Public Meeting Agenda: February 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. PROCEDURAL ITEMS

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Agenda

1.D. Recognition of Visitors and Public Forum

1.E. Presentations

Description: TRAK (Together Reaching Area Kids), presented by Principals Chantel Boyer and Dale Christensen, Assistant Principal Brian Baloun

Attachments: (1)

TRAK INFORMATION - CHAMBER (2)

1/31/2025 at 9:14 AM

2. REPORTS

2.A. Student Report

2.B. MSBA "You Matter" Video

Description: https://youtu.be/o9zqIiiAAsQ?si=G2nEmnDl9rykIO-8

2.C. Superintendent's Report

Description:

MASA/MASE Spring Conference is on March 14th and 15th. I am registered and plan to attend the conference which aligns with the AASA workshops I have been attending.
The Prom Committee has begun to take action. Prom is set for April 12th. Grand march will take place at the high school in the mid to late afternoon. Dinner and transportation will be part of the experience this year, as we do on odd numbered years with closer locations. The dance will take place at A'Bulae in Minneapolis. The cost will be determined based on the finalized costs that are being determined. This is a different date than we have used in the past, as the cost of the venue is lower, we avoid Mother's Day and fishing opener. This date was communicated out last year. The date each year considers robotics competitions, spring tournaments, and neighboring schools.
The Graduation Committee has determined the class motto. The opportunity to submit a speech for consideration for graduation has been shared with the senior class. The Graduation Committee will meet again on February 5th to discuss the class flower, staff speaker, the program, and other events related to the ceremony.
The Minnesota legislative session remains uncertain, with recent court rulings delaying the House District 40B special election until March and nullifying two weeks of House activity, requiring a restart. With 68 votes needed for a quorum, negotiations between House leaders are ongoing. Meanwhile, the Senate has functioned more smoothly under a power-sharing agreement, with committee hearings proceeding as scheduled.

Education-related hearings focused on funding challenges and legislative mandates. Jenny Lorentz and I both testified on the impact of ESST and Paid Leave laws.
Our construction sales tax exemption for Becker - SF 70 Status in the Senate for the 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026). has been filed by Senator Mathews. A hearing request was submitted to show interest if Senator Rest / Senator Weber choose to hear a series of similar bills. This has a companion bill in the house, sponsored by Representative Mekeland.
We have applied for a $1,000,000 grant through MN Department of Commerce for Energy Improvements.

2.D. Committee Reports

Attachments: (1)

2025 Committee Meetings Calendar

1/29/2025 at 2:48 PM

3. CONSENT AGENDA

3.A. Minutes

Attachments: (1)

January 6 2025

1/29/2025 at 10:45 AM

3.B. Financial Report

Attachments: (1)

January 2025 Board Financial Report

1/31/2025 at 8:59 AM

3.C. Disbursements

3.D. Personnel

Description: I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.

Attachments: (1)

Personnel Report.xlsx - February 2025

1/30/2025 at 10:58 AM

3.E. AIPAC Annual Compliance

Description: In alignment with MN Statute, Section 124D.78, Subdivision 1, we must establish an American Indian Advisory Committee to serve in an advisory role. We are also required by the Commissioner of Education to submit annual compliance of Concurrence and Nonconcurrence by March 1^st of each year. I recommend approval of the AIPAC document showing Concurrence by Sarah Colford who is the chairperson of the AIPAC.

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SKM_C45825020316101

2/3/2025 at 3:50 PM

3.F. Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore

Description: I recommend approving the enclosed resolution directing the administration to propose the discontinuance of positions and/or programs for the next school year. The school board approves the resolution each February authorizing the administration to review all programs and positions in developing budget recommendations for the next school year.

Attachments: (1)

Discontinuance of Positions and or Programs

2/1/2022 at 1:04 PM

3.G. 25-26, 26-27, 27-28 Superintendent Contract

Attachments: (1)

Superintendent Negotiations 26-28

1/31/2025 at 9:41 AM

4. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS

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 in the enclosure. Thank you to those who have donated to our schools and students.

Attachments: (1)

February 2025 Resolution Accepting Donations

1/30/2025 at 11:09 AM

5. 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

Description: The calendar committee has been communicated with and provided feedback related to the calendar. A draft of this calendar was sent to them and is currently obtaining feedback. This is a first reading for the school calendar.

Attachments: (1)

2025-2026

1/30/2025 at 11:31 AM

6. ADJOURN

February 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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