MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF ISD NO. 38, RED LAKE, MINNESOTA, HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2004, AT 1:00 PM, AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Arnold Pemberton, Keith Defoe, Barbara Thomas, Roy Nelson, Kathryn Beaulieu, Dorothy Cobenais, Stuart Desjarlait, Superintendent, Stephanie Cobenais, Business Manager, Sherri May, Secretary.

GUESTS AND DELEGATIONS: Polly Lussier, Deanna Pemberton, Jean Whitefeather, Ramona Gehlert, Monte Hammitt, Bernadine Bailey, Cindy Carlson, LeeAnn Bakke, Carol Aenne, Cris Cimbura, Carol Carpenter, Charlotte Kingsbury, John Eklund, Michelle Morrell, Billie Jo Mountain, Renee Jourdain, Becky Smith, Eric Smith, Linda Bowman, Sara Zawacki, Elizabeth Graves, Candy West, Sue Nord, Beverly Thomas, Vicky Roy, Eileen Sayers, Gretchen Spears, Judy Spears, Peggy Nelson, Helen Winge.

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Pemberton at 1:05 PM.

Moved by Beaulieu seconded by Thomas to approve the agenda. For 6, Opposed 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Nelson seconded by Defoe to approve the list of bills submitted for audit. For 5, Opposed 1, Beaulieu, Abstain 0.

HEARING OF DELEGATIONS:

      Sylvan Learning Center – Carol Carpenter/Charlotte Kingsbury.

      Cris Cimbura – Mental Health programs.

SUPERINTENDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS.

      Next regular school board meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 – 5:00 PM – Ponemah Elementary School.

      Title IV – Delores Cloud-Hammitt

      Wooden furniture – ceremonial room at high school.

      Para-professional classes for summer.

BUSINESS MANAGER

      Monthly up-date.

OLD BUSINESS

      Moved by Nelson seconded by Beaulieu to adopt Fund Balance policy. For 6, Opposed 0, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-05 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Daniel LeClaire, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-06 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Scott Jarva, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-07 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Jason Niemi, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-08 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Sesalie Warren, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-09 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Jennifer Kondos, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-10 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the extended teaching contract of Joni Cederholm, .14 FTE extended contract. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-11 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the extended teaching contract of Kris Nielsen, .14 FTE extended contract. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-12 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the extended teaching contract of Helen Winge, .10 FTE extended contract. For 4, Opposed 2 Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-13 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the extended teaching contract of Byron Nelson, .10 FTE extended contract. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-14 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the extended teaching contract of Colleen Ketelsen, .10 FTE extended contract. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-15 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Jeremy Berg, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-16 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Erica Louma, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-17 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Stephanie Vencel, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-18 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Angela Zeman, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-19 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Auscia Thibert, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-20 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Linda Gould, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-21 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Monica Mann, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-22 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Debra Brooks, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-23 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Hyram Price, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-24 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Heather Boyd, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-25 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Jessica Hanson, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-26 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Megan Wulff, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-27 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Amy Dehedl, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-28 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Angela Peck, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-29 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Sharon Kingbird, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

      Moved by Defoe seconded by Cobenais to approve resolution number 2004-30 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Connie Smith, a probationary teacher. For 4, Opposed 2, Beaulieu, Nelson, Abstain 0.

NEW BUSINESS

      Moved by Thomas seconded by Defoe to approve 2004-05 resolution for membership in the Minnesota State High School League. For 6, Opposed 0, Abstain 0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Nelson seconded by Beaulieu to approve the April 23, 2004 consent agenda. For 6, Opposed 0, Abstain 0.

CONSENT AGENDA

APRIL 23, 2004

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and/or noncontroversial and will be enacted by unanimous motion if a board or citizen wishes to speak on an item on the consent agenda it will be removed and handled separately.

OLD BUSINESS

      Approve the minutes of March 19, 2004.

      To approve Liquid Asset transactions for the month of March 2004.

      School attorney up-date.

      Principal reports.

      To approve transfer request from Julie Redeagle from Attendance Clerk, Red Lake High School to Attendance Clerk, Red Lake Elementary, effective September 2, 1004.

      To approve to employ Peggy Owens Johnson as classroom aide, Red Lake Middle School, effective March 17, 2004.

      To approve to employ Diane Roy as Cook I, Red Lake Elementary, effective May 3, 2004.

      To approve to employ Vicky Stately as Head cook, Pearl Carlson as Assistant Cook, Neoka Donnell as Assistant Cook, Ben Young Bear as Security/Janitor, Gwen Lawrence as Counter/Janitor Ron Hegstrom & James Oakgrove as bus driver for Summer Food Program, Red Lake Elementary, June 7, 2004 to August 6, 2004.

      To approve to employ Betty Cloud as Head Cook, Shirley Johnson as Assistant Cook, Kim Hurd as Assistant Cook, Ken Iceman as Security/Janitor, Virginia Spears as Counter/Janitor, Jeff Kingbird & Gary Nelson as bus drivers, Summer Food Program, Ponemah Elementary, June 7, 2004 to August 26, 2004.

NEW BUSINESS

      To approve to open & post five licensed elementary education positions, 2 para professional & one security at Ponemah Elementary for summer school 2004.

      To approve to open & post for seven licensed elementary ed teachers for Red Lake Elementary for summer school 2004.

      To approve resignation from Vernon Whitefeather, effective May 28, 2004, under the Master Teacher Agreement article XII, section 1-9.

      To approve resignation from Terry Baer, Red Lake Elementary School, effective May 28, 2004.

      To approve to open & post head & assistant volleyball coaches for 2004-05 season.

      To approve to open & post football cheerleading advisor for 2004-05 season.

      To approve request from Rose Lussier to redo classes.

      To approve resignation from Shirley Spiry, Red Lake Elementary, effective May 28, 2004.

      To approve to open & post for elementary education teacher K-6 position.

      To approve to open & post boy’s athletic director.

      To approve summer work proposal for Cris Cimbura and Grand Perrault, Mental Health Professionals.

      To approve summer school 2004 for Red Lake Middle School.

      To open & post for Red Lake Middle School summer school: Four regular classroom teachers, one special ed teacher & one A+ coordinator, one security person.

      To approve 2004-05 proposed high school schedule.

      To approve Graduation requirements.

      To approve to purchase one 65 passenger school bus & one special needs bus.

      To approve one year leave of absence for Fran Sorquist for 2004-05 school year.

      To approve to open & post long term sub.

      To approve placement of Ardelle Lyons on leave without pay for the remainder of the 2003-04 school year, effective April 14, 2004.

      To approve to open & post one Cook II long term sub from April 17, 2004 to end of 2003-04 school year.

      To approve to open & post head volleyball & assistant volley coaches, varsity football cheerleading advisor.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

MISCELLANEOUS

      Second reading: 2004-05 school calendar.

3:25 p.m. – meeting closed

3:45 p.m. – meeting re-opened

      Moved by Nelson seconded by Cobenais to accept recommendation for expulsion with additional recommendation made. For 6, Opposed 0, Abstain 0.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Nelson seconded by Thomas to adjourn. For 6, Opposed 0, Abstain 0. Adjournment at 4:53 PM.