May 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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IV. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Julie Critz will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are: Travis Hochhalter was named State Class AA Girls Cross Country Head Coach of the Year. 10th grader Rachel Duchene has been selected as a recipient of the Rising Star honor through the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing (MNAiC) organization. This honor is bestowed upon female students who have demonstrated a commitment to continue to strengthen their technology skills and their exploration of the field. |
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Julie Critz
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V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 20, 2020
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the April 20, 2020 regular school board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed.
Attachments:
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V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR APRIL 2020
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for April 2020. |
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V.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR APRIL 2020
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of April 30, 2020. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of April 2020. |
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V.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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V.D.1. EMPLOYMENT
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff and pay them according to salary schedules:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individuals named. |
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V.D.2. EMPLOYMENT - CO-CURRICULAR
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff member and pay him according to the salary schedule: Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individual named. |
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V.D.3. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above. |
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V.D.4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received the following Leave of Absence requests:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the leave requests as presented. |
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V.D.5. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff members:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the retirement of these individuals as requested, with appreciation for the years of service to the district. |
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V.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications. |
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V.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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V.G. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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V.H. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the April 2020 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 508, 512, 513, 538, 543, 654, 705 and 705.1. |
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V.I. REPEAL DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policy is recommended for repeal:
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policy at their committee meeting and supports repealing. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION:
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V.J. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreements:
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VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VI.A. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND REPORTING
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Due to the change of instruction model to Distance Learning, there is a need to review and revise assessment and reporting practices to better align with the current teaching and learning model. An overview of these revisions will be provided. A question and answer time will follow at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. APPROVE FINAL REVISION OF FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will present proposed final revisions to the 2019-2020 district financial budget. The following pages provide a summary of the budget revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the 2019-2020 budget as presented. |
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VII.B. APPROVE FIRST READING OF THE 2020-2021 DISTRICT FACILITIES RENTAL HANDBOOK AND PROCEDURES
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Lynn Jenc will present the 2020-2021 Facilities Rental Handbook & Procedures to the board members for a first reading. The following pages provide further information. A second reading will follow at the June 15, 2020 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the 2020-2021 Facilities Handbook & Procedures document. |
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VII.C. APPROVE MEAL SERVICE EXTENSION
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have been delivering meals for children during the distance learning time frame. This service was set to end on the last day of school. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the plan to extend providing meals to students through June. |
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VII.D. APPROVE GRADUATION PLAN
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Due to the COVID-19 circumstances, a traditional graduation commencement ceremony is not possible on May 29th. The district has created two alternate options based upon information gathered, such as survey data, research of other school districts, guidance from the Commissioner of Education and Governor Walz. This information will be shared with the board for consideration. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the 2020 graduation plan as presented. |
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VII.E. APPROVE ADJUSTMENT TO SUMMER SCHOOL
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Due to COVID-19 and the new requirements for continued distance learning, it is recommended that we change our previously approved plan for the Extended School Year Services (ESY) by adjusting the dates to June 15, 2020 through August 15, 2020. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the adjusted 2020 summer school schedule as presented. |
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VIII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Julie Critz
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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VIII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VIII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VIII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VIII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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