ITEM NUMBER: 6.B.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/07/2022
- Prepared By:
- John Lustig
Item Type:
Subject:
Personnel
Background:
APPOINTMENTS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Deanna Valenzuela - Central Registration Specialist beginning February 2, 2022. This is a Non-Affiliated position with an annual salary of $42,198.48 prorated to $17,299.76 for 107 days. She will be eligible for Category II benefits.
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Nancy Altmann - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) School Social Worker at Futures beginning February 14, 2022. She will be placed at step 3 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jay Brockman - Part-time (0.65 FTEs) 3rd Grade Reading/Math Teacher at Monroe Elementary School beginning February 7 and ending June 6, 2022. He will be placed at step 10 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Camielle Spielman - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Julie Risto at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning January 25 and ending March 25, 2022. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Diane Substad - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Makenzie Evans at Monroe Elementary School beginning April 14 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be placed at step 10 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Lucas Westman - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) School Social Worker at Dakota Meadows Middle School and Prairie Winds Middle School beginning February 21, 2022. He will be placed at step 3 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
APPOINTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Robin Aberg - Nutrition Services Secretary beginning February 7, 2022. This is a full-time, 12-month 8 hour per day position. She will be placed at classification B21, step 4 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $17.55.
Alexis Avalos - 8-Hour Evening Custodian at Prairie Winds Middle School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning February 2, 2022. He will be placed at classification A13, step 2 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $16.15.
Samuel Clark - ACES Child Care Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 18 and ending June 3, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Abigail Lampert - ACES Child Care Assistant Roosevelt Elementary School for 4 hours per day/4 days per week beginning January 31 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.75 per hour.
Erika Mendez - ABE Intern for the Adult Basic Education Program for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week (266 annual hours) beginning January 31, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.95 per hour.
Paige Miller - ACES Child Care Assistant at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 4 hours per day/3 days per week beginning January 27 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.75 per hour.
Cammi Nordmeyer - ACES Child Care Assistant at Franklin Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Anthony Roberts - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute at Kennedy Elementary School on an on-call basis beginning February 14 and ending June 3, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Kallie Schneider - ACES Child Care Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School for 4-5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Lillianna Swenson - ACES Child Care Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 4 hours per day/3 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Bradley Weyiouanna - American Indian Program Specialist for the District for up to 10 hours per week beginning February 7, and ending June 6, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $25.72 per hour.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Adam Arnst - Increase in assignment as Physical Education Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Timothy Meegan - Increase in assignment as Social Studies Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester only of the 2021-22 school year.
Mary Nelson - Increase in assignment as Physical Education Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Nicholas Yenser - Increase in assignment as Physical Education Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Camielle Spielman - Adjust end date to January 21, 2022, for her Contract Substitute assignment at West High School.
REQUESTS FOR SALARY LANE ADVANCEMENT (INSTRUCTIONAL)
In accordance with the terms of the agreement between the Mankato Teachers Association and the District, teachers have submitted their requests for salary lane advancement. Each of these requests has been reviewed and a list of those qualifying for salary lane advancement for January of the 2021-22 school year is shown below. The salary lane advancements will be retroactive to January 1, 2022, of the 2021-22 school year. The Administration recommends that the Board approve the salary lane advancements.
NAME FROM TO
Kristin Baty M M+30
Hayley Endersbe M M+30
Adam Hanson M M+30
Lisa Jackson M+30 M+45
Brandon Klemme M M+30
Emily Lowry M+30 M+45
Emily Molenaar B B+30
Wendy Palmer M M+30
Rachael Sather M M+30
Andria Swafford B+15 B+30
Rebecca Zenk B+15 B+30
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Abdifatah Aden - Adjust classification to B22 for his Student Success Coach assignment at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning December 16, 2021.
Kimberly Gustavson - Adjust salary placement to step 5 of the A13 classification on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule beginning November 30, 2021.
Kayla Haugen - Change in assignment from ACES Interim Site Supervisor to ACES Assistant Site Supervisor at Monroe Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 3 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
Jazmin Portillo - Change in assignment from Aces Child Care Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School to ACES Interim Site Supervisor at Washington Elementary School for 5-6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.00 per hour.
Claire Queensland - Rescind appointment as Interim Site Supervisor at Roosevelt Elementary School for 4-5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 20 and ending February 3, 2022. She will continue as ACES Child Care Assistant at Roosevelt Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE (NON-AFFILIATED)
Meghan Eberhart - Instruction Technology Coordinator, has requested leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act beginning February 2 and continuing for a period of 12 work weeks, then continuing with unpaid leave until returning to work on May 2, 2022.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Burhan Ahmed - Rescind request for unpaid leave beginning January 31, 2022.
Jeanne Fitterer - Adjust return date to February 14, 2022, for Board approved leave.
RESIGNATIONS ((ADMINISTRATIVE)
Carmen Daniels-Molter - Principal at Dakota Meadows Middle School, has submitted her resignation for the purpose of retirement. Her last date of employment will be June 30, 2022.
RESIGNATION (NON-AFFILIATED)
Trisha Hood - Personnel Specialist for the district, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be March 1, 2022.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Hannah Gerling - 5th Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be June 6, 2022.
Donald Krusemark - Health/Physical Education Teacher at West High School, has submitted his resignation for the purpose of retirement. His last date of employment will be June 6, 2022.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Kya Christiansen - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be January 12, 2022.
Elise Eichers - Health & Wellness Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be February 1, 2022.
Grace Guetschow - ACES Child Care Assistant at Roosevelt Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be January 27, 2022.
Connie Hulscher - Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper in the district’s Business Office, has submitted her resignation for the purpose of retirement. Her last date of employment will be February 11, 2022.
Sunshine Matutino - Student Information Secretary at West High School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be February 8, 2022.
Mark McCarthy - Evening Custodian at Washington Elementary School, has submitted his resignation for the purpose of retirement. His last date of employment will be February 28, 2022.
Deanna Valenzuela - Central Registration Specialist beginning February 2, 2022. This is a Non-Affiliated position with an annual salary of $42,198.48 prorated to $17,299.76 for 107 days. She will be eligible for Category II benefits.
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Nancy Altmann - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) School Social Worker at Futures beginning February 14, 2022. She will be placed at step 3 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jay Brockman - Part-time (0.65 FTEs) 3rd Grade Reading/Math Teacher at Monroe Elementary School beginning February 7 and ending June 6, 2022. He will be placed at step 10 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Camielle Spielman - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Julie Risto at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning January 25 and ending March 25, 2022. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Diane Substad - Long-term Substitute Teacher for Makenzie Evans at Monroe Elementary School beginning April 14 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be placed at step 10 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Lucas Westman - Full-time (1.0 FTEs) School Social Worker at Dakota Meadows Middle School and Prairie Winds Middle School beginning February 21, 2022. He will be placed at step 3 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
APPOINTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Robin Aberg - Nutrition Services Secretary beginning February 7, 2022. This is a full-time, 12-month 8 hour per day position. She will be placed at classification B21, step 4 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $17.55.
Alexis Avalos - 8-Hour Evening Custodian at Prairie Winds Middle School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning February 2, 2022. He will be placed at classification A13, step 2 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $16.15.
Samuel Clark - ACES Child Care Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 18 and ending June 3, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Abigail Lampert - ACES Child Care Assistant Roosevelt Elementary School for 4 hours per day/4 days per week beginning January 31 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.75 per hour.
Erika Mendez - ABE Intern for the Adult Basic Education Program for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week (266 annual hours) beginning January 31, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.95 per hour.
Paige Miller - ACES Child Care Assistant at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 4 hours per day/3 days per week beginning January 27 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.75 per hour.
Cammi Nordmeyer - ACES Child Care Assistant at Franklin Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Anthony Roberts - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute at Kennedy Elementary School on an on-call basis beginning February 14 and ending June 3, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $11.00 per hour.
Kallie Schneider - ACES Child Care Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School for 4-5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Lillianna Swenson - ACES Child Care Assistant at Washington Elementary School for 4 hours per day/3 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Bradley Weyiouanna - American Indian Program Specialist for the District for up to 10 hours per week beginning February 7, and ending June 6, 2022. He will be compensated at the rate of $25.72 per hour.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Adam Arnst - Increase in assignment as Physical Education Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Timothy Meegan - Increase in assignment as Social Studies Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester only of the 2021-22 school year.
Mary Nelson - Increase in assignment as Physical Education Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Nicholas Yenser - Increase in assignment as Physical Education Teacher at East High School from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs beginning January 24, 2022, for the 2nd semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Camielle Spielman - Adjust end date to January 21, 2022, for her Contract Substitute assignment at West High School.
REQUESTS FOR SALARY LANE ADVANCEMENT (INSTRUCTIONAL)
In accordance with the terms of the agreement between the Mankato Teachers Association and the District, teachers have submitted their requests for salary lane advancement. Each of these requests has been reviewed and a list of those qualifying for salary lane advancement for January of the 2021-22 school year is shown below. The salary lane advancements will be retroactive to January 1, 2022, of the 2021-22 school year. The Administration recommends that the Board approve the salary lane advancements.
NAME FROM TO
Kristin Baty M M+30
Hayley Endersbe M M+30
Adam Hanson M M+30
Lisa Jackson M+30 M+45
Brandon Klemme M M+30
Emily Lowry M+30 M+45
Emily Molenaar B B+30
Wendy Palmer M M+30
Rachael Sather M M+30
Andria Swafford B+15 B+30
Rebecca Zenk B+15 B+30
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Abdifatah Aden - Adjust classification to B22 for his Student Success Coach assignment at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning December 16, 2021.
Kimberly Gustavson - Adjust salary placement to step 5 of the A13 classification on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule beginning November 30, 2021.
Kayla Haugen - Change in assignment from ACES Interim Site Supervisor to ACES Assistant Site Supervisor at Monroe Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 3 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
Jazmin Portillo - Change in assignment from Aces Child Care Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School to ACES Interim Site Supervisor at Washington Elementary School for 5-6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 25 and ending June 3, 2022. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.00 per hour.
Claire Queensland - Rescind appointment as Interim Site Supervisor at Roosevelt Elementary School for 4-5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning January 20 and ending February 3, 2022. She will continue as ACES Child Care Assistant at Roosevelt Elementary School for 3-4 hours per day/5 days per week.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE (NON-AFFILIATED)
Meghan Eberhart - Instruction Technology Coordinator, has requested leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act beginning February 2 and continuing for a period of 12 work weeks, then continuing with unpaid leave until returning to work on May 2, 2022.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Burhan Ahmed - Rescind request for unpaid leave beginning January 31, 2022.
Jeanne Fitterer - Adjust return date to February 14, 2022, for Board approved leave.
RESIGNATIONS ((ADMINISTRATIVE)
Carmen Daniels-Molter - Principal at Dakota Meadows Middle School, has submitted her resignation for the purpose of retirement. Her last date of employment will be June 30, 2022.
RESIGNATION (NON-AFFILIATED)
Trisha Hood - Personnel Specialist for the district, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be March 1, 2022.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Hannah Gerling - 5th Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be June 6, 2022.
Donald Krusemark - Health/Physical Education Teacher at West High School, has submitted his resignation for the purpose of retirement. His last date of employment will be June 6, 2022.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Kya Christiansen - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be January 12, 2022.
Elise Eichers - Health & Wellness Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be February 1, 2022.
Grace Guetschow - ACES Child Care Assistant at Roosevelt Elementary School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be January 27, 2022.
Connie Hulscher - Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper in the district’s Business Office, has submitted her resignation for the purpose of retirement. Her last date of employment will be February 11, 2022.
Sunshine Matutino - Student Information Secretary at West High School, has submitted her resignation. Her last date of employment will be February 8, 2022.
Mark McCarthy - Evening Custodian at Washington Elementary School, has submitted his resignation for the purpose of retirement. His last date of employment will be February 28, 2022.
Recommended Action:
The Administration recommends the approval of the personnel items.