April 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Roll Call / Visitors
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (individuals will be given five minutes to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
(10 Minutes) |
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Additional Items to be Placed on the Agenda
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* Consent Agenda
(5 Minutes)
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves the consent agenda as presented. |
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Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2016
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Payment of March Payroll/April Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Kim Barker and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Approve April 2016 Personnel Report
Description:
The April 2016 Personnel Report is attached for review and approval. It includes two Resolutions to RIF one part-time instructional aide and another to RIF ten full-time instructional aides.
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Approve Parent/Student Handbook
Description:
The Board of Education reviewed the Parent/Student Handbook at the March Board meeting.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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Technology Advisory Team Update (25 Minutes)
Description:
Members of the district’s Technology Advisory Team (iTLC innovative teaching and learning committee) will present the work that has been completed this school year on Phase 1 of the district’s technology plan. The technology plan focuses on the 4Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) and has been titled C4 Learning Plan. The team will present Phase 2 of the plan which includes a 1:1 iPad pilot at fourth and fifth grades. The iTLC will review the goals of the plan as well as how the plan’s success will be measured.
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Talented and Gifted Update (15 Minutes)
Description:
Principals Matt Vandercar and John Glimco, Assist. Supt. of Teaching and Learning Candy Kramer, and Gifted teachers Mrs. Merchant and Mrs. Williamson will present the work they have done to improve our gifted programs as well as our leveled math and English Language Arts programs. Our new procedures include using new and varied measures to identify students for Gifted and Talented (TAG) programs. As well as using ongoing assessments for continued participation in the program.
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Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Update (20 Minutes)
Description:
As part of the Performance Evaluation Reform Act, all school districts are required to include student growth as part of their teacher evaluation plans. A joint committee made up of teachers and administrators have been working to develop a student growth plan for the district. The committee will present the plan to the Board.
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Standardized Test Change for 2016-17 (5 Minutes)
Description:
Superintendent Dave Palzet will share with the Board the recommendation of several committees to discontinue administering the STAR and switch to the NWEA MAP test.
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Review School Board (sec. 2) Board Policies (5 Minutes)
Description:
As it our practice, the Board of Education regularly reviews Board policy to ensure that our current policies reflect the realities of running a school district. Proposed changes to School Board (sec. 2) Board policies are in red. The policies will be on the May consent agenda for approval.
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Board of Education Information Requests (5 Minutes)
Description:
This is a standing Board agenda item that allows the Board to discuss and verify information requests to the Superintendent.
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*Approve Board of Education Information Requests
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the information request consisting of______________________. |
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Business Manager's Report
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Review of Service Provider Bids/Contracts (10 Minutes)
Description:
Business manager Catherine Chang will provide a brief status report on service provider bids and/or contracts. The Board is scheduled to approve the contracts at the May meeting.
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Tentative Amended Budget (10 Minutes)
Description:
Business Manager Catherine Chang will be presenting the 2015-16 tentative amended budget.
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Schedule Amended Budget Hearing/Authorize Publication of Amended Budget Hearing Notice
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education schedule an amended budget hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016; display the tentative amended FY16 budget from April 27 till June 15; and publish a notice outlining the display process and amended budget hearing date. |
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Items for Next Agenda:
(5 Minutes)
Description:
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Organization of the Board: Election of President, Vice President and Secretary; Appointment of Recording Secretary; Establish Regular Meeting Day, Time and Location; Summer Professional Development Work Update; Approve iPad Purchase; Approve Milk Bid; Approve Paper Bid; Approve Cleaning Service Contract; Approve School Board (sec. 2) Board Policies; Approve School Parking Lot Re-grading and Paving, Elementary and Middle School Tile Replacement, and Middle School HVAC Replacement Bids; Food Service Update; Hot Lunch fees; Spanish Update; and Math Update.
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Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (individuals will be given five minutes to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
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Written Reports
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FOIA
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Adjournment
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