ITEM NUMBER: 5.B.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/05/2017
- Prepared By:
- Eric Hudspith
Item Type:
Action
Subject:
Personnel
Background:
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Martha Birkholz - Long Term Substitute School Nurse for Heather Hedin beginning September 12 and ending November 13, 2017. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Linda Bosworth - ABE Teacher for 0.65 FTEs (931 annual hours) beginning September 11, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $25.71 per hour in accordance with her placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jill Gause - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) EL Teacher at Rosa Parks/East High School (0.5 FTEs Rosa - 0.5 FTEs East first semester, 1.0 FTES East second semester) beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 9 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Bonnie Gomez Torres - EL Teacher at East High School part-time (0.50 FTEs for 100 days) and then full-time (1.0 FTEs for 91 days) beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Patricia Marzinske - Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher for Amber Leonhardi at Jefferson Elementary School beginning September 5 and ending November 20, 2017. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Susan Osborne - School Readiness, Early Learning Teacher at Franklin Elementary School for 1.02 FTEs (1476 annual hours) beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at Step 6 of the Teachers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $25.71.
Marcia Ranft - Long Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher for Kayla Engel at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning September 7 and ending November November 21, 2017. Beginning November 27 through February 26, 2018 she will Long Term Substitute Grade 1 for Rachel Gore at Rosa Parks Elementary School. She will be placed at step 5 of the B Lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jennifer Seys - Long Term Substitute Grade 4 Teacher for Tricia Conetta at Hoover Elementary School beginning September 5 and ending October 18, 2017. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jonathan Shevy - Grade Level Leader for Music for the 2017-18 school year. Claire Baker will not be sharing this position.
Peter Tinaglia - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 3 ofthe B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
APPOINTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Zubeyda Abdirahman - 4-Hour Custodian Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning September 5, 2017. She will be placed at step 1, classification A13 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $13.99.
Adalis Arias - Media Assistant at East High School beginning August 30, 2017. This position is for 7 hours per day/5 days per week with a work year of 180 days plus 5 paid holidays. She will be placed at step 1, classification A13 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule. Adalis will also work 1 hour per day/5 days per week as Media Tech Support. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.80 per hour for this assignment.
Denise Balbach - 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 $12.73 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Raymie Benjamin - Transfer from the position of Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at East High School for 7 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He 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.
Jordan Bergren - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/Th) beginning September 7, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Connie Betz - Cook’s Helper at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will be placed at step 2 of the Cook’s Helper classification on the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Sara Brave Heart - ABE Teaching Assistant for 5 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 11, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.00 per hour. She will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Kristina Carlson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Early Learning for 3 hours per day/5 day 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.
Liliana Cartagena - Spanish Speaking Liaison - Districtwide beginning August 28, 2017 for 5 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated at the rate of $17.55 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Alaina Christnagel - Special Education LifeSkills Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High 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.
Patrick Clark - Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at East High School for 7 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.
Sharon Dinsmore - Special Education Paraprofessional at Kennedy 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.
Edmund Douglas - Special Education 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 $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Ross Ewert - Transfer from Lead Evening Custodian at East High School to the position of 8-hour Evening Custodian at Kennedy Elementary School beginning August 28, 2017. He will be placed at his current step and classification on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $17.22.
Daniela Galindo - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Nydia Gambles - Media Assistant at Washington Elementary School beginning September 1, 2017. This position is for 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week with a work year of 180 days. She will be placed at step 1, classification A13 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Timothy Gemlo - Supervision and Security at West High School for 7 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.
Lisa George - Cook’s Helper at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will placed at step 1, Cook’s Helper classification of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Mavis Gieser - Transfer from Cook’s Helper at West to Second Cook at Eagle Lake Elementary School For 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will be placed on her current step, Second Cook classification of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Debra Groebner - Transfer from Clerical Assistant/POS Operator at Hoover Elementary to the position of Media Assistant at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week with a work year of 180 days beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at her current step, classification A13 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Mahamed Hassan - NonClassroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 2.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 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.
Walton James - Rescind appointment to the position of Evening Custodian at East High School that was to begin August 28, 2017.
Kayla Johnson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Kennedy 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.
Stephanie Johnston - Assistant Teacher at Lincoln Logs Learning Center-Lincoln ABE for 7 hours per day/4 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.51 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Sydney Loomis - Special Education Paraprofessional - Early Learning at Montessori and HeadStart for 27 hours per week (7 hrs M/W 6.5 T/Th) beginning September 11, 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.
Kelly Meehling - 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.
Nell Musolf - General Education (Read 180) Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 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.
Anna Nelson - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Amber Nicholson - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 1 hour 55 minutes per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Lindsey Olsen - Supervision and Security at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 7.5 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.
Yasin Omar - Special Education 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 $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Darian Otto - Transfer to the position of full-time, 8-hour Evening Custodian at Jefferson Elementary School beginning August 21, 2017. He will be placed at his current step and classification on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule.
Maria Palmer - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6.75 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.
Randall Palmer - Supervision and Security at West High School for 7 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.
Gabrielle Peterson - Special Education Paraprofessional at ECC for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week (M-Th) 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.
Amanda Reasor - Special Education Paraprofessional - Early Learning for 3.5 hours per day/3 days per week (M/W/F) beginning September 11, 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.
Clayton Reedstrom - Cook’s Helper at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be placed at step 2, Cook’s Helper classification on the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Angelica Rogers - General Education/NonClassroom (Playground/Lunch) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 5 hours per day/5 days per week for 160 days as General Education Paraprofessional and 1.5 hours per day/5 days per week as NonClassroom Paraprofessional for a total of 6.5 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.
Kristine Schimek - Intervention Paraprofessional for 3 hours per day/5 days per week for 170 days and NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.13 per hour for assignment as Intervention Para and $12.36 per hour for her duties as NonClassroom Paraprofessional in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Logan Schock - EL 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 $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Simone Schulz - Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional at the Family Learning Center for 145 annual hours (1.5 hours M/T, 2 hours Th) plus 12 additional hours for one time classes and special events beginning September 11, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Raelin Setrum - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week 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.
Glen Shouts - Supervision and Security at East High School for 5.5 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.
Rebecca Shouts - General Education (Math Int.) Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 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.
Emily Spindler - Intern with Community Education & Recreation beginning August 30, 2017. She will work 8 hours per day/5 days per week for 560 hours and will be compensated at the rate of $9.50 per hour.
Shane Zylstra - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/3 days per week (M/W/F) beginning September 7, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Kristine Barnes - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
Nicole Hed - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs for 2nd semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
Ellen Heiden - Correct salary placement to step 1 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Megan Levine - Increase in assignment from 0.80 FTEs to 0.8083 FTEs for 1st semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Sue Dodge - Transfer from Special Education BI Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School to Special Education LifeSkills BI Paraprofessional at East High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week, effective as of September 5, 2017.
Kim Gustavson - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School to NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Kennedy Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.76 per hour.
Keisha Moniz-Donald - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional from 6.5 hours per day/4 days per week to 7 hours per day/4 days per week at the ECC beginning September 7, 2017.
LuAnn Shoop - Increase in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Washington Elementary School from 5 hours per day/4 days per week to 5.25 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
ADVANCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS TO TENURE STATUS
The administration recommends that the School Board take formal action to advance the following probationary teacher to tenure status beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Matthew Payne
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Teresa Briggs, Special Education Teacher at Futures, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 28 and ending on November 6, 2017.
Tricia Conetta, Grade 4 Teacher at Hoover Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on September 1 and ending January 1, 2018.
Laura Linde, Grade 4 Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on November 6 and ending December 15, 2017.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Mary Gitter-Zehnder, Media Assistant at Franklin Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 30 and ending October 13, 2017.
Greg Schlingmann, Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on or about September 21 and ending October 30, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Kristan Pfarr - Non-Public Guidance. Last date of employment was August 21, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Said Abdow - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 22, 2017.
Joe Baker - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Faith Beiswanger - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Tabitha Bryant - Playground Supervisor at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Michelle Cahalan - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment for this position was August 25, 2017. She will continue as a Special Education Paraprofessional.
Tracy Crooks - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment will be August 15, 2017.
Kali Cummins - ACES Site Supervisor. Last date of employment August 25, 2017.
Julia Day - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Abbey Erlanson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 23, 2017.
Natalie Gunther - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Courtney Herbeck - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Christi Hillesheim - Playground Supervisor at Franklin Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 17, 2017.
Nicole Hoffmann - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment August 28, 2017.
Laura Holt - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment was August 29, 2017.
Heidi Howell - Laundry Worker at West High School. Verbal resignation effective August 28, 2017.
Jamie Intihar - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Amira Johnson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 15, 2017.
Kathryn Johnson - Special Education LifeSkills BI Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Stephanie Johnston - Playground Supervisor at Washington Elementary School. Last date of employment for this assignment will be September 5, 2017. She will be Assistant Teacher at Lincoln Logs
Peggy Kotthoff - Special Education Paraprofessional at ECC. Last date of employment was August 28, 2017.
Angelita Kukacka - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Mikayla McDonough - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Trisha Maust - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Lauren Meredith - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Molly Meysembourg - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Elly Orcutt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Kristina St. Peter - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Courtney Salazar - Playground Supervisor at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 28, 2017.
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Rosangela Salinas - Special Education Paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 21, 2017.
Vonda Schlie - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School. Last date of employment was August 22, 2017.
Kacey Slattery - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Katie Tettam - NonClassroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Last date of employment August 22, 2017.
Cassie Thompson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 23, 2017.
Allison Trutter - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017. She will continue in her position as Special Education Paraprofessional.
Monica Warner - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 25, 2017.
Cindy Westmark - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 24, 2017.
Madison Wiederhoeft - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017. She will continue as a teaching fellow.
Stacey Williams - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 21, 2017.
Connor Writz - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Martha Birkholz - Long Term Substitute School Nurse for Heather Hedin beginning September 12 and ending November 13, 2017. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Linda Bosworth - ABE Teacher for 0.65 FTEs (931 annual hours) beginning September 11, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $25.71 per hour in accordance with her placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jill Gause - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) EL Teacher at Rosa Parks/East High School (0.5 FTEs Rosa - 0.5 FTEs East first semester, 1.0 FTES East second semester) beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 9 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Bonnie Gomez Torres - EL Teacher at East High School part-time (0.50 FTEs for 100 days) and then full-time (1.0 FTEs for 91 days) beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. She will be placed at step 3 of the B+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Patricia Marzinske - Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher for Amber Leonhardi at Jefferson Elementary School beginning September 5 and ending November 20, 2017. She will be placed at step 10 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Susan Osborne - School Readiness, Early Learning Teacher at Franklin Elementary School for 1.02 FTEs (1476 annual hours) beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at Step 6 of the Teachers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $25.71.
Marcia Ranft - Long Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher for Kayla Engel at Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning September 7 and ending November November 21, 2017. Beginning November 27 through February 26, 2018 she will Long Term Substitute Grade 1 for Rachel Gore at Rosa Parks Elementary School. She will be placed at step 5 of the B Lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jennifer Seys - Long Term Substitute Grade 4 Teacher for Tricia Conetta at Hoover Elementary School beginning September 5 and ending October 18, 2017. She will be placed at step 3 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jonathan Shevy - Grade Level Leader for Music for the 2017-18 school year. Claire Baker will not be sharing this position.
Peter Tinaglia - Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 28, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. He will be placed at step 3 ofthe B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
APPOINTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Zubeyda Abdirahman - 4-Hour Custodian Rosa Parks Elementary School beginning September 5, 2017. She will be placed at step 1, classification A13 of the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $13.99.
Adalis Arias - Media Assistant at East High School beginning August 30, 2017. This position is for 7 hours per day/5 days per week with a work year of 180 days plus 5 paid holidays. She will be placed at step 1, classification A13 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule. Adalis will also work 1 hour per day/5 days per week as Media Tech Support. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.80 per hour for this assignment.
Denise Balbach - 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 $12.73 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Raymie Benjamin - Transfer from the position of Structured Study Center Supervisor to Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at East High School for 7 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He 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.
Jordan Bergren - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/2 days per week (T/Th) beginning September 7, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Connie Betz - Cook’s Helper at West High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will be placed at step 2 of the Cook’s Helper classification on the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Sara Brave Heart - ABE Teaching Assistant for 5 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 11, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.00 per hour. She will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Kristina Carlson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Early Learning for 3 hours per day/5 day 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.
Liliana Cartagena - Spanish Speaking Liaison - Districtwide beginning August 28, 2017 for 5 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated at the rate of $17.55 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Alaina Christnagel - Special Education LifeSkills Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at West High 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.
Patrick Clark - Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at East High School for 7 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.
Sharon Dinsmore - Special Education Paraprofessional at Kennedy 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.
Edmund Douglas - Special Education 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 $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Ross Ewert - Transfer from Lead Evening Custodian at East High School to the position of 8-hour Evening Custodian at Kennedy Elementary School beginning August 28, 2017. He will be placed at his current step and classification on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule with an hourly rate of $17.22.
Daniela Galindo - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Nydia Gambles - Media Assistant at Washington Elementary School beginning September 1, 2017. This position is for 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week with a work year of 180 days. She will be placed at step 1, classification A13 of the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Timothy Gemlo - Supervision and Security at West High School for 7 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.
Lisa George - Cook’s Helper at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will placed at step 1, Cook’s Helper classification of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Mavis Gieser - Transfer from Cook’s Helper at West to Second Cook at Eagle Lake Elementary School For 8 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 1, 2017. She will be placed on her current step, Second Cook classification of the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Debra Groebner - Transfer from Clerical Assistant/POS Operator at Hoover Elementary to the position of Media Assistant at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 5.25 hours per day/5 days per week with a work year of 180 days beginning August 28, 2017. She will be placed at her current step, classification A13 on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Mahamed Hassan - NonClassroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 2.5 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 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.
Walton James - Rescind appointment to the position of Evening Custodian at East High School that was to begin August 28, 2017.
Kayla Johnson - Special Education Paraprofessional at Kennedy 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.
Stephanie Johnston - Assistant Teacher at Lincoln Logs Learning Center-Lincoln ABE for 7 hours per day/4 days per week beginning August 28, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.51 per hour and will be eligible for 6-3-2 benefits.
Sydney Loomis - Special Education Paraprofessional - Early Learning at Montessori and HeadStart for 27 hours per week (7 hrs M/W 6.5 T/Th) beginning September 11, 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.
Kelly Meehling - 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.
Nell Musolf - General Education (Read 180) Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 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.
Anna Nelson - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Amber Nicholson - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School for 1 hour 55 minutes per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Lindsey Olsen - Supervision and Security at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 7.5 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.
Yasin Omar - Special Education 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 $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Darian Otto - Transfer to the position of full-time, 8-hour Evening Custodian at Jefferson Elementary School beginning August 21, 2017. He will be placed at his current step and classification on the Maintenance and Custodial Workers Association salary schedule.
Maria Palmer - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6.75 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.
Randall Palmer - Supervision and Security at West High School for 7 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.
Gabrielle Peterson - Special Education Paraprofessional at ECC for 3.5 hours per day/4 days per week (M-Th) 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.
Amanda Reasor - Special Education Paraprofessional - Early Learning for 3.5 hours per day/3 days per week (M/W/F) beginning September 11, 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.
Clayton Reedstrom - Cook’s Helper at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 6 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 5, 2017. He will be placed at step 2, Cook’s Helper classification on the School Food Service Workers Association salary schedule.
Angelica Rogers - General Education/NonClassroom (Playground/Lunch) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 5 hours per day/5 days per week for 160 days as General Education Paraprofessional and 1.5 hours per day/5 days per week as NonClassroom Paraprofessional for a total of 6.5 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.
Kristine Schimek - Intervention Paraprofessional for 3 hours per day/5 days per week for 170 days and NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional for 2 hours per day/5 days per week beginning September 7, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.13 per hour for assignment as Intervention Para and $12.36 per hour for her duties as NonClassroom Paraprofessional in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Logan Schock - EL 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 $12.36 per hour in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employees Association.
Simone Schulz - Early Learning Regular Education Paraprofessional at the Family Learning Center for 145 annual hours (1.5 hours M/T, 2 hours Th) plus 12 additional hours for one time classes and special events beginning September 11, 2017. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
Raelin Setrum - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 6.25 hours per day/5 days per week 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.
Glen Shouts - Supervision and Security at East High School for 5.5 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.
Rebecca Shouts - General Education (Math Int.) Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School for 6.75 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.
Emily Spindler - Intern with Community Education & Recreation beginning August 30, 2017. She will work 8 hours per day/5 days per week for 560 hours and will be compensated at the rate of $9.50 per hour.
Shane Zylstra - NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School for 1.75 hours per day/3 days per week (M/W/F) beginning September 7, 2017. He will be compensated at the rate of $12.36 per hour.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Kristine Barnes - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.167 FTEs for the 2017-18 school year.
Nicole Hed - Increase in assignment from 1.0 FTEs to 1.083 FTEs for 2nd semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
Ellen Heiden - Correct salary placement to step 1 of the M lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Megan Levine - Increase in assignment from 0.80 FTEs to 0.8083 FTEs for 1st semester only of the 2017-18 school year.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Sue Dodge - Transfer from Special Education BI Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School to Special Education LifeSkills BI Paraprofessional at East High School for 6.75 hours per day/5 days per week, effective as of September 5, 2017.
Kim Gustavson - Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at Prairie Winds Middle School to NonClassroom (Playground) Paraprofessional at Kennedy Elementary School for 2 hours per day/5 days per week. She will be compensated at the rate of $14.76 per hour.
Keisha Moniz-Donald - Increase in Special Education Paraprofessional from 6.5 hours per day/4 days per week to 7 hours per day/4 days per week at the ECC beginning September 7, 2017.
LuAnn Shoop - Increase in Intervention Paraprofessional assignment at Washington Elementary School from 5 hours per day/4 days per week to 5.25 hours per day/4 days per week beginning September 7, 2017.
ADVANCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS TO TENURE STATUS
The administration recommends that the School Board take formal action to advance the following probationary teacher to tenure status beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Matthew Payne
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Teresa Briggs, Special Education Teacher at Futures, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 28 and ending on November 6, 2017.
Tricia Conetta, Grade 4 Teacher at Hoover Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on September 1 and ending January 1, 2018.
Laura Linde, Grade 4 Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on November 6 and ending December 15, 2017.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Mary Gitter-Zehnder, Media Assistant at Franklin Elementary School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on August 30 and ending October 13, 2017.
Greg Schlingmann, Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School, has requested a leave under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act commencing on or about September 21 and ending October 30, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Kristan Pfarr - Non-Public Guidance. Last date of employment was August 21, 2017.
RESIGNATIONS (NONINSTRUCTIONAL)
Said Abdow - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 22, 2017.
Joe Baker - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Faith Beiswanger - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Tabitha Bryant - Playground Supervisor at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Michelle Cahalan - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment for this position was August 25, 2017. She will continue as a Special Education Paraprofessional.
Tracy Crooks - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment will be August 15, 2017.
Kali Cummins - ACES Site Supervisor. Last date of employment August 25, 2017.
Julia Day - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Abbey Erlanson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 23, 2017.
Natalie Gunther - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Courtney Herbeck - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Christi Hillesheim - Playground Supervisor at Franklin Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 17, 2017.
Nicole Hoffmann - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment August 28, 2017.
Laura Holt - Special Education Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment was August 29, 2017.
Heidi Howell - Laundry Worker at West High School. Verbal resignation effective August 28, 2017.
Jamie Intihar - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Amira Johnson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 15, 2017.
Kathryn Johnson - Special Education LifeSkills BI Paraprofessional at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Stephanie Johnston - Playground Supervisor at Washington Elementary School. Last date of employment for this assignment will be September 5, 2017. She will be Assistant Teacher at Lincoln Logs
Peggy Kotthoff - Special Education Paraprofessional at ECC. Last date of employment was August 28, 2017.
Angelita Kukacka - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Mikayla McDonough - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Trisha Maust - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Lauren Meredith - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Molly Meysembourg - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Elly Orcutt - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Kristina St. Peter - Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional at Washington Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Courtney Salazar - Playground Supervisor at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 28, 2017.
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Rosangela Salinas - Special Education Paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 21, 2017.
Vonda Schlie - Special Education Paraprofessional at East High School. Last date of employment was August 22, 2017.
Kacey Slattery - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 16, 2017.
Katie Tettam - NonClassroom (Lunchroom) Paraprofessional at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Last date of employment August 22, 2017.
Cassie Thompson - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 23, 2017.
Allison Trutter - Connections Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017. She will continue in her position as Special Education Paraprofessional.
Monica Warner - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment will be August 25, 2017.
Cindy Westmark - Special Education Paraprofessional at Hoover Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 24, 2017.
Madison Wiederhoeft - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017. She will continue as a teaching fellow.
Stacey Williams - Special Education Paraprofessional at Monroe Elementary School. Last date of employment was August 21, 2017.
Connor Writz - ACES Child Care Assistant. Last date of employment was August 25, 2017.
Recommended Action:
The Administration recommends approval of the Personnel items.