December 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Approval of Agenda
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IV. Mission Moment
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Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner, Every Day.
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V. Public Forum
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Audit
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Director of Finance and Operations Lori Volz, Controller Sarah Cramblit
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VII. Truth in Taxation (6:00 pm)
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Director of Finance and Operations Lori Volz
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VIII. Item(s): General Information
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VIII.A. Enrollment Report
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IX. Item(s): For Discussion - No Action Required by the Board
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IX.A. Board Forum
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IX.B. Administrative Report
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X. Consent Agenda: Board Action Requested
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If desired, items may be removed from the consent agenda by request by an individual school board member for independent consideration. A request is timely if made prior to the vote on the consent agenda. The request does not require a second or a vote by the school board. An item removed from the consent agenda will then be discussed and acted on separately immediately following the consideration of the consent agenda.
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X.A. Minutes from November 27, 2023
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X.B. Personnel Report
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XI. Item(s): Board Action Requested
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XI.A. Audit for Year Ended June 30, 2023 (High Quality Teaching & Learning)
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Clifton Larson Allen has conducted its annual review of the District’s finances and business operations. Clifton Larson Allen has issued a "clean" opinion for the District’s financial practices and procedures. The district always works to address opportunities to improve any identified areas during the auditing process.
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XI.B. Tax Levy Certification (High Quality Teaching & Learning, 21st Century Learners)
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In a procedure that began in August of this year, this is the final step in completing the annual levy certification process. This certification is for the 2023 payable 2024 levy to be used for the 2024-2025 school year. The amount being recommended for the certification is $19,329,750.96. This represents a 1.75 percent increase over last year’s final levy amount. The Truth in Taxation meeting was held on December 11, 2023 where limitation and certification information was presented, explaining this proposed levy amount.
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XI.C. Policy Revisions (Second Reading/Consideration for Approval)
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The attached policies were presented to the Board for a first reading on November 27. They are being presented again for a second reading and consideration of approval.
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XI.D. Guiding Change (Equity)
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Attached is the guiding change document, relating to the attendance area development process, that was reviewed at the board meeting in November.
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XI.E. Gifts to the District
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Policy 706 establishes guidelines for the acceptance of gifts to the District. As specified by Minnesota Statute 465.03, the School Board may accept a gift, grant, or property only by the adoption of a resolution approved by two-thirds of its members. Any gifts accepted of more than nominal value (more than $5), shall become property of the District (Policy 421). The gifts are listed on the attached resolution.
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XII. Adjournment
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