May 15, 2023 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: Three teams of 5th graders placed in the top four at the regional Math Masters competition in April:
Additional teams competing in the team portion:
Students placing in the top 20 in the individual problem solving competition at Math Masters included:
Students placing in the top 20 in the Fact Drill competition at Math Masters included:
15 students competed at the MN FFA State Convention in April, taking home both team and individual awards.
Several Band students earned Superior ratings at the solo/ensemble festival in April:
The Alexandria Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 101 new members on May 1st at an induction ceremony held in the Performing Arts Center. Elementary Spelling Bees were held in early May. Grade level champions and runners up by school are:
Lincoln Elementary Principal Brendan Bogart has been selected as Minnesota’s 2023 National Association of Elementary School Principal’s National Distinguished Principal. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 17, 2023
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the April 17, 2023 work session and 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 APRIL 2023
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 April 2023. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR APRIL 2023
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of April 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of April 2023. |
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IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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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 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 summer of 2023 and the 2023-2024 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 summer of 2023 and the 2023-2024 school year. |
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IV.G. 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.H. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the April 2023 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 411, 414 and 415. |
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IV.I. 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 agreement:
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IV.J. ADOPT THE 2023-2024 FACILITIES RENTAL HANDBOOK
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Lynn Jenc will present the 2023-2024 Facilities Rental Handbook & Procedures to the board members. The following pages provide further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2023-2024 Facilities Handbook & Procedures document. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. EARLY EDUCATION UPDATE
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Lynn Jenc, Community Education Director, will share information with regard to Early Education. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.B. TRANSITION CENTER UPDATE
Presenter:
Sara Richards
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Sara Richards, Student Support Services Assistant Director, will share highlights from the Transition Center. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.C. BOARD TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will provide options for School Board member training and development. Further discussion will take place at the time of the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. ACCEPT A COMP REPORT
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide an overview of the 2022-2023 A Comp Annual report. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.414, subdivision 3(a) the report must be submitted to the school board by June of each year and include findings and recommendations for the program. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board accept the 2022-2023 A Comp Annual report as presented. |
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VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTION PLACING A CONTINUING CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide the resolution which the school board is required to adopt identifying tenured staff members whose positions may be reduced in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. This is the second of two steps in the process when tenured staff is involved. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution placing the following staff members on unrequested leave of absence:
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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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