May 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Consideration of Agenda
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4. Roll Call: __Burke __Hennen __Malz __Pauly __Pedersen __Vogel __Vollbrecht
Description:
Please use the attached Meeting-Mileage Claim form for reimbursements.
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5. Jordan Pride Awards
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Recognition of outstanding volunteer work or accomplishments in our district.
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5.1. Beth Kulas-Volk
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For her hard work and dedication which
enabled Jordan Public Schools to be one of the Districts to receive the
2015 School Finance Award.
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5.2. Matt Urbanek
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For reaching 100 wins in Boys Basketball at JHS.
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5.3. High School Student Council Members
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Zach Schmit, Karth Whiteside,
Kelby Silvernagel, Lexie Chambers, Rylee Whiteside, & Annika
Sidhu:
For entering and winning the 2015 Minnesota Youth Suicide Prevention Public Service Announcement Competition. Link to video: http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=9FAEBB52-C29A-2288-252589849A9A2C6E |
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5.4. Darren Ripley
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For coaching the Wrestling team which placed 3rd in state.
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5.5. Wrestling Team
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Parker
Huss - State Individual Participant
David Flynn - State Individual Champion Ben Kelvington - State Individual Participant Tyler Buesgens - Participation DeShawn Carter - Participation Andrew Fogarty - State Individual Champion Calvin Menke - Participation Jacob Allen - Participation |
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5.6. Speech Team
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The following students were all Individual State Qualifiers:
Lexie Chambers - Great Speeches Annika Sidhu - Informative Brynn Sieve - Duo Jessica Backlund - Duo Savita Sidhu - Storytelling |
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6. Speech Team Presentations
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Lexie Chambers - Great Speeches
Jessica Backlund and Brynn Sieve - Duo |
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7. Adaptive Sports Hockey Team
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8. Public Comments
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Other than Agenda items (Limit 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker). During the public comment part of each regular board meeting, up to 30 minutes of time will be allowed for district constituents to address the board. Each person may have up to 5 minutes of time to speak. This is a time of "listening" by the school board. The board is here to listen only and will not take action or discuss topics brought forward during the open forum. It may, at is discretion, ask questions for clarification of issues. The board may, if it deems appropriate, bring said issues forward at a subsequent meeting. NO PERSONAL ATTACKS WILL BE ALLOWED. The open forum is the only opportunity for members of the audience to speak out during the meeting. Please attach form and follow the guidelines for presenting your topic.
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9. Consensus Items
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9.1. Minutes
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9.2. Monthly Expense Reports
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The expense reports from February and March 2015 were reviewed at the 4/27/15 Workshop Meeting.
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9.3. Donations
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9.4. Policies
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9.4.1. 206 Public Participation - 1st Reading
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Note: Use of MSBA policy is recommended
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9.4.2. 406 Personnel Data - 1st Reading
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Note: Use of MSBA policy is recommended
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9.4.3. 503 Student Attendance - 1st Reading
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Note: Current 717 policy to be used because it reflects changes made in 2014 to address specific 717 issues. One change under Legal references
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9.4.4. 504 Student Dress and Appearance - 1st Reading
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Note: Use of MSBA policy is recommended
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9.4.5. 607 Organization of Grade Levels - 1st Reading
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9.4.6. 611 Home Schooling - 1st Reading
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9.4.7. 417 Chemical Use and Abuse - 2nd Reading
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Note: MSBA policy to be used with notes removed.
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9.4.8. 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination - 2nd Reading
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Note: MSBA policy to be used with notes removed.
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9.4.9. 532 Use of Police Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students With IEPs From School - 2nd Reading
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Note: MSBA policy to be used with notes removed.
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9.4.10. 618 Assessment of Student Achievement - 2nd Reading
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Note: MSBA to be used with notes and all reference to "Profile of Learning" removed.
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9.4.11. 624 Online Learning Options - 2nd Reading
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Note: MSBA policy to be used with notes removed.
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9.4.12. 104 School District Mission Statement - 3rd Reading
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Note: Policy updated with new mission statement.
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9.4.13. 105 Vision Statement - 3rd Reading
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Note: Policy updated with new vision statement.
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9.4.14. 419 Tobacco-free Environment - 3rd Reading
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Note: Definition of "smoking" amended to include use of e-cigarettes.
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9.4.15. 421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members - 3rd Reading
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Note: The MSBA policy will be used.
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9.4.16. 423 Employee-Student Relationships - 3rd Reading
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Note: The MSBA policy with changes will be used.
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9.4.17. 425 Staff Development - 3rd Reading
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Note: The MSBA policy with changes will be used.
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9.4.18. 501 Weapons - 3rd Reading
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Note: The MSBA policy with changes will be used.
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9.4.19. 502 Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student's Person - 3rd Reading
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Note: The MSBA policy with changes will be used.
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9.4.20. 603 Curriculum Development - 3rd Reading
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MSBA red-lined (2015) to be used with notes removed
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9.4.21. 604 Instructional Curriculum - 3rd Reading
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MSBA red-lined (2015) to be used with notes removed
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9.4.22. 613 Graduation Requirements - 3rd Reading
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9.4.23. 615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions - 3rd Reading
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MSBA red-lined (2015) to be used with notes removed
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9.4.24. 619 Staff Development for Standards - 3rd Reading
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MSBA red-lined (2015) to be used with notes removed
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9.5. Resignation Letter - Paraprofessional - Maggie Holbeck
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9.6. Resignation Letter - Phy Ed Teacher - Chris Pelzel
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9.7. Resignation Letter - SLD Teacher - Vanessa Bigaouette
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9.8. Retirement Letter - 5th Grade Science Teacher - Laurie Thorp
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9.9. Resignation Letter - Special Education Paraprofessional - Samantha Flynn
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9.10. Resignation Letter - ECSE Paraprofessional - Mari Snapko
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9.11. Retirement Letter - District Office Specialist - Rhonda Doeden
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9.12. Leave of Absence - Rochelle Gleixner
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This 5 week leave of absence will allow her to be absent through the remainder of the
14-15 school year and is pursuant to Article 14, Section 10 between the
School District and Education Minnesota, Jordan. Superintendent recommends approval.
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9.13. New Hire - Physical Therapist - Kiirsten Rakers
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This position will be shared with Belle Plaine.
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9.14. New Hire - School Psychologist Pre K to Grade 8 - Allison Anders
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9.15. New Hire - Technology Summer Intern - Scott McNulty
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Review and Act on Student Teaching Contract with Southwest Minnesota State University
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10.2. Review and Act on FY 16 Budget
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Superintendent recommends a budget plan that involves Scenarios 7/8 (dependent on state funding) and also recommends the budget plan involving the use of deferred maintenance, operating capital, and safe schools dollars as presented. This budget includes the 1:1 device purchase as discussed. Attached are multiple worksheets for your review.
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10.3. Review and Act on 1:1 Technology Device Insurance Recommendation
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10.4. Review and Act on Social Worker FTE Increase pending funding from Scott Family Net.
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10.5. Review and Act on Prime Food Vendor Bids
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10.6. Review and Act on Minnesota Food Buying Group Contract
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10.7. Review and Act on 2015 Graduation List
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10.8. Review and Act on Job Description for Director of Teaching and Learning
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11. Board and Administrative Reports
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11.1. Superintendent's Report
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Report will focus on SHIP update (see attached reports) and District happenings including a construction project update.
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11.2. HS Principal's Report
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11.3. MS Principal's Report
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11.4. ES Principal's Report
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11.5. Director of Teaching and Learning Report
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11.6. Activities Director / Assistant Principal Report
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11.7. Special Services Director's Report
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11.8. Community Education Director's Reports
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11.9. Nutritional Services Director's Report
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11.10. Communications and Marketing Specialist's Report
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11.11. School Board Member Reports/Committee Reports
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12. Board and Superintendent Comments
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13. Adjourn
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