September 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
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II. Approval of Agenda
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III. Excellence in Action
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IV. Hearing from Members of the Public
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V. Consent
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V.A. Minutes: August 5 work session and regular meetings, August 7-8 retreat, and August 20 work session
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V.B. Personnel Recommendations - September 2024
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V.C. 2026-2027 Employee Holiday Schedule
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V.D. Check Register - August 2024
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V.E. Electronic Fund Transfers - August 2024
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V.F. Gifts and Bequests - August 2024
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V.G. 2024-2025 Brightworks Membership
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V.H. Tuition Agreement - Bloomington Public Schools
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V.I. 2024-2025 Board Liaison , Committee and Leadership Roles
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V.J. Student Support Services Agreements
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V.J.1. Bayada Home Health Care_EB
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V.J.2. Bayada Home Health Care_DS
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V.J.3. Fraser
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V.J.4. Sara Kohn
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V.K. Accurate Home Care_EB
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VI. Discussion
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VI.A. Intent to Issue General Obligation Capital Notes and Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2024A
Speaker(s):
Mert Woodard, Director of Finance and Operations; and Jodie Zesbaugh, Senior Municipal Advisor, Ehlers Inc.
Description:
The District routinely issues general obligation debt to finance the maintenance and enhancement of its building infrastructure and to purchase fixed assets for use in District operations. Most of the principal and interest payments on the bonded debt, both voter-approved and non-voter approver, are funded by District residents via the yearly school district property tax levy. |
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VI.B. 2024 Summer Programming - Community Education & Strategic Partnerships Department
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anne Marie Leland, Director of Community Education and Strategic Partnerships; and Dr. Cheryl Gunness, Community Engagement and Purpose Learning Supervisor
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The Community Education and Strategic Department's 2024 summer programming was truly exceptional. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview, detailing quantitative metrics as well as qualitative feedback from students, parents, and staff. |
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VI.C. 2024-2025 School Board Priorities
Speaker(s):
Governance Committee
Description:
The following are the 2024-2025 school board priorities developed based on Board discussion. The priorities work to encapsulate areas of focus identified in a recent Board retreat and further refined in the August 20, 2024, work session. This work supports best practice in school board operations as well as the Edina Public Schools Strategic Plan, specifically Strategy D: Developing Leaders Throughout the District.
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VI.D. Policy Review (603, 616, 618, 620)
Speaker(s):
Policy Committee
Description:
These policies were reviewed with an eye toward clarity and alignment with District practice and state and federal statutes.
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VII. Action
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VII.A. Intent to Issue General Obligation Capital Notes and Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2024A
Speaker(s):
Mert Woodard, Director of Finance and Operations; and Jodie Zesbaugh, Senior Municipal Advisor, Ehlers Inc.
Description:
The District routinely issues general obligation debt to finance the maintenance and enhancement of its building infrastructure and to purchase fixed assets for use in District operations. Most of the principal and interest payments on the bonded debt, both voter-approved and non-voter approver, are funded by District residents via the yearly school district property tax levy.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adopt a resolution that: declares the District's intent to issue general obligation capital notes, facilities maintenance bonds, and alternative facilities and school building refunding bonds, Series 2024A; establishes the parameters that must be satisfied to issue refunding bonds; and authorizes the District administration and its municipal advisors to take proposals and execute all agreements to issue the bonds if all parameters are satisfied.
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VII.B. 2024-2025 Superintendent Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stacie Stanley, Superintendent
Description:
Superintendent goals are aligned to Edina Public Schools strategic plan priorities and MSBA/MASA performance standards model that was adopted by the EPS school board in 2022.
Recommended Motion(s):
Review updated proposed goals, evidence and artifacts/metrics and approve proposed goals.
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VII.C. Proposed 2024-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Independent School District 273 and the Minnesota School Employees Association (MSEA) Paraprofessionals
Speaker(s):
Sonya Sailer, Director of Human Resources; and Mert Woodard, Director of Finance and Operations
Description:
The School District’s paraprofessionals have ratified a tentative agreement for a two-year contract effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the proposed 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement.
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VIII. Leadership and Committee Updates
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IX. Superintendent Updates
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X. Adjournment
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XI. Information
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XI.A. Investment Summary - August 2024
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XI.B. 2023-2024 Substitute Teacher Fill Rate
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XI.C. To-and-From School Transportation Fees - Final Data
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