February 8, 2016 at 7:15 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
   

II. QUALITY IN ACTION

II.A. IB MYP Coordinator Melissa Miller and the following students:  Connor Sadowski, Patrick Schmidt, Emma Arme, Emma Lewis, Antonio Cortez, and Amellia Corey will highlight the 2016 Personal Project Fair that was held on Friday, January 29, 2016.  The Personal Project is a significant body of work produced over an extended period of time. The Personal Project holds a very important place in the IB program; therefore, it is a requirement for all 10th graders to complete the Personal Project at South St. Paul High School. The Personal Project serves as the culmination of the student's experiences in the Middle Years Program. (M. Miller/C. Ochocki)
  

II.B. As a member of the school board, you help make decisions that have a tremendous impact on our children’s future and the quality of life in our community. You recognize the importance of this civic duty and your flexibility to attend board meetings and events is a testament to the commitment you have for our schools and the students in which we serve.
 
School board membership is one of the most personally demanding forms of public service. You spend countless hours preparing for and participating in monthly meetings. You devote a great deal of time to studying education issues and laws and listening to the concerns of parents and teachers.

School Board Member Recognition Week is being celebrated February 15-19 throughout Minnesota. On behalf of all of the students, staff, and families of our community, thank you for the important role you play in helping our school board take care of our community’s children. (D. Webb)
  




   

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES

III.A. Board of Education Meeting Agenda, February 8, 2016

III.B. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2016

III.C. Regular Board Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2016
  

IV. CONSENT ITEMS

IV.A. Financial Claims:  Bills Payable (A. Bushberger)
  

IV.B. Staffing:  Appointments, Resignations, Transfers, Retirements, Abolishments, and Leaves (C. Miller)
   

V. BUSINESS ITEMS
  

V.A. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to preliminary approve the field trip to France during Spring Break 2017. (D. Webb)
  

V.B. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to preliminary approve the Spanish field trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, Arenal National Park, and Beach Manuel Antonio, Tobosi-family stay during spring break 2017. (D. Webb)
  

V.C. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the Acceptance of Gifts Resolution. (A. Bushberger)
  

V.D. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between South St. Paul Public Schools and the Fifth Avenue Shopping Center.  The amendment extends the lease for one additional year commencing on September 1, 2016, to and including August 31, 2017. (D. Webb)
  

VI. POLICY

VI.A. Review, Policies under review until March 14, 2016:

VI.A.1. School Weapon Policy #501

VI.A.2. Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student's Person Policy #502

VI.A.3. Student Attendance Policy #503
  

VII. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

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





        

VII.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
     

VIII. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

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

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