November 26, 2013 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
Description:
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:
Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, District Office Closed
Dec. 10, Tue. 5:00 p.m. Sub-committee on Policy Meeting, Supt. Conf. Room Dec. 10, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break, No School Jan. 6, Mon. School Resumes |
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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. Personnel Report
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VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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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. Creating Successful Early Learning and All-Day Kindergarten Programs
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Michele DeWitt, Highland Elementary Principal
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Minnesota Department of Education's Creating Successful Early Learning and All-Day Kindergarten Programs.
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VIII.D. Columbia Academy Spanish Class Field Trip
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Marie Nelson, Columbia Academy Teacher
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Columbia Academy Spanish Class Field Trip.
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VIII.E. New Courses
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Mary Bussman, Columbia Academy Principal
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on new courses for the 2014-2015 school year.
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VIII.F. Levy Certification
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be provided with information on the Levy Certification.
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VIII.G. Board Policies - First Reading
Presenter:
Chair Bardell
Description:
401-Equal Employment Opportunity; 403-Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School District Employees; 405-Veterans Preference: Hiring; 406-Public and Private Personnel Data; 407-Employee Right to Know-Exposure to Hazardous Substances; 409-Employee Publications, Instruction Materials, Inventions and Creations; 414-Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect, Physical or Sexual Abuse; 417-Chemical Use/Abuse; 418-Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School; 419-Tobacco-Free Environment; 422-Policy's Incorporated by Reference; 424-License Status; 425-Staff Development. These polices will appear on a future agenda for approval.
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. Audit Report
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Matt Mayer, KDV
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Audit Report.
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IX.B. Teacher Evaluation and Peer Review Process
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Michele DeWitt, Highland Elementary Principal; Diane Scully, Local 710 Representative
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the new Teacher Evaluation and Peer Review Process.
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IX.C. District Non-Affiliated Positions
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve District Center Non-Affiliated positions salary increases.
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IX.D. Superintendent Goals
Presenter:
Chair Bardell
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Superintendent's Goals for 2013-2014.
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X. BOARD TOPICS
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XI. ADJOURN
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