March 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Business Meeting

Description:  Presentations, discussions, and items for Board action at future meetings

Description:  ** Forwarded from 'Policy Committee' **

• Adoption of Policy 8112 (Governing Rules)
• Revision of Policies 8140 (Election of Officers), 8210 (Meetings of the Board of Directors), 8120 (Standing Committees), 8220 (Agenda), 8231 (Voting), 8500 (Board Director Development), 8505 (Director Travel), 8550 (Electronic Communication),  
• Repeal of Policies 8230 (Parliamentary Procedure), 8300 (Duties of Board Officers), 8400 (Orientation of Directors), 1200 (Board Meetings and Public Participation)
• Renumbering of Policies 8300 (Duties of Directors), 8420 (External Representation)

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Description:  Board will vote on these items during the meeting

Description:  List A includes all hiring actions by the district since the previous board meeting. Effective upon board approval, per dates listed.

Moved that the board accepts the personnel recommendations and authorizes the appropriate board officer(s) or school district administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements.

Description:  List B includes all employment separations that require board action since the previous board meeting. List B will be posted on the agenda the day prior to the meeting. As required by law, some items on List B may be discussed in a closed session of the board. Effective upon board approval, per dates listed.

Moved that the board accepts the personnel recommendations and authorizes the appropriate board officer(s) or school district administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements. 

Description:  Effective 3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
Contract Amount: Up to $500,000

Description:  3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
Contract Amount: Up to $500,000

Description:  The contract is not ready yet, so requesting board authorization to enter into the contract as it cannot wait for the next board meeting.

As we continue to consider the necessary academic supports needed for flexible instruction with distance learning and in-person instruction, teachers need technology that adds value to their instruction versus a barrier in providing in-person instruction. These specific cameras will not only enhance instruction but will also provide a more equitable experience for distance learners as students will be able to see and hear the teacher in a more authentic manner. 

These cameras can track teachers as they move around the classroom and bring the highest quality audio, video, and content sharing into both the classroom and at home. 

These cameras will also provide additional opportunities for students to engage in learning past the pandemic as a way for them to access classroom instruction if the students must be off-site. This investment will provide MPS educators with an innovative tool to create learning experiences and environments that are flexible and can meet more of the needs of students who need more flexible learning environments.

Contract is for 1369 units @ $730/unit for a total of $999,370.

Description:  3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
Contract Amount: Up to $500,000

Description:  Comcast Business can provide fast, reliable internet and WAN connectivity to Minneapolis Public Schools through established, city wide infrastructure. This contract will replace our existing one with CenturyLink/Lumen. This is a main utility/need for the District.

Contract will be for $3,189,078.00 and will run from July 1, 2021 thru June 30, 2024

Description:  3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
Contract Amount: Up to $500,000

Description:  HPFS has provided leasing services since 2015. Devices are purchased from state contract vendors and allows for a 4-year refresh cycle on devices. As we transition between our various learning models due to COVID pandemic, anticipated devices/services are required for staff to continue working remotely and students to be able to access online curriculum.

Original Contract Amount: $12,000,000.00
Amended Contract Amount: $15.500,000.00

Description:  Additional request for live video and production for Town Hall meetings, Special Business meetings, engineering and installation charges for Board productions servcies, and graduation due to Covid-19.

1. Original contract amount: $112,000
2. Accumulative contract amount: $182,000

Description:  Orignal Contract Value $498,900.00
Cumulative 588,900.00

Description:  03/09/2021 to 06/30/2021
Contract Amount: $500,000

Description:  3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
Contract Amount: Up to $500,000

Description:  3/9/2021 - 6/30/2021
Contract Amount: Up to $500,000

Description:  Background
The Agreement defines the relationship between MPS and AchieveMpls as it relates to private fundraising and private grants management; support for school funds, scholarships, and department funds; data sharing; community engagement and partnership development and targeted program administration.

This Agreement will be in effect from July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2023. It continues five previous Memoranda of Agreement which went into effect on June 9, 2009, July 1, 2012, July 1, 2015, July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2020.

Description:  Action or informational items from Board Directors

Description:  By El-Amin

Move to amend the 2021 Legislative Agenda to add support for the funding of a state grant for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (HF288/SF244), under Item IV. 

Description:  By Arneson

Move to amend the Board meeting calendar to change the date of the June Regular Business meeting from June 8th to June 15th at 5:30pm to avoid any potential conflicts with graduation ceremonies.