October 8, 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
Description:
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:
Oct. 15, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, High School Media Center
Oct. 17-18 No School, Teachers' Convention Oct. 22, Tue. 6:30 p.m. School Board Photos, Placement Center Oct. 22, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Nov. 12, Tue. 5:00 p.m. Sub-committee on Policy, Supt. Conference Room Nov. 12, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, 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 September 10 and 24, 2013 School Board Meetings
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VI.B. Personnel Report
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VI.C. Treasurers Report for August 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. OPEB Trust
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the OPEB Trust.
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VII.D. Strategic Direction D: Acknowledge and address tensions and opportunities for employments and partnership between employees.
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Strategic Direction Vision Cards section D.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Educational Space Needs
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Willie Fort, Valley View Elementary Principal
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve additional educational space at Valley View Elementary.
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VIII.B. Annual Report on Staff Development
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Annual Report of Staff Development.
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VIII.C. 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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IX. CLOSED SESSION
Presenter:
Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Supt. Kelly; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Elizabeth Bruchu, Human Resource Generalist
Description:
In accordance with Minn. Stat. ยง13D.03, the Board will meet in closed session for the item on the agenda for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy.
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X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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XI. BOARD SUMMARY DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENTS EVALUATION
Presenter:
Chair Bardell
Description:
The Board Chair will give a summary of the discussion on September 24 regarding the Superintendent's Evaluation.
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XII. BOARD TOPICS
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XIII. ADJOURN
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