November 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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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Creating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner "All Belong, All Succeed"
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
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IV. HYLANDER HIGHLIGHT
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For the state-recognized achievement in the categories of student broadcast, web, and print journalism by the Minnesota High School Press Association. The Heights Herald and the Hylander News Network (HNN). The Columbia Heights High School students: Alazar Getachew, Larisa Kadric, Muna Mohamed, Makagbe Sanoe. Columbia Heights High School teachers: Chris Polley and Matt Townsend.
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V. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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V.A. Approval of Agenda
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V.B. Announcements
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Nov. 21, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room
Nov. 23 & 24 No School, District Center Closed Nov. 28, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Dec. 4, No School Dec. 12 5:00 Sub committee on community engagement, Community room Dec. 12, 7:00 Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room |
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VI. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VI.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
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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. Time will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VII.A. Personnel Report
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VII.B. Assurance of Compliance
Presenter:
Bondo Nyembwe, Exec. Dir. of Educational Services, Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination.
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VII.C. School Board Minutes
Description:
October 10 and 24 regular School Board Meetings and October 17 School Board Work Session.
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VII.D. Policy Second Reading
Presenter:
Chair Mueller
Description:
These policies appeared at the October 24, 2023 meeting for first reading: 518- DNR-DNI, 533- Wellness, 535-Service Animals, 540- Early Entrance to Kindergarten. Approval is sought at tonight's meeting.
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VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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IX. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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IX.A. Reports from Members of the Board
Description:
Board members will report on Board activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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IX.B. Superintendent's Report and Correspondence
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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IX.C. Elementary Building Vision Cards
Presenter:
Bondo Nyembwe, Exec. Dir. of Educational Services, Jeff Cacek, North Park School for Innovation Principal; Michele Janke, Highland Elementary Principal; Jason Kuhlman, Valley View Elementary Principal.
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IX.D. American Indian Education Update
Presenter:
Superintendent Stenvik, Laura Newton, and Yolanda Dorr-Slowey
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. CANVAS RETURNS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL ELECTION RESOLUTION
Presenter:
Stephanie Alvarez, School Board Election Clerk
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a resolution certifying the balloting results from the November 7, 2023 Columbia Heights ISD #13 School Board Special election.
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XI. BOARD TOPICS
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XII. ADJOURN
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