December 11, 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. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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IV.A. Approval of Agenda
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IV.B. Announcements
Description:
Dec. 24- Jan. 1, No School, Winter Break
Jan. 8, Tue. 7:00 p.m. School Board Organizational Meeting, Community Room Jan. 15, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Jan. 21, Mon. No School, Martin Luther King Holiday Jan 22, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Jan 25, Fri. No School, Grading/ High School Inservice Day |
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IV.C. Correspondence
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V. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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V.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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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
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VI.A. Minutes of the November 13 and 27 meetings
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VI.B. Personnel Report
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report for October 2012
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VI.D. Gifts/Donations
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VII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VII.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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VII.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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VII.C. Strategic Direction B: Innovate to close the achievement gap with accountability and efficiency
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens, Dir. of Technology and Security Services; Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services; Mary Bussman, Columbia Academy Principal
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Strategic Direction Vision Cards section B.
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VII.D. Columbia Heights Public Schools Resident Outreach Initiative
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Columbia Heights Public Schools Resident Outreach Initiative.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Auditors Report
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Auditors Report for 2011-2012 school year.
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VIII.B. Sale of Bonds
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Sale of Bonds.
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VIII.C. Levy Certification
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The School Board will be asked to approve the levy certification.
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VIII.D. New Voting Equipment
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the purchase of new voting equipment by Anoka County.
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VIII.E. Superintendent's Goals
Presenter:
Chair Lee and Supt. Kelly
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Superintendent's Goals for 2012-2013.
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VIII.F. Approval of School Board Organizational Meeting Procedures
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the "process for electing a school board chairperson based upon Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 10th Edition", as prepared by Karen Kepple, November 29, 2011 and First Monday in January as rules for the Organizational Meeting.
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VIII.G. Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Keith Roberts, Policy Sub-committee Chair
Description:
304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties and Evaluation, 423 - Employee-Student Relationships, 515 - Protection and Privacy of Public Records, 522 - Student Sex Nondiscrimination, 524 - Internet and Computer Acceptable Use and Safety Policy, 525 - Violence Prevention, 530 - Immunization Requirements, 701 - Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget, 703 - Annual Audit, 706 - Acceptance of Gifts, 707 - Transportation of Public School Students, 710 - Extra-Curriculum Transportation. These policies appeared on the November 27 meeting for first reading. Approval will be sought at tonight's meeting.
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IX. BOARD TOPICS
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IX.A. Celebration of Service
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X. ADJOURN
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