The regular meeting of the School Board of Lake Superior Independent School District No. 381 was held Thursday, May 19, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Wm. Kelley High School Library, 137 Banks Boulevard, Silver Bay, Minnesota.

 

1.0       Chair Babeu called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

2.0       MEMBERS PRESENT:  Leo Babeu, Dwight Moe, Jack Pichotta, Kathy Ruberg, Cynthia Ryder, Carol Youngberg

           

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Renee Saamanen

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Superintendent, Philip Minkkinen; Business Manager, Sue Mitchell; Community Education Director, Chris Langenbrunner; Principal, Patricia Driscoll; Principal, Joe Nicklay; Principal, Brett Archer; Recording Secretary, Mary Guzzo

 

3.0       APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

            3.1       Additions or Corrections to the Agenda:

                        Motion by Ryder, second by Youngberg to approve the agenda with the following additions:  7.9 (Policy 714 ~ Fund Balances).  (Carried Unanimously)

 

4.0       APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

            4.1       Additions or Corrections to the Consent Agenda:

Motion by Pichotta, second by Youngberg to approve the consent agenda as follows:  Minutes:  April 14, 2011; Personnel:  Approve Recommendation to Hire Dan Johnson as Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at KHS.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

5.0          DELEGATIONS/OPEN FORUM

5.1       Mariner Robotics:

A student representative with the Mariner Robotics Team demonstrated the latest project and updated the Board on recent activities.

 

6.0          OLD BUSINESS

6.1          Approve Financial Reports:

6.1.1    Approve Bills ~ April, 2011:

Motion by Youngberg, second by Ryder to approve payment of the April bills, checks 118370 through 118577, in the amount of $378,434.43.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

6.1.2      Approve Electronic Fund Transfers ~ April, 2011:

Motion by Youngberg, second by Ryder to approve the April Electronic Fund Transfers: (04/14/11) $425,000.00 to the payroll account; (04/22/11) $225,000.00 to the general account; (04/29/11) $415,000.00 to the payroll account.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

6.2          MSBA Policy Revisions ~ April 2011 Notice:

This is the second reading of the MSBA policy revisions in the April 2011 notice.  The Board will take action on these revisions at their June 28th Board meeting.

 

6.3          ISD 381 Internet Safety Policy:

This is the second reading of the revised ISD 381 Internet Safety policy.  The Board will take action on this policy at their June 28th Board meeting.

 

            6.4       Approve the Reduction of Two 1.0 FTE’s:

Motion by Pichotta, second by Youngberg to approve the reduction of two 1.0 FTE’s for the 2011/2012 school year.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

7.0   NEW BUSINESS

7.1          Approve Teacher Tenure ~ Six Teachers:

Motion by Youngberg, second by Ryder to approve the teacher tenure for Daniel Johnson, Christopher Belanger, Christen Peterson, Jamie Otterblad, Matt Bovee and Kristi Wasko.  (Carried Unanimously)

               

            7.2       Approve Termination ~ Four Teachers:

            Member Moe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL

OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT FOR KRISTA ANDERSON

A PROBATIONARY TEACHER

 

WHEREAS, Krista Anderson is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No 381.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 381, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Krista Anderson, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 381, is hereby proposed for termination at the close of the current 2010-2011 school year.

 

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Ryder. 

 

The following voted in favor thereof:  Babeu, Moe, Pichotta, Ruberg, Ryder, Youngberg

The following voted against: None

The following were absent:  Saamanen

 

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted May 19, 2011.

 

Member Ruberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL

OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT FOR KRISTINA GOUTERMONT

A PROBATIONARY TEACHER

 

WHEREAS, Kristina Goutermont is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No 381.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 381, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Kristina Goutermont, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 381, is hereby proposed for termination at the close of the current 2010-2011 school year.

 

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Ryder.

 

The following voted in favor thereof:  Babeu, Moe, Pichotta, Ruberg, Ryder, Youngberg

The following voted against: None

The following were absent:  Saamanen

 

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted May 19, 2011.

 

Member Youngberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL

OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT FOR TRACEY SANDRETSKY

A PROBATIONARY TEACHER

 

WHEREAS, Tracey Sandretsky is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No 381.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 381, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Tracey Sandretsky, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 381, is hereby proposed for termination at the close of the current 2010-2011 school year.

 

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Pichotta.

 

The following voted in favor thereof:  Babeu, Moe, Pichotta, Ruberg, Ryder, Youngberg

The following voted against: None

The following were absent:  Saamanen

 

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted May 19, 2011.

           

Member Youngberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TERMINATION

AND NON-RENEWAL

OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT FOR LIA SCAMEHORN

A PROBATIONARY TEACHER

 

WHEREAS, Lia Scamehorn is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No 381.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 381, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Lia Scamehorn, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 381, is hereby proposed for termination at the close of the current 2010-2011 school year.

 

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Moe.

 

The following voted in favor thereof: Babeu, Moe, Pichotta, Ruberg, Ryder, Youngberg

The following voted against: None

The following were absent:  Saamanen

 

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted May 19, 2011.

Copies of the resolutions in their entirety are on file in the District Office.

 

7.3       Restrictive Procedures ~ MSBA Policy 532:

            Mr. Minkkinen updated the Board on this policy and the new State and Federal laws.  This constitutes the first reading of this policy.

 

7.4       Approve Resignation from Teacher:

Motion by Pichotta, second by Ryder to accept, with regret, the resignation of teacher, David Dettmann effective June 6, 2011.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

7.5       Request from Food Service Employee to Receive Sick Leave Donations from Employees in Other Units:

            Motion by Ryder, second by Youngberg to approve the request from a Food Service Employee to receive sick leave donations from employees in other units.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

7.6       Approve 2011-2012 Resolution for Membership in the MN State High School League:

            Motion by Ryder, second by Youngberg to adopt the following resolution:

2011-2012 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP

IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District Number 381, County of Lake, State of Minnesota delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in MN Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statues.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Silver Bay/Wm. Kelley High School and Two Harbors High School are authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district, to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League and participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.

 

            Members in favor:  Babeu, Moe, Pichotta, Ruberg, Ryder, Youngberg

            Members against:    None

            Members absent:    Saamanen

            WHEREAS, said resolution was duly passed May 19, 2011.

            This resolution in its entirety is on file in the District Office.

 

7.7          Easement ~ City of Two Harbors:

The Board discussed the land easement between the School District and the City of Two Harbors, which grants the city authority to access School District property for the purpose of putting in a sewer line.  The Board would like language added to the easement that clarifies that all accessed property must be restored to its original condition.  Motion by Moe, second by Youngberg to approve the land easement pending the additional language clarifying that it is the city’s responsibility to make sure the land is restored and re-graded back to its original condition.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

7.8          Request for Leave ~ Administrative Assistant:

Motion by Moe, second by Ryder to approve Ronnie Sandretsky’s request for leave. (Carried Unanimously)

 

7.9          Policy 714 (Fund Balances):

This is the first reading of this policy.

 

8.0       CORRESPONDENCE:  None

           

9.0       ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & COMMENDATIONS  

           

10.0     REPORTS:

10.1     Community Education ~ Director Chris Langenbrunner: 

Ms. Langenbrunner updated the Board on Community Education activities.

           

10.2     Minnehaha Elementary ~ Principal Patricia Driscoll:

Ms. Driscoll updated the Board on Minnehaha activities.

 

10.3     Wm. Kelley Elementary & Secondary ~ Principal Joe Nicklay: 

Mr. Nicklay updated the Board on Wm. Kelley activities.

 

10.4     Two Harbors High School ~ Principal Brett Archer:

             Mr. Archer updated the Board on THHS activities.

 

10.5       Superintendent Philip Minkkinen:

Mr. Minkkinen updated the Board on legislative issues, Fall Lake Township, the old THHS site, the high-speed internet fiber project, technology, summer projects, four-day school week surveys, post-secondary surveys, Chamber surveys for local businesses, the post-secondary program, and North Shore Community School bussing quotes. 

 

11.0       ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Pichotta, second by Moe to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m.  (Carried Unanimously)

 

Minutes taken by Mary Guzzo

Adopted:  June 28, 2011