February 24, 2025 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: Tami Krick, AAHS Kitchen Assistant, earned her level four certification through the School Nutrition Association. Nichole Boyden was named Section 8AAA Assistant Gymnastics Coach of the Year. Girls Basketball Coach Wendy Kohler has become the second most winningest coach in MSHSL Girls Basketball history, with 702 career wins. Mollee Duffield was named Section 4AA Kick Coach of the Year. Girls Volleyball coach Mary Byrne was named the MNVBCA State Coach of the Year for Class AAA. Many athletes were recognized as Central Lakes Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sport:
Kira Johnson and Addison Twa have both qualified for the MSHSL State Gymnastics Tournament. Kira won the All-Around Competition at the Section Meet, while Addison qualified on bars. The Girls Nordic Ski Team placed 2nd in the Conference Meet, 1st at the Section 8 Meet and competed at State. The Boys Nordic Ski Team took 3rd at the Conference Meet. The Girls Hockey Team took home the title of Central Lakes Conference Champions. The Girls Basketball Team also won the title of CLC Champions. Alexandria Area High School winners of the Triple A Award (Academics, Arts and Athletics) are Lydia Oldenkamp and Daniel Jackson. Each MSHSL region selects one male and one female from the high school winners to move on in the competition. Daniel Jackson is the Region 8AA male winner and will move on to compete in the State competition for a four-year, $1,000 scholarship. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JANUARY 27, 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the January 27, 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 JANUARY 2025
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 January 2025. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2025
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of January 31, 2025. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of January 2025. |
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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. 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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IV.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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IV.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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IV.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 fundraisers:
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IV.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. |
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IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the December 2024 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 101, 101.1, 103, 105, 201, 202, 203, 203.1, 203.2, 203.5, 203.6, 519, 701, 721 and 912. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Brendan Bogart
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Brendan Bogart will share highlights from Lincoln Elementary School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.B. VOYAGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Dana Christenson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Dana Christenson will share highlights from Voyager Elementary 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. ADOPT AMERICAN INDIAN PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
Presenter:
Darcy Josephson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.78 requires that all Minnesota school districts with ten or more American Indian students have an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee. The committee serves in an advisory role to the district. The school board must ensure that programs are planned, operated and evaluated in consultation with the committee. The district must complete the Resolution of concurrence/non-concurrence each school year. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution as presented. |
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VI.B. APPROVE 2025 ESY SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND CALENDAR
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will update the board on 2025 summer school programming planned for the district. The attached information provides details. Further discussion will take place at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the summer school calendar and programs as presented. |
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VI.C. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.195 allows for a school board member to be newly employed or to continue employment with the school district within certain guidelines. In addition to those guidelines, the employment or extension of employment must receive majority approval from the school board. Administration is recommending the board employ board member Elizabeth Paul in the position of Paraprofessional at the Transition Center. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the employment agreement. |
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VI.D. ADOPT RESOLUTION REDUCING AND DISCONTINUING EDCUATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides the resolution which the school board is required to adopt identifying the programs that may be reduced in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle, Director of Human Resources, will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions. |
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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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