WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WASECA, MINNESOTA

The School Board of Independent School District No. 829 held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Board members present: Mike Gehloff, Joe Hoehn, SkiAnn Christiansen, Robert Whitney, Christine Baidoo, Gary Conrath and Jorge Diaz. Also in attendance: John Rokke, Superintendent of Schools, and Colleen Mertesdorf, Director of Business Services.

1.  Conrath moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of May 10, 2007. Unanimous.

2.  Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Unanimous.

3.  Gehloff moved, Conrath seconded a motion to approve the claims for the month of April: Accounts Payable: $1,072,609.03; Payroll: $703,928.75. Unanimous.

4.  The following committee reports were given: John Rokke, Joint Government; Colleen Mertesdorf, Insurance and Safety; SkiAnn Christiansen, High School Awards Day; Joe Hoehn, Junior High Teacher of the Year; Mike Gehloff, Community Education Advisory Council.

5.  Colleen Mertesdorf presented the Financial Report to the school board.

6.  Michelle Krell, Hartley Principal, presented a report to the school board.

7.  The 5 year Operating Plan was presented to the school board. Conrath moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the plan as presented. Unanimous.

8.  Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the final 2006-2007 budget as follows:

REVENUE EXPENDITURES

General Fund $ 21,127,104 $ 21,657,110

Food Service Fund 953,683 925,423

Community Education/

Service Fund 1,223,568 1,186,458

Debt Service Fund 1,215,448 1,185,352

Trust Fund 10,300 14,035

Agency (WCCF) Fund 185,524 190,275

Youth Development Scholarship 15,100 15,000

Internal Service Fund 192,760 185,884

TOTAL $ 24,923,487 $ 25,359,537

Unanimous

9.  Gehloff moved, Conrath seconded a motion to approve the preliminary 2007- 2008 budget as follows:

REVENUE EXPENDITURES

General Fund $ 19,963,422 $ 20,214,810

Food Service Fund 955,450 947,498

Community Education/

Service Fund 1,207,869 1,182,871

Debt Service Fund 1,257,956 1,238,159

Trust Fund 10,275 10,175

Agency (WCCF) Fund 171,024 190,275

Youth Development Scholarship 000 000

Internal Service Fund 205,900 199,321

TOTAL $ 23,771,896 $ 23,983,109

Unanimous.

10.  Conrath moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve the following administrator and teachers for continuing contract and tenure: John Huttemier, Amanda Knode, Andy Krause, Sarah Rohman, LuAnn Ross, Brad Wendland, Craig Brenden, Kristin Guse, Timothy McGroarty, Karen Pfarr, Margaret Koan, Kelly Pongratz, Kristin Butterfield and Jill Ladwig. Unanimous.

11.  Hoehn moved, Conrath seconded a motion to approve the request from Janesville- Waldorf-Pemberton School District to form a Hockey Cooperative. Unanimous.

12.  Conrath moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the audit engagement letter with Larson Allen LLP for the 2006-2007 Audit. Unanimous.

13.  Conrath moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve revised policy 132-Use of District Facilities Rules & Charges Policy. Unanimous.

14.  Baidoo moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve revised policy 455- Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material. Unanimous.

15.  Christiansen moved, Conrath seconded a motion to approve the revised Waseca Public Schools Procedures Regarding Chargeoffs on Food Service and Custodial Services. Unanimous.

16.  Hoehn moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the 2007-2008 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League. Unanimous.

17.  Gehloff moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to approve the 2007-2008 Fee Schedule as presented. Unanimous.

18.  Conrath moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve the food service prices for 2007-2008. Unanimous.

19.  Baidoo moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve seeking bids for bread and milk in 2007-2008. Unanimous.

20.  Conrath moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the agreement with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., for Migrant Head Start Program. Unanimous.

21.  Hoehn moved, Baidoo seconded a motion to change the start time of the June 7, 2007 school board meeting to 4:00 p.m. Unanimous.

22.  Whitney moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to approve the following gifts/donations: Donation of $367.90 from Box Tops for Education to Waseca Central Intermediate School; Donation of $56.45 from Kemps Nickels for Schools to Waseca Central Intermediate School; Donation of $100.00 from an Anonymous Donor to ALC Graduation Night; Donation of $2,500.00 for Air Floor to Community Education from VFW Post 1642; Donation of 40 books valued at $720.00 to Waseca County Interagency Early Intervention Committee from Southern MN Initiative Foundation. Total Gifts/Donations: $3,744.35. Unanimous.

23.  Conrath moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the 2007 summer school contracts. Unanimous.

24.  Baidoo moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the following employment and contract agenda: a.) Resignations: Marla Kunkel, Facilitator for the IEIC; Pat Lentz, High School Kitchen Aide/Cashier (Retirement); Colby Swanson, Boys B Squad Basketball and Jr. High Boys Tennis Coach; the following TEAM Academy employees from the Waseca Public Schools: Eileen Shimota, Carol Russell, Rachel Ferris Janel Schmidt, Melinda Peterson, Ron Alger; b.) Regular Job Status Approval: Carol Bultman, CIS Food Service Aid/Cashier; Shani Parotti, Hartley Paraprofessional; Amy Ewest, Hartley Paraprofessional; c.) Leave of Absence Request: Cheryl Milbrath, TEAM Academy Paraprofessional; d.) Contract Approvals: 1.) Renewal/Replacement: Stacy Gramentz, CIS 6th Grade Teacher; John Hanson, ALC Driver’s Ed Teacher; 2.) Volunteer: Amanda Ulfers, Assistant Softball Coach; 3.) Newly Created: Colleen Mertesdorf, Consultant for Business Services; Clinton Larson, Field Maintenance of Tink Larson Field for Baseball Season of Spring 2007. Unanimous.

25.  Discussion was held on June 7, 2007 work session topics.

26.  Discussion was held on the use of the high school gym for Kruger Aid Fest (Back-up plan) and also use of the fairgrounds building.

27.  Conrath moved, Hoehn seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m.. Unanimous.

Gary M. Conrath, School Board Clerk

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