INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 831
Forest LAkE, MN
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
March 26, 2015
Revised for Publication
The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next School Board Meeting. The full text is posted on the district web site, available by standard or email, and for public inspection at the school district offices during normal business hours.
The regular mtg. of the School Board of ISD No. 831, Forest Lk., MN, was called to order by Rob Rapheal at 7 p.m. on 3-26-15, at the School District Offices. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and the following mmbrs were present: Julie Corcoran, Dan Kieger, Karen Morehead, Luke Odegaard, Jill Olson, Robert Rapheal, Gail Theisen, and Supt. Linda Madsen, ex officio.
The mtg agenda was revwd and agenda item 9.5 was removed.
Mmbr Odegaard rptd no visitors at the Listening Session.
Student Achievement:
Linwood Prin Caldwell rptd an excellent parent turn out at the Arts & Academics fair, PBIS training will start this summer and they are a Celebration eligible school. Three students rptd on a read-a-thon they organized to raise funds for Linwood. They read over 18,000 minutes and raised over $2000 for books, technology and gym equipment.
FLHS Prin Massey introduced danceline coach Smoczyk and mmbrs of the danceline team. The team took 10th and 11th place at the state tournament, were conference champions and earned academic all state. Wrestling coach Kunshier introduced James Pleski who won the 145 lb AAA state championship.
Positive Happenings: Sch Bd Mmbrs rptd on sch prog & events attended the past month.
Reports:
Bldgs & Grounds Mmbr Odegaard rptd that the cmtee discussed legislative happenings, solar energy opps, budget reductions and facilities fees.
Communications Mmbr Theisen rptd that the cmtee is updating the district website, looked at messaging for the outside of district vehicles, Worlds Best Workforce Survey will go out in April.
EMID Mmbr Morehead rptd some districts are contemplating leaving EMID, they are reviewing policies, and are in the process of determining the future of EMID.
Finance Mmbr Corcoran rptd the cmtee discussed the budgeting process and reductions, recvd a legislative update, talked about solar energy opps, and group medical insurance RFPs.
Policy Mmbr Olson rptd the cmtee revwd the following policies: Teacher Facilities, Staff Mtgs, Student Medication, and Harassment&Violence.
Staff Welfare Mmbr Rapheal rptd the cmtee discussed budget reductions and recvd a legislative update.
City of Forest Lake Mmbr Theisen rptd two outlots by the city center are going to be developed by Gaughan and the annual Firemens Ball will be 3/28 at the American Legion.
916 Member Theisen rptd the group will meet next week.
Supt. report: Dr. Madsen rptd the Lake Fest cmtee is finalizing the schedule and sponsorship. This year Lake Fest will run 5/29 through 6/5. Hall of Fame nominations will be accepted through next Tuesday. The district continues to be excited about the growing secondary immersion program. The K-12 mentoring program, which has been sponsored by Fairview Lakes, will be partnering with the FL YMCA and FLAS as Fairview Lakes will be phasing out of the program. The YSB will train mentors. 4/3 is Good Friday, , 4/10 is Festival of Cultures, 4/14 is the Chamber Annual Legislative Breakfast at Famous Daves, 4/17 is Ranger Review and 4/24 is the Bethel concert. Today was a difficult day with budget reductions.
Consent agenda: Mmbr Kieger moved to appv Consent agenda items 7.1-7.4. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Approved the minutes of March 5 & 19, 2015
Approved the bills as of March 26, 2015 totaling $1,366,018.22 broken into the following funds: General Fund $1,140,765.53; Food $10,652.65; Transp: $52,332.77; Comm. Services $57,451.16; Maroon Gold Spt Ctr $15,474.20; Grants SDE $327.90; Capital $54,476.38; Debt Svc $2,449.37; Non-Public Schools $1.10; Pop Fund $24,469.28; Federal prog, $2,161.49; Special Ed $5,456.39
Approved Classified Personnel: Resign 2; Employ 2; Trans. 1.
Approved Licensed Personnel: LOA 3; Non-Curricular Assign 29; Resign/Retire – 1
Donations: Mmbr Odegaard moved, 2nd by Mmbr Olson, to adopt the resolution accepting donations:
$120 from Wells Fargo Community Support, NJ, to Wyo Elem; $120 from Wells Fargo Foundation, NJ to Wyo Elem; Food for Century Jr. High staff at conferences valued at $1000.00 from FL Home Care, Inc., FL; $60 from Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program, NJ, to Linwood Elem; $60 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, NJ, to Linwood Elem; $1120.80 from Target, Take Charge of Education, Mpls, to Scandia Elem; $5000.00 from FL/Forest View PTA, to Forest View Elem for iPad Minis and iPad covers. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Old Business:
Mmbr Morehead moved to appv 2014-15 budget adjustments. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran, by roll call vote, all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Corcoran moved to award the Employee Group Insurance for Self-Insured Medical to PreferredOne. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Kieger, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to adopt resolution establishing combined polling places for schl district elections not held on the day of a statewide, county or municipal election. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Morehead, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to appv the $2 million reductions for 2015-2016 as distributed and to include costs associated with swim curriculum. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen. Mmbr Rapheal moved to amend the motion and remove the motion to cut the swim curriculum costs. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Odegaard, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to adopt resolution for the non-renewal of probationary teachers. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to appv Crisis Mgmt Policy 538. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Olson, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to appv Discipline Policy 515. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
The mtg recessed from 8:30-8:36 pm. When the mtg reconvened all mmbrs were present.
Mmbr Corcoran moved to appv new course: College in the Schools Basic and Applied Statistics. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Morehead, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Continued aquatics discussion. Bd mmbrs encouraged the public to contact the superintendent, administration or Sch Bd mmbrs with thoughts or ideas.
New Business:
Mmbr Kieger moved to appv permission to bid 2015-2016 milk. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Olson, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
First reading: Harassment and Violence Policy 425. This item will be placed on the next agenda for further review and Bd action.
Communications: The Sch Bd revwd communications and upcoming calendar dates.
As there was no further business, Mmbr Morehead moved, 2nd by Mmbr Theisen to adjourn. All mmbrs present voted aye and the mtg adjourned at 8:48 pm.
Published in the
Forest Lake Times
April 9, 2015
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