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, November 30th, 2011, in the district office board room.

Board Chair Leslie Nielsen called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. The following members were present: Dan Cater, Dan Greil, Angie McGinnis, Teresa Moes, Leslie Nielsen, Amy Peltier, Brad Stoneberg and Superintendent Collins; Absent, None.

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

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Dan Greil to approve the minutes of the October 26th, 2010 Regular Board Meeting and the November 16th, Special Meeting. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

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

Good News

Superintendent Collins and the school board recognized the following individuals for their achievements:

• Angie Sullivan, Pinecrest Elementary who recently received the designation of National Board Certified Teacher.

• Special Services Advisory Committee Super Advocates were presented to the Hastings Area YMCA represented by Mike Lavin and Hasting High School teacher Chuck Varley, for their commitment to individuals with disabilities.

• Members of the Girls High School Swim Team, and their coaches, Katie Roosen and Gerry Rupe along were congratulated by the Superintendent and the board on their accomplishments at the recent State High School Swim Meet.

Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Collins introduced Aaron Nielsen, from the auditing firm, Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., who gave a detailed report to the school board on the findings from the fiscal year July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011. There were no findings to report and the school district was given a clean opinion. Complete audit information can be found on the district website at www.hastings.k12.mn.us

Action Items:

A motion was made by Brad Stoneberg and seconded by Angie McGinnis to accept the 2010-2011 Audit Report. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Greil to approve a RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE, DETERMINING THE FORM AND DETAILS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY, AND REGISTRATION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011A. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Dan Cater and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Dan Cater, Dan Greil, Angie McGinnis, Teresa Moes, Leslie Nielsen, and Amy Peltier, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Angie McGinnis to table the approval the Superintendent's contract effective April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015 for further review. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Amy Peltier and seconded by Dan Cater to approve the following change orders submitted

Change

Order # Contractor Description Amount Action

1 W. L. Hall Company MS Windows $40,473.00 Add

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Brad Stoneberg to approve the following "Committed Fund Balance" per GASB 54, 01-461-396 - Committed for Pool Project Balance Includes: Initial transfer from unassigned general fund of $750,000 in 2011-12. Costs for renovation of MS pool planned for Spring/Summer of 2012. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Dan Cater to approve the following leaves:

Name Position Leave Type Dates

Paula Angel Family Resource Coordinator FMLA, Medical 11/16/11-12/31/11

Judy Hines School Nurse, McAuliffe FMLA, Medical 1/9/12 - 3/12/12

Kelly Holt Teacher, JFK FMLA, Parental 1/18/12 - 4/11/12

Sara Johnson PSA, High School FMLA, Parental 11/29/11 - 2/20/12

Stacy Senske Teacher, Pinecrest Elementary FMLA, Parental 12/20/11 - 3/20/12

Robin Starch Teacher, Middle School Medical 12/6/11 - 3/9/12

Bonnie Whitehill Teacher, Pinecrest Elementary FMLA, Parental 4/10/12 - 6/8/12

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Teresa Moes to accept the resignations of the following individuals:

Name Position Effective Date

Nancy Schafer Custodian, HS 11/30/2011

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Dan Greil to approve the retirement of the following individuals:

Name Position Effective Date Years of Service

Carol Gorgus PSA, Pinecrest 1/6/2012 17

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

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

Date of

Name Position Employment Grade/Rate of Pay

Robert Betcher Custodian, HS 11/15/2011 Grade 6, $13.67 per hr

William Postiglione ABE Teaching Asst. 11/21/2011 Grade 8, $16.28 per hr.

Paula Tessier-Morse 2 hr Cashier, HS 10/31/2011Grade 3,$10.36 per hr.

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Amy Peltier to approve the following increases in FTE:

Name Assignment Current FTE New FTE Effective

Cathy Banks Sp/Lang. Clinician 0.97 1.0 10/20/2011

Cari Meredith ECSE Teacher 0.97 1.0 10/20/2011

Gale Glover Spec. Ed, Teacher 0.5 0.7 11/29/2011

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dan Cater and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve National Board Certification for Angela Sullivan, 3rd Grade Teacher at Pinecrest Elementary effective November 18th, 2011. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Dan Cater and seconded Brad Stoneberg. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

12/29

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