September 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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4. OPEN FORUM
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5. LE SUEUR - HENDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES
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6. REPORTS
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6.1. Other Reports
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6.1.1. STRIVE
Presenter:
Stacy Carpenter, Dave Johnson
Description:
Stacy Carpenter, ISD 2397 counselor and Dave Johnson of Rotary will present their plans to initiate the STRIVE program in LSH. STRIVE stands for Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education and is a collaborative effort to challenge, motivate, and reward high school seniors who have significant opportunity for academic improvement.
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6.1.2. Start of School Reports
Presenter:
Bill Bjorndahl, Christine McDonald, Nicki Adams
Description:
Principals will present reports regarding the start of the school year.
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6.1.3. Assessment Results and 2016-17 Assessment Calendar
Presenter:
Bill Bjorndahl
Description:
Principals will present a summary of 2015-16 assessment results. Principal Bjorndahl, who also serves as the assessment coordinator for ISD 2397 will also share the 2016-17 assessment calendar.
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6.1.4. September Enrollment
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6.2. Committee Reports
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6.2.1. Finance Committee 8.22.16
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6.2.2. Human Resources Committee 8.30.16
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.1. District Office Consent Items
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7.1.1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of August 15, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting.
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7.1.2. Recommendation to approve the 2015-17 Custodial Master Agreement
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7.1.3. Recommendation to approve the 2016-17 Employee Handbook subject to editorial changes
Description:
Changes to handbook include, but not limited to:
-Name Updates -Addition of Social Media Guidelines
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7.2. Business Office Consent Items
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7.2.1. Recommendation to accept grants & donations received.
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7.2.2. Recommendation to approve April, May and June Treasurer's Report.
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7.2.3. Recommendation to approve April bills and claims in the amount of $801, 519.43 with the exception of Check #72061 payable to Evolution Media & Design in the amount of $500.75
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7.2.4. Recommendation to approve May bills and claims in the amount of $699,671.35 with the exception of check #72121 payable to Evolution Media & Design in the amount of $200.00 and check #72228 payable to Evolution Media & Design in the amount of $124.23.
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7.2.5. Recommendation to approve June Bills & Claims in the amount of $522,024.86 with the exception of check #72299 payable to Evolution Media & Design in the amount of $312.21 and check #72330 payable to Evolution Media & Design in the amount of $354.85.
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7.2.6. Recommendation to approve check #72061 for $500.75, check #72121 for $200.00; check #72228 for $124.23, check #72299 for $312.51 and check #72330 for $354.85 payable to Evolution Media & Design subject to annual audit.
Description:
Board Member Steinborn to abstain from voting.
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7.3. Personnel Consent Items
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7.3.1. Recommendation to accept resignation of Alexander Resner.
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7.3.2. Recommendation to hire "C" squad volleyball coach, Ann Zeiher
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7.3.3. Recommendation to hire Little Giants paraprofessional, Vicki Loewe
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7.3.4. Recommendation to accept resignation of Chanice Schmitt.
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7.3.5. Recommendation to terminate the employment of custodian Dan Sullivan, effective September 12, 2016.
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7.3.6. Recommendation to hire paraprofessional, Crystal Olson.
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7.3.7. Recommendation to approve additional years of experience for Edward (Pat) Haley.
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7.3.8. Recommendation to hire paraprofessional, Victoria Watson.
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7.3.9. Recommendation to hire paraprofessional, Valerie Easterlund.
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7.3.10. Recommendation to approve annual contract for Administrative Assistant, Jackie Fahey.
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7.3.11. Recommendation to approve leave for Shannon Froehlich.
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7.3.12. Recommendation to hire ABE teacher, Mary Kelly.
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7.3.13. Recommendation to hire ABE teacher, Belinda Lemus.
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8. OLD BUSINESS
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8.1. "Why We Play" Follow Up
Presenter:
Dave Swanberg
Description:
As requested at the August 15, 2016 Board meeting, Activities Director Dave Swanberg will return with some members of his coaching staff to discuss their implementation of the "Why We Play," philosophy sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. Coaches planning to attend include Mike May, Eric Lewis, Anne Lewis, Becky Straub, Jeff Christ and Tom Quiram.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Consideration to approve an approximately $10,000 reimbursement obligation to have UNESCO conduct an in depth study of facility needs.
Presenter:
Colin Green
Description:
Representatives from UNESCO will present their initial findings and study, describe the work that would be completed and explain the potential $10,000 obligation in the event that LS-H elects not to enter into agreement with UNESCA to complete projects. This item was discussed and received initial from the finance committee.
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9.2. Consideration to approve $19,000 to replace a leaking steam condensate pipe at Park Elementary School.
Presenter:
Colin Green
Description:
Pipes that return the condensate solution to the boilers are leaking and it is recommended they be replaced prior to the heating season.
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9.3. LS-H Teacher Exit Surveys
Presenter:
Brian Gersich
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10. BOARD MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS / IDEAS EXCHANGE
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10.1. Board Committee Assignments
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10.2. Superintendent Evaluation Workshop
Description:
MSBA will be holding a Superintendent Evaluation Workshop on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Start time is at 5:30 PM and will be held at MSBA in St. Peter. If anyone is interested in attending, please let Jackie know prior to October 1.
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11. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
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11.1. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
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12. ADJOURN
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