September 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

II. PRESENTATIONS

II.A. QUALITY-IN-ACTION:

II.A.1. The Lincoln Center staff has created common learning experiences that include the creation and sharing of students  “Hopes and Dreams” for the school year, the development of Essential Agreements within each classroom and common areas; and developing the routines of learning.  All students are involved.  A highlight for our school will be on Sept. 13 at 1:45 p.m. when we will come together for a ceremony to acknowledge our commitment to each other and our growth.  Tonight we are sharing a focal point of our ceremony with Joe Brough and some student soloists who will share a heartfelt musical number. (C. Garling/B. Magnuson/N. Gerber/LC Music Staff)
 

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES

III.A. Board of Education Meeting Agenda, September 9, 2013

III.B. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes, August 26, 2013

III.C. Regular Meeting Minutes, August 26, 2013
 

IV. CONSENT ITEMS

IV.A. Financial Claims:  Bills Payable (D. Blackburn)
 

IV.B. Staffing:  Appointments, Resignations, Transfers, Retirements, Abolishments, and Leaves

IV.B.1. Certified

IV.B.2. Classified
 

V. BUSINESS ITEMS

V.A. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the resolution for student transportation services with WATSI per the contract agreement. (D. Blackburn)
 

V.B. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the resolution for student transportation services with Safeway per the contract agreement. (D. Blackburn)
 

V.C. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the contract with ICS Consulting to provide Comprehensive Project Representative Services on behalf of the District for the building bond planning and construction process. (D. Blackburn)
 

V.D. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Headway Emotional Health Services. (D. Webb)
 

V.E. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the Acceptance of Gift Resolution for the following:  $5,000 donation from Dale Schenian for flipped classroom training for South St. Paul Teachers, $5,000 donation from Lee Nelson for flipped classroom training for South St. Paul Teachers, $200 from the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council for Fill-the-Back-Pack project, and $200 from the Boilermakers Local 647 for the Fill-the-Back-Pack project. (D. Blackburn)
 

V.F. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the Fall 2013 Youth Enrichment Classes.
 

V.G. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the TRA Part-Time Teacher Program with employees paying the full costs as in past practice. (D. Blackburn)
 

VI. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

VI.A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Dave Webb, Superintendent of South St. Paul Public Schools, will share pertinent items with the Board and community.
 

VI.B. Board Members' Reports/Committee Updates
Board members will report on recent educational activities/events in which they have participated as well as other informational items.
 

VII. POLICY

VII.A. Approval, of the following policies under review until September 9, 2013:

VII.A.1. School Board Meeting Agenda Policy #203.5

VII.A.2. Open Meetings and Closed Meetings Policy #205

VII.A.3. Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies #208

VII.A.4. School Weapons Policy #501

VII.A.5. Student Dress and Appearance Policy #504

VII.A.6. Bullying Prohibition Policy # 514

VII.A.7. Hazing Prohibition Policy #526

VII.A.8. Graduation Requirements Policy #613
 

VIII. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

VIII.A. Closed Session per the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. § 13D)

VIII.A.1. Negotiations
 

VIII.B. Other Business Deemed Necessary by the Board of Education
 

IX. ADJOURNMENT