January 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Organizational Meeting

Description:  Assignments for 2021 are attached.

Description:  1.  School board members are registered for the MSBA Conference.  
2.  Update on COVID protocols:  MN OSHA is set to approve the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in agreement with Federal OSHA standards.  All staff who are unvaccinated will be required to take a test each week and wear a face covering when around others.  The CDC also has reduced quarantine times from 10 days to 5 days with improving symptoms.
3.  Update on Strategic Goals:  
     Goal 1:  The District will develop a 10-year plan for LTFM funding that satisfies the largest needs of the District. 
We are on pace to meet Goal #1.  This goal is also improved due to passage of the bond referendum in November.
    Goal 2:  Create a communication plan for the District that includes stakeholders, preferred methods, reasons, and timeliness of communication.
We are on pace to meet Goal #2.  The plan is in draft form and is being reviewed by Community Education staff to ensure fulfillment of their department goal.
    Goal 3:  PLC's will collaborate to develop a minimum of 3 common summative assessments aligned to the standards.
We are on pace to meet Goal #3.  Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working with PLC's to ensure common summative assessments are able to be created within PLC groups.
     Goal 4:  21st Century Citizen students will create a post-secondary plan and complete the 21st Century Exit Plan.
Goal #4 is in progress.  Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working on this goal with staff.
     Goal 5:  Classroom teachers in grades K-5 will provide 6 hours of coding for students.
Goal #5 is in progress.  Technology Staff, Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working on this goal with staff.
     Goal 6:  Certified teaching staff will participate in PLC regrounding series.
We are on pace to meet Goal #6.  Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working with staff in PLC's to achieve this goal.
     Goal 7:  Becker School District will achieve an 8% unassigned fund balance.
We have achieved Goal #7.  The District looks to maintain an 8% fund balance to continue to meet Policy 714.
     Goal 8:  Provide two opportunities for staff and students to participate in forums providing feedback on school district service, safety and security.   
Goal #8 has not been met at this time.  We will continue to put processes in place to work toward achieving goal #8.

Description:  I recommend approving the Annual Agenda as presented.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Sherburne State Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund, and PMA/MN Trust as District Depositories for 2022.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Bergan KDV, LTD as the district auditors for FY 21.  The quote from Bergan KDV is $26,000 for 2021, and $26,500 for 2022.

Description:  I recommend continuing with Kennedy and Graven as the school district's Legal Counsel.

Description:  I recommend continuing with the Patriot News as the official district newspaper.

Description:  September 13 (September 6 is Labor Day), July 11 (July 4 is Independence Day), November 14 (November 8 is Election Day).  The only date in question at this point is April 4th, which is the end of our short spring break.

Description:  I recommend the Board of Education to authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct electronic fund transfers on behalf of the district per MN Statute 471.38, Subd. 3, and 3a.

Description:  I recommend approving authority to Transportation Director to schedule routes, establish bus stops, and discretion in control and discipline of school children with school district administration per MN State Statute 123B.88

Description:  I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.

Description:  Policy 706 Acceptance of Gifts permits the school board to accept donations or gifts under the terms of the policy.  I recommend accepting the gifts as described on the enclosure.

Description:  With no further input or recommendations, I recommend approval of policy 410 Family and Medical Leave.

Description:  I recommend approving the resolution to sell bonds for the building project.