Public Meeting Agenda: March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. 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:

Jeff Doherty has been named Girls Hockey Section 8AA Assistant Coach of the Year.

The Girls Hockey Team has earned the title of 2022-23 Central Lakes Conference Champions.

The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association named the Alexandria Wrestling Team the Class AA Academic Team State Champions. The top ten GPAs average 3.88, which was the highest in Class AA.

Nolan Fettig, Mason McGrane and Blaze Nelson all earned a trip to the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament, where Blaze Nelson placed 6^th, was named All-State and now holds the #2 spot for the all-time win record in Cardinal wrestling history with 147 wins.

Culinary Arts students Rigoberto Clarke, Quintyn Gartner, Charlotte Lempka, Kaedin Moos, Brennan Staples and Naneisha Vargas passed their National Certification for Food Safety test and received their Servsafe Certification.

Robotics Team 3313 was given an award from the Great Northern Regional Planning Committee for displaying Gracious Professionalism in an unprecedented turn of events. Five teams were required by their schools to leave halfway through a regional competition due to blizzard warnings and Team 3313 stepped up to drive another team’s robot to help them remain in the competition and complete the tournament.

Aaron Rooney was named Section 6A Boys Diving Coach of the Year.

The Boys Swimming & Diving Team received the Silver Award for having a team GPA of 3.5.

Individually, the following members of the Boys Swimming & Diving Team took home the title of Section Champion and earned a trip to the state tournament:

Cooper Running: 200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay
Logan Tung: 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke and 200 Freestyle Relay
Erik Reineke: 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay
Kyler Kavanagh: Diving
Adison Newman: 200 Freestyle Relay
Luke Christenson: 400 Freestyle Relay
Eric Peterson: 400 Freestyle Relay

Additional state tournament participants were:

Krew Muscha: Diving
Eric Peterson: 200 Medley Relay, 100 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke
Logan Tung: 200 Medley Relay
Adison Newman: 200 Medley Relay
Andrew Wacek: 200 Medley Relay
Erik Reineke: 50 Freestyle

The Girls Basketball Team earned the title of Section 8AAA Champions and a trip to the state tournament.

The Boys Hockey Team took the title of Section 6A Champions and earned a trip to the state tournament.

DECA students competed at the Minnesota State Career Development Conference, with 63 individual finalists and many of those students qualifying for the ICDC Competition. Individual finalists include:

Business Services Marketing: Heidi Shreve, 9^th place
Business services Operations Research: Kelly Johnson, Joseph Moga and Maxwell Hess, 5^th place
Business Solutions: Joaquim Ramos, Evan Moore and Marisa Rousu, 5^th place
Project Management - Career Development: Madeline Boe, Zachary Frederiksen and Julia Nelson, 5^th place
Project Management - Community Awareness: Emily Barten, Brooke Overland and Sydney Jacobson, 5^th place
Entrepreneurship Team Role Play: Nicholas Borden and Dylan Kraker, 12^th place
Entrepreneurship Team Role Play: Brynn Cross and Marisa Rousu, 13^th place
Financial Services Team Role Play: Cameron Simon and Hunter Mohr, 9^th place
Food Marketing Role Play: Tiahna Goeke, 6^th place
Franchise Business Plan: Courtney Violette and Stella Brown, 9^th place
Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling: Tiahna Goeke, 6^th place
Independent Business Plan: Brynn Cross, Marisa Rousu and Cameron Simon, 5^th place
Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product: Ana Risnes, 12^th place
International Business Plan: Geneva Reemts, Isabella Rodriguez and Caleb Staples, 6^th place
Sports Entertainment Marketing Role Play: Sophia Korynta, 12^th place
Sports Entertainment Marketing Role Play: Jaelyn Miller, 8^th place
Sports and Entertainment Operations Research: Logan Ewoldt, Myles Frueh and Micah Walswick, 10^th place
Sports and Entertainment Operations Research: Emma Paulson, Ellen Sansted and Taylor Huber, 6^th place
Travel & Tourism Team Role Play: Olivia Aker and Autumn Ehlert, 10^th place
Travel & Tourism Team Role Play: Madalyn Husfeldt and Selby Olson, 8^th place

Individual finalists who also qualified for the ICDC Competition include:

Apparel and Accessories: Tai Auran, 1^st place
Business Growth Plan: Izabella Kent, 4^th place
Buying & Merchandising Operations Research: Nicholas Borden, Dylan Kraker and Charlotte Lempka, 1^st place
Buying & Merchandising Operations Research: Brynn Kosters, Bryce Paffrath and Lilly Arnquist, 3^rd place
Project Management - Community Giving: Kylie Lattimer, Jaelyn Miller and Benjamin Swedberg, 3^rd place
Entrepreneurship Team Role Play: Owen Draper and Evan Moore, 5^th place
Financial Operations Research: Alexa Eggebraaten, Grace Wink and Samuel Faber, 1^st place
Financial Operations Research: Aisling O’Connor, Henry Ramstorf and Rylee Richards, 2^nd place
Project Management Financial Literacy: Kya Christopherson, Nicholae Meyers and Connor Schreck, 1^st place
Hospitality Operations Research: Carver Larson, Rachael Mohr and Lane Kompelien, 1^st place
Hospitality Operations Research: Brenna Eggebraaten, Rachel Bowen and Westley Schabel, 4^th place
Marketing Management Team Role Play: Alexa Eggebraaten and Grace Wink, 4^th place
Quick Serve Restaurant Role Play: Brynn Kosters, 1^st place
Project Management Sales Project: Madalyn Husfeldt, Owen Draper and Selby Olson, 4^th place
School-Based Enterprise: Tiahna Goeke and Brynn Cross, 1^st place

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Presenter: Rick Sansted

IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Presenter: Rick Sansted

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the February 27, 2023 regular board meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed.

IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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 February 2023.

IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2023

Presenter: Trevor Peterson

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of February 28, 2023.

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of February 2023.

IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

IV.D.1. EMPLOYMENT

Presenter: Jessie Hjelle

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

We recommend the board employ the following staff and pay them according to salary schedules:

Boyden, Rachel: Community Education Gymnastic Coach, effective 3/6/2023
Craig, Wendy: Paraprofessional, effective 3/13/2023
Frederick, Laura: Administrative Assistant, effective 3/8/2023
Issendorf, Kiya: Compass Group Assistant, effective 3/8/2023
Karels, Jason: Bus Driver, effective 3/15/2023
Nyirenda, Yvonne: Paraprofessional, effective 3/6/2023
Reisdorf, Braden: Paraprofessional, effective 3/1/2023
Schloegl, Emma: Paraprofessional, effective 3/6/2023
Schmitz, Shawn: Grounds Keeper, effective 3/13/2023
Senne, Alyla: Compass Group Assistant, effective 2/20/2023
Steffensmeier, Carter: Paraprofessional, effective 3/06/2023
Tongen, Justin: Special Education Teacher, effective 8/28/2023

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the employment agreements.

IV.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:

Ashbaugh, Amy: 6^th Grade Softball Coach, effective 4/11/2023
Simon, Shayne: 7^th Grade Baseball Coach, effective 4/3/2023
Van Hove, Tyler: JV Boys Golf Coach, effective 3/20/2023
Weber, Sara: 7^th Grade Softball Coach, effective 4/3/2023

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individuals named.

IV.D.3. RESIGNATIONS

Presenter: Jessie Hjelle

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:

Craig, Wendy: Paraprofessional, effective 3/15/2023
Gullickson, Samantha: Paraprofessional, effective 3/3/2023
Johnson, Angela: Paraprofessional, effective 3/16/2023
Northington, Rhea: Cook, effective 3/3/2023
Schmidt, Jessica: Special Education Teacher, effective 3/10/2023
Woida, Amilee: Cook, effective 3/7/2023

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above.

IV.D.4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS

Presenter: Jessie Hjelle

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

We have received the following Leave of Absence request:

Solarz, Vanessa: Projected leave date May 15, 2023 through the end of the school year

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the leave request.

IV.D.5. RETIREMENTS

Presenter: Jessie Hjelle

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff members:

Bany, Julie: Paraprofessional, effective 2/28/2023 [date of hire: 3/1/1999]
Oberg, Wayne: Custodian, effective 3/3/2023 [date of hire: 8/27/2007]
Olsen, Gerald: Bus Driver, effective 6/2/2023 [date of hire: 9/2/2014]
Serum, Therese: Teacher, effective 6/6/2023 [date of hire: 8/24/1983]

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.

IV.D.6. TERMINATION

Presenter: Jessie Hjelle

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The administration recommends the following termination:

Czenk, Jenny: Paraprofessional, discharged 3/6/2023

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the termination.

IV.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:

Grant application to Lakeland Mental Health and The Village for support from each agency to provide co-located services within our schools.
Grant application to Alomere Health for $3,000 to co-sponsor keynote speaker Carlos Whittaker to bring his message, "How to Human" to the Alexandria Area High School.
Grant application to Knute Nelson for $3,000 to co-sponsor keynote speaker Carlos Whittaker to bring his message, "How to Human" to the Alexandria Area High School.

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications and donation requests.

IV.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.

IV.G. 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.

- - Policy 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
  - Policy 722 - Public Data Requests

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.

IV.H. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES

Presenter: Rick Sansted

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following policies received a first reading at the February 2023 board meeting:

- - Policy 507 - Corporal Punishment
  - Policy 508 - Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs
  - Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
  - Policy 510 - The Pupil Fair Dismissal Act of 1974 Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion - Chapter 572
  - Policy 512 - School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
  - Policy 513 - Student Promotion, Retention and Program Design
  - Policy 516 - Student Medication
  - Policy 517 - Student Recruiting
  - Policy 518 - DNR-DNI Orders
  - Policy 519 - Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 507, 508, 509, 510, 512, 513, 516, 517, 518 and 519.

V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

V.A. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Troy Wunderlich will share highlights from the Garfield Elementary School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.

V.B. CARLOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Troy Wunderlich will share highlights from the Carlos Elementary School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.

V.C. UPDATE ON K-5 LITERACY

Presenter: Darcy Josephson

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Darcy Josephson will share information about the K-5 Literacy review process. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.

V.D. UPDATE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM

Presenter: Lynn Jenc

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Lynn Jenc will share information about the Early Childhood curriculum. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. APPROVE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND CALENDAR

Presenter: Michelle Bethke-Kaliher

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will update the board on 2023 summer school programming planned for the district. The attached information provides details.

Further discussion will take place at the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the summer school calendar and programs as presented.

VI.B. APPROVE ONGOING SCHOOL BOARD COMMUNICATION PROCESS

Presenter: Rick Sansted

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Rick Sansted will walk through the history of the school board communication process, as well as next steps. Further discussion will take place at the time of the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the school board meeting communication process as presented.

VII. 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.

VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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