Minutes of the Governing Board

of Education

of Freshwater Education District

May 26, 2009

A meeting of the Freshwater Education District Governing Board was called to order by Chairman Runyan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, Freshwater Conference Room A, Staples, Minnesota.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lee Truax, Daryl Brever, Curtis Hasbargen; Chad Longbella, Wayne Perkins, Jim Runyan, Charles Funk

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Thom Muellner, Twila Pierce, Rod Thalmann, Margaret Knebel

SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave Fjeldheim, Mark Schmitz

DIRECTOR: B. Lund

COORDINATORS: S.Boehland; A. Hunter; B. Fabian

OTHERS PRESENT: D. Winkels, Recorder

REVIEW AND APPROVE AGENDA

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Brever to approve the final agenda as amended. Motion carried.

CLERK'S REPORT

Motion by Brever, seconded by Longbella to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2009 meeting as presented. Motion carried.

COORDINATOR REPORTS / INFORMATION ITEMS

Community Education/ DVP/SAC/GCT/Todd County Collaborative - Amy Hunter Gifted, Creative and Talented: Wind Energy Program report was given. The Author/ Illustrator Program was completed and handout given. Poetry Grant has been submitted.

Drug Violence Prevention: Application for 2009- 2010 is being completed and submitted. Todd County Collaborative: 2009-2010 Budget was developed at the May 21, 2009 meeting. MA dollars have now been extended on a permanent basis. School Age Care: The SAC program for Long Prairie-Grey Eagle is being transitioned to LP-GE District.

ALC/Perkins/CTE - Sue Boehland

ALC Summer School programs will be starting beginning next week.

Legislative Audit of ALC's will be done summer and early fall. Programs began in 1989 and have not had any significant auditing. State Committee needs to report to the Legislature in January 2010.

Graduation programs have been held or will be held for the ALC programs in Staples/Wadena/ and Long Prairie sites.

Perkins Grant modification needs to be completed by June 5.

Education District - Bruce Lund

Negotiations update was given. Twenty-two issues were discussed and 13 have a proposed agreement. The board representatives will become directly involved when actual settlement amount is being discussed. Lund will continue to meet with the board representatives to discuss agreements and issues for input. The total FED Board will continue to be informed of actions. The board has requested that the EMFED offer for salary settlement be shared with the FED Board with steps/lanes/fringe- all inclusive on spreadsheet.

Facility Update: FED continues to look at facilities and cost reduction. Lund met with the architect and he will be putting proposals together for possible consideration by the board. Discussion occurred. Board member Perkins requested that the existing Deer Creek site be included in possible proposals. Less transportation cost and reduction of current facility costs are the main factors for looking at all Freshwater facilities (owned or leased) for lessening costs to all member districts.

MDE Presentation on Q Comp will be held on June 10 at Perham Auditorium 8:30 - 10:30. Information was handed out to the board. All are welcome to attend.

AYP: Workshops will be held at Freshwater with Region 4 providing the training.

STAFF / CONTRACT CHANGES / LANE CHANGES

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Funk to accept the voluntary reduction of Melissa Burton to reduce 17 hours for a total number of hours of 627.5 for 2009- 2010 contract. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to accept the voluntary reduction of Emili Hibbs from 964.5 hours to 940 hours for 2009-2010 contract. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Longbella to hire Mary L. Jensen at 12 BA+105 QTR/180 days as EBD Instructor for the Level IV Program. Motion carried.

Motion by Funk, seconded by Truax to hire Nicole Schmidt at 12 MA/180 days as Vision Teacher/Consultant. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Longbella to approve a contract increase for Tara Dravis from 1152 hours to 1,440 hours/100% time ECSE Teacher. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Funk to approve a contract increase for Jeannette Janson from 1,152 hours to 1,440 hours/100% time ECSE Teacher. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Longbella to approve a contract increase for Sherry Anderson from 584 hours to 1008 hours/70% time ECSE Teacher. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Perkins to accept the voluntary reduction from Karl Langford from 771 hours to 0 hours due to assignment change not accepted. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Funk to accept the voluntary reduction from Mary Hawes from previous assignment to assignment of 2 hour/day Monday - Thursday at Perham ECSE Site. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen seconded by Perkins to accept the resignation of Karen Hmielewski, School Psychologist. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Truax permission to advertise and hire a School Psychologist. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Brever permission to advertise and hire for a Tech Tutor for the Long Prairie ALC Site. 180 day/8 hr day contract. Discussion occurred. Sue Boehland explained that the licensure for Tech Tutor has been dropped by the state and the position is similar to SPED Para position. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, second by Brever permission to advertise and hire Literacy Coach. Discussion occurred. This position is for the RELI Program. FED is looking for someone that is a reading specialist. Motion carried.

EDUCATION DISTRICT

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the April FED financial report and payment of checks numbered # 96836 - #97179. The motion carried

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to approve Budget Revision III as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Funk, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the School Readiness Sliding Fee Schedule as presented. The motion carried

Motion by Truax, seconded by Longbella to approve the Early Childhood Family Education Sliding Fee Schedule as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Perkins permission to submit SPDG Grant for up to $50,000. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Brever to approve the sale of the 1995 Chevrolet 9 passenger van to William Frisk for $800.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Funk, seconded by Perkins permission to submit Math/Science Grant for up to $39,000. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Longbella to approve the Special Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Agreement with Staples Motley #2170 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Brever to approve the E-Rate Consultant Contract for 2009-2010 from Jeffrey Hunt in the amount of $2,750.00 with Freshwater Education District added to invoice. Motion carried.

REINSTATEMENT OF STAFF

Motion by Truax, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Amy Hunter at 90 hours/4% FT at Grade 27 Coordinator. The motion carried

Motion by Brever, seconded by Funk to approve the contract reinstatement of Beth Fabian at 1,440 hours plus 11 Extended Days. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Perkins to approve the contract reinstatement of Deanna Lipinski at 95 hours ECFE. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the contract reinstatement of Lisa Haglin at 749.5 hours ECFE/SR. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Perkins to approve the contract reinstatement of Amy Babler at 1022.25 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Funk, seconded by Brever to approve the contract reinstatement of Julie Benning at 923 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Truax to approve the contract reinstatement of Joanne Carpenter at 1,050 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Perkins to approve the reinstatement of Gretchen Noon at 1050 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Funk to approve the reinstatement of Marika (Jackie) Nurnberger at 1,473 hours, Grade 6 Pay Equity S/R 161 hours, Grade 6 EMFED SPED Para 544 hours, Grade 8 Clerical 768 hours. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Perkins to approve reinstatement of Trent Becker at 1,371 hours, Grade 6 Special Education Para 1031 hours, Grade 7 Driver 340 hours. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Perkins to approve the reinstatement of Clem Schwichtenberg at 1373 hours, Grade 6 Special Education Para 1,033 hours, Grade 7 driver 340 Hours. Motion carried.

Motion by Funk, seconded by Truax to approve the reinstatement of Vanessa Waldahl at 1288 hours, Grade 6 Special Education Para 948 hours, Grade 7 Transportation 340 hours. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Michelle Motschenbacher at 1330.5 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Elizabeth Najjar at 1,373 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Perkins to approve the reinstatement of Mary Wynn at 1118 hours, Grade 6, Special Education Paraprofessional. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Funk to approve the reinstatement of Sandy Reed at 1,440 hours, Tech Tutor/Program Secretary. The motion carried

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Longbella to approve the reinstatement of Shari Peterson at 1,260 hours, Aide/Program Secretary. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Truax to approve the reinstatement of John King at 180 day, ALC/IS Instructor. Motion carried.

Motion by Funk, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Heidi Heino at 180 day, ALC/IS Instructor. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Funk to approve the reinstatement of Ruth A. Kinnunen as Independent Study Instructor as assigned. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Coralie DeWald as Independent Study Instructor as assigned. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Funk to approve the reinstatement of Jane Mattick as Independent Study Instructor as assigned. Motion carried.

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Perkins to approve the reinstatement of Kari Whitlock as Independent Study Instructor as assigned. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Funk to approve the reinstatement of Heidi Bucher, School Psychologist, at 180 days plus 3 extended. Motion carried.

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Gregory T. Studelska, School Psychologist, at 180 days plus 3 extended. Motion carried.

Motion by Truax, seconded by Perkins to approve the reinstatement of Rich Murdock, Technician/ RUS Grant at 258 days. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Hasbargen to approve the reinstatement of Allison Dewar, Family Service Worker, at 180 days. Motion carried.

GRANTS/DONATIONS:

Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Funk to accept $1,200 Grant from the Todd County Community Trust - Round Up Program for geocaching equipment and programming for ALC. Motion carried.

Motion by Brever, seconded by Truax to accept $1000 Grant from the Crow Wing Power Community Trust for digital and video photography equipment for ALC. Motion carried.

PUBLIC SESSION No one in attendance

RETIRING SUPERINTENDENTS

Bruce Lund recognizes and thanks the following Superintendents for their leadership and support of Freshwater Education District and the students and families we serve. Jim Madsen, Verndale Superintendent; Steve Twitchell, Eagle Valley Superintendent; and Jerry Nesland, Menahga Superintendent.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

2009-2010 Governing Board Meeting Calendar was shared.

No June meeting.

Next meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Staples, Freshwater Conference Room A.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Hasbargen to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Motion carried.

Daryl Brever, Clerk 22pnc