WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WASECA, MINNESOTA
The School Board of Independent School District No. 829 held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Intermediate School Auditorium. Board members present: Jorge Diaz, Mike Gehloff, Cathy Hoy, SkiAnn Christiansen, Randy Zimmerman, Todd Zimmerman, and Keith Hiller. Also in attendance: John Rokke, Superintendent of Schools, and Elizabeth Beery, Director of Business Services.
1. R. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 2010. Unanimous.
2. T. Zimmerman moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the agenda with additions as presented. Unanimous.
3. Chairman Hiller announced at 5:31 p.m. that the school board would be going into closed session to discuss evaluation of an employee.
4. The school board came out of closed session at 6:43 p.m.
5. T. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to follow the recommendation of Superintendent Rokke regarding the contract of Scott Shafer with the Waseca School District in that the current “contract” ending June 30, 2010 (carryover of 2008-2009 contract) shall not be renewed. Scott Shafer will be offered “at will” employment as Activities Director and High School Dean of Students of Waseca Public Schools for the term commencing 7/1/10 and ending 6/30/11 with the performance conditions identified to be considered by the Superintendent and High School Principal which will be included in a new 2010-2011 contract. Discussion followed.
6. T. Zimmerman then moved, and R. Zimmerman seconded the motion to amend the previous motion to include all of the above stated language with the following addition: The performance conditions will be presented to Scott Shafer by July 15, 2010. If Scott Shafer does not agree to this contract by July 22, 2010, Mr. Shafer will be paid as an hourly employee through July 31, 2010. Unanimous.
7. R. Zimmerman moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the claims for the month of May as follows: Accounts Payable-$905,259.04; Payroll-$662,423.54. Unanimous.
8. The following committee reports were given: Joint Government-Randy Zimmerman and Keith Hiller; Negotiations-John Rokke; Arena Board-Randy Zimmerman..
9. Elizabeth Beery presented the financial/enrollment report to the school board.
10. John Rokke presented the superintendent’s report to the school board.
11. Numerous recognitions and positive board feedback were given.
12. R. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the Coaches Handbook. Unanimous.
13. T. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the preliminary 2010-2011 budget as follows:
REVENUE EXPENDITURES
General Fund $ 19,101,815 $ 20,505,607
Food Service Fund 947,525 944,607
Community Education/
Service Fund 1,112,460 1,076,616
Debt Service Fund 1,225,338 1,267,815
Trust Fund 3,424 3,030
Agency (WCCF) Fund 172,000 177,275
Youth Development Scholarships 7,500 10,150
Internal Service Fund 220,100 216,860
TOTAL $ 22,790,162 $ 24,201,960
Unanimous.
14. T. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve Attachment 10 which is required for health and safety funding. Unanimous.
15. T. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the 5 year operating plan for Health and Safety and Food Service. Unanimous.
16. R. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy. Unanimous.
17. Hoy moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve SFM as the workers compensation insurance carrier for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Unanimous.
18. Hoy moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve EMC as the property and casualty insurance company for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Unanimous.
19. Gehloff moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve continuing contract and tenure for Darren Pauly. Unanimous.
20. Gehloff moved, T. Zimmerman seconded a motion to approve the summer school contracts as presented. Unanimous.
21. Hoy moved, Christiansen seconded a motion to approve the collateral reports. as presented. Unanimous.
22. T. Zimmerman moved, Gehloff seconded a motion to approve the following gifts/donations: Donation of Dell 17” Monitor valued at $80.00 from Duane Fosburgh. Total gifts/donation: $80.00. Unanimous.
23. Gehloff moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the following retirement resignation request: Linda Holtz, District Administrative Secretary. 6 voted aye, 1 voted nay. Motion carried.
24. R. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the following resignation requests: Kevin Nunn, Head Baseball Coach; Doug Tramp, 8th Grade Football Coach. Unanimous.
25. Christiansen moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the following certified contracts: Grant Popp, High School Math Instructor. Unanimous.
26. R. Zimmerman moved, Diaz seconded a motion to approve the following extracurricular contracts: Dave Abel, Head Coach of Boys and Girls Track; Jesse Aberle, Cross Country Assistant Coach; Sue Adams, Boys JV Soccer Coach; Kyle Collins, Girls Head Tennis Coach; Kyle Collins, Girls Head Hockey Coach; Kyle Collins, Boys Head Tennis Coach; Stacy Collins, Girls Assistant Hockey Coach; Stacy Collins, 9th Grade Softball Coach; Stacy Collins, Eagle Bluff Lead Teacher; Joan Conway, Girls B-Squad Basketball Coach; Trina Ellis, Girls Jr. High Tennis Coach; Kristopher Evje, Boys B-Squad Basketball Coach; Kristopher Evje, 9th Grade Baseball Coach; Kristopher Evje, Football A Assistant Coach; Erik Giga, Eagle Bluff Coordinator; Erik Giga, Girls Tennis Assistant Coach; Erik Giga, Boys Assistant Tennis Coach; Erik Giga, Girls 9th Grade Basketball Coach; Ted Hammond, 9th Grade Head Football Coach; John Hanson, Boys Head Basketball Coach; Joel Hayford, Eagle Bluff Lead Teacher; Joel Hayford, Head Softball Coach; Joe Hedervare, Football A Assistant Coach; Caitlin Jones, Girls JV Soccer Coach; Barb Kunz, Assistant Golf Coach; Tim McGroarty, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach; Tim McGroarty, B-Squad Softball Coach; Gary Meurer, Cross Country Head Coach; Gary Meurer, Assistant Coach of Boys and Girls Track; Darren Pauly, Football B Assistant Coach; Chris Prescott, Boys Head Hockey Coach; Dave Prins, Jr. High Golf Coach; Jerry Rocca, 7th Grade Football Coach; Sharri Rocca, Football Cheerleading Advisor; Sharri Rocca, Basketball Cheerleading Coach; Shari Rocca, Wrestling Cheerleading Advisor; Ronald Rohloff, 8th Grade Baseball Coach; Thomas Ross, 8th Grade Football Coach; Karen Simmons, Eagle Bluff Lead Teacher; Eric Teders, 9th Grade Assistant Football Coach; Eric Teders, Baseball B-Squad Coach; Eric Teders, Boys 9th Grade Basketball Coach; Brad Wendland, Head Football Coach; Brad Wendland, Assistant Coach of Boys and Girls Track; Deb Wobschall, Eagle Bluff Nursing Services; Scott Young, Head Gymnastics Coach. Unanimous.
27. T. Zimmerman moved, Diaz seconded a motion to reschedule the July 15, 2010 school board meeting to July 22, 2010. Unanimous.
28. R. Zimmerman moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the High School Student Handbook. Unanimous.
29. Gehloff moved, Hoy seconded a motion to approve the Agreement with Waldorf College to place a student teacher in the district. Unanimous.
30. Hoy moved, Diaz seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Unanimous.
Cathy Hoy
School Board Clerk