January 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Worksession
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Presenter:
Chair, Tim Hayes
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II. ROLL CALL
Presenter:
Chair, Tim Hayes
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presenter:
Chair, Tim Hayes
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IV. OATH OF OFFICE
Presenter:
Vice-chair, Tom Pietrzak
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V. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Presenter:
Consultant, John Sweet
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VI. ORGANIZATION FOR 2015
Presenter:
Board Chair
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VI.A. Chair
Description:
Elect Chair for 2015
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VI.B. Clerk
Description:
Elect Clerk for 2015
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VI.C. Treasurer
Description:
Elect a Treasurer
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VII. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Description:
West Sherburne Tribune in Big Lake
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VIII. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
Description:
Klein Bank of Big Lake and any other as determined
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IX. DESIGNATE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
Description:
Fourth Thursday at 6:30 pm, each month in the Community Room at Independence Elementary, unless otherwise stipulated by Board action.
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X. COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Description:
Forty-five dollars for regular/special meetings and committees. Sixty dollars for meetings exceeding four hours. Yearly stipend of $600 for Board Chair and $400 for Treasurer.
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XI. APPROVE USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURE STAMP FOR BOARD MEMBERS SIGNING CHECKS
Description:
Signature stamps for Board Chair, Clerk and Treasuer
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XII. ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS
Description:
Approve Director of Business Services and Accountant to make electronic fund transfers on behalf of Big Lake Schools.
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XIII. COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
Description:
Committee assignment of Board members for 2015.
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XIV. LEGAL COUNSEL
Description:
Legal counsel on a need basis by the Superintendent or Board's discretion.
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XV. MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
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XV.A. Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA)
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XV.B. Schools for Equity Education (SEE)
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XV.C. Resource Training and Solutions
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XV.D. Central Minnesota Education Resource Development Council
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XV.E. Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Adjourn the Organizational meeting.
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XVII. 2015-16 BUDGET PROCESS
Presenter:
Interim Superintendent, Crys Thorson and Director of Business Services, Angie Manuel
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XVII.A. Introduction and BoardBook Training
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XVII.B. Planning Information
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XVII.B.1. General Fund Revenue Budget 2014-15
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XVII.B.2. History of Big Lake General Ed Aid (Q-Comp separated)
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XVII.B.3. Statewide General Ed Aid Formula Allowance and Inflation
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XVII.B.4. Expenditure Graph by Object
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XVII.C. Budget Timeline 2015-16: Progress so far
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XVII.D. Important Considerations in Budget and Planning for 2015-16
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XVII.D.1. Big Lake Enrollment History
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XVII.D.2. Big Lake Operating Levy History
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XVII.D.3. Bond Rating and Fund Balance Policy: Ehler's Powerpoint
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XVII.E. Deferred Needs
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XVII.E.1. Facilities
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XVII.E.2. Activities
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XVII.E.3. Technology
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XVII.F. November Ballot Considerations
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XVII.F.1. Bond vs. Operating Levy
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XVII.F.2. Revoke and Replace
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XVII.F.3. Lease Levy Options
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XVII.F.4. Legislative Equity Impact on Pay 2016 Levy
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XVII.G. Upcoming Finance Committee Meeting
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XVII.G.1. Budget Parameter Possibilities
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XVII.G.1.a. Class Size Comparisons
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XVII.G.1.b. Budget Narrative Summary: 2005-14
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XVII.H. Summary
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XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Adjourn the Work Session.
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