ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY District #4204 BOARD MEETING ...€¦ · 15/8/2019 · Rochester STEM...

Draft FY2020 Meeting Schedule: Rochester STEM Academy School Board meets on the following Wednesdays at 5:00PM in the school Commons: August 15, 2019, September 18, 2019, November 20, 2019, January 15, 2020, March 18, 2020, May 20, 2020, June 10, 2020.

ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY District #4204 BOARD MEETING 5:00PM Thursday, August 15, 2019 Board Meeting

Rochester STEM Academy Commons • 415 16th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 Vision A community focused school providing a rigorous STEM education. Mission The mission of Rochester STEM Academy is to provide a highly supportive learning environment for minority, immigrant, and other students currently underserved in traditional area high schools and greatly underrepresented in Rochester’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries through a challenging program that emphasizes creativity, accountability, ongoing assessments, college-preparation, and high academic achievement.

AGENDA Recommended Board Action

I. Call meeting to order a. Roll call and request for conflict of interest b. Introduction of guests (Community Comments) c. Review and approval of agenda (Approve) d. Review and approval of minutes from June 6, 2019 ( p. 5-6) (Approve)

II. Acceptance of donations to the school (Approve) a. Letter of commendation to Mrs. Corlis Hicks for being selected National High School

Fencing Coach of the Year by USA Fencing. (p. 2) b. Letter of thankyou and acceptance of charitable donations towards the fencing team

from Mr. Timothy Hicks and Mrs. Corlis Hicks in the amount of $12,328.88 (p. 3,4)

III. Annual Board Tasks (Approve) a. Handout/Consent Agenda) (p. 7) b. E-Learning Letter and Policy (p. 9-10)

IV. Financial Report

a. Review and Approve June and July Financials handouts (Approve)

V. Review New Building Company update a. Owner’s Representative – Tunde Shonoiki

VI. Directors Report

a. Enrollment Update/ Staffing Update (Salary Spreadsheet 3/20/2019) (p. 13-14) b. Employee Contracts (At will employment agreements) (p. 15-90) (Approve)

VII. Other Business

a. Food Service Contract Muna Halal (p. 91-95) or Nile (p. 96-103) (Approve)

b. Dr. Rossi’s letter of resignation (Effective August 15, 2019) (p. 104)

VIII. Next Meeting – 5:00PM Wednesday, September 18, 2019– STEM Commons

IX. Adjourn

Rochester STEM Academy 415 16th St. SW Rochester, MN 55902 507-281-2381

August 15, 2019

Dear Mrs. Hicks,

This is a letter of commendation recognizing your recent selection as the National High School Fencing Coach of the Year by USA Fencing who recognizes outstanding coaches who have achieved success leading a high school fencing team. In addition to team and individual success in the current season, the coach is evaluated in areas including leadership, motivation, and team development and improvement.

On behalf of the students, parents, staff and board of Rochester STEM Academy, we wish to thank you for your service and congratulate you on this honor.

Sincerely,

Bryan Rossi, Ph.D. Director of Rochester STEM Academy [email protected]

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August 15, 2019

Dear Mrs. Hicks,

This is a letter of commendation recognizing your tremendous work coaching the Rochester STEM Fencing Team. We recognize that this has been a volunteer position at Rochester STEM Academy and that in addition to the enormous amount of time that you have dedicated to coaching, both you and your husband committed material resources to assure that your student athletes can be competitive.

This has included fencing equipment, athletic clothing, registration fees, meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, and other incidentals. We recognize the accounting and receipts that you have provided and we are pleased to accept your generosity as charitable gifts to our school.

The Rochester STEM Academy School Board has accepted your gift of $12,328.88 by acclamation and as a non-profit organization recognized by the federal government of the United States, you may use this letter as evidence of a legal charitable contribution.

Again, we thank you and your husband, Timothy Hicks, for your service and generosity.

Sincerely,

Bryan Rossi, Ph.D. Director of Rochester STEM Academy [email protected]


Date Supplier Expense Description Total Dollar Value1/10/19 Scheel’s Fencing socks $44.991/12/19 Gas station Fuel for rental van to go to SPA Tournament $19.051/12/19 Carbone’s Pizza Team meal after SPA Tournament $141.931/12/19 St. Paul Academy Entry fees for event $225.001/14/19 Absolute Fencing Gear $486.201/15/19 Rochester City Lines Charter Bus for 2019 State Tournament $2,400.002/9/19 Target Fruit for team event on Sun 2/10/19 $5.382/9/19 Menards PVC pipe for blade covers $5.74

2/10/19 Davanni’s Pizza Team meal after Holy Family team meet $183.122/14/19 Broadway Pizza Team meal prior to departing for Junior Olympics $140.152/15/19 The Pioneer Team meal prior to Denver University campus tour $134.19

2/15/19 – 2/18/19 Denver RTD Train and light rail fees during Junior Olympics $156.302/15/19 King Sooper Food and beverages for team meals $44.272/17/19 King Sooper Food and beverages for team meals $48.532/18/19 5280 Burger Bar Team meal after Junior Olympics ended $140.402/22/19 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Team meal on 2/22 $421.392/23/19 Blake School Entry fees for State tournament $540.002/23/19 Hard Rock Café Team meal on 2/23 $602.762/24/19 Pizza Luce Team meal on 2/24 $102.853/15/19 Costco Gatorade and oranges for 3/17 event $19.483/16/19 Scheel’s Fencing socks $14.973/17/19 MN Fencing Division Reg fees, Shante Bedford Tournament $120.003/17/19 Applebees Meal after Shante Bedford Tournament $122.923/17/19 Holiday Fuel for van, Shante Bedford Tournament $28.544/7/19 MN Division Tournament Fees $120.004/7/19 La Cantina Team meal $208.734/7/19 Holiday Fuel for rental van $24.074/8/19 La Qunita Inn Hotel rooms for Summer NAC $940.83

4/11/19 Columbus Clippers Team outing – minor league baseball game $86.004/13-14/19 U of MN Parking fees for Frazzini Open $10.00

4/14/19 Holiday Fuel for rental van $56.974/13/19 Hyvee Water, Gatorade and Fruit for Frazzini Open $20.224/13/19 Subway Team Meal after Frazzini Open (Sat) $145.664/14/19 Raising Canes Team Meal after Frazzini Open (Sun) $54.064/15/19 Fairfield Inn Hotel rooms in Bowling Green, OH $309.004/28/19 Dick’s Last Resort Meal after MN Open Tournament $121.104/28/19 Holiday Fuel for van, MN Open Tournament $33.684/28/19 Costco Gatorade and oranges for MN Open $15.784/28/19 MN Division Tournament Fees for MN Open $1204/29/19 Walmart Garment bags for Lames $90.834/13/19 Joann Fabrics Velcro $8.645/14/19 Scheel’s Gear bag $64.865/21/19 Scheel’s Socks $29.955/20/19 Absolute Fencing Gear and repalcement parts $262.98

6/9/19 Hyvee Water, Gatorade and Fruit for Almost Summer Open

$25.35

6/9/19 MN Division Reg fees for Almost Summer Open $90.006/9/19 Holiday Fuel for van $23.376/9/19 Chili's Team meal after Almost Summer Open $107.78

6/10/19 Scheels Gear bag $64.866/30/19 Red Roof Inn Hotel stay 6/30 and 7/1 for awards ceremony $528.606/3/19 Absolute Fencing replacement knickers for Faisa $38.20

6/21/19 Subway Team meal after TCFC Summer National Prep workout camp

$28.39

6/22/19 Speedway Fuel for rental van to go to TCFC Summer National Prep workout camp

$37.73

6/22/19 McDonalds Team meal after TCFC Summer National Prep workout camp

$26.06

7/1/19 Absolute Fencing Replacement Lame $76.807/2/19 Turnpike fee - Summer Nationals $8.757/7/19 Turnpike fee - Summer Nationals $3.207/4/19 Event parking at Convention Center $122.00

6/30/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $21.146/30/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $66.557/1/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $51.937/2/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $65.297/3/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $32.827/6/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $43.617/7/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $50.747/7/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $43.217/7/19 Fuel for trip to Summer Nationals $54.24

6/30/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $84.286/30/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $179.067/1/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $114.857/1/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $74.037/2/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $122.617/3/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $105.427/4/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $16.007/4/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $96.007/4/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $147.907/5/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $195.267/6/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $132.717/7/19 Team Meal - Summer Nationals trip $216.987/5/19 Sword Masters Repair parts for blades $10.31

7/24/19 Absolute Fencing Replacement equipment $351.33$12,328.88


Rochester STEM Academy District #4204

BOARD MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 6, 2019 5:00 p.m.

Rochester STEM Academy 415 16th St. SW, Rochester, MN

Call to order: Mohamoud Hamud called the meeting to order at 4:59 p.m. Board Members Present: Zach Jones, Mohamoud Hamud, Ayan Mumim, Abdulkadir Abdalla Absent: Mohamed Abdalla, Others present: Robert Procaccini, Bryan Rossi, Corlis Hicks (RSA staff) Vision

A community focused school providing a rigorous STEM education.

Mission

The mission of Rochester STEM Academy is to provide a highly supportive learning environment for minority, immigrant, and other students currently underserved in traditional area high schools and greatly underrepresented in Rochester’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) industries through a challenging program that emphasizes creativity, accountability, ongoing assessments, college-preparation, and high academic achievement. *Abdulkadir Abdalla arrived at 5:01pm Approval of the agenda:

Business:

Motion: To approve the agenda with the removal of May financials, board development inventory, food service contract, and director review survey. Made by: Zach Jones Seconded by: Abdulkadir Abdalla Discussion: These items will be moved to the August 2019 meeting. Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously

Motion: To approve the minutes from May 15, 2019 with an amendment to the approval of the FY2020 budget. Made by: Zach Jones Seconded by: Abdulkadir Abdalla Discussion: The approval of the FY2020 budget is a conditional approval, and the finance committee needs to have a meeting to discuss the budget, salaries, and enrollment. The May 15, 2019 minutes need to reflect this. Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously


Other business: Comments from Community Members: None. Meeting Adjourned: 5:31 pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 21th, 2019 at 5:00 pm Respectfully submitted by Zach Jones - Secretary, Vice-Chair, and Rochester STEM Academy teacher.

Motion: To approve the student parking policy. Made by: Abdulkadir Abdalla Seconded by: Ayan Mumin Discussion: Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously

Motion: To approve the Lease Aid application. Made by: Abdulkadir Abdalla Seconded by: Ayan Mumin Discussion: Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously

Motion: To approve the technology consultant contract with Itechra. Made by: Abdulkadir Abdalla Seconded by: Ayan Mumin Discussion: The contract is for $15,000.00 Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously

Motion: To approve the Designs for Learning contract. Made by: Zach Jones Seconded by: Abdulkadir Abdalla Discussion: The Special Ed case load is increasing, and RSA will look into adding an additional Special Ed teacher. Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously

Motion: To approve the board meeting dates for FY2020. Made by: Zach Jones Seconded by: Ayan Mumin Discussion: August 21, 2019, September 18, 2019, November 20, 2019, January 15, 2020, March 18, 2020, May 20, 2020, and June 10, 2020. Vote: Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: Decision: Motion carries unanimously


Annual Board Tasks (Consent Agenda) 1. Election of Board offices

2. Approval of Board meeting schedule August 21, 2019, September 18, 2019, November 20, 2019, January 15, 2020, March 18, 2020, May 20, 2020, June 10, 2020

3. Approval of Directory Information (publicly accessible family data-Name/Address/Phone)

4. Approval of Bank of Record – Choice Bank

5. Approval of EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) – Dieci School Finance

6. Approval of Newspaper of record – Rochester Post Bulletin

7. Approval of auditor for next FY - Redpath

8. Set date of Annual meeting and board elections • May 20, 2020 Mohmoud Hamud, Zachary Jones, and Ayan Mumin terms expire June 30, 2020

9. Set themes/schedule for future meetings, e.g., curriculum reports, assessment reports, policy review schedule and committee reports

10. Employee terms of engagement/employment – Employee Handbook (No Changes)

11. Student/Parent Handbooks (No Changes) 12. Letter to parents informing them of E-Learning Days (Policy 613 approved May, 2019)



August 15, 2019 Dear Rochester STEM Academy Parents and Students: This letter is mailed out each year to explain Rochester STEM Academy’s E-Learning policy and procedures. Each year brings the potential for school closings due to weather, disaster, or safety concerns. Last year we lost two weeks of school due to snow and/or cold. The Minnesota Department of Education does allow E-Learning days in the event that the school needs to be closed during a regular school day. We have attached that policy to this letter to explain what you and your student(s) can do in the event school closes for whatever reason. This allows teachers and students to communicate and continue their studies even they become home bound. Please read the attached policy carefully and if you have any questions, feel free to call the office. Thank you.

Sincerely, Bryan Rossi, Ph.D. Executive Director, Rochester STEM Academy


Rochester STEM Academy E-Learning Policy What is E-Learning? The e-learning day is intended to do a number of things to help prepare students for their future including

but not limited to:

● More and more careers create opportunities where workers need to learn the self discipline to

complete required work from home or offsite.

● Students who are looking to attend college will most likely need to complete an online learning

course during their time.

● We realize e-learning days will help students begin to understand the experience of digital

learning.

● E-Learning days will also help younger students understand the possibilities they may have at the

secondary level to enroll in online classes we cannot offer in school if we do not have the

enrollment to support them.

● Working in an online environment is going to be a way of the 21st Century. We are hoping to

work with students and help them gain skills to be successful in this world.

Purpose:

MN Statutes, 120A.414

● To provide flexibility in instruction and allow for preparation prior to conferences

● To continue providing meaningful learning with an innovative solution for all students on

inclement weather days

● Allow our students the opportunity to practice the kind of online learning that is increasingly part

of both college and the workplace.

Expectations:

● Lessons will be online or will be provided in paper/pencil format. Lessons will be specific to grade

level and core subject standards. Teachers will avoid giving busy-work or “additional” work just to

fill the day.

● Teachers are responsible for taking student attendance throughout the day. This may consist of

monitoring Google Classroom login history, online discussion, submission of traditional school

work or online assessments, etc., and/or parent verification of student participation. Students in

grades 7-12 may connect with their Advisory teacher for attendance.


● Teachers will post their lessons by 10:00am to Google Classroom, accessible by both students

and parents.

● Teachers can be reached via school email or through Google Classroom from 10am to 3pm.

● Students with an Individualized Education Plan will follow lessons provided by their classroom

teachers and/or lessons modified by their caseworkers online or otherwise (hard copies, projects,

reading, etc…)

● Accommodations for students without access to internet will be addressed on an individual basis

previous to the school year. In most cases there will be a set “standard” for what is expected for

those days if without internet access. For a scheduled e-learning day, students will be sent with

materials necessary to fulfill expectations.

We appreciate your willingness to give this a try. Whenever we work with with something new we

understand there may be questions. Please click on the link below to hopefully help answer a few.

Rochester STEM Academy e-Learning Day Expectations

Vision: To prepare students for living in a world where learning is not confined to the four walls of a

traditional school building. We can now provide innovative opportunities that will allow our

students to continue their learning outside of the traditional school setting.

Teacher Role Student Role FAQs

● Teachers will have lessons posted on Google Classroom or will provide the necessary materials/directions previous to the scheduled e-Learning Day.

● Teachers will be available for questions via school email or phone between 10am-3pm

● Student attendance will be taken via Google Form. The form will be sent out by the student’s Advisory teacher.

● Students will submit their attendance on the Google Form sent by their Advisor.

● Students will know where to locate their assignments if on Google Classroom.

● Students will complete assignments posted to Google Classroom or sent home by the suggested due date.

● Students may connect with teachers via school email or phone to ask questions or get feedback on assignments.

Is technology required for our e-Learning

days?

Teachers will be posting student assignments and expectations using for the e-Learning day on Google Classroom; however, if a student has indicated they do not have access to the internet from their residence, accommodations will be made in order for students to submit the necessary assignments and meet the expectations. How will students be expected to

“make-up” their learning if not in

attendance?

They will be responsible for doing the required daily work on their own time as they would in any other situation in which they may have been absent from school.


June 2019 Financials Will be sent out Monday, August 12, 2019


July 2019 Financials Will be sent out Monday, August 12, 2019


Draft FY2020 Meeting Schedule: Rochester STEM Academy School Board meets on the following Wednesdays at 5:00PM in the school Commons: August 15, 2019, September 18, 2019, November 20, 2019, January 15, 2020, March 18, 2020, May 20, 2020, June 10, 2020.

ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY District #4204 Finance Committee Meeting 10:00AM Monday, July 15, 2019 Board Meeting

Rochester STEM Academy Commons • 415 16th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 Vision A community focused school providing a rigorous STEM education. Mission The mission of Rochester STEM Academy is to provide a highly supportive learning environment for minority, immigrant, and other students currently underserved in traditional area high schools and greatly underrepresented in Rochester’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries through a challenging program that emphasizes creativity, accountability, ongoing assessments, college-preparation, and high academic achievement.

AGENDA

I. Call meeting to order a. Roll call and request for conflict of interest b. Review and approval of agenda

II. Review Financials

a. Review FY2020 Lease b. Review FY2020 anticipated enrollment c. Review Employment contracts

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Minutes Meeting called to order at 10:05AM

Present: • Mohamoud Hamud – Board Chair • Abdulkadir Abdalla – Treasurer • Bryan Rossi – Executive Director

1. Review FY2020 Lease - $30,000 per month 2. Review FY2020 anticipated enrollment – it must be 165 students to meet expenses 3. Review Employment contracts – March salary numbers were in budget with financials that Dieci

School Finance provided to the Board a. all employee contracts (work agreements) will be presented at the August 15, 2019

Board Meeting. b. If the school does not make enrollment projections, salary reductions and/or layoffs will

be implemented to stay in budget

Next Board Meeting – 5:00PM Thursday, August 15, 2019– STEM Commons Adjourned at 10:55AM.


License Teacher Salary FY2018 diff% Salary FY2019 2019 diff% Salary FY2020 2020 Diff% RPS ScheduleSpecial Education 37,142.28$ 2.00% 46,920.00$ 26.33% 54,419.00$ 15.98% 66,807.00$ Physical Education 39,488.38$ 2.00% 40,278.15$ 2.00% 46,442.00$ 15.30% 46,442.00$ Mathematics 47,320.00$ 47,320.00$ 0.00% 47,849.00$ Mathematics 46,000.00$ English 39,264.70$ 2.00% 40,049.99$ 2.00% 46,442.00$ 15.96% 46,442.00$ Science 54,805.15$ 2.00% 55,901.25$ 2.00% 59,450.00$ 6.35% 59,450.00$ Social Studies 40,325.90$ 2.00% 41,132.42$ 2.00% 47,302.29$ 15.00% 57,292.00$ Science 36,000.00$ 37,000.00$ 2.78% 38,938.00$ Service Learning/Leadership 30,000.00$ 37,762.00$ 25.87% 39,892.00$ 5.64% 39,892.00$ ESL 59,783.00$ 60,978.66$ 2.00% 60,467.00$ Social Studies 37,762.00$ 39,892.00$ 5.64% 39,892.00$

287,026.41$ 43.17% 442,908.82$ 54.31% 479,137.95$ 8.18% 503,471.00$

ParaProfessional Salary FY2018 diff% Salary FY2020 2020 Diff%Food Service 15,754.92$ $16,070 2.00% 16,391.42$ 2.00%Custodian 15,754.92$ $16,070 2.00% 16,391.42$ 2.00%Administrative Assitant/Office Manager 40,000.00$ $50,400 26.00% 51,408.00$ 2.00%Arabic Community Expert 26,795.50$ $27,331 2.00% 27,878.04$ 2.00%SpEd Paraprofessional 27,920.38$ $28,479 2.00% 29,048.37$ 2.00%Office Assitant/PSEO Driver 22,508.22$ $22,958 2.00% 23,417.55$ 2.00%SpEd Paraprofessional 28,000.00$ $28,560 2.00% 29,131.20$ 2.00%SpEd Paraprofessional 28,000.00$ $28,560 2.00% 29,131.20$ 2.00%SpEd Paraprofessional $28,000 28,560.00$ 2.00%SpEd Paraprofessional $28,000 28,560.00$ 2.00%

145,453.95$ 2.00% $274,429 88.67% 279,917.20$ 2.00%


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Licensed Employee Contract for FY2020

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Jessica Wilkes (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Social Studies Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into an employment Agreement governing the terms and conditions of the Employee’s employment with the Academy;

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Term. This Agreement will take effect on July 1, 2019 and will terminate on June 30, 2020, unless either partyexercises its right to terminate the Agreement earlier. Either the Academy or the Employee may terminate thisAgreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party. Absent earlytermination, the Employee’s employment Agreement with the Academy will terminate effective at the close ofbusiness on June 30, 2020. This Agreement will not automatically renew.

2. Position and Duties. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Academy hereby agrees to employ theEmployee in the position of “Teacher” for the Academy, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.

a. The position of Social Studies Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status underthe Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. Abasic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but theEmployee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and tomeet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additionalhours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day,7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected,and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such ascurriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings calledby the Director, and similar events.

b. The employee will report to his or her department coordinator as the direct supervisor of this position,as designated by the Executive Director. This supervisory structure is subject to change per theExecutive Director’s decision.


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c. The Academy’s Director has the authority to create and modify a written job description for the Employee; to oversee and direct the Employee’s job performance as the Director sees fit; and to review the Employee’s performance as the Director sees fit.

d. Either the Board or the Director may assign or reassign the Employee at any time to any teaching position for which the Employee is properly licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education or the Minnesota Board of Teaching.

3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: Social Studies. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $47,302.29 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a Social Studies Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.

5. TRA Contributions. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will be a member of the Minnesota Teacher Retirement Account (“TRA”) system. The Academy will make the employer contribution required by TRA and the Employee will make the Employee contribution required by TRA by payroll deduction.

6. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, the Academy will contribute 95% of the total single premiums for the Employee under the Academy’s group health, dental and short-term disability plans. Additionally, the Academy will contribute the total premiums for the Employee under the Academy’s life insurance plan, and long-term disability plan. The Board retains the right to change or select a different insurance plans at any time.

a. The description of insurance benefits in this Agreement is intended to be informational only. The Employee agrees that no action may be brought against the Academy for any particular claim that is not covered or paid by insurance. The Academy is not insuring or guaranteeing that any particular claim will be paid or covered by insurance. The eligibility and coverage of the Employee and any dependents will be governed entirely by the terms of the applicable insurance policy.

7. Holidays. The Employee will not be expected to work on the following days, nor will they receive additional holiday pay for: New Year’s Eve Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 24th, December 25th, Martin Luther King Day, and President’s Day.

8. Personal Leave. The Employee may take up to two (2) days of PTO or paid personal leave during the term of this Agreement (see below). Upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee will have no right to be paid for the cash value of any unused days of personal leave. Days of personal leave will be forfeited if they are not used during the term of this Agreement.


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a. The Employee must request personal leave and obtain approval from the appropriate department coordinator at least one week before taking personal leave.

b. The Academy will generally grant a request for personal leave at the time desired by the Employee, unless the department coordinator determines that allowing personal leave at that time would disrupt the Academy’s operation, present staffing problems (such as the inability to hire a substitute), or interfere with the Academy’s basic educational mission. The Academy’s Director has the right to deny a request for personal leave at a given time based upon the Director’s assessment of the needs of the Academy.

9. Unpaid Leave. The employee can take up to five additional personal days off without pay if written notice is given at least 30 days in advance and it is approved by the director.

10. Sick Leave (PTO). The Employee will earn paid sick leave/PTO at the rate of one day for each month of work that is completed, up to a maximum of eight (8) days. The Employee may use accumulated sick leave whenever the Employee is absent due to illness or serious health condition that prevents his/her attendance and the performance of his/her job duties.

a. The Academy may require certification from a qualified physician stating that a given absence was due to illness or a serious health condition. The Academy has the right to make the final determination as to whether the Employee is entitled to receive sick leave for a given absence. Sick leave may not be used to conduct personal business.

b. Any absences due to illness that are in excess of the Employee's accrued sick leave and accrued personal leave will be without pay.

c. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee will have no right to be paid the cash value of any unused days of sick leave.

11. Emergency/Bereavement Leave. The Employee may take up to four (4) days of paid leave during the term of this Agreement for any emergencies or deaths in the Employee’s immediate family. For the purposes of this Agreement, immediate family is defined as a spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, grandchild, grandparent, or in-law. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee will have no right to be paid for unused days of emergency or bereavement leave.

12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a Social Studies Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.

13. At-Will Employment Status. The Employee is an at-will Employee regardless of any statements, representations, procedures, or policies that may be made or promulgated by the Academy or its agents or representatives. Accordingly, the Academy may terminate the Employee as it sees fit by providing the Employee with written notice of termination. The Academy is not required to show cause for termination of the Employee or this Agreement. After the effective date of any termination, the Employee is not entitled to


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receive any form of unearned salary, severance, compensation for unused personal leave or sick leave, payment of any insurance premium, or any other employer-paid benefit. The Employee may resign at any time by providing the Director with written notice of his/her resignation.

14. Enrollment. This contract is subject to change based on student enrollment as of October 1st, 2017. 15. Choice of Law and Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota,

regardless of whether any change occurs in the Employee’s domicile or status as a resident of Minnesota. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be unenforceable or in violation of any applicable law, the remaining portions of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

16. Waiver. Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach will not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement.

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the employment of the Employee. Neither party has relied upon any statements, promises, or representations that are not set forth in this document. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and supersede any and all prior Agreements between the parties and any inconsistent provisions in any Employee handbooks or policies. The Employee understands and agrees that any handbooks or policies adopted by the Academy do not create an express or implied contract between the Academy and the Employee. No waiver or modification of any provision of this Agreement will be valid unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement on the dates shown below. This Agreement shall not become effective unless and until it is approved by the Board of Directors of the Academy and signed by both parties.

By signing below, each party acknowledges that it has read this Agreement; that it fully understands all the terms of this Agreement; and that it intends to be legally bound by all the terms of this Agreement.

Dated: ____________________ Employee

ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY

Dated: March 14, 2019 Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Jonathon Edwards (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed English Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and



1. Term. This Agreement will take effect on July 1, 2019 and will terminate on June 30, 2020, unless either party exercises its right to terminate the Agreement earlier. Either the Academy or the Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party. Absent early termination, the Employee’s employment Agreement with the Academy will terminate effective at the close of business on June 30, 2020. This Agreement will not automatically renew.

2. Position and Duties. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Academy hereby agrees to employ the Employee in the position of “Teacher” for the Academy, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.

a. The position of English Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.

b. The employee will report to his or her department coordinator as the direct supervisor of this position, as designated by the Executive Director. This supervisory structure is subject to change per the Executive Director’s decision.


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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: English. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $46,442.00 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a English Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.








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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a English Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.

13. At-Will Employment Status. The Employee is an at-will Employee regardless of any statements, representations, procedures, or policies that may be made or promulgated by the Academy or its agents or representatives. Accordingly, the Academy may terminate the Employee as it sees fit by providing the Employee with written notice of termination. The Academy is not required to show cause for termination of the Employee or this Agreement. After the effective date of any termination, the Employee is not entitled to receive any form of unearned salary, severance, compensation for unused personal leave or sick leave,


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payment of any insurance premium, or any other employer-paid benefit. The Employee may resign at any time by providing the Director with written notice of his/her resignation.







Dated: ____________________ Employee




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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Matthew Latus (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Science Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and





a. The position of Science Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.



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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: Science. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $59,450.00 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a Science Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.








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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a Science Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.



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Dated: ____________________ Employee




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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Meagan Caron (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Service Learning/Leadership Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and





a. The position of Service Learning/Leadership Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.



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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: Service Learning/Leadership. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $39,892.00 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a Service Learning/Leadership Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.







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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a Service Learning/Leadership Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.



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EMPLOYEE: For this contract term, employee is waiving any and all insurance coverages.

Dated: ____________________ Employee




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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Sally Durand (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed ESL Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and





a. The position of ESL Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.



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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: ESL. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $60,978.66 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a ESL Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.








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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a ESL Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.



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Dated: ____________________ Employee




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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Zachary Jones (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Physical Education Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and





a. The position of Physical Education Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.



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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: Physical Education. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $46,442.00 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a Physical Education Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.







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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a Physical Education Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.



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Dated: ____________________ Employee




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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Corlis Hicks (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Special Education Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and





a. The position of Special Education Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.



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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: Special Education. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $54,419.00 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a Special Education Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.







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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a Special Education Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.



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Dated: ____________________ Employee




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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Daniel Zacharda (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Social Studies Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent waiver; and





a. The position of Social Studies Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM – 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.



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3. Licensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in the following areas: Social Studies. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July 15, 2019.

4. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $39,892.00 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a Social Studies Teacher for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s TRA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.







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12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a Social Studies Teacher, the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.



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Dated: ____________________ Employee


Dated: Executive Director


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This Ernployment Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the Board of Directors ("Board")

of Rochester STEM Academy ("Academy") and Christopher Bouska ("Employee"). The Academy and the

Employee are collectively referred to as "the parties."

WHEREAS, the Employee is a duly licensed Mathematics Teacher in the State of Minnesota or equivalent

waiver; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into an employment Agreement governing the terms and conditions of

the Employee's employment with the Academy;

NOW, THEREFORE, lN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement,

the parties hereby agree as follows:

Term. This Agreement willtake effect on July L,2OL9 and willterminate on June 30,2O2O, unless either party

exercises its right to terminate the Agreement earlier. Either the Academy or the Employee may terminate this

Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party. Absent early

termination, the Employee's employment Agreement with the Academy will terminate effective at the close of

business on June 30,2020. This Agreement will not automatically renew.

Position and Duties. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Academy hereby agrees to employ the

Employee in the position of "Teacher" for the Academy, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.

a. The position of MATHEMATICS Teacher is a full-time, 194 duty-day position with exempt status under

the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A

basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch), but the

Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to

meet the professional expectations of the job. ln light of the exempt status of the position, additional

hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day,

7:30AM - 4:30PM Monday through Thursday and 7:30AM - 2:30PM Fridays, Teachers are expected,

and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as

curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called

by the Director, and similar events.

b. The employee will report to his or her department coordinator as the direct supervisor of this position,

as designated by the Executive Director. This supervisory structure is subject to change per the

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The Academy's Director has the authority to create and modify a written job description for the

Employee; to oversee and direct the Employee's job performance as the Director sees fi! and to

review the Employee's performance as the Director sees fit.Either the Board or the Director may assign or reassign the Employee at any time to any teaching

position for which the Employee is properly licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education or

the Minnesota Board of Teaching.

Ucensure. By signing this contract, the Employee certifies that he/she is licensed by the State of Minnesota in

the following areas: MATHEMATICS. Furthermore, the Employee agrees to provide official copies of his/her

license, as issued by the State of Minnesota, as well as official copies of his/her college transcripts by July L5,

2019.

Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $38,00O.00 in

consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a MATHEMATICS Teacher for the Academy. ln accordance

with its regular payrollschedule, the Academy will paythe Employee the above-mentioned annualsalary in

twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the

Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee's TRA contribution and the Employee's medical,

dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy's obligation to

make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns orhis/her employment is terminated for any reason. lf this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid

to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.

TRA Contributions. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will be a member of the Minnesota

Teacher Retirement Account ("TRA") system. The Academy will make the employer contribution required by

TRA and the Employee will make the Employee contribution required by TRA by payroll deduction.

lnsurance. During the term of this Agreement, the Academy will contribute 95% of the total single premiums

for the Employee under the Academy's group health, dental and short-term disability plans. Additionally, the

Academy will contribute the total premiums for the Employee under the Academy's life insurance plan, and

long-term disability plan. The Board retains the right to change or select a different insurance plans at any

time.

a. The description of insurance benefits in this Agreement is intended to be informational only. The

Employee agrees that no action may be brought against the Academy for any particular claim that is

not covered or paid by insurance. The Academy is not insuring or guaranteeing that any particular

claim will be paid or covered by insurance. The eligibility and coverage of the Employee and any

dependents will be governed entirely by the terms of the applicable insurance policy.

Holidays. The Employee will not be expected to work on the following days, nor will they receive additional

holiday pay for: New Yea/s Eve Day, New Yea/s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day

after Thanksgiving, December 24th, December 25th, Martin Luther King Day, and President's Day.

Personal Leave. The Employee may take up to two (2) days of PTO or paid personal leave during the term of

this Agreement (see below). Upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee will have no right to be paid

for the cash value of any unused days of personal leave. Days of personal leave will be forfeited if they are not

used during the term of this Agreement.

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a. The Employee must request personal leave and obtain approvalfrom the appropriate departmentcoordinator at least one week before taking personal leave.

b. The Academy will generally grant a request for personal leave at the time desired by the Employee,unless the department coordinator determines that allowing personal leave at that time would disruptthe Academy's operation, present staffing problems (such as the inability to hire a substitute), orinterfere with the Academy's basic educational mission. The Academy's Director has the right to denya request for personal leave at a given time based upon the Director's assessment of the needs of theAcademy.

9. Unpaid Leave. The employee can take up to five additional personal days off without pay if written notice isgiven at least 30 days in advance and it is approved by the director.

L0. Sick Leave (PTOI. The Employee will earn paid sick leave/PTO at the rate of one day for each month of workthat is completed, up to a maximum of eight (8) days. The Employee may use accumulated sick leave wheneverthe Employee is absent due to illness or serious health condition that prevents his/her attendance and theperformance of his/her job duties.

a. The Academy may require certification from a qualified physician stating that a given absence was dueto illness or a serious health condition. The Academy has the right to make the final determination as

to whether the Employee is entitled to receive sick leave for a given absence. Sick leave may not be

used to conduct personal business.

b. Any absences due to illness that are in excess of the Employee's accrued sick leave and accruedpersonal leave will be without pay.

c. Upon termination of this Agreement the Employee will have no right to be paid the cash value of anyunused days of sick leave.

11". Emergency/Bereavement Leave. The Employee may take up to four ( ) days of paid leave during the term ofthis Agreement for any emergencies or deaths in the Employee's immediate family. For the purposes of thisAgreement, immediate family is defined as a spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, grandchild, grandparent, orin-law. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee will have no right to be paid for unused days ofemergency or bereavement leave.

12. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently,in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and tothe Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct thatconflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any

action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a MATHEMATICS Teacher, the basic educationalmission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all

federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/herduties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote theinterests of the Academy.

13. At-Will Employment Status. The Employee is an at-will Employee regardless of any statements,representations, procedures, or policies that may be made or promulgated by the Academy or its agents orrepresentatives. Accordingly, the Academy may terminate the Employee as it sees fit by providing theEmployee with written notice of termination. The Academy is not required to show cause for termination ofthe Employee or this Agreement. After the effective date of any termination, the Employee is not entitled to

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receive any form of unearned salary, severance, compensation for unused personal leave or sick leave,

payment of any insurance premium, or any other employer-paid benefit. The Employee may resign at any time

by providing the Director with written notice of his/her resignation.

Enrollment. Thiscontractissubjecttochangebasedonstudentenrollmentasof Octobet7st,2OL7.

Choice of Law and Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota,

regardless of whether any change occurs in the Employee's domicile or status as a resident of Minnesota. lfany part of this Agreement is construed to be unenforceable or in violation of any applicable law, the

remaining portions of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver. Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach will not constitute a

waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the

employment of the Employee. Neither pafi has relied upon any statements, promises, or representations thatare not set forth in this document. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and supersede any and all

prior Agreements between the parties and any inconsistent provisions in any Employee handbooks or policies.

The Employee understands and agrees that any handbooks or policies adopted by the Academy do not create

an express or implied contract between the Academy and the Employee. No waiver or modification of any

provision of this Agreement will be valid unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.

lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement on the dates shown below. This

Agreement shall not become effective unless and until it is approved by the Board of Directors of the Academy

and signed by both parties.

By signing below, each party acknowledges that it has read this Agreement; that it fully understands all the

terms of this Agreement; and that it intends to be


Dated: June 6.2019

bound by all the terms of this Agreement.


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Non-Licensed Employee Employment Agreement for FY2020

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Yusur Ahmed (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”




2. Position and Duties. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Academy hereby agrees to employ the Employee in the position of “” for the Academy, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.

a. The position of is a full-time, 177 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30 minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, Food Service Workers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.




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3. Salary. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will earn a gross annual salary of $16,391.42 in consideration for faithfully performing the duties of a for the Academy. In accordance with its regular payroll schedule, the Academy will pay the Employee the above-mentioned annual salary in twenty-four equal installments, less applicable withholdings and deductions. The Employee authorizes the Academy to make payroll deductions for paying the Employee’s PERA contribution and the Employee’s medical, dental and short-term disability insurance premium contributions, if applicable. The Academy’s obligation to make any payments under this Agreement will cease immediately in the event that the Employee resigns or his/her employment is terminated for any reason. If this Agreement is terminated at any time, the salary paid to the Employee for that period will be prorated to reflect the number of days actually worked.

4. PERA Contributions. While this Agreement is in effect, the Employee will be a member of the Minnesota Retirement Account (“PERA”) system. The Academy will make the employer contribution required by PERA and the Employee will make the Employee contribution required by PERA by payroll deduction.

5. Insurance. Academy will contribute the total premiums for the Employee under the Academy’s life insurance plan, and long-term disability plan. The Board retains the right to change or select different insurance plans at any time.


7. Personal Leave. The Employee may take up to two (2) days of paid personal leave during the term of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee will have no right to be paid for the cash value of any unused days of personal leave. Days of personal leave will be forfeited if they are not used during the term of this Agreement.




9. Sick Leave. The Employee will earn paid sick leave at the rate of one day for each month of work that is completed, up to a maximum of eight (8) days. The Employee may use accumulated sick leave whenever the Employee is absent due to illness or serious health condition that prevents his/her attendance and the performance of his/her job duties.


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11. Covenant of Diligence, Good Faith, and Loyalty. The Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability. The Employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to the Academy. The Employee may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the Academy, nor may the Employee engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with his/her duties as a , the basic educational mission of the Academy, or the desired image of the Academy. The Employee must fully comply with all federal and state laws and with all policies and rules of the Academy. The Employee must perform his/her duties in a trustworthy, ethical, legal, and diligent manner and must use his/her best efforts to promote the interests of the Academy.

12. At-Will Employment Status. The Employee is an at-will Employee regardless of any statements, representations, procedures, or policies that may be made or promulgated by the Academy or its agents or representatives. Accordingly, the Academy may terminate the Employee as it sees fit by providing the Employee with written notice of termination. The Academy is not required to show cause for termination of the Employee or this Agreement. After the effective date of any termination, the Employee is not entitled to receive any form of unearned salary, severance, compensation for unused personal leave or sick leave, payment of any insurance premium, or any other employer-paid benefit. The Employee may resign at any time by providing the Director with written notice of his/her resignation.




16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the employment of the Employee. Neither party has relied upon any statements, promises, or representations that are not set forth in this document. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and supersede any and all prior Agreements between the parties and any inconsistent provisions in any Employee handbooks or policies. The Employee understands and agrees that any handbooks or policies adopted by the Academy do not create


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an express or implied contract between the Academy and the Employee. No waiver or modification of any provision of this Agreement will be valid unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.



EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Yusur Ahmed ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Howa Abdullahi (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”





a. The position of is a full-time, 184 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30 minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, Custodians are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.




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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Howa Abdullahi ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Ali Ashkir (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”





a. The position of is a full-time, 211 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30 minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, Administrative Assitant/Office Managers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.




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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Ali Ashkir ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Hassan Lahos (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”





a. The position of is a full-time, 192 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30 minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, Arabic Community Experts are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.




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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Hassan Lahos ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Amina Hassan (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”





a. The position of is a full-time, 192 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30 minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, SpEd Paraprofessionals are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.




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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Amina Hassan ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Issa Mahamud (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”





a. The position of is a full-time, 192 duty-day position with exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job. A basic duty day will be nine (9) hours in length (inclusive of a 30 minute duty-free lunch), but the Employee is expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform his/her job duties and to meet the professional expectations of the job. In light of the exempt status of the position, additional hours worked beyond a forty-hour workweek will not constitute overtime. Beyond the basic duty day, Food Services/PSEO Drivers are expected, and may be required, to attend and participate in meetings and school-sponsored events, such as curriculum nights, informational meetings, student conferences, parent conferences, meetings called by the Director, and similar events.




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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Issa Mahamud ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Faduma Issa (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”









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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Faduma Issa ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Reem Alaso (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”









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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Reem Alaso ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Yasmin Sulayman (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”









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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Yasmin Sulayman ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


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This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rochester STEM Academy (“Academy”) and Kadra Mohamud (“Employee”). The Academy and the Employee are collectively referred to as “the parties.”









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EMPLOYEE Dated: ____________________ Signature: Kadra Mohamud ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Dated: August 5, 2020 Signature: Bryan Rossi, Ph.D., Executive Director


School Nutrition Programs

Renewal bf Cont:r~ct for Vended Meals School Year 2019-<ZO

Upon mutual agreement of the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) school food authority (SFA) and the Vendor, a

SNP Contract for Vended Meals may be renewe~ for subsequent one-year terms afte~ the original contract.

Program regulations (7 CFR 210.16) allow a contract to be renewed up to four tim~s (tbtai oftive'years). State

law for publir:; schools (Minnesota Statutes section 123B.52) allows ah SNP Confrc1c;t for Vended Meals to follow

the federal rule for up to four renewals if federal program requirements are met.

This template must1be u1eci'for c6ntfact renew~!; Withti!Jt change to any pfovis'ioris 'except for inserting required information. No material changes ma/be niade t6 the 6dg1nJ1Co~fract. . . , . .

1. Definitions

"SFA" refers to the school food authority that is contracting for the meals and will cl~frn the ri1eals for SNP reirhbursements.

· ·Stem Acade'rli' '· SFA: .;)·'\ .-•,,,,,';: :·- ,' C ,,:·,•··' :-, •• " y SF~'s Gyber-Link~d lriterattiv~'Chilci'N'utrition Syste;m (c:Llcs) ldentif/cation'Numbe'r: --.,..,..,-----

::,':: ·, ,,. . •.·•, .• .. ·.. . . .. :,'·· . '.. '.. .. .··; · ..

''.Venqpr" refers t0, the co_rnpany;ssh9ol, or.oth!=r 9rgan_izc1tion pro"'.ipiqg mec1!s to tr~ SFA.,

Vendot•Muna, Halla! Restuarant ' a:·!

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"Original contract" refers to the first:year of the c~ntract, which started. on 08/~ 1/1, §-CJ5/31 /2_ 2. Renewal of Contract

SFA and Vendor mutually agree to renew the original contract for the term indicatetj below, no~ to

exceed one year, without change except for adjustments specified in this re.newal document. The

contract may be'renewed a maximum-bf four tirnes (a total of five years including the origin 91 contract).

2019~20 ·· ... ·' · · · ,·. · •, · · this is the · .· . · - . year ofthe contract, counting the original contra1=t and all reney,(i:lls.

Start Date for Renewed Contra.ct: 09/0S/20.1.1:nd Di:lte for Renewed Contr9ct; 0,6/0S/20?0 ' • • • • •c • ' •• ' • • • • ~ _. • • •• • • • , ...

3. A~jli$t111ents tq Co.rJtract

SFA and Vendor agree to the terms of the original Contract for Vended Meals, aq adjusted here,for the

term of the renewed contract.

a. Financial Terms

SFA will pay the fixed meal prices specified in the original contract, as adjusted h'ere: Vendor INiU not

charge any fees, or request reimbursement of costs, in addition to the adjusted fixed meal prices. For

each meal service, the ta~le below shqws the 2018-19 meal price, the mutually agreed percentage :. \ ·,; . ' .. :' ·, . . . .(-: .; ' . . ' . . . , : . . . . . . . . . : .. /, . \ •. ' .

increase, and the 2019-20 meal price (rounded to the nearest whole cent). The perceritage increa.se

may not exceed 2.5 percent (th'e increase in the cost of Food Away from Home'from the Consumer Price

Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Midwest Region, for the 12 months ending December 2018.)


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I ' Vendor will provide non-unitized meals for SFSP) with instructions on the planned portion_size for each food component. MDE;s approval of SFA's SFSP application approves SFA for a waiver from the SFSP requirement to provide unitized meals.

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Offer versus Serve (OVS): One or more sites receiving bulk food will use the OVS provision when serving SFSP meals. SFA and Vendor will coordinate regarding OVS requirements.

7. Vendor Certification Statements

Total est_imat,ed contr9ct pay_rrients during the renewal year arE!: $----'-----

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I ✓ I The ~ontract ai:noqnt is expec;ted to. be less than $100,QQ0)\ Certjfication Regarding DebarmE!nt, suwension, ln,E!l!gi_bility and Voluntary Ex,dusion - Lower~Tier Covf:!rEld J"rnn.s_9ctions (sigl)~d by VE!ndor) is attached tq this contract. . ,

0 The contract amount is expected to be $100,000 or more. In addition to the certification listed ·. above, a c:.ertification Regarding Lol:Jbying (signed by Vendor) and, if applic~bie, a Disdos~re of

LC>bbying A,ctlvities (signed by V~ndor) ~r~ attached to this contract, · · · ' , · :

SIGNATURES

SFA Name: Stem Academy

Name of SF.A's Authori~ed Representative:_.-'---'----'-'-"---'---'--'----'-'-'-'-'-'---'-------'-'-'-'--'-'-'-'-'-'--'--'-'-"'---"---"---'---

Tltle: ___________________ _

Signature of Authorized Representative: ___________________ ;.;___-'--_

Date:----------,--

'Vendor Name: _f\/lyna ~~llal R~$tuarant

Name ofVend~r's Authorized Representative: _A_b_d_is_a_la_· _n_\_S_a_h_a_l_, ----------Title: Manager

Sign~tureof Authorized Representative:--------------------'-'----

Date: , , ... ·

Vendor Contact: Abdisalan Sahal

Title: Manager Phoner5Q7-2Q8-Q677 ..

Email: [email protected]


<CIERT~f~CATION RIEGARDING DIEBARI\IIENT, SUSPENSION, ~NlEUGIBIUTY AND

VQlUNTARY IEXCUJSION

LOW!:R.;Tl~R ~O\/ERED TRANSA~TIONS

This certification ls required by th.e regulc:itions implem~nting .Executive QrdE,ir 12549, Exeq.itive qrd~r 1~689,

and 31 U.S;C\6101; Deba~mentand Suspension, 2 CF{{ Part 417, Subpart C, Responsibilities of Participants

Regarding Transactions DoingBLisiness With Qther Persons.

Read i11structi9ris on previous page l;>erore completing sert)fi.ca,tion . . ' ' ·,. ·,. '-'; • .· 1•1,' •' ; •••,' ·' ,, i';;.''' ''• I,

1. Th~ p'rospective lowet-tier 'particip~ht cifrtifies,'hy submi~~bn of this proposal, that n~ither it nor its , · , · ;._· ' _; . _ ·, ·. ,· - :· 1,:1 ... , , .,.·.;·'f· 1 , -.,., • )., :.:!:•·., , ", .... _ j; ,:-." · _ ,.'. .. · ,_(; '• , .,:· : .·

Pt;incip~ Is is Pf~_s,e,ntly d.e??rreq, susp~ndec!1,prc;>po:,,ed. f9r 9el;,~r:~e!pt, d~d~red ineligiblt= or v~luntarily

excluded from Rarti,clp~ti,c;ir)n thi~ tr~nsac~ior by ~f)Y f~:dersiJ. departrnw1t or agency ..

2. Where the prospectlve·lower-tier participant is uhable to tertify:to any of the statements in this

certification, stkh'p~bspective participant shall attach an e,lplanatior\ to this ·pfop6sal. ·

Award NumberofProjett Name: National School Lunch Program .'\

Name of Authorized Vendor Representative:--'---------------''-------

Title: --------,-----~-------,-------,--

Signature: ____ ~--------~----------

Date: ----------


SFA and Vendor mutually agree to the 2019-20 meal prices shown below:

Meal Type 2018-19 Price Percentage Increase 2019-20 Price

Breakfast $ -- % $ '4-lei§-

Lunch $ -- % $ ·-;, --; °' afterschool $ -- % $ On)

b. Non-Financial Terms

Minor adjustments to non-financial terms of the original contract may be made. Major changes to

contractual responsibilities may not be made without rebidding.

Describe any adjustments to non-financial terms here: ________________ _

4. USDA Foods

If Vendor will use USDA Foods in the preparation of meals at its commercial facility, Vendor is a

processor of USDA Fbods as defined in federal regulations (7 CFR 250.3). Vendor acknqwledges that it

will be required to enter into an In-State Processing Agreement with the Minnesota Department of

Education or, if Vendor operates in multiple states, a National Processing Agreement with the U.S.

Department of Agriculture, and to comply with the terms of the processing agreement.

Vendor will credit SFA for the cash value of USDA Foods received for use. Costs to Vendor of receiving

and using USDA Foods are included in the fixed meal charges. Vendor will not charge any fees, or

request reimbursement of any costs, related to USDA Foods.

SFA confirms that it has fully received credits for USDA Foods for school year 2018-19 or at a minimum

for school year 2017-18 before renewing the contract for 2019-20, as documented on the Reconciliation

of Credits for USDA Foods form or other documentation.

5. Termination

SFA or Vendor may terminate this contract for cause as allowed in the original contract. The contract

may be terminated for convenience (no cause) if the parties mutually agree to terminate for

convenience.

6. Summer Food Service Program (if applicable)

Meal Patterns: Vendor will provide SFSP meals that meet the requirements for the following meal

patters:

0 Summer Food Service Meal Pattern

0 Child and Adult Ca.re Food Program Meal Pattern for Children Ages 1-6

0 Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern for Infants

@ National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Meal Patterns

Unitized Meals: Vendor will provide unitized meals for all SFSP sites unless the box below is checked to

request MDE approval of non-unitized/ bulk meal service for one or more sites.


CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

1. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of a federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of a federal loan, the entering into a cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of a federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement;

2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, in accordance with its instructions;

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was

made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this

transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification

shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Vendor Name: h4 U 111 0 llc1. l_ a ' R. {'_g{e, W"~n Award Number or Project Name: National School Lunch Program

Name of Authorized Vendor Representative: _A.,.,,_i,>,,..........d-k~S~o~J~u~~~1 ______________ _

Title: ___ __,_'('l-'---'\

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Signature: ______ 17_7 !..f(}A_,,l//ffeflll~Wr"-~----------------Date: ,.~/ 1,o / 11


INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT FORM

1. By signing and submitting this form, the prospective lower-tier participant is providing the certification

set out on the certification form in accordance with these instructions.

2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when

this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower-tier participant

knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the federal

government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available

remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

3. The prospective lower-tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which

this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower-tier participant learns that its certification

was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

4. The terms "covered transaction,11 "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower-tier covered

transaction," "participant," "person," "primary 0 covered transaction," "principal," "proposal" and

"voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage

sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this

proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

5. The prospective lower-tier participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered

transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower-tier covered transaction with a

person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this

covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction

originated.

6. The prospective lower-tier participant further agrees by submitting this form that it will include this

clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarmerit, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -

Lower-tier Covered Transactions," without modification, in all lower-tier covered transactions and in all

solicitations for lower-tier covered transactions.

7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a

lower-tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible or voluntarily excluded from

the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the

method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but

is not required to, check the Excluded Parties List data on the federal System for Award Management

website (EPLS).

8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in

order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of

a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the

ordinary course of business dealings.

9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered

transaction knowingly enters into a lower-tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,

debarred, ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other

remedies available to the federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction

originated may pursue available remedies as appropriate, including suspension and/or debarment.


School Nutrition Programs

Agreement for Vended Meals Provided by a School Food Authority

School Year 2019-20

This agreement is for a School Food Authority (SFA) that participates in School Nutrition Programs (SNP) to

obtain reimbursable SNP meals from another SFA, which is referred to in this contract as the "Vendor". An

Agreement for Vended Meals Provided by a School Food Authority must be completed each school year that the

Vendor will provide meals to the SFA. This agreement template may not be used to obtain SNP meals from a

commercial vendor.

Meal charges are based on the Vendor recouping at least the estimated costs of providing the meals or snacks. If

actual costs are not available, the charge may be based on the total federal reimbursement that could be

received for the meal or snack including the value of USDA Foods if applicable.

Competitive quotes are not needed when SNP meals will be obtained from another SFA. The Vendor and SFA

may directly negotiate meal prices without additional, competitive quotes.

I. Purpose and Term

"School Food Authority" or "SFA" means the school food authority that will receive the meals and claim the

meals for SNP reimbursements under the SFA's agreement with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

"Vendor" means the school food authority that will provide the SNP meals.

This contract, between School Food Authority (SFA):

STEM ACADEMY

SFA's Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System (CUCS) Sponsor Identification Number:

and Vendor:

NILE RESTUARTANT

SFA's Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System (CLiCS) Sponsor Identification Number:

authorizes that the Vendor will provide meals, snacks or milk in accordance with this agreement and the federal

regulations and policies applicable to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition program(s)

identified in Section II of this contract.

The contract is effective for the period of: 09/03/2019 through 06/06/2020

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Vendor will provide meals to SFA site(s) listed below or on an attached list.

Site Name Site Address cues Number (if known)

Stem Academy 415 16th ST SW Rochester, MN 55901

SFA will notify Vendor SFA with days' notice of changes to sites.

If all sites do not receive the same types of meals, describe differences between sites here:

II. Meal Requirements

A. Vendor will provide meals, snacks and/or milk that meet applicable School Nutrition Programs requirements,

including revised requirements from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (check all programs that

apply):

Lunches meeting National School Lunch Program requirements,* 7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

210.

Breakfasts meeting School Breakfast Program requirements, 7 CFR 220.

I ✓ I Snacks meeting Afterschool Care Snacks requirements, 7 CFR 210.

I ✓ I Milk meeting Special Milk Program requirements, 7 CFR 215 / Minnesota Kindergarten Milk Program.

D Other (describe):

B. Vendor will provide meals to SFA in the following manner:

D Unitized meals.

D Bulk quantities accompanied by written instructions regarding the planned portion size for each food

component.

C. Vendor will also provide (check all that apply):

. D Eating Utensils.

D Condiments.

D Paper Items.


D Extra Milk.

D Transportation Containers.

D Other, describe:

m. Meal Charges and Billing

A. SFA will pay the following fixed prices for meals that meet program requirements and are delivered in

accordance with the agreement. The fixed prices are the total amount due from SFA for each meal type;

Vendor will not charge other fees, or request reimbursement of any costs, in addition to the fixed meal

prices.

Meal charges are based on the use of all commercial foods. Meal prices have not been reduced to reflect the

value of SFA's USDA Foods. SFA will receive credit for its USDA Foods entitlement value as described in

Section V.

Breakfast$

Snack$

Lunch$

Meals {check one):

.89

3.57

2.14

I ✓ I include milk D do not include milk

If applicable, describe other charges such as for extra milk, adult meals, and adjustments to meals to

accommodate special dietary needs:

Vendor SFA will bill SFA as described {include frequency of billing):

NOTE: Neither the Minnesota Department of Education {MDE) nor USDA assumes any liability for meal

payments.

IV. Substitutions and Modifications for Medical or Special Dietary Needs

Vendor will substitute or modify food or beverage items as requested by SFA for students with medical or

special dietary needs as specified by SFA. SFA is responsible to obtain and maintain any documentation required

for SFA to claim program reimbursements.

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If Vendor incurs additional costs for substitutions specified by SFA that exceed the regular meal payments,

Vendor may request reimbursement from SFA for the additional costs. Neither SFA nor Vendor may charge any

additional amounts to students who qualify for substitutions.

A. Substitutions or Modifications for Students with Disability - Federal Requirement

Vendor will provide substitutions or modifications to meals, as specified by SFA, for students with a disability

that restricts their diet so that they are unable to consume the regular program meals. SFA is responsible to

obtain the Special Diet Statement for the student that is required for SFA to claim program reimbursement

for the meals.

B. Lactose-Reduced Milk for Students with Lactose Intolerance - State Requirement

Vendor will make available at least one of the following types of lactose-reduced milk specified in Minnesota

Statutes section 124D.114 for lactose-intolerant students whose parents have submitted written requests:

lactose-reduced milk; milk fortified with lactase in liquid, tablet, granular, or other form; or milk to which

lactobacillus acidophilus has been added. A portion of a lactose-reduced milk product may be poured or

served from a large container. SFA is responsible to maintain the written requests on file.

C. Meal Substitutions for Students without Disability (Optional)

I ✓ lit this box is checked, SFA has established a policy as allowed by School Nutrition Programs to offer meal

substitutions that are within the meal pattern on a case-by-case basis for students who do not have a disability but who have special dietary needs. SFA will specify the required substitutions to Vendor.

D. Non-Dairy Fluid Milk Substitutes {Optional)

r✓ I 1t this box is checked, SFA has established a policy as allowed by School Nutrition Programs to offer one

or more non-dairy fluid milk substitutes thot are nutritionally equivalent to cow's milk to students with a

medical or other special dietary need. Vendor will provide non-dairy fluid milk substitute(s) in

accordance with SFA's policy. SFA will maintain the written requests that are required to claim program

reimbursement for non-dairy fluid milk substitutes.

V. USDA Foods

SFA's USDA Foods entitlement value for the school year is$ . SFA will permit MDE to

transfer SF A's entitlement value for the school year to Vendor. Vendor will credit SFA for SFA's USDA Foods

based on SFA's entitlement value.

Vendor will provide credits for USDA Foods to SFA at this frequency (check one):

D On the monthly invoice, in the set monthly credit amount based on SFA's entitlement value shown above

divided by SFA's number of operating months.

SFA's number of operating months:


Monthly credit that will be provided by Vendor (total entitlement divided by the number of operating

months):$

D Other frequency

D At the end of the contract year.

VI. Ordering and Delivering

A. SFA or sites will notify Vendor in advance of the number of meals needed.

Vendor will use an organized system for receiving orders for delivery adjustments; documenting orders for

delivery adjustments; adjusting production levels, if necessary; ensuring that delivery receipts are changed to

reflect adjusted meal orders; and ensuring that adjusted meal orders for each site are correctly packaged and

loaded for delivery.

Indicate deadline(s) for SFA or sites to send meal orders {such as by a set time on the previous day or the

same day of the meal service) and how notice will be provided, by e-mail, telephone or in person. Indicate

timeline(s) for increasing and decreasing an order that has been made. If more than one site, indicate any

differences between sites. Describe here, or reference here to attached information:

B. Vendor will deliver meals as described. Include time(s} for each site.

{For each meal service, indicate time that meal will be delivered or picked up by SFA. If more than one site,

indicate for each site.) Describe here, or reference here to attached information:

C. Responsibility for transport containers:

(Indicate whether Vendor or SFA will be responsible for cleaning transport containers and, if applicable,

schedule for Vendor to pick up or SFA/Site to return transport containers. If more than one site, indicate any

differences between sites.)

Describe here, or reference here to attached information:

D. Other:

VII. Recordkeeping and Availability of Records

A. Vendor agrees to maintain full and accurate recorJs, which are required for SFA to claim reimbursements

through School Nutrition Programs. Required records include: 1) daily menu records; 2) daily quantities of

food prepared, by type of meal; 3) daily number of meals furnished, bytype of meal.

B. Vendor and SFA agree that books and records pertaining to Vendor SFA's food service fund will be made

available to SFA upon request and agrees to retain all records for inspection and audit by representatives of


SFA, MDE, USDA, and U.S. General Accounting Office, at any reasonable time and place for a period of three

(3) years after the final payment for the contract, except that in circumstances where audit findings have not

been resolved the records must be retained beyond the three-year period until resolution of the audit.

VIII. Health and Sanitation

A. All food will be properly stored, prepared, packaged and transported free of contamination and at

appropriate temperatures.

B. SFA will not pay for meals or snacks that are unwholesome or spoiled at time of delivery.

IX. SFA Control of Food Service

SFA will maintain overall responsibility for administration of the food service, in accordance with SNP regulations

and policies.

SFAwill:

A. Retain control of the quality, extent and general nature of the food service, including counting the numbers

of reimbursable meals and claiming SNP reimbursement from MDE.

B. Retain control of the nonprofit food service account, overall financial responsibility for the nonprofit food

service operation, and meal prices.

C. Ensure that the food service operation is in conformance with SFA's agreement with MDE to participate in

SNP.

D. Maintain all applicable health certifications for SFA site(s).

E. Monitor vended meals to ensure the food service is in conformance with program regulations.

X. Termination

Either party may terminate this contract for cause by notice in writing as described:

(The number of days required for notice of termination, not to exceed 60 days, must be stated.)

The contract may be terminated for convenience (no cause) if the parties mutually agree to terminate for

convenience.

XI. Additional Provisions at Option of SFA and Vendor

Describe additional provisions here, or reference here to additional attached nonfinancial provisions:

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Signatures

SFA Name: STEM ACADEMY

Authorized Representative:

Title: LIBAN YUSUF MUMIN

Signature of Authorized Representative:

Date: 05/20/2019

Vendor Name: NILE RESTUARTANT

Authorized Representative:

Title:

· Signature of Authorized Representative:

Date:

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August 15, 2019

To the Rochester STEM Academy School Board:

I am proud of my work with the STEM students, parents, staff and community and all

that we have accomplished, especially with our Post Secondary Enrollment Options

(PSEO) program.

When board governance does not follow its own policies, procedures, and best practice,

there can no longer be reliable governance nor effective management. Therefore, I am

submitting my letter of resignation effective immediately.

Sincerely,

Bryan Rossi, Ph.D. Executive Director, Rochester STEM Academy

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