February 11, 2014 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.
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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IV.A. Approval of Agenda
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IV.B. Announcements
Description:
Feb. 17, Mon. No School, President's Day
Feb. 18, Tue. 6:00 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Feb. 25, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room March 11, Tue. 5:00 p.m. Sub-committee on Policy, Supt. Conference Room March 11, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room March 17-21, No School, Spring Break |
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. Minutes of the January 14, 2014 Organizational Meeting, January 14, 2014 School Board Meeting
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VI.B. Personnel Report
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report for December 2013
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VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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VIII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VIII.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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VIII.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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VIII.C. School Board Recognition Week
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly
Description:
The School Board will be recognized for their dedication and hard work to help build an education system that meets the needs of both today's and tomorrow's children, during this, School Board Recognition Week.
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VIII.D. 21st Century Community Learning Grant Data
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Dr. Kristin Dillon, Wilder Research
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and data.
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VIII.E. Spanish Pilot at Highland Elementary
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Michele DeWitt, Highland Elementary Principal
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Spanish Pilot at Highland Elementary.
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VIII.F. Indian Education Resolution
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 124D.78, the Board will review the American Indian Education committee affirming that the committee does concur that the District’s programs meet American Indian student needs.
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VIII.G. Summer Programming
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Summer Programming.
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VIII.H. Worlds Best Workforce
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Worlds Best Workforce.
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VIII.I. Board Policies - First Reading
Presenter:
Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda; 205 - Open Meetings and Closed; 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Polices. These polices will appear on a future agenda for approval.
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. Repeal of Policy 614
Presenter:
Sub-committee on Policy Chair; Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to repeal policy 614 - School District Testing Plan and Procedure.
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IX.B. Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
504 - Student Dress and Appearance; 509 - Enrollment of Non-Resident Students; 526 - Hazing Prohibition; 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches; 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day; 603 - Curriculum Development; 613 - Graduation Requirements; 620 - Credit for Learning; 806 - Crisis Management Policy. These policies appeared on the January 14 meeting for first reading. Approval will be sought at tonight's meeting.
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IX.C. Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Grant
Presenter:
Matt Miller, K-12 Activities Director
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a resolution for a grant from the MSHSL.
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IX.D. Discontinuance of Programs and Positions Resolution
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The School Board will be asked to approve the adoption of a resolution directing the Superintendent and Administration to consider the discontinuance of programs and positions to effectuate economies in the School District and reduce expenditures.
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IX.E. Board Chair Election
Presenter:
Chair
Description:
The Board will elect a Board Chair.
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X. BOARD TOPICS
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XI. ADJOURN
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