September 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Adoption of Agenda
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4. Recognitions
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4.1. Thanks to Lori Sizenbach for all the work she's done in the areas of internet access, computers and other devices, telepresence rooms, printers and phones in our new buildings.
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4.2. Thank you to Leah Monroe for all her assistance in the enrollment process to families with incoming kindergartners.
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5. Building ProjectUpdate - Aaron Kriens, FJJ Project Manager
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6. Audience Recognition (Persons interested in addressing the School Board must fill out a speaker card before the meeting)
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7. Consent items
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7.1. Approve meeting minutes
• Regular Board Meeting, August 17, 2017 • Special Meeting, August 31, 2017 • Work Session, September 7, 2017 |
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7.2. Treasurer's Report for August 31, 2017 and August Board Bills
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7.3. Approve district policies 442, 443 and 444 as reviewed with no changes needed
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7.4. Second reading and adoption of revisions to district policy 414 - Mandated Reporting
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7.5. Second reading and adoption of district policy 534.1 - Meal Debt
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7.6. Approve Nathan Dorrance as Pep Band Advisor for 2017-18
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7.7. Approve Terri Shepard as High School Student Leadership Advisor for 2017-18
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7.8. Approve Leah Monroe and Jenny Swankier as Quiz Bowl coaches for 2017-18
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7.9. Approve Leah Monroe as advisor for Drum Group and Dance Group for 2017-18
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7.10. Approve Katelyn Edstrom asSenior Class Advisor for 2017-18
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7.11. Approve Terri Shepard as Prom Coordinator for 2017-18
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7.12. Approve Lacey Riopelle as Junior High Volleyball Coach for 2017-18
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7.13. Approve 2017-18 Transportation Manual
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7.14. Approve 2017-18 Coaches' Handbook
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7.15. First reading of district policy 445 - Negotiations Code of Ethics
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7.16. First reading of district policy 447 - Employee Absences
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7.17. First reading of 2017-18 Crisis Manual
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7.18. Resolution accepting gifts/donations to Northland Community Schools
Description:
WHEREAS the following: therefor, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northland Community School District ISD No. 118, Remer, and State of Minnesota as follows: The Northland Community School District ISD 118 does hereby accept the following donations:
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8. Reports
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8.1. Principal's Report
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8.2. Custodian Report
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8.3. Activities Director Report
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8.4. Community Education Report
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9. Superintendent Report
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10. Old Business
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10.1. Approve District, Superintendent and School Board goals for 2017-18 school year.
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11. New Business
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11.1. Approve setting the Proposed Levy Limitation and
Certification 2017 Payable 2018 levy at the maximum
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11.2. Set Truth in Taxation Date
Description:
(This must be read aloud at the meeting)
This is a public announcement that the Truth in Taxation meeting will be held on December 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northland High School at which time the budget and levy will be discussed and the public will be allowed to speak. |
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11.3. Approve use of Ratwick,
Rozak, & Maloney , P.A. on
occasion when the Special
Education Director and/or Superintendent need to
consult
with an attorney that specializes in special education law
Description:
Same law firm as last year.
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11.4. Approve PSEO Contract with Central Lakes College for 2017-18
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11.5. Approve Resolution Appointing Election Judges
Description:
Please see resolution in attachment
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11.6. Rescind Purchase of Services Agreement for nurse services with Floodwood and approve Purchase of Services Agreement for nurse services with Hill City for 2017-18
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11.7. Approve expense of $276,692.86 for masonry structural repairs and infills
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11.8. Discontinue the Suburban driving route
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12. Personnel
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12.1. Rescind hire of Marci Holm, kitchen helper
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12.2. Approve hire of Cynthia Martin as kitchen helper for 4 hours per day, at step I $11.37 per hour, with a start date of August 29, 2017
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12.3. Accept retirement of Wayne Pruszinske, custodian, effective September 22, 2017
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12.4. Approve hire of Paul Ritter as custodian, at step 1 of the salary schedule $12.90 per hour, with a start date of September 25, 2017
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12.5. Accept resignation of Cassandra Heinle, para professional, effective August 22, 2017 and move to not fill the position
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12.6. Approve hire of Sara Smith as Para Professional for 7 hours per day at step one of the para salary schedule which is $12.94 with a start date of September 7, 2017
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12.7. Discussion of Kindergarten class size
Description:
The administration will share information about the size of the kindergarten class. Following board discussion the Board Chair may call for a motion to increase resources for kindergarten.
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13. Correspondence
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13.1. Letter from Carol Procopio Re: Setting date for negotiations
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14. Other School Business Which Can Legally Be Brought Before the Board
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15. Next Meeting Date/Locations
• Work Session - October 5, 6:30 p.m. NHS • Policy Committee - October 10, 10:00 a.m. NHS • Regular Meeting - October 26, 6:30 p.m. NHS |
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16. Closed session for the purpose of labor negotiation strategy
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17. Adjournment
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