December 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM - GENERAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
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1. CALL TO ORDER (Action)
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2. APPROVAL OF GENERAL MEETING AGENDA (Action)
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3. OPEN FORUM FOR COMMUNITY COMMENTS (Information)
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4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (Action)
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4.1. General Board Meeting Minutes from November 13, 2014
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4.2. Routine Human Resource Activities for December 11, 2014
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5. SHARE THE SUCCESS & RECOGNITION - (15 minutes) (Information)
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5.1. Ben Drewelow and Gale Morris have been awarded the TIES Exceptional Teacher Award
Description:
Ben Drewelow, Communication Interaction Program (CIP) Instructor, and Gale Morris, Itinerant Instructor with the Blind/Visually Impaired Program, have been awarded the TIES Exceptional Teacher Award Through this award, TIES recognizes Exceptional Teachers who have had a positive impact on student learning through technology.
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5.2. TIES 2014 - Technology Leadership Award
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Chad Maxa, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, has been awarded the TIES Technology Leadership Award for 2014. Chad’s strong leadership and solid technical skills have helped him build and maintain an exemplary, innovative and responsive IT department that focuses on results for both students and staff.
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5.3. 2014-2015 MSBA President’s Award
Description:
Michèle Kunz, Intermediate District 287 Board Member, will be presented the 2014-2015 President’s Award at the 2015 MSBA Leadership Conference Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, January 15, 2015.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - (15 minutes) (Information)
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6.1. Visit from Commissioner of Education (Information)
Description:
Commissioner Casselius accepted an invitation to visit the South Education Center Alternative program. Superintendent Lewandowski will update the Board on the visit and discussion.
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6.2. 2015 Legislative Platform (Action)
Description:
Superintendent Lewandowski will present the 2015 Legislative Platform to the Board for approval.
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7. INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT - (25 minutes)
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7.1. Technology and Innovation Report (Information)
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7.1.1. Member District Usage Reports
Description:
Jon Voss, Director of Teaching & Learning, will be available to address any questions about the 2014 Usage Reports that are provided in today’s folders. Jon will also present the new Innovation Report Card and answer questions from the Board.
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7.2. Planning & Improvement Report (Information)
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7.2.1. Strategic Plan 2015-2020 Update
Description:
Colleen Baumtrog, Executive Director of Planning & Improvement will present an overview of the Core Planning Team meetings and will share a draft of the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan.
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8. BUSINESS SERVICES & LABOR RELATIONS REPORT - (45 minutes)
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8.1. Facilities Report - None
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8.2. Financial Report
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8.2.1. Approval of Routine Monthly Finance Report (Action)
Description:
Mae Hawkins, Executive Director of Business Services will provide an overview of the October 2014 monthly finance reports and the Board will be asked to approve it.
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8.2.2. Unaudited Financial Report for FY14 (Action)
Description:
Mae Hawkins, Director of Finance, will provide the Unaudited Fund Balances Reports for FY14 and the Board will be asked to accept it.
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8.3. Human Resources Report (Information)
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8.3.1. Bloomington Dispute
Description:
Anne Becker, General Counsel, will share information related to the Bloomington Hearing.
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8.3.2. Health Insurance - Self Insurance
Description:
Anne Becker, General Counsel, will share the results of the Local 2209 membership vote on the Insurance Advisory Committee’s recommendation that the District more to self-insurance.
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9. BOARD BUSINESS - (20 minutes)
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9.1. Policy Review & Revision
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9.2. Board Reports
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9.2.1. Chair Report
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9.2.1.1. Get on the Bus Report - Update on the South Education Center Alternative (SECA) and West Education Center (WEC) (Information)
Description:
Chair Bremer will present an update on the Get on the Bus Event to the South Education Center Alternative program & the West Education Center.
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9.2.1.1.1. Site(s) Name Change (Action)
Description:
Superintendent Lewandowski will present a proposal to change the names of two ALC programs and the Board will be asked to approve it.
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9.2.1.1.2. Food Services (Information)
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9.2.1.2. Minnesota School Boards Association - 21st Century Leadership
Description:
94th Annual Leadership Conference - Juanuary 15-16, 2015
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9.2.1.3. Officer Election Process (Action)
Description:
Chair Bremer will recommend for approval to the Board the new nominating committee.
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9.2.2. AMSD Report (Ann Bremer)
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9.2.2.1. AMSD Connections Newsletter December 2014
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9.2.3. District News
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9.2.3.1. School Board Planning Calendar 2014-2015
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9.2.3.2. School Board Calendar of Events
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9.2.3.3. 2014-2015 Get on the Bus & Local 2209 Board Breakfast
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9.3. Once Around the Table
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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