July 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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3. OPEN FORUM
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
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4.1. District Office Consent Items
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4.1.1. Minutes of June 6, 2011 Regular Meeting
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4.1.2. Minutes of June 21, 2011 Regular Meeting
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4.2. Business Office Consent Items
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4.2.1. Treasurer's Report
Description:
This will be included in next month's meeting
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4.2.2. Bills and Claims Subject to Annual Audit
Description:
This will be included in next month's meeting
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4.3. Personnel Consent Items
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4.3.1. Consideration to Approve Reassignment from Hilltop Grade 1 Teacher to Hilltop Multiage Teacher - Faith Sohns
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4.3.2. Recommendation to employ Maria Siegle as Grade 1 Teacher at Park
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4.3.3. Recommendation to employ Lexie Schilling as Grade 4 Teacher at Park
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4.3.4. Consideration to Accept Resignation of Teacher Nolan Kohorst
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4.3.5. Recommendation to employ Katie Volk as EBD Teacher at Park
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4.3.6. Recommendation to employ Don Marcussen as .33 Gifted & Talented Coordinator
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4.3.7. Recomendation to employ Kirsten Vaage as High School English teacher
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4.3.8. Recommendation to Employ Lucy Kanaventi as High School Special Education Teacher
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5. ACTION ITEMS
Description:
Each item is a 2010-11 District Goal
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5.1. Maintain Financial Stability
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5.1.1. Consideration to Approve the Following Health and Safety Management Plans
Description:
Asbestos
AWAIR Bloodborne Pathogens Respiratory Protection Safety Committee* Underground Storage Welding, Cutting & Brazing OSHA Playground Safety Personal Protective Equipment Radon Lead in Water Lockout / Tagout* Machine Guarding Indoor Air Quality* Integrated Pest Management Laboratory Safety* Fire Protection Hazardous Waste Hearing Conservation Hoists, Lifts, & Jacks Electrical Safety Emergency Action Plan Employee Right To Know* Community Right To Know Compressed Gas Confined Space* *Attachment 10 Items |
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5.1.2. Resolution to approve Capital Facilities Bond Sale for the ESG Energy Project
Description:
Due to the State shut down, the facilities bond sale will not happen today -
One of the requirements of the sale is a letter from the State authorizing us to sell the bonds and there is no one to send that letter out, so the financing is on hold. The project can continue as long as we can cash flow it, and we can reimburse the general fund when the bonds are sold. (We may need a board resolution at that point, but it can work that way.) |
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5.1.3. Resolution to Approve Operating Levy Questions
Description:
The official resolution and calendar are attached. Approval of of the operating levy questions will allow us to continue to move forward with the referendum process. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.4. Consideration of Motion to Authorize Treasurer to Invest and Transfer Funds within Statutory Limitations
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.4.1. Motion to Authorize Superintendent and/or District Accountant to Act on Behalf of Board to Invest, Transfer and Expend Funds within Board Limitations
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.4.2. Motion to Authorize Superintendent and/or District Accountant to Act on Behalf of Board to make Electronic Funds Transfers
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.5. Consideration to Authorize the Electronic Transfer of Funds for Health Insurance Purposes via the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.6. Consideration to Authorize School Depositories
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.7. Consideration of Setting Substitute Teacher Salary
Description:
All rates will reman the same as the 2010 - 2011 school year. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.8. Consideration of Setting Substitute Custodial Salary
Description:
There is no change in the language from the 2010 - 2011 school year. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.9. Review of 2011-12 Meal Prices Established at June 21, 2011 Meeting
Description:
This price increase was discussed and approved last month by approving food service budget. We need a formal approval of the 2011-2012 meal prices. The elementary and high school student lunches will increase by $.05. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.10. Consideration of Setting Cocurricular Participation and Admission Fees for 2011-12
Description:
Mr. Swanburg will be present to explain the need for and explanation of the participation an admission fee changes. Based on my discussions with Mr. Swanburg, approval is recommended.
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5.1.11. Consideration to Authorize the Advertising for Snow Removal Bids for the 2011-12 School Year
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.12. Consideration of Authorizing Superintendent to Consider and Approve/Disapprove Nonresident Student Tuition Agreements and Enrollment Options Requests Received During the 2011-12 School Year
Description:
This is an annual action that is required by law. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.13. Consideration to Renew Membership in Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) for 2011-12 School Year
Description:
This is an annual action that is required for us to continue our memebership with MSBA. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.14. Consideration to Approve 2011-12 Letter of Agreement with SOCRATES South Central Regional Area Telecommunications Systems
Description:
This is an annual action required to allow us to continue our partnership with SOCRATES South Central Regional Area Telecommunications Systems. Approval is recommended.
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5.1.15. Consideration to Approve Form 479'S with SOCRATES for E-Rate Funding Years 2010-11 and 2011-12
Description:
This is a new federal requirement we must approve to continue our E-Rate funding with SOCRATES. The reason for the 2010-2011 approval is to bring us in compliance with those requirements. Approval is recommended
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5.1.16. Recommendation to Approve Amendment to Superintendent's Contract
Description:
I am requesting this amendment to the superintendents contract. Approval is requested.
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5.2. Sustain a Healthy Climate of Open Communication, Respect, Trust, & Pride
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5.2.1. District 2397 Recognizes
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5.2.2. Consideration of Board Member Attendance at the August 8-9, 2011 MSBA Leadership Conference
Description:
Please be prepared to let us know if you wish to attend the MSBA Leadership conference so we can send in registrations. Unfortunately, the conference is is being held on the same day (August 8) as the annual Blue & Gold Golf Tournament. For this reason neither Henry nor I will be attending the conference.
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5.2.3. Community Engagement Committee Report
Presenter:
Amber
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5.2.4. July 11th Board Work Session Report
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5.3. Sustain Quality Facilities
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5.3.1. Schedule Property Services Committee Meeting
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5.4. Demonstrate Gains on Key Student Achievement Indicators
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5.4.1. Agriculture Academy Grant Report
Presenter:
Kevin E.
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6. BOARD MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS / IDEAS EXCHANGE
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6.1. 2011 Delegate Assembly
Description:
Superintendents were requested by the MSBA to make this opportunity available to school board members. The attachment will give more explanation. My understanding is that we have not participated in the past, but the opportunity is there.
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6.2. Other
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7. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
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7.1. Committee Meetings
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7.2. Next work session & Board meeting
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7.3. MSBA Conference
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8. ADJOURN
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