March 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Approval of Agenda
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IV. Recognition of Visitors to the School Board
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V. Public Forum
Description:
Public Forum will be placed on the agenda for regular board meetings. During this part of each regular school board meeting time will be allowed for district constituents to address the school board. Pursuant to Policy 206 Section VI the board will make every effort to allow district constituents to speak, but may limit discussion to ensure all business is addressed for the interest of the district. This is a time of "listening" by the school board. |
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VI. Consent Items
Description:
Only one motion is needed to approve all consent items. Any item that is requested to be removed from the consent agenda by a school board member will be discussed and acted on for independent consideration immediately following approval of the consent agenda.
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VII. Reports
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VII.A. Superintendent Report
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VII.A.1. Legislative update
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VII.A.2. Building update
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VII.B. PK-6 Principal Report
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VII.C. 7-12 Principal Report
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VII.D. Activities Report
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VII.E. Community Education Report
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VII.F. Pool Report
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VII.G. Facilities Report
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VII.H. School Board Committee Reports
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VII.H.1. Facilities Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Facility Committee Members
Description:
Update the board on Facility Committee since our February board meeting.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Superior Transportation presentation (discussion)
Speaker(s):
Joe Schiffert
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VIII.B. Authorize the Superintendent and district legal counsel to take the following actions regarding the Work Scope 24 Air Handling Unit (AHU) project and the bid submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI)
Description:
Authorize the Superintendent and district legal counsel to take the following actions regarding the Work Scope 24 Air Handling Unit (AHU) project and the bid submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI):
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VIII.C. Approve SWWC Service Cooperative Contracts for FY26
Description:
The principals met with me, and we have discontinued some services for next year. We are going to go with Olivia Hospital and Clinic for our nursing services, which will be the same cost as with the SWWC or lower. I prefer to keep our dollars locally when possible.
We are getting rid of some of the teaching and learning services to save money. We will have to pay someone locally to do this, but it will be a lot less expensive and we will get exactly what we want rather than choosing from their menu. The Extended Services prior to this year were $38,000. This was to do our payroll. It went to $82,000 this year when they took over the finance position for December through June of 2025. For FY26, this is the total for finance and payroll.
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VIII.D. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ISD 2534 and BOLD Education Association.
Description:
The Minnesota READ Act, specifically through Minnesota Statute 120B.123, is a legislative mandate focused on enhancing reading proficiency among students. It requires teachers to undergo training in evidence-based reading instruction to better support students' literacy development. The purpose of this act is to ensure that educators are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach reading effectively, ultimately aiming to improve students' reading abilities across the state. The training is specifically centered on the Science of Reading, a research-backed approach to teaching reading. The attached MOU formalizes an agreement between the BOLD School District and the BOLD Education Association concerning the implementation of the READ Act. It outlines key aspects such as which teachers are required to undertake the training, the compensation they will receive for completing it, and the necessity of adhering to the READ Act's requirements. This document ensures that both the school district and its teachers are aligned in their understanding of and compliance with the state’s mandate, fostering a collaborative approach towards enhancing reading instruction.
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VIII.E. Approve the proposed calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
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VIII.F. Third and Final Reading of Policy 101.1, Name of the School District
Speaker(s):
Todd Frank
Description:
Third and Final Reading of a New Policy to Adopt. The tentative approval date would be at the March 25, 2025 board meeting.
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VIII.G. First and Final Reading of Policy 214, Out of State Travel by School Board Members. (Enclosure) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Recommend adoption in one reading due to minor changes. Changes are having a sentence struck under Section III and a renaming of the Legal Reference for MN Statute 123B.09 Subd 2.
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VIII.H. First and Final Reading of Policy 303, Superintendent Selection. (Enclosure) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Recommend adoption in one reading due to a minor change. The one change is to strike the Cross Reference that was previously listed.
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VIII.I. First and Final Reading of Policy 401, Equal Employment Opportunity. (Enclosure) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommend adoption in one reading due to minor changes. Insertion of two Notes in the policy body and a change to the title of Legal Reference 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.
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VIII.J. First and Final Reading of Policy 402, Disability Nondiscrimination Policy (Enclosure) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommend adoption in one reading due to minor changes. Added a note to the body of the policy, struck a redundant sentence under Section II Part D, and made updates to the Legal References and Cross References.
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VIII.K. Second Reading of Policy of 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
Description:
Discussion of policies listed for annual review.
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VIII.L. First Reading of Policy 511, Student Fundraising. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. Policy has many changes under Section III and to the Legal and Cross References. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.M. First Reading of Policy 613, Graduation Requirements. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. Policy has many changes throughout due to changes in MN State Law. A red-line version was not generated as this has significant changes from the existing posted policy. This will also allow the administration adequate time for review and input. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.N. First Reading of Policy 701, Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. The current policy was last adopted in August 2004. A red-line version was not generated as this has significant changes from the existing posted policy. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.O. First Reading of Policy 701.1, Modification of School District Budget. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
Required for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting as this is a new policy to implement and is a companion to Policy 701. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.P. First Reading of Policy 702, Accounting. (Enclosure)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Recommendation for three readings prior to a tentative adoption of the policy at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. The current policy was last adopted in August 2004. The policy has many changes in Legal and Cross References. Suggest any changes to the Policy Committee or to Mr. Menton.
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VIII.Q. Adopt a Resolution to Recognize Outstanding Achievement of Students. (Enclosure)(Action)
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
Description:
As the resolution is read please indicate as a board member your willingness to introduce and second the resolution. A roll call vote will be taken at the conclusion of reading the resolution.
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VIII.R. Move to enter closed session, under MN Statute 13.D.03, to discuss labor negotiations strategy for upcoming negotiations; and also under MN Statute 13.D.05 Subd. 3 to discuss a personnel evaluation of Superintendent James Menton. (Action).
Speaker(s):
Todd Frank
Description:
1. Discuss labor negotiations strategy for upcoming negotiations.
2. Discuss a personnel evaluation of Superintendent James Menton. |
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VIII.S. Reopen the meeting
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
Description:
Closed meeting summary
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IX. Upcoming dates:
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X. Adjourn
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