March 12, 2013 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. ROLL CALL
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III. 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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IV. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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IV.A. Approval of Agenda
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IV.B. Announcements
Description:
Mar. 19, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room
Mar. 21, Thur. 6:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and Dedication at Highland Elementary Mar. 25-29, No School, Spring Break April 5, Fri, No School, Grading Day April 9, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room April 16, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room |
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IV.C. Correspondence
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V. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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V.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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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
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VI.A. Minutes of the February 12 and 26, 2013 School Board Meetings
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VI.B. Personnel Report
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VI.C. Treasurers Report for January 2013
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VII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VII.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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VII.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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VII.C. North Suburban Conference
Presenter:
Mark Corless, K-12 Activities Director
Description:
The Board will be updated on the impending changes withing the North Suburban Conference.
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VII.D. Building Vision Card - Highland Elementary
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Michele DeWitt, Highland Elementary Principal
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the vision cards for Highland Elementary.
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VII.E. Teacher Evaluation Working Group
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Michele DeWitt, Highland elementary Principal; Diane Scully, Local 710 Representative
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Teacher Evaluation Working Group.
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VII.F. 2013-2014 School Calendar
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the 2013-2014 School Calendar.
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VII.G. Schoolyard Garden Conference
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Schoolyard Garden Conference.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Acknowledgement of Contributions
Presenter:
Chair Bardell
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a resolution acknowledging contributions.
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VIII.B. Integration Grant
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Integration Grant.
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VIII.C. Teachers Proposed for Unrequested Leave of Absence (ULA) Resolution
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to adopt a resolution proposing the placement of tenured teachers on unrequested leave.
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VIII.D. MnDOT Safe Routes to School Grant Resolution
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the MnDOT Safe Routes to School Grant Resolution.
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VIII.E. Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Scott Bardell, Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the following policies: 203.2-Order of Regular School Board Meeting, 425-Staff Development, 608-Instructional Service-Special Education, 615-Basic Standards Testing, 618-Assessment of Student Achievement, 805-Waste Reduction, 806-Crisis Manual.
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VIII.F. Repeal of Policy 621
Presenter:
Scott Bardell, Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
The Board will be asked to repeal policy 621.
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VIII.G. Election of Board Vice Chair
Presenter:
Chair Bardell
Description:
The Board will elect a Board Vice Chair.
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IX. BOARD TOPICS
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X. ADJOURN
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