February 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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2. The Cedar Mountain School District respectfully acknowledges that the areas in which our schools are located are the ancestral homelands of the Dakota people. We pay our respects to these stewards both past and present.
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3. Public Comments
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4. Approval Of Agenda
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5. Reports
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5.a. Superintendent's Report
Description:
We have been notified by MDE that our food service fund balance is out of compliance with U.S. Department of Agriculture 7 CFR 210.14 and 210.19. Per these regulations, a school food authority must limit its net cash resources to an amount not exceeding three months’ average expenditures. Our excess fund balance in the food service fund for FY 24 is $60,000. The Excess Cash Resources Reduction plan was submitted to MDE. We will be purchasing and installing a combi-oven and freezer for the elementary kitchen.
To maintain compliance in the future, utilities and some support staff salaries, who work in the lunchroom, have been charged to the food service fund. Also, lunchroom tables have been ordered for the elementary school as a FY 25 expense. The school calendar is important to all stakeholders. The calendar committee, which includes teacher, parent, non-certified staff, and student representatives will meet this month. The calendar, developed by the committee, is recommended to the superintendent. The superintendent’s recommendation will be submitted to the school board on March 19.
Communication materials for the May 13 Bond Election are being developed. Public events have been scheduled as follows:
Building tours:
Morgan
March 4, Tuesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 5, Wednesday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Franklin March 4, Tuesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 5, Wednesday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Public Informational Meetings:
March 11, Tuesday, Franklin 7 p.m.March 25, Tuesday, Morgan 7 p.m.
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5.b. Principals' Reports
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5.c. Activities Director/Comm Ed Report
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5.d. Board Committee Reports
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.a. Approve Minutes
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6.b. Approve Bills in the amount of $462,894.25 and wire transfers of $974,541.08
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6.c. Accept Donations
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6.d. Approve Personnel Items
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7. American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Letter Of Concurrence
Description:
MS 124D.78 requires Minnesota districts, charters, and tribal schools with 10 or more
American Indian students to have an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee must meet to discuss whether or not they concur with the educational offerings that have been extended by the district to American Indian students. The concurrence or non-concurrence must be presented to the school board by March 1st. The AIPAC did vote in concurrence. The attached letter will be presented by an AIPAC member. There is no school board action on this matter.
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8. Amend 524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
Description:
MS 121A.73 requires school boards to adopt policy language addressing possession and use of cell phones in school. Joe appointed Jill to meet with Misty and the superintendent to develop a recommendation. We are recommending that the existing language in the MS/HS student handbook be included in policy (Section XV B). The existing language from the elementary student handbook is also included (Section XV C). The superintendent recommends approving 524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy as amended.
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9. School Board Strategic Planning Information
Description:
Joe and the superintendent met with Gail Gillman of to discuss the MSBA Strategic Planning Process. Cedar Mountain is scheduled to begin this fall. Surveys and communication will begin this spring. Joe and the superintendent will provide additional information at the meeting.
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10. Plan For Public Building Tours: March 4, 6-8 p.m./March 5, 3-5 p.m.
Description:
The school board should discuss the format and logistics of the building tours. We should also decide how the public will be informed. A Project Summary and the presentation from Performa (formerly Apex) are also attached.
Morgan March 4, Tuesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 5, Wednesday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Franklin March 4, Tuesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 5, Wednesday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
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11. Next Meeting Date - March 19, Morgan
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12. Adjourn
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