October 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The meeting will open with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II. MISSION STATEMENT
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Columbia Heights Public Schools create worlds of opportunity for every learner in partnership with supportive small-town communities by challenging all to discover their talents, unleash their potential, and develop tools for lifelong success.
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III. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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III.A. Approval of Agenda
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III.B. Announcements
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Oct. 14, District Inservice, No School
Oct. 18, Tue, 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, District Community Room Oct. 20 and 21, No School Oct. 25, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, District Community Room Nov. 8, Tue 5:00 p.m. Sub-Committee on Policy, Supt. Conf. Room Nov. 8, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, District Community Room |
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III.C. Correspondence
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IV. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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IV.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
Description:
At this time any citizen or employee may briefly address the School Board. The Board will listen to the brief remarks, ask clarifying questions and, if desired, request that the administration follow up. The Board will not take action at this meeting on requests presented at this time.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
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V.A. Minutes from the September 13 and 27, 2011 Board Meetings
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V.B. Treasurer Report - August 2011
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V.C. Appointments and Resignations
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V.D. Gifts/Donations
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VI. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VI.A. Reports from Members of the Board
Presenter:
Board Members
Description:
Board members will report on Board activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VI.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VI.C. Summer Academy
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning, Beth Fawley, EXCEL Coord., Jon Klippenes, Summer Academy Director
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Summer Academy.
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VI.D. Police Reading Program
Presenter:
Michele DeWitt, Principal, Highland Elementary
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Police Reading Program at Highland Elementary.
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VI.E. Hylander Nation
Presenter:
Joann Karetov, Prin. CHHS, Dan Wrobleski, Asst. Prin. CHHS
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Hylander Nation Program at the High School.
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VI.F. Facility Joint Powers Committee Update
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations, Bryan Hennekens, Dir. of Technology and Security Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Facility Joint Powers Committee with the City of Columbia Heights.
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VI.G. Language Instructional Educational Programs (LIEPs)
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning, Jane Riordan, EL Coord.
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Language Instructional Educational Programs and the U.S. Department of Education visit.
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. Teacher Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources, Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations, Karen Kepple, School District Attorney
Description:
The Board will be presented with a recommendation to approve an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools ISD 13 and Columbia Heights Federation of Teachers Local 710 covering school years 2011-12, and 2012-13.
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VII.B. Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with a recommendation to approve the property and casualty insurance plan coverage effective October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.
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VII.C. MSHSL Resolution
Presenter:
Mark Corless, K-12 Activities Dir.
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a resolution to seek grant funds from the Minnesota State High School League.
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VII.D. 916 Foundation Membership
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve membership in the 916 Foundation.
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VII.E. Motion to Close Open Enrollment to Kindergarten at an Elementary School.
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a motion to close open enrollment at an elementary school, kindergarten grade, due to capacity.
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VII.F. Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning, Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal law Prohibiting Discrimination.
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VII.G. Annual Report on Staff Development
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Annual Report on Staff Development.
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VII.H. Board Policy - Second Reading
Presenter:
Scott Bardell, Policy Sub-committee Chair
Description:
208 - Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies. This policy appeared on the September 27 meeting for first reading. Approval will be sought at tonights meeting.
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VII.I. Election of School Board Chair
Presenter:
Acting Chair, Scott Bardell
Description:
The Board will elect a chair.
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VIII. BOARD TOPICS
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IX. ADJOURN
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