January 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The meeting will open with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II. MISSION STATEMENT
Description:
Columbia Heights Public Schools create worlds of opportunity for every learner in partnership with supportive small-town communities by challenging all to discover their talents, unleash their potential, and develop tools for lifelong success.
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III. HEIGHTS LITES
Description:
The Board will recognize Luke Sands and Julie Fowler Columbia Heights TIES Exceptional Teachers Award Recipients.
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IV. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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IV.A. Approval of Agenda
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IV.B. Announcements
Description:
Jan. 26-27, No School, Grading/Inservice Days
Feb. 14, Tue 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, District Comm. Room Feb. 14, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, District Comm. Room Feb. 20-24, No School, Energy Break Feb. 28, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, District Comm. Room |
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IV.C. Correspondence
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V. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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V.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
Description:
At this time any citizen or employee may briefly address the School Board. The Board will listen to the brief remarks, ask clarifying questions and, if desired, request that the administration follow up. The Board will not take action at this meeting on requests presented at this time.
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
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VI.A. Appointments and Resignations
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VI.B. Gifts and Donations
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VII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VII.A. Reports from Members of the Board
Presenter:
Board Members
Description:
Board members will report on Board activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VII.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VII.C. High School Dress Code
Presenter:
Prin. Karetov, Asst. Prin. Wrobleski, Asst. Prin. Awsumb
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the High School Dress Code.
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VII.D. High School Uniforms
Presenter:
Prin. Karetov, Asst. Prin. Wrobleski, Asst. Prin. Awsumb
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on uniforms at the High School.
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VII.E. High School Continuous Improvement and Staff Development Plans
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning, Prin. Karetov
Description:
Continuous Improvement and Staff Development Plans will be presented for Columbia Heights High School.
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VII.F. Legislation Regarding Minimum Annual Instructional Hours
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on legislation regarding minimum annual instructional hours.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Discontinuance of Positions and Programs
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources, Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The School Board will be asked to approve the adoption of a resolution directing the Superintendent and Administration to consider the discontinuance of programs and postitions to effectuate economies in the School District and reduce expenditures.
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VIII.B. Updated 2011-2012 Budget
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve an updated 2011-2012 budget.
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VIII.C. Motion to Sell Facility Bonds for Columbia Academy
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the sale of Facility Bonds for Columbia Academy.
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VIII.D. School Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Scott Bardell, 2011 Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the following policies: 618- Assessment of Standard Achievement, 620-Credit for Learning, 624-Online Learning Options. These policies appeared on the January 10 meeting for first reading.
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IX. BOARD TOPICS
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X. ADJOURN
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