April 17, 2023 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 Math League Team placed 5th in the state and 1st and 4th in the west central division at the State Jr. High Math League Competition. Individually, Alex Rodriguez took 1st, Thomas Dutcher placed 6th and Joshua Makalinao came in 18th. The team of Alex Rodriguez, Elizabeth Wagner, Joshua Makalinao and Lucas Klimek placed 1st in the regional Mathcounts competition and advanced to state, where they placed 13th out of 25 teams. In the individual Mathcounts competition, Alex Rodriguez and Thomas Dutcher each placed 2nd at regionals and Alex Rodriguez placed 4th in the countdown round at state. Michael Zhang placed 1st in both the Individual Round and the Fact Drill Round at the 6th grade Math Masters competition, while the team of Beck Oldenkamp, Michael Zhang, Collin Aber, Brinkley Schmid and Jada McAdoo placed 1st in the Team Round. In the 8th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge at ATCC, two of the three Alexandria 8th grade teams placed:
9th grader Ning Zhang has been selected as an Aspirations in Computing Award Honoree in the Rising Star award category. This award is given to high school students who identify as women, genderqueer or non-binary and have been selected for their exceptional technology skills, interests and aspirations. The following Alexandria Area High School choir students received Superior ratings at the Section 8AA North Vocal Solo/Ensemble competition held in February:
The Tenor/Bass Choir and the Treble Choir each received an Excellent Performance award at the 8AA North Choral Large Group Competition. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 20, 2023 AND WORK SESSION ON MARCH 22, 2023
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the March 20, 2023 regular board meeting and March 22, 2023 work session. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MARCH 2023
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 March 2023. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2023
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of March 31, 2023. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of March 2023. |
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IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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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 and donation requests. |
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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 trip:
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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 fundraisers:
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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 March 2023 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 522 and 722. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Chad Duwenhoegger
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Chad Duwenhoegger will share highlights from Alexandria Area High School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.B. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE
Presenter:
Wade Nibbe
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Wade Nibbe will share highlights from the Buildings & Grounds Department. 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. APPROVE FINAL REVISION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will present proposed final revisions to the 2022-2023 district financial budget. The following pages provide a summary of the budget revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the 2022-2023 budget as presented. |
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VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides the resolution the school board is required to adopt identifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Nonrenewing a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teacher for the following probationary staff member:
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VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides the resolution the school board is required to adopt identifying probationary staff members whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
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VI.D. ADOPT RESOLUTION PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF A CONTINUING CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide the resolution which the school board is required to adopt identifying tenured staff members whose positions may be reduced in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. This is the first of two steps in the process when tenured staff is involved. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution proposing to place the following staff members on unrequested leave of absence:
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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. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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