July 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Other than Agenda items (Limit 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker). During the public comment part of each regular board meeting, up to 30 minutes of time will be allowed for district constituents to address the board.  Each person may have up to 5 minutes of time to speak.  This is a time of "listening" by the school board.  The board is here to listen only and will not take action or discuss topics brought forward during the open forum.  It may, at is discretion, ask questions for clarification of issues.  The board may, if it deems appropriate, bring said issues forward at a subsequent meeting.  NO PERSONAL ATTACKS WILL BE ALLOWED.  The open forum is the only opportunity for members of the audience to speak out during the meeting.  Please attach form and follow the guidelines for presenting your topic. 

Description:  A resolution must be passed by 2/3 of the board in order to property accept the donations listed in the attachments.  Resolution is also attached.  No roll call vote is needed since the resolutions have been placed in the consent agenda.

Description:  The MSBA red-lined policy is attached, along with that policy in the non-red-lined version which includes changes suggested by the Policy Committee. (See page 3, 111-C and pages 2, 6, 8, and 9 where the phrase "see MSBA/MASA policy ___  "  was replaced with "see other applicable school district policies.

Description:  We must conduct and annual review of the policy and approve it based on that review.

Description:  In addition, the FY 14, 15, and 16 Health and Safety Budget is presented for review and action.

Description:  This is the sports care contract for Jordan High School with St. Francis Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Services. 

Description:  We will review the Roadmap, Vision Cards, and Operational Plan. We will discuss goals for 14-15 and how they are tied to the operational plan. Matt met with SCSC consultant Ed Waltman to review the plan and discuss next steps. This information will be shared with the Board.

Description:  7.7.14 Construction Meeting Notes are attached.

In addition, I am recommending that the job proceed as a Prevailing Wage job.  I will discuss the specifics behind this recommendation.

Additionally, you will find a revised construction scheduled attached.

Description:  High Growth School District:
Under Minnesota Statute 120B.35, Subd. 4, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is to report the best practices of schools that demonstrate high growth.  Your school has been identified as a high growth school and is asked to share about the implementation of best practices that have led to the growth of your students by completing the survey at the link below.  The categorization as a high growth school is separate from any designation your school may have under Minnesota’s accountability system based on the MMR.  This is a quick survey and is aimed at gaining an understanding of your school’s practices in areas such as leadership, professional development, teacher placement and evaluation, use of data, classroom instruction, cultural competence and family engagement. It is important to note that your school will remain anonymous in the reporting of results, as data will be reported at the statewide level only.  You are encouraged to be open and honest in responding to the survey questions, and the answers in this survey will not be connected back to your individual school.

SHIP Grant:
The District will be submitting a grant application centered around healthy eating/wellness and one designed to compliment the City of Jordan's Safe Routes to School Grant. 

Administrative Team Retreat - July 23rdSee attached document

Summer and Fall Workshop Schedule UpdateSee attached document

Summer Building and Grounds Project Update
Chip sealing and manhole surround repair is scheduled for the week of July 21st (weather permitting)
Stadium bleacher kick plates will be installed the week of the 21st
We are waiting for a 2nd bid for ECFE fencing
The Domestic Hot Water system at the ES will be completed by MN Plumbing within the next several weeks
ES Boiler conversion is set for August
Floor tile asbestos abatement at the MS is progressing with phase 1 of 4 being done. Our maintenance crew is working now in phase 1 to clean and seal the floors. Furniture will be moved into the phases accordingly.

Communication Plan for 14-15:
The District's Operational Plan (part of strategic plan) will replace the Board Goals document.
The Communication and Marketing Committee will need to meet late July/early August to develop dates for the 2014-2015 Communication Plan.