June 25, 2013 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. ROLL CALL                 | 
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                                        III. MISSION STATEMENT                 
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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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                                        IV. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE                 | 
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                                        IV.A. Approval of Agenda                 | 
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                                        IV.B. Announcements                 
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July 4, Thur. Holiday, District Closed July 18, Thur. 5:30 p.m. Sub-committee on Board Evaluation Tool, Training Room Aug. 1, Thur. 5:30 p.m. Sub-Committee on Board Evaluation Tool, Training Room Aug. 13, Tue. 5:00 p.m. Sub-committee on Policy Meeting, Supt. Conf. Room Aug. 13, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Aug. 15, Thur. 5:30 p.m. Sub-committee on Board Evaluation Tool, Training Room Aug. 20, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Aug. 27, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Sept. 3, Tue. First Day of School | 
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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. Personnel Report                 | 
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                                        VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS                 | 
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                                        VIII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS                  | 
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                                        VIII.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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                                        VIII.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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                                        VIII.C. Columbia Heights Public Schools Employee of the Year                 
        Presenter: 
Elizabeth Bruchu, Interim Dir. of Human Resources; Cristina Dobon, Columbia Academy Social Worker     
        Description: 
The Board will honor the 2013 Employee of the Year, John Kulick.     | 
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                                        VIII.D. North Park Composting Program Presentation                 
        Presenter: 
Jeff Cacek, North Park Elementary Principal; Jim Kordiak, Anoka County Commissioner      
        Description: 
The Board will be presented with information on the composing program at North Park Elementary.     | 
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                                        VIII.E. K-5 Student Handbook                 
        Presenter: 
Jeff Cacek, North Park Elementary Principal     
        Description: 
The Board will be presented with information on the 2013-2014 K-5 Student Handbooks.     | 
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                                        VIII.F. K-12 Activities Task Force Update                 
        Presenter: 
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Mary Bussman, Columbia Academy Principal      
        Description: 
The Board will be presented with an update on the K-12 Activities Task Force.     | 
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                                        VIII.G. Mentorship Program                 
        Presenter: 
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Zena Stenvik, Staff Development Coordinator      
        Description: 
The Board will be presented with the final report on the mentorship program as part of the 2012-2013 memo of understanding.     | 
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                                        VIII.H. District Telephone System Changes                 
        Presenter: 
Bryan Hennekens, Dir. of Technology and Security Services     
        Description: 
The Board will be presented with information on the new district telephone system changes.     | 
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                                        IX. ACTION ITEMS                 | 
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                                        IX.A. Summer Academy Joint Powers Agreement                 
        Presenter: 
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations     
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to approve the Summer Academy Joint Power Agreement.     | 
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                                        IX.B. 2013-2014 Budget                 
        Presenter: 
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations                                                                               
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to approve the 2013-2014 Budget.     | 
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                                        IX.C. ESEA Grants                 
        Presenter: 
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning     
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to approve the ESEA Grant for 2013-2014.     | 
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                                        IX.D. LEA Authorization                 
        Presenter: 
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning     
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to approve the LEA Authorization.     | 
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                                        IX.E. Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Membership                  
        Presenter: 
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations     
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to approve membership in the the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce.     | 
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                                        IX.F. School Board Liaison Appointment                 
        Presenter: 
Chair Bardell     
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to approve a change in a School Board Liaison Appointment.     | 
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                                        X. BOARD TOPICS                 | 
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                                        XI. ADJOURN                  |