March 12, 2018 at 7:15 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
   

II. QUALITY-IN-ACTION (Strategic Direction 4)

II.A. Over the next several months, the District will study the growing trends from across the country to our closest school district neighbors, who’ve made the change to later high school start times as a result of scientific research.  With the study parameters set by the school board, a committee of various stakeholders will conduct this comprehensive study of current research review to determine the best fit for our students while supporting the work of our mission and vision. (D. Webb)
   

II.B. Technology Director Paul Brashear, Technology Integration Coordinator Lori Peterson, and Digital Learning Specialist Kristin Johnson will provide an update on various digital learning activities in the district including blended learning highlights.  (P. Brahear/L. Peterson/K. Johnson)

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES (Strategic Direction 4)

III.A. Board of Education Meeting Agenda, March 12, 2018

III.B. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes, February 26, 2018

III.C. Regular Board Meeting Minutes, February 26, 2018
    

IV. CONSENT ITEMS (Strategic Direction 3)

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

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

V. BUSINESS ITEMS - (Strategic Direction 3)

V.A. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the 2018-19 Achievement and Integration Budget. (A. Bushberger)
   

V.B. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the preliminary field trip request for the Secondary Building French Class to travel to Paris, France during spring break 2019. (D. Webb)
   

VI. POLICY (Strategic Direction 1)

VI.A. Approval, Policies Under Review Since February 12, 2018

VI.A.1. Early Entrance - #617

VI.A.2. Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances - #407

VI.A.3. Health and Safety - #807

VI.A.4. Crisis Management Resources - #806

VI.A.5. Waste Reduction and Recycling - #805

VI.A.6. Equal Employment Opportunity - #401

VI.A.7. Disability NonDiscrimination Policy - #402

VI.A.8. Public and Private Personnel Data - #406

VI.A.9. Field Trips - #610

VI.A.10. Distribution of Non-School-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees - #505

VI.A.11. Carry-Home and Electronic Flyer Distribution - #505.1 

VI.A.12. Annual Audit - #703

VI.A.13. Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System - #704

VI.A.14. Acceptance of Gifts - #706

VI.A.15. Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material - #802
    

VII. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (Strategic Direction 4)

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 (Strategic Directions 1-5)

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