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kyle.farris@winonadailynews.com,
jchristenson@winonadailynews.com
date: Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM
subject: Chapter 13 data request - You Aren't Seriously Considering That Common Criminal ISD 709 Superintendent Billy "ISD 709 Common Criminal #1" Gronseth For Your ISD 861 Superintendent, Are You?
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Ben Baratto, Chair (507) 452-8456:
Chapter 13 data request - Please email me the following readily available, electronic, free, public data:
1. ISD 861's Subp. 3. Advisory form C: resolution appointing a school district responsible authority. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=1205.2000
2. ISD 861's Notice to Commissioner of Administration: Adoption of Model Policies http://www.ipad.state.mn.us/docs/accesspol-adopt.docx
3. ISD 861's signed contracts (background check and social media search) for search firms for 2017 superintendent search.
4. ISD 861's Job applications and resumes for 2017 superintendent search candidates
5. ISD 861's signed for current contracts for MSBA membership, MSBA EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICE, MASTER AGREEMENT ANALYSIS, MSDLAF MINNESOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT LIQUID ASSET FUND PLUS (MSDLAF+), MSBAIT MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE TRUST (MSBAIT), MNTAAB Minnesota Tax and Aid Anticipation Borrowing Program (MNTAAB)
Terry Dean, Nemmers (320) 283-5713
P.S. This is a time-sensitive request, isn't it?
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/page/members/details/702
School/Building: Winona Area Public Schools-District 861 Title: Superintendent Department: Curriculum Office Phone: 507-494-0866 Email: kelly.halvorsen@winona.k12.mn.us
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/page/2628 Ben Baratto, Chair ben.baratto@winona.k12.mn.us 779 Bluffview Circle Winona, MN 55987 Phone: (507) 452-8456 At-large: term expires 2018
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Jerome Christenson, Deputy Editor jchristenson@winonadailynews.com 507-453-3522
Kyle Farris Reporter kyle.farris@winonadailynews.com
507-453-3514 General: 507-453-3500 Toll free: 800-328-2182
The candidates are: Bill Gronseth, superintendent of Duluth Public Schools. In that district, he worked his way from teacher to principal to superintendent. He has done his graduate studies at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. His interview is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday. ... West, who became the district’s superintendent in March 2014, resigned the position in January after doubt was cast on his academic record. WAPS announces candidates for superintendent job Kyle Farris, Winona Daily News March 20, 2017
ICR# 17000244 Nemmers' Criminal Complaint Versus MN School Boards Association Executive Director Kirk Schneidawind, ISD #2853 Interim Superintendent Larry Peterson, ISD #2853 Chairman Scott Conn, & ISD #2853’s Corrupt Legal Counsel Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger? Caught Misusing Public Funds To Rig Superintendent Search For Unqualfied Candidate ISD #2149 Minnewaska Area Schools Superintendent Gregory Schmidt? Schmidt Has Well-Documented History Of Willful Refsual To Comply With Chapter 13 MGDPA, Right? Bonus Is Complaint Details That Lac Qui Parle County Sheriff's Office Illegally Witholding Data For High-Profile Case No. 37-CR-15-22 State Of Minnesota VS Joshua Dwight Liebl? http://lionnews00.blogspot.com/2017/03/icr-17000244-nemmers-criminal-complaint.html
ICR# 17000244 Update? ISD #2853 Corrupt Legal Counsel Rupp Sends Nemmers A Harassing 03-07-17 Email? Corrupt ISD #2149 Minnewaska Area Schools Superintendent Gregory Schmidt's Spelling Errors On ISD #2853's Job Application? Rupp & MSBA & ISD #2853 Chairman Scott Conn Should Have Redacted Those, Right? Compare/Contrast Rupp Client ISD #2853's Redactions With Rupp Client ISD 624's Redactions? No Word From Lac Qui Parle Co. Sheriff On Illegally Withheld Data For High-Profile Case No. 37-CR-15-22 State Of Minnesota VS Joshua Dwight Liebl? http://lionnews00.blogspot.com/2017/03/icr-17000244-update-isd-2853-corrupt.html
"Go To Hell!" Email From ISD 728 Superintendent Watkins & ISD 728's Corrupt Attorney Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger, P.A.? Continuing Saga Of You Aren't Seriously Considering That Common Criminal ISD 709 Superintendent Billy "ISD 709 Common Criminal #1" Gronseth For Your ISD 728 & ISD 624 Superintendent, Are You? FYI: Rupp's Clients (United South Central ISD # 2134, Duluth ISD # 709, South Washington County ISD # 833, Wabasha-Kellogg ISD # 811,Etc ) Have A Well-Documented History Of Thinking & Acting Like They Are Above The Law, Don't They? $17,500 + Expenses To "Vet" Unqualified Gronseth For ISD 728 Supt Search? http://lionnews00.blogspot.com/2017/02/go-to-hell-email-from-isd-728.html
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mike.burns@lee.net
date: Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 11:58 AM
subject: Chapter 13 data request - You Aren't Seriously Considering That Common Criminal ISD 709 Superintendent Billy "ISD 709 Common Criminal #1" Gronseth For Your ISD 861 Superintendent, Are You?
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Ben Baratto, Chair (507) 452-8456:
Chapter 13 data request - Please email me the following readily available, electronic, free, public data:
1. Chapter 13 data requests submitted by ISD 861's official newspaper for the Winona Daily News 2017 superintendent search.
2. Payments to ISD 861's official newspaper the Winona Daily News (Years: 2010-2017)
3. Affidavits of candidacy for current ISD 861 school board member and 2016 candidates
Terry Dean, Nemmers (320) 283-5713
P.S. What is the status of my previous time-sensitive request, hmm?
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/page/members/details/702
School/Building: Winona Area Public Schools-District 861 Title: Superintendent Department: Curriculum Office Phone: 507-494-0866 Email: kelly.halvorsen@winona.k12.mn.us
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/page/2628
Ben Baratto, Chair ben.baratto@winona.k12.mn.us 779 Bluffview Circle Winona, MN 55987 Phone: (507) 452-8456 At-large: term expires 2018
The candidates are: Bill Gronseth, superintendent of Duluth Public Schools. In that district, he worked his way from teacher to principal to superintendent. He has done his graduate studies at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. His interview is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday. ... West, who became the district’s superintendent in March 2014, resigned the position in January after doubt was cast on his academic record. WAPS announces candidates for superintendent job Kyle Farris, Winona Daily News March 20, 2017?
Lion News: Nemmers Informs ISD 719 Of Criminal Complaint Against ISD 709 Supt. Bill Gronseth? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRP-9jBZXcI
Lion News: Criminal Complaint For ISD 709 Superintendent Bill Gronseth? DPD Phone Call No. 1? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjWf3iVH21U
Lion News: Criminal Complaint For ISD 709 Superintendent Bill Gronseth? DPD Phone Call No. 2? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MEGZQx6v3c
Candidate Information Filing Date 6/14/2016 Karen Coleman Nonpartisan Residence Address 402 W WABASHA ST WINONA, MN 55987 Phone Number (507) 9610349
Candidate Information Filing Date 6/17/2016 Allen Hillery Nonpartisan Residence Address 258 GRAND WINONA, MN 55987 Phone Number (617) 2518131
Candidate Information Filing Date 6/17/2016 Keith Larson Nonpartisan 72 W MILL ST WINONA, MN 55987 Phone Number (507) 3138663
Candidate Information Filing Date 5/31/2016 Allison Quam Nonpartisan 309 E HOWARD ST WINONA, MN 55987 Phone Number (507) 2503377
Candidate Information Filing Date 6/14/2016 Jeanne Nelson Nonpartisan 36009 HOMER LN WINONA, MN 55987 Phone Number (507) 4547067
Candidate Information Filing Date 5/31/2016 Karl Sonneman Nonpartisan Residence Address 54 LOIS LANE WINONA, MN 55987 Phone Number (507) 4586147
Candidate Information Filing Date 5/31/2016 Kenneth Kersting Nonpartisan Residence Address 6429 WOODLAND BLVD MINNESOTA CITY, MN 55959 Phone Number (507) 4520195
Candidate Information Filing Date 5/31/2016 Tina Lehnertz Nonpartisan Residence Address 14504 HOFFMAN HILL RD MN CITY, MN 55959 Phone Number (507) 6894215
Legal Publishing Resolution Member Ms. Lehnertz introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: WHEREAS, school districts are required by law to publish their school board proceedings and many notices in their official newspaper so designated, and WHEREAS, each year the School Board must designate, by resolution, the official newspaper of the district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Winona Area Public Schools, Winona, Minnesota that the Winona Daily News is designated as the official newspaper for the school district. Member Mr. Kohner seconded the foregoing Resolution and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Ben Baratto, Steve Schild, Jay Kohner, Jeanne Nelson, Tina Lehnertz, and Karen Coleman; the following voted against the same: Allison Quam. The following were absent: None. Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #861 WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Winona, Minnesota January 5, 2017 http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/sites/winonaaps.new.rschooltoday.com/files/files/Private_User/pamk/1%205%20Org%20Min.pdf
https://twitter.com/WinonaDailyNews/status/843962087948746753
Winona Daily News @WinonaDailyNews WAPS announces candidates for superintendent job http://dlvr.it/Ngqkbd Retweets 2 MadisonElem GoodviewElem 4:06 PM - 20 Mar 2017
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Toll free: 800-262-0420 Publisher Mike Burns 608-791-8237 mike.burns@lee.net
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Ditto the hottest discussion of the night that has left me wanting to vent. The Board on a 4-3 vote decided to keep employing Kevin Rupp’s Law firm. His name shows up in no less than 37 previous posts http://lincolndemocrat.com/?s=Kevin+Rupp going back to March of 2009. I made clear my antipathy to him at our January meeting and was heartened when it appeared there would be support to find an alternative law firm. Once it became apparent tonight that Rosie and Annie, who’s unsupported allegations helped make our first two years a nightmare and the Board a laughing stock, were going to keep their attorney all good will left our meeting. ... My grievances are legion. I was barred from the negotiations shortly after I got elected and Rupp did nothing. He is the Superintendent’s attorney, not the School Boards and I have been publicly insulted by him during a school board meeting; prevented from meeting with him; been denied access to his billing to see where $160,000 of the taxpayers money was spent on his firm’s services. Art was denied a formal data request for other mateials. Harry’s an unhappy camper. March 1, 2017 harrywelty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=20419
I am Harry Welty. I served on the Duluth School Board from 1995 through 2003. I attended every MSBA conference in those eight years. This is my second conference since getting reelected to our Board in 2013. I’ve never had my eyes opened so wide at our conference as I did at last night’s two hour beginner’s negotiation session.... No one will tell us where, for instance, $84 million of “soft costs” for the project just completed went to. As board members yourselves, MSBA members can understand my concern for this breach of fiduciary responsibility. The real tragedy is that our School Board with the advice of Mr. Rupp has been fatally preoccupied with the attempt to remove a fellow school board member on the flimsiest of trumped up charges for the past nine months. A warning to Minnesota School Board members before engaging the legal services of Attorney Kevin Rupp January 15, 2015 harrywelty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=12640
It's time to break the silence on what happened on the Duluth School Board and look at the individual parts of the board that contributed to this ugly episode. The followings are all hypothesis on what was happening. We will likely never know their side of the story because they have all been mum (except as noted below). This menu is in development. All the players in the recent fiasco were Superitendent Gronseth, these five school boards members and the Duluth News Tribune. They tried, and failed, to removed an elected school board member. What was really going on behind the scene? What really precipitated this? What past actions of these players led up to this aborted removal attempt which cost the school (and taxpayers) $250,000 and was a public relations disaster? Superintendent William Gronseth There are two schools of thought concerning Bill Gronseth's involvement: 1.) He was just a pawn and was either forced or cowed into being part of this nastiness by board members Seliga Punyko, Meirnicki, Loeffler-Kemp, and Harrala; or 2.) he was the ringleader. Anatomy of a Failed School Board http://truthinduluth.com/anatomy-failed-school-board
You Aren't Seriously Considering That Common Criminal ISD 709 Superintendent Billy "ISD 709 Common Criminal #1" Gronseth For Your ISD 861 Winona Public School Superintendent, Are You? What? Is This Like Job Opportuinity #6 For Gronseth That I'ved Tossed A Monkey Wrench Into? Peer Solutions & The Corrupt Minnesota Schools Boards Association Are Helping To Rig The Superintendent Search, Aren't They? Is The Winona Daily News Aiding & Abetting In A Cover-Up Of A Rigged Superintendent Search? Misuses Of $11,900.00 For A Rigged Superintendent Search Is A Felony, Isn't It? http://lionnews00.blogspot.com/2017/03/you-arent-seriously-considering-that.html
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to: Kelly Halvorsen kelly.halvorsen@winona.k12.mn.us,
ben.baratto@winona.k12.mn.us,
kyle.farris@winonadailynews.com,
jchristenson@winonadailynews.com
date: Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 8:24 AM
subject: Chapter 13 data request - You Still Aren't Seriously Considering That Common Criminal ISD 709 Superintendent Billy "ISD 709 Common Criminal #1" Gronseth For Your ISD 861 Superintendent, Are You?
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Ben Baratto, Chair (507) 452-8456:
Chapter 13 data request - Please email me the following readily available, electronic, free, public data:
1. File share me the video or email me the link to ISD 861 Wednesday, March 22, 2017 interview for candidate ISD 709 Superintendent Bill Gronseth.
2. BKB Executive Search Consultants proposal for 2013-2014 ISD 861 superintendent search
3. Investigative data for complaint and discipline of Superintendent Stephen West for plagiarism. 13.43 Personnel Data Subd. 2. Public data. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=13.43
4. Investigative data into BKB Executive Search Consultants knowledge of previous incidents of plagiarism by ISD 851 Superintendent Stephen West. 13.43 Personnel Data Subd. 2. Public data. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=13.43
Terry Dean, Nemmers (320) 283-5713
https://twitter.com/Lion__News/status/844693177277779969 Lion News @Lion__News Lion News Retweeted Winona Daily News Damning audio recordings w/ @WinonaDailyNews editor Christenson suggests cover-up? Misuse funds? #ISD861Scandal Lion News added, Winona Daily News @WinonaDailyNews Winona Public Schools shares details on first group of superintendent candidates interviewed http://dlvr.it/NhnX3G 4:32 PM - 22 Mar 2017
Superintendent Dr. Stephen West admitted to plagiarism during a press conference on Monday, following accusations from WAPS Board Chair Ben Baratto that he'd plagiarized material in the district's technology plan and newsletter, and a subsequent story in the Winona Post's Sunday edition. ... Baratto said on Tuesday that he was seeking advice from the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) about how to handle West's admitted plagiarism. Supt. West admits to plagiarism (9/21/2016) Board chair seeks MSBA advice on how to proceed by Laura Hayes and Sarah Squires, Winona Post
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) 651•645•6272
http://www.mnasa.org/cms/lib6/MN07001305/Centricity/Domain/40/Squires%20How%20to%20conduct.pdf
HOW TO CONDUCT GOOD (AND PAINLESS) SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS by Jay T. Squires Jay.squires@raswlaw.com MASA Conference September 29, 2015
E. TIPS FOR DEALING WITH ROGUE BOARD MEMBERS
1. Penalties for Violating Open Meeting Law.
b. A board member can be removed if found to have been involved in three separate and unrelated violations of the Open Meeting Law.
2. Penalties for Violating Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
a. Misdemeanor. The MGDPA states that any person who willfully violates the provisions of the MGDPA is guilty of a misdemeanor. Minn. Stat. § 13.09. b. District liability can be significant.
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/sites/winonaaps.new.rschooltoday.com/files/microsoft_word_-_206_public_participation_in_school_bd_mtgs_rev_5_3_12.pdf VII. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF DATA PRIVACY A. The school district is liable for damages, costs and attorneys’ fees, and in the event of a willful violation, punitive damages for violation of state data privacy laws. (Minn. Stat. § 13.08, Subd. 1) B. A person who willfully violates data privacy is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Minn. Stat. § 13.09) C. In the case of an employee, willful violation constitutes just cause for suspension without pay or dismissal. (Minn. Stat. § 13.09 206-5,206-6 ISD 861 Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/sites/winonaaps.new.rschooltoday.com/files/July%2011%20regular%20minutes.pdf
https://vimeo.com/72681270
It was moved by Mr. Baratto, seconded by Mr. Kohner and passed by unanimously by the Board members present to approve BKB Executive Search Consultants proposal to assist in the Superintendent search by working with the School Board, staff and community to develop a leadership profile, prepare and implement a recruitment plan, screen applications, recommend a slate of candidates to the School Board, facilitate the interview and selection process and assist with contract negotiations. Their proposal was for the following: Fee - $9,500 plus estimated expenses of $4,000. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #861 WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Winona, Minnesota July 11, 2013.
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/sites/winonaaps.new.rschooltoday.com/files/Aug%201%20regular%20minutes.pdf
https://vimeo.com/72681271
It was mover by Schild an, seconded by Mr. Baratto and passed unanimously to approve agreement with BKB Associates Consulting Firm to provide assistance to the Board in the process to select a new superintendent of schools for Winona Area Public Schools. (Attachment A) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #861 WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Winona, Minnesota August 1, 2013.
“I would not bring forth any of these individuals if I didn’t think they were qualified,” Robicheau said. “They are all strong candidates.” ... “I’m comfortable with these six,” School Board member Ben Baratto said after reviewing each of the recommended candidates. “Jerry has done a heck of a lot more work than just reading the applications.” WAPS supt. finalists named (2/5/2014) by Amelia Wedemeyer Winona Post
The agenda simply reads "The board is requested to approve the attached separation agreement," though no separation agreement was included in the public copy of Thursday's agenda. Immediately following, the board will be asked to appoint an interim — or temporary — superintendent. The board is also expected to vote on a superintendent search firm for the purpose of guiding the district in hiring a permanent replacement for Stephen West, who has served as the district's superintendent since 2014. WAPS to formally separate with West (1/4/2017) by Sarah Squires, Winona Post
http://www.ipad.state.mn.us/opinions/2014/14020.pdf http://www.ipad.state.mn.us/opinions/2014/14020.html Opinion: Based on the facts and information provided, the Commissioner’s opinion on the issue Mr. Helmers raised is as follows: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(e) and (f), all data about the complaint or charge against a former principal maintained by Independent School District 833 are public, because the former principal entered into a settlement agreement releasing the District from potential legal claims arising out of the conduct that was the subject of the complaint or charge. Signed: Matthew Massman Commissioner Dated: December 23, 2014. Minnesota Department of Administration Advisory Opinion 14-020
That is my prologue for a little discourse on my tantrum about reviewing the Rupp law firm’ legal billing. It worked. The invoices will be made available for me to peruse this afternoon. School Board member Art Johnston chimed in by sending our new CFO his official data request for the same info which was never honored. Back when Art’s request was ignored we had five board members who tried to remove Art so apparently state law could be brushed off. We have a new school board and I’ll be damned if this public data will be withheld any longer. At my election I was given the fiduciary responsibility for overseeing our school district’s finances and administration. ... Today those bills are waiting “downtown” for me to peruse this afternoon. Duluth Schools, Harry's Diary, justice, Red Plan Foresight, what might have been, and temper tantrums March 3, 2017 harrywelty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=20973
http://www.isd709.org/district/school-board/minutes
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=aXNkNzA5Lm9yZ3xkaXN0cmljdHxneDo1YjZiMGYzZmM2OWM2M2Zm
http://www.isd709.org/district/school-board/minutes/Special%20SB%20Mtg%20Investigation%2012.2.14.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1
RESOLUTION PROPOSING REMOVAL OF A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER - Minutes of the Special School Board Meeting Of the School Board of Independent School District No. 709 held at the Historic Old Central High School, 215 North First Avenue East, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, on Tuesday, December 2, 2014
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=aXNkNzA5Lm9yZ3xkaXN0cmljdHxneDo2NzQ5MmI0YzNmYWZlYTY5
http://www.isd709.org/district/school-board/minutes/Special%20SB%20Mtg%20Investigation%2012.22.14.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1
RESOLUTION CENSURING A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER - Minutes of the Special School Board Meeting Of the School Board of Independent School District No. 709 held at the Historic Old Central High School, 215 North First Avenue East, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, on Monday, December 22, 2014
HR-12-14-3223 December 22, 2014 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Member Welty Discussion took place regarding the resolution. M-Johnston, S-Welty, to delete the resolution and substitute this amendment
1. Resolution Investigation of the Districts lack of compliance with the government data practices act.
Whereas on February 26, 2013 a request was submitted it ISD 709, St. Louis County, concerning increases in cost relating to the long range facilities plan, soft costs of the long range facilities plan, soft costs, change orders, energy and sustainability designs and compliance with that. This request has only been partially honored almost most not at all complied with.
Whereas on April 24, 2014 a request was submitted to ISD 709 concerning change orders between ISD 709 and Johnson Controls Inc.
Whereas on August 11, 2014 a request was submitted to ISD 709, St. Louis County, requesting all emails, documents, memos, notes, call logs and meetings involving any school board member, any attorneys, the superintendent and his cabinet containing Art Johnston or Jane Bushey from September 5, 2013 to the present. Whereas August 18, 2014 a request was submitted to ISD 709 requesting all communication between ISD 709, attorney Kevin Rupp, Fafinski, Mark and Johnson and any contacts with the firm Fafinski Mark and Johnson containing to the investigation looking into the allegations concerning Member Art Johnston, and the fact that ISD has not responded to that request.
Whereas on August 18, 2014 a request was submitted to ISD 709 requesting all communications including emails, memos, documents, notes, call logs, and meetings between ISD 709 superintendent members of his cabinet, including his staff including Lincoln Park Middle School administration, and any school board members concerning the elimination of the community outreach program and the fact that ISD has not responded to that request
Whereas on September 2, 2014 a request was submitted to ISD 709 requesting all communications between its employees, elected officials, agents of ISD 709 on one hand, the officers and employees of Johnson Controls on the other hand concerning the subject matters of change orders entered into between ISD 709 and Johnson Controls dated January 13, 2012 and November 30, 2009 and the fact that ISD has not responded to that request.
Therefore be it resolved the School Board hereby authorizes an investigation into why these data practices act have not been complied with. With the investigation to be conducted by the law firm Dryer, Storassli, Knutson, and Pommerville, Ltd.
Discussion took place regarding the proposed amendment.
Upon a vote on the proposed amendment, the same failed 2-5 as follows:
Yea: Johnston, Welty
Nay: Harala, Loeffler-Kemp, Miernicki, Seliga Punyko, Westholm
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to: Kelly Halvorsen kelly.halvorsen@winona.k12.mn.us,
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jchristenson@winonadailynews.com
date: Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 8:07 AM
subject: Chapter 13 data request - You Still Aren't Seriously Considering That Common Criminal ISD 709 Superintendent Billy "ISD 709 Common Criminal #1" Gronseth For Your ISD 861 Superintendent, Are You?
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Ben Baratto, Chair (507) 452-8456:
1. ISD 861 payments to Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney P.A. for years: 2010-2017
2. Email me the link or file share me MSBA Training Winona Area Public Schools 0 plays https://vimeo.com/user9663137
Terry Dean, Nemmers (320) 283-5713
P.S. What is the status of my previous Chapter 13 data request, huh?
https://twitter.com/Lion__News/status/844999863750275072 Lion News @Lion__News Lion News Retweeted Lion News IP address for @WinonaHigh appears on blog after latest data request? @WinonaDailyNews @billgronseth #ISD861Scandal Lion News added, Lion News @Lion__News Damning audio recordings w/ @WinonaDailyNews editor Christenson suggests cover-up? Misuse funds? #ISD861Scandal https://twitter.com/WinonaDailyNews/status/844685024804798464 … 12:50 PM - 23 Mar 2017
I was not party to Rupp’s plan to eviscerate Art Johnston but I can only presume that Annie Harala and Rosie Loeffler-Kemp were in the know and made no objections. Indeed, they were part of the 4 – 3 vote to retain the Rupp firm. Rosie took particular umbrage to my comments about Mr. Rupp scolding me that they were “disparaging.” Perhaps she’s forgotten her unpardonable evaluation of her colleague Art Johnson when she said of him that his behavior was “violent abusive and harassing and threatening http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=12695 …” Rosie is a great champion for the District’s Civility policy……except in practice. “Rustling my paperwork” March 17, 2017 by Harry Welty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=21168
On December 10th, my birthday BTW, 2014 Rosie got to chat with Attorney Rupp or, as the billing says: “telephone conference with school board member Loeffler-Kemp regarding possible censure of school board member.” Just who that member was, was made clear by the $117 charge five days later to: “begin drafting proposed resolution regarding censure of Harry Welty.” The expense also included our attorneys reading of my blog. (Here’s a recap of that travesty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=12526 ) “All animals are equal but… March 8, 2017 by Harry Welty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=21098
2:30 to the School District’s Business office for two hours pouring through the 2014 legal billing of my favorite law firm Rupp and Company. Very Interesting. We got billed a lot by the firm for offering advice on how to deal with data requests. In July of 2014 it looks that such advice cost us over $8,000.00!!!!! I guess the advice was not to give any data out considering that Art Johnston’s dozen data requests were pretty much ignored. Although, to be fair, I should note that the Business Office once told Art they would provide some data if he paid them $2,500.00. Busy Monday March 7, 2017 by Harry Welty http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=21091
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, all meetings of the school board, including executive sessions, shall be open to the public.
B.Meetings shall be closed only when expressly authorized by law. Adopted: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 205 Orig. 1995 Revised: Rev. 2008. 205 OPEN MEETINGS AND CLOSED MEETINGS [Note: The provisions of this policy accurately reflect the Open Meeting Law statute and are not discretionary in nature. It does not address meetings held by interactive television pursuant to the 1997 legislation. The statute should be reviewed with legal counsel prior to such meetings.]
VII. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF DATA PRIVACY
A. The school district is liable for damages, costs and attorneys’ fees, and in the event of a willful violation, punitive damages for violation of state data privacy laws. (Minn. Stat. § 13.08, Subd. 1)
B. A person who willfully violates data privacy is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Minn. Stat. § 13.09) C. In the case of an employee, willful violation constitutes just cause for suspension without pay or dismissal. (Minn. Stat. § 13.09) Adopted: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 206 Orig. 1995 Revised: Rev. 2008. 206 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS/COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONS AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND DATA PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS
Administrators had mistakenly turned candidates away during the district's legal filing period, May 17-31, and failed to take the legal steps necessary to avoid a primary and hold a later filing period. The Winona Post published the correct filing period dates; however, other local media ran stories that included the incorrect, later filing period, and continued to reprint the mistaken dates even after the district sent out a statement about the mixup. Post reports alerted would-be candidates, in its May 29 edition, to the issues, along with board vice chair Ben Baratto's advice: file on the last legal filing day, May 31, just in case. WAPS Superintendent Stephen West refused to comment about the mistake for the May 31 issue, and later told the Post he would never grant it an interview again. WAPS filing-period fix: 3 days to file (6/15/2016) by Sarah Squires and Laura Hayes, Winona Post
“Based on the 360 data, the feedback received from some of the district’s employees or members, and our own observation, we believe that Dr. West is an educational leader,” Baratto said. ...In an interview earlier this month, West and Slaby explained that administrators believed that the district was not required to hold a primary election for the offices and could hold a later filing period in August, which is the correct filing time for districts without a primary. Following the mistake, the district hired attorney Christian Shafer of Ratwick, Roszak & Maloney for $205 an hour to help WAPS rectify the mistake. Shafer recommended that the board approve a petition that would allow the district to essentially restart the election process and re-open filing for office. West gets glowing review (6/20/2016) by Laura Hayes, Winona Post
During the CAC meeting, Halvorsen opined that the vote was illegal simply because public notice hadn’t been given. However, Google polls cannot be used for public votes regardless of whether the public is notified. ... MSBA representative Gary Lee, who provided the WAPS inservice training in January, said that such training was the best way to avoid violating state law. Awareness is a big deal, Lee said. WAPS violates state transparency law (2/22/2017) by Laura Hayes and Sarah Squires, Winona Post
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