August 23, 2012 at 2:30 PM - GENERAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

Description:  Due to the aid shift from Minnesota Department of Education and the impact of that on the cash requirements of the District, the District entered into discussions with its primary bank, US Bank, regarding options for cash flow borrowing.  As a result of those discussions, the Board is being asked to award the sale of $9,900,000  million in Aid Anticipation Certificates to US Bank National Association.  Final details will be provided at the meeting.

Description:  Mae Hawkins will provide an overview of the monthly finance reports and the Board will be asked to approve it. 

Description:  In accordance with Minnesota law, the School Board annually appoints a business administrator or her designate, is authorized to sign investment and collateral documents on behalf of the District.  Investment transactions and collateral activity will be reported to the Board.  Furthermore, the School Board may delegate the authority to administration to pay a claim that cannot be deferred until the next Board meeting.  The Board authorizes the Assistant Treasurer, or their designate to pay claims prior to board approval with the understanding that they will be acted upon at the next board meeting.

Description:  Duligur Ibeling a Wayzata student who participated in last year’s Honor Mentor Connection will be honored for having won the Davidson Fellows Scholarship worth $25,000.00. Davidson Fellows Scholarships, considered one of the seven most prestigious undergrad scholarships in the nation, are awarded in recognition of having completed “a significant piece of work” in science, engineering, math, music, literature, or philosophy.

Description:  The Strategic Plan Year 3 Report has received an Award of Excellence by the National School Public Relations Association.  Dr. Jane Holmberg will receive the plaque on behalf of the communication department.

Description:  Jody Delau and Linda Rees have accepted the award for “Best ‘Minny’ Documentary” at the 2012 Minnesota Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Conference held June 19-20, 2012.

Description:  Superintendent Lewandowski will update the school board on the planning of a children's mental health summit. The three Intermediate School Districts are working with AMSD to host the summit in November for their annual conference.

Description:  An overview of the “Top Things Board Members Should Know about the Start of School” will be presented.  A Functional Organization Chart for the 2012-2013 school year is attached as information.

Description:  A recommendation will be made by the Superintendent to support a resolution to use the MDE standard of 21.5 credits as the standard for diploma granting in our Area Learning Center programs.

Description:  Innovation is a hallmark of our strategic plan.  The first annual report card on innovation will be shared with the school board.

Description:  North Education Center (NEC) Facilities Committee Report (Information)Committee Chair Robb will provide a brief overview of the July 17, 2012 and August 21, 2012 meeting including key dates for future events.

Description:  Anne Becker will present and request approval of this resolution which requires a roll call vote of the Board.

Description:  Attorney Jaynie Leung will be present to address any questions and to receive feedback from the Board.

Description:  It is recommended the Board approve the renewal of institutional memberships and dues in Association of Educational Services Agencies Minnesota Membership (AESA), Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD), Educational Cooperative Services Unit (ECSU), Minnesota School Board Organization (MSBA), National School Boards Association (NSBA), Technology & Informational Educational Services (TIES), and Twin West Chamber of Commerce.