December 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order and Roll call
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publishing in the Dakota County Star. All proceedings hereafter shown took place while convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
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1.1. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.1. November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.2. November 11, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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2.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. President of the Board
Speaker(s):
Rick Robinette
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Rick Robinette recognized Jerry Bobier and his service on the school board. No motion.
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3.2. Student Achievement Update:
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Showcase school improvement efforts in two of our school buildings.
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3.2.1. Cardinal Elementary School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman, Dan Swatek and a few SIP team members presented on school improvement at Cardinal Elementary. No motion.
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3.2.2. Middle School School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman, Kristi Wilshire and a couple SIP team members presented on school improvement at the middle school. No motion.
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3.3. Facility Study Master Planning
Speaker(s):
Matt Basye/Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
FEH will review the process for creating a master plan.
Discussion:
Matt Basye, with FEH, shared the initial stages of a facility study master plan. No motion.
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3.4. CIA Report
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson/Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson and Jessica Major informed the board on the 2015-2016 draft calendar. No motion.
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3.5. Personnel Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jill Gill informed the board on the Personnel report to include: Questions of the committee on the board policy manual, an appointment and resignation, and recruiting efforts for the assistant superintendent position. No motion.
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3.6. Finance & Facilities Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Feauto informed the board on the Finance & Facilities report to include: The facility study, use of QCPUF funds, and the 2014-2015 State Aid recalculation. No motion.
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3.7. Technology Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Update on Tech PLC and Robots.
Discussion:
Lance Swanson gave the board a technology update on the Technology PLC and robot student teams upcoming competition. No motion.
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3.8. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: Chamber coffee hour hosted by district on December 12th, bidding procedures, and new vendor inquiry. No motion.
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4. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5. New Business:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.1. Appointment:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.1.1. Jodi DeRoos-Horalek (ESL/Reading: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board must take action on administration's recommendation to extend a contract offer to a certified candidate.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1.2. Resignation:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.2.1. Breanna Schwandt (SPED: MS/HS)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board is required to take formal action to end a contractual agreement with one of the district's certified employees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1.2.2. TBA
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board will consider, discuss and take action on acceptance of resignation and resignation agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.2.1. Policy Manual (Second Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve comprehensive revisions to the District's policies and practices by NASB.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2.2. Grading and Reporting Policy (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2.3. Residency Policy
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To initiate discussion for employee residency in the school district.
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board of the current Residency policy. No motion.
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6. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go in to executive session for the protection of public interest.
Discussion:
No executive session. No motion.
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7. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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