May 26, 2015 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.
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
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IV. HEIGHTS LITES
Description:
The Board will honor the Athena Award Winner Quincy Gross and Oscar Eng Award Winner Ibrahim Ibrahim.
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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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June 4, Thur. Last day of school for students
June 4, Thur. 7:00 p.m. High School Graduation June 9, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room June 16, Tue. 5:00 p.m. School Board Sub-committee on Policy, Supt. Conf. Room June 16, Tue. 6:00 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room June 23, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community 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. Personnel Report
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VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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IX. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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IX.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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IX.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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IX.C. Listening Session
Presenter:
Member Landwher; Member Lewis; Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be presented with information received at the May 19th School Board Listening Session and discuss the possibility of Listening Sessions for the 2015-2016 school year.
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IX.D. Employee of the Year
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Employee of the Year.
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IX.E. Principal Fort Recognition
Presenter:
Chair Larkin
Description:
The Board will recognize Principal Willie Fort for his leadership of Valley View Elementary and Columbia Academy for the 2014-2015 School Year.
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IX.F. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program Presentation
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Staff Development Coordinator; Willie Fort, Columbia Academy and Valley View Elementary Principal; Tara Thukral, Curriculum Coordinator; AVID Students
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the AVID Program.
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IX.G. Strategic Direction E: Tell Our Story
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens, Dir. of Technology and Security Services; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Casey Mahon, Dir. of Communications
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Strategic Direction E: Tell our story.
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IX.H. Targeted Services Update
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Targeted Services.
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IX.I. Overnight and Out of State Field Trips
Presenter:
Duane Berkas, Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Laura McLuen, Assistant Principal, Columbia Heights High School; Alex Jacques, Columbia Heights High School Choir Teacher
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Overnight and Out of State Field Trips.
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IX.J. Food Service Management Bid
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the bid for Food Service Management.
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IX.K. Northeast Metro 916 Financial Information
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with financial information on Northeast Metro 916.
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IX.L. Castle Heights Playground
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Castle Heights Playground.
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IX.M. Board Policies - First Reading
Presenter:
Sub-committee on Policy Chair John Larkin
Description:
427 – Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers, 509 – Enrollment of Nonresident Students, 618 – Assessment of Student Achievement, 619 – Staff Development for Standards, 701.1 – Modification of School District Budget. 709 – Student Transportation Safety Policy, 805 – Waste Reduction and Recycling, 806 – Crisis Management Policy, 807 – Health and Safety Policy, 905 – Advertising. These polices will appear on a future agenda for approval.
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Sub-Committee on Policy Chair Larkin
Description:
501 - School Weapons; 502-Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student’s Person; 503-Student Attendance; 506-Student Discipline; 506-Form; 514-Bullying Prohibition; 524-Internet Acceptable Use and Safety; 526-Hazing; 603-Curriculum Development; 604-Instructional Curriculum. These policies appeared on the May 12 meeting for first reading. Approval will be sought at tonight's meeting.
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X.B. Minnesota State High School League Membership
Presenter:
Matt Miller, K-12 Activities Director
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve renewal of the Minnesota State High School League Membership.
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X.C. Transportation Contract
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Transportation Contract.
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X.D. Community Education Adventure Club/Mini Adventure Club Fees
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Community Education Adventure Club/Mini Adventure Club Fees.
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XI. BOARD TOPICS
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XII. ADJOURN
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