May 20, 2024 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: Thirteen students completed at the State HOSA Conference Competition in April, with eight students qualifying for the International Leadership Conference (ILC). Award recipients and ILC qualifiers include:
Two teams of 5th graders placed in the top six 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:
Elementary Spelling Bees were held in early May. Grade level champions and runners up by school are:
Sixteen students competed at the MN FFA State Convention in April, taking home both team and individual awards.
Fifty-one DECA students competed at the International Career Development Conference against more than 23,000 students from around the world. AAHS DECA tied with three other schools for the Most Top 3 Finishes at the competition. Final results include:
Niklas Cook has been selected for the Minnesota Music Educators Assocation All-State Tenor/Bass Honor Choir and will be performing at the 2025 MMEA State Conference. Eliza Bernards has been selected as a Vocal Alternate for this same experience and will have the opportunity to be chosen from a pool of alternates if another student is not able to participate. Eighteen AAHS art students participated in the MSHSL Section 8AA Visual Arts Competition. Students receiving Superior awards for their artwork:
Jazz Band students completed as soloists or chamber ensembles for competition. All Alexandria entries earned top Superior ratings:
The Jazz Ensemble earned a Superior Rating for their performance of Nostalgia in Times Square by Charles Mingus, Manteca by Dizzy Gillespie and Vehicle by the Ides of March. The Alexandria Area High School Food and Nutrition Team are this year’s winners of the Site Hero Award through the Minnesota School Nutrition Association. This award recognizes one team in the state for their outstanding dedication and who go above and beyond to feed kids and teach them about good nutrition. Renee Feiler, Marie Linow and Emily Short were nominated for this award but pointed out that it takes a whole team to feed 1,000+ kids every day! Jennie Engle has been chosen as the Minnesota FIRST Robotics Competition Section 6 Coach of the Year. The following AAHS students earned the title of Central Lakes Conference Athlete of the Week in their respective sport:
The Boys Track Team and the Girls Track Team each took 1st place at the Central Lakes Conference Indoor Track Championships. In Girls Track, a new school record was set in the Sprint Medley Relay with a time of 1:54.08 by Payten Kor (100m), Addison Fettig (100m), Kaija Schneider (200m) and Alison Krasky (400m). Another new school record was set in the 4x200m relay by Payten Kor, Alison Krasky, Sophia Korynta and Kaija Schneider. The Girls Track Team earned the title of Section 8AAA True Team Champions and will go on to compete at the True Team State Competition. Event winners at the Girls True Team Track & Field Meet include:
Event winners at the Boys True Team Track & Field Meet include:
In Adapted Bowling, Cameron Rodriguez and Logan Englund received All-State Honors in the CI Boys Division, while Lizzie Floden, Shayla Nelson, Maggie Pfremmer and Montana Hinnenkamp received All-State Honors in the ASD Girls Division. In singles competition, 6 bowlers qualified for the State Tournament:
In team competition, three teams qualified for the State Adapted Bowling Tournament:
Will Thornburg took home 1st place at the Boys Golf Lakeville South Invite at Dacotah Ridge Golf Course. The Girls Golf Team took 1st at the Central Lakes Conference Meet at Eagle Creek Golf Course, with Ellie Sticha, Rachel Bowen and Grace Herzog placing in the top 6 for individual play. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 15, 2024
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the April 15, 2024 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 2024
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 2024. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR APRIL 2024
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of April 30, 2024. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of April 2024. |
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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 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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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 2024 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 701, 701.1, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 712, 718, 735 and 740. |
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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 agreements:
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IV.J. APPROVE REQUEST TO ISSUE BIDS FOR MILK PRODUCTS
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration is recommending the board approve advertising and accepting sealed bids for milk products, frequency of delivery and the necessary equipment for the School Milk and Meals Programs for the 2024-2025 school year, with the possibility of renewing the milk prime vendor contract for two additional one-year terms (2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years). The call for bids would be advertised on the school district website at alexschools.org. A bid opening will be scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alexandria Public School District Office, 1410 South McKay Avenue. The school board will review a summary of bids and award contracts at the June 17th board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve advertising for milk products. |
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IV.K. ADOPT THE 2024-2025 FACILITIES RENTAL HANDBOOK
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Lynn Jenc will present the 2024-2025 Facilities Rental Handbook & Procedures to the board members. The following pages provide further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2024-2025 Facilities Handbook & Procedures document. |
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IV.L. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Terms & Conditions have been finalized between the District and the employees that are unaffiliated. 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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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. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will share highlights from the Buildings & Grounds Department. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.C. 9-12 CURRICULUM LITERACY REVIEW UPDATE
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will share information about the 9-12 Curriculum Literacy Review process. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.D. MEDIA CENTER UPDATE
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will share information about the APS Media Centers. A question and answer time will be provided at 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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 A Comp Annual report as presented. |
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VI.B. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee groups:
Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the work agreement. The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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VI.C. APPROVE FINAL REVISION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trevor Peterson will present proposed final revisions to the 2023-2024 district financial budget. The following pages provide a summary of the budget revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the 2023-2024 budget 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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