September 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Session

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence

3. Consideration of the Agenda

4. Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Property Tax Abatement, for Dripps Automotive LLC.

5. Visitor Comments/Public Forum

6. Presentations

6.1. 2013-2014 Staff Development Presentation by Sue Hauger

7. Approve Consent Agenda

7.1. Finances

7.1.1. Review and approve claims, accounts, and financial information

7.2. Meeting Minutes

7.2.1. August 18, 2014 meeting

7.2.2. September 2, 2014 meeting

7.3. Personnel

7.3.1. Approve increasing High School Special Education Paraeducator Vicky Brandt 30 minutes per day

7.3.2. Accept Resignation from Kathryn Eul - Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

7.3.3. Approve the list of Community Education Instructors for Fall 2014.

7.3.4. Approve Winter Coaches as listed.

7.4. Tiger Pride – We Are Proud Of and/or Would Like to Recognize…

7.4.1. We would like to recognize First Lutheran Church group for cleaning up the "reading garden", cleaning up bleachers, and other projects on Sept. 7.

7.4.2. We would like to recognize Gail Metzger and family/friends for also helping with cleaning up the "reading garden"  as well as some of our other gardens.

7.4.3. September 22, 2014 Morris Area School Board Tiger Pride Heidi Suess Megan Ceballos Kristine Liljenquist Morris Area School District #2769 has learned that you recently attended a meeting - and our now part of - the Morris Intercultural Education Initiative Leadership Team.  Volunteering time with this team is a valuable service to our district as we work towards the goal of becoming a model community for successful integration of all cultures.  We sincerely appreciate your efforts!

7.4.4. Recognize Kristin Grove and Ashley Bennett for spending uncompensated time in August and early September to get the PreK closets and classrooms ready for classes.

7.4.5. Recognize Matt Solemsaas, Shane Decker, Dave Rohloff, and Rob Jergenson for being volunteer coaches in our 5/6 Tackle Football program.

7.4.6. Recognize the High School Student Council Members, Mrs. Rinkenberger, Mr. Milbrandt, Natalie Ketterling and Mr. Boedigheimer for their time helping with the Collaborative In-Service.

7.4.7. Recognize the following students for taking time to meet with the MN Dept of Education regarding CTE classes. 
Emma Zosel, Joanna Moser, Matt Munsterman, Kjestina Bruer, Aaron Jones, Bo Gullickson, and  Ian Howden

7.5. Celebrate and Recognize Good News, Gifts, and Donations

7.5.1. Recognize and accept donations from various individuals and groups.

7.5.2. Custodial Workers’ Day – October 2, 2013

7.5.3. School Lunch Week – October 14-16, 2013

7.5.4. School Bus Safety Week – October 21-25, 2013

7.6. Routine Business

7.6.1. Approve Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination

7.6.2. Approve Overnight Field Trips for FFA - National Convention, State Convention, Ag in the Classroom.

7.6.3.   Approve 2013-2014 Staff Development Report

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

9. Review Management and Administrative Reports

9.1. Mark Ekren, Activities Director

9.2. Tony Reimers, Community Education Manager

9.3. Ken Gagner, Elementary Principal

9.4. Craig Peterson, Secondary Principal

9.5. Diane Moeller, Superintendent

10. Strategic Planning

11. School Board Reports

11.1. District Advisory Committee (Fuhrman/Van Eps)

11.2. Facilities Committee (Fuhrman/Nissen/Wulf/Anderson/Zimmel)

11.3. Finance Committee (Gartland/Metzger/Nissen/Solvie/Kurtz)

11.4. Meet and Confer Committee (Fuhrman/Stahman)

11.5. Midwest Special Education Cooperative (Metzger)

11.6. Morris Area Community Education (Kurtz)

11.7. MSHSL/Activities/Athletics/Big Cat Stadium (Solvie/Zimmel)

11.8. Licensed Staff Negotiations Committee (Fuhrman/Gartland/Nissen)

11.9. Non Licensed Staff Negotiations Committee (Stahman/Lemke/Solvie)

11.10. Stevens County Family Services Collaborative (Fuhrman)

11.11. Strategic Planning Committee (Lemke/Van Eps/Wulf/Stahman)

11.12. Regional Fitness Center (Lemke)

11.13. Wellness Committee (Anderson)

12. Consider Previous Business

12.1. Policy Review – Third Reading

12.1.1. Policy #410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy

12.1.2. Policy #412 - Expense Reimbursement

12.2. Policy Review – Second Reading

12.2.1. Policy #413 - Harassment and Violence

12.2.2. Policy #414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect

12.2.3. Policy #415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults

12.2.4. Policy #416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing

13. Consider New Business

13.1. Approve 2014 Payable 2015 Preliminary Levy Certification

13.2. Approve the 2014-2014 School Resource Officer Agreement

13.3. Policy Review – First Reading

13.3.1. Policy #417 - Chemical Use and Abuse

13.3.2. Policy #418 - Drug Free Workplace/Drug Free School   

13.3.3. Policy #419 - Tobacco Free Environment  

13.3.4. Policy #420 - Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and certain other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions.   

13.4. Tax Abatement Agreement

13.5. Resolution Approving Property Tax Abatements and awarding a business subsidy to assist in financing improvements to be made by Dripps Automotive LLC.  in the City of Morris, Minnesota.

13.6. Refunding/Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds

13.6.1. Resolution Relating to $8,470,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A.

13.6.2. Resolution Relating to $8,910,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B

13.6.3. Resolution Relating to $1,620,000 General Obligation Alternative Facilities Bonds, Series 2014C.

14. Other Items Deemed Appropriate by the Board

15. School Board Calendar Review

15.1. October 20: School Board Meeting – 6:00 pm (Donnelly Town Hall)

15.2. November 17:  School Board Meeting - 7:00 pm (Room C100)

16. Adjournment