January 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER BY TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON

2. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE

3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - See #15 for Consent Agenda Items

5. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

5.A. Swearing In of School Board Members

5.B. Election of Chairperson

5.C. Election of Clerk/Vice Chair

5.D. Election of Treasurer

5.E. Salaries of Board Members and Officers (Review of Policy 202.1-School Board Compensation)

5.F. Consideration of Board Member Appointments for 2011

6. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION

6.A. Recognition of Staff

6.B. Mahtomedi Middle School - Life at the Middle School

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

8. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

8.A. Alexandra Pfiffner, Student Representative

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

9.A. December 9, 2010 - Regular Meeting

9.B. December 16, 2010 - Study Session

10. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

10.A. Calendar of Events

10.B. Facilities Update

10.C. Superintendent Selection Recommendation

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Approval of Resolution Directing the Administration to Prepare Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor (2011-2012)

11.B. Approval to Call for Bids - Building Construction

11.B.1. Bid Package #1 - O. H. Anderson Elementary and Mahtomedi Middle School Remodel

11.B.2. Bid Package #2 - New Wildwood Elementary Sitework, Tennis Courts, and Stadium Reconstruction

11.B.3. Bid Package #3 - Varsity Stadium Ticket and Concessions Buildings

11.B.4. Bid Package #4 - Mahtomedi High School Renovation Mechanical Equipment

11.B.5. Bid Package #5 - Mahtomedi Middle School and O. H. Anderson Elementary Lighting Projects

11.C. Approval of Operating Practices

11.D. Policies

11.D.1. Approval of Policy 611 - Home Schooling

11.D.2. Approval of Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements

12. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.A. Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Board

12.B. Integration District: Educational Equity Alliance (EEA)

12.C. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Legislative Liaison

12.D. Northeast Metro 916 Board

13. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

14. ADJOURNMENT

15. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items Approved Under #4)

15.A. Approval to Pay Bills - Check No. 369428 to 369835 and 80000869 to 80000961

15.B. Approval of Wire Transfer Transactions

15.C. Approval of Revised 403B Plan Document

15.D. Selection of Official School Publication: White Bear Press

15.E. Selection of Official School District Depositories: Dain Rauscher, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, First Bank of White Bear Lake, First National Bank of Minneapolis, First National Bank of St. Paul, Piper Jaffray, PMA Financial Network Inc., PMA Securities Inc., Smith Barney, Twin City Federal, and designated depositories of the Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund

15.F. Designation of Legal Counsel: Kennedy & Graven; Karen Kepple at Northeast Metro 916; Knutson, Flynn & Deans; Ratwik, Roszak, and Maloney; and others as needed

15.G. Designation of Financial Advisor: Ehlers and Associates, Inc. and Springsted, Inc.

15.H. Approval of Resolution Providing Limited Authorization for Superintendent and Business Manager to Sign Contracts

15.I. Approval of Resolution Relating to Authorization and Use of Facsimile Signatures by School District Officers

15.J. Authorization to Approve and Pay Vendors before School Board Meetings and Use Wire Transfers

15.K. Approval of Donations/Grants Totaling $5,316.80

15.K.1. From (Anonymous) to Mahtomedi Engineering Leadership Program - $2,000

15.K.2. From Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507 to Mahtomedi Area Community Education - $1,500

15.K.3. From (Anonymous) to Mahtomedi High School Alpine Ski Team - $500

15.K.4. From Philip and Julie Donaldson to Mahtomedi High School Alpine Ski Team - $500

15.K.5. From Christian and Anne Schwab to Mahtomedi High School Alpine Ski Team - $500

15.K.6. From Mahtomedi "M" Club to Mahtomedi High School - $316.80

15.L. Personnel

15.L.1. Approval of Contracts and Work Agreements

15.L.1.a. Annette Goeser - Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary School (1/10/11)

15.L.1.b. Holly Hillstrom - Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary School (1/10/11)

15.L.1.c. Eric Johnson - Theatre Manager - Community Education (1/1/11 to 6/10/11)

15.L.1.d. Tina Lee-Jinks - ELL Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary School (12/13/10)

15.L.1.e. Laura Lindwall - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi Middle School (12/15/10)

15.L.1.f. Barbara Onofrey - Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary School (1/10/11)

15.L.2. Approval of Leaves of Absence

15.L.2.a. Brooke Carlson - Spanish Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (4/2/11 to 6/10/11)

15.L.2.b. Rebecca Hurd - Chemistry Teacher - Mahtomedi High School (3/21/11 to 6/10/11)

15.L.3. Approval of Resignations/Retirements/Terminations

15.L.3.a. Ann Moutrie - Extended Day Supervisor - Community Education (1/21/11)