INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 831
Forest Lake, MN
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
May 7, 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 5-7-15, at the School District Offices. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and the following mmbrs were present: Dan Kieger, Karen Morehead, Luke Odegaard, Jill Olson, Robert Rapheal, Gail Theisen, and Supt. Linda Madsen, ex officio. Member Julie Corcoran was absent.
The mtg agenda was revwd and no changes were made.
Mmbrs Kieger & Olson rptd at the Listening Session a group talked about the Wyom Principal position and the hiring process, parent cluster group was present with questions, concerns & discussed Gifted and Talented Needs Policy 609.
Student Achievement:
Columbus Elem Prin Fox and kdgn tchr Sharon DeRaad spoke about the outreach that all elem schls are doing to welcome incoming kdgn students and parents. There is now a common district wide Kdgn Roundup date offering both day & evening sessions for families.
Comm Ed Dir Ohman introduced the new Aquatics Supervisor Jennifer Olson.
Positive Happenings: Sch Bd Mmbrs rptd on sch prog & events attended the past month.
Reports:
Bldgs & Grounds Mmbr Odegaard rptd the cmtee recvd a legislative & aquatics update, discussed solar energy.
Communications Mmbr Morehead rptd that the cmtee looked at work to date on updating the district website, recvd an update on incorrect statements in the Forest Lake Times article regarding budget reductions, updated on the Worlds Best Workforce survey, recvd a SEE update, suggestions were asked for the new Trade Show board to advertise the district at events.
EMID Mmbr Morehead rptd she will send the newsletter to FLAS bd mmbrs, summer programs are underway, So. Washington will be pulling out of the consortium, and she feels we get much benefit from being a part of EMID.
Finance Mmbr Odegaard rptd the cmtee recvd a legislative update, revwd fiscal year 15 budget, discussed solar energy, talked about the districts portion of 916 facilities funding.
Staff Welare Member Rapheal rptd the cmtee rcvd a legislative update, discussed the hiring process of current administrators and revwd upcoming bond info.
Policy Mmbr Olson rptd the cmtee revwd the policies under New Business & Student Medication Policy largely follows the MSBA policy.
City of Forest Lake Mmbr Theisen rptd Al Newman is the interim fire chief.
916 Member Theisen rptd FLAS bd mmbrs recvd invitations to program visits and encouraged attendance, recvd an elem ALP presentation and recvd a Capital View Center update on costs and timelines.
Title VII Indian Ed Formula Grant Program J Tolzmann rptd the program was initiated 6 years ago and receives Title funding. Requirements have changed for this year in that this federal grant program needs to come before a public forum to explain how the district applies for funds and what the programming is.
Consent agenda: Mmbr Morehead 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.
Appvd the minutes of 3/26, 4/13 & 4/16, 2015
Appvd the bills as of May 7, 2015 totaling $2,140,183.81 broken into the following funds: General Fund $1,547,097.43; Food $117,530.42; Transp: $135,435.00; Comm. Services $125,123.54; Maroon Gold Spt Ctr $16,923.38; Grants SDE $171.08; Capital $110,629.68; Building Fund $5,606.66; Debt Svc $1,681.52; Non-Public Schools $158.88; Pop Fund $55,599.71; Federal prog, $2,654.84; Special Ed $21,571.67
Appvd Classified Personnel: Retire 2; Resign 2; Employ 3; Trans. 3. Lay-off 1; LOA – 3
Appvd Licensed Personnel: LOA 1; Non-Curricular Assign 3; Resign/Retire -3; Employ 2; FTE Change-1
Donations: Mmbr Odegaard moved, 2nd by Mmbr Kieger, to adopt the resolution accepting donations:
$1000 combined from J. Traylor, Wyo, and Travelers Community Connections, MA, to Wyo Elem gifted programs; $25 from S. Weiger, FL, to Forest View kdgn Spanish immersion class; 144 books from M. Bendsten, St. Paul to Lino Lakes Elem valued at $175.00; $65 from Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program, NJ, to FL Elem; $30 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, NJ to FL Elem; $4000 from an anonymous donor to FLAS Curriculum Dept for funding a teacher prof development spkr and materials; $600 from Linwood Elem PTA to Linwood Elem to purchase PE equipment; $100 from St. Paul Regional Labor Federation AFL-CIO to FL ALC for student activities; $50 from Honeywell Hometown Solutions, NJ, to FLAS for student activities; $50 from Central Bank, FL, $50 from FLEA & $100 from Scandia PTO all to support FLAS Festival of Cultures; $15 from Honeywell Hometown Solutions, NJ, to Central Montessori for student activities; $6073.30 from Rotary Club of FL to Lino Lakes Elem. All mmbrs present voted aye & the motion carried.
Supt. report: Dr. Madsen rptd the TEFFLA breakfast is 5/14, 5/15 is FLEA retirement recognition, 5/20 is district retirement recognition, 5/29 Lake Fest will host the Rockin Hollywoods at Lakeside park followed by a movie in the park, 5/30 is Johnson & Turner 5K with many activities to follow, 5/31 is Masons breakfast, 6/1 is Academic Awards presentation and Hall of Fame inductions at the HS, 6/2 is HOF reception at Forest Hills from 6-8 pm, 6/3 is a Pow Wow at Lakeside Park, 6/4 Forest Lake Cycle is sponsoring a family bike ride, 6/5 is Dueling Pianos and Decades Reunion at Vannellis. More info in the School Connections and Lake Fest website. Lake Fest is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, City of FL & FLAS.
Dr. Madsen has been at the legislature working to get 3% each year on the basic formula and getting FLAS to receive Alt facilities funding. She and L. Martini have been at the legislature and senate testifying.
Earlier in the evening the bd appvd the next Century Jr. High Principal John Paul Jacobson. He will begin in this position on 7/1. Mr. Jacobson was introduced and he spoke briefly to the bd mmbrs. Supt Madsen thanked the interview teams for their work. Interviews for Wyom Prin will be 5/18 and Century AP 5/27.
Old Business:
Mmbr Kieger moved, 2nd by Mmbr Theisen to appv Harassment and Violence Policy 425. By roll call vote, all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Aquatics Discussion: Business Dir Martini passed out costing sheets. After discussion Mmbr Odegaard motioned to move that the bond questions for Nov 3, 2015 remain at $143 million for Question 1 and $18 million for Question 2 with the passing of Question 2 still contingent on the passage of Question 1. The plans will remain the same except for the following changes: The swimming pool will stay in its current location at SW with no improvements other than improving the air handling capacity. The EC facilities that would have been in the aquatics area will be relocated to another area of the bldg. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Rapheal, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye & the motion passed.
Bond Survey: Mmbr Kieger moved that administration be directed to engage a company to conduct a survey regarding the bond which will be voted on November 3, 2015. The cost of the survey should not exceed $5K to the district. Administration should explore the financial support from 916. The purpose of the survey is to assist in enhancing communication, adding clarity to the components of the bond and understanding the best methods to communicate to the public. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Odegaard, by roll call vote Mmbrs Kieger, Odegaard, Olson, Rapheal & Theisen voted aye. Mmbr Morehead voted no and Mmbr Corcoran was absent. The motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved, 2nd by Mmbr Theisen, to Adopt Resolution for the Non-Renewal of Probationary Teacher(s). By roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
New Business:
First readings: Tchr Facilities Policy 405, Consider Discontinuance of Staff Mtgs Policy 410, Administering Medication Policy 528, Appv Leasing Buses and Purchasing Used School Buses from Hoglund Bus Company, and Appv the Sale for Valuable Consideration of a Highway Easement to MNDOT as shown on the MNDOT Right of Way Plat 82-122. These items 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 Theisen moved, 2nd by Mmbr Morehead to adjourn. All mmbrs present voted aye & the mtg adjourned at 8:25 pm.
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