November 13, 2018 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. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE
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IV.A. Approval of Agenda
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IV.B. Announcements
Description:
Nov. 20, Tue. 5:00 p.m. School Board Listening Session, Family Center
Nov. 20, Tue. 5:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, Community Room Nov. 22-23 No School Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 27, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room Dec. 11, Tue. 5:00 p.m. Sub-committee on Policy, Supt. Conf. Room Dec. 18, Tue. 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room |
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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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VI.B. Minutes of the October 9 and 23 School Board Meeting and October 16 Work Session.
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report for June 2018
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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. Tenured Teacher Recognition
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of HR; Zena Stenvik, Exec. Dir. of Ed. Serv.; John Fry, Dir. of Spec. Ed.; Dan Wrobleski, CHHS Prin.; Duane Berkas, Columbia Academy Prin.; Michele DeWitt, Highland Prin.; Jeff Cacek, North Park Prin.; Ed Fellows, Valley View Prin.
Description:
Director Bennett and Director Stenvik will share with the Board licensed faculty newly tenured in the District as of July 1, 2018.
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VII.D. Building Vision Card - North Park Elementary
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Exec. Dir. of Educational Services; Jeff Cacek, North Park Elementary Principal; Nathan Meyer, North Park Elementary Dean
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the vision card for North Park Elementary.
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VII.E. Indian Education Update
Presenter:
Zena Stenvik, Exec. Dir. of Educational Services; Cheril Davies, CHPS Indian Education Committee
Description:
The Board will be presented with an update on Indian Education.
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VII.F. OPEB Trust Incumbency
Presenter:
Bernice Humnick, Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on the OPEB Trust Incumbency.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Canvass Returns of School District's General and Special School Board Elections Resolution
Presenter:
Dawn Hoium, School Board Election Clerk
Description:
The School Board will take action on a resolution to canvass the results of the November 6, 2018 General and Special School Board elections.
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VIII.B. Board Policies - Second Reading
Presenter:
Sub-Committee on Policy Chair - Naty Severson
Description:
102 - Equal Education Opportunity; 205 - Open Meetings and Closed; 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations; 401 - Equal Employment Opportunity; 413 - Harassment and Violence; 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment; 421 - Gifts to Employees; 504 - Student Dress and Appearance. These policies appeared on the October 23 meeting for review. Approval will be sought at tonight's meeting.
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VIII.C. Education Assistant Contract
Presenter:
Supt. Kelly; Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Lindsey Bennett, Dir. of Human Resources; Bernice Humnick, 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 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.
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IX. CLOSED SESSION
Presenter:
Karen Kepple, School District Attorney; Supt. Kelly
Description:
In accordance with Minn. Stat. ยง13D.03, the Board will meet in closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy.
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X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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XI. BOARD TOPICS
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XII. ADJOURN
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