December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. OATH OF OFFICE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION:
The following page contains the School Board Member Oath of Office. Maureen Eigen was elected and will affirm her commitment to the School Board. |
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III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
INFORMATION
Schools are required to annually hold a public meeting in which information is shared regarding the proposed tax levy. Time will be provided for public and school board comments and questions regarding the proposed levy for 2022. |
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V. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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VI. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are: Lukas Gotto has been chosen as one of the 2021 Top 5 Under 40 in our community. Lukas will be recognized at the Alexandria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Celebration in January. Volleyball player Tessa McGrane has been honored as an All State Athlete. Two of our girls’ swimming and diving coaches received top honors this year. Aaron Rooney was named Section 6A Diving Coach of the Year, while Crysta Krause was named Section 6A Head Coach of the Year. In the pool, Jisella Haskamp, Brooklyn Millward, Grace Urke and Hattie Galloway broke the school record set in 1995 in the 200 Free Relay. Jisella Haskamp also broke the record for the 100 Breaststroke. Kristen Hoskins has been named a finalist for Mr. Football, making the top 10 in that competition. Senior Teagan Pfeffer was selected to play in the All-Star Football game. Multiple members of the Esports team competed at the National Competition, including Carssen Cabinaw, Foxx Johnson, Kayden Savig, Gavin Carver, Luke Taylor, Cole Ehlert, Daniel Garcia and Dylan Howard. Juniors Brynn Kosters and Tyler Kludt have been selected to represent Alexandria Area High School for the MSHSL ExCEL (Excellece in Community, Education and Leadership) Award nomination. |
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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VII.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the November 15, 2021 regular school board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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VII.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 2021
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for November 2021. |
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VII.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2021
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of November 30, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of November 2021. |
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VII.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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VII.D.1. EMPLOYMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff and pay them according to salary schedules:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment agreements. |
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VII.D.2. EMPLOYMENT - CO-CURRICULAR
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We recommend the board employ the following staff members and pay them according to the salary schedule: Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment of the individuals named. |
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VII.D.3. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The district administration is recommending that the board approve the following position. The Personnel/Negotiation Board Committee supports the recommended addition:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending the board approve the staff position as presented. |
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VII.D.4. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:
Co-Curricular Staff:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above. |
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VII.D.5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received the following Leave of Absence requests:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the leave requests as presented. |
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VII.D.6. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff members:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the retirement of these individuals as requested, with appreciation for their years of service to the district. |
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VII.D.7. TERMINATION
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends the following terminations:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the terminations. |
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VII.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications. |
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VII.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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VII.G. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trips:
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VII.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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VII.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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VII.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the November 2021 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 522, 707, 731, 732 and 735. |
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VII.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreements:
The administration recommends that the board approve the termination of the following agreement:
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VII.L. ADOPT 2022-2023 AAHS COURSES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2022-2023 AAHS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes received a first reading at the November 2021 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2022-2023 curriculum/program changes as presented. |
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VIII. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VIII.A. ROBOTICS PRESENTATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Jennifer Engle, Mechatronics Head Coach, will share highlights from the Robotics program. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VIII.B. DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Matt Aker
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Matt Aker will share highlights from Discovery Middle School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL IDEA FULL FUNDING ACT
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will provide a summary of the Resolution in Support of the Congressional IDEA Full Funding Act. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the Resolution in Support of the Congressional IDEA Full Funding Act as presented. |
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IX.B. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2022-2023 DMS CURRICULUM COURSES
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides an overview of the curriculum and program modifications being proposed at the Discovery Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year. These modifications were developed and are being presented per district policy. The Curriculum/Policy Committee has reviewed and approved these changes. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of modifications and course changes as presented. |
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IX.C. APPROVE 2021 PAYABLE 2022 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2021 Payable 2022 Property Tax Levy proposal for the District. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board certify the 2021 payable 2022 property tax levy in the amount of $16,235,555.98 broken down as follows:
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X. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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X.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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X.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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X.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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X.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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