November 18, 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 as follows: The following AAHS students earned the title of Central Lakes Conference Performer of the Week in their respective sport:
This fall activities season earned many student athletes Central Lakes Conference All-Conference Honors and Honorable Mention. Earning All-Conference Honors:
AA All-State Soccer Honors also went to Otto Anderson, Allie Haabala and Lydia Oldenkamp. Our Girls Cross Country Team placed 2nd at their Section Meet and went on to take 2nd place at the State Meet as well. Individually at the State Meet, Citori Halbe took 11th place, Quinn Hills 18th, Bobbi Nichols 29th, Kasey Soderholm 51st, Anna Korynta 55th, Izzy Nei 59th and Mila Warzecha 63rd. Girls Cross Country Coach, Travis Hochhalter, was named Section 8AA Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year, while Nikki Paradis was names Section 8AA Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach of the Year. The Volleyball Team won the 8AAA Section Championship, thereby earning a trip to the State Tournament, where they became the Class 3A State Champions for the first time in 25 years! Addie Rossum, Hadley Thul and Campbell Jenzen were selected to the Volleyball All-Tournament Team. The Football Team also became the Section 8AAAAA Champions, earning themselves a trip to the State Tournament. The Girls Swimming & Diving Team sent five swimmers to the State Meet: Hannah Hoff, Grace Urke, Cora Bumgarner, Rayna Holm and Addy Erickson. Grace Urke was also named Section Swimmer of the Year. Our Ag Mechanics Team (Lars Dropik, Noah Beulke, Josiah Opp and Nic Hiles) competed at the National FFA Convention, where they earned a gold ranking and placed 4th in the nation. Individually, Lars Dropik, Noah Beulke and Josiah Opp received a Gold ranking and Nic Hiles received a Silver ranking. Lars also placed 2nd as an individual competitor. Senior Evelyn Stockford was chosen to participate in the Central Lakes Conference Jazz Honor Band in Sartell. |
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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 OCTOBER 21, 2024
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the October 21, 2024 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 OCTOBER 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 October 2024. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2024
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of October 31, 2024. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of October 2024. |
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IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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 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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IV.G. 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 fundraisers:
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IV.H. 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.I. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the October 2024 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 208, 713, 714, 715 and 723. |
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IV.J. APPROVE SURROGATE PARENT APPOINTMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A school district has the responsibility to identify individuals who can be surrogate parents to children identified by staff as needing a surrogate parent. Once a student is identified as needing a surrogate parent, the school district needs to assign one within 30 days. The following individuals have been identified as those who can be surrogate parents to children if/when that need arises:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the appointment of the two parents’ names. |
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IV.K. 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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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will share information regarding our American Indian Education program. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.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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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. ACCEPT WORLD'S BEST WORKFORCE REPORT SUMMARY
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide an overview of the 2023-2024 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.11, school districts are to develop a World’s Best Workforce Annual Report and report summary for each school year. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board accept the 2023-2024 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary as presented. |
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VI.B. APPROVE FIRST READING OF 2025-2026 CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Darcy Josephson will provide an overview of the curriculum and program modifications being proposed at the Alexandria Area High School for the 2025-2026 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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VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Amendments to Minnesota Statutes Section 205A.11 require school boards to annually designate, by resolution, any changes to combined polling places for stand-alone school district elections. The locations of these combined polling places have also been limited to those locations designated for use as a polling place by a county or a municipality. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution combining polling places for multiple precincts and designating hours during which the polling places will remain open for voting for school district elections not held on the day of the statewide election. |
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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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