School Board Proceedings Eden Valley-Watkins Public School #463 www.evw.k12.mn.us June 25, 2012
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The Board of Education met in regular session on June 25, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. with Frank Eder, Shelley Kern, Sarah Kuechle, Julie Meyer, JoAnn Rademacher, Bob Stenger, Jeremy Willner, and Superintendent Peterson present. Nick Thielen, Bruce Kiehn, Rob Pederson, and Mark Messman were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frank Eder.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Jeremy Willner and seconded by Julie Meyer. Motion carried unanimously.
The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Bob Stenger and seconded by Jeremy Willner. Motion carried unanimously.
Items included in the consent agenda:
• Approved the minutes of the May 21, 2012, Regular School Board Meeting
• Approved a teaching contract with Amy Haag for Special Education/Physical Education Teacher, BS + 60, Step 5 pending successful background check
• Approved a teaching contract with Joseph Puncochar for Elementary Teacher, BS, Step 1 pending successful background check and completion of all state requirements
• Approved a teaching contract with Jessica Jarvis for Elementary Teacher, BS, Step 4 pending successful background check
• Approved a teaching contract with Michael Eveslage for Social Studies Teacher, MS, Step 3 pending successful background check
• Approved a classified contract with Jaime Lee Anderson, Lead Building Custodian (Elementary), Group V, Step 1 effective May 22, 2012
• Approved an extra-curricular contract with Jon Thielen, Head Football Coach, Group 1, Year 20
• Approved an extra-curricular contract with Chad Stanwick, 9th Grade Football Coach ("C"), Grp 4,Yr 7
• Approved an extra-curricular contract with Dave Schneider, Jr. High Football Coach, By Donations
• Approved an extra-curricular contract with Erin Schoumaker. Assistant Volleyball Coach, Grp 3, Yr 4
• Approved an extra-curricular contract with Vicki Meyer for ESY Educational Assistant, Grp 3, Step 10
• Approved an extra-curricular contract with Heidi Block for ESY Teacher, BS+60, Step 20
• Accepted a donation of $100.00 from Chad Henfling
• Accepted a donation of $400.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for the wellness run
• Accepted a donation of $250.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for IMPACT
• Accepted a donation of $200.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for Drama Club
• Accepted a donation of $800.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for German Club
• Accepted a donation of $800.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for German Club
• Accepted a donation of $300.00 from Watkins Lions for summer rec
• Accepted a donation of $200.00 from Watkins Lions for Drama Club
• Accepted a donation of $200.00 from Wat-Kim-Valley VFW 5460 for drama
• Accepted a donation of $1,000.00 from Eagle Boosters, Inc. for state girls softball tourney
• Accepted a donation of $500.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for Special Olympics
• Accepted a donation of $500.00 from Eden Valley Lions Club, Inc. for Drama Club
• Second Reading And Final Adoption Of The Following New Policies
Policy #1630 Health And Safety Policy
Policy #3760 Policy Governing International Travel
• Second Reading And Final Adoption Of The Following Rescission:
Policy #4330 District Sponsored Workshops And Conferences
• Second Reading And Final Adoption Of The Following Revised Policies
Policy #4113 Harassment And Violence Policy & Form
Revised Policy #4260 Discipline, Suspension, Dismissal Of School District Employees
Policy # 4265 Resignation And Release From Contracts
• Approval of SW/WC Service Cooperatives Extended School Year Special Education Services Contract
• Authorize the Business Manager and Superintendent's Secretary to assist the Board Clerk and/or act on the clerk's behalf regarding matters relating to the November 6, 2012, general election
Notice Of The Following Board Committee Meeting(s): (Board Room Unless Noted)
Wednesday, August 8, 6:00 p.m., Classified Negotiations
Friday, July 13, 9:00 a.m., IMPACT Calendar
Wednesdays in July, Building & Grounds Construction Meetings, 10:00 a.m. (except week of July 4 it will be on Thursday), Elementary Lounge for elementary building and 1:00 p.m. for secondary building
The June 25, 2012, bills, checks #54387 through #54513 electronic tax payments and P-card purchases, totaling $807,750.46 were presented and approved on a motion by JoAnn Rademacher and seconded by Shelley Kern. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL FUND 368,773.87
FOOD SERVICE 965.25
COMMUNITY SERVICE 9,992.32
BLDG CONSTRUCTION/
ALT FACILITIES 428,019.02
807,750.46
A complete list of the bills is available in the District Office.
The following items of business were transacted:
1. Building project update was given by Business Manager Nick Thielen and Building/Grounds Supervisor Ralph Lambert.
Board reviewed price of property next to the school that was on the market for sale. The Board approved to offer for building and lot $17,500.00 to the seller on a motion by Bob Stenger and seconded by Shelley Kern. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Member Julie Meyer introduced the Resolution Providing For The Sale Of General Obligation School Building Refunding Bonds, Series 2012a; And Covenanting And Obligating The District To Be Bound By And To Use The Provisions Of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126c.55 To Guarantee The Payment Of The Principal And Interest On These Bonds and moved its adoption. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Shelley Kern and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Shelley Kern, JoAnn Rademacher, Bob Stenger, Julie Meyer, Sarah Kuechle, Jeremy Willner and Frank Eder
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The complete resolution is on file in the District Office.
3. Member Shelley Kern introduced the Resolution Establishing Dates For Filing Affidavits Of Candidacy and moved its adoption. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member JoAnn Rademacher, and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Shelley Kern, JoAnn Rademacher, Bob Stenger, Julie Meyer, Sarah Kuechle, Jeremy Willner and Frank Eder
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The complete resolution is on file in the District Office.
4. Athletic Director Jay Johnson gave a final report on spring activities and an upcoming discussion on volleyball numbers, cutting and where we want to go.
The Board approved the restriction of volleyball team players in grades 10, 11 and 12 by tryout method of evaluation on a motion by Shelley Kern and seconded by Jeremy Willner. Motion carried unanimously.
5. The Board reviewed and adopted the annual Health and Safety Budget for 2012-13 on a motion by Sarah Kuechle and seconded by Julie Meyer. Motion carried unanimously.
6. The Board approved the FY 2012-2013 Budget on a motion by Julie Meyer and seconded by Bob Stenger. Motion carried unanimously.
Funds Projected Revenues Projected Expenditures
Total General 8,200,948 8,106,613
Food Service 528,493 565,995
Community Service 261,187 279,428
Building Construction Fund 5,035 6,987,500
Debt Service 1,516,171 1,512,034
Trust Fund 8,500 10,200
Total All Funds 10,520,334 17,461,770
7. The School Health Services Year-End Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion Jeremy Willner and seconded by Shelley Kern. Motion carried unanimously.
8. The Board reviewed the updated 2012-13 Secondary School Staff Handbook.
9. The Board reviewed the updated 2012-13 Co-Curricular Handbook.
10. The Board reviewed the 2012-13 Secondary School Student Handbook and the extra curricular participation fees were approved to remain the same as last year on a motion by JoAnn Rademacher and seconded by Shelley Kern. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Secondary Principal Bruce Kiehn went over year-end staff development report for 2011-12.
12. Essential employee contracts for Marsha Davidson and Cathy Wuertz will be approved at the July board meeting.
13. Administrative contracts for Bruce Kiehn, Ralph Lambert, Kris Latcham, Rob Pederson and Nick Thielen will be approved at the July board meeting.
14. Discussion was held on the Band/Choir trip to Florida. The Band/Choir trip to Orlando, Florida for November 19-25 was approved on a motion by Julie Meyer and seconded by Sarah Kuechle. Motion carried unanimously.
15. "Notice of Desire To Negotiate" from Teamsters Local 320 has been received and first meeting is set for Wednesday, August 8, 6 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom.
16. The following board committee reports were given:
IMPACT (Bremer Grant): We received a $20,000 grant for 2012-2013.
Sunshine Committee report was given by Julie Meyer.
Administrative Negotiations contracts will be approved at the next meeting.
Building/Grounds Committee: Building meetings are 10 a.m. for elementary school and 1 p.m. for secondary school.
17. Elementary Principal Rob Pederson reported on hires and future numbers in the elementary. Para hiring is in progress.
18. Secondary Principal Bruce Kiehn reported on year-end secondary school activities, hires and fall outlook. Bruce reported on an EVW School Alternative Learning Program (ALP) that has been approved by the State of Minnesota.
19. Superintendent Larry Peterson thanked the School Board for their past support.
20. Other business: Julie Meyer reported on the EVW school booth at the Healthy Community Center during Valley Daze. She reported everything went fine.
A half-page resource ad presented by Jean from Tri County News was approved on a motion by Julie Meyer and seconded by Sarah Kuechle. Motion carried unanimously.
21. Items for July 23, 2012 regular meeting's agenda: fees, newspaper designation, school board election, building update and administrative/essential employee contracts.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. on a motion by Jeremy Willner and seconded by Shelley Kern. Motion carried unanimously.
JoAnn Rademacher
CLERK
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.