BOARD OF EDUCATIONINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200

HASTINGS, MINNESOTA

The Regular Meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No.200, Hastings, Minnesota, was held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in the district office board room.

Board Chair Leslie Nielsen called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. The following members were present: Dan Cater, Dan Greil, Angie McGinnis, Teresa Moes, Leslie Nielsen, Brad Stoneberg and Superintendent Collins, Amy Peltier was absent.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve the minutes of the January 19thth, 2011, Regular Board Meeting. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Angie McGinnis and seconded by Dan Cater to approve the Bills Payable as presented. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

Good News

Superintendent Collins introduced Tim O'Brien, from the Green Mill Restaurant in Hastings and commended him on a new Joint Venture that Mr. O'Brien has been instrumental in orchestrating, the Trio Café', an onsite café' now open in the lower level of the Dakota County Government Center. The idea behind the idea was to allow students to gain "real world" experience in the operation of a restaurant. Collins praised O'Brien for thinking outside the box approach to learning.

Superintendent's Report

Copier Contract Update

Superintendent Collins informed board members that the lease agreement for the school district's copy machines has just been finalized and we were able to secure a lease that will save the district approximately $85,000 over the next five years in copy cost.

Fall Levy Vote

Mr. Collins reminded the board that in the next few months the discussion of the renewal of our existing

Levy will begin to come to the forefront.

Informational Meeting to the Public

Superintendent also reminded the board that in the next week the plans and maps for boundary realignment will be finalized and then communicated to the public at two community meetings that will take place on Wednesday, February 23rd, one at 9:00 AM and the other at 7:00 PM. The format for the meeting will be a 15 minute presentation followed by a question and answer session where individuals could ask questions of not only Mr. Collins but also representatives from the Hastings Bus Company and Board Members.

Action Items:

A motion was made by Dan Greil and seconded by Dan Cater to approve the bid from Johnson Controls, Inc. in the amount of $234,900 for the McAuliffe Elementary Mechanical Equipment Package, Base Bid "A" - Chiller, Air Handling Units, and Chilled Beams. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve the bid from Midwest Mechanical Services, in the amount of $225,200 for the McAuliffe Elementary Mechanical Equipment Package, Base Bid "B" - Induction Displacement Units. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Teresa Moes to approve the Transportation Reimbursement for families whose children attend non-public schools outside of District #200 boundary to remain at $200.00 per student. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve the following leaves:

Name Position Leave Type Dates

Lucy Flesch ECSE Coordinator General Leave 2/17/11-6/30/2011

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Stoneberg and seconded by Dan Greil to approve the retirement of the following:

Name Position Effective Date Years of Service

Patrick "Tim" 4th Grade Teacher, 6/3/2011 21

Jones Pinecrest

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Angie McGinnis and seconded by Dan Cater to approve the resignation of the following:

Name Position Effective Date

Rachel Seleski ABE Teaching Asst., Comm. Ed 2/3/2011

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Greil and seconded by Dan Cater to approve effective January 31, 2011 an increase in FTE for Anna Tlougan from 0.75 FTE to 0.7527 FTE for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year. Her FTE will revert back to 0.75 at the start of the 2011-12 school year. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Dan Cater to approve Lucy Flesh as the Supervisor of ECSE/Special Services contracted for 72 days effective February 17, 2011 and continuing thru 6/30/2011 at a rate of $360.00 per/day. Lucy will return to her ECSE Coordinator position for the 2011-12 school year. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Brad Stoneberg to approve the employment of the following:

Name Position Employment Date Salary/Rate of Pay

Monika Chappee Crossing Guard, Pinecrest 1/28/2011 $11.65 per Session

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

There being no further business a motion to close the meeting for discussion on teacher negotiations was made by Angie McGinnis and seconded by Dan Cater. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried. The meeting was closed at 8:04 PM.

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