Board Packet - Northeast Metro 916

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Bellaire School – Board Room
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
(Brunnette)
1.0
CALL TO ORDER
2.0
ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE
(Lodico)
3.0
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(Brunnette)
Motion by:_______________ Seconded by: _______________ Vote: ____________
4.0
BOARD CALENDAR DATES
 Wednesday, March 4, 2015 – Program Visit to Career & Technical Center
from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
 Tuesday, March 31, 2015 – School Board Work Session at 6:00 pm-CANCELLED
 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 – School Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
5.0
QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Visitors attending the meeting who wish to address the school board on any
issue that is not on the agenda may do so at this time.
6.0
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.01 K-8 Lake Elmo Budget Estimate
(Carr)
6.02 Presentation: Capitol View Center Reconfiguration – LSE Update (Carr)
6.03 Presentation of Student Learning Grant
(Hayes)
Gary Benson, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
6.04 Presentation: Special Education: Nature-Based Instruction
(Naidicz)
Erin Metoxen, manager, and Steve Scott, teacher
6.05 Presentation: Valley Crossing – Changes and Budget Planning (Hayes)
7.0
CONSENT ITEMS
(Hayes)
Consent items, March 3, 2015 – School Board Agenda as warranted including
approval of:
 Minutes – Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2015
 Payment of Bills and Acknowledgment of Wire Transfer Report
 Personnel – Resignations, Termination, Employment, Leaves of Absence,
Adjusted Work Year
 Donations
 Adjustment to ALC Agreement with Stillwater
 Contract Renewal – School Furnishings – SICO America, Inc.
 Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Artco Bell
 Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Jonti-Craft
 Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Paragon
 Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Scholar Craft
 Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Smith System
School Board Meeting – March 3, 2015
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Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – ERG International Furniture
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – Sit On It Furniture
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – Arcadia
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – First Office Furniture
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – VS AMERICA Furniture
Bid Award – School Furnishings V Contract
Modification of 2015 Special Education ESY Center-Based Summer
Program
The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the Consent Items
as detailed in the enclosure.
8.0
ACTION ITEMS
8.01 Retirements (10+Years)
(Hayes)
 Accept the resignation of Sandra Aunan, Teacher, upon the occasion of her
retirement, effective 6/11/2015. Sandra will have provided the school district
with 19 years of service.
 Accept the resignation of Geraldine Bona, Office Assistant, upon the
occasion of her retirement, effective 6/11/2015. Geraldine will have provided
the school district with 28 years of service.
 Accept the resignation of Kristie Cross, Teacher, upon the occasion of her
retirement, effective 6/11/2015. Kristie will have provided the school district
 Accept the resignation of Mary Kroiss, Interpreter II, upon the occasion of
her retirement, effective 6/05/2015. Mary will have provided the school
district with 26 years of service.
 Accept the resignation of Deborah Laub, Teacher, upon the occasion of her
retirement, effective 6/10/2015. Deborah will have provided the school district
 Accept the resignation of Erin Phelps-Stark, Teacher, upon the occasion of
her retirement, effective 6/11/2015. Erin will have provided the school district
 Accept the resignation of John Rutherford, Teacher, upon the occasion of
his retirement, effective 6/11/2015. John will have provided the school district
 Accept the resignation of Jaclyn Ulrich, Education Assistant II, upon the
occasion of her retirement, effective 6/10/2015. Jaclyn will have provided the
school district with 35 years of service.
 Accept the resignation of Debara Warnsholz, Teacher, upon the occasion of
her retirement, effective 6/10/2015. Debara will have provided the school
district with 27 years of service.
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8.02 Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational
(Jordan)
Programs and Positions
The Superintendent recommends that:
WHEREAS, the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School
District adopted a resolution on January 7, 2015, directing the administration to
make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions, and
WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the
school board,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate
School District, as follows:
That the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued:
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9.0 FTE Teachers, Elementary Education, Valley Crossing
.75 FTE Teacher, Music, Valley Crossing
.25 FTE Teacher, Art, Area Learning Centers
1.0 FTE Educational Coordinator, Valley Crossing
1.0 FTE Assistant Manager, Special Education
8.02 Resolution Proposing Placement on Unrequested
(Hayes)
Leave of Absence
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Intermediate School District No. 916,
as follows:
1. That it is proposed that Laura Larsen, an elementary education teacher of
said school district, be placed on 1.0 FTE unrequested leave of absence without
pay or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year on June 30,
2015, pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 11.
1. That it is proposed that Michelle Ginther, an elementary education
teacher of said school district, be placed on 1.0 FTE unrequested leave of
absence without pay or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school
year on June 30, 2015, pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 11.
1. That it is proposed that Elizabeth Stueve, an elementary education
teacher of said school district, be placed on 1.0 FTE unrequested leave of
absence without pay or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school
year on June 30, 2015, pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 11.
1. That it is proposed that Lisa Geng, an elementary education teacher of
said school district, be placed on 1.0 FTE unrequested leave of absence without
pay or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year on June 30,
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1. That it is proposed that Deb Graf, a music teacher of said school district,
be placed on .75 FTE unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe
benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year on June 30, 2015,
pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 11.
1. That it is proposed that Kimberly Wismar, an art teacher of said school
district, be placed on .25 FTE unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe
benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year on June 30, 2015,
pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 11.
1. That it is proposed that Jane Mortenson, an assistant manager of said
school district, be placed on 1.0 FTE unrequested leave of absence without pay
or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year on June 30,
2. That written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the proposed
placement on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits as
provided by law and said notice shall include a date for hearing if requested and
be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT
ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF
ABSENCE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE, IF REQUESTED
Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms.Name:
You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School Board of
Intermediate School District No. 916 held on March 3, 2015, consideration was
given to your placement on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe
benefits as a teacher of Intermediate School District No. 916 , and a resolution
was adopted by a majority vote of the Board, proposing your placement on
unrequested leave of absence effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year on
June 30, 2015, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, subdivision 11 upon the
grounds described in said statute and which are specifically as follows (include
appropriate grounds):
Discontinuance of Position, Lack of Pupils and
Financial Limitations, and
Merger of Classes Caused by Consolidation.
Under the provisions of the law, you are entitled to a hearing before the school
board provided that you make a request in writing within 14 days after receipt of
this notice. If no hearing is requested within such period, it shall be deemed
acquiescence by you to the school board's proposed action.
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If you desire a hearing, it will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. in the school board room or as soon thereafter as you can be heard. Please
advise if such hearing is requested.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 916
_________________________________________
Clerk of the School Board
3. That each and all of the foregoing grounds of said notice are within the
grounds for unrequested leave placement as set forth in M.S. 122A.40,
subdivision 11 and are hereby adopted as fully as though separately set forth
and resolved herein.
8.03 Resolution Appointing Hearing Officer
(Hayes)
The hearing, if necessary, has been scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2015, at 9:00
a.m.
WHEREAS, the school district has proposed certain teachers for unrequested
leave of absence pursuant to M.S. 122A.40; and
WHEREAS, one or more teachers may request a hearing pursuant to M.S.
122A.40; and
WHEREAS, the school district needs a hearing officer to conduct the hearing and
render findings and conclusions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northeast
Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 as follows:
1.
That Richard John Miller be appointed to serve as the hearing officer for
the 2015 unrequested leave of absence hearings
2.
Said hearing officer is highly qualified to act as hearing officer as
described by Minnesota law. A copy of his qualifications and background is
attached.
8.04
Amendment to Valley Crossing Community School Joint
(Hayes)
Powers Agreement
The three participating districts, South Washington County, North St. PaulMaplewood-Oakdale, and Stillwater, have made the decision to end the
partnership for Valley Crossing Community School which has been in place for
about 20 years. South Washington County will be purchasing the equity in the
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building from North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale and Stillwater. The participating
districts desire a change to the joint powers agreement for the last year of
operation/management by Northeast Metro 916. The changes outlined in this
amendment to the joint powers agreement include:
1. Northeast Metro 916 will plan staffing for FY 16 with the goal of having a
$100,000 fund balance at the end of the fiscal year. This is intended to
provide some cushion for changes in enrollment between now and when
school starts.
2. Reduction of the referenda amounts in the tuition to be at the level paid by
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale for FY 16.
3. Repayment of the difference between the declared students and the enrolled
students for FY 15.
4. No payment for FY 16 for difference between the declared students and the
enrolled students.
5. Operating Capital revenue shall not be included in the tuition for FY 16.
6. Operating Capital Reserve shall be returned to the participating districts at the
end of FY 16.
7. In the event of an unplanned deficit in the general fund, the participating
districts will assume the financial responsibility.
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the amendment
to the Joint Powers Agreement for Valley Crossing Community School as
presented.
9.0
BOARD FORUM
10.0
ADJOURNMENT
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NORTHEAST METRO 916 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
CONSENT AGENDA ATTACHMENT
7.0
CONSENT ITEMS
7.01
Approval of Minutes:
 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2015
7.02
Payment of Bills and Acknowledgment of Wire Transfer
Report: $3,172,792.01 for check numbers 479644-480042, except for
voids as presented; and acknowledges receipt of the Wire Transfer Report
for the period January 24, 2015 to February 20, 2015.
7.03
Personnel:
Resignation
Amy Frandsen, Teacher, effective 6/30/2015
Margaret Heiskary, Administrative Assistant, 2/25/2015
Michael Wallus, Teacher, effective 6/30/2015
Termination
Michaela Bennett, Education Assistant, effective 2/13/2015
Employment*
Mannuel Alderete, Education Assistant II, $17.55/hr, 6.5 hrs/day, 183
days, effective 3/16/2015
Benjamin Anfinson, Intervener, $20.59/hr, 7.0 hrs/day, 184 days, effective
3/16/2015
Rosie Brown, Captionist, $20.59/hr, 7.0 hrs/day, 184 days, effective
3/16/2015
Melissa Choquette, Education Assistant I, $14.35/hr, 6.5 hrs/day, 183
John Hayes, Teacher, $41,476, BA+30, Step 1, 1.0 FTE, 184 days,
effective 3/16/2015
Megan Hough, Signing Education Assistant, $14.35/hr, 9 hrs/week, 184
Lindsay Nelsen, Office Assistant, $16.83/hr, 8.0 hrs/day, 12 month,
effective 2/17/2015
Diana Ojeda-Suarez, Education Assistant II, $17.55/hr., 7.0 hrs/day, 183
Natalie Parsley, Teacher, $47,438, BA+10, Step 5, 1.0 FTE, 184 days,
effective 3/16/2015
Chelsea Wicklund, Education Assistant II, $17.55/hr, 6.5 hrs/day, 183
*(All new hire offers of employment are contingent upon background
check; licensed staff hires are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts
and licensure. Teacher salary placement is based on the 2014-15
schedule).
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Leave of Absence
Sandra Aunan, Teacher, effective 3/2/2015 – 3/6/2015 (approx. dates)
Katie Behrend, Teacher, effective 11/30/2014 – 2/24/2015 – Revised
Jennifer Egeland, Social Worker, effective 5/11/2015 - 6/11/2015
Mike Krannich, Education Assistant, effective 11/21/2014 – 3/20/2015
(approx. dates)
Kathleen Lindeman, Education Assistant, effective 1/7/2015 – 4/03/2015
Mark Lindblad, Teacher, effective 2/3/2015 – 3/31/2015 Intermittent
Mia Meyers, School Health Specialist, 2015/2016 school year
Serah Osisanya, Education Assistant II, effective 2/27/2015 - 4/26/2015
(approx. dates)
Brian Ogdahl, Teacher, effective 1/28/2015 – 2/20/2015
Brianne Peterson, Teacher, effective 2/9/2015 – 5/4/2015 (approx. dates)
Nora Reid, Speech Language Pathologist, effective 2/12/2015 – 3/4/2015
(approx. dates)
Scott Satersmoen, Teacher, effective 2/17/2015 – 2/24/2015
Abbie Stiner, Education Assistant II, effective 2/27/2015 – 5/22/2015
(approx. dates)
Josie St Peter, School Psychologist, effective 3/09/15-5/29/2015 (approx.
dates)
Dana Thibodeau-Skinner, Education Assistant I, 1/21/2015 – 4/21/2015
(approx. dates)
Adjusted Work Year
Robyn Nooney, Teacher, LTS, $58,828 (prorated) MA, Step 8, .3 FTE,
effective 12/4/2014, and .2 effective 2/12-6/11/2015
7.04
Donations
 Valley Crossing Community School received $82.91 from Truist on
behalf of John Benjamin
 Karner Blue Education Center received 1-back pack, 2-3x5 index
cards, 2-64 pack of crayons, 10-24 pack crayons, 1 12-pack eraser
caps, 1-15 pack eraser caps, 2 calculators, 1 bottle of glue, 1 pencil
pouch, 1 large glue stick, 5-2 packs of glue sticks, 1-6 pack of glue
sticks, 1-4 pack of glue sticks, 1-3 pack highlighters, 2 book covers, 1
pack of 8 mechanical pencils, 13-12 packs of colored pencils, 9-8
packs of #2 pencils, 1-10 pack of #2 pencils, 30-#2 pencils, 7 children’s
scissors, 1-adult scissors, 1-3 ring trapper keeper, 1-3 ring binder, 5pack loose leaf paper, 14-spiral notebooks, 34-folders, 1-bunch of
loose leaf paper from Absolute Nutrition (Patty Nuquay)
 Auto Dismantling received a 1998 Toyota Camry from Anthony A.
Apikelis
 Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice received $100.00 from the Lions
Club of Cottage Grove for Samantha Stainbrook and Morena Garcia
 Valley Crossing Community School received $2,875.29 from Target
Take Charge of Education
 Auto Dismantling received a 1995 Saturn SL1 from Randall T. Sobetski
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7.05
Adjustment to ALC Agreement with Stillwater Area Public Schools
A reduction in consultative services to the St. Croix Area Learning Center
was requested by Northeast Metro 916 to help cover three medical leave
staffing changes that evolved after the original agreement was developed.
The Stillwater School District has agreed to find an administrator from their
district to cover the reduction of Northeast Metro 916 staff starting April 1,
2015.
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the
adjustment to the ALC agreement with Stillwater Area Public Schools for
the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
7.06
Contract Renewal – School Furnishings – SICO America, Inc.
As part of our purchasing and procurement initiative, the district is bidding
joint purchasing contracts that allow our member districts and other
districts that have signed a joint purchasing agreement with us to
purchase from them. This action will exercise the option to renew the
School Furnishings- Annual Requirements Contract for an additional one
year term. SICO America products include cafeteria tables, staging, risers
and folding tables.
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board exercise the
option to renew the contract with SICO America, Inc. from April 1, 2015 –
March 31, 2016.
7.07
Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Artco-Bell
Classroom and Office Furnishings II –Artco Bell contracts for an additional
two-year term. Artco-Bell products include student desks and chairs,
computer furniture, teacher desks and multi-purpose tables.
option to renew the Artco Bell contracts with Innovative Office Solutions
from April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2017.
7.08
Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Jonti-Craft
Classroom and Office Furnishings II –Jonti-Craft contracts for an
additional two-year term. Jonti-Craft specializes in early learning center
products such as activity tables, chairs, kitchen sets, science and art
furniture, wood bookcases, wood storage, wood cubbies and mobile wood
folding units.
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option to renew the Jonti-Craft contracts with Business Interiors by Staples
and Intereum from April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2017.
7.09
Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Paragon
Classroom and Office Furnishings II – Paragon contract for an additional
two year term. Paragon products include student chairs, desks and tables,
computer, conference, art and science tables, technology and classroom
storage, laptop carts, keyboard trays and monitor arms, power supply and
CPU towers.
option to renew the Paragon contract with Business Interiors by Staples
from April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2017.
7.10
Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Scholar
Craft
Classroom and Office Furnishings II –Scholar Craft contract for an
additional two-year term. Scholar Craft classroom products include a full
line of student desks, chairs; tables and stools.
option to renew the Scholar Craft contract with Business Interiors by
Staples from April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2017.
7.11
Contract Renewal – Classroom & Office Furnishings II – Smith
System
Classroom and Office Furnishings II – Smith System contracts for an
additional two year term. Smith System products include student desks,
tables and seating; instructor, computer and conference tables, media
furniture, storage, and lecterns.
option to renew the Smith System contracts with Innovative Office
Solutions and Intereum from April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2017.
7.12
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – ERG International Furniture
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purchase from the contracts. Three bids were received which met the
evaluation criteria.
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board award the bid for
School Furnishings IV for ERG International Furniture to Intereum based
upon lowest responsive and responsible bid received meeting criteria. The
value of the contract will be based upon the actual needs of the districts
using this joint purchasing contract.
7.13
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – Sit On It Furniture
purchase from the contracts. Three bids were received which met the
School Furnishings IV for Sit On It Furniture to Intereum based upon
lowest responsive and responsible bid received meeting criteria. The
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Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – Arcadia Furniture
purchase from the contracts. Five bids were received which met the
School Furnishings IV for Arcadia Furniture to Intereum and Innovative
Office Solutions, based upon lowest responsive and responsible bids
received meeting criteria. The value of the contract will be based upon the
actual needs of the districts using this joint purchasing contract.
7.15
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – First Office Furniture
purchase from the contracts. Two bids were received which met the
School Furnishings IV for First Office Furniture to Intereum based upon
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7.16
Bid Award – School Furnishings IV – VS AMERICA
purchase from the contracts. One bid was received which met the
School Furnishings IV for VS AMERICA Furniture to Intereum based upon
7.17
Bid Award – School Furnishings V Contract
purchase from the contracts. One bid was received which met the
evaluation criteria. The product line includes high quality laminate mobile
storage, furniture for art, early learning, science, music room, health office,
computer lab and library furniture; various tables, book storage, mailbox
units, cashier carts, carrels, accessories and modular wall casework.
School Furnishings V Contract to Fleetwood Group, Inc. based upon
lowest responsive and responsible bid received meeting criteria.
7.18
Modification of 2015 Special Education ESY Center-Based Summer
Program
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve changing
the dates for the Community Integrated Education Program (CIE)
Apartment/Enclave Work Program from July 12-July 31 to June 12-30 for
the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Center-Based
Summer Program for 2015.
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Agenda Item 4.0
PROGRAM VISIT
MARCH 4, 2015
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Northeast Metro 916 provides many opportunities to learn about the programs, students
and staff through reports and presentations. However, nothing can replace the
experience of seeing the work of students and staff in action and to hear synchronously
both the successes and challenges they face on a day-to-day basis.
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We want to help member district central school leaders (school board members and
superintendents) develop a voice for the student needs in programs that don’t always
receive very much positive public attention.
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Northeast Metro 916 administrators will establish program visits to provide school board
members and member superintendents the opportunity to visit programs that are in the
same or similar geographic regions of the district.
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We encourage both new and veteran school leaders to participate.
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Confirmation for attendance is requested so the program managers can have sufficient
time to plan their time.
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Thank you for the time you are able to give to continue to learn about the services
provided to member districts.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 – 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Career & Technical Center – located on the East Campus of Century
College, 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake
 The Career & Technical Center prepares students for the career fields of engineering,
manufacturing & technology; business, management & administration; arts,
communication & information systems; human services; health service technology; and
agriculture, food & natural resources by integrating academic learning with technical
education. The Center enables 11th and 12th grade high school students the
opportunity to explore career options through a wide range of course offerings.
Committed to developing the knowledge and skills required for successful performance
in the current and future workplace, the Center provides advanced training leading to
skill certification and post-secondary education.
Please RSVP to Linda Zahradka at 651-415-5657 or [email protected]
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Agenda Item 6.01
BWBR
Owner: Intermediate 916
Project: K-8 Lake Elmo School Additions
Location:
Date: 2-25-15
Pre-Schematic Estimate
Remarks
Description
Addition
New Construction
76,000
Owner Approved Budget
Construction Costs Budget
Site Work
Architectural
Mechanical Budget
Electrical Budget
General Conditions, winter heat, barricades, shelters, dump, etc.
KA Site Services (Supervision, PM, Asst)
$1,900,000
$9,120,000
$3,876,000
$2,128,000
$495,000
$372,700
Total Construction Budget
$17,891,700
Soft Cost Budget
A/E Fees (Structural and M&E)
A&E Project Reim.
CM Fees - Kraus - Anderson
Building & Design Contingency
LEED Certification
State Plan Review Fee
State Permit Fees
Plumbing Permit
SAC Costs - 33 sac units X $2485.00/unit
City of Lake Elmo - Sewer and Water Charges
Commissioning
Special Inspections Testing
Site Survey / Soil Borings
Plan Productions / Distribution - Bidding
Total Soft Cost Budget
$1,170,000
$15,000
$357,834
$894,585
$0
$94,000
$82,000
$4,000
$82,005
$264,000
$45,000
$60,000
$15,000
$15,000
$3,098,424
Owner Costs Budget
Off Site Development Cost
Loan Expenses or Bonding Costs
FF & E
Technology / Equipment / Security
Legal Fees
Misc. Owner Expenses
Bonds
Builders Risk and Insurances
$750,000
$25
$120
$51.0
$28
BWBR
Replaces a GC (no mark up on changes)
2% design & 3% Construction
NA
Off Dept of Labor & Industry Web Site
Off Dept of Labor & Industry Web Site
$8000 per unit
in FF&E
Separate - By Springsted
Total Owner Budget
Total Project Costs
$750,000
$21,740,124
(Over) / Under Budget -
Constr. Cost + Soft Costs + Owner Costs
($21,740,124.00)
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Agenda Item 6.02
Capitol View Center
February Board Update
Option Comparison
Process
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Assessments were done of the existing building
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Space Programs were developed to provide
appropriate educational and operational space
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8 Options were developed. These included both
Renovation and New Construction solutions, each
option meeting the space program to varying levels
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4 Options were further developed
•
2 Options are being developed for comparison
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Agenda Item 6.02
Top 2 Options
Option 2B - Renovation and Addition Project,
some selective demolition.
Least Expensive Option
Option 3 – New Construction, meets all of the
recommended educational and operational
program.
Second Least Expensive Option
Other options not further developed for comparison,
exceeded the cost of Options 2B and 3 and did not
meet the program to the level of Option 3
2B
Design Concept
Renovation / Addition
Separated Bus Drop Off
5 Phase Construction
• New WELS South
• Non Daylit Student Prog.
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Agenda Item 6.02
2B $26,291,710
What 2B Does:
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5 Phase / 2 year Construction
New Site Circulation with separated Bus and Parking
New HVAC & Electrical Services
Structural Improvements to accommodate HVAC
Required Life Safety Improvements
Deferred Maintenance
Building Envelope Improvements
New WELS South
Accessibility Upgrades
New Finishes
2B $26,291,710
What 2B Does Not Do:
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Does Not Meet recommended educational or operational program:
- Outdoor Green space is reduced below educational guidelines to
meet site circulation goals and allow for building additions
- Does Not provide separation of Student Populations or Visitors
- Does Not Include Additional Phy. Ed Space
- Non-Daylit Classrooms remain in use
Does Not meet acoustical guidelines for educational spaces
Does Not Reduce Operating cost to the level of Option 3
Does Not Allow for future expansion
Maintains a foot print with 10,000 sf Unassignable with 40% Gross Area
Life Expectancy: Refurbished Facility 30 years
Avoid Complex Phasing, impact to Students, Staff and Construction Cost
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Agenda Item 6.02
2B $26,291,710
MDE Guidelines for Facility Planning recommendations
related to site are not met. Lack of Outdoor Green
Space has a negative impact on both Physical and
Metal Health and well being of students.
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“Nature Improves Concentration for Children with ADHD” —Journal
of Attention Disorders
“Health Benefits of Including Nature Within Hospitals”
Taylor, A.F., Kuo, F.E., & Sullivan, W.C. (2001). Coping with ADD:
The surprising connection to green play settings. Environment and
Behavior, 33(1), 54-77.
Louv, R. (2005). Last child in the woods: Saving our children from
nature-deficit disorder.
2B $26,291,710
Acoustics:
MDE acoustical guidelines are not met.
MDE requires education projects submitting a Review and Comment
demonstrate how projects will address American National Standards
Institute Acoustical (ANSI) Performance Criteria, Design Requirements
and Guidelines.
The ANSI standard is 50 STC between classrooms, 45 STC between
classrooms and corridors, and 60 STC between classrooms and high noise
level rooms, like mechanical rooms or music rehearsal rooms.
Classrooms estimated below 28 STC, sub-standard.
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2B $26,291,710
Why Acoustics Matter:
Inappropriate levels of reverberation and/or noise can deleteriously affect
speech
perception, reading/spelling ability, classroom behavior,
attention, concentration, and educational achievement . In addition
to compromising student function, poor classroom acoustics may also negatively
affect teacher performance and increase vocal pathologies and absenteeism.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2005). Acoustics in educational
settings: position statement [Position Statement]. Available from www.asha.org/policy.
2B $26,291,710
Operating Cost:
Energy Savings numbers are being prepared and will be
shared at the Board Meeting.
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2B $26,291,710
Life Expectancy:
•
Project cost represent more than 80% of the replacement cost
value. This exceeds the MDE 60% rule which states that If
improvements exceed 60% the replacement cost, the facility should
be replaced.
•
Life Expectancy of the refurbished buildings structure and exterior
envelope are assumed at 30 years, less than that of their typical
component parts life expectancy. Evidence of corrosion is visible
which may impact life expectancy.
2B $26,291,710
Unassignable Space
•
Approximately 10,000 sf of space remain unassignable, due to
location, and physical attributes of the space.
Gross Area
•
•
Existing Building Gross Area = 41%
Option 2B Gross Area = 40%
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2B $26,291,710
Important to Note:
• District does not currently have the
legislative authority for this type of project
3
Design Concept
3 Story
Multiple Floors help separate programs
Increased Parking
Separated Bus Drop Off
Increased Green Space
Single+ Phase Construction
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3 $35,933,760
What 3 Does:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Meets all of the educational and operational recommendations
Allows for Single Phase Construction, without dislocating students
New Site Circulation with separated Bus and Parking
Meets all of todays Life Safety Requirements
Provides highly sustainable and energy efficient building systems
Provides access and internal circulation that separates student
populations from one another
Provides Outdoor Green Space with a dense 3 story foot print
Allows for Future Expansion and consolidation with WELS-N or
other partnership opportunities
60 Year Life Expectancy
Next Steps
April Board Update
1.
2.
3.
Clarifications Requested
Summary of Report
Discussion of Next Steps
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THANK YOU
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25
10.37
9.67
11.50
10.83
7.49
6.53
7.05
6.78
8.52
7.75
5.18
5.82
25,408,695
14,133,780
10,383,790
24,989,068
19,999,272
77,038,614
70,218,392
53,966,045
91,058,751
30,984,243
84,132,655
68,731,242
571,044,547
2014 Pay 2015
Pay 2015 TNTC
2) Interest rates are current non bank qualified rates as of January 2015 plus 50bp
1) 2016 Bonds fund project needs of $21M and 2018 Bonds fund project needs of $35M
Total
District
Centennial
Columbia Heights
Fridley
Forest Lake
Mahtomedi
Mounds View
North St. Paul
Roseville
South Washington County
Spring Lake Park
Stillwater
White Bear Lake
Assumptions:
ISD #
12
13
14
831
832
621
622
623
833
16
834
624
19.86
18.53
22.02
20.75
14.34
12.52
13.51
12.98
16.31
14.85
9.93
11.15
18.50
21.99
20.72
14.32
12.50
13.49
12.96
16.29
14.83
9.91
11.14
2016 Pay 2017
19.83
2015 Pay 2016
13.04
11.61
17.37
19.08
15.18
15.80
14.64
16.78
24.28
25.76
21.67
23.23
2017 Pay 2018
$21M Lake Elmo Project & $35M Capitol View Project
5 Year Tax Impact Projection Based on a $200,000 Home
Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, Minnesota
13.05
11.62
17.38
19.09
15.19
15.81
14.65
16.79
24.29
25.77
21.68
23.24
2018 Pay 2019
13.04
11.61
17.36
19.08
15.18
15.79
14.64
16.77
24.27
25.75
21.66
23.22
2019 Pay 2020
Agenda Item 6.02
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3/2/2015
Agenda Item 6.04
Nature-Based Education
School District 916
2014-15
Past, Present and Future
Goals of Nature-Based Education

Encourage students to become keen observers of
nature through observation and direct experience with
the natural world

Grow a deeper understanding of nature - building an
affinity toward it, and a sense of stewardship through
both scientific and creative tasks

Associate nature-based activities with cooperative
learning and positive social/emotional behavior

Engage with the interconnectedness of natural
habitats as a metaphor for how human communities are
linked.
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Testimonials
Student “This is the best school I’ve been at.”
Heather “How many have you been at? “
Student “Three, and it’s my favorite of them all.”
Heather “Why is that? “
Student “Well, I’ve got good friends here and nice
teachers…AND this is the only one that has classes
like Media and Life Lab where we study creatures
and nature.”
Testimonials

After much unwillingness and inattention
to garden group, a student begins rubbing
the gel of an aloe vera leaf on his hands as
demonstrated and exclaims how smooth
it feels. “This is better than lotion!”
and with a huge smile on his face he
reached out to offer some to a staff
member, “Try it! I wanna take this
home to my mom, she’ll LOVE this.”
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Agenda Item 6.04
Highlights at Bellaire

Bringing nature into science classrooms along with activities for
outside

Weekly meetings with garden group where students are learning
how to propagate plants, learn about nutrition and incorporating
social skills in all activities

School Forest exploration including dragonfly adult & nymph
collection in pond; installation & use of benches along forest trail;
nature-based recreation and games; constructing new stair case;
tracking animal footprints in the snow

School Garden harvest & seed collection sunflowers, pumpkins,
marigolds, forcing narcissus bulbs; construction of new cold frames

Constructing School Labyrinth along with student/staff
collaboration
Spring Development Plans
BELLAIRE EDUCATION CENTER

Construction of the School Forest Learning Kiosk

Staff Trainings to promote use of the School Forest, Labyrinth
and School Garden

Continued development of the School Garden

Enhancement of Gathering/Teaching Spaces close to building

Continued trail maintenance in the School Forest

Adding a Green Exercise loop & meditation walking paths
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Agenda Item 6.04
Highlights at Karner Blue

Exploration of the Digging and “No-Mow” Areas

Developing the use of Nature as Sensory/Calming Tool

Forays onto DNR Land for bird watching/animal tracking

Nature-Based Learning Opportunities (ie Adopt a Tree,
Plant/Animal Life Cycle, and Water Cycle)

Garden Activities Indoors (ie Forcing Narcissus/ Tulip bulb
experiment)

Staff Orientation to use nature to support their work.
Spring Development Plans
KARNER BLUE EDUCATION CENTER

Establishment of the School Garden

Trail Development in School Forest and “No Mow’ Areas

“No Mow” Area Expansion

Building trails/learning space in the Pine/Aspen Stand

Staff Trainings to promote understanding/use of the School
Forest, School Garden, and DNR Science and Nature Area

Building Community Connection for future projects
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Agenda Item 6.04
U of M Nature-Based Therapy
(Heather Benson)

Continued Support of current Schoolyard Nature
Enhancements

Assist Classroom Teachers and Autism
Specialists access nature-based resources and
integrate nat

Building Partnerships with Mental Health
professionals, DAPE, DNR and other support staff

Expand Support to Other 916 Programs
U of M Nature-Based Therapy
(Heather Benson)

Integrate Animal-Assisted Educator
to expand on the present level of
Animal-Assisted Interactions

Introduce Practitioner of Green
Exercise to act as a long term
strategy for psychological resiliency
and improving physical/mental health.
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Agenda Item 7.01
Minutes of
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 916
2/03/15
The regular meeting of the Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate
School District 916 School Board was held on Tuesday, February
3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School, 2540 County Road F
East, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Brunnette at 6:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER (1.0)
Members present: Lodico-12, Palmer-13, Lindblad-14 (arrived at
6:15 p.m. and left at 7:43 p.m.), Forsberg-16 Sager-621, Auge’622, Edstrom-623, Newberg-624, Theisen-831, Schwartz-832
(arrived at 6:22 p.m.), Brunnette-833, and Ptacek-834.
ROLL CALL OF
ATTENDANCE
(2.0)
Members absent: None.
Also present: Connie S. Hayes, superintendent.
On motion by Member Ptacek, seconded by Member Lodico, with
all members present voting aye that the School Board adopt the
agenda as printed, limit discussion to the approved agenda, and
accept the list of items proposed for consent adoption.
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
(3.0)
 Friday, February 13, 2015 – 916 Education Foundation
Benefit from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Jimmy’s
 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 – School Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
BOARD CALENDAR
DATES
(4.0)
None.
QUESTIONS AND/OR
COMMENTS FROM
CITIZENS PRESENT
ON NON-AGENDA
ITEMS
(5.0)
Jean Jordan, director of educational services, introduced the
presentation and noted that Valley Crossing became a Reward
School again this year.
PRESENTATION:
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
AT VALLEY
CROSSING
(6.01)
Member Lindblad arrived at this point in the meeting.
Valley Crossing Community School Principal Lela Olson and
Educational Coordinators Connha Classon and Lisa Blake
presented on their student assessment data. Across all major
state-wide tests and MDE’s Multiple Measurements Rating,
Valley Crossing has a strong history of academic achievement,
but continues to work to support growth in reading and math for
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all students. Valley Crossing has dedicated professional
development and staff time around targeting low performing
students with low growth, particularly for students who are
English learners.
Member Schwartz arrived at this point in the meeting.
Superintendent Hayes provided an update to the board on the
status of Valley Crossing, along with background information on
the joint powers agreement between North St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale, South Washington County and Stillwater that was first
established in 1994.
On January 28, the three partner districts met to finalize
agreements to purchase Valley Crossing. South Washington
County was awarded the purchase for their bid of $21.5 million. It
is expected that all three districts will approve the sale and
purchase resolution at one of their February school board
meetings. Northeast Metro 916 will continue to manage Valley
Crossing until the end of the 2015-16 school year.
DISCUSSION: JOINT
POWERS
INFORMATION FOR
VALLEY CROSSING
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
(6.03)
Superintendent Hayes reviewed data from Ehlers which
compares the cost of operating Valley Crossing with the cost of
operating elementary schools in the three partner districts. Hayes
cautioned that the report is not a true side-by-side comparison, as
the per pupil costs to operate Valley includes administrative and
operational expenses whereas the cost per pupil in the report for
the other three districts does not. The districts will be
renegotiating the fees set by the joint powers agreement for the
2015-16 school year with board action this spring.
On motion by Member Newberg seconded by Member Sager,
with all members present voting aye, that the consent items,
accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, be approved
consistent with the recommended actions presented by the
administration.
APPROVAL OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA
(7.0)
 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2015
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES (7.01)
$2,435,721.24 for check numbers 479158-479643 except for
voids as presented; and wire transfer report for the period from
December 27, 2014, to January 23, 2015.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF WIRE
TRANSFER REPORT
(7.02)
Resignation
Alex Brubaker, Education Assistant, effective 1/12/2015
Willie Horton, Education Assistant, effective 2/3/2015
PERSONNEL
(7.03)
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Tara Iyer, Office Assistant, effective 1/29/2015
Employment*
Ashley-Estelle Bandy, Education Assistant, $17.55/hr., 6.5
hrs/day, 183 days, effective 2/02/2015
Kate Bartlein, Intervener, $20.59/hr, 6.0 hrs/day, 184 days,
effective 2/02/2015
Thomas Cummings, Education Assistant, $17.55/hr., 6.5 hrs/day,
183 days, effective 2/02/2015
Amy Hansen, Teacher, $39,000, BA, Step 1, 1.0 FTE, 184 days,
effective 1/5/2015
Alex Keto, Education Assistant, $17.55/hr., 6.5 hrs/day, 183 days,
effective 2/17/2015
Dana La Rue, Education Assistant, $17.55/hr., 6.5 hrs/day, 183
Morgan Manguson, Interpreter I, $19.05/hr, 7.0 hrs/day, 184
Justin Monsrud, Education Assistant, $17.55/hr., 6.5 hrs/day, 183
Madison Pertler, Interpreter I, $19.05/hr, 4.0 hrs/day, 184 days,
effective 2/02/2015
Cory Smallwood, Education Assistant, $17.55/hr., 6.5 hrs/day,
183 days, effective 2/02/2015
*(All new hire offers of employment are contingent upon
background check; licensed staff hires are contingent upon
receipt of official transcripts and licensure. Teacher salary
placement is based on the 2014-15 schedule).
Transfers
Michelle Moe, from LTS Intervener to Intervener, $20.59/hr, 7.0
hrs/day, 184 days, effective 1/16/2015
Leave of Absence
Courtney Clausen, Administrative Assistant, effective 8/21/15 –
10/16/15
Doreen Haroldson, Administrative Assistant, effective 1/26/15 –
2/6/15
Doreen Haroldson, Administrative Assistant, effective 6/15/15 –
7/29/15
Mandy Lindemann, Education Assistant, effective 1/5/15 –
4/24/15
Lisa Santi, Education Assistant, effective 1/5/15 – 3/20/15
 Valley Crossing Community School received $300.00 from
The Toro Foundation “Dollars for Doers” Program
 Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice received $50.00 from
Rosedale Chevrolet
 Valley Crossing Community School received $389.91 from the
Toro Giving Program
DONATIONS
(7.04)
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U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program
 Auto Dismantling received a 2010 Ford Focus 4-door from
Jeffrey and Rochelle Steere
 Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice received $25.00 from Jody
and Timothy Reber
 Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice received $200.00 from the
White Bear Lake Lions Club
 Auto Dismantling received a 2002 Ford Windstar van from
Greg and Joan Malcolm
 Auto Dismantling received a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer from
Everett W. Smith
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program
 From MnSCU, on behalf of the Northeast Metro Perkins
Consortium, in the amount of $18,048.94 for a project titled
“Reallocation of Perkins Grant” for the period July 1, 2014,
through June 30, 2015.
ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANTS
(7.05)
During the school day, programs transport students for
programmatic reasons. For example, some students may attend
classes at the Career and Tech Center, need transportation to
work sites or need to be at other sites in the community. When
this happens, transportation will be routed through the carriers
listed below based on availability of vehicles and the cost of the
routes available.
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE
AGREEMENTS
(7.06)
Approved the transportation services agreements with the
following transportation contractors for transportation of Northeast
Metro 916 students from July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015.
Contractors will be utilized based on availability and cost of routes
when ordered.
First Student, Inc
HALO Transportation
R and D Transportation, Inc
Minnesota Coaches, Inc & Affiliates
 Creative Alternatives Program (CAP) and Alternate Learning
Program (ALP) at Capitol View Center to Eagle Bluff
Environment Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota ,
March 4-6, 2015, to participate in an overnight camping trip for
approximately 15-20 CAP middle school students with 8-10
staff, and 8-10 ALP middle school students with 3-5 staff.
FIELD TRIP
(7.07)
Programming for specific students based upon criteria for
Extended School Year (ESY) per Federal and State laws.
Director of Special Education Dan Naidicz presented
recommendations for the 2015 special education extended school
2015 SPECIAL
EDUCATION
EXTENDED SCHOOL
YEAR CENTER-BASED
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year (ESY) calendar. Naidicz highlighted one major change to the
calendar with the apartment program being reduced from five
weeks to three weeks to better accommodate the needs of our
students.
Agenda Item 7.01
SUMMER PROGRAM
(8.01)
On motion by Member Auge’, seconded by Member Lodico, with
all members present voting aye that the School Board approve
the dates for Special Education Extended School Year (ESY)
Center-Based Summer Program for 2015 as presented.
The administrative staff of Northeast Metro 916 are working on
developing the financial budget for the next fiscal school year.
Assumptions are a key driver for projections and need to be
determined before meaningful work can be performed in budget
development. Kristine Carr, director of administrative services,
recommended deleting Assumption #7 relating to Valley Crossing
Community School from the document until the joint powers
agreement has been renegotiated.
FY 16 BUDGET
ASSUMPTIONS
(8.02)
On motion by Member Sager, seconded by Member Forsberg,
with all members present voting aye that the School Board give
approval to the 2015-16 financial assumptions (minus
Assumption #7) for budget development for Northeast
Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 as presented.
BWBR Architects, Inc. was selected via an interview process
when planning began for the Karner Blue Education Center.
Administration is recommending continuing with the professional
services of BWBR Architects, Inc. as we move into planning,
design and construction of the new Lake Elmo facility.
ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING
CONTRACT FOR LAKE
ELMO SCHOOL
(8.03)
On motion by Member Auge’, seconded by Member Theisen, with
all members present voting aye that the School Board approve
the professional contract with BWBR Architects, Inc. to provide
architectural and engineering services for construction of the new
K-8 facility in Lake Elmo, MN. Fees under the contract are 7.0%
and include architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering,
mechanical and electrical engineering and technology consulting
services. Fees are the same as was charged for work on Karner
Blue Education Center.
Kraus-Anderson Construction was selected via an interview
process when planning began for the Karner Blue Education
Center. Administration is recommending continuing with their
professional services as we move into planning, design and
construction of the new Lake Elmo facility.
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
CONTRACT FOR LAKE
ELMO SCHOOL
(8.04)
On motion by Member Newberg, seconded by Member Edstrom,
with all members present voting aye that the School Board
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approve the professional contract with Kraus-Anderson
Construction to provide construction management services for the
new K-8 facility in Lake Elmo, MN. Fees under the contract are
2.0% plus $372,700 for cost of on–site supervisor and project
manager costs. Fees are the same as was charged for work on
Karner Blue Education Center.
In January 2015, the three sending districts passed resolutions by
their school boards to provide notice of withdrawal from the
collaborative school arrangement. This termination was a result of
the intentions from the sending districts to try and purchase the
building. The letter of notification from North St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale was included with the board packet.
ACCEPTANCE OF
NORTH ST. PAULMAPLEWOODOAKDALE NOTICE TO
TERMINATE THE
DUTIES OF
NORTHEAST METRO
On motion by Member Lodico, seconded by Member Sager, with
916 TO OPERATE,
all members present voting aye that the School Board accept
MANAGE, CONTROL
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622’s notice to AND ADMINISTER
terminate the duties of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School
VALLEY CROSSING
District to operate, manage, control and administer Valley
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Crossing Community School at the end of the 2015-16 school
(8.05)
year; and direct the administration to take what steps may be
necessary for the termination.
The letter of notification from South Washington County was
included with the board packet.
ACCEPTANCE OF
SOUTH WASHINGTON
COUNTY NOTICE TO
On motion by Member Newberg, seconded by Member Theisen,
TERMINATE THE
with all members present voting aye that the School Board accept DUTIES OF
South Washington County Schools’ notice to terminate the duties NORTHEAST METRO
of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District to operate,
916 TO OPERATE,
manage, control and administer Valley Crossing Community
MANAGE, CONTROL
School at the end of the 2015-16 school year; and direct the
AND ADMINISTER
administration to take what steps may be necessary for the
VALLEY CROSSING
termination.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
(8.06)
The letter of notification from Stillwater was included with the
board packet.
ACCEPTANCE OF
STILLWATER NOTICE
TO TERMINATE THE
On motion by Member Forsberg, seconded by Member Sager,
DUTIES OF
with all members present voting aye that the School Board accept NORTHEAST METRO
Stillwater Area Public Schools’ notice to terminate the duties of
916 TO OPERATE,
Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District to operate,
MANAGE, CONTROL
manage, control and administer Valley Crossing Community
AND ADMINISTER
School at the end of the 2015-16 school year; and direct the
VALLEY CROSSING
administration to take what steps may be necessary for the
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
termination.
(8.07)
Jennifer Anderson Tuttle, LSE Architects, presented several
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overall design schemes of what the new building footprint could
look like.
Member Lindblad left at this point in the meeting.
Agenda Item 7.01
CAPITOL VIEW
RECONFIGURATION –
LSE UPDATE
(6.02)
These four designs were narrowed down as the most viable
options, which range from remodeling to new construction. The
board assessed each option and discussed the importance of
keeping the best interest of our students in mind. If the cost of
remodeling reaches 60% of the cost of replacement, MDE will not
approve the design. At this point it is unknown whether or not the
design will have to undergo review and comment from MDE. The
board is set to take action on the design at the April board
meeting.
Member Lodico reported that Centennial held its organizational
meeting and have one new board member. They are starting to
do budget cuts.
BOARD FORUM
(10.0)
Member Auge’ reported that North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale
received from MSBA the District Award of Distinction recognizing
board members’ many hours of education and training. The
District Equity Department hosted a Community Conversation on
Race & Equity. All five senators and representatives and other
city officials, three police chiefs, parents, students and staff
attended the event. Next week a list of recommendations for $8
million in budget cuts will be released.
Member Ptacek reported that Stillwater has been spending a lot
of time on Valley Crossing Community School. Tonight is the last
presentation on the facilities proposal—there have been almost
35 presentations on the plan. The district received a community
survey report from Bill Morris and the results were very
encouraging. They are talking the concept of tax neutral.
Superintendent finalists will be named at the last meeting in
February. Their superintendent search is being done in-house by
the School Board. They have 24 applicants for the position. They
will go down to 6-7 and then down again to three with rankings
being done by number, not name.
Member Palmer reported that Columbia Heights has two new
board members. They are starting the process for hiring a
permanent principal for Columbia Academy (grades 6-8).
Member Theisen reported that Forest Lake is busy finalizing a
contract with the YMCA—the district will house a dance center
there. There have been meetings with the Minnesota DOT
regarding two round-abouts. The board voted to move their bond
election to November—they will have two bond questions.
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Member Edstrom reported that at Roseville their superintendent
search and Lake Owasso property are main topics. They will be
looking at budget cuts. An open community meeting was held
with 40-50 people attending. Member Edstrom will be absent from
the March 3 board meeting and will send an alternate.
Member Schwartz reported that Mahtomedi is not cutting right
now. Their board had an interesting discussion about accepting
gifts. They have one new board member.
Member Newberg reported that White Bear Lake is in the black.
The administration will be bringing some recommendations for
new programming including a string orchestra program and
artificial turf on their field. The White Bear Lake varsity 8th grade
cheerleaders won the state championship.
Member Forsberg attended a League of Women Voters meeting.
Discussion was on the school counselor shortage. The Spring
Lake Park School Board is continuing their study on facilities and
activities and fundraising. Member Forsberg inquired what other
districts charge students for admission to events. Kevin Donovan
is the new MSBA President. Member Forsberg received $1,000
from Kraus-Anderson at the MSBA Convention to be used for
students. As a board member with 1,000 hours of education with
MSBA, Member Forsberg received the Arlene Bush School Board
Member of Distinction Award at the MSBA Conference.
Member Sager reported that Mounds View has moved to
approving two years of school calendars. The school board has
approved their 2015-16 budget assumptions. The SEC Music
Festival was last night at Mounds View High School. On
Thursday, Mounds View will have its annual meeting with city
managers and mayors. There is a group requesting to look at
alternatives to replacing the turf on their fields.
Member Brunnette reported that South Washington County is
cutting budgets as well, about $8.5 million. The community input
was interesting.
Superintendent Hayes thanked board members for their
thoughtful discussion about facilities tonight. The expansion of the
lease levy is still moving forward, but tonight’s presentation
changes the story that she can tell. There is nothing exciting to
report at the legislature.
There being no further business, Chair Brunnette adjourned the
meeting at 8:42 p.m.
MEETING
ADJOURNED
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Respectfully submitted,
Karen Lodico
Clerk
LZ
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Agenda Item 8.03
Richard John Miller
Present Occupation: Full-time Neutral
Business Address and Telephone:
7919 Orchid Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763)-494-3260 (phone & fax)
(763-438-1070 (cell)
[email protected] (e-mail)
Professional Affiliations:
National Academy of Arbitrators. American Arbitration Association.
Education:
BA Political Science. MAIR-LAW
Certifications:
Labor, Employment and Commercial Arbitrator. Mediator
Neutral Experience:
1974-Present: Full-time neutral since 1974. Have written over 2400 grievance
arbitration decisions dealing with every complex issue in every major industry in the
private sector. Have written over 1100 grievance arbitration decisions dealing with every
complex issue in public and governmental sectors. Have written over 800 decisions
dealing with every complex issue in interest arbitration or fact-finding in the public and
private sectors. Have written over 150 commercial arbitration decisions. Have written
over 150 decisions as a special master and independent hearing officer in matters dealing
with educator layoffs and terminations, student expulsions, and due process hearings
(e.g., 504, ADA, special education assessments, Veteran Preference).. Have acted as
harassment investigator in over 100 cases for many major corporations. Have acted as a
mediator-arbitrator in over 200 cases both in the private and public sectors. Have acted
as a mediator in over 200 cases in both public and private sectors.
Panels:
Serves on numerous permanent panels in private, public and governmental sectors across
the United States. Member of Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services,, Wisconsin
Employment Relations Commission, California State Mediation and Conciliation
Service, New York State Employment Relations Board and New Jersey Public
Employment Relations Commission
Published Cases:
Over 700 in BNA, CCH, AAA, Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services
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Agenda Item 8.04
AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT is made by and between INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 833 (“South Washington County Schools”), INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 834 (“Stillwater Area Schools”), INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 622 (“North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools”), and NORTHEAST
METROPOLITAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 916 (“Northeast Metro
916”). The afore-mentioned school districts shall hereinafter be referred to as the
“Collaborating Districts.” Each of the three independent school districts shall be referred
to collectively as the “Participating Districts.”
RECITALS
A.
The Collaborating Districts entered into a Joint Powers Agreement dated October
7, 1994, as amended pursuant to the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement
dated July 1, 1995, and as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated
Joint Powers Agreement, (collectively, the “Joint Powers Agreement”) to provide a
framework to govern the administration, financing and operation of a joint elementary
school, known as Valley Crossing Community School (“Valley Crossing”).
B.
Pursuant to the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement, Northeast Metro 916 has
operated, managed, controlled and administered Valley Crossing on behalf of the
Participating Districts since its inception in 1994.
C.
The Participating Districts have each provided to Northeast Metro 916 the written
notice required under Article II of the Joint Powers Agreement to terminate the duties of
Northeast Metro 916 effective June 30, 2016, for South Washington County Schools to
purchase the Valley Crossing school facility and for the Collaborating Districts to
terminate the Joint Powers Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,
and other good and valuable consideration, it is agreed by and between the parties that the Joint
Powers Agreement shall be modified consistent with the following terms.
AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Joint Powers Agreement dated October 7,
1994, as amended pursuant to the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement dated July 1,
1995, and as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Joint Powers
Agreement, including but not limited to Northeast Metro 916 School Board Operating Procedure
C3.0 (attached hereto as Exhibit A), the goals of the Collaborating Districts are to plan for an
estimated One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to remain in the Valley Crossing FY16
general fund balance through all or a combination of the strategies identified below:
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Agenda Item 8.04
1.
The FY16 referendum revenues in the tuition for North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale
Schools shall be the basis for the tuition due and owing from each Participating District.
2.
The Participating Districts shall determine an amount equal to the FY15 difference
between actual and declared student enrollment from any Participating District to be returned to
the Participating Districts at the end of FY 15.
3.
Northeast Metro 916 shall not demand payment at the end of FY16 for any difference
between actual and declared student enrollment from any Participating District.
4.
The Operating Capital revenue shall be removed from the Northeast Metro 916 tuition
formula for FY16.
5.
Northeast Metro 916 shall return the majority of the assigned Operating Capital reserves
to each Participating District at the close of FY16 based on the same percentage of students
enrolled over time that was used to determine each Participating District’s proportionate share of
equity in the facility.
6.
In the event there is a deficit in either the Valley Crossing General Revenue (unassigned)
fund or Operating Capital (assigned) fund at the end of FY16, the Participating Districts shall be
responsible for their proportionate share of such deficit and the parties agree to modify the terms
of this Agreement for the Participating Districts to absorb and assume financial responsibility for
any such deficit.
7.
The parties agree that this Agreement is a declaration of intent and an articulation of
mutually desired goals in planning for the dissolution of the Joint Powers Agreement relating to
the operation of Valley Crossing.
The Participating Districts and Northeast Metro 916 have executed this Agreement as of
the latest date indicated below.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 833
By_______________________________________
School Board Chair
By_______________________________________
School Board Clerk
Date:______________________________________
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Agenda Item 8.04
By_______________________________________
School Board Chair
By_______________________________________
School Board Clerk
Date:_____________________________________
By_______________________________________
School Board Chair
By_______________________________________
School Board Clerk
Date:_____________________________________
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 916
By_______________________________________
School Board Chair
By_______________________________________
School Board Clerk
Date:______________________________________
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Board Packet - Northeast Metro 916

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