September 27, 2021 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:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are: Jessica Chipman has been named the Minnesota Educational Theater Association Educator of the Year for 2021. Coach Tim Zupfer was named both Section 8AAA Girls Golf Head Coach of the Year and State AAA Girls Golf Head Coach of the Year. Fourteen Alexandria Area High School graduates and current students have been named 2021 AP Scholars based on their performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The awards given and students recognized include:
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 16, 2021
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the August 16, 2021 regular school board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR AUGUST 2021
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Because of the many year-end accounting adjustments and entries that need to be made, the financial reports for August 2021 will be presented when the number accurately reflects fiscal year 2020-2021 activities. 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 August 2021. |
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V.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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V.C.1. EMPLOYMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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 agreements. |
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V.C.2. EMPLOYMENT - CO-CURRICULAR
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff members and pay them according to the salary schedule: Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individuals named. |
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V.C.3. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The district administration is recommending that the board approve the following positions. The Personnel/Negotiation Board Committee supports the recommended additions:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending the board approve the staff positions as presented. |
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V.C.4. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:
Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above. |
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V.C.5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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.C.6. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff member:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the retirement of this individual as requested, with appreciation for her years of service to the district. |
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V.D. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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 application. |
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V.E. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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.F. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trip:
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V.G. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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V.H. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICY
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policy at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policy at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policy listed above. |
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V.I. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the August 2021 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 205, 302, 304, 307, 618 and 651. |
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V.J. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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. SCHOOL GARDEN INFORMATION
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
INFORMATION:
Morgan Olson will provide information on the school garden programs in the school district. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI.B. ACTIVITIES PRESENTATION
Presenter:
Ben Kvidt
Description:
INFORMATION:
Ben Kvidt will share highlights from the Activities Department. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. APPROVE 2021-2022 SCHOOL SITE GOALS AND ACTION PLANS
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will present the 2021-2022 school site improvement goals and action plans. These plans utilize assessment results from the 20-21 school year. The building goals have been reviewed by the Curriculum/Policy Committee. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the 2021-2022 School Site Improvement Goals as presented. |
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VII.B. APPROVE 2021 PAYABLE 2022 PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2021 Payable 2022 preliminary property tax levy information and answer questions regarding the levy proposal. The summary is an overview of the state levy document that involves many pages of data and computations. The 2021 Payable 2022 preliminary property tax levy limitation is a decrease of $52,620.01 (or -0.62%) for a total levy limitation of $16,235,555.98. *Due to continual calculation changes, these figures are subject to change leading up to the board meeting. Further discussion will take place at the time of the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the preliminary property tax levy for 2021 Payable 2022 at the maximum state allowable amount. |
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VIII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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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