April 11, 2017 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.
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
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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:
April 14, Fri. No School - District Office Closed
April 18, Tue. 5:00 p.m. School Board Listening Session, Family Center April 18, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room April 25, 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 March 21 School Board Meeting.
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VI.B. Personnel Report
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report for February 2017
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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. Community Education Video
Presenter:
Casey Mahon, Dir. of Communications; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be shown the Community Education Video.
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VII.D. Blooming Heights Edible Schoolyard-Outdoor Classroom Update
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Maya Lemon, Agriculture Specialist
Description:
The Board will be presented with an update on Blooming Heights Edible Schoolyard-Outdoor Classroom Update.
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VII.E. Statewide Health Improvement Partership (SHIP) Grant Update
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be presented with an update on the SHIP Grant.
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VII.F. Active School Day
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Michele DeWitt, Highland Prin.; Jeff Cacek, North Park Prin.; Willie Fort, Valley View Prin.
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on active school day.
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VII.G. The Power of Yet Growth Mindset
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Michele DeWitt, Highland Prin.; Jeff Cacek, North Park Prin.; Willie Fort, Valley View Prin.
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Power of Yet Growth Mindset.
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VII.H. Solar Array
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on a Solar Array at North Park Elementary and Columbia Heights High School.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Health Insurance Bids
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the bids for Health Insurance.
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VIII.B. Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bruchu, Human Resource Manager; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The board will be asked to approve the attached resolution on discontinuing and reducing educational programs and positions due to reductions in expenditures and school finances.
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VIII.C. Resolution Proposing to Place Tenured Administrator on Unrequested Leave of Absence
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bruchu, Human Resource Manager; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The board will be asked to approve the attached resolution proposing to place tenured administrator employee on unrequested leave of absence.
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VIII.D. Designation of Electronic Transfer Designees
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to appoint designees in processing electronic transfers.
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IX. BOARD TOPICS
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X. ADJOURN
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
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XI.A. Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Membership
Presenter:
Laura Palmer, School Board Vice Chair
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the MSBA membership for 2017-2018.
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XII. ACTION ITEMS
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XII.A. Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Membership
Presenter:
Laura Palmer, School Board Vice Chair
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the AMSD Membership for 2017-2018.
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