January 14, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room. |
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1.2.1. Swearing in of new board member Philip Thede.
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2. Roll Call
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2.1. Election of Officers: 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Secretary.
Discussion:
Marty nominated Dan Scheer, second by Shelly and Janelle. Dan Scheer President. Nomations for VP, Shelly Marty, Phill second. No other nominations. Marty is VP. Marty nominates Shelly, second Janelle.
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2.2. Board President appoints committee members.
Discussion:
Jason joined at 7:35. Curriculum committee members are Shelly, Janelle, and Phil is also appointed. All other committees remained the same.
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Scheer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion to amend last months minutes to include the discussion during the executive session to amend to include the resignation of Mr. Poppert after the three year contract. The motion passed all Yea. The minutes were then declared approved. |
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion of SPED minivan purchased to replace the one that quit. Depreciate it out over three years for SPED. Increase budget for next year for library. New flooring etc. in elementary classroom.
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5. Board needs to consider paying the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Depreciation account
Heartland Scenic Studio (new back stage curtains)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1.1. Rasmussen Mechanical Services, $13,706.00 Deposit on new boiler.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
BlueBird representative. There were no communications from the public. |
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8. New Business
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8.1. Julie Gawrych would like to speak with the Board on behalf of the St. Paul Education Foundation.
Discussion:
Educational Foundation information, board members, purpose and budget. Some earmarked for scholarships. Sonderup grants. Money to after school program and Spanish class. Youth sports. Opportunities available for the school to utilize the foundation.
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8.2. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mrs. Jaime Camden.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Mr. Richard Moore. (5-12 Instrumental)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Mr. Devon Joseph (7-12 Business/IT).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Board needs to accept the resignation from the Library Board from Mrs. Tracy Anderson.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Board needs to consider appointing Chris Elstermeier to the Library Board as a school representative.(3 year term)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation from Joleen Lewandowski as Treasurer of the school accounts.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.8. Board needs to consider appointing Jaime Camden as the treasurer of the school board and all school accounts.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.9. Board needs to consider accepting bid from Thomas Bus for $ 91,890.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Phone call to Transportation Supervisor Ryan Camden to discuss bus preference. Prepayment for $850 discount. Clean air reimbursement up to $45,000. $89,349
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8.10. Board needs to take action to ratify an administrative contract for Mrs.Jennifer Hagen, High School Principal, Sara Paider, Elem Principal, Kim Schulte, Special Education Director, and Mr. Peters, Asst. Principal,effective August 1, 2019
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.11. Board needs to consider the number of Early Separation agreements it will offer for the 2018-2019 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
One offer for next year
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8.12. Principal's Report
Discussion:
DESSA and recovery room to reduce the amount of classrooms with behavior issues. Not a consequence, opportunity to get kids into a better mindset and return to the classroom.
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8.13. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
State rating scores are very high, above average. Roof work is necessary in the near future. Hail damaged and left holes in the foam. Insurance adjuster will walk the roof tomorrow. Summer project.
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8.13.1. Report on Roofing consult.
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8.13.2. Legislative Issues Conference January 28th
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8.13.3. State Scores and State rating of St. Paul Public Schools.
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8.13.4. Need a date for Board Retreat
Discussion:
Board retreat set for Wednesday, February 13th at 5 PM in the board room.
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9. Negotiations
Discussion:
Executive session at 9:26 PM.
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9.1. Superintendent's contract
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10. Adjournment
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