December 8, 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 Columbia Heights High School Heights Herald for winning Gold Medallion Award by the Minnesota State High School Press Association (MSHSPA) and Best of Show.
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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
Description:
Dec. 15, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Special Called School Board Meeting, Community Room
Dec. 24-Jan.4 No School - Winter Break Jan. 5, Tue. 8:00 pm. Organizational Meeting, Community Room Jan. 12, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Jan. 19, Tue. 5:00 p.m. School Board Listening Session Jan. 19, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, 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. Minutes of the November 10 and 24 School Board Meetings and the November 17 School Board Work Session.
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VII.B. Personnel Report
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report for October 2015
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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. Building Vision Card - North Park Elementary
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning; Jeff Cacek, North Park Elementary Principal; Tanya Sturm, North Park Dean of Students
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the vision card for North Park Elementary.
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IX.D. Pay Equity Report
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Pay Equity Report.
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IX.E. Discontinuance of Programs and Positions for 2016-2017
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The School Board will be presented with information on a resolution directing the Superintendent and Administration to consider the discontinuance of programs and positions to effectuate economies and efficiencies in the School District and reduce expenditures.
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IX.F. Early Childhood College and Career Guide
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Community Education; Casey Mahon, Dir. of Communications
Description:
The Board will be presented with the Early Childhood College and Career Guide.
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IX.G. West Metro Education Program
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Zena Stenvik, Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the West Metro Education Program.
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X. TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
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XI.A. New/Suspended/Deleted Courses
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve new/suspended/deleted courses for the 2016-2017 school year.
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XI.B. Heights Lites Name Change
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the name change of Heights Lites to Hylander Highlights on the Board agenda.
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XI.C. Pay 2015 Levy
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Pay 2015 Levy as presented.
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XI.D. Police Liaison Contract
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Police Liaison Contract.
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XI.E. Castle Heights Bridge Team Recommendations
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Comm. Ed.; Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Serv.; Zena Stenvik, Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Castle Heights Bridge Team Recommendations.
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XI.F. Superintendent's Contract
Presenter:
Chair Larkin; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Superintendent's Contract.
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XI.G. 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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XII. CLOSED SESSION
Presenter:
Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Supt. Kelly; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
In accordance with Minn. Stat. ยง13D.03, the Board will meet in closed session for the item on the agenda for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy.
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XIII. BOARD TOPICS
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XIV. ADJOURN
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