September 27, 2016 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.
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
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IV. HYLANDER HIGHLIGHTS
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The Board will honor the Communications Department for winning three National School Public Relations Association Awards
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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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Oct. 11, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room
Oct. 14, Fri. No School District In-service Day Oct. 18, Tue. 5:00 p.m. School Board Listening Session, District Center Oct. 18, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Oct. 20 Thur. No School Oct. 21 Fri. No School - District Office Closed Oct. 25, 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. Strategic Direction D: Acknowledge and address tensions and opportunities for employments and partnership between employees
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Strategic Direction D: Acknowledge and address tensions and opportunities for employments and partnership between employees
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IX.D. ACES Training
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services; Marcia Walker, Educational Support Coordinator
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on ACES Training.
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IX.E. Secondary Day Treatment
Presenter:
Nicole Halabi, Dir. of Student Services
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Secondary Day Treatment Program.
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IX.F. Curriculum Cycle and Update
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the Curriculum Cycle and Update.
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IX.G. Board Policies - First Reading
Presenter:
Sub-committee on Policy Chair
Description:
102 – Equal Education Opportunity; 414 – Mandatory Reporting of Child Neglect; 506 – Student Discipline; 520 – Student Surveys; 529 – Notification to Staff Regarding Placement of Students with Violent Behavior; 616 - System Accountability; 618 – Assessment of Student Achievement; 620 – Credit for Learning; 701 – Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget; 708 – Transportation of Non-Public School Students; 721 – Federal Uniform Grant Guidance. These polices will appear on a future agenda for approval.
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IX.H. Equalization Factor
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on a possible resolution for Equalization Funding and Tax Fairness.
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. Education Assistant Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District's Education Assistant employees for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
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X.B. Clerical Contract
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District's Clerical employees for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
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X.C. Custodial Contract
Presenter:
Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District’s Custodial employees for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
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X.D. Child Nutrition Contract
Presenter:
Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The administration will recommend Board approval of an agreement between Columbia Heights Public Schools and the District’s Child Nutrition employees for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
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X.E. Pay 2017 Preliminary Levy
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Pay 2017 Preliminary Levy.
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X.F. External User Access Recertification System Official with Authority
Presenter:
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Official with Authority for the External User Access Recertification System.
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XI. BOARD TOPICS
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XII. ADJOURN
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