December 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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                                        1) Call to Order by Chairperson                 
                    
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                                        2) Approval of Agenda                 
                    
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                                        3) Approval of Consent Agenda (see last section of agenda for full listing)                 
                    
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(The consent agenda are items that do not involve major policy, budget or taxing decisions, bond awards or items related to the Superintendent's contract or evaluation. These are routine matters of the district that have been previously budgeted or authorized. The specifics of the Consent Agenda can be found on the last pages of this agenda.)     
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                                        4) Approval of Minutes                 
                    
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                                        4)a. November 27, 2012                 
                    
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                                        5) Opening Remarks and Recognitions from the Superintendent of Schools                 
                    
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                                        5)a. Superintendent Updates                 
                    
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                                        6) Delegations on Resolutions on Agenda and Policy Items from the Superintendent (Vote)                 
                    
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                                        7) Vote on Resolutions on Agenda and Policy Items from the Superintendent                 
                    
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                                        7)a. Votes on Policies                 
                    
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                                        7)a.1. Resolution to Amend and Rename Policy 5390, Graduation                 
                    
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                                        7)a.2. Resolution to Amend and Rename Policy 5392, High School Diploma                 
                    
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                                        7)b. Sample Resolution for Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education Regarding Sequestration                 
                    
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                                        7)c. Resolution on Tax Levy Certification                 
                    
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                                        8) Reports, Presentations and Recommendations from the Superintendent of Schools or Board of Directors                 
                    
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                                        8)a. Presentations on Policy                 
                    
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                                        8)a.1. Recommendation to Amend and Renumber Policy 5685, Environmental Health and Safety                 
                    
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                                        8)a.2. Recommendation Regarding Activity Policies: 
                    - Amend and Rename Policy 5560, Co-Curricular Eligibility - Repeal Policy 6521, Athletics, Co-Curricular Activities, Clubs and Organizations - Repeal Policy 6523, Academic and Attendance Requirements for Eligibility for All Extra Curricular Activities - Amend and Recodify and Rename Policy 6522, Participation on Athletic Teams 
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                                        8)b. Update on English Language Learning Commission                 
                    
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                                        8)c. Update on School Services Transportation                 
                    
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                                        9) Delegations on Reports, Presentations and Recommendations from the Superintendent or Board Directors                 
                    
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                                        10) Reports and Comments from Board of Education Directors                 
                    
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                                        11) New Business                 
                    
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                                        12) Adjournment                 
                    
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                                        13) Full List of Consent Agenda                 
                    
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                                        13)a. Personnel List                 
                    
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                                        13)a.1. List "A" (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)a.2. Suspension of Classified Employee                 
                    
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                                        13)a.3. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.4. Administrative Leave - Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.5. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.6. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.7. Administrative Leave - Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.9. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.10. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.11. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.12. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)a.13. Suspension of Classified Employee                 
                    
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                                        13)a.14. Suspension of Classified Employee                 
                    
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                                        13)a.15. Suspension of Tenured Teacher                 
                    
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                                        13)b. Business Affairs (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)c. Purchases / Direct Pay Violations (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)d. Contracts Requiring Board of Education Approval (New Delegation of Authority Process)                  
                    
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                                        13)d.1. Amendment: English Learning Center                 
                    
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                                        13)e. Legal Fees, Costs and Settlements (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)f. Facilities and Property (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)g. Transportation (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)h. Food Service (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)i. Employee Compensation and Benefits (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)j. Contracts and Agreements (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)k. Resolutions (None)                 
                    
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                                        13)l. Other                 
                    
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