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ITEM NUMBER: 5.B.
School Board Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
09/07/2021
Prepared By:
John Lustig
Item Type:
Action

Subject:

Personnel

Background:

APPOINTMENTS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Kiana Arietta-Montes - Revised - ACES Site Supervisor at Franklin Elementary School beginning August 9, 2021. This is a non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $33,536.00 ($16.00 per hour) prorated to $29,952.00 for 234 days for 2021-22. She will be eligible for category I benefit.

APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Chelsea Anderson - Transfer to the position of Interim Dean of Students (TOSAS) at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 17, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule with a work year of 10 additional contract days per year.

Heather Anderson - ABE Teacher with the Adult Basic Education Program at Lincoln Community Center for 307 annual hours (0.21 FTEs) beginning September 13, 2021. She will be placed at step 8 of the B lane on the ABE Teacher salary schedule with an hourly rate of $33.44.

Jacquelyn Anderson - Rescind appointment to the position of Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Contract Substitute Teacher for Megan Hoffman at West High School beginning with the 2021-22 school year.

Sarah Bjorklund - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Haley Nicolai at Jefferson Elementary School beginning August 30 and ending October 20, 2021. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule. 

Kerrigan Chesney - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning August 23, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure. 

Claire Gilliat - Revised - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Jodi Evers at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 30 and ending November 11, 2021. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure. 

Casie Klockmann - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Kindergarten Teacher at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. She will be placed at step 6 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule. 

Kelly Krzmarzick - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Danielle Edstrom at Roosevelt Elementary School Beginning August 30 and ending November 19, 2021. He will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.

Kendra Lutteke - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at Franklin Elementary School beginning August 23, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule. 

Sarah Myer - Rescind appointment to the position of Long-term Substitute for Danielle Edstrom at Roosevelt Elementary School beginning with the 2021-22 school year.

Sara Pawlitschek - Rescind appointment to the position of Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning with the 2021-22 school year. 

Camielle Rykhus - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Contract Substitute for Megan Hoffman beginning August 30, 2021, and ending January 20, 2022. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule. 

Tristan Schissler - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. He will be placed at step 2 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.

Thomas Tacheny - ABE Teacher with the Adult Basic Education Program at Lincoln Community Center for 584 annual hours (0.39 FTEs) beginning August 23, 2021. He will be compensated according to his placement on the ABE Teacher salary schedule. 

Daniel Tinaglia - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) 5th Grade Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. He will be placed at step 6 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.

APPOINTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Paige Bryant - Special Education Level 3 Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $14.14. 

Carley Burns - ACES Child Care Assistant at Monroe Elementary School for 3 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.75 per hour.

Chastity Cheeseman - Non-Classroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $13.73.

Stacy Christensen - Health and Wellness Paraprofessional, Life Skills at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B22.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $16.95. 

Mustafa Dahir - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. He will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment.

Cassandra De La Cruz - Childcare Assistant Teacher at Lincoln Logs Learning Center for 6 hours per day/4 days per week beginning August 23, 2021. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.00 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.

Amy Desantiago - Early Learning Paraprofessional at the Family Learning Center for 3 hours per day/1 day per week beginning September 13, 2021. This is in addition to her Special Education Early Learning Paraprofessional assignment at the Family Learning Center. 

Mackenna Erickson - ACES Child Care Assistant at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/ 3 days per week beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.25 per hour.

Anna Erstad - Early Learning Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Center for 14.5 hours per week (3.5 T/F, 4.5 W, 3 TH) beginning September 13, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1, with an hourly rate of $13.73.  

Ellissa Good - ACES Child Care Assistant at Hoover Elementary School for 4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 2, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.

Jasmine Harris - ACES Child Care Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School for 3 hours per day/2 days per week beginning September 2, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.50 per hour. 

Rose Hazuka - Special Education Paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/ 3 days per week (M, W, F) beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $14.14. This is in addition to her ACES Child Care Assistant assignment. 

Mulki Hassan- Child Care Aide at Lincoln Logs Learning Center for 6 hours per day/4 days per week (M-TH) beginning August 31, 2021.  She will be compensated at the rate of $14.00 per hour and will be eligible for Category for 6-3-2 benefits, in addition, she will be a District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. She will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment. 

Maryan Hersi - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. She will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment.

Everett Johnson - Student Success Coach at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. He will be placed at classification B22, step 2, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $16.83. 

Brooke Jordan - ACES Child Care Assistant at Monroe Elementary School for 2 hours per day/3 days per week beginning August 23, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.25 per hour. 

Marnie Kortuem - LPN/Health Assistant at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 24, 2021. She will be placed at classification B23, step 4, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $22.76. 

Ashley Lindsay - Non-Classroom (Playground/Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $13.73. 

Emma Linse - ACES Child Care Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 4 hours per day/2 days per week beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.

Jordyn Manderscheid - Early Learning Special Education Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Center and Headstart for 10 hours per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1, with an hourly rate of $13.73, in addition, she will be an Early Learning Special Education Level 3 Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Center and Headstart for 10.5 hours per week beginning September 13, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21.5, step 1, with an hourly rate of $14.14 for this assignment. 

Amy Malvin - Non-Classroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 2.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $13.73. 

Anna Martin - Special Education DED/ASD Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $14.14

Michael McGuire - Non-Classroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. He will be placed at classification B21, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $13.73. 

Poola McMahon - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. She will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment.

Anissa Moussa - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. She will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment.

Jennifer Niles - Early Learning Paraprofessional at Kennedy Elementary School for 7 hours per day/4 days per week (M-TH) beginning September 13, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $13.73. 

Oman Oman - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. He will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment. This is in addition to his Special Education Paraprofessional and Non-Classroom (Playground/Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School assignments. 

Grace Perschbacher - Early Learning Special Education Paraprofessional at 5C’s Preschool for 13 hours per week (2.25 M-TH, 3 F) beginning September 9, 2021. She will be classified at B21, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $13.73, in addition, she will be an Early Learning Specialist Education Level 3 Paraprofessional at the Family Learning Center for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 13, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $14.14 for this assignment. 

Emily Price - ACES Child Care Assistant at Bridges Community School for 3 hours per day/3 days per week beginning September 2, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour. 

Samuel Pratt - ACES Child Care Assistant at Franklin Elementary School for 4-5 hours per day/ 5 days per week beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $11.25 per hour. 

Elder Romero-Mujica - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. He will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment.

Tate Rossmiller - Special Education Health and Wellness Paraprofessional at INSITE for 7 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 8, 2021. He will be placed at classification B22.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $16.95.

Brinly Simmons - Special Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B21.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $14.14. 
This is in addition to her ACES Child Care Assistant assignment. 

Sue Troutman - Special Education Health and Wellness Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be placed at classification B22.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association, with an hourly rate of $16.95. 

Changkouth Wie - District Interpreter for varied hours on an on-call basis beginning September 7, 2021. He will be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per hour for this assignment. This is in addition to his Student Success Coach at Prairie Winds Middle School assignment. 

Nancy Zamaniego - ABE Teaching Assistant with the Adult Basic Education Program at Lincoln Community Center for 2.5 hours per day/3 days per week beginning August 14, 2021. 

CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Amanda Carleton - Change in assignment from Mentor Coach (TOSA) to 5th Grade Teacher at Bridges Community School beginning July 1, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year.

Michelle Doering - Decrease in Early Learning Teacher assignment at Franklin Elementary School from 1358 annual hours to 1357 annual hours (0.94 FTEs) beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. 

Laurie Erstad - Increase in ECFE Parent Educator assignment at the Family Learning Center from 1519 annual hours to 1521.5 annual hours (1.05 FTEs) beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year.

Jamie Galinat - Increase in Early Childhood Preschool Teacher assignment at Rosa Parks Elementary School from 1398.5 annual hours to 1399.5 annual hours (0.97 FTEs) beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year.

Jenni Haug - Change in assignment from Special Education Mentor (TOSA) to Special Education Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. 

Shana Lang - Increase in Early Childhood Preschool Teacher assignment at the Family Learning Center from 1390.5 annual hours to 1391.5 annual hours (0.96 FTEs) beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year.

Jennifer E Johnson - Revised - ABE Teacher with the Adult Basic Education Program at Lincoln Community Center for 287 annual hours (0.20 FTEs) beginning September 13, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. 

Kristina Kullman - Adjust placement on the Teacher’s salary schedule to B, step 7 beginning with the 2021-22 school year.

Susan Osborne - Increase in Early Childhood Preschool Teacher assignment at the Early Childhood Center from 579.5 annual hours to 588 annual hours (0.40 FTEs) beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. 

Linda Souder Davis - Increase in Early Childhood Preschool Teacher assignment at Franklin Elementary School from 1398 annual hours to 1399.5 annual hours (0.97 FTEs) beginning August 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year.

CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Randi Baier - Change in assignment from ACES Child Care Assistant at Kennedy Elementary School to ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute for varied hours beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. 

Madelyn Begalka - Change in assignment from ACES Child Care Assistant at Kennedy Elementary School to ACES Site Supervisor at Washington Elementary School for 4-6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.

Monique Bertrand - Change in classification as Special Education DCD Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School from B21 to B21.5 beginning September 10, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Errin Brudwick - Change is classification as Special Education ASD Paraprofessional from B21 to B21.5 beginning September 8, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Breanna Cashin - Increase in assignment as Non-Classroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School from 1.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/TH) to 1 hour per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. 

Kloey Christiansen - Change in assignment from ACES Child Care Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School to ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute for varied hours beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022.

Andrew Cress - Change is classification as Special Education ASD Paraprofessional from B21 to B21.5 beginning September 8, 2021. He will be compensated according to his placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Amy Desantiago - Change in assignment from Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional, classification B21, for 1.5 hours per day and Special Education Paraprofessional, classification B21.5, for 7 hours per day/4 days per week to Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional, classification B21, for  3.5 hours per day/3 days per week and Special Education Paraprofessional, classification B21.5, for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week at the Family Learning Center beginning September 10, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Hailey Eastburn - Change in assignment from ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute at Hoover Elementary School to ACES Child Care Assistant at Bridges Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 30, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. 

Jennifer Filfili- Decrease in assignment as Regular Education Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Center from 7 hours per day/4 days per week (M-TH) to 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week (M-TH) beginning September 13, 2021.

Zachariah Gabrielsen - Change in assignment from Custodial Engineer, Level 3 at Bridges Community School to District Maintenance Level 1 beginning August 30, 2021. He will be placed at classification B23, step 5 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $22.50 per hour.

Rebecca Guss - Change in assignment from ACES Child Care Assistant at Roosevelt Elementary School to ACES Child Care Substitute beginning August 23, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022.

Amanda Kuttner - Change in assignment from Special Education Early Learning Paraprofessional - classification B21, for 3.35 hours per day/3 days per week to Special Education Early Learning Level 3 Paraprofessional - classification B21.5, for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week at the Family Learning Center beginning September 13, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Michele Machado - Change is classification as Special Education ASD Paraprofessional from B21 to B21.5 beginning September 8, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Patrick McCall - Voluntary change in assignment from Custodial Engineer level 3, classification B22,  to Evening Custodian, classification A13 at Washington Elementary School beginning September 1, 2021. He will be compensated at the rate of $21.10 per hour ($18.70 base + $0.95 longevity + $0.45 boilers license) in accordance with the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule.

Melissa McGuire Fisher - Change in assignment from Special Education Resource Paraprofessional, classification B21, to Student Success Coach classification B22 at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning September 10, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule

Taylor Nixt - Change in assignment from ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute at Hoover Elementary School to ACES Site Supervisor at Bridges Community School for 5-6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 18, 2021, and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.00 per hour.

Jeremy Osborne - Change in assignment as Special Education Early Learning Paraprofessional - classification B21 to Special Education Early Learning Level 3 Paraprofessional - classification B21.5 at Franklin Elementary School beginning September 13, 2021. He will be compensated according to his placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Mindy Peterson - Change is classification as Special Education ASD Paraprofessional from B21 to B21.5 beginning September 8, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Miranda Petzel - Change in assignment from Evening Custodian, classification A13, to Custodial Engineer level 3, classification B22, at Washington Elementary School beginning September 1, 2021. She will be compensated at the rate of $19.40 per hour in accordance with the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule.

Leisa Rahm - Change in assignment from Special Education Resource Paraprofessional, classification B21, for 4 hours per day/5 days per week at Kennedy Elementary School to  Special Education DCD Paraprofessional, classification B21.5, for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week at Franklin Elementary School beginning September 10, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Megan Schenk - Voluntary reduction in assignment from Special Education Student Success Coach classification B22.5 at Futures to Non-Classroom (Playground) Paraprofessional classification B21 at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 10, 2021. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

Cain Sims - Change in assignment from 4-Hour Day Custodian at Rosa Parks Elementary School to 4-Hour Evening Custodian at Bridges Community School beginning August 30, 2021. He will be compensated according to his placement on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $16.90 per hour.

Kent Wawrzynaik - Change is classification as Special Education ASD Paraprofessional from B21 to B21.5 beginning September 8, 2021. He will be compensated according to his placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.

REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Jeanne Fitterer - Revised leave as Kindergarten Teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act beginning November 23, and returning to work on February 15, 2022.

Brett Riss - Adjust Board approved leave beginning September 2, and returning to work on October 18, 2021.

Mikala Simon - Extend Board-approved leave, returning to work on November 29, 2021.

REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Sunshine Matutino - Revised, Attendance Secretary at Prairie Winds Middle School, has requested intermittent leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022.

RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Jenna Carlson -5th Grade Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be August 19, 2021.

Pamela Femrite - Special Education Resource Teacher at Franklin Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. Her last date of employment will be August 23, 2021.

RESIGNATIONS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Stacie Brinkman - LPN/Health Assistant at East High School, has submitted a resignation. Her last date of employment will be August 25, 2021.

Cassandra De La Cruz - Early Learning Special Education Paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School, has submitted her resignation in order to accept the position of Childcare Assistant Teacher at Lincoln Logs Learning Center. Her last date of employment will be August 3, 2021.

Haley Ling - Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be June 4, 2021. 

Anna Kempton - Revise, ACES Child Care Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. Her last date of employment will be August 20, 2021. She will continue in her Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School assignment.

Rebecca Sharon - Special Education Resource Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be June 4, 2021. 

Nichole Smith - Student Success Coach at Dakota Meadows Middle School, has submitted a resignation. Her last date of employment will be June 4, 2021. 

Maxine Taylor - Health and Wellness Paraprofessional at Futures, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be August 24, 2021.

Wendy Zehm - Special Education Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be May 28, 2021.
 

Recommended Action:

The Administration recommends the approval of the personnel items.