November 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM - GENERAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER          (Action)                  | 
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                                        2. APPROVAL OF GENERAL MEETING AGENDA          (Action)                 | 
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                                        3. OPEN FORUM FOR COMMUNITY COMMENTS      (Information)                 | 
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                                        4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA          (Action)                 | 
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                                        4.1. General Board Meeting Minutes from October 24, 2013                 | 
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                                        4.2. Routine Human Resource Activities for November 14, 2013                 | 
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                                        5. SHARE THE SUCCESS & RECOGNITION - None                 | 
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                                        6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - (15 minutes)      (Information)                 | 
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                                        6.1. Hennepin County Graduation Initiative                 
        Description: 
Information will be
provided on the Regional Professional Development Session that will address
alternatives to exclusionary practices.     | 
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                                        6.2. Get on the Bus Tour                 | 
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                                        7. INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT - (60 minutes)                    (Information)                 | 
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                                        7.1. What the Board Should Know About the Discussions with State Agency Heads and the Hennepin County Task Force                 
        Description: 
Char Myklebust, Director on Special Assignment will present a summary document and be available for questions.      | 
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                                        7.2. What the Board Should Know About Restrictive Procedures                  
        Description: 
Dolly Lastine, Executive Director of Special Education will present a summary document and be available for questions.     | 
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                                        7.3. Math Science Teacher Academy (MSTA)                 
        Description: 
Board members will be
provided a short update on the work of MSTA and its impact on the rise in math
scores in Minnesota.     | 
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                                        7.4. Coordinating Safety Resources and Systems                 
        Description: 
Char Myklebust, Director on Special Assignment and Tina Hauck, Assistant Director of Mental Health/Partnerships will present a summary document and be available for questions.     | 
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                                        8. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REPORT                  | 
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                                        8.1. Financial Report                                                     (Action)                 | 
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                                        8.1.1. Recommendations for Board Approval of Equity Transfers for FY13                 
        Description: 
Mae Hawkins, Director of Finance, will recommend approval of a transfer from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund to meet state requirements that do not allow a negative fund balance in the Food Service Fund. Also, recommend approval of a transfer to the Community Education Fund to bring the Community Education fund balance to zero.     | 
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                                        8.2. Facilities Report                                                 (Information)                 | 
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                                        8.2.1. Facilities Management Reports                                          
        Description: 
Tom Shultz, Director of Facilities will provide a tour to the Board, of the new entrance to the office area, the redesigned office area with new cubicles and offices, and the larger restrooms.     | 
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                                        8.3. Human Resource Report - None                 | 
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                                        9. BOARD BUSINESS - (45 minutes)                                (Information)                         | 
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                                        9.1. Policy Review & Revision - None                 | 
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                                        9.2. Board Reports                 | 
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                                        9.2.1. Chair Report                                    | 
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                                        9.2.1.1. Closed Session                  
        Description: 
The School Board may hold a closed meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. ยง13D.05, subd. 3(b) to consult with its attorney regarding pending litigation.     | 
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                                        9.2.2. AMSD Report (Ann Bremer)                              | 
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                                        9.2.3. District News                                                                        | 
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                                        9.2.3.1. 2013-2014 Get on the Bus / Local 2209 & Board Breakfast Schedule                 | 
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                                        9.2.3.2. School Board Planning Calendar 2013-2014                 | 
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                                        9.2.3.3. November 14, 2013 School Board Calendar of Events                 | 
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                                        9.2.3.4. West Education Center Fall Feast Invitation                 | 
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                                        9.3. Once Around the Table                 | 
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                                        10. ADJOURNMENT                 |