May 20, 2013 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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4. OPEN FORUM
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5. LE SUEUR - HENDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES
Presenter:
Bill Floyd
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.1. District Office Consent Items
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6.2. Business Office Consent Items
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6.3. Personnel Consent Items
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Program Reports
Description:
We continue with our Program Reports. At this meeting we will have reports from Science, Music and Library Media.
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7.1.1. Science
Presenter:
Kraig Gregor & Laura Weiers
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7.1.3. Library Media
Presenter:
Rita Curtin
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7.2. Committee Reports
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7.2.1. Finance & Facilities Committee
Presenter:
Henry Endres
Description:
At the May 14 Finance & Facilities meeting a number of recommendations were made by the committee. The recommendations both the Finance & Facilities Committee and I endorse and recommend approval of are:
Not all of the recommendations require Board action, but are provided here to communicate the Committee's position.
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8. OLD BUSINESS
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8.1. Consideration to Approve Final Request for Target Field Trip to Duluth, MN, June 19-21, 2013
Presenter:
Sue Hynes-Marquette
Description:
Sue Hynes-Marquette is requesting final approval of the Target field trip to Duluth June 19 - 21. Approval is recommended.
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8.2. Consideration to Approve Start and Dismissal School Times for the 2013-14 School Year
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
We have made some minor adjustments to our current starting and dismissal times to create greater efficiency and to better serve our students. I, along with the administrative team, endorse approval of the new times for the 2013-14 school year.
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8.3. Consideration to Approve the Revised Strategic Directions
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
During our Work Session on April 22 we made some adjustments to our Strategic Directions. The primary purpose for the adjustments was to adjust or create measurements that more accurately reflect the work we are doing to reach the visions we have set. Approval of the revised Strategic Directions is recommended.
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8.4. Consideration to Approve the 2013-14 District Strategic Planning Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
During our Work Session on April 22 we reviewed our 2012-13 Improvements Plan and reviewed the proposed District Wide Improvement Plan for next year. Following our work session, the Administrative Team met to fine tune the Improvement Plan with some minor adjustments. I recommend the approval of the 2013-14 District Improvement Plan. With approval, the sites will now be able to develop their Improvement Plans.
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8.5. Board Input on 2013-14 Site Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Henry Endres
Description:
As sites develop their Improvement Plans, we would like to give the Board the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas to be considered as the site plans are developed.
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8.6. Consideration to Approve Food Service Prices for the 2013-14 School Year
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
Approval of Version A is recommended by myself and the Finance & Facilities Committee. This plan will provide the lowest price increase and still allow us to run the food service program with a positive cash flow.
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8.7. Consideration to Approve the 2013-14 Fund Balance Goal of $500,000
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
By policy, the Board is required to review and recommend a fund balance goal for the next year. Our Business Manager, the Finance & Facilities Committee and myself all recommend maintaining the goal at $500,000.
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8.8. Review of the 2013-14 Improvements Requests
Presenter:
Pat Goggin
Description:
The 2013-14 Budget Improvements List has been shared previously. Throughout the budget development process, adjustments have been made. The current Improvement List is the recommended list from the Administrative Team, the Finance and Facilities Committee, the Business Manager, and myself. We propose review of the list now so public comment can be received at our June 3rd meeting and then consideration for approval.
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8.8.1. Consideration to Approve Retention of All Probationary and Tenured Teaching Staff for the 2013-14 School Year
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
Through our staffing review and evaluation process, it has been proposed to retain all probationary and tenured teaching staff for the 2013-14 school year. Approval is recommended by myself and the Finance and Facilities Committee.
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8.8.2. Consideration to Approve the Funding for a Full Time District Technology Integration Specialist
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
The move to a full time Technology Integration Specialist was actually approved last year at our April 16, 2012 meeting. We were however able to fill the position with a Fellow from Minnesota State University - Mankato. This was the most qualified candidate for the position, and allowed us to provide the position at a cost savings. The Fellow option no longer exists. The Technology Integration Specialist position has proven to be very valuable. To continue the position, funding must be approved at the full time teacher rate. The Finance & Facilities Committee, the Administrative Team and myself all endorse approval of this proposal.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Consideration to Approve Initial Request for the Women's Choir Twin Cities Trip October 25-26, 2013
Presenter:
Lindsay Jacobson
Description:
Mr. Jacobson will present information about the proposed trip to the Twin Cites. Approval is recommended.
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9.2. Consideration to Reschedule the Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences from Tuesday, March 11, 2014 to Thursday, March 13, 2014
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
Originally, the March 2014 Elementary Parent - Teacher Conferences were scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th. We have since learned that Tuesday, March 11, 2014 is Township Election Day and no public meetings can be held between the hours of 6:00 - 8:00 PM. We are recommending to move the March Elementary Parent - Teacher Conferences to Thursday, March 13, 2014.
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9.3. Consideration to Approve CliftonLarsonAllen Contract Proposal to Perform Auditing Services for the 2012-13 School Year
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
The Finance & Facilities Committee as well as the Business Manager and myself have reviewed the proposal from CliftonLarsonAllen to provide auditing services for the 2012-13 school year. All are recommending approval.
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10. BOARD MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS / IDEAS EXCHANGE
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11. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
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11.1. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
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12. ADJOURN
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