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, March 28th, 2012, in the district office board room.

Board Chair Dan Cater called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. The following members were present: Dan Cater, Dan Greil, Lisa Hedin, Kyle Latch, Angie McGinnis, Teresa Moes, Vince O'Brien and Superintendent Collins, none were absent.

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

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Dan Greil to approve the minutes of the February 15th, 2012, Regular Board Meeting and the February 23rd, 2012 Special Board Meeting. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Kyle Latch and seconded by Lisa Hedin to approve the Bills Payable as presented. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

Good News

Superintendent Collins introduced the Employees of the Semester, for Semester II:

Kathy Anderson, Special Services PSA, Middle School

John Carroll, EBD Teacher, Pinecrest

Jan Hertel, Social Studies Teacher, Middle School

Cindy Johnson, Kindergarten Teacher, Pinecrest

Cindy Oppold, Math Teacher, High School

Kris Schlander, Counseling Office Secretary, High School

Mr. Collins then introduced coaches from four winter sports at the High School who had participants in the State Tournament this past winter season.

Alpine Ski Coach: Suzann Liebeg

Nordic Ski Coach: John Dewall

Boys Swimming Coaches: Gerry Rupp, Katie Roosen

Wrestling Coach: Josh McLay

Superintendent's Report

Mr. Collins reviewed with board members some of the changes made by the Minnesota Department of Education with regard to testing for the 2012/13 State MCA Testing.

Mr. Collins updated the board on where the school district is with the Middle School Pool project. Collins told the board they would likely be called together in early April to approve the bids for the pool project and that we were still hopeful that the bids would be competitive.

Mr. Collins touched briefly on the Wireless project at the High School and how it will impact policy at the High School with regard to the electronics students are allowed to bring and use electronic devices including laptops, iPads etc. to school.

Action Items:

A motion was made by Angie McGinnis and seconded by Kyle Latch to approve the following change orders submitted:

Change

Order # Contractor Description Amount Action

7 Jorgenson MS Classroom Addition $80,340.00 Add

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Vince O'Brien 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 Vince O'Brien and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve the 2011-12 Final Staff Seniority List (available to view on our website). Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Kyle Latch to approve the resignation of the following:

Name Position Effective Dates

Steve Kramer Math Teacher, New Connections 1/6/2012

Kristen Sellman-Sanchez Cafeteria/Playground Aide, Pinecrest 2/22/2012

Leah Ryan Spec. Services Teacher, Pinecrest 6/8/2012

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Kyle Latch and seconded by Angie McGinnis to approve the following retirements:

Name Position Effective Years of Service

Lynn Durner Computer Technician, MS 5/17/2012 16

Carol Plan SAC Lead, Community Ed 3/30/2012 20

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Angie McGinnis and seconded by Vince O'Brien to approve the leaves for the following individuals:

Name Position Leave Type Dates

Val Bernardy Spec. Ser. PSA, Pinecrest FMLA, Medical 5/15/12 - 6/8/12

Mary Cadry Teacher, MS FMLA, Medical 2/28/12 - 4/5/12

Sandra Muhl Lead Cook, McAuliffe Medical Leave 3/9/12- 5/23/12

Extension

Jan Niederkorn Secretary, HS Medical Leave 2/21/12 - 4/20/12

Kathy Olson Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher FMLA, Medical 1/20/12 - 2/16/12

Bobbi Seleski Teacher, MS Parental Leave 6/1/12 - 6/8/12

Extension

Robin Starch Teacher, MS Medical 3/9/12 - 6/8/12

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Lisa Hedin to approve the employment of the following:

Date of

Name Position Employment Salary/Rate of Pay

Kristen Sellman-Sanchez Spec. Serv., PSA 2/23/2012 $13.67 per hr.

Melissa Schiller Cook's Asst., Food 3/5/2012 $10.36 per hr.

Service

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

A motion was made by Kyle Latch and seconded by Vince O'Brien to approve a change of employment status for the following individuals from Extended Term Substitute to Long Term Substitute:

Name Position Retro to Date of Change

Beth Decker EBD Teacher 9/6/2011

Jackie Eggers New Connections/ALC 1/9/2012

Ayes all, nays none, motion carried.

There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Teresa Moes and seconded by Angie McGinnins. Ayes all, nays none, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM

5/31/2012

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