February 27, 2014 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 February 13, 2014
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4.2. Routine Human Resource Activities for February 27, 2014
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4.3. Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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4.4. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Rehabilitation Services Youth Workforce Grant
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5. SHARE THE SUCCESS & RECOGNITION - (10 minutes) (Information)
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5.1. Employee Recognition - Don Vavrosky
Description:
Dolly Lastine, Executive Director of Special Education, will share a short video clip from WCCO of a student from Wayzata Public Schools who receives itinerant services from Don Vavrosky, Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired. Don Vavrosky will briefly discuss innovative services for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REPORT - (15 minutes)
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6.1. Financial Report (Action)
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6.1.1. Approval of Routine Monthly Finance Report
Description:
Mae Hawkins, Director of Finance will provide an overview of the monthly finance reports and the Board will be asked to approve it.
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6.1.2. FY14 Budget Revision
Description:
Mae Hawkins, Director of Finance will present the FY14 Budget Revision and the Board will be asked to approve it.
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6.1.3. FY15 Budget Assumptions
Description:
Mae Hawkins, Director of Finance will present the FY15 Budget Assumptions and the Board will be asked to approve it.
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - (10 minutes) (Action)
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7.1. Report on Recent School Closing and Revised School Calendar
Description:
Mae Hawkins, Director of Finance, will present a revised 2013-14 school district calendar and the Board will be asked to approve it.
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8. INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT - (20 minutes) (Information)
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8.1. Minnesota Destination Participation at the Asian Pacific Invitational
Description:
Pamela Schroeder, Minnesota Affiliate Director for Destination Imagination (DI) and the Board Chair for the international DI program, will describe her recent trip to China where she headed the US delegation at the Asian Pacific Invitational, participated in a televised education conference, and lectured at the University of Beijing. Four Minnesota DI teams competed in the DI and National Geographic co-sponsored event where the Anoka-Hennepin team placed second in the world in the structure challenge. Board members also will receive information about the upcoming tournament season in Minnesota, which is coordinated through District 287 as part of our Gifted Education Services.
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REPORT continue - (45 minutes) (Information)
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9.1. Facilities Report - None
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9.2. Information Technology Report
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9.2.1. Performance Management: Halogen Overview
Description:
Chad Maxa, Director of Information & Technology will provide a brief demonstration of Halogen, the District’s new employee evaluation system, and will also share the highlights from our ongoing implementation.
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9.2.2. PreciouStatus
Description:
Chad Maxa will provide an update on the District’s involvement with PreciouStatus, an innovative communication tool that allows real-time, private updates of activities, learning’s, photos/videos in Childcare, Schools, and Healthcare Facilities.
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9.3. Human Resource Report
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9.3.1. Staff Reduction ULA Resolution Changes for Following Year
Description:
Anne Becker, General Counsel/Human Resource Director will provide a Resolution requesting approval from the Board to direct administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions.
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9.3.2. Tenure Decision Making Process
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9.3.3. Closed Session
Description:
The school Board may hold a closed meeting as permitted by the attorney-client privilege (Minn.Stat. sec. 13D.05, subd. 3(b)) to discuss threatened or pending litigation against the District.
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10. BOARD BUSINESS - (10 minutes) (Information)
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10.1. Policy Review & Revision - None
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10.2. Board Reports
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10.2.1. Chair Report - None
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10.2.2. AMSD Report (Ann Bremer)
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10.2.2.1. AMSD Connections Newsletter February 2014
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10.2.3. District News
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10.2.3.1. 2013-2014 Local 2209/Board Breakfast Schedule
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10.2.3.2. School Board Planning Calendar 2013-2014
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10.2.3.3. School Board Calendar of Events
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10.3. Once Around the Table
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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