November 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to call the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Arnhalt       ____________
Ernst          ____________
Hasbargen ____________
B. Johnson ____________
E. Johnson ____________
Mikkelson  ____________
Neppl         ____________ 

Ex-officio members:
Finkral        ___________
Ohm           ___________

Description:  Congratulations to Homecoming Queen Grace Conzemius and King Daniel Erlandson.

Also congratulations to Alex Ohm for placing in DECA competitions by taking second place in the Minnesota competition and 35th in the nation in the virtual business challenge in accounting.

The Veterans Day program was well received by the community and viewed by 179 people as of Friday afternoon.  It is posted on the KBMW website.  Many positive comments have been received!

Description:  Administration recommends to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Roll Call (if needed) Arnhalt _____ Ernst _____ Hasbargen _____ B. Johnson _____ E. Johnson _____ Mikkelson _____ Neppl _____

Description:  Motion is needed to approve the consent agenda.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Motion is needed to accept donations received this past month.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Emergency Executive Order 20-95:
Upon approval by the Executive Council, as soon as is practicable but no later than November 30, 2020, a school district or charter school must count 30 minutes per day for teacher preparation to provide instruction to students in distance learning or a distance learning or hybrid learning model, as instructional time toward meeting the minimum hours required by Minnesota Statues 2019, section 120A.41. This teacher preparation time is for students receiving instruction in distance learning or a distance learning or hybrid model. This time is in addition to a school district's or charter school's teacher preparation time established under Minnesota Statues 2019, section 122A.50.

Motion to approve Administration's recommendation for implementing the required addition of 30 minutes daily of future preparation time for teachers.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Administration will share results of the Incident Command Team discussion happening Friday afternoon and will present any possible recommended changes to the board.

Possible Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Request by a teacher for the District to pay the tuition costs for the final course necessary to meet the required 18 credits this teacher needs to continue teaching college credit classes to Breckenridge High School students.  Tuition is $750 plus the costs of textbooks for this three credit class.  The state funded Online 18 program ended in the spring of 2020.  Based on state budget projections, it does not appear Online 18 will receive funding in FY21.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  The Truth and Taxation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM during the regular scheduled board meeting.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  The seniority lists for the teachers, non-certified, custodians, and principals need to be posted.  There is a 30 day window from the date of posting to make a request for changes.

Motion   ______________ to direct administration to prepare seniority lists and post
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Enclosed is the RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION to request funding to be used to help those students who may be deprived of participating in activities due to financial constraints.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  The Junior Class is requesting permission to fundraise through Charleston Wrap for Prom.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Discussion and appointment of board members to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Motion to hire the financial advisor firm, Baird, to assist the District in preparing financial documents for the existing operating levy renewal.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Based on the timeline presented by InGensa a special board meeting needs to be scheduled for the annual organizational meeting and to work through the operating levy details.  The board will revisit the mission, vision and goals that will be used in the presentation for the operating levy work.

Motion   ______________ to schedule the meeting January ________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Motion to adopt the RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION.  This is an annual election requirement.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Action Adjourned at __________________
Motion  ______________
Second______________
Vote     ______________ 
NOTES:
Regular meeting:  December 16 @ 4:00 PM
Staff Development:  2020 - Sep 24-Ty, Oct 22-Justin, Nov 19-??, Dec 19-??, 2021 - Jan 28-Marc, Feb 25-Clayton, Mar 25-Brett, Apr 22-Steve, May 13-Erin, May 27-?? - Thursday @ 7:15 AM @ BES #233 - please switch with someone if you cannot attend your assigned date
Wellness:
VISION STATEMENT:  Breckenridge Pride ... Inspiring to Excel!
MISSION STATEMENT:  We are devoted to providing personalized learning through challenging, relevant and dynamic experiences in a safe environment where mutual respect is fostered and builders of the future are developed.