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Career and Technical Education
Grants / Donations / Agreements
Motion by Knebel, seconded by Weisbrod to approve submission of Grant Application for Capacity Building Grant to MDE Special Education Department. The motion carried.
Policy
Motion by Weisbrod, seconded by Knebel to approve the first reading of FED Policy 624 Revision (Online Learning Options). The motion carried.
Education District
Motion by Brever, seconded by Weisbrod to approve the FED financial report and payment of checks # 92628 through # 93105. The motion carried.
Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Weisbrod to approve Budget Revision 3 as presented. The motion carried.
Motion by Truax, seconded by Muellner to approve the 2008-2009 DRS Vocational Rehabilitation Contract. The motion carried.
Bruce shared a letter from the City of Staples stating they will not be renewing the agreement with Freshwater for the Economic Development Director. The City of Staples has decided to hire a full time director themselves. The City thanks Freshwater for the past partnership and look for continued support from the city with any future endeavors.
An Administration Retreat will be held June 4 - 5, 2008. Chas Anderson, Deputy Commissioner will be attending on June 5. An invitation to attend and agenda was shared with the group.
Public Session
No one present
Presentation to Retiring Superintendents
Bruce Lund recognized and thanked the following Superintendents for their leadership and support of Freshwater Education District and the students we serve. Others attending voiced their appreciation for the leadership and years of experience they have shared with fellow administrators. Sincere thanks go out to these individuals for their years of service in education. Jerry Enget, Wadena Deer Creek, Don Hansen, Long Prairie Grey Eagle, Larry Werder, Browerville.
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at Staples, Freshwater Conference Room A
Adjournment
Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Brever to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. The motion carried.
Twila Pierce,
Clerk 21c
Review Messenger
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MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FRESHWATER EDUCATION DISTRICT, MAY 27, 2008
A meeting of the Freshwater Education District Governing Board was called to order by Chairman Taves at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Staples, Freshwater Conference Room A.
Board Members Present: Lee Truax, Daryl Brever, Curtis Hasbargen, Bill Weisbrod, Thom Muellner, Margaret Knebel, Judy Taves, Roy DiGiovanni
Board Members Absent: Rod Thalmann, Twila Pierce, Jim Runyan
Superintendents: L. Werder, M.Schmitz, J. Enget
Director: B. Lund
Coordinators: S. Boehland, A. Hunter, R.Schock
Others Present: D.Winkels, Recorder
Review and Approve Agenda
Motion by DiGiovanni, seconded by Knebel to approve the final agenda as presented. The motion carried.
Clerk’s Report
Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Weisbrod to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2008 meeting. The motion carried.
Coordinator Reports / Information Items
Reading Literacy/RELI – Rynell Schock. A presentation was given on the Reforming Effective Literacy Instruction (RELI). This is a program for K-6 teachers to work on increasing student achievement in reading in our districts. Rynell will be working with helping teachers develop learning communities and offer professional development opportunities within their own schools.
Online Learning – Joe Joerger/Bruce Lund. A handout was given with a summary of courses that will be offered in the fall with numbers enrolled to date.
Math/Science Academy – Pete Ziegler/Bruce Lund. Bruce reviewed this project. Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is having a kickoff celebration on May 28. Bruce Lund will be attending the event representing Freshwater.
AYP Specialist – Bruce Lund. Freshwater has been contacted by MDE requesting consideration of hosting an AYP Specialist for Region 5. Bruce Lund and Sue Boehland will meet with the Department of Education to research the opportunity.
ECFE/School Readiness/EC Screening – Beth Fabian/Bruce Lund. Early Childhood Screening Date Revision was handed out. Parent Evaluations for both Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and School Readiness were handed out for review.
ALC / Career & Technical / Grants – Sue Boehland. ALC Targeted Services/Credit Recovery Summer program have started in some districts. Senior High programs will be starting next week. Some schools have decided to wait until later in summer, prior to the start of school, to offer summer programming.
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Outstanding Student of the Year list was handed out. Awards have been given to students at award events in their home school district.
The Perkins Grant Application was handed out and reviewed.
Educator and Workplace Summer Institute information was reviewed.
Levy notices for completion of actual expenditures will be coming out shortly. MARSS reporting will open in June for reporting of student information.
Community Education/School Age Care/Drug & Violence Prevention/Gifted, Creative and Talented – Amy Hunter
Drug Violence Prevention (DVP): Final “Peace Up” play schedule was handed out. End of Year reports are now available for review.
Gifted, Creative and Talented: Art Show Report of Student Awards was given to all for review. The updated Cartoonist schedule was handed out. This project has been well received by the schools and students.
Staff / Contract Changes / Lane Changes
Motion by Brever, seconded by Hasbargen to accept the voluntary reduction of Mary Hawes from 600 hours to 300 hours as Special Education Paraprofessional at Perham ECSE Center. The motion carried.
Motion by Weisbrod, seconded by DiGiovanni to accept the voluntary reduction of Gale Brissett from 817.5 hours to 585 hours as Special Education Paraprofessional at the Bertha Hewitt ECSE Center. The motion carried.
Motion by Knebel, seconded by Truax to approve contract for Karl Langford at 771 hours as Special Education Paraprofessional at Long Prairie ECSE Center. The motion carried.
Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Brever to approve the resignation of Melissa Sutlief as a Freshwater Early Childhood Parent Educator. The motion carried.
Motion by Hasbargen, seconded by Truax to approve the contract reinstatement for Amy Hunter at .5310% FTE/1,108 hours as Grade 27 Coordinator. The motion carried.
Motion by Brever, seconded by Knebel to approve the contract reinstatement for Marika (Jackie) Nurnberger at .78% FTE/1,623.5 hours at 832 hours Grade 8 Clerical, 576 hours Grade 6 SPED Paraprofessional, and 215.5 hours Grade 6 School Readiness Paraprofessional. The motion carried.
Motion by Weisbrod, seconded by Muellner to approve the contract reinstatement for Alison Dewar at 69% FTE/1,440 hours/180 days as Family Service Worker Grade 13. The motion carried.
Motion by Truax, seconded by Knebel to advertise and hire for a full time clerical position to begin July 1, 2008. The motion carried.
Motion by Brever, seconded by Knebel to accept the Executive Director Contract as presented and amended for the years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Total settlement is 2.395% for 2008-2009 and 2.375% for 2009-2010 The motion carried.
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