February 28, 2022 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. 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: The Discovery Middle School Spelling Bee went 14 rounds before Miles Bryce took first place. Nils Stadsklev was the runner up. Both advanced to the Regional Spelling Bee, held in early February. Ten other students competed in the DMS competition by being the top spellers in their grade level: Thomas Dutcher, Sully Glade, Ryley Converse, Everleigh Quick, Ella Vanderheiden, Marie Unver, Brody Zappe, Markelle Burginger, Dhani Wencl-Singh and Aiari Hopp. Ten Discovery Middle School students participated in a Minnesota State MATHCOUNTS chapter competition, taking 1st place in the team competition. All 10 students placed in the top 8, with 5 advancing to the state competition. Team participants and individual results:
Ben Borden was selected as the AAHS representative for the MSHSL Triple A Award (Academics, Arts and Athletics). The DMS Honor Choir, consisting of Alize McClellan-Beliveau, Mara Duscher, Grace Femrite, Hudson Kleven, Lilly Krusemark, Emma Laurent, Fiona Schmidt and Isabella Wilson attended a Middle Level Choir Festival at NDSCS College in Wahpeton, where they collaborated with well-known choral directors and singers from 5 other schools to perform a public concert. 7th grader Alex Rodriguez auditioned and was chosen to play in the MNSOTA Middle Level Honor Orchestra with other 7th-9th graders from around the state. They performed at the Minnesota Music Educators Convention in February. The AAHS One Act Play cast and crew earned their 6th consecutive ‘star’ award for their play, "Trousers," at the MSHSL State One Act Play Festival. Noah Hubbard received a perfect score of 40 out of a possible 40 points on February 9th at the North Vocal Solo and Ensemble at Concordia College in Moorhead. Wrestlers Blaze Nelson and Kelly Johnson each recorded their 100th career win in the match vs. Ottertail Central on February 5th. The Cardinal Gymnastics Team earned the title of Section Academic Champions with a team GPA average of 3.917. Senior Ailynn Fettig earned a trip to the state gymnastics tournament. Jaelyn Miller secured a spot in the Girl’s Nordic Ski state tournament at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, MN. Nicolas Welle set a new pool record in the 100-yard butterfly on January 27th vs. Brainerd. The Boy’s Swim Team competed in the Central Lakes Conference Championship Meet with excellent results, including:
The Cardinal Football Team was chosen as one of 62 national finalists for the inaugural National Football Foundation (NFF) National High School Academic Excellence Award, recognizing the top high school football teams in the nation for excellence in the classroom. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JANUARY 24, 2022
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the January 24, 2022 regular school board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JANUARY 2022
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 January 2022. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2022
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of January 31, 2022. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of January 2022. |
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IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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IV.D.1. 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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IV.D.2. 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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IV.D.3. 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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IV.D.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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IV.D.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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IV.D.6. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff members:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the retirements of these individuals as requested, with appreciation for their years of service to the district. |
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IV.D.7. TERMINATION
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends the following terminations:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the terminations. |
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IV.E. 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 applications. |
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IV.F. 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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IV.G. 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 trips:
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IV.H. 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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IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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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IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the December 2021 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 410, 421/706.1, 514, 535, 634, 706, 708 and 802. |
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IV.K. 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 agreement:
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IV.L. ADOPT 2022-2023 DMS CURRICULUM COURSES
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2022-2023 DMS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes received a first reading at the December 20, 2021 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2022-2023 curriculum/program changes as presented. |
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IV.M. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADD AN ACTIVITY
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The district administration is recommending that the board approve the following activity. The Personnel/Negotiation Board Committee supports the recommended addition:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending the board approve the addition of an activity as presented. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. VOYAGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Dana Christenson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Dana Christenson will share highlights from Voyager Elementary School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.B. LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Brendan Bogart
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Brendan Bogart will share highlights from Lincoln Elementary School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. ADOPT AMERICAN INDIAN PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.78 requires that all Minnesota school districts with ten or more American Indian students have an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee. The committee serves in an advisory role to the district. The school board must ensure that programs are planned, operated and evaluated in consultation with the committee. The district must complete the Resolution of concurrence/non-concurrence each school year. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution as presented. |
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VI.B. ADOPT SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will review with the board the proposed school calendars for the next two years, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The calendar committee, composed of representatives from the teaching staff, parents and administration, held several meetings over the past weeks. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars. |
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VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR REDUCTION IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides the resolution which the school board is required to adopt identifying the programs that may be reduced in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle, Director of Human Resources, will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions. |
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VI.D. APPROVE REVISION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will present proposed revisions to the 2021-2022 district financial budget. The following pages provide a summary of the budget revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the amended 2021-2022 budget as presented. |
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VI.E. AWARD OR REJECT BIDS FOR HVAC UPGRADES
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide information about the bids received on February 22, 2022 for the HVAC System Upgrades at Discovery Middle School and Garfield Elementary School. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends rejecting all bids and to reevaluate and revise the plan as necessary for future re-bidding. |
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VI.F. APPROVE 2022 ESY SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND CALENDAR
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will update the board on 2022 summer school programming planned for the district. The attached information provides details. Further discussion will take place at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the summer school calendar and programs as presented. |
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VI.G. APPROVE ONGOING SCHOOL BOARD COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will walk through the history of the school board communication process, as well as next steps. Further discussion will take place at the time of the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the school board meeting communication process as presented. |
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VI.H. APPROVE AMENDED BOARD CALENDAR
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides the recommended dates for regular school board meetings, amended to correct a typographical error. The meetings are adopted through June 2023 to permit these dates to be printed as a part of our regular school calendar publication. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amended January 2022 through June 2023 school board meeting calendar as presented. |
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VII. 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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VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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