September 8, 2015 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.
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
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IV. HEIGHTS LITES
Description:
The Board will honor the Columbia Heights Communications Department for their awards won through National School Public Relations Association.
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V. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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V.A. Approval of Agenda
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V.B. Announcements
Description:
Sept. 15, Tue. 5:00 p.m. Listening Session
Sept. 15, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Sept. 22, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Oct. 13, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room |
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V.C. Correspondence
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VI. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VI.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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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VII.A. Minutes of the August 11 and 25 School Board Meetings
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VII.B. Personnel Report
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report for July 2015
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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. Teacher of the Year
Presenter:
Chair Larkin
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Columbia Heights Public Schools Teacher of the Year and greet this year's recipient Coleman Nemerov.
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VIII.D. Sheridan Story Project
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services; Nicole Herje, Columbia Academy Social Worker
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on The Sheridan Story Project.
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VIII.E. Blooming Heights and Agriculture Education Update
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Bonnie Lohman, Agriculture Specialist
Description:
The Board will be presented with an update on Blooming Heights and Agriculture Education.
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IX. CLOSED SESSION
Presenter:
Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Supt. Kelly; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
In accordance with Minn. Stat. ยง13D.03, the Board will meet in closed session for the item on the agenda for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy.
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X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
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XI.A. Constitution Week Resolution
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to adopt a resolution stating Columbia Heights ISD #13 will celebrate the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week.
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XI.B. Employee Handbook
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Employee Handbook.
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XI.C. Appointment of Board Representatives
Presenter:
Chair
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the appointment of Board representatives to standing committees due to the resignation of Member Meyer.
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XII. BOARD TOPICS
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XIII. ADJOURN
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