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Board accepts food-service resignations and discusses $40,000 state grant for counseling position
Summary
The board approved two food-service resignations and discussed using a $40,000 state grant to fund an embedded elementary counseling position; trustees were informed a resolution will be required to document the use of funds to MDE and that mediation in labor negotiations is scheduled for early next year.
The St Clair County Schools board approved two food-service resignations and heard updates on labor negotiations and a planned embedded elementary social worker position funded in part by state grant dollars.
Board members voted to accept resignations submitted by food-service aides Diana Shepherd and Kyla Sass. Karen moved to accept the resignations and Doug seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.
During the seniority and staffing discussion Speaker 1 explained the district has access to a $40,000 state grant intended to support a counseling position. "That $40,000 that we received from the state of Minnesota, that we will be paying we will be using it this year to help pay for the counseling position," Speaker 1 said, and added the board must officially pass a resolution to notify MDE of the planned use and to document eligibility (declining enrollment or added FTE).
The superintendent also updated trustees on bargaining: negotiations with hourly employees have met five times and the parties have agreed to mediation, likely in January or February; teacher negotiations have begun with initial meetings held the prior week. The superintendent said the district expects to post for the embedded social-worker position in late April or May and discussed practical questions about hiring, placement, seniority, and employer responsibilities if issues arise after placement.
The board agreed to continue discussions and to ensure a formal resolution is passed to satisfy MDE reporting requirements before funds are spent.
