June 5, 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. 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. U.S. Congressional Art Contest - Cassidy Hill
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Junior, Cassidy Hill has taken 1st place in the U.S. Congressional Art contest for her Acrylic Painting titled "Blind Beauty".
Cassidy and another person of her choice will receive 2 tickets on SW Airlines to Baltimore/Washington DC to attend a reception for all winners on June 29th at the Capital Visitor’s Center. Cassidy’s “Blind Beauty” will hang in the Cannon House Office Building Tunnel, where hundreds of people pass by it every day for 1 year.
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5.2. MRC Academic All Conference 2016-17
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Qualifications: Students had to be Seniors, they had to have a 3.5 or better GPA.and must have lettered at least 4 times in a MRC sport during their HS career. Congratulations to the following:
Mikayla Reinhardt: She has lettered in tennis (2), volleyball (2), basketball (2), softball (4). 4.13 GPA. Allison Schwarz: She has lettered in volleyball (3) and softball (4). 4.13 GPA. Katie O’Brien: She has lettered in basketball (2) and softball (3). 4.03 GPA. Harry Redmann: He has lettered in cross country (4) and golf (4). 3.93 GPA. Carson Stepka: He has lettered in golf (4). 3.79 GPA. Ryan Bach: He has lettered in golf (4). 3.77 GPA. Dan Felmlee: He has lettered in cross country (4) and track (4). 3.75 GPA. Caleb Radloff: He has lettered in football (3), basketball (2) and baseball (2). 3.59 GPA. Janie Schwartz: She has lettered in tennis (4) and track (1). 3.50 GPA.
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5.3. 2016-17 MRC All Conference - Track
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All Conference - Boys
Grade 10 - William Clarke - High Jump Grade 10 - Jorge Hernandez - 4x200 M Relay Grade 10 - Gabe Webster - Shot Put Grade 11 - Jared Miller - 300 M Hurdles Grade 12 - Mason Straub - 4x200 M Relay Grade 12 - Rhett Streeter - 200 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, 4x200 M Relay Grade 12 - Frank Turek - 4x200 M Relay, Discus Throw Honorable Mention - Boys Grade 10 - William Clarke - Long Jump, Triple Jump Grade 10 - Lane Schwarz - 3200 Meter Run Grade 11 - Jared Miller - 110 Meter Hurdles Grade 12 - Mason Straub - Discus Throw All Conference - Girls Grade 10 - Alexis Ewanga - 4x100 M Relay Grade 10 - Rylie Lynch - 4x100 M Relay Grade 10 - Gabby Straub - 4x100 M Relay, High Jump Grade 11 - Kim Scheffler - 4x100 M Relay Honorable Mention - Girls Grade 10 - Victoria Flores - 3200 Meter Run Grade 12 - Amanda Stutsman - Discus Throw
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5.3.1. Rhett Streeter - 2017 MRC Most Valuable Track Athlete.
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5.3.2. Jeff Christ - 2017 Section 2A Track & Field Coach of the Year
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5.3.3. Becky Straub - 2017 Section 2A Assistant Track& Field Coach of the Year
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5.4. 2016-17 MRC All Conference - Girls Softball
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All Conference
Grade 10 - Kelsey Berndt - Pitcher Grade 12 - Allison Schwarz - Outfield Honorable Mention Grade 12 - Mikayla Reinhardt - Infield
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5.5. 2016-17 MRC All Conference - Boys Golf
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All Conference
Senior - Carson Stepka Honorable Mention Senior - Ryan Bach
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5.5.1. Carson Stepka - 2017 MRC All Conference Most Valuable Golfer
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5.6. 2016-17 MRC All Conference - Girls Golf
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All Conference
Senior - Allison Spinler Honorable Mention Senior - Hannah Allen
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5.7. 2016-17 MRC All Conference - Boys Baseball
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All Conference
Freshman - Mitch Casperson Senior - Cole Pengilly Honorable Mention Junior - Phillip Champagne
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5.8. Resolution to accept donations & grants received.
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6. REPORTS
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6.1. Other Reports
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6.1.1. End of First Year of Strive Report
Presenter:
David Johnson with Stacy Carpenter
Description:
This year, the Le Sueur-Rotary, in partnership with Le Sueur-Henderson High School, conducted the STRIVE program for LS-H seniors. Mr. Dave Johnson from the Le Sueur Rotary and Ms. Stacy Carpenter from Le Sueur-Henderson Schools will present a brief report to summarize the first year of STRIVE.
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6.2. Committee Reports
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6.2.1. Finance Committee 5.23.17
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.1. District Office Consent Items
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7.1.1. Recommendation to approve the Minutes of May 1, 2017 regular school board meeting.
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7.1.2. Recommendation to adopt Policy 533 - Wellness
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7.2. Business Office Consent Items
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7.3. Personnel Consent Items
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7.3.1. Recommendation to hire HS Special Education Teacher, David Griesen.
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7.3.2. Recommendation to accept resignation of MS/HS special education paraprofessional, Tiffany Braunworth.
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7.3.3. Recommendation to accept resignation of MS/HS Physical Science teacher, Lindsay Bill.
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7.3.4. Recommendation to hire MS/HS Math teacher, David Roberts.
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7.3.5. Recommendation to hire MS English Language Arts/AVID teacher, Jessica Donovan.
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7.3.6. Recommendation to accept resignation of Hilltop Elementary teacher and Technology TOSA, Ellen O'Neill.
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7.3.7. Recommendation to hire Head Volleyball Coach, Becky Straub.
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7.3.8. Recommendation to hire Alexis Fredrickson as the Technology Integration TOSA.
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7.3.9. Consideration to accept resignation of MS/HS English teacher, Megan Pivec.
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7.3.10. Recommendation to hire Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Robert Steiger.
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7.3.11. Recommendation to hire Assistant Football Coach, Eric Lewis.
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7.3.12. Recommendation to hire summer school non-licensed staff:
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7.3.12.1. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Chris Domras
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7.3.12.2. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Sadie Frauendienst
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7.3.12.3. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Nancy Herron
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7.3.12.4. Braillist, Tracy Hill
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7.3.12.5. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Craig Hink
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7.3.12.6. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Kris Holicky
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7.3.12.7. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Patty Krekelberg
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7.3.12.8. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Denice Maus
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7.3.12.9. ECSE Program Paraprofessional, Chris Padgett
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7.3.12.10. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Diane Rudd
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7.3.12.11. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Bobbie Schleeve
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7.3.12.12. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Marilyn Stutsman
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7.3.12.13. 1:1 Paraprofessional, Mona Wacker
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7.3.13. Recommendation to accept resignation of Little Giants Preschool Teacher, Diane Bode.
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7.3.14. Recommendation to hire evening custodian, Allan Riga.
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7.3.15. Recommendation to hire Hilltop Elementary Special Education Teacher, Lynnae Nelson.
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7.3.16. Recommendation to hire Kids Club Assistant & 1:1 Paraprofessional, Maria Aguilar
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8. OLD BUSINESS
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8.1. Consideration to determine July board meeting schedule.
Presenter:
Andrea Faches
Description:
Currently July 3 is an optional board meeting. If it is decided to not hold the July 3 meeting, the July 17 meeting will need to be a regular board meeting as we have annual items that need action during the month of July.
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8.2. Consideration to approve final food service contract with A'Viands for 2017-18.
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Initial approval was given at the May 1, 2017 board meeting. Contract has been approved by MDE.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Consideration to Designate Brian Gersich and Jackie Fahey as the Identified Officials with Authority for the Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
Presenter:
Andrea Faches
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The Minnesota Department of Education has instituted a system for their External User Access Re-certification System. The External User Access System allows approved school district personnel to access MDE data and complete required reports. An example is the MARSS system that stores all student information we report to the State. Our District MARSS Coordinator inputs the information as students enter and exit the district and must have authorization to have access. This system streamlines granting access to the appropriate staff members. A requirement is the School Board must grant authorization in order to have access to the re-certification system. Approval is recommended.
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9.2. Consideration to Approve Revisions to the LS-H Teacher Growth and Evaluation Plan.
Presenter:
Christine McDonald, Christa Luna, LaRae Ludwig
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Each Minnesota district must have a plan for teacher evaluation that is agreed upon between their EA and School Board. A team of teachers and administrators met to review the LS-H Teacher Growth and Evaluation Plan and have recommended a few changes to the plan based on what has been experienced over the past few years since the plan was implemented. Administration recommends approval.
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9.3. Application for Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship for Adaptive Softball.
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Dave Swanberg
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Dissolution of this cooperative is due to the fact that LS-H does not have students participating in this event at this time. Students have instead decided to participate in Bowling.
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9.4. Consideration to accept resolution for 2017-18 Membership in the Minnesota State High School League.
Presenter:
Dave Swanberg
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This is an annual item required for continued membership in the Minnesota State High School League. Approval is recommended.
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9.5. Consideration to add Belle Plaine to Bulldogs Boys Hockey cooperative.
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David Swanberg
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Belle Plaine School District has petitioned to join the current cooperative for Hockey with Le Sueur-Henderson, St. Peter, Tri City United and Cleveland.
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9.6. Consideration to approve the wireless network refresh.
Presenter:
Sue Schwickert
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The network update went through the eRate process. We had 7 bids and are seeking approval to use CDW-G for the equipment and CTS for the installation.
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9.7. Consideration to approve Chromebook Purchase
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Sue Schwickert
Description:
We are recommending purchasing chromebooks from CDW-G because they are a Minnesota-contracted computer resource, which means they have very competitive pricing for k-12 educational technology. They also have great customer service and many technical resources to support smaller school districts.
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9.8. Consideration to approve the 2017-18 budget.
Presenter:
Matt Hippen
Description:
Business Director Matt Hippen will present the proposed 2017-18 Budget.
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9.8.1. Consideration to approve payroll partnership with MVED.
Presenter:
Brian Gersich
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The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize a proposed partnership with the Minnesota Valley
Education District (MVED) to provide payroll services to Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools. In reviewing ways to gather additional support, this proposal is a summary of options explored and the recommendation of the administration that we invest in this area of support for Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools. This proposal was reviewed by the LS-H Finance Committee who recommended approval.
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9.9. Consideration to award blacktopping bid to Plehal Blacktopping.
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Recommendation to accept Plehal to complete the blacktopping work as they had the most competitive pricing.
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9.10. Consideration to approve waste management contract with LJP Waste & Recycling for 2017-19.
Presenter:
Colin Green
Description:
We received 2 bids for the 2017-19 waste & recycling contract. It is our recommendation to continue contract services with LJP.
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9.11. 2017 LS-H Climate Survey Results
Presenter:
Brian Gersich
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In the spring of 2017, all District staff were surveyed in an effort to gauge the current levels of the climate and culture for those employed in our District. This survey was initially inspired by the need to provide measures for the Strategic Roadmap for LS-H. Results of the districtwide survey are summarized as an informational item for the Board.
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9.12. Discussion Regarding Superintendent Evaluation Process
Presenter:
Andrea Faches
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9.13. Resolution to establish cooperative Adult Basic Education project for the 2017-18 school year.
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This is an annual item to continue our Adult Basic Education cooperative. Approval is recommended.
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10. BOARD MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS / IDEAS EXCHANGE
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10.1. Review scheduling options for Board self evaluation meeting with Gail Gilman.
Presenter:
Brian Gersich
Description:
Ms. Gilman is the representative from MSBA who is conducting the pilot Board self evaluation project. She is looking to schedule a 2-3 hour session to go over the results of the self evaluation.
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10.2. Board Committee Schedule
Presenter:
Andrea Faches
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10.3. Review and discussion on draft board related items for coming meetings
Presenter:
Brian Gersich
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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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