December 19, 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: The Football Team has earned the Gold Award for having a team GPA of 3.42. Jordan Nicholson has been named an Academic All State Athlete for football, while Ellen Panther and Ella Westlund earned the same title for girls soccer. Also in girls soccer, Sophia Korynta earned a spot on the State All Tournament Team. Girls Swimming & Diving sent multiple participants to the State Tournament:
Setting records in the pool this season were:
Eighth graders Kaylynn Fox, Isabella Gwenigale and Alayna Waggoner gave a presentation to Geneva Capital to secure a donation of $7,315 for a new dock at Discovery Middle School. The Cast and Crew of Chicago: Teen Edition were awarded 11 honors through the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Education program, including Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre. The AAHS Carolers are celebrating 60 years of performing holiday music around the Alexandria community. School Board service:
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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 2023. |
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the November 21, 2022 work session and regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 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 November 2022. |
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V.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2022
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of November 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of November 2022. |
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V.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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V.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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V.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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V.D.3. 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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V.D.4. 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. |
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V.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 and donation requests. |
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V.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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V.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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V.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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V.I. APPROVE INDEPENDENT PROVIDER APPLICATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alexandria Figure Skating Club is applying to be the Independent Provider for the Alexandria Area High School Figure Skating Program during the 2022-2023 school year. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve Alexandria Figure Skating Club as the Independent Provider for the Figure Skating Program for the 2022-2023 school year. |
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V.J. 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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V.K. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the November 2022 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 209, 209 (210), 215, 410, 415, 423, 424, 426, 427, 430, 432, 450, 451, 452 and 515. |
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V.L. RENUMBER DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies are recommended for renumbering:
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the renumbering. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends renumbering Policies 210, 211 and 212. |
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V.M. REPEAL DISTRICT POLICY
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policy is recommended for repeal:
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policy at their committee meeting and supports repealing. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends repealing Policy 456. |
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V.N. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
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 agreement:
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V.O. ADOPT 2022-2023 AAHS COURSES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2023-2024 AAHS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes received a first reading at the November 2022 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2023-2024 curriculum/program changes as presented. |
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VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VI.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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VI.B. DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Heather Timm
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Heather Timm 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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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2023-2024 DMS CURRICULUM COURSES
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide an overview of the curriculum and program modifications being proposed at the Discovery Middle School for the 2023-2024 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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VII.B. APPROVE 2022 PAYABLE 2023 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2022 Payable 2023 Property Tax Levy proposal for the District. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board certify the 2022 payable 2023 property tax levy in the amount of $17,761,726.16 broken down as follows:
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VII.C. APPROVE REVISED 2022-2023 BUDGET
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will present proposed revisions to the 2022-2023 financial budget. The following pages provide a summary of the budget revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approving these revisions. |
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VIII. 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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VIII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VIII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VIII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VIII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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IX. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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