December 16, 2024 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. 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 as follows: Maggie Cauthren and Marie Linow both passed their Servsafe class to become Food Safety Certified. Football coach Mike Empting was named Section 8AAAAA Head Coach of the Year. The Football Team was the State AAAAA Prep Bowl Runner Up. They also earned a Team Academic Gold Award. Individual football players were also given honors for the year:
School Board Service:
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IV. 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 2025. |
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 14, 2024 AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the November 14, 2024 special board meeting and November 18, 2024 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 2024
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 2024. |
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V.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2024
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of November 30, 2024. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of November 2024. |
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V.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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V.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 and donation requests. |
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V.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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V.G. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trip:
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V.H. 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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V.I. 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.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the November 2024 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 801, 805, 807, 808 and 809. |
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V.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 agreements:
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V.L. ADOPT 2025-2026 AAHS COURSES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2025-2026 AAHS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes received a first reading at the November 2024 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2025-2026 curriculum/program changes as presented. |
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V.M. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR CONSENT TO USE OF PROPERTY
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Douglas County intends to construct a library on a portion of the property that used to house Jefferson High School. The Deed for said property contains a restriction that prohibits the use of this property for kindergarten through twelfth grade educational purposes. Douglas County has requested that the School District execute a Consent to Use for purposes of confirming that Douglas County’s anticipated use of a portion of the property is not prohibited by the restriction contained in the Deed. The following pages provide a copy of the Resolution for Consent to Use of Property and corresponding exhibits. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution for Consent to Use of Property. |
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V.N. APPROVE NOMINATION FOR LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Lakes Country Service Cooperative has four seats up for election for their Board of Directors. The Alexandria Public Schools School Board intends to nominate Maureen Eigen to be placed on the ballot for the Lakes Country Service Cooperative Board of Directors. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the nomination of Maureen Eigen for the Lakes Country Service Cooperative Board. |
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V.O. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Terms & Conditions have been finalized between the District and the following employee group:
The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreement. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VI.A. FFA PRESENTATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Linnay Schweisthal, Agriculture Instruction and FFA Advisor, will share highlights from the FFA program. 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. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2025-2026 DMS CURRICULUM COURSES
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The following pages provide an overview of the curriculum and program modifications being proposed at the Discovery Middle School for the 2025-2026 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.B. APPROVE REVISED 2024-2025 BUDGET
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will present proposed revisions to the 2024-2025 financial budget. The following pages provide a summary of the budget revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approving these revisions. |
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VII.C. APPROVE 2024 PAYABLE 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2024 Payable 2025 Property Tax Levy proposal for the District. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board certify the 2024 payable 2025 property tax levy in the amount of $18,257,748.93 broken down as follows:
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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. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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