Proctor Journal

Regular School Board Meeting

May 27, 2008

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Larry Shelton, Chairperson of the Board, at 7:00 p.m.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Members Present: Mike Leiste,

Kevin Maki, Louise Lind, Larry

Shelton, and Bob Silverness

Members Absent: Liz Asanovich, Carol Smith

Also in Attendance: Diane Rauschenfels, Superintendent of Schools

MOTION: Moved by Silverness and seconded by Leiste to approve the revised agenda. Motion approved by unanimous vote.

Approval of

Minutes–Regular School Board Meeting of May 12, 2008

MOTION: Moved by Lind and seconded by Silverness to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of May 12, 2008, as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote.

Finance

MOTION: Moved by Leiste and seconded by Lind to approve the payment of bills dated May 27, 2008, in the amount of $89,382.73 covering checks 69711 through 69838. Motion approved by unanimous vote.

VI. Commendations/

Congratulations

Congratulated the

alternative ed program for their successful service learning project that raised over $230 and more than two large boxes of foodstuff for the Food Shelf.

Public Participation

A. Max Gonzales and Tom

Sullivan discussed their diversity project and showed a wall hanging children made. They hope to continue their project next year.

B. Bill Gritzmacher introducedTammy Thornton, gifted and talented coordinator for Bay Viewand Pike Lake. Ms. Thornton presented an update on the program including projects, checklists, and number of students involved, and shared this year’s newsletter.

VIII. Consent Agenda

MOTION: Moved by Maki and seconded by Leiste to approve the consent agenda. Motion approved by unanimous vote.Personnel Items

1. Approved Amy Haedrich’s request for a FMLA leave of absence per Article 18 Section 2 of the Local 66 contract effective September 19, 2008, and through November 28, 2008.

2. Approved Robin Hanson’s request for a FMLA leave of absence commencing approximately June 25, 2008, and through August 15, 2008.

Approved retirement of Pam

Fritch-Hieb, grade 2 teacher at Caribou Lake, effective June 9, 2008.

Noted placement of

teachers following first round of certified bidding:

Stephanie Kallio from Grade K,

Bay View to Grade 2, Bay View

Nancy Werner from Grade K, Caribou Lake to Grade 3, Bay View

Corey Kemp from Grade 5, BayView to Grade 4, Pike Lake

Approved 2007-2009 contract

for Curt Benassi, assistant transportation supervisor.

6. Approved 2007-2009 contract for Dean Dahlvang, administrative technology director.

Approved 2007-2009

contract for Scott Fitzsimmons, educational technology director.

B. Approved 2008-09 Specific Services Contract with ARCC.

Adopted Resolution

Authorizing 2008-09 Membership Renewal in the Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative.

D. Authorized utilizing the services of Eikill & Schilling, LTD. as consultants and to audit the financial statements of ISD 704 for the year ended June 30, 2008, at a cost not to exceed $12,500.

IX. Items for Individual Action

A. Approve Continuation of the School within a School Program for the 2008-09 School Year

MOTION: Moved by Maki and seconded by Leiste to continuethe program into the 2008-09 school year. Motion approved by unanimous vote.

B. Primary Election Option

New legislation signed into law May 12, 2008, gives school boards an option on whether to hold a primary election. If the Board wants to be subject to the primary election system, it will need to approve the Resolution Establishing a School District Primary Election by June 1. If the Board does not want to be subject to the primary election system, it is not necessary to pass the resolution. All candidates who file will be on the general election ballot. No action was taken; therefore, the District will not be subject to the primary election system.

IX. Items for Individual Action

C. Adopt Resolution Relating to the Abolishment of an Existing Certified Position

The full-time secondary English position currently held by Jim Pothast is being abolished at the end of the current school and is being recreated as a .8 FTE position.

Member Maki introduced the

following resolution and moved

its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ABOLISHMENT OF AN EXISTING CERTIFIED POSITION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 704, that the following certified position be eliminated:

Name of position: Secondary English;

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Location: PHS

Effective Date: 06/09/08

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Silverness and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Leiste, Lind, Maki, Shelton, and Silverness; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

D. Adopt Resolution Relating to the Creation of a Certified Position Member Leiste introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A CERTIFIED POSITION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 704, that the following certified position be created:

Name of Position: Secondary English

FTE: .8 FTE

Location: PHS

Effective Date: 08/27/08

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Maki and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Leiste, Lind, Maki, Shelton, and Silverness; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Items for

Discussion/Information

A. Superintendent Update -

Noted meetings and events attended during past two weeks.

B. . Projects and Partnerships

Update - Noted meetings and events attending during past two weeks.

C. Public Relations Update –

Noted articles from the May 15, 2008, edition of the Proctor Journal.

Safe Schools Healthy

Students Grant Update - Stacey Nelson presented an overview of the program and its elements.

First Reading of Revised

District Policies

1. Policy 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings

2. Policy 408 - Subpoena of a School District Employee

3. Policy 414 – Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

4. Policy 419 - Tobacco-FreeEnvironment

5. Policy 508 - Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Plans

6. Policy 701 – Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget

Yard Signs in Piedmont and West Duluth

A discussion took place regarding the possible overcrowding of schools. Although there was some concern about Bay View being overcrowded, there is room for more students at the middle and high school. Steve Anderson will check into the cost of signs. Briefly discussed editorial “Limiting Use of Subs Can Benefit Students” from February 11, 2008, edition of the Star Tribune.

XI. Reports

A. Received Enrollment

Report for May 2008.

XII. Communications

A. . School Board Comments and Observations

B. Township Communications

XIII. Unfinished Business

MOTION: Moved by Maki, seconded by Shelton, andunanimously approved toadjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

/s/ Louise Lind

Louise Lind, Clerk

/s/ Larry Shelton

Larry Shelton, Chairperson

P.J. – July 3, 2008