September 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEMS
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1.1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Roll Call: Birhanzl ___ Pauling ___ Wibben ___ Ohmacht ___ Shourds ___ and Stenson ___.
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1.3. Approval of Agenda
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1.4. Special Presentation
Description:
Community Education Director Kelly Snell will be on hand to provide an update to the School Board.
Discussion:
Presentation
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1.5. Approval of Consent Agenda
(Any item or items may be pulled off the consent agenda, at the request of any board member, for consideration by the board as a whole.) |
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1.5.1. Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
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1.5.2. Bills
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1.5.3. Treasurer's Report
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1.5.4. Budget Report
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1.5.5. Personnel Actions
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1.5.5.1. Employment
Discussion:
Elizabeth Brown, Indian Education Coordinator, Middle School
Cassandra Waltz, Food Service, High School MacKenzie Kotek, ECSE Paraprofessional, Hawks Nest Mandy Saravia, SPED Paraprofessional, Ramsey Judy Olson, Kindergarten Assistant, Ramsey Jade Jensen, SPED Paraprofessional, Ramsey Holly Weckwerth, Kindergarten Assistant, Ramsey Lauren Blenker, OT Assistant, Ramsey Samantha Hasbrook, SPED Paraprofessional, Sanford Rashelle Onnen, SPED Paraprofessional, Ramsey Maria Mercado, ELL Paraprofessional, MHS Robb Miller, Full-time Substitute Teacher, MHS Luis Valenzuela Cribas, ELL Paraprofessional, Ramsey Kalista Bowerman, Paraprofessional, MHS Becky Holzheimer, Paraprofessional, MHS Pat Mauel, Head Custodian, MMS Laurie Aus, SPED Paraprofessional, Sanford Alexis Swick, Teacher Assistant - Ramsey, Program Lead - JTH Amoreena Petrich, SPED Paraprofessional, Sanford Mirian del Carmen Valenzuela Chaver, ELL Assistant, Sanford |
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1.5.5.2. Resignations/Retirements
Discussion:
Nick Patton, resigned as Community Ed. Recreation Assistant, Hawks Nest
Gary Peterson, resigned as Head Custodian, Middle School |
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1.5.5.3. Reassignments
Discussion:
Heather Perkins, reassignment to the ALC as a Teacher Assistant
Jessica Cantu, reassignment from ELL Assistant to PT ELL Assistant and PT Library Assistant, Ramsey |
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1.6. Resolution Accepting a Gift, Donation, Contribution or Bequest
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MONETARY, PROPERTY, GOODS OR SERVICES DONATION
Discussion:
Kathleen & Joseph Waklee donated $300 to Grade 4, Sanford Elementary "in memory of Harper".
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1.7. Public Forum
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1.8. Superintendent's Report
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1.9. Board Reports
Description:
Negotiations Committee Update: Stenson
Review of 2023-2024 Board Goals: Stenson
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1.9.1. Board Committees
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1.9.2. Student Representative Report
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1.9.3. Administrators
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1.10. Congratulatory Action and Recognition
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2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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2.1. Preliminary 2023 Pay 2024 Levy
Description:
Prior to September 30, the board must certify the preliminary 2023 Payable 2024 levy. Chief School Business Official Adam Spray will be on hand to present the preliminary levy information as well as answer any questions. Preliminary data from the MDE is being revised at the release of the agenda and therefore is not attached to the agenda at this time. Mr. Spray will be providing the updated information at the board meeting.
For preliminary certification, it is recommended that we certify the maximum in order to allow for October 1 MARRS/EDFI to be inputted into the state system, which will create allocation adjustments. The board will discuss the Final 2023 Payable 2024 levy numbers during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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2.2. School Board Goals 2023-2024
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Attached are the ISD 129 School Board goals for 2023-2024 that were discussed at the board's work retreat in August. The goals are not an approval item, rather they are guidance and direction of board commitments for 2023-2024 as we pursue to accomplish our district mission.
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2.3. 1st Reading of Policies
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Policies 603, 504, and 605 are up for first read. These are MSBA model policies for the board to review and will be brought back for adoption in October.
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2.4. Commissioner's Review and Comment
Discussion:
This time is set aside to allow for the review of and any needed discussion pertaining to the Commissioner of Education's review and comment of the district's submitted facility plan.
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3. ACTION ITEMS
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3.1. Approve Policies
Discussion:
The board has reviewed policies 504, 515, 524A,524.2 and these polices are now being brought forward for adoption.
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3.2. Approve Lane Changes
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3.3. Approve Fall and Full Year Extra-Curricular Assignments
Discussion:
This is the annual approval for all fall and full-year extra-curricular roles within the district. Seasonal roles are approved prior to their season; therefore, winter and spring coaches and advisors will be approved at the concurrent regular board meeting.
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3.4. Approve Preliminary 2023 Pay 2024 Levy
Discussion:
As discussed in 2.1
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3.5. Approve Work Agreements
Description:
The board negotiations committee has met and are recommending approval work agreements for the Activities Director, Chief Technology Officer, Director of Professional Development, and Community Education Director. Each of these agreements are based upon an index factor of the Montevideo Principal's Agreement.
This action is recommended by the negotiations committee.
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3.6. Approve Head Cook Pay Adjustment
Discussion:
The non-bargaining food service agreement is in place for the 2022-2024 school years. Over the past several months, an examination of responsibilities to wage has been reviewed. The determination of this examination leads to the recommendation for the Head Cook position to be adjusted beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. The adjustment is provided in the attached document.
This action is recommended by the Superintendent and Food Service Director.
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3.7. Approve Child Care Agreement
Discussion:
The Community Education Child Care work agreement has been reviewed as discussed at the August School Board retreat. Utilizing the Great Start Compensation Support Transition Grant and a salary schedule adjustment, we are able to have significant wage impacts in our child care program. The modified agreement has been reviewed by the negotiations committee and is being recommended for adoption. As noted in the agreement, the wage adjustments are not retroactive and will begin with the September 30 payroll.
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3.8. Adopt Mission Statement Revision
Discussion:
As discussed at the school board work session, the year-long revision work for our district's vision and mission statements has been completed and is ready for formal adoption. The recommended vision and mission for adoption is:
Vision: The school district where students are first, from cradle to career Mission: Montevideo Public Schools empowers all learners to achieve their potential by providing an exemplary education rooted in innovation, partnerships, and accountability. |
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4. ADJOURNMENT
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