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DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Independent School District #879

May 2013 School Board Meeting Agenda

Monday, May 20, 2013
7:00 PM

  1. Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance
    1. Record of members present or absent
  2. Approval of Meeting Agenda

    Motion:__________     Second:__________     Vote:_____
  3. Program Review -  Scitech Presentation Dr. Heil
  4. Consent Agenda

    Motion:__________     Second:__________     Vote:_____
    1. School Board Minutes
      1. April 22, 2013 Minutes
      2. May 9, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes
    2. Financial Affairs
      1. Current Budget Status with Year-to-Date Adjustments
      2. Investment Transactions
      3. Wire Transfers
      4. Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund
      5. Cash Report
      6. Revenue Report by Fund
      7. Expense Report by Fund
      8. Expense Report by Program
      9. Expense Report by Object
      10. List of Bills Presented for Payment
  5. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
  6. Personnel Matters:


    Motion:__________     Second:__________     Vote:_____
    1. Retirements/Resignations/Terminations
      1. Gerald Litfin, DMS Physical Ed, resignation effective 06-06-13.
      2. Mark Nelson, DMS Part-time Vocal Music, resignation effective 06-06-13.
      3. Kristine Zeller, DHS Special Education Paraprofessional, resignation effective 06-05-13.
      4. Seth Potter, DMS Jr. High Boys Soccer Coach, resignation effective 04-29-13.
    2. Recommendations for Employment
      1. Crista Wadholm, DES Health Office Professional, effective 04-23-13. Replaces Mary Zelko who resigned.
      2. Danielle Anastasia, Community Ed TKC Student Aide, effective 05-07-13. New position.
      3. Colette Bersie, Community Ed TKC Student Aide, effective 06-04-13. Replaces Katie Lofrano who will remain on the sub list.
      4. McKay Elwood, Community Ed TKC Aide, effective 05-06-13. New position.
      5. Kate Hansen, Community Ed TKC Student Aide, effective 06-03-13.  Replaces Lisa Lofrano who will remain on the sub list.
      6. Kaarina Eskola, Community Ed Gymnastics Student Aide, effective 04-01-13. New position due to program growth.
      7. Cassie Moe, Community Ed Gymnastics Student Aide, effective 04-01-13. New position due to program growth.
      8. DES/DMS Targeted Services Summer Program Teachers: Troy Bergmann, Kiz Gorham, Ashlee Hunter, Rachel Kunde, Teresa Langton, Lynda Sohns, Molly Stern, Charlene Warne and Julie Warne. Paraprofessionals include Barb Kenison and Nancy Heding. The program will be in session 07-08-13 through 08-08-13, 3.5 hours per day for a total of 20 days.
      9. Sarah Beck, DES Grade 1, effective 08-27-13. New position.
      10. William Breeden, DHS Mathematics, effective 08-27-13. Replaces Caroline McCoy who was on family leave and has resigned.
      11. Andrew Fredericksen, DMS/DHS Special Education, DCD, effective 08-27-13. New position.
      12. Megan Halbleib, DHS Economics/Social Studies, effective 08-27-13. Replaces Sarah Rude who was on a one year only contract.
      13. Julie Nielsen, DMS Grade 6, effective 08-27-013. New position.
      14. Mackenzie Narins, DMS Special Education Teacher, effective 08-27-13.  Replaces Natasha Goudy who resigned.
      15. Maria Vejdani, DHS Vocal Music, effective 08-27-13. Was a one year only contract, rehired for 2013-14.
      16. Jessica Benker, QComp Advisor and Lead Peer Coach, effective for the 2013 - 2014 school year.
    3. Contract Changes/Approvals
      1. 2013 - 2015 Labor Agreement between Delano Public Schools and the Food Service Director, Kris Larson.
      2. Memorandum of Understanding between Jane Larter, District-wide and High School Nurse and Delano Schools adding 60 hours for performing additional duties beyond 181 day contract for 2013-14.
      3. Sandra Meyerson, DES Music, changing from .87 FTE to 1.0 FTE, effective 08-27-13.
      4. 2013-14 Agreement between Delano Public Schools and Merrill Pavlovich, Head Football Coach.
    4. Leaves of Absence
      1. Lindsey Stotts, Community Ed Preschool Teacher requesting family leave beginning approximately 09-14-13 through 10-25-13.
  7. Public Comment: School patrons are given the opportunity to address the school board regarding items that are not on the agenda. All patrons will be asked to state their name and address for the record.
  8. Administrative Reports
    1. Superintendent
    2. Principals:
      1. Ms. Klinkner
      2. Dr. Heil
      3. Mr. Schuler
    3. Business Manager
    4. Community Education Director
  9. Board Reports
    1. MAWSECO
    2. Wright Technical Center
    3. Curriculum Advisory Council
    4. Schools for Equity in Education (SEE)
    5. Delano Area Sports Arena (DASA)
    6. Safe Schools
    7. Staff Development
    8. City/School
  10. Old Business
  11. New Business
    1. 2nd Sheet of Ice Initiative

      Motion:_______  Second:________  Vote:____
    2. Conduct hearing to maintain College in the Schools (CIS) fee.

      Motion:_______   Second:________  Vote:_____
    3. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

      Motion:__________   Second:__________   Vote:_______
    4. 2013-14 High School Handbook

      Motion:___________  Second:__________  Vote:_______
    5. Approve 2013-2014 Meal Increases

      Motion:__________     Second:__________     Vote:_____
  12. Adjournment

    Motion:__________      Second:__________     Vote:_____