3-28-2012 - Independent School District 200

ISD #200 School Board Minutes – March 28th, 2012
BOARD OF EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT 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 23 rd , 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 Extension 3/9/12‐ 5/23/12
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 Extension 6/1/12 – 6/8/12
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
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Kristen Sellman‐Sanchez Spec. Serv., PSA 2/23/2012 $13.67 per hr.
Melissa Schiller Cook’s Asst., Food Service 3/5/2012 $10.36 per hr.
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
ISD #200 School Board Minutes – March 28th, 2012