Albany Area Schools – ISD #745 District Board Room
30 Forest Ave
Albany, Minnesota 56307 May 25, 2022, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Superintendent’s Contract
4. Adjournment
Note: Items may be added to the agenda which have an immediate effect on the operation of the school district. An effort will be made to keep additions to a minimum.
Lynn Pennie, Clerk
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED
YOU ARE NOTIFIED:
1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Deed (“Contract”) dated August 22, 2019, filed for record August 27, 2019, as Document No. 1551243, in the office of the County Recorder of Stearns County, Minnesota in which Mark P. Rodenwald and Barbara Rodenwald, spouses married to each other, as sellers, sold to Ross Klaphake and Emily Klaphake, spouses married to each other, as purchasers, the real property in Stearns County, Minnesota, described as follows:
That part of Government Lots 11, and 14, Section 18, Township 125, Range 31, Stearns County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Government Lot 14; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 13 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the south line of said Government Lot 14, a distance of 33.00 feet, to the west line of the East 33.00 feet of said Government Lot 14; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said west line, 1080.77 feet, to the north line of the South 1080.72 feet of said Government Lot 14 and the point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence continue North 01 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said west line and the west line of the East 33.00 feet of said Government Lot 11, a distance of 623.69 feet, to the south line of the North 929.56 feet of said Government Lot 11; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds West, along last described south line, 332.64 feet, to the west line of the East 365.63 feet of said Government Lot 11; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along last described west line, 33.00 feet, to the south line of the North 896.56 feet of said Government Lot 11; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds West, along last described south line, 147.31 feet; thence North 65 degrees 14 minutes 35 seconds West, 362.36 feet, to the west line of the East 839.29 feet of said Government Lot 11; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along last described west line and the west line of the East 839.29 feet of said Government Lot 14, a distance of 809.99 feet, to said north line of the South 1080.72 feet of Government Lot 14; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 13 seconds East, along last described north line, 806.33 feet, to the point of beginning.
. The default is as follows: The balloon payment on the contract for deed was due and payable on August 22, 2021 and remains unpaid. The balance due under said contract is $56,550.37.
3. The conditions contained in Minnesota Statutes § 559.209 have been complied with or are not applicable.
4. THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE UNLESS BEFORE THEN:
(A) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU:
(1)THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS
(2) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS
(3)$500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS
(4)FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS
(5)FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $0.00 WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES, OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU: OR
(B) YOU SECURE FROM A COURT OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES.
IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.
5. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME PRIOR TO TERMINATION UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTIONS 583.01 TO 583.12.
6. The name, address and telephone number of the seller or of an attorney authorized by the seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is:
Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann, PLLC
Daniel T. Zimmermann
Attorney for Seller
318 Main Street – Box 417
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-3678
This person is authorized to receive payments from you under this notice.
/s/ Daniel T. Zimmermann Signature [Optional-See Minn.Stat. § 559.21, subd.4(e)
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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Albany Area Schools – ISD #745
District Office Board Room
May 11, 2022
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Winkels at 7:30 p.m.
1. Add 8.8 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Entrance Conferences 2022-2023
2. Add 8.9 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Girls’ Soccer Coaches 2022-2023
3. Add 8.10 Leave of Absence Request
5. Approvals
5.1 Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Kreuzer, to approve the April 13, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes and the April 27, 2022 Work Session minutes. Supported by all present.
5.2 Cash Flow Reports – March 2022
Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Hansen, to approve the March 2022 Cash Flow Reports as presented. Supported by all present.
5.3 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Member Kreuzer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Sub. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education.”; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full.” and
WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Albany Area Schools, ISD 745, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:
DonorItem Designated Purpose (if any)
Albany Family Dentistry$50.00 donationNational Honor Society
Theresa Shay - Custodial/Building Maintenance Assistant, effective April 15, 2022
Megan Buttweiler - AVE K-5 Paraprofessional, effective May 6, 2022
Molly Morrison - AMS Special Education Teacher, effective June 3, 2022
Lori Holthaus - AVE ECSE Special Education Teacher, effective June 3, 2022
Cody Lewis - MS Reading Teacher, effective June 3, 2022
Susan Sanchez Mohs - AVE K-5 Paraprofessional, effective June 3, 2022
Ashley Otremba – ALE Third Grade Teacher, effective June 3, 2022
Request for Severance:
Lori Holthaus - AFT
Gayle Moltz - AFT
Community Education:
MS Play Director - Paula Van der Hagen
Huskie Pup Volleyball - Brian Hines
The following checks were issued in paying claims: Wire transfers and checks 102380-102530
Expenditures:
01 General Fund$886,390.28
02 Food Services$87,504.03
04 Community Services$39,124.71
Motion by Kreuzer, seconded by Carbajal, to approve the May 2022 consent agenda as presented. Support by all present.
7. Reports
7.1 Purple Pride
Board members read Purple Pride accolades for district staff and students for a job well done.
8. Business
8.1 Enrollment Report
The board reviewed the enrollment report for the 2021-2022 school year.
8.2 Referendum Updates
Superintendent Johnson discussed the recent referendum meeting that was held last week and was attended by over 25 community members. The Facebook page went live today, the Fly over video of the proposed facility has been released and additional videos will be released later this week.
8.3 Resolution Placing Teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence
Member Carbajal introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PLACING Angela Haynes and Laurie Hommerding
ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 0745 adopted a resolution proposing placement of Angela Haynes and Laurie Hommerding on unrequested leave of absence on June 30, 2022, on the grounds of Financial Limitations; and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave was received by Angela Haynes and Laurie Hommerding by personal service on April 27, 2022, and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave contained a statement setting forth the reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that he (she) was entitled to a hearing before the school board provided he (she) make a request in writing within fourteen days of receipt of said notice, and that if no hearing was requested within said fourteen day period it constituted acquiescence by Angela Haynes and Laurie Hommerding to the school board’s proposed action, and
WHEREAS, no written request of any kind was received by the school board or superintendent of schools from Angela Haynes or Laurie Hommerding for a hearing as of May 11, 2022, and
WHEREAS, said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen days after receipt of notice of proposed placement on unrequested leave constitutes acquiescence by Angela Haynes and Laurie Hommerding to their placement on unrequested leave.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No.0745 that Angela Haynes and Laurie Hommerding be and hereby are placed on unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Independent School District No. 0745 on the grounds of Financial Limitations effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year on June 30, 2022 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec.122A.40, Subd. 10* and Article X, Section 7 of the current Master Agreement between the School District and the exclusive representative, without pay or fringe benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of placement on unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teachers personally and that an affidavit of same be placed in his/her file, together with a copy of the notice and resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Kreuzer and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Winkels, Hansen, Sand, Sands, Kreuzer, Carjabal, Pennie
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
8.4 Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of a Probationary Teacher
Member Carbajal introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION
AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF
Paige Callahan, Lauren Kunde and Brianna Theisen,
A PROBATIONARY TEACHER.
WHEREAS, Paige Callahan, Lauren Kunde, and Brianna Theisen are probationary teachers in Independent School District No.0745.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 0745, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Paige Callahan, Lauren Kunde and Brianna Theisen, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 0745, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2021-2022 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms.___________________
You are hereby notified that at a Regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 0745 held on May 11, 2022, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2022-2023 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.
You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. For your information, however, this action is taken because of non-renewal of a probationary teacher’s contract.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 745
______________________________
Clerk of School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Hansen and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Winkels, Hansen, Sand, Sands, Kreuzer, Carjabal, Pennie
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
8.5 June Meeting Changes
Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Kreuzer to approve moving the June 22nd Work Session to a Special Session on June 29th.
8.6 School Board Policy 515 Revisions
Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Kreuzer to approve adding contact information for students for
communications such as graduation congratulations from congress, with prior communication to
parents and an option to exclude the contact information.
8.7 School Board Policies – Second Read
8.7.1 Policy 204 School Board Meeting Minutes
8.7.2 Policy 205 Open Meetings & Closed Meetings
8.7.3 Policy 207 Public Hearings
8.7.4 Policy 210 Conflict of Interest – School Board Members
8.7.5 Policy 534 Unpaid Meal Charges
8.8 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Entrance Conferences 2022-2023
Motion by Kreuzer, seconded by Sand, to approve the MOU regarding entrance conferences as presented. Supported by all present.
8.9 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Girls’ Soccer Coaches 2022-2023
Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Kreuzer, to approve the MOU regarding girls’ soccer coaches as presented. Supported by all present.
8.10 Leave of Absence Request
Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Kreuzer to approve the LOA request for three years.
9. Committee Reports
9.1 Fifth Monday Meeting
9.2 SEE General Membership Meeting
9.3 Teaching & Learning Committee
10. Superintendent Report
Mr. Johnson discussed restructuring the media center position in Avon to be a part-time media center specialist and a part-time interventionist.
11. Adjournment
Agenda completed at 8:16 pm, a motion to adjourn was made by Carbajal, seconded by Hansen. Supported by all Present
Lynn Pennie, Clerk
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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Albany Area Schools – ISD #745
District Office Board Room
May 11, 2022
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Winkels at 5 p.m.
2. Superintendent Interviews
The board members conducted the second round of interviews of the final two Superintendent candidates.
3. Discussion of Superintendent Interviews
The board members met to further discuss the interviews and came to a unanimous decision on a candidate for the Superintendent position. Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Carbajal to offer the position to Travis Okerlund contingent on negotiations and acceptable terms. Support by all present.
4. Adjournment
Agenda completed at 7:22 pm.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 333
ASSUMED NAME: Whiskey Street.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 319 East Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352 USA.
(4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
/s/ Kari Otte
04/25/2022
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NOTICE TO SAUK RIVER WATERSHED
DISTRICT RESIDENTS
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Sauk River Watershed District Board of Managers. The appointment would be to serve a three-year term ending on June 30, 2025. If you are interested in being appointed to this board and you reside in the Sauk River Watershed District in Stearns County, send a brief resume giving your place of residence and any other information about yourself which you would like to share with the Board regarding your qualifications or interests in serving on the board. An on-line application form and more information on the board is available on the Stearns County website:
https://mn-stearnscounty.civicplus.pro/914/Vacancies. You can also contact us at 320-656-3900, send resumes to the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, Administration Center, Room 148, 705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303, e-mail Randy Schreifels at auditor.email@co.stearns.mn.us or contact your county commissioner no later than Friday, June 3, 2022.
Randy R. Schreifels, MBA, CPA
Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer
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ORDINANCE NO. 5-19-2022
AN ORDINANCE SUMMARIZING AND REAFFIRMING FEES FOR CITY LICENSES, PERMITS AND SERVICES, ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FINES, AND PROVIDING FOR SUBSEQUENT REVIEW, MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MELROSE, STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
A. The Melrose City Code establishes certain fees which can be set from time to time by the City Council, and
B. The City Council has determined it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City to establish a master fee schedule to ensure that established fees for licenses, permit, services and fines are fair, reasonable, and proportionate to the actual cost of the circumstance for which the fee is imposed.
SECTION 2. FEE AND FINE SCHEDULE. Exhibit A shall be the fee and fine schedule for the City of Melrose and is available at the City Administration Office.
SECTION 3. FEES AND FINES NOT COVERED. Any fee or fine previously established, but not included in Exhibit A, shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. The City Council of Melrose reserves its authority to, from time to time, review the attached schedule of fees and fines and to make such additions, deletions, or modifications as it deems necessary and appropriate.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after due passage and enactment and publication according to law.
Adopted by the City Council this 19th day of May 2022.
JOE FINKEN, MAYOR
CITY OF MELROSE
ATTEST:
PATRICIA HAASE, CITY CLERK
Published in the Melrose Beacon on the 25th day of May 2022.
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Albany Area Schools
Albany, Minnesota 56307
Administration Office Telephone 320/845-2171 –
FAX 320/201-5878
WORK SESSION
Albany Area Schools – ISD #745 District Board Room
30 Forest Ave
Albany, Minnesota 56307 May 25, 2022, 6:00 PM
AG E ND A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Referendum Updates
4. Superintendent Transition
5. Adjournment
Note: Items may be added to the agenda which have an immediate effect on the operation of the school district. An effort will be made to keep additions to a minimum.
Lynn Pennie, Clerk.
Lynn Pennie, Clerk
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CITY OF AVON
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Electronic Bids will be received by the City of Avon, Minnesota, on the QuestCDN.com website via the VirtuBid electronic bidding application. Only electronic bids will be accepted for this project. Bids will be received on the QuestCDN.com website, until 11:00 A.M., CDT on Thursday,
June 9, 2022, at which time they will be opened electronically and reviewed for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following:
2022 Avon Capital Improvements
In general, and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429, the work consists of the construction of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer improvements and street construction with approximately the following quantities:
• 2,650 CY Common Excavation
• 500 LF 12”-18” RCP Storm Sewer
• 1,000 LF 8” PVC Watermain
• 200 LF 8” Sanitary Sewer
• 520 LF of 12” Sanitary Sewer
• 1950 TN Aggregate Base Class 6
• 1,300 LF Concrete Curb & Gutter
• 11 EA Residential Sewer/Water Service Connection
• 1,375 (CV) CY Select Granular Borrow
• 3,800 TN Bituminous Pavement
• 620 SF 5” Concrete Sidewalk
Along with erosion control, turf establishment, traffic control and related appurtenances. Construction is expected to begin by 7/11/22 and be substantially completed by 9/30/22.
Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com by inputting QuestCDN eBidDoc #8210793 on the website’s Project Search page. Paper Bidding Documents may also be viewed at the City of Avon City Hall and at Stantec, 3717 23rd Street South, St. Cloud MN 56301.
Direct inquiries to Engineer’s Project Manager, Jeremy Mathiasen, at (320) 266-5232 and jeremy.mathiasen@Stantec.com. Instructions for viewing the bid opening will be made available through QuestCDN and posted on the City’s website.
The Engineer’s Estimate of Construction Cost for this Project is $700,000.
Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
For this project, the City will only accept online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid, download the project documents and click on the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 lowest Bidders for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner.
The successful bidder must be a “responsible contractor.” The term “responsible contractor” means a contractor as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. Any prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that does not meet the minimum criteria or fails to comply with the verification requirements is not a responsible contractor and is not eligible to be awarded a construction contract for the project or to perform work on the project. A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project, and the submission of a false statement may result in termination of a contract awarded to a prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that submits the false statement. A prime contractor shall include in its verification of compliance a list of all of its first-tier subcontractors that it intends to retain for work on the project. Before execution of a construction contract, a prime contractor shall submit a supplemental verification under oath confirming that all subcontractors and motor carriers that the prime contractor intends to use to perform project work have verified to the prime contractor, through a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer, that they meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor.
Jodi Austing-Traut, City Administrator
City of Avon, Minnesota
Published on May 18th, and May 25th, 2022
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Holdingford School Board Briefs
The Holdingford School Board held their regular meeting on May 18, 2022. Members present Evelyn Martini, Elissa Ebnet, Sarah Binek, Ed Feia, Lori Opatz, Rob Knettel and Pat Meier. Also attending was: Superintendent Chris Swenson, Secondary Principal Angela Safran, Elementary Principal Jim Stang, Business Manager Garrity Gerber, Student Representative Morgan Pallett, Adm. Assistant Linda Zapzalka, and Mike Kosik from Star Publications.
Chair Feia called the meeting to order, the pledge was recited, and the amended agenda was approved.
The meeting continued with approval of the consent agenda. Items in the consent agenda included: approval of the minutes from 4/18/2022 School Board Meeting; approval of the schedule of bills in the amount of $448,444.20--Computer checks approved #52044 through #52169 and $3,299.72 for checks #30325 through #30344; approval of the electronic transfer for April 2022, $1,537,441.75; acknowledgement of the Treasurer’s Report balance per books is $9,313,628.83; approval of lane change for Tara Wolford from MS10 to MS20 effective 9/2022; approval of lane change for Ashley Koester from MS to MS20 effective 9/2022; approval of Policy 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records; approval of Policy 522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure and Process; and acceptance of donations to Knowledge Bowl from Mgnifi for $100, Trap Team from Holdingford Sportsman Club for $3,000, to Trap Team from St. Cloud Toyota for $250, to Booster Club from Stearns Bank for $350, to Trap Team from the Booster Club for $5,000, to Drama Dept. from Resurrected Artists $200. With many thanks for the generosity of the donors!
Chair Feia welcomed fellow board members, administration, staff and guests.
Superintendent Swenson reminded the Board members of Graduation which is June 3rd at 7:00 PM and he updated the Board on Legislative action.
Student Representative Morgan Pellett reported on Spring Sports, Spring Fling, Yearbook distribution, Boys Track CMC Conference champs, Choir concert, Band Concert, C block lunch concerns and the Mini Activity Fair with sixth grade students was a big hit!
Principal Stang thanked Lance Feia, Jennifer Sandstrom, Angela Safran for great testing coordination and Mia Hamann for great spring concerts. He reported Kindergarten will have 4 sections for next year, Preschool Graduation is May 25th & 26th, Sixth Grade Graduation is June 1st and there will be 120 students attending summer school.
Principal Safran reported the Senior Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held giving out over $40,000 in scholarships, Graduation is June 3rd at 7:00 PM, and the Senior class trip is May 20th. She thanked Ms Clark for handling summer school and Morgan Pellet Student Board Rep for being the voice of students with the Board. Ms. Safran answered questions from the Board regarding Block Scheduling which will continue for next year and on Harvest Time which will continue for next year also but will be revamped.
Ebnet reported BSED business as usual and negotiations are complete.
Business Manager Gerber reported he is working through insurance renewal for facilities and budget for FY23.
Other agenda items at the May 18, 2022 meeting included:
Business:
• Mr. Gerber presented the Parking Lot Project summary. The 2022 Parking Lot Reconstruction Overall Project at a total cost of $621,675 was approved.
• Approved the amended 2022 HVAC Improvements Project Design and Implementation Services Proposal dated 9/29/2021 with ICS to include the Parking Lot Improvement Project Service Fee.
• Accepted the bid from Kraemer Trucking & Excavating for the Parking Lot Improvement Project at a contract cost of $465,000.
• Approved the final 2021-2022 revised budget as presented.
• Changed the June Work Session to June 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the HS meeting room.
• Approved Policy 206 Public Participation.
• Approved Policy 211 Criminal of Civil Action.
• Approved Policy 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect.
• Approved Policy 423 Employee-Student Relations.
• Approved Policy 519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies.
• Approved Policy 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams.
• Accepted donations from Fan Club $1000, Resurrected Artist’s $500, PTA $500, Art in Motion $200, and Holdingford Lioness $100, to Com. Ed. for Summer Prairie Fire Children’s Theater and from Wayne Cymbaluk $250 to HES for 4th grade field trip to the Sauk Watershed District. With many thanks for the generosity of the donors!
Personnel
• Approved the resignation from 5-12 Band Director Preston Weber effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Ms. Safran thanked Mr. Weber for his time with the District.
• Approved FMLA Leave for Carin Pedersen.
• Approved the resignation from Elementary Title Teacher Amanda Wolf effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Stang thanked Ms. Wolf for her time with the District.
• Approved the retirement resignation from Elementary Teacher Christine Bernstetter effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Administration and Board thanked Ms. Bernstetter for her 23 years with the District. Mr. Stang added a heartfelt thanks to Ms. Bernstetter for being an amazing advocate for children and wished her well in retirement.
• Hired Josh Hofer for the Head Boys Basketball Coach.
• Hired Molly Klatt for the Head Volleyball Coach.
• Hired Mary VanHeel for the Football Cheer Coach.
• Approved summer custodial workers pay: students $10.33/Adults $11.50.
• Hired the Summer Cleaners and Grounds Helper as presented. List is available in the District Office.
• Hired the Summer School Staff as presented. List is available in the District Office.
• Approved retirement resignation from Custodian Helen Bechtold, her last day will be 5/31/2022. The Administration and Board thanked Ms. Bechtold for her 18 years with the District. Ms. Safran added a huge thank you to Ms. Bechtold for her dedication to her job and her efforts keeping classrooms sparkling clean.
• Hired Jolene Breth for the Head Swim Coach.
• Hired Bruce Rakotz for the Grounds Maintenance Position with a start date of 6/6/2022 at Custodial Grade IV starting rate of pay per Custodial Agreement.
A review of the upcoming meeting dates took place.
School Board Work Session June 8, 2022 @ 6:00 PM in the HS Meeting Room.
School Board Meeting June 15, 2022 @ 6:00 PM in the HS Meeting Room.
This article is a summary of the minutes. The full text is available for public inspection at the District Office or online at http://www.isd738.org/school-board-meeting-agendasminutes.html.
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