January 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call
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4. Approval of Agenda
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5. Consent Agenda
Description:
Consent agenda items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed as a consent agenda item and addressed.
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5.A. Check/Wire Transfer Disbursement Summary
Description:
Available for review in the superintendent's office - treasurer has received the report.
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5.B. Bank Reconciliation Statements
Description:
November 2014
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5.C. Approval of School Board Minutes
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* Regular Board Meeting - December 15, 2014
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5.D. Resignations - Terminations - Non-Renewals
Description:
1. Mark Buenz - Assistant Robotics Coach - HS (effective immediately)
2. Kris Gerold - MARSS Secretary - DSC (effective December 26, 2014) 3. Amie Kolesar - Sign Language Interpreter - TO (effective November 18, 2014) 4. Colleen Kubiszewski - Food Services - WW (effective December 19, 2014) 5. Jay Lepper - Assistant Track Coach - HS (effective immediately) 6. Stephani Moonen - Health Aide - St. Mike's (effective January 6, 2015) 7. Chelsea Stier - Kids' Company Assistant - FH (effective January 2, 2015) 8. Susan Tanberg - Assistant Girls Track Coach - HS (effective immediately) 9. Susan Whaley - Breakfast Supervisor - JP (effective January 16, 2015) |
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5.E. Pay Equity Compliance Report
Description:
This routine report is submitted to the state as required.
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6. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
Description:
Each item of the resolution does not need to be read aloud, however, board approval of the resolution as a whole by roll call vote is requested.
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7. Laker Pride ** Special Recognition ** Laker Showcase
Description:
MSHSL Award to Activities Director Eric Rodine, Assistant Activities Director Beth Fuller, Jim Dellwo and 719 outside maintenance crew.
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8. Open Forum
Description:
A fifteen minute time period is set aside to receive citizen input through this open forum segment on the board agenda.
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9. Personnel Items
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9.A. Candidates for Employment
Description:
The board is requested to take action on the candidates for employment as presented.
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9.B. Approval of Leaves of Absence
Description:
The board is requested to approve the following leaves of absence as presented:
1. Thomas Hassig - Vocal Music - HS (medical leave - December 1, 2014-January 9, 2015) 2. Darcy Hempel - 2nd Grade Teacher - JP (maternity/family leave - May 1-June 12, 2015 and 2015-16 school year) 3. Lisa Manders - 2nd Grade Teacher - WW (maternity leave - May 30-June 12, 2015) |
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9.C. Approval of Job Descriptions
Description:
The following job descriptions are presented for board approval:
* MARSS and Student Data Specialist * Community Education Services Youth Program Assistant * Director of Food Services * Director of Technology * Executive Director of Business Services * Executive Director of Human Resources * Director of Communications
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9.D. Approval of District Retirement
Description:
The board is requested to approve the retirement of Dr. Sue Ann Gruver, Superintendent of Schools, June 30, 2015. Board discussion will take place at the end of this meeting on the next steps for replacement.
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10. Old Business
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11. New Business
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11.A. Resolution Supporting Application to MSHSL Foundation
Presenter:
Activities Director Rodine
Description:
Approval of the resolution via roll call vote is requested.
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11.B. Paraprofessional Recognition Week in PLSAS
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
Governor Dayton has proclaimed the week of January 25, 2015 as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. A proclamation will be read.
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11.C. ACT/MCA Schedule for 2015
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent Holmberg, High School Principal Lund
Description:
We are seeking board approval to move forward with the development, planning, and communication of the next steps necessary for successful implementation of this proposal.
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12. Policy
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12.A. Second and Final Reading
Description:
First reading of policies took place on December 15, 2014. Board approval is requested of the policies listed.
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12.A.1. Policy 714: District Printing
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12.A.2. Policy 720: Vending Machines
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12.A.3. Policy 802: Disposal of Obsolete Equipment & Materials
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12.A.4. Policy 416: Drug & Alcohol Testing
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12.A.5. Policy 407: Personnel Safety
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12.A.6. Policy 407.1: Hazardous Substances
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12.A.7. Policy 803: Security of Buildings & Grounds
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13. Administrative Reports
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13.A. Superintendent Report
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13.B. Administrative Reports
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13.C. Board Reports
Description:
Student Council
Internal School Board Committees Ad-Hoc Committees District Wide Committees External Committee and Agency Meetings |
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14. Future Events
Description:
* 21st Century Leadership - Annual MSBA Leadership Conference - January 15-16, 2015 at the Minneapolis Convention Center
* No School - Gr. E-12 - January 19, 2015 - Staff Inservice Day * Teacher of the Year Celebration - January 19, 2015 - 3:30 to 5:00 pm - TOMS - Media Center * Kindergarten Registration Night - All District Elementary Schools - January 22, 2015 - 6:30 pm * School Board Study Session - January 26, 2015 - 6:00 pm |
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15. Closed Session to Discuss Proposed Expulsion/Exclusion (action)
Description:
The meeting will be closed in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 2(3) for the purpose of discussing proposed expulsion/exclusion of students.
After meeting is reopened the board is asked to take action on each resolution related to proposed expulsion/exclusion of students. Roll call vote is needed on each resolution. |
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16. Open Meeting for Action on Resolutions
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Board action on two resolutions is requested. Each resolution will be presented individually for action via roll call vote.
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17. Discussion on Superintendent Search Process
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18. Adjourn
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