ITEM NUMBER: 5.C.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/12/2019
- Prepared By:
- Eric Hudspith
Item Type:
Action
Subject:
Personnel
Background:
APPOINTMENTS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Rebecca Bailey - Transfer to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board beginning August 26, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day, 12-month position with an annual salary of $54,435 which includes her duties as Deputy Clerk (prorated to $46,124.31 for 222 days for 2019) and she will be eligible for category II benefits.
Sarah Morrison - Transfer from K-12 Literacy Coordinator to the position of Interim Professional Development Coordinator beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2020. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position. She will be compensated at her current rate of pay and category III benefits for this assignment.
Jessica O’Brien - Achievement and Integration Engagement Coordinator beginning August 12, 2019. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $82,682 (prorated to $73,214.60 for 232 days for 2019-20) and she will be eligible for category III benefits.
Beverly Peters - Payroll Specialist beginning August 1, 2019. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $48,938 (prorated to $44,642.81 for 239 days for 2019-20) for 2019-20 and she will be eligible for category II benefits.
Elizabeth Rossow - Transfer to the position of full-time, 12-month 8 hour per day ACES Site Supervisor at Franklin Elementary School beginning August 1, 2019. This is a non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $33,536 (prorated to $30,592 for 239 days for 2019-20) and she will be eligible for category I benefits.
APPOINTMENTS (ADMINISTRATIVE)
Andy Krause - Assistant Principal at West High School beginning August 1, 2019. He will be placed at the Assistant Senior High Principal classification, step 3 on the Principals Association salary schedule with an annual salary of $112,414 (prorated to $102,545.60 for 239 days for 2019-20).
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Bridgette Altmann - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Grade 2 Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Brittany Bowman - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Birth-2 at the Family Learning Center beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane of the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Meghan Burmeister - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Kindergarten Teacher at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Kay Dedinsky - Long Term Substitute for Heather Brand at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 26 and continuing through November 27, 2019. She will be placed at step 10 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Forseth - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education DCD Teacher at West High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jill Gause - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs EL Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Michael Green - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Chemical Health Counselor at Central High/Freedom/ Secondary Schools beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 5 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jennifer Grosland - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Behavior Support Teacher-Elementary at Futures beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Brent Grossman - Correct start date for long term substitute assignment to begin September 5 and end November 18, 2019.
Katy Grovom - Part-time, 0.80 FTEs Reading and Math Intervention Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019. She will be placed at step 6 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Stephen Hueser - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Special Education Teacher at Central High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Isaac Johnson - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs School Counselor at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Gretta Krier - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs School Social Worker at Roosevelt/Rosa Parks/Franklin/Monroe Schools beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Erin Krueger - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs EL Teacher at Washington Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B+15 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Cassandra Lane - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Grade 5 Teacher at Washington Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jennifer Leslie - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Mathematics Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Renee Luedke - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Resource Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Ricky Mariner - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Behavior Support Teacher at West High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Sean O’Connell - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Science Teacher at East High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Sara Pawlitschek - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Special Education Resource Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Kirsten Prunty - Secondary MSU, M Field Experience Mentor (TOSA) beginning August 1, 2019 and continuing through June 30, 2023. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Abigail Roemhildt - Rescind appointment to the position of Grade 2 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School that was to begin August 26, 2019.
Angelica Rogers - Part-time, 0.67 FTEs Spanish Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Lindsey Schull - Part-time, 0.80 FTEs Reading and Math Intervention Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 beginning with the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Darwin Silva - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Teacher at Futures beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Todd Substad - Correct start date for long term substitute assignment to September 5 and ending October 11, 2019.
Nicholas Vieau - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Contract Substitute Physical Education Teacher at East High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Kyle Wirth - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Behavior Support Teacher at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Lara Zimmerli - transfer from MAPS Preschool Teacher to full-time, 1.00 FTEs Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, 3-5 at the Family Learning Center beginning with the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 4 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
APPOINTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Pamela Allen - Infant Care Provider with the TAPP Daycare at Central High School beginning August 26, 2019 for approximately 38.5 hours per week working on student contact days. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.00 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Cassandra Anderson - NonClassroom (Playground/Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour.
Andrew Bauer - Full-time, 8-hour per day Evening Custodian (Tuesday-Saturday) at East High School beginning August 19, 2019. He will be placed at classification A13, step 1 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $14.66.
Breanna Boyce - Sign Language Interpreter at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 4, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $22.50 per hour and will be eligible for Benefits for Interpreters/Braillists.
Carol Bredesen - Transfer to the position of Counseling Secretary at East High School beginning August 5, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day assignment with a work-year of 213 days plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at current step, classification B21 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Kelly Chiet - Assistant Teacher with the ABE Program at Lincoln Logs Learning Center for 6 hours per day/4 days per week beginning August 12, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.41 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Courtney Coates - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/1 day per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour.
Carole-Anne Crump - Volunteer Placement Specialist at Lincoln Community Center beginning August 26, 2019. This position works 25 hours per week with a work-year of 191 days. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.50 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Brook Edlund - Special Education Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jody Frederick - Special Education Student Success Coach at Kennedy Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Lacey Hagen - Secretary at Futures beginning August 5, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day position with a work-year of 200 days and 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at step 1, classification B21 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Sarah Haman - Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Ryan Hannegrefs - Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Rahmo Hassan - Student Success Coach at Franklin Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jessica Henrichs - Paraprofessional in the Special Education ESY 2019 from July 30 through August 8, 2019. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Mary Hlavac - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Kalley Kendall - Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Sandra Kinsella - Secretary to the Director of Facilities beginning July 29, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day, 12-month position and she will be placed at classification B22, step 5 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Anna Lunak - Special Education LifeSkills Student Success Coach at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Rebecca McDaniel - Transfer from Special Education LifeSkills Student Success Coach to Special Education Intervener at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $20 per hour and will be eligible for Benefits for Sign Language Interpreter/Braillist.
Rhea Melby - Special Education Student Success Coach at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Reanna Milbrett - Student Success Coach at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Carli Nelson - Student Success Coach at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Paige Nixt - ACES Child Care Assistant at Hoover Elementary School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 12, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Taylor Nixt - ACES Child Care Assistant at Hoover Elementary School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 12, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Jack Norris - ACES Child Care Assistant for 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 24 and ending August 23, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour.
Emily Peterson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Ashley Rolland - ACES Child Care Assistant at Franklin Elementary School for 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 17 and ending August 23, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Janaye Rouillard - ACES Child Care Assistant at Lincoln Community Center for 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 25 and ending August 23, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.75 per hour.
Kari Scholz - Media Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019 and NonClassroom (Playground/Lunch) Paraprofessional for 1 hour per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be placed at classification A13, step 1 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule with a work year of 180 days for her Media Assistant position and will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour for her NonClassroom Paraprofessional assignment.
Jesse Seguin - Lead Groundskeeper beginning July 8, 2019. This is a full-time, 8 hours per day, 12-month position and he will be placed at step 3, classification A13 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $15.88.
Zachary Stackurski - Changing from NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks to Student Success Coach at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $16.64 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jim Vin - Special Education Student Success Coach at East High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Lisa Wachtel - Special Education Student Success Coach at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Changkuoth Wie - Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jill Wood - Transfer from Assistant Teacher to Lead Teacher at Lincoln Logs Learning Center for 7 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 1, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.25 per hour and she will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Nasra Ibrahim - Change in work-year from 240 days to full-time, 8 hours per day, 12-month beginning July 1, 2019. She will receive an annual salary of $51,000.
The following School/Community Liaisons will receive an annual salary of $51,000 beginning July 1, 2019.
Hani Abdirizak, Harbi Hassan
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Theresa Calsbeek - Increase in assignment from 0.60 FTEs to 1.00 FTEs beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Megan L. Fitzloff - Transfer from 0.8 Intervention Teacher to full-time, 1.00 FTES Grade 2 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Connie Long - Increase in assignment from 0.80 FTEs to 1.00 FTEs beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Ryan Sauve - Increase in assignment from 0.500 FTEs to 0.67 FTEs beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Samuel Stier - Adjust salary placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule to step 7 of the M lane beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
The ABE Teachers listed below will work the following hours (FTEs) for 2019-20:
Bette Blaisdell - 641 annual hours (0.45 FTEs)
Linda Bosworth - 901 annual hours (.63 FTEs)
Carol Doering - 454 annual hours (.32 FTEs)
Heather Fitzsimmons - 46 annual hours (.03 FTEs)
Kurt Schroeder - 95 annual hours (.06)
Sarah Scott - 901 annual hours (0.63 FTEs)
LuAnn Sting - 552 annual hours (.38 FTEs)
Rebecca Strom - 870 annual hours (.60 FTEs)
Tom Tacheny - 377 annual hours (.26 FTEs)
Ruth Tweto - 760 annual hours (.53 FTEs)
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Emilee Anderson - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 27.75 hours per week to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at West High School beginning September 3, 2019.
William Anderson III - Voluntary transfer from Head Custodial Engineer to full-time, 8-hour per day Evening Custodian at Jefferson Elementary School beginning September 1, 2019. He will be placed at classification A13, current step on the Maintenance and Custodial Association salary schedule.
Kristin Diekmann - Change in assignment from 3.13 hours per day as a Special Education Student Success Coach and 3.12 hours per day as a Special Education Paraprofessional to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Bridges Community School beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $14.01.
Amanda Goblirsch - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School to Special Education Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $19.03 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Nerissa Hoag - Transfer to the position of Cook Manager-Elementary at Hoover Elementary School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 1, 2019. She will be placed at classification B21, current step of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Morgan Kingsley - Change in ACES Child Care Assistant assignment to 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week at Kennedy Elementary School beginning August 1 through August 23, 2019.
Amy Luethmers - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to Student Success Coach at Kennedy Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.64 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cynthia Lyons - Change in assignment from Intervention Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School to Special Education Paraprofessional at Kennedy Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $21.13 in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Annette Perry - Decrease in Special Education LifeSkills Student Success Coach assignment from 7 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning September 5, 2019.
LuAnn Shoop - Decrease in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Washington Elementary School from 6 hours per day/4 days per week for 143 days to 135 days beginning September 5, 2019.
Glen Shouts - Transfer from Supervision and Security to Student Success Coach for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at East High School beginning September 4, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $16.64 in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Greg Thompson - Transfer from Evening Custodian at Jefferson Elementary School to Custodian in Charge of Building - Level 1 at West High School beginning July 22, 2019. He will be placed at classification B22-Level 1, step 3 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $19.25.
Kelli Woelfel - Transfer from Secretary to the Director of Facilities to ABE Secretary beginning July 29, 2019. She will remain on the same step and classification on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
ADVANCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS TO TENURE STATUS
The administration recommends that the School Board take formal action to advance the following probationary teachers to tenure status beginning with the 2019-20 school year:
Leah Anderson, Jeanine Backer, Melissa Brueske, Elizabeth Champlin, Carole Chapman, Alexandra Christian, Alicia Corbett, Tracie Denney, Laura Duflo, Jeff Ehmke, Danielle Elker, Samantha Gertner, Trisha Hasty, Elizabeth Holmgren, Julie Hoppe, Emily Hudspith, Amanda Kroehler, Jamie Mack, Theresa Mosher, Annika Olivo, Julia O’Neil, Sarah Payne, Kayla Peterson, Angela Rickbeil, Kim Stevermer, Stacy Vilt, Lexi White, Parker Winning, Kristin Zimmerman
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Linda Becker, Intervention Teacher at Rosa Parks ELementary School, has requested an unpaid leave for the 2019-20 school year.
Jennie Helget, Special Education Teacher at West High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on September 9 and returning to work December 9, 2019.
Alison Manderfeld, Special Education Teacher at Futures, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on October 31 and returning to work March 26, 2020.
Gina Vanselow, Grade 1 Teacher at Washington Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on or about January 15 and returning to work March 30, 2020.
Brianne Wiese, Teacher at West High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on December 13 and returning to work March 16, 2020.
Mark Wiese, Teacher at West High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on March 16 and returning to work April 20, 2020.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Kristin Edwards - Special Education Student Success Coach at Roosevelt Elementary School has requested an unpaid leave for the 2019-20 school year so that she can accept a teaching position for the school year.
Kevin Schirmers, Head Custodian at Kennedy Elementary School, has requested an intermittent leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 21 and ending on or about November 13, 2019.
Kimberly Schultz Yanez - Extend Board approved leave through September 6, 2019.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Joe Urban - Information Systems Support Technician, effective as of August 1, 2019.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Grant Hanson - Art Teacher/Continuous Improvement Coach at East High School. Last date of employment August 6, 2019.
Tyler Johnson - Special Education Teacher at East High School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
Hallie Sipe - Grade 4 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, effective as of July 29, 2019.
RESIGNATIONS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Trisha Anderson - Student Success Coach at Monroe Elementary School. Last date of employment July 20, 2019. May continue as a substitute paraprofessional.
Gabriella Arias - Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional. Last date of employment August 6, 2019.
Sarah Barta - Non-Classroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School. Last date of employment July 2, 2019.
Maddie Begalka - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 14, 2019.
Monique Bertrand - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment August 8, 2019.
Sarah Blasing - Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment July 25, 2019.
Carolee Blegen - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Ashley Braun - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Julie Brunet - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School. Last date of employment July 29, 2019.
Maggie Chouanard - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Thomas Delgado - Special Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 1, 2019.
Coody Eckhardt- ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Stephanie Edgeton - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019. She will continue in the position of special education teacher.
Alexis Ellereck - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Megan Ellerbeck - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 15, 2019.
Andrew Frentz - Special Education Student Success Coach at West High School. Last date of employment July 15, 2019.
Daniela Galindo - NonClassrom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School. Verbal resignation effective as of October 10, 2018.
Rebecca Gentry - Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School. Last date of employment July 31, 2019.
Megan Gilbertson - Revise ACES Child Care Assistant last date of employment to August 22, 2019
Karisa Glade - Secretary at Futures. Last date of employment August 2, 2019.
Breckin Grinnell - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute. Last date of employment July 25, 2019.
Tessa Guffey - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Rebecca Guss - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Helen Healy - Clerical POS Operator at Roosevelt Elementary School, effective as of July 22, 2019.
Jordan Hinz - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Karlie Hoehn - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Hannah Holt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Brianna Hoppe - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 20, 2019.
Ronette Hornick - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019. She will continue as Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional assignment.
Bailey Ites - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Ashley Jacobson - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School. Last date of employment July 23, 2019.
Megan Johnson - ACES Seasonal Site Supervisor. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Savannah Johnson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Brooke Jones - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Coope Jones - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Benjamin Kiecker -ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment in this position was July 16, 2019. He will continue in his paraprofessional assignment.
Ellie Kleist - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 8, 2019.
Kallen Knott - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 16, 2019.
Caleb Kubista - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Chelsey Lieffring - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 16, 2019.
Shanaya Luecht - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment July 27, 2019.
Aidan McGraw - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 15, 2019.
Tiffany McCabe - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Last date of employment July 11, 2019.
Claire McIntire - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Christine Manteufel - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 16, 2019.
Jason March - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School. Effective as of August 1, 2019.
Aaron Marsh - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Cheryl Morris - Counseling Secretary at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment was July 21, 2019.
Carly Nelson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 14, 2019.
Paige Nixt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 19, 2019.
Lindsay Olson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Beret Ouren - Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional. Last date of employment was May 30, 2019.
Taylor Peterson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Caroline Point - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment July 17, 2019.
Alexandra Rivers - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 22, 2019.
Olivia Rivers - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Carter Roles - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Katelyn Royce - Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School, effective July 12, 2019 so that she can accept a teaching position.
Kristine Rude - Special Education Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School. Last date of employment August 5, 2019.
Nicole Sandmann - Media Assistant at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment July 24, 2019.
Darwin Silva - Paraprofessional on unpaid leave for the 2018-10 school year, effective July 9, 2019 so that he can continue in his teaching assignment.
Kelly Solomon - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019. She will continue in her Student Success Coach assignment.
Michelene Spence - Student Success Coach at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Last date of employment July 23, 2019.
Emma Stieve - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 22, 2019.
Marilee Tellez Gomez - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Michael Thursby - Director of Mankato Area ‘77 Lancers’ marching band, effective as of July 16, 2019.
Courtney Toft - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment July 11, 2019.
Delaney Weir - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Mara Weller - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 22, 2019.
Marissa Wensel - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School, effective July 12, 2019.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Isabelle LeBlanc Walz - ACES Child Care Assistant, effective as of July 22, 2019.
Emma Rentas Clift - ACES Child Care Assistant, effective July 16, 2019.
TERMINATION OF ASSIGNMENT (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Jacob Briggs - Reading Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School due to eliminating math and reading intervention classes, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
Rebecca Bailey - Transfer to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board beginning August 26, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day, 12-month position with an annual salary of $54,435 which includes her duties as Deputy Clerk (prorated to $46,124.31 for 222 days for 2019) and she will be eligible for category II benefits.
Sarah Morrison - Transfer from K-12 Literacy Coordinator to the position of Interim Professional Development Coordinator beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2020. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position. She will be compensated at her current rate of pay and category III benefits for this assignment.
Jessica O’Brien - Achievement and Integration Engagement Coordinator beginning August 12, 2019. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $82,682 (prorated to $73,214.60 for 232 days for 2019-20) and she will be eligible for category III benefits.
Beverly Peters - Payroll Specialist beginning August 1, 2019. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $48,938 (prorated to $44,642.81 for 239 days for 2019-20) for 2019-20 and she will be eligible for category II benefits.
Elizabeth Rossow - Transfer to the position of full-time, 12-month 8 hour per day ACES Site Supervisor at Franklin Elementary School beginning August 1, 2019. This is a non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $33,536 (prorated to $30,592 for 239 days for 2019-20) and she will be eligible for category I benefits.
APPOINTMENTS (ADMINISTRATIVE)
Andy Krause - Assistant Principal at West High School beginning August 1, 2019. He will be placed at the Assistant Senior High Principal classification, step 3 on the Principals Association salary schedule with an annual salary of $112,414 (prorated to $102,545.60 for 239 days for 2019-20).
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Bridgette Altmann - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Grade 2 Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Brittany Bowman - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Birth-2 at the Family Learning Center beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane of the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Meghan Burmeister - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Kindergarten Teacher at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Kay Dedinsky - Long Term Substitute for Heather Brand at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 26 and continuing through November 27, 2019. She will be placed at step 10 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Forseth - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education DCD Teacher at West High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jill Gause - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs EL Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Michael Green - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Chemical Health Counselor at Central High/Freedom/ Secondary Schools beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 5 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jennifer Grosland - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Behavior Support Teacher-Elementary at Futures beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Brent Grossman - Correct start date for long term substitute assignment to begin September 5 and end November 18, 2019.
Katy Grovom - Part-time, 0.80 FTEs Reading and Math Intervention Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019. She will be placed at step 6 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Stephen Hueser - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Special Education Teacher at Central High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Isaac Johnson - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs School Counselor at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Gretta Krier - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs School Social Worker at Roosevelt/Rosa Parks/Franklin/Monroe Schools beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Erin Krueger - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs EL Teacher at Washington Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B+15 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Cassandra Lane - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Grade 5 Teacher at Washington Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jennifer Leslie - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Mathematics Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Renee Luedke - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Resource Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Ricky Mariner - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Behavior Support Teacher at West High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Sean O’Connell - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Science Teacher at East High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Sara Pawlitschek - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Special Education Resource Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Kirsten Prunty - Secondary MSU, M Field Experience Mentor (TOSA) beginning August 1, 2019 and continuing through June 30, 2023. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Abigail Roemhildt - Rescind appointment to the position of Grade 2 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School that was to begin August 26, 2019.
Angelica Rogers - Part-time, 0.67 FTEs Spanish Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Lindsey Schull - Part-time, 0.80 FTEs Reading and Math Intervention Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 26, 2019 beginning with the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Darwin Silva - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Teacher at Futures beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Todd Substad - Correct start date for long term substitute assignment to September 5 and ending October 11, 2019.
Nicholas Vieau - Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Contract Substitute Physical Education Teacher at East High School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Kyle Wirth - Full-time, 1.00 FTES Special Education Behavior Support Teacher at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 26, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Lara Zimmerli - transfer from MAPS Preschool Teacher to full-time, 1.00 FTEs Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, 3-5 at the Family Learning Center beginning with the 2019-20 school year. She will be placed at step 4 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
APPOINTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Pamela Allen - Infant Care Provider with the TAPP Daycare at Central High School beginning August 26, 2019 for approximately 38.5 hours per week working on student contact days. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.00 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Cassandra Anderson - NonClassroom (Playground/Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour.
Andrew Bauer - Full-time, 8-hour per day Evening Custodian (Tuesday-Saturday) at East High School beginning August 19, 2019. He will be placed at classification A13, step 1 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $14.66.
Breanna Boyce - Sign Language Interpreter at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 4, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $22.50 per hour and will be eligible for Benefits for Interpreters/Braillists.
Carol Bredesen - Transfer to the position of Counseling Secretary at East High School beginning August 5, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day assignment with a work-year of 213 days plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at current step, classification B21 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Kelly Chiet - Assistant Teacher with the ABE Program at Lincoln Logs Learning Center for 6 hours per day/4 days per week beginning August 12, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.41 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Courtney Coates - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/1 day per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour.
Carole-Anne Crump - Volunteer Placement Specialist at Lincoln Community Center beginning August 26, 2019. This position works 25 hours per week with a work-year of 191 days. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.50 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Brook Edlund - Special Education Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jody Frederick - Special Education Student Success Coach at Kennedy Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Lacey Hagen - Secretary at Futures beginning August 5, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day position with a work-year of 200 days and 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at step 1, classification B21 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Sarah Haman - Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Ryan Hannegrefs - Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Rahmo Hassan - Student Success Coach at Franklin Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jessica Henrichs - Paraprofessional in the Special Education ESY 2019 from July 30 through August 8, 2019. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Mary Hlavac - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Kalley Kendall - Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Sandra Kinsella - Secretary to the Director of Facilities beginning July 29, 2019. This is a full-time, 8-hour per day, 12-month position and she will be placed at classification B22, step 5 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Anna Lunak - Special Education LifeSkills Student Success Coach at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Rebecca McDaniel - Transfer from Special Education LifeSkills Student Success Coach to Special Education Intervener at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $20 per hour and will be eligible for Benefits for Sign Language Interpreter/Braillist.
Rhea Melby - Special Education Student Success Coach at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Reanna Milbrett - Student Success Coach at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Carli Nelson - Student Success Coach at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Paige Nixt - ACES Child Care Assistant at Hoover Elementary School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 12, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Taylor Nixt - ACES Child Care Assistant at Hoover Elementary School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 12, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Jack Norris - ACES Child Care Assistant for 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 24 and ending August 23, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour.
Emily Peterson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Ashley Rolland - ACES Child Care Assistant at Franklin Elementary School for 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 17 and ending August 23, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Janaye Rouillard - ACES Child Care Assistant at Lincoln Community Center for 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning July 25 and ending August 23, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.75 per hour.
Kari Scholz - Media Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019 and NonClassroom (Playground/Lunch) Paraprofessional for 1 hour per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be placed at classification A13, step 1 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule with a work year of 180 days for her Media Assistant position and will be compensated at the rate of $13.26 per hour for her NonClassroom Paraprofessional assignment.
Jesse Seguin - Lead Groundskeeper beginning July 8, 2019. This is a full-time, 8 hours per day, 12-month position and he will be placed at step 3, classification A13 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $15.88.
Zachary Stackurski - Changing from NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks to Student Success Coach at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $16.64 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jim Vin - Special Education Student Success Coach at East High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Lisa Wachtel - Special Education Student Success Coach at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Changkuoth Wie - Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.89 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jill Wood - Transfer from Assistant Teacher to Lead Teacher at Lincoln Logs Learning Center for 7 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 1, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.25 per hour and she will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Nasra Ibrahim - Change in work-year from 240 days to full-time, 8 hours per day, 12-month beginning July 1, 2019. She will receive an annual salary of $51,000.
The following School/Community Liaisons will receive an annual salary of $51,000 beginning July 1, 2019.
Hani Abdirizak, Harbi Hassan
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Theresa Calsbeek - Increase in assignment from 0.60 FTEs to 1.00 FTEs beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Megan L. Fitzloff - Transfer from 0.8 Intervention Teacher to full-time, 1.00 FTES Grade 2 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Connie Long - Increase in assignment from 0.80 FTEs to 1.00 FTEs beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Ryan Sauve - Increase in assignment from 0.500 FTEs to 0.67 FTEs beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Samuel Stier - Adjust salary placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule to step 7 of the M lane beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
The ABE Teachers listed below will work the following hours (FTEs) for 2019-20:
Bette Blaisdell - 641 annual hours (0.45 FTEs)
Linda Bosworth - 901 annual hours (.63 FTEs)
Carol Doering - 454 annual hours (.32 FTEs)
Heather Fitzsimmons - 46 annual hours (.03 FTEs)
Kurt Schroeder - 95 annual hours (.06)
Sarah Scott - 901 annual hours (0.63 FTEs)
LuAnn Sting - 552 annual hours (.38 FTEs)
Rebecca Strom - 870 annual hours (.60 FTEs)
Tom Tacheny - 377 annual hours (.26 FTEs)
Ruth Tweto - 760 annual hours (.53 FTEs)
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Emilee Anderson - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 27.75 hours per week to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at West High School beginning September 3, 2019.
William Anderson III - Voluntary transfer from Head Custodial Engineer to full-time, 8-hour per day Evening Custodian at Jefferson Elementary School beginning September 1, 2019. He will be placed at classification A13, current step on the Maintenance and Custodial Association salary schedule.
Kristin Diekmann - Change in assignment from 3.13 hours per day as a Special Education Student Success Coach and 3.12 hours per day as a Special Education Paraprofessional to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Bridges Community School beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $14.01.
Amanda Goblirsch - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School to Special Education Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School for 7.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 3, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $19.03 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Nerissa Hoag - Transfer to the position of Cook Manager-Elementary at Hoover Elementary School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 1, 2019. She will be placed at classification B21, current step of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Morgan Kingsley - Change in ACES Child Care Assistant assignment to 6-8 hours per day/5 days per week at Kennedy Elementary School beginning August 1 through August 23, 2019.
Amy Luethmers - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to Student Success Coach at Kennedy Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.64 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cynthia Lyons - Change in assignment from Intervention Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School to Special Education Paraprofessional at Kennedy Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2019. She will be compensated at the rate of $21.13 in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Annette Perry - Decrease in Special Education LifeSkills Student Success Coach assignment from 7 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning September 5, 2019.
LuAnn Shoop - Decrease in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Washington Elementary School from 6 hours per day/4 days per week for 143 days to 135 days beginning September 5, 2019.
Glen Shouts - Transfer from Supervision and Security to Student Success Coach for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at East High School beginning September 4, 2019. He will be compensated at the rate of $16.64 in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Greg Thompson - Transfer from Evening Custodian at Jefferson Elementary School to Custodian in Charge of Building - Level 1 at West High School beginning July 22, 2019. He will be placed at classification B22-Level 1, step 3 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $19.25.
Kelli Woelfel - Transfer from Secretary to the Director of Facilities to ABE Secretary beginning July 29, 2019. She will remain on the same step and classification on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
ADVANCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS TO TENURE STATUS
The administration recommends that the School Board take formal action to advance the following probationary teachers to tenure status beginning with the 2019-20 school year:
Leah Anderson, Jeanine Backer, Melissa Brueske, Elizabeth Champlin, Carole Chapman, Alexandra Christian, Alicia Corbett, Tracie Denney, Laura Duflo, Jeff Ehmke, Danielle Elker, Samantha Gertner, Trisha Hasty, Elizabeth Holmgren, Julie Hoppe, Emily Hudspith, Amanda Kroehler, Jamie Mack, Theresa Mosher, Annika Olivo, Julia O’Neil, Sarah Payne, Kayla Peterson, Angela Rickbeil, Kim Stevermer, Stacy Vilt, Lexi White, Parker Winning, Kristin Zimmerman
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Linda Becker, Intervention Teacher at Rosa Parks ELementary School, has requested an unpaid leave for the 2019-20 school year.
Jennie Helget, Special Education Teacher at West High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on September 9 and returning to work December 9, 2019.
Alison Manderfeld, Special Education Teacher at Futures, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on October 31 and returning to work March 26, 2020.
Gina Vanselow, Grade 1 Teacher at Washington Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on or about January 15 and returning to work March 30, 2020.
Brianne Wiese, Teacher at West High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on December 13 and returning to work March 16, 2020.
Mark Wiese, Teacher at West High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on March 16 and returning to work April 20, 2020.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Kristin Edwards - Special Education Student Success Coach at Roosevelt Elementary School has requested an unpaid leave for the 2019-20 school year so that she can accept a teaching position for the school year.
Kevin Schirmers, Head Custodian at Kennedy Elementary School, has requested an intermittent leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 21 and ending on or about November 13, 2019.
Kimberly Schultz Yanez - Extend Board approved leave through September 6, 2019.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Joe Urban - Information Systems Support Technician, effective as of August 1, 2019.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Grant Hanson - Art Teacher/Continuous Improvement Coach at East High School. Last date of employment August 6, 2019.
Tyler Johnson - Special Education Teacher at East High School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
Hallie Sipe - Grade 4 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, effective as of July 29, 2019.
RESIGNATIONS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Trisha Anderson - Student Success Coach at Monroe Elementary School. Last date of employment July 20, 2019. May continue as a substitute paraprofessional.
Gabriella Arias - Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional. Last date of employment August 6, 2019.
Sarah Barta - Non-Classroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School. Last date of employment July 2, 2019.
Maddie Begalka - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 14, 2019.
Monique Bertrand - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment August 8, 2019.
Sarah Blasing - Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment July 25, 2019.
Carolee Blegen - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Ashley Braun - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Julie Brunet - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School. Last date of employment July 29, 2019.
Maggie Chouanard - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Thomas Delgado - Special Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 1, 2019.
Coody Eckhardt- ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Stephanie Edgeton - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019. She will continue in the position of special education teacher.
Alexis Ellereck - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Megan Ellerbeck - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 15, 2019.
Andrew Frentz - Special Education Student Success Coach at West High School. Last date of employment July 15, 2019.
Daniela Galindo - NonClassrom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School. Verbal resignation effective as of October 10, 2018.
Rebecca Gentry - Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School. Last date of employment July 31, 2019.
Megan Gilbertson - Revise ACES Child Care Assistant last date of employment to August 22, 2019
Karisa Glade - Secretary at Futures. Last date of employment August 2, 2019.
Breckin Grinnell - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute. Last date of employment July 25, 2019.
Tessa Guffey - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Rebecca Guss - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Helen Healy - Clerical POS Operator at Roosevelt Elementary School, effective as of July 22, 2019.
Jordan Hinz - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Karlie Hoehn - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Hannah Holt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Brianna Hoppe - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 20, 2019.
Ronette Hornick - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019. She will continue as Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional assignment.
Bailey Ites - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Ashley Jacobson - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School. Last date of employment July 23, 2019.
Megan Johnson - ACES Seasonal Site Supervisor. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Savannah Johnson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Brooke Jones - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Coope Jones - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Benjamin Kiecker -ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment in this position was July 16, 2019. He will continue in his paraprofessional assignment.
Ellie Kleist - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 8, 2019.
Kallen Knott - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 16, 2019.
Caleb Kubista - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Chelsey Lieffring - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 16, 2019.
Shanaya Luecht - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment July 27, 2019.
Aidan McGraw - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 15, 2019.
Tiffany McCabe - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Last date of employment July 11, 2019.
Claire McIntire - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Christine Manteufel - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 16, 2019.
Jason March - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School. Effective as of August 1, 2019.
Aaron Marsh - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Cheryl Morris - Counseling Secretary at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment was July 21, 2019.
Carly Nelson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 14, 2019.
Paige Nixt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 19, 2019.
Lindsay Olson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Beret Ouren - Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional. Last date of employment was May 30, 2019.
Taylor Peterson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 9, 2019.
Caroline Point - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment July 17, 2019.
Alexandra Rivers - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 22, 2019.
Olivia Rivers - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Carter Roles - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 21, 2019.
Katelyn Royce - Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School, effective July 12, 2019 so that she can accept a teaching position.
Kristine Rude - Special Education Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School. Last date of employment August 5, 2019.
Nicole Sandmann - Media Assistant at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment July 24, 2019.
Darwin Silva - Paraprofessional on unpaid leave for the 2018-10 school year, effective July 9, 2019 so that he can continue in his teaching assignment.
Kelly Solomon - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019. She will continue in her Student Success Coach assignment.
Michelene Spence - Student Success Coach at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Last date of employment July 23, 2019.
Emma Stieve - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 22, 2019.
Marilee Tellez Gomez - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Michael Thursby - Director of Mankato Area ‘77 Lancers’ marching band, effective as of July 16, 2019.
Courtney Toft - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment July 11, 2019.
Delaney Weir - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 23, 2019.
Mara Weller - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 22, 2019.
Marissa Wensel - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School, effective July 12, 2019.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Isabelle LeBlanc Walz - ACES Child Care Assistant, effective as of July 22, 2019.
Emma Rentas Clift - ACES Child Care Assistant, effective July 16, 2019.
TERMINATION OF ASSIGNMENT (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Jacob Briggs - Reading Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School due to eliminating math and reading intervention classes, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
Recommended Action:
The Administration recommends approval of the personnel items.