ITEM NUMBER: 5.C.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/14/2017
- Prepared By:
- Eric Hudspith
Item Type:
Action
Subject:
Personnel
Background:
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Steven Anderson - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Math Intervention Teacher at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Julie Carroll - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) School Nurse beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Claussen - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) EL Teacher at East High School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Kevin Cumberland - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at West High School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 4 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Derek Fennern - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at PrairieCare beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Forseth - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at West High School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Cassie Gospeter - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at Monroe Elementary School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Grant Hanson - 0.50 FTEs Continuous Improvement Coach (TOSA)/0.50 FTEs Art Teacher at East High School beginning July 1, 2017 and continuing through June 30, 2020. He will be compensated according to his placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Ellen Heiden - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Reading Intervention Teacher at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jessica Niedermayer - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Grade 4 Teacher at Washington Elementary School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Karon Sheldon - Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher at Hoover/Eagle Lake Elementary Schools for Annie Dahl beginning on or about September 17 and ending November 3, 2017. She will be placed at step 10 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Heather Stewart - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Grade 6 Science Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
The following will be Elementary Grade Level Leaders for the 2017-18 school year.
Kristin Bleick, Kindergarten
Jennifer Kluntz, Grade One
Dawn Dahline, Grade Two
Jamie Coon, Grade Three
Laura Linde, Grade Four
Sheila Busch, Grade Five
Amy Muehlenhardt, Art
Jennifer Berg, Counseling
Cindy Borth, EL
Tami Benson, Media Services
Jonathan Shevy/Claire Traynor, Music
Dianne Johns, Physical Education
Jenni Johnson, Special Education
The following will be 6-12 Department Chairpersons for the 2017-18 school year.
Art - Lorrie Schroeder
Business Education - Mary Berg
English Language Arts - Doug Mullins, Meredith Mayra/Megan Vogel Hoffman(shared position)
English Learners - Laura Mitchell
Family & Consumer Science - Laurie Hagberg
School Counseling - Holly Evans, Amanda Bomstad (Director and Chair)
Health - Kendra Hinz
Mathematics - Tim Roemhildt, Dana Patenaude
Media Services - Kari Healy
Music - Craig Kopetzki, Brady Krusemark
Physical Education - Mary Nelson
Science - Angie Williamson, Cheryl Ellstrom
Social Studies - Steve Baxa, Jane Ellingson/Lisa Welle (shared position)
Special Education - Anita Anderson-Bassett, Pam Loitz (Psychology), Molly Fox (Social
Work), Sandy Ewel/Beth Sachau (Speech - shared position)
Technology - Dave Stahl, Mark Zenk
World Language - Mary Jo Brindley, Cindy Mendez
APPOINTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Mandy Auringer - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Sarah Awe - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Kassie Blaschko - Second Cook at Franklin Elementary School for 7.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at step 2, classification A13 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Breanna Boyce - Long Term Substitute Sign Language Interpreter for Jessica Provancha for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7 and ending November 27, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $22.25 per hour.
Stephanie Charlton - Counseling Secretary at West High School beginning August 1, 2017. This position is 8 hours per day/5 days per week with a work-year of 213 days plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Mary Curtis - Receptionist at the Early Childhood Center beginning August 28, 2017 for 7.5 hours per day/Monday thru Thursday with a work-year of 140 days. She will be placed at step 2, classification A13 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
John Dabla - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Pierre Ellis - Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jill Enggren - Second Cook, Secondary at West High School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at the Second Cook, Secondary classification, step 2 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Cassandra Feucht - Transfer from ACES Child Care Assistant to ACES Site Supervisor at Monroe Elementary School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 15, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.50 per hour and will be eligible for Category I benefits.
Andrew Frentz - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cynthia Fuller - Paraprofessional in the Special Education ESY 2017 Summer School Program from July 24 through August 3, 2017. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jose Gomez - Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Tammy Hayes - LPN/Health Assistant at Bridges Community School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $18.29 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Tori Janda - Cook’s Helper at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at the Cook’s Helper classification, step 1 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Megan E. Johnson - Transfer from ACES Child Care Assistant to ACES Assistant Supervisor at Kennedy Elementary School beginning July 24, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.50 per hour for this assignment.
Marnie Kortuem - LPN/Health Assistant at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $18.29 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Julie Kreiselmeier - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Erin Krueger - General Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Renee Luedke - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Futures for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Aaron Marsh - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Seth Meyer - Transfer to the position of 8-hour Evening Custodian at Lincoln Community Center beginning August 1, 2017. He will be placed at his current step and classification on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule.
Cheryl Morris - Transfer from the position of Supervision and Security to Attendance/Assistant Principal Secretary at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 7, 2017. This position is full-time, 229-day work year, plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at step 2, classification B21 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Rachel Nelson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Raychelle Pedersen - Transfer from Attendance/Assistant Principal Secretary to the position of Secretary to the Principal at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 9, 2017. This is a 204 day work-year plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at classification B22, current step of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Sara Pfarr - Second Cook, Secondary at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at the Second Cook, Secondary classification, step 2 of the School Food Service Workers Association.
Rosangela Salinas - Special Education Paraprofessional in the Special Education ESY Summer Program from July 24 through August 3, 2017. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Taylor Saugstad - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/TH) beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Kelly Solomon - Camp Invention Paraprofessional from July 20-28, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.21 per hour for this assignment.
Morgan Solomon - Central Registration Specialist beginning August 3, 2017. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $37,585, prorated to $34,260.72 for 237 days for 2017-18. She will be eligible for category II benefits.
Samantha Tester - Transfer to the position of Second Cook, Secondary at Prairie Winds Middle School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 16, 2017. She will be placed on the Second Cook, Secondary classification, step 3 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Dylan Walter - Transfer from ACES Assistant Supervisor to ACES Supervisor at Kennedy Elementary School beginning July 17, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $11.75 per hour for this assignment.
Darlene Walters - Cook’s Helper at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will be placed at the Cook’s Helper classification, step 1 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Alexander Welter - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Emily Wilson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Hannah Achen - Increase in assignment from 0.96 FTEs to 1.0 FTES beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Ethan Anderson - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTES for the 1st semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
Jaynie Casey - Increase in teaching assignment from full-time for 1st semester only to 1.0 FTEs (0.667 FTEs Prairie Winds/0.333 FTEs at East) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carol Doering - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .32 FTEs to .38 FTEs (515 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Katie Eichhorst - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
Clarice Esslinger - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from .83 FTEs to .79 FTEs (1137 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wade French - Decrease in assignment from .767 FTEs to .75 FTEs at Central (.333 FTEs/East .417 FTEs) beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Nathan Hebeisen - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTES for the 1st semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
Jean Jurgenson - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .95 FTEs to .96 FTEs (1383 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Thomas Mitchell - Correct placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule to step 1 of the M lane beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Theresa Mosher - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .19 FTEs to .28 FTEs (403 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Liv Musel Staloch - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from 1.13 to 1.12 FTEs (1610 annual hours/approximately 35 hours per week for 46 weeks) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carol Nelson - Correct start date for her ABE Teaching assignment to September 11, 2017.
Kristen Simpson - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from .26 FTEs to .15 FTEs (222 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marilyn Solberg - Increase in ABE Teacher position from 1.0 FTEs to 1.05 FTEs (1518 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sara Stow - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
Katherine Sump - Increase in New Ulm Site Lead/ABE Teacher position from 1.0 FTEs to 1.06 FTEs (1533 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Tom Tacheny - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .26 FTEs to .30 FTEs (431 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ruth Tweto - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from .12 FTEs to .10 FTEs (148 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sarah Zimmerman - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Naimo Adan - Transfer from EL Paraprofessional to Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017.
Kristine Bachmann - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at ECC from 26 hours per week to 29.25 hours per week (3.25 hours F, 6.5 hours M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Rebecca Bernin - Transfer from the position of EL Paraprofessional to Intervention Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 5.75 hours per day/5 days per week for 150 days beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.68 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Mary Bobholz - Change in AOM Paraprofessional assignment at Monroe Elementary for 5.5 hours per day/4 days per week from 133 days to 129 days beginning September 7, 2017.
Megan Burkel - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at 5 C’s from 3 hours per day/4 days per week to 3 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Lourdes Chavez - Increase in NonClassroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School from 1 hour 45 minutes per day to 1 hour 55 minutes per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Britt Cline - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 22.75 hours per week to 24.5 hours per week (3.5 hours on M, 7 hours T/WTh )at MAPS Preschool ECC beginning September 7, 2017.
Maylis Dickey, ABE Teaching Assistant - Summer School assignment will be 3.25 hours per day/4 days per week from July 10-August 3, 2017. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year she will work 6 hours per day/4 days per week for a total of 878 annual hours and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Andrea Duncan - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Rosa Parks Elementary School from 6.58 hours per day to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Suzanne Eberhart - Increase in Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional assignment from 884.5 hours to 924 hours per year (M-Th 7 hours per day) with an additional 22 hours for classroom prep and special events at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning July 1 for the 2017-18 school year.
Kendra Erickson - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cindy Gawrych - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 6.25 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at West High School beginning September 5, 2017.
Jana Goedtel - Decrease in Title I Paraprofessional assignment from 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week to 5 hours per day/5 days per week for 150 days at Roosevelt Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Kim Gustavson - Transfer from the position of General Education Paraprofessional to Special Education Paraprofessional for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning September 7, 2017.
Marcia Hackbarth - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 7 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at West High School beginning September 5, 2017.
Elizabeth Hartman - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Loyola/Franklin Elementary School from 35 hours per week to 30.5 hours per week (3.5 hours F, 6.75 hours on M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Sheila Heiden - Transfer from the position of General Education Paraprofessional to Special Education Paraprofessional for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week at Kennedy Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Bailey Hofmeister - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground/Lunch) Paraprofessional assignment at Roosevelt Elementary School from 1.5 hours per day to 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Angie Johnston - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School to Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week, effective as of September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Courtney Jones - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional with Early Learning for 7 hours per day/4 days per week (M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Peggy Kotthoff - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at ECC from 13 hours per week to 26 hours per week (6.5/M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Rita Kump - Change in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Rosa Parks Elementary for 5 hours per day/5 days per week from 158 days to 157 days beginning September 7, 2017.
Jane Laven - Change in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Roosevelt for 5 hours per day/5 days per week from 160 days to 150 days beginning September 7, 2017.
Brittany Leidall - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Franklin Elementary School from 28 hours per week to 24.5 hours per week (3.5 hours M, 7 hours on T/W/Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Amy Luethmers - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 24.5 hours per week to 31.25 hours per week (6.25/5 days per week) moving from ECC to Kennedy Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Cynthia Lyons - Change in Intervention Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 5.5 hours per day4 days per week beginning September 7 through October 2, 2017 (13 days) and beginning October 3 through May 29, 2018 (116 days)she will work 5.75 hours per day/4 days per week.
Rose McGregor - Change in assignment from Classroom LPN to LPN Resource Nurse, Floater beginning September 5, 2017 for 7.25 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Melissa McGuire Fisher - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Eagle Lake Elementary School from 4.75 hours per day to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week and discontinue her assignment as Playground Supervisor for 1.5 hours per day beginning September 7, 2017.
Gail Malacek - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School from 1 hour 40 minutes per day to 1 hour 55 minutes per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Colleen Meagher - Decrease in LPN/Procedure Nurse assignment from 7 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at Washington Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Jonathan Morrow - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Eagle Lake Elementary School from 5 hours per day to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Alexander Mulari - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 23.5 hours per week to 21 hours per week (3.5 hours/M/W, 7 hours T/Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Zeinab Nur - Increase in Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional assignment from 323 hours to 944.5 hours per year (M/W 7 hours, 2 hours M eve, 6.75 hours T/Th) with an additional 22 hours for classroom prep and special events at the Family Learning Center beginning July 1 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Tammy Ochs - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to General Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Doug Pearson - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional assignment at Roosevelt Elementary School from 1.5 hours per day to 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Signey Peterson - Special Education Paraprofessional. Location change only from Franklin to Kennedy Elementary School beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Lori Rykhus - Special Education Paraprofessional. Location change only from Hoover to Kennedy Elementary School beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Jennifer Schmitt - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 6.75 hours per day a East High School to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Lisa Smith - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at the YMCA from 29.25 hours per week to 24.75 hours per week (3 hours T/Th, 6.25 hours on M/W/F) beginning September 7, 2017.
Julia Snelson - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $17.39 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Kelly Solomon - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.96 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Taylor Sorenson - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground Supervisor) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School from 1.5 hours per day/3 days per week to 1.75 hours per day/3 days per week (M-W-F) beginning September 7, 2017.
Mark Spangler - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at West High School from 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week to 6.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/Th) beginning September 5, 2017.
Michelene Spence - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Julie St. Peter - Transfer from Eagle Lake to Second Cook at Roosevelt Elementary School for 7 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be placed at her current classification and step on the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Alayna Stenzel - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional assignment at Kennedy Elementary School from 2 hours per day to 2.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Tessi Truebenbach - Transfer from Special Education LifeSkills Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School to Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.11 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cindy Westmark - Transfer from Structured Study Center at Prairie Winds Middle School to Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Miranda Wolff - Decrease her Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at the Family Learning Center to zero hours. She will continue in her assignment as MAPS Preschool Regular Education Paraprofessional.
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 2017-18 school year:
Cindy Borth, Brittany Boyum, Paula Buendorf, Adam Doll, Elizabeth Drahota, Joy Drexler, Josh Engel, Colleen Geffe-Dahle, Timothy Guldan, Elizabeth Hanson, Ashley Hawker, Jeffrey Helget, Jennifer Hillger, Miranda Hoffmann, Tiana Iverson, Patsy King, Paul Larson, Katherine Macgregor, Matthew Malay, Lisa Meyer, Margaret Mueller, Lindsey Northenscold, Karla Olmanson, Veronika Rodriguez, Casey Rose, Jennifer Steckel, Robert Stevermer, Jill Storm, Brittany Strauss, Greg Summers, Andrew Vander Linden, Caleb Watson, Matthew Weichert, Sandy Wiste
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Dan Blasl, Kindergarten Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 28 and ending September 29, 2017.
Annie Dahl, Physical Education Teacher at Hoover/Eagle Lake Elementary Schools has requested an unpaid leave beginning on or about September 18 and ending on or about November 3, 2017.
Joshua Engel, Physical Education Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on November 27 and ending December 22, 2017.
Joni Gilman, ABE Teacher, has requested an unpaid leave for the 2017-18 school year.
Rachel Gore, Grade 1 Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on November 27 and continuing through February 26, 2018.
Heather Hedin, School Nurse at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested an unpaid leave beginning September 12 and ending November 13, 2017.
Emily Ponwith, Grade 5 Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on or about October 30 and ending on or about January 22, 2018.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Ronald Schirmers, Director of Food Services, has submitted his resignation for purposes of retirement. His last date of employment will be October 31, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Emily Ball - Grade 1 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 20, 2017.
Mike Barger - Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School. Last date of employment will be August 18, 2017.
Shawna Coulter - Special Education Teacher at West High School. Last date of employment was August 4, 2017.
Melissa Haley - School Psychologist. Last date of employment July 31, 2017.
Andrew Runck - EL Teacher at East High School. Last date of employment July 19, 2017.
Tami Sellner - Choir Director at West High School. Last date of employment August 1, 2017.
Leah Shanks - School Counselor at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment will be August 21, 2017.
Michelle Westre - Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, has submitted her resignation for purposes of retirement. Last date of employment was July 24, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Rita Anderson - Playground Supervisor at Kennedy Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 25, 2017.
Jordan Arbo - Special Education/NonClassroom Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 31, 2017.
Chase Arndt - ACES Child Care Assistant and Playground Supervisor at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Zachary Bell - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 15, 2017.
Kelsey Bellig - ECFE/SR Teaching Assistant. Last date of employment was July 24, 2017.
Tammy Burman - Special Education Paraprofessional at Central High School. Last date of employment was July 31, 2017.
Alejandro Chacon - Cultural Liaison. Last date of employment will be July 28, 2017.
Cassidy Chapek - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional. Verbal resignation August 8, 2017.
Alyssa Clubb - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 25, 2017.
Tracy Crooks - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment July 11, 2017.
Alison Fradenburgh - LPN/Health Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 24, 2017.
Hannah Holt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 7, 2017.
Kasey Jacques - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be July 28, 2017. She will continue to sub in this position until she begins her teaching position on August 28, 2017.
Callie Jongbloedt - Special Education Paraprofessional Paraprofessional at Little Stars/ECC/5 C’s. Verbal resignation as of May 24, 2017.
Jenika Jongbloedt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 30, 2017.
Megan Lahti - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment was August 3, 2017.
Caitlin Langer - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Futures. Last date of employment was August 1, 2017. She will continue as a substitute.
Maggie McDonald - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 10, 2017.
Matthew Malaske - Special Education LifeSkills BI Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment was June 5, 2017.
Pat May, Cook’s Helper at West High School, has submitted her resignation for purposes of retirement. Her last date of employment will be September 15, 2017.
Terry Meschke - Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment was August 2, 2017.
Alexander Mulari - ACES Site Supervisor. Last date of employment was July 12, 2017. He will continue in his position as Parent Educator and Special Education Paraprofessional.
Amy Neils - Braillist. Last date of employment was August 3, 2017.
Karissa Nickels - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 4, 2017. She will be teaching at Rosa Parks beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Eric Schley - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was July 14, 2017.
Danica Schmidt - Special Education Paraprofessional at 5 C’s. Verbal resignation as of May 3, 2017.
Kara Schneidawind - General Education at Kennedy Elementary School, effective September 8, 2016. She will continue subbing in this position.
Bonnie Schruin - LPN Procedure Nurse, effective as of August 1, 2017.
Holly Stolp - Early Childhood Screener. Last date of employment was May 23, 2017.
Isaac Wadd - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was July 28, 2017.
Savanna Wilson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 31, 2017.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Maria Baxter-Nuamah - Discontinuance of position as Special Education Job Coach, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year.
Demerius Bennett - Connections Care Assistant, effective July 11, 2017.
Samantha Horbacz - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was July 21, 2017.
Steven Anderson - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Math Intervention Teacher at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Julie Carroll - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) School Nurse beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Claussen - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) EL Teacher at East High School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Kevin Cumberland - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at West High School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 4 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Derek Fennern - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at PrairieCare beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 1 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Forseth - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at West High School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Cassie Gospeter - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education Teacher at Monroe Elementary School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Grant Hanson - 0.50 FTEs Continuous Improvement Coach (TOSA)/0.50 FTEs Art Teacher at East High School beginning July 1, 2017 and continuing through June 30, 2020. He will be compensated according to his placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Ellen Heiden - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Reading Intervention Teacher at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jessica Niedermayer - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Grade 4 Teacher at Washington Elementary School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Karon Sheldon - Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher at Hoover/Eagle Lake Elementary Schools for Annie Dahl beginning on or about September 17 and ending November 3, 2017. She will be placed at step 10 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Heather Stewart - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Grade 6 Science Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 10 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule contingent upon obtaining licensure.
The following will be Elementary Grade Level Leaders for the 2017-18 school year.
Kristin Bleick, Kindergarten
Jennifer Kluntz, Grade One
Dawn Dahline, Grade Two
Jamie Coon, Grade Three
Laura Linde, Grade Four
Sheila Busch, Grade Five
Amy Muehlenhardt, Art
Jennifer Berg, Counseling
Cindy Borth, EL
Tami Benson, Media Services
Jonathan Shevy/Claire Traynor, Music
Dianne Johns, Physical Education
Jenni Johnson, Special Education
The following will be 6-12 Department Chairpersons for the 2017-18 school year.
Art - Lorrie Schroeder
Business Education - Mary Berg
English Language Arts - Doug Mullins, Meredith Mayra/Megan Vogel Hoffman(shared position)
English Learners - Laura Mitchell
Family & Consumer Science - Laurie Hagberg
School Counseling - Holly Evans, Amanda Bomstad (Director and Chair)
Health - Kendra Hinz
Mathematics - Tim Roemhildt, Dana Patenaude
Media Services - Kari Healy
Music - Craig Kopetzki, Brady Krusemark
Physical Education - Mary Nelson
Science - Angie Williamson, Cheryl Ellstrom
Social Studies - Steve Baxa, Jane Ellingson/Lisa Welle (shared position)
Special Education - Anita Anderson-Bassett, Pam Loitz (Psychology), Molly Fox (Social
Work), Sandy Ewel/Beth Sachau (Speech - shared position)
Technology - Dave Stahl, Mark Zenk
World Language - Mary Jo Brindley, Cindy Mendez
APPOINTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Mandy Auringer - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Sarah Awe - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Kassie Blaschko - Second Cook at Franklin Elementary School for 7.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at step 2, classification A13 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Breanna Boyce - Long Term Substitute Sign Language Interpreter for Jessica Provancha for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7 and ending November 27, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $22.25 per hour.
Stephanie Charlton - Counseling Secretary at West High School beginning August 1, 2017. This position is 8 hours per day/5 days per week with a work-year of 213 days plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at classification B21, step 1 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Mary Curtis - Receptionist at the Early Childhood Center beginning August 28, 2017 for 7.5 hours per day/Monday thru Thursday with a work-year of 140 days. She will be placed at step 2, classification A13 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
John Dabla - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Pierre Ellis - Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jill Enggren - Second Cook, Secondary at West High School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at the Second Cook, Secondary classification, step 2 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Cassandra Feucht - Transfer from ACES Child Care Assistant to ACES Site Supervisor at Monroe Elementary School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 15, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.50 per hour and will be eligible for Category I benefits.
Andrew Frentz - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cynthia Fuller - Paraprofessional in the Special Education ESY 2017 Summer School Program from July 24 through August 3, 2017. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Jose Gomez - Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Tammy Hayes - LPN/Health Assistant at Bridges Community School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $18.29 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Tori Janda - Cook’s Helper at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at the Cook’s Helper classification, step 1 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Megan E. Johnson - Transfer from ACES Child Care Assistant to ACES Assistant Supervisor at Kennedy Elementary School beginning July 24, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $11.50 per hour for this assignment.
Marnie Kortuem - LPN/Health Assistant at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $18.29 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Julie Kreiselmeier - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Erin Krueger - General Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Renee Luedke - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Futures for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Aaron Marsh - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Seth Meyer - Transfer to the position of 8-hour Evening Custodian at Lincoln Community Center beginning August 1, 2017. He will be placed at his current step and classification on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule.
Cheryl Morris - Transfer from the position of Supervision and Security to Attendance/Assistant Principal Secretary at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning August 7, 2017. This position is full-time, 229-day work year, plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at step 2, classification B21 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Rachel Nelson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Raychelle Pedersen - Transfer from Attendance/Assistant Principal Secretary to the position of Secretary to the Principal at Hoover Elementary School beginning August 9, 2017. This is a 204 day work-year plus 9 paid holidays. She will be placed at classification B22, current step of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Sara Pfarr - Second Cook, Secondary at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at the Second Cook, Secondary classification, step 2 of the School Food Service Workers Association.
Rosangela Salinas - Special Education Paraprofessional in the Special Education ESY Summer Program from July 24 through August 3, 2017. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Taylor Saugstad - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/TH) beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Kelly Solomon - Camp Invention Paraprofessional from July 20-28, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.21 per hour for this assignment.
Morgan Solomon - Central Registration Specialist beginning August 3, 2017. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-affiliated position with an annual salary of $37,585, prorated to $34,260.72 for 237 days for 2017-18. She will be eligible for category II benefits.
Samantha Tester - Transfer to the position of Second Cook, Secondary at Prairie Winds Middle School for 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning August 16, 2017. She will be placed on the Second Cook, Secondary classification, step 3 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Dylan Walter - Transfer from ACES Assistant Supervisor to ACES Supervisor at Kennedy Elementary School beginning July 17, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $11.75 per hour for this assignment.
Darlene Walters - Cook’s Helper at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will be placed at the Cook’s Helper classification, step 1 of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Alexander Welter - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Emily Wilson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Eagle Lake Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Hannah Achen - Increase in assignment from 0.96 FTEs to 1.0 FTES beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Ethan Anderson - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTES for the 1st semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
Jaynie Casey - Increase in teaching assignment from full-time for 1st semester only to 1.0 FTEs (0.667 FTEs Prairie Winds/0.333 FTEs at East) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carol Doering - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .32 FTEs to .38 FTEs (515 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Katie Eichhorst - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
Clarice Esslinger - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from .83 FTEs to .79 FTEs (1137 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wade French - Decrease in assignment from .767 FTEs to .75 FTEs at Central (.333 FTEs/East .417 FTEs) beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Nathan Hebeisen - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTES for the 1st semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
Jean Jurgenson - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .95 FTEs to .96 FTEs (1383 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Thomas Mitchell - Correct placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule to step 1 of the M lane beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Theresa Mosher - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .19 FTEs to .28 FTEs (403 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Liv Musel Staloch - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from 1.13 to 1.12 FTEs (1610 annual hours/approximately 35 hours per week for 46 weeks) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carol Nelson - Correct start date for her ABE Teaching assignment to September 11, 2017.
Kristen Simpson - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from .26 FTEs to .15 FTEs (222 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marilyn Solberg - Increase in ABE Teacher position from 1.0 FTEs to 1.05 FTEs (1518 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sara Stow - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
Katherine Sump - Increase in New Ulm Site Lead/ABE Teacher position from 1.0 FTEs to 1.06 FTEs (1533 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Tom Tacheny - Increase in ABE Teacher position from .26 FTEs to .30 FTEs (431 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ruth Tweto - Decrease in ABE Teacher position from .12 FTEs to .10 FTEs (148 annual hours) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sarah Zimmerman - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Naimo Adan - Transfer from EL Paraprofessional to Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017.
Kristine Bachmann - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at ECC from 26 hours per week to 29.25 hours per week (3.25 hours F, 6.5 hours M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Rebecca Bernin - Transfer from the position of EL Paraprofessional to Intervention Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 5.75 hours per day/5 days per week for 150 days beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.68 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Mary Bobholz - Change in AOM Paraprofessional assignment at Monroe Elementary for 5.5 hours per day/4 days per week from 133 days to 129 days beginning September 7, 2017.
Megan Burkel - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at 5 C’s from 3 hours per day/4 days per week to 3 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Lourdes Chavez - Increase in NonClassroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School from 1 hour 45 minutes per day to 1 hour 55 minutes per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Britt Cline - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 22.75 hours per week to 24.5 hours per week (3.5 hours on M, 7 hours T/WTh )at MAPS Preschool ECC beginning September 7, 2017.
Maylis Dickey, ABE Teaching Assistant - Summer School assignment will be 3.25 hours per day/4 days per week from July 10-August 3, 2017. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year she will work 6 hours per day/4 days per week for a total of 878 annual hours and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Andrea Duncan - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Rosa Parks Elementary School from 6.58 hours per day to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Suzanne Eberhart - Increase in Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional assignment from 884.5 hours to 924 hours per year (M-Th 7 hours per day) with an additional 22 hours for classroom prep and special events at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning July 1 for the 2017-18 school year.
Kendra Erickson - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cindy Gawrych - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 6.25 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at West High School beginning September 5, 2017.
Jana Goedtel - Decrease in Title I Paraprofessional assignment from 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week to 5 hours per day/5 days per week for 150 days at Roosevelt Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Kim Gustavson - Transfer from the position of General Education Paraprofessional to Special Education Paraprofessional for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning September 7, 2017.
Marcia Hackbarth - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 7 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at West High School beginning September 5, 2017.
Elizabeth Hartman - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Loyola/Franklin Elementary School from 35 hours per week to 30.5 hours per week (3.5 hours F, 6.75 hours on M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Sheila Heiden - Transfer from the position of General Education Paraprofessional to Special Education Paraprofessional for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week at Kennedy Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Bailey Hofmeister - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground/Lunch) Paraprofessional assignment at Roosevelt Elementary School from 1.5 hours per day to 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Angie Johnston - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School to Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week, effective as of September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Courtney Jones - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional with Early Learning for 7 hours per day/4 days per week (M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.99 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Peggy Kotthoff - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at ECC from 13 hours per week to 26 hours per week (6.5/M-Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Rita Kump - Change in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Rosa Parks Elementary for 5 hours per day/5 days per week from 158 days to 157 days beginning September 7, 2017.
Jane Laven - Change in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Roosevelt for 5 hours per day/5 days per week from 160 days to 150 days beginning September 7, 2017.
Brittany Leidall - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Franklin Elementary School from 28 hours per week to 24.5 hours per week (3.5 hours M, 7 hours on T/W/Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Amy Luethmers - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 24.5 hours per week to 31.25 hours per week (6.25/5 days per week) moving from ECC to Kennedy Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Cynthia Lyons - Change in Intervention Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 5.5 hours per day4 days per week beginning September 7 through October 2, 2017 (13 days) and beginning October 3 through May 29, 2018 (116 days)she will work 5.75 hours per day/4 days per week.
Rose McGregor - Change in assignment from Classroom LPN to LPN Resource Nurse, Floater beginning September 5, 2017 for 7.25 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Melissa McGuire Fisher - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Eagle Lake Elementary School from 4.75 hours per day to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week and discontinue her assignment as Playground Supervisor for 1.5 hours per day beginning September 7, 2017.
Gail Malacek - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School from 1 hour 40 minutes per day to 1 hour 55 minutes per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Colleen Meagher - Decrease in LPN/Procedure Nurse assignment from 7 hours per day to 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week at Washington Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Jonathan Morrow - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at Eagle Lake Elementary School from 5 hours per day to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Alexander Mulari - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 23.5 hours per week to 21 hours per week (3.5 hours/M/W, 7 hours T/Th) beginning September 7, 2017.
Zeinab Nur - Increase in Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional assignment from 323 hours to 944.5 hours per year (M/W 7 hours, 2 hours M eve, 6.75 hours T/Th) with an additional 22 hours for classroom prep and special events at the Family Learning Center beginning July 1 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Tammy Ochs - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to General Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Doug Pearson - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional assignment at Roosevelt Elementary School from 1.5 hours per day to 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Signey Peterson - Special Education Paraprofessional. Location change only from Franklin to Kennedy Elementary School beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Lori Rykhus - Special Education Paraprofessional. Location change only from Hoover to Kennedy Elementary School beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Jennifer Schmitt - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment from 6.75 hours per day a East High School to 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning September 7, 2017.
Lisa Smith - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at the YMCA from 29.25 hours per week to 24.75 hours per week (3 hours T/Th, 6.25 hours on M/W/F) beginning September 7, 2017.
Julia Snelson - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Roosevelt Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $17.39 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Kelly Solomon - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $16.96 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Taylor Sorenson - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground Supervisor) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School from 1.5 hours per day/3 days per week to 1.75 hours per day/3 days per week (M-W-F) beginning September 7, 2017.
Mark Spangler - Decrease in Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at West High School from 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week to 6.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/Th) beginning September 5, 2017.
Michelene Spence - Transfer from Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 6.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Julie St. Peter - Transfer from Eagle Lake to Second Cook at Roosevelt Elementary School for 7 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be placed at her current classification and step on the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Alayna Stenzel - Increase in NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional assignment at Kennedy Elementary School from 2 hours per day to 2.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
Tessi Truebenbach - Transfer from Special Education LifeSkills Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School to Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.11 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Cindy Westmark - Transfer from Structured Study Center at Prairie Winds Middle School to Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Minnesota School Employees Association salary schedule.
Miranda Wolff - Decrease her Special Education Paraprofessional assignment at the Family Learning Center to zero hours. She will continue in her assignment as MAPS Preschool Regular Education Paraprofessional.
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 2017-18 school year:
Cindy Borth, Brittany Boyum, Paula Buendorf, Adam Doll, Elizabeth Drahota, Joy Drexler, Josh Engel, Colleen Geffe-Dahle, Timothy Guldan, Elizabeth Hanson, Ashley Hawker, Jeffrey Helget, Jennifer Hillger, Miranda Hoffmann, Tiana Iverson, Patsy King, Paul Larson, Katherine Macgregor, Matthew Malay, Lisa Meyer, Margaret Mueller, Lindsey Northenscold, Karla Olmanson, Veronika Rodriguez, Casey Rose, Jennifer Steckel, Robert Stevermer, Jill Storm, Brittany Strauss, Greg Summers, Andrew Vander Linden, Caleb Watson, Matthew Weichert, Sandy Wiste
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Dan Blasl, Kindergarten Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 28 and ending September 29, 2017.
Annie Dahl, Physical Education Teacher at Hoover/Eagle Lake Elementary Schools has requested an unpaid leave beginning on or about September 18 and ending on or about November 3, 2017.
Joshua Engel, Physical Education Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on November 27 and ending December 22, 2017.
Joni Gilman, ABE Teacher, has requested an unpaid leave for the 2017-18 school year.
Rachel Gore, Grade 1 Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on November 27 and continuing through February 26, 2018.
Heather Hedin, School Nurse at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested an unpaid leave beginning September 12 and ending November 13, 2017.
Emily Ponwith, Grade 5 Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on or about October 30 and ending on or about January 22, 2018.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Ronald Schirmers, Director of Food Services, has submitted his resignation for purposes of retirement. His last date of employment will be October 31, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Emily Ball - Grade 1 Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 20, 2017.
Mike Barger - Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School. Last date of employment will be August 18, 2017.
Shawna Coulter - Special Education Teacher at West High School. Last date of employment was August 4, 2017.
Melissa Haley - School Psychologist. Last date of employment July 31, 2017.
Andrew Runck - EL Teacher at East High School. Last date of employment July 19, 2017.
Tami Sellner - Choir Director at West High School. Last date of employment August 1, 2017.
Leah Shanks - School Counselor at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment will be August 21, 2017.
Michelle Westre - Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, has submitted her resignation for purposes of retirement. Last date of employment was July 24, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Rita Anderson - Playground Supervisor at Kennedy Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 25, 2017.
Jordan Arbo - Special Education/NonClassroom Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 31, 2017.
Chase Arndt - ACES Child Care Assistant and Playground Supervisor at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Zachary Bell - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 15, 2017.
Kelsey Bellig - ECFE/SR Teaching Assistant. Last date of employment was July 24, 2017.
Tammy Burman - Special Education Paraprofessional at Central High School. Last date of employment was July 31, 2017.
Alejandro Chacon - Cultural Liaison. Last date of employment will be July 28, 2017.
Cassidy Chapek - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional. Verbal resignation August 8, 2017.
Alyssa Clubb - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 25, 2017.
Tracy Crooks - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment July 11, 2017.
Alison Fradenburgh - LPN/Health Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 24, 2017.
Hannah Holt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 7, 2017.
Kasey Jacques - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be July 28, 2017. She will continue to sub in this position until she begins her teaching position on August 28, 2017.
Callie Jongbloedt - Special Education Paraprofessional Paraprofessional at Little Stars/ECC/5 C’s. Verbal resignation as of May 24, 2017.
Jenika Jongbloedt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 30, 2017.
Megan Lahti - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment was August 3, 2017.
Caitlin Langer - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Futures. Last date of employment was August 1, 2017. She will continue as a substitute.
Maggie McDonald - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment August 10, 2017.
Matthew Malaske - Special Education LifeSkills BI Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment was June 5, 2017.
Pat May, Cook’s Helper at West High School, has submitted her resignation for purposes of retirement. Her last date of employment will be September 15, 2017.
Terry Meschke - Special Education Paraprofessional at West High School. Last date of employment was August 2, 2017.
Alexander Mulari - ACES Site Supervisor. Last date of employment was July 12, 2017. He will continue in his position as Parent Educator and Special Education Paraprofessional.
Amy Neils - Braillist. Last date of employment was August 3, 2017.
Karissa Nickels - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 4, 2017. She will be teaching at Rosa Parks beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Eric Schley - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was July 14, 2017.
Danica Schmidt - Special Education Paraprofessional at 5 C’s. Verbal resignation as of May 3, 2017.
Kara Schneidawind - General Education at Kennedy Elementary School, effective September 8, 2016. She will continue subbing in this position.
Bonnie Schruin - LPN Procedure Nurse, effective as of August 1, 2017.
Holly Stolp - Early Childhood Screener. Last date of employment was May 23, 2017.
Isaac Wadd - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was July 28, 2017.
Savanna Wilson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Last date of employment was July 31, 2017.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Maria Baxter-Nuamah - Discontinuance of position as Special Education Job Coach, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year.
Demerius Bennett - Connections Care Assistant, effective July 11, 2017.
Samantha Horbacz - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was July 21, 2017.
Recommended Action:
The Administration recommends approval of the Personnel items.