June 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Meeting called to order by the Chair at 6:00 p.m.
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2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Corrections/Deletions/Additions/Items from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence. Individuals wishing to address the board may sign-in and be seated at the designated table when called upon.
Discussion:
No public comment or correspondence. Guests present included Rachel Herring, Pat Westby, and Troy Bauch.
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4. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of Minutes, Monthly Meeting - May 9, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Approval of Minutes, Special Meeting - May 9, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Approval of Minutes, Special Meeting - May 16, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Approval of Minutes, Special Meeting - May 17, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Approval of Minutes, Special Meeting - May 18, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Approval of Minutes, Special Meeting - May 25, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Approval of Minutes, Special Meeting - May 26, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Approval of Accounts Payable / Payroll / Transfers for May 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Human Resources actions pending approval.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Information Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.A. Review of Safe Schools Plan
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Review summer programs plan for discussion purposes only utilizing updated public health data.
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5.B. Elementary Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Stefan
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5.C. High School Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Joe Akre
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5.D. Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Description:
First Reading of Activities Handbook and Coaches' Manual for 2022-2023
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5.E. Building and Grounds Department Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Discussion:
The handbook and manual will move to a second reading in July to coincide with revised food service policies. The storm damage insurance claim will be submitted and the status of the Itasca County State of Emergency designation will be monitored for any impact on school losses.
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5.F. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
Discussion:
Ms. Hron reported on the FSCS National Conference and the start of summer school at King Elementary.
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5.G. Board Member or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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6. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.A. Ratification of AFSCME Master Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Approval of New Superintendent Contract
Description:
The board negotiations committee is recommending approval of a three-year agreement with Patrick Rendle.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Drotts
Description:
By statute, the board must approve an annual budget prior to June 30.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Abatement
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The public hearing is proposed for 6:00 p.m. on July 11, immediately preceding the regular business meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.E. Resolution Calling for the Intent and Authorization of the Sale of Facilities Maintenance Bonds for Comprehensive Improvements to the King Elementary School Campus
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The facilities maintenance bonds are tentatively scheduled for sale on August 8, 2022.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.F. Adopt New 10-Year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Plan For Fiscal Year
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Drotts
Description:
The board passed a resolution May 18, 2022 authorizing the superintendent to submit a revised 10-Year LTFM plan to the Minnesota Department of Education incorporating anticipated bond sales for the King Elementary School facilities project. This additional resolution is required to approve the updated LTFM Plan FY24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.G. Approval Of Request for Proposals and Notice of Intent to Award a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.H. Approval of Professional Services Amendment #1 With SitelogIQ
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
This amendment updates the specific items in the scope of work.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.I. Approval to Uncommit Previously Committed Funds for Employee Separation
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Drotts
Description:
The committed funds (approximately $261,000) were intended to pay district obligations to teachers hired before 1981. Only one teacher remains in the eligible pool and that obligation is now covered by the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) fund with all other employees. The amount of uncommitted general funds can be utilized in Fiscal Year 2023 for a portion of the King Elementary School Facilities Improvement project that is not eligible for board approved bonding. This is primarily roof replacement and energy efficiency systems (approximately $750,000).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.J. Approval of Fiscal Host Agreements With Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC) and Invest Early
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Payment for services provided by ISD 317 in Fiscal Year 2023 will remain at $120,000.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.K. Approval of Invest Early Services Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Invest Early provides all services for Early Childhood and School Readiness in exchange for the state funds generated by ISD 317.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.L. Approval of Agreement with Itasca Area Schools Collaborative to Provide Special Education Program Services
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
IASC provides required itinerant and shared administrative services not efficient at the scale of our district.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.M. Approval of Contracts To Provide Mental Health Services in Fiscal Year 2023.
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The contracts enable Medical Assistance billing for necessary day treatment services, North Homes billing for direct mental health services, and sharing of private student data as allowed under law regarding student mental health needs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.N. Approval of Commercial Lease with KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc.
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Reduction from two to one early childhood classrooms for Head Start programming.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.O. Membership Renewal for Minnesota State High School League
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.P. Membership Renewal Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA)
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Membership has significant value each year. Representation in MREA lobbying efforts will be extremely important during the upcoming 2023 legislative session.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.Q. Resolution of Support For Deer River Community Technology Hub Project
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Hub partnership is seeking demonstration of support to include in multiple grant applications.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.R. Acceptance of Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Donations received for the Golf Team and Prom Student Activity Account
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
July 11 - Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Abatement @ DRHS Media Center, 6:00 p.m. July 11- Regular Meeting @ DRHS Media Center, 6:15 p.m. |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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