May 4, 2015 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
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5.1. Consideration to Declare May 4-8, 2015 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the Le Sueur - Henderson School District.
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5.2. Consideration to Declare May 6, 2015 as National School Nurse's Day in the Le Sueur - Henderson School District.
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5.3. Knowledge Bowl
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They finished 9th in the Class A state competition.
Senior - Evan Coakley Senior - Matthew Bjork Senior - Nick Nugent Senior - Erica Redmann |
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5.4. LifeSmarts
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Finished in 9th place at Nationals in Seattle, Washington.
Senior - Coleton Nelson Senior - Nolan Bach Sophomore - Ryan Bach Junior - Kyle Tappe Senior - Matthew Bjork
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5.5. Dave Swanberg - Southwest Division Assistant Principal of the Year
Description:
Mr. Swanberg received the Assistant Principal of the Year Award for the Southwest division of MASSP (MN Association of Secondary School Principals) and is a finalist to be MN Assistant Principal of the Year. The MN Assistant Principal of the Year will be named this June. Each year, MASSP recognizes individuals for their efforts as principals from across the state. Mr. Swanberg has been an Assistant Principal for the past 7 years and was a Dean of Students for another 10 years before that. He has been a committed educator to the students, staff, and community since 1986 and is well respected around the state for his contributions to public education and activities. Also, Mr. Swanberg was recently elected to the MSHSL Board of Directors. Congratulations Mr. Swanberg!
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5.6. Donations & Grants Received
Presenter:
Amy Hardel
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5.7. Students of the Month - May
Presenter:
Bill Floyd
Description:
6th Grade - Rachelle Boelter
7th Grade - Mariah Hummel 8th Grade - Gabby Straub 9th Grade - Dana Bach 10th Grade - Allison Schwartz 11th Grade - Alex Borchardt 12th Grade - Jacob Beutler |
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.1. District Office Consent Items
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6.1.1. Minutes of April 20, 2015 Regular School Board Meeting.
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Approval is recommended.
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6.2. Business Office Consent Items
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6.3. Personnel Consent Items
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6.3.1. Recommendation to Hire Little Giants Teacher, Catherine Goettl, Contingent upon Receiving Variance.
Description:
Approval is recommended.
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6.3.2. Recommendation to Accept Resignation of MS Assistant Track Coach, Mark Vrklan
Description:
It is with regret and appreciation we accept Mr. Vrklan's resignation as assistant track coach. Mr. Vrklan has dedicated many years of service to our track athletes. We appreciate his time and dedication and wish him well.
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6.3.3. Recommendation to Approve Dan Nessler as Volunteer Softball Coach.
Description:
Approval is recommended.
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6.3.4. Recommendation to Hire Summer School Personnel:
Description:
Approval is recommended.
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6.3.4.1. ECSE Teacher, Donna Swenson
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6.3.4.2. Speech/Language Teacher, Jeanne Schoeppner
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6.3.4.3. Special Education Teacher, Molly Schultz
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6.3.4.4. Special Education Teacher, Maria-Renee Leonhardt
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6.3.4.5. Reading Specialist, Adina Gupton
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6.3.5. Recommendation to Accept Retirement of 3rd Grade Park Elementary Teacher, Sandy Hartmann.
Description:
Sandy Hartmann has been serving our children for 18 years at Park Elementary. We truly
appreciate her dedication and service to the Le Sueur - Henderson School District and wish her well in her future endeavors.
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6.3.6. Recommendation to Accept Retirement of Elementary Special Education Teacher, Carol Seitzer.
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Carol Seitzer has been serving our children for the past 28 years . We truly
appreciate her dedication and service to the Le Sueur - Henderson School District and wish her well in her future endeavors.
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Other Reports
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7.1.1. Student Enrollment Update
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Our enrollment numbers are down again this month. In reviewing the reasons students have left, the vast majority have moved out to the district. This is not uncommon this time of the year. We have also had students that have moved to an outside facility and also to the Adult Basic Education program.
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7.1.2. Whole Child
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Kevin Enerson & Team
Description:
Mr. Enerson and the Whole Child Team will share with us the trip to and presentation at the National ASCD Conference.
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7.1.3. Work Session with Dennis Cheesebrow - 4-20-15
Presenter:
Nikki Kiemele
Description:
We will update what was covered at the April 20 Work Session.
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7.2. Committee Reports
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7.2.1. Policy Committee 4-13-15
Presenter:
Bill Floyd
Description:
The main focus of the meeting was discussing holding one meeting a month at the Henderson City Hall, and completing a draft of policy 610. Mr. Floyd will have updates on both items.
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7.2.2. Human Resources 4-13-15
Presenter:
Nikki Kiemele
Description:
The Human Resources Committee met to discuss a question asked by the LSHEA in regards to the 2015-16 school calendar.
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7.2.3. Finance Committee 4-27-15
Presenter:
Nikki Kiemele
Description:
The finance Committee met to discuss several items including a proposed maintenance agreement, items to be recommended for approval from the 2015-16 Improvement List, upcoming 2015-16 budget reports from Food Service, Community Ed, and Debt Service,as well as the prospered shared services agreement with the City of Le Sueur.
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7.2.3.1. Consideration to Approve the listed 2015-16 Budget Changes
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The Finance Committee and the Administrative Team recommend the approval of all of the items listed in the agenda for the 2015-16 school year. Through the budget development process, the items listed were designed as a package. By separating items out, there will be consequences to other items and the overall budget.
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7.2.3.1.1. Increase Regular Curriculum Budget - All Subjects
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7.2.3.1.2. Math Curriculum Development
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7.2.3.1.3. Reconfigure Custodial Assignments
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7.2.3.1.4. Technology: Increase staffing time to prepare iPads
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7.2.3.1.5. Lease new computers, teacher/admin/district (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.6. Add a 150 day Kindergarten - 1st grade intervention support para
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7.2.3.1.7. Teacher Growth & Coaching Budget
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7.2.3.1.8. Park lab 110 replacement (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.9. New MS/HS business lab (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.10. MS/HS Library computer replacement (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.11. Wireless upgrade at Park (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.12. K-3 classroom mini iPads (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.13. Early Childhood/Kindergarten curriculum alignment
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7.2.3.1.14. Start funding American Sign Language class
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7.2.3.1.15. Remove MS bleachers from budget
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7.2.3.1.16. Lease MS bleachers - (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.1.17. Lease new Industrial Tech lathe (4 year lease)
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7.2.3.2. Consideration to Approve the annual maintenance agreement with Northern Air Corporation.
Description:
Travis Evenson has put many hours into researching. The committee discussed at length, and are in agreement that this proposal will ensure preventative maintenance will be done in a timely and efficient manner. We asked that in the 2015-16 school year we review all data and potential savings to the district.
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8. OLD BUSINESS
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8.1. Recommendation to Approve Target extended field trip to New York City, June 8-12, 2015.
Presenter:
Sue Hynes-Marquette
Description:
Initial approval was granted at the February 2 regular board meeting. Final approval is recommended.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. District Resolutions
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9.1.1. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Continuing Membership in the Area Adult Learning Cooperative (AALC) for 2015-16 and Authorizing ISD 2397 to Act as the Fiscal Agent.
Presenter:
Rich Hanson
Description:
This is an annual resolution we must approve to continue our membership in the Area Adult Learning Cooperative and to remain as the Fiscal Agent. Approval is recommended.
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9.2. Consideration of Initial Request for Women's Choir extended field trip to the Twin Cities, October 23-24, 2015.
Presenter:
Lindsay Jacobson
Description:
Mr. Jacobson has organized this trip several times. The Faculty Leadership Team, Mr Enerson, and Mr. Hanson all support approval of this trip. Approval is recommended.
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9.3. Consideration of Initial Request for Concert Choir and Band extended field trip to Chicago, IL, March 31- April 3, 2016.
Presenter:
Lindsay Jacobson
Description:
Mr. Jacobson has organized this trip several times. The Faculty Leadership Team, Mr Enerson, and Mr. Hanson all support approval of this trip. Approval is recommended.
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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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