October 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The meeting will open with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. MISSION STATEMENT
Description:
Columbia Heights Public Schools create worlds of opportunity for every learner in partnership with supportive small-town communities by challenging all to discover their talents, unleash their potential, and develop tools for lifelong success.
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IV. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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IV.A. Approval of Agenda
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IV.B. Announcements
Description:
Nov. 13, Tue. 5:00 p.m. School Board Sub-committee on Policy, Supt. Conf. Room
Nov. 13, Tue. 6:30 p.m. Tenured Teacher Reception, District Community Room Nov. 13, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board meeting, District Community Room Nov. 20, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, District Community Room Nov. 27, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, District Community Room |
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IV.C. Correspondence
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V. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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V.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
Description:
At this time any citizen or employee may briefly address the School Board. The Board will listen to the brief remarks, ask clarifying questions and, if desired, request that the administration follow up. The Board will not take action at this meeting on requests presented at this time.
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
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VI.A. Personnel Report
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VI.B. Gifts/Donations
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VII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VII.A. Reports from Members of the Board
Presenter:
Board Members
Description:
Board members will report on Board activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VII.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VII.C. National Principal Appreciation Month
Presenter:
Chair Lee
Description:
The Board will be presented information on National Principal Appreciation Month.
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VII.D. Education Nation
Presenter:
Rick Ostby, Columbia Academy Assistant Principal; Angel Brown, Columbia Academy Teacher
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Education Nation, recently attended by Columbia Academy Teacher Angel Brown.
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VII.E. Summer Academy Update
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Beth Fawley, Excel Coordinator; Jon Klippenes, Summer Academy Director
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Summer Academy.
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VII.F. Summer School Wrap-up
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with a wrap-up of summer school activities.
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VII.G. Bond Refinance
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Bond Refinancing.
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VII.H. Board Policies - First Reading
Presenter:
Keith Roberts, Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
103 - Complaints - Student, Employees, Parents and Other Persons, 413 - Harassment and Violence, 414 - Mandated Reporting on Child Neglect, Physical or Sexual Abuse - form only, 422.1 - Respect in the Workplace, 614 - School District Testing Plan and Procedure. This policies will appear on a future agenda for approval.
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VII.I. Activities Update
Presenter:
Mark Corless, K-12 Activities Director
Description:
The Board will be given an update on K-12 Activities.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. MSHSL Grant
Presenter:
Mark Corless, K-12 Activities Director
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a resolution to seek grant funds from the Minnesota State High School League.
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VIII.B. Education Assistant Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District’s Education Assistant employees for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
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VIII.C. Clerical Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District’s Clerical employees for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
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VIII.D. Custodial Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District’s Custodial employees for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
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VIII.E. Child Nutrition Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District’s Child Nutrition employees for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
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VIII.F. Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and the Board of Education Employment Agreement
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and the Board of Education employment agreement.
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VIII.G. Director Employment Agreements
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Director Employment Agreements.
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VIII.H. Superintendent Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve an adjustment of the Superintendent Contract for 2010-2013 and approve the Superintendent contract for 2013-2016.
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IX. BOARD TOPICS
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X. ADJOURN
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