December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
INFORMATION
Schools are required to annually hold a public meeting in which information is shared regarding the proposed tax levy. Time will be provided for public and school board comments and questions regarding the proposed levy for 2021. |
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IV. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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V. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are: Kristen Hoskins was named the North Central Red District Special Teams Player of the Year and was also selected as one of five Community Captains by the Minnesota Vikings and Sleep Number - an honor awarded to outstanding varsity athletes around the state who demonstrate strong leadership on and off the field, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a voluntary community service history. |
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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VI.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 13, 2020 AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the November 13, 2020 special school board meeting and the November 16, 2020 regular school board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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VI.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 2020
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for November 2020. |
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VI.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2020
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of November 30, 2020. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of November 2020. |
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VI.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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VI.D.1. EMPLOYMENT
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff and pay them according to salary schedules:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment agreements. |
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VI.D.2. EMPLOYMENT - CO-CURRICULAR
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff members and pay them according to the salary schedule: Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individuals named. |
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VI.D.3. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUEST
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The district administration is recommending that the board approve the following position. The Personnel/Negotiation Board Committee supports the recommended addition:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending the board approve the staff position as presented. |
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VI.D.4. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:
Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above. |
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VI.D.5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received the following Leave of Absence request:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the leave request as presented. |
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VI.D.6. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff members:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the retirement of these individuals as requested, with appreciation for their years of service to the district. |
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VI.D.7. TERMINATION
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends the following termination:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the termination. |
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VI.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications. |
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VI.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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VI.G. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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VI.H. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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VI.I. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the November 2020 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 210, 620, 714, 723 and 903. |
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VI.J. REPEAL DISTRICT POLICY
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policy is recommended for repeal:
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policy at their committee meeting and supports repealing. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends repealing Policy 623 - Use of Electronic Mail. |
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VI.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreement:
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VI.L. ADOPT 2021-2022 AAHS COURSES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following 2021-2022 AAHS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes received a first reading at the November 2020 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2021-2022 curriculum/program changes as presented. |
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VII. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VII.A. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE
Presenter:
Wade Nibbe
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Wade Nibbe will share highlights from the Buildings & Grounds Department. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VII.B. DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Matt Aker
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Matt Aker will share highlights from Discovery Middle School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. APPROVE 2020 PAYABLE 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2020 Payable 2021 Property Tax Levy proposal for the District. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board certify the 2020 payable 2021 property tax levy in the amount of $16,288,175.99 broken down as follows:
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VIII.B. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2021-2022 DMS CURRICULUM COURSES
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides an overview of the curriculum and program modifications being proposed at the Discovery Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year. These modifications were developed and are being presented per district policy. The Curriculum/Policy Committee has reviewed and approved these changes. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of modifications and course changes as presented. |
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VIII.C. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee groups:
Scott Heckert, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the work agreements. The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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VIII.D. APPROVE AMENDED SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER PAY RATES
Presenter:
Scott Heckert
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends an amendment to the substitute pay rate schedule for bus drivers in the District who drive over 100 hours to be paid $17.00 per hour effective December 21, 2020. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the amendment to substitute bus driver pay rates as presented. |
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IX. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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IX.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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IX.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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IX.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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IX.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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