April 21, 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: The State HOSA Competition saw many of our students excel in their respective event:
Daniel Jackson was the male finalist for the MSHSL Class AA, Region 8AA Triple A Award. The following students were recognized as CLC All-Conference Musicians and performed at the Grand Finale Concert at Tech High School on April 4: Choir Students:
Ryne Gordon took 1st place at the Central Lakes Conference Speech Meet in Creative Expression. The Robotics Team won the Impact Award at the Great Northern Regional event in Grand Forks, thereby qualifying for the World Championship in Houston, TX. Robotics Coach Jennie Engle was awarded the Iowa Regional Woodie Flowers Finalist Award, celebrating mentors who lead, inspire and empower their teams with integrity and gracious professionalism. The Girls Basketball Team took 3rd place in the 3A State Basketball Tournament. Hadley Thul and Chloe Scholl were named to the MSHSL Class AAA All-Tournament Girls Basketball Team. Hadley Thul and Allie Haabala have been chosen to play for the Class AAA Coaches Association All Star Series. Hadley Thul was also named a finalist for Miss Basketball 2025. Head Girls Basketball Coach Wendy Kohler was named Section 8AAA Coach of the Year, while Julie Wrobel was named Assistant Coach of the Year. The Boys Basketball Team brought home the title of Class AAA Boys Basketball State Champions. Chase Thompson was named 2025 Mr. Basketball and Star Tribune’s All MN Player of the Year for 2025. Talan Witt, Mason Witt and Chase Thompson made the MSHSL Class AAA All-Tournament Team. Forrest Witt was named Section 8AAA Coach of the Year for Boys Basketball. Both the Boys Track and Field Team and the Girls Track and Field Team won the Indoor Central Lakes Championships. Individual event champions include:
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 17, 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the March 17, 2025 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 MARCH 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 March 2025. |
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IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2025
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of March 31, 2025. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of March 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 trip:
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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 March 2025 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 410, 413, 512, 704, 722 and the Incident Report Form. |
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IV.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:
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Claire Anderson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Claire Anderson will share highlights from Alexandria Area High School. 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. ALEXANDRIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Presenter:
Claire Anderson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Claire Anderson, AEF Board Chair, will share highlights from the Alexandria Education Foundation. 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 RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following page provides the resolution the school board is required to adopt identifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolution. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Nonrenewing a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
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VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide the resolutions the school board is required to adopt identifying probationary staff members whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding. Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolutions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolutions Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
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VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF 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 first of two steps in the process when tenured staff is involved. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution proposing to place 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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