November 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The meeting will open with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. MISSION STATEMENT
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Columbia Heights Public Schools create worlds of opportunity for every learner in partnership with supportive small-town communities by challenging all to discover their talents, unleash their potential, and develop tools for lifelong success.
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IV. HEIGHTS LITES
Description:
The Board will honor the Finance and Operations Department for receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 5th straight year.
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V. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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V.A. Approval of Agenda
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V.B. Announcements
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Nov. 19-23 No School
Nov. 20, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Nov. 27, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Dec. 11, Tue 5:00 p.m. School Board Sub-Committee on Policy, Supt. Conf. Room Dec. 11, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, District Comm. Room Jan. 8, Tue. 7:00 p.m. School Board Organizational Meeting, District Comm. Room |
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V.C. Correspondence
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VI. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VI.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
Description:
At this time any citizen or employee may briefly address the School Board. The Board will listen to the brief remarks, ask clarifying questions and, if desired, request that the administration follow up. The Board will not take action at this meeting on requests presented at this time.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VII.A. Minutes of the October 9 and 23 meetings
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VII.B. Personnel Report
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report for September 2012
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VII.D. Gifts/Donations
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VIII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Reports from Members of the Board
Presenter:
Board Members
Description:
Board members will report on Board activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VIII.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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VIII.C. Tenured Teacher Recognition
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
Director Bennett will share with the Board licensed faculty newly tenured in the District as of July 1, 2012.
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VIII.D. American Education Week
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on American Education Week, November 11-17, 2012.
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VIII.E. New Voting Equipment
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operation; Cindy Reichert, Anoka County Elections
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the purchase of new voting equipment by Anoka County.
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VIII.F. Strategic Direction A: Expand access and opportunities by turbo charging what works and redesigning what needs to be better.
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Bryan Hennekens, Dir. of Technology and Security Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Strategic Direction Vision Cards section A.
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VIII.G. ENCORE Program Data
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Dr. Kristin Dillon, Wilder Research
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the ENCORE Program and data.
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VIII.H. Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge Award
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Rynetta Renford, Manager of Food Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge Award recently received by the Columbia Heights Public Schools.
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VIII.I. New Courses
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Joann Karetov, CHHS Principal; Mary Bussman, Columbia Academy Principal
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on new courses at the High School and Columbia Academy.
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VIII.J. Enrollment/Ethnicity Report
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Enrollment and Ethnicity.
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. Resolution Providing for the Sales of General Obligation School Building Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a resolution providing the sales of general obligation school building refunding bonds, series 2013A.
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IX.B. Boardbook Renewal
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens, Dir. of Technology and Security Services
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the renewal of Boardbook for 2013.
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IX.C. Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Keith Roberts, Policy Sub-committee Chair
Description:
103 - Complaints - Student, Employees, Parents and Other Persons, 413 - Harassment and Violence, 414 - Mandated Reporting on Child Neglect, Physical or Sexual Abuse - form only, 422.1 - Respect in the Workplace, 614 - School District Testing Plan and Procedure. These policies appeared on the October 23 meeting for first reading. Approval will be sought at tonight's meeting.
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IX.D. Canvass Returns of School District's General School Board Election Resolution
Presenter:
Dawn Hoium, School Board Election Clerk
Description:
The School Board will take action on a resolution to canvass the results of the November 6, 2012 general School Board election.
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X. BOARD TOPICS
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XI. ADJOURN
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