December 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
I. CALL TO ORDER
|
|
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
|
|
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: Coach Travis Hochhalter was named Section 8AA Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year, while Nikki Paradis was selected as Section 8AA Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach of the Year. Russ Hinrichs was chosen this year’s Northstar North Sub District Assistant Football Coach of the Year. Four AAHS students were named Athlete of the Week:
Seniors Sawyer Rumohr and Brayden Staples were selected to spots on the 2023 Minnesota All Star Football Team. Erica Johnson placed 3rd in diving at the State Swimming & Diving Meet. Other State participants were Jisella Haskamp, Hannah Hoff, Grace Urke and Rayna Holm. The Football Team claimed the title of Section 8AAAAA Champions and participated in the Semi-Finals. The Girls Soccer Team became this year’s Section 8AA Champions. Community Education Instructor Josh Lang received the 2023 Youth Development Award from the PGA Minnesota Section for demonstrating involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the club level. Our eSports program sent two teams to the Central Region Semifinals. Duane Linder, Diora Hanson, Austen Hegg, Damon Foix and Sean Parks competed in the PlayVS Central Region Mario Kart semifinal, finishing 3rd out of 75 teams in the region. Otto Henrich, Sigfried Henrich and Austen Hegg competed in the PlayVS Central Region Finals in Super Smash Brothers, defeating teams from high schools and academies in Chicago, Kansas City and Nashville. The Cast and Crew of Mamma Mia were awarded 7 honors through the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Education program, including Overall Outstanding Performance in Musical Theatre. |
|
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 2024. |
|
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
|
|
V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the November 20, 2023 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
|
V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 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 November 2023. |
|
V.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2023
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of November 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of November 2023. |
|
V.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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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:
|
|
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:
|
|
V.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. |
|
V.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the October 2023 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 315, 425, 605, 608, 609 and 614. |
|
V.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 agreement:
|
|
V.L. ADOPT 2024-2025 AAHS COURSES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2024-2025 AAHS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes received a first reading at the November 2023 board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2024-2025 curriculum/program changes as presented. |
|
VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
|
|
VI.A. HOSA PRESENTATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Claire Anderson, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Advisor, will share highlights from the HOSA program. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
|
VII. ACTION ITEMS
|
|
VII.A. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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. |
|
VII.B. APPROVE 2023 PAYABLE 2024 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will provide a summary of the 2023 Payable 2024 Property Tax Levy proposal for the District. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board certify the 2023 payable 2024 property tax levy in the amount of $18,339,119.14 broken down as follows:
|
|
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. |
|
VIII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
|
|
VIII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
|
|
VIII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
|
|
VIII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
|
|
IX. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
|
|
X. ADJOURNMENT
|