April 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Approval of Agenda
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IV. Recognition of Visitors to the School Board
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V. Public Forum
Description:
Public Forum will be placed on the agenda for regular board meetings. During this part of each regular school board meeting time will be allowed for district constituents to address the school board. Pursuant to Policy 206 Section VI the board will make every effort to allow district constituents to speak, but may limit discussion to ensure all business is addressed for the interest of the district. This is a time of "listening" by the school board. |
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VI. Consent Items
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Only one motion is needed to approve all consent items. Any item that is requested to be removed from the consent agenda by a school board member will be discussed and acted on for independent consideration immediately following approval of the consent agenda.
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VII. Reports
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VII.A. Superintendent Report
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VII.A.1. Construction Update
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VII.A.2. graduation
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VII.B. PK-6 Principal Report
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VII.C. 7-12 Principal Report
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VII.D. Activities Report
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VII.E. Community Education Report
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VII.F. Pool Report
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VII.G. Facilities Report
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VII.H. School Board Committee Reports
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Statement on closed session
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VIII.B. Approve a Resolution to Recognize Outstanding Student Achievement.
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
Description:
Read the resolution. Will need a board member to introduce and to second the resolution as it is read.
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VIII.C. Assign two ISD 2534-01 Board members to assist creating the District Advisory Committee per Policy 603, Curriculum Development. They will be appointed by the chair. (Action)
Description:
These board members will work with the Superintendent and Principals to establish an advisory committee to ensure active community participation in all phases of planning and improving the instruction and curriculum affecting state and district academic standards.
The District Advisory Committee, to the extent possible, must reflect the diversity of the district and its school sites, include teachers, parents, support staff, students, and other community residents, and provide translation to the extent appropriate and practicable. Whenever possible, parents and other community residents must comprise at least 25% of committee members. |
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VIII.D. Approve donation of the flagpole from the Bird Island campus to the Bird Island Baseball Association.
Speaker(s):
Member Sheehan
Description:
The flag pole is on the east side of the section of the school which will be torn down. The Bird Island Baseball Association will be responsible for all expenses to remove and install the pole at the Bird Island baseball field.
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VIII.E. Approve an MoU between BOLD Schools and the City of Bird Island.
Description:
The facilities committee was asked to allow a batting cage to be built as an Eagle Scout project by Kole Uhlenkamp. After some discussion the committee recommended we first donate the land to the City of Bird Island. The City is willing to accept the land; however, they are in the process of grant writing and are worried that this could have a negative impact on thier ability to win the grant. This MoU is an agreement between BOLD Schools and the City of Bird Island that they will accept the land in exchange for one dollar once the grant process is over. This will allow Mr. Uhlenkamp to begin the project which must be completed before his 18th birthday this summer.
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VIII.F. Approve the following fundraisers:
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VIII.G. Approve a Resolution accepting donations to BOLD Schools.
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
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VIII.H. Third and Final Reading of Policy of 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Discussion of policies listed for annual review.
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VIII.I. Second Reading of Policy 511, Student Fundraising. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. Policy has many changes under Section III and to the Legal and Cross References. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.J. Second Reading of Policy 613, Graduation Requirements. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. Melissa Bodiin is researching and working with the Policy Committee to update and understand. Due to the significant changes, we may not be able to approve until the June 2025 meeting. Policy has many changes throughout due to changes in MN State Law. A red-line version was not generated as this has significant changes from the existing posted policy. This will also allow the administration adequate time for review and input. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.K. Second Reading of Policy 701, Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. The current policy was last adopted in August 2004. A red-line version was not generated as this has significant changes from the existing posted policy. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.L. Second Reading of Policy 701.1, Modification of School District Budget. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Required for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting as this is a new policy to implement and is a companion to Policy 701. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.M. Second Reading of Policy 702, Accounting. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. The current policy was last adopted in August 2004. The policy has many changes in Legal and Cross References. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.N. First Reading of Policy 404, Employment Background Checks. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse and Member Frank
Description:
This is the first reading to update policy 404, which was last looked at in April 2022. There are substantial changes to the model policy, hence we will do three readings and it would be scheduled for adoption at our June 2025 meeting.
One area that is not included in the policy that should be discussed by the board is the inclustion of language around "mandating credit checks when hiring staff that will be handling money or finances". This language does not currently exist in any policies adopted by the board and is part of standard hiring practice by businesses for individuals being hried that handle money or finances.
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VIII.O. First Reading of Policy 418, Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
FIrst reading of three. Policy 418 adoption would tentatively be approved at our June 2025 meeting. The last update to this policy was in February 2020 and it was last reviewed in August 2022. Due to the many changes in canabis in Minnesota law there are significant updates to this policy, which is why it is needing three readings.
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VIII.P. First Reading of Policy 522, Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process AND Policy 522.1, Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Report Form. (Attachments)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Both Polcy 522 and Policy 522.1 (Form) are scheduled for annual review. There are enough updates to Policy 522 that we will do three readings and it would be up for tentative adoption at our June 2025 meeting. We last adopted these policies in April 2024 based on a 2021 revision. Last recommended revisions by MSBA are dated in June 2022.
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VIII.Q. First Reading of Policy 601, School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Policy 601 was last adoped and reviewed in February 2019. Due to significant changes in the past six years from our current posted policy to the current MSBA suggested model policy we will conduct three readings. No redline version will be created. Please compare this updated policy version to a printed version from our website. This policy would be tentatively adopted at our June 2025 regual board meeting.
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VIII.R. First Reading of Policy 611, Home Schooling. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Policy 611, Home Schooling, was originally adopted by the BOLD Board in August 2012. The policy will require three readings as it is over 13 years old and not current with state law. The suggested revision was updated in 2022 by MSBA and would be tentatively adopted in June 2025.
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VIII.S. Form committee to negotiate Superintendent Contract. (Action)
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VIII.T. Approve a change to the 2024-2025 calendar.
Description:
The administration team met on Tuesday. One of the topics discussed was that the teachers are going to need more time to get things moved out of their classrooms.
One issue is the pallatting of their classrooms. We can't fit a pallet through the classroom doors and can't fill the halls with them while there are kids in the building. Another issues is that we can't wait to do it until Monday the 19th as that is their day for grading, finishing reports and other work that comes at the end of each year. I can't add a day after the 19th as the construction folks are scheduled to begin and they can't have us in their way. I would like to propose changing May 16, 2025 into a work day for staff to allow them to move.
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IX. Upcoming dates:
May 16, 2025 7:00 Graduation at BOLD Large Gym in Olivia May 19, 2025 7:00 Regular Board Meeting in BOLD Media Center June 23, 2025 7:00 Regular Board Meeting in BOLD Media Center |
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X. Adjourn
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