 6-0.

Chair Boldt announced upcoming meetings on January 7 and January 22. Motion by Christensen, second by Porter to adjourn, motion carried 6-0. Chair Boldt adjourned at 7:16PM.

Brad Johnson

Board Clerk

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