November 15, 2021 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. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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IV. 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: 3133 Mechatronics received the Excellence in Engineering Award at the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference. Team member Sarah Fuchs was awarded the Team Member of the Year Award at the same conference. Many of our fall athletic teams took the title of Central Lakes Conference champions this season, including Middle School Boys Cross Country, Middle School Girls Cross Country, Varsity Girls Cross Country, Volleyball and Girls Swimming and Diving (first time in 23 years). Our Girls Soccer Team earned the Central Lakes Conference Sportsmanship Award, grabbed the title of Section Champions and competed at the state tournament. The Football Team also earned the title of Section Champions and competed in the state tournament. Other state tournament participants included the Girls Cross Country Team and two individual participants from the Boys Cross Country Team - Landon Runge and Joel Brault. We also had a number All State Athletes this season. From Girls Soccer: Kylee James and Ella Westlund. From Boys Soccer: Colin Reilly, Ryan Meuwissen and Thomas Klecker. Wyatt Odland was selected to the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Class 5A Academic All-State Team based on both academic and football successes. Kristen Hoskins has been named a Mr. Football Nominee, recognizing Minnesota’s best high school football players. He was also named Offensive Player of the Year and Special Team Player of the Year in the North Central Red District. Girls Soccer Coach, Tom Roos was named Section 8AA Head Coach of the Year, while Brandon Johnson was named Section 8AA Head Coach of the Year for Boys Soccer. Mike Empting received the title of 2021 North Central Red District Head Coach of the Year. |
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 18, 2021 AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the October 18, 2021 regular school board meeting and the November 9, 2021 special school board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR OCTOBER 2021
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 October 2021. |
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V.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2021
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of October 31, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of October 2021. |
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V.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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V.D.1. EMPLOYMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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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V.D.2. EMPLOYMENT - CO-CURRICULAR
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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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V.D.3. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUEST
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The district administration is recommending that the board approve the following positions. The Personnel/Negotiation Board Committee supports the recommended additions:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending the board approve the staff positions as presented. |
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V.D.4. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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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V.D.5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received the following Leave of Absence requests:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the leave requests as presented. |
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V.D.6. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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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V.E. 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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V.F. 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 fundraisers:
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V.G. APPROVE INDEPENDENT PROVIDER APPLICATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Viking Sportsmen Inc. is applying to be the Independent Provider for the Alexandria Area High School and middle school National Archery in the School Program during the 2021-2022 school year. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve Viking Sportsmen Inc. as the Independent Provider for the National Archery in the School Program for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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V.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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V.I. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the October 2021 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 308, 414, 415, 611 and 906. |
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V.J. 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 agreements:
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VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VI.A. GMC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS UPDATE
Presenter:
Troy Wunderlich
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Troy Wunderlich will share highlights from the Garfield, Miltona and Carlos Elementary Schools. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. ACCEPT WORLD'S BEST WORKFORCE REPORT SUMMARY
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide an overview of the 2020-2021 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.11, school districts are to develop a World’s Best Workforce Annual Report and report summary for each school year. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board accept the 2020-2021 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary as presented. |
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VII.B. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2021-2022 CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide an overview of the curriculum and program modifications being proposed at the Alexandria Area High School for the 2022-2023 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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VII.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
New legislation adopted in 2017 requires school districts to establish combined polling places annually by December 31. Amendments to Minnesota Statutes Section 205A.11 require school boards to annually designate, by resolution, combined polling places for stand-alone school district elections held in the following calendar year. The locations of these combined polling places have also been limited to those locations designated for use as a polling place by a county or a municipality. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution combining polling places for multiple precincts and designating hours during which the polling places will remain open for voting for school district elections not held on the day of the statewide election. |
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VIII. 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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VIII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VIII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VIII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VIII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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