BRAHAM, MN 55006
ISANTI, PINE, CHISAGO & KANABEC COUNTIES REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY,
AUGUST 22, 2016 7:00 PM BAHS COMMUNITY ROOM
The regular school board meeting was called to order by Chair Steven Eklund at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Members present: S. Eklund, M. Thompson, T. Cuda, A. Londgren, R. Wyganowski, J. Paitl and Supt. Gagner. Members absent: A. Flowers
Motion by M. Thompson, second by A. Londgren to adopt the agenda. Carried
Board Member R. Wyganowski requested removal of Chris Grote teaching and FB coach recommendation from the consent agenda. Teaching recommendation was moved to 5A. Coaching recommendation was moved to 16A.
Motion by A. Londgren, second by T. Cuda to approve the minutes of the July 19th Regular School Board meeting, approve the August bills $978,632.86; and, accept the August Treasurers report. The board accepted the step correction for Tim Burton, cleaner/sweeper from Step 2 to Step 3; and, the resignation of Christina Moscho, 3rd grade teacher, effective the end of the 2015-16 school year.
The board approved the following recommendations:
Shawn Kuhnke as the HS Principal/Activities Director. His start date was August 1, 2016. He will be paid on the Braham Administrators contract. Tammi Johnson as a .5 FTE Dean of Students and .5 FTE Social Studies teacher. Her start date is August 1, 2016. She will be paid at her current rate of pay MA+45, Step 11 of the teachers contract, plus 5 days. Becky Swanson as a 1.0 FTE Social Studies teacher. Her start date will be August 29, 2016. She will continue to be paid at MA, Step 11. Jane Johnston as a 1.0 FTE Special Ed teacher. Her start date will be August 29, 2016. She will be paid at MA Step 5. Andrea DeRushia, 2nd grade teacher request for lane advancement from BA Step 10 to BA+15, Step 10. Her 2016-17 salary will be based on BA+15, Step 10. Audra Carter, ECFE teacher increase from .64 FTE to 1.0 FTE beginning fall 2016. April White, decrease in 10.5 EC para hours. Danielle Baudhuin-Peter decrease in hours from 17 to 14 hours per week.
Motion by J. Paitl, second by M. Thompson to acknowledge the August 2016 donations for the purposes requested: for elementary and high school three MIA & three US flags value of $150 from Doug Eklund and the VFW; and, for SuperMileage a $1,000 value for radio rental from . Carried.
Under Open Forum – Several community members spoke in favor of hiring Chris Grote as an elementary teacher and coach. They commented on his passion for kids, conscientiousness, experience, expertise, and forward thinking.
Motion by A. Londgren, second by T. Cuda to hire Chris Grote as an elementary classroom teacher with a two year probationary period. His start date is August 29, 2016. He will be paid at MA+45, Step 5. There were 5 yes votes: S. Eklund, M. Thompson, T. Cuda, A. Londgren, J. Pail. One no vote: R. Wyganowski. Brd Member A. Flowers was absent. Carried.
There were no reports from Student Council or DAC this month.
Jeff Eklund, Elem Principal reviewed his written report. There will be a separate EBD and LD room for special ed. He attended a PK-3 Principal Leadership Series meeting.
Shawn Kuhnke, AD/CE Directors written report was reviewed. Football, volleyball and cross country fall season have started. The fall musical will be The Wedding Singer and practices will soon be underway. He participated in the safety meeting to work on our crisis protocols.
Supt. Gagner updated the board on the exterior and interior projects. Worlds Best WorkForce committee will meet after the MMR reports from the state have been reviewed.
Supt. Gagner congratulated the following staff, students and community members for their accomplishments as Braham HONORS recipients. They are: Aitor Leniz, Deb Shockman, Edie Kaunonen, Becky Anderson, Jim Londgren, Bill Hellser, Brian Eklund, Jake Shockman, Jake Schroeder, David Shockman, Matt Shockman, JD Coolidge, Joel Schleicher, Shane Pierce, Luke Becker, Mike Thompson, Beth Stone, Bob Wyganowski, Amber Hoffman, Jen Lundin, Jonelle Klemz, Shawn Kuhnke, Chad Meyer, Marie Sward, and Frandsen Bank & Trust.
School board members had a quiet month. They attended construction meetings, youth football games, summer league volleyball games, activities night, the summer MSBA meeting, and interviews for HS Principal/Activities Director and Dean of Students.
Motion by R. Wyganowski, second by J. Paitl to authorize calling for bids for lease agreement on the 4.3 acres of school owned farmland property for the 2017 growing season. Carried
Motion by M. Thompson, second by J. Paitl to authorize the Superintendent to request legal counsel for construction related issues from Rupp, Anderson, Squires, & Waldspurger, P.A. Carried
Motion by R. Wyganowski, second by A. Londgren to approve the Coaching and Co-curricular Fine Arts and Activities Assignments for 2016-17. Carried
Motion by. J. Paitl, second by T. Cuda to approve the hiring of Chris Grote as the Asst Varsity Football Coach. There were 5 yes votes: S. Eklund, M. Thompson, T. Cuda, A. Londgren, J. Pail. One no vote: R. Wyganowski. Brd Member A. Flowers was absent. Carried.
Motion by A. Londgren, second by T. Cuda to authorize calling for bids for snow plowing for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years. Carried
Motion by M. Thompson, second by A. Londgren to adopt the following policies: #201 – Legal Status of the School Board; #208 – Development, Adoption & Implementation of Policies; #209 – Code of Ethics; #301 – School District Administration; #302 – Superintendent; #303 Superintendent Selection; #304 – Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation; #305 – Policy Implementation; #306 – Administrator Code of Ethics; #511 Student Fundraising; #513 – Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design; #518 – DNR-DNI Orders; #519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies; #602 – Organization of School Calendar & School Day; #606 – Textbooks & Instructional Materials; #901 – Community Education; #903 – Visitors to School District Buildings & Sites. Carried
The following policy was submitted for its SECOND reading: #721 – Uniform Grant Guidance Policy regarding Federal Revenue Sources. There was no discussion. No action required at this time.
Motion by R. Wyganowski, second by A. Londgren to review and approve the following policies which require annual review: #410 Family and Medical Leave Policy; #413 Harassment and Violence; #414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; #415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; #506 Student Discipline; #514 Bullying Prohibition Policy; #522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination; #524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy; #616 School District System Accountability; and #806 Crisis Management Policy. Carried
Chair Eklund reminded all present of the September Regular School Board meeting to be held Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the high school.
Motion by A. Londgren, second by J. Paitl to adjourn the meeting. Chair Eklund adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Attest: Allison Londgren, Clerk
Attest: Steven Eklund, Chair
Published in the
Isanti County News
September 28, 2016
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