October 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. 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: Buildings & Grounds Director, Wade Nibbe, has been awarded the Facilities Management Professional of the Year Award. This award is given by the Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS) to a member who exhibits professionalism, leadership and service in their career and life. Four students were selected to participate in All-Conference Jazz Ensembles in October:
Second grade teacher, Callen Olson, was recognized by COOL 94.3 FM as Teacher of the Month for September. Callen was nominated by the parent of one of her students and received a gift certificate to Trumm Drug, a class pizza party and one of her students received tickets to the Mall of America Amusement Park. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the September 26, 2022 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
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 September 2022. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of September 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of September 2022. |
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IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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IV.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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IV.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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IV.D.3. RESIGNATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received notice of resignation from the following staff members:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the resignation of the individuals named above. |
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IV.D.4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received the following Leave of Absence request:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the leave request. |
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IV.D.5. RETIREMENTS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have received a letter of retirement from the following staff member:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the retirement of this individual as requested, with appreciation for his years of service to the district. |
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IV.D.6. TERMINATIONS
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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IV.E. 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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IV.F. 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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IV.G. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the September 2022 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 604 and 609. |
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IV.H. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION TO MSHSL FOUNDATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Minnesota State High School League Foundation is a nonprofit association created to complement the MSHSL by providing support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the resolution authorizing the District to submit an application (Form A) to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation to assist the school district in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs. |
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IV.I. APPROVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION AID APPLICATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The American Indian Education Aid (AIEA) program provides per-pupil funding to districts that report an American Indian student count of 20 or more on their October 1 MARSS report. To participate in the program, districts must submit an application detailing how they will enhance the education and support of American Indian Pupils. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the American Indian Education Aid Application as presented. |
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IV.J. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee groups:
The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreement. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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IV.K. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE STAFF PAY RATES
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The attachment provides the administrative recommendations for substitute staff pay rates in the District effective on September 1, 2022. These rates are based on comparisons with other districts, current District staff salaries and wages and substitute demand. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the substitute staff pay rates as presented. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. ALEXANDRIA AREA CHILD CARE INNOVATION PROGRAM
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Lynn Jenc will provide information on a new area child care initiative. A question and answer time will be provided. No formal action is expected. |
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V.B. SUMMER PROGRAMMING UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will provide an update on summer programming. No formal action is expected. |
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V.C. MTSS UPDATE
Description:
INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Director of Student Support Services, will provide summary information on the MTSS. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.D. ENROLLMENT UPDATE
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Trevor Peterson will provide an update on District enrollment numbers as of October 1, 2022. The attached sheet provides enrollment by grade. No formal action is expected. |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. APPROVE 2021-2022 DISTRICT FINANCIAL AUDIT
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2021-2022 financial audit to board members. The Executive Summary of the Financial Audit can be found on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the 2021-2022 Financial Audit as presented. |
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VII. 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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VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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