November 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1) Call to Order and Roll Call
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Procedural Item
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2) Adoption of the Agenda
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Proposed agenda is tentative and subject to change until approved at the beginning of the meeting
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3) Canvass November 8, 2022 General Election Results (2022-0069)
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4) Acceptance of Minutes
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5) Recognitions
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6) Recess
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7) Public Comments
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8) Recess
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9) Reports and Recommendations from the Superintendent of Schools
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Presentations, discussions, and items for Board action at future meetings
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9)b. 2023 Legislative Agenda
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Vote scheduled for December 13 meeting
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9)c. High School Bell Start Time Changes
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Vote scheduled for December 13 meeting
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10) Policy Committee Report
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10)a. Revision of Policy 3290: Debt: Purposes And Limitations (2022-0060)
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** Forwarded from 'Policy Committee' **
Item Title Policy 3290: Debt: Purposes And Limitations Responsible Division
Finance and Operations Background
To address rising construction costs due to inflation, it is recommended to increase the debt service level from 15% of the district total operating revenue to 20%. Timeline
Committee Action: 10/25/2022 First Reading: 11/15/2022 Board Vote: 12/13/2022
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10)b. Revision of Policy 6682: Emergency Health Care and Adoption of Policy 6693: DNR-DNI Orders (2022-0061)
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** Forwarded from 'Policy Committee' **
Item Title Revision of Policy 6682: Emergency Health Care and Adoption of Policy 6693: DNR-DNI Orders Responsible Division
Academics (Student Support Services) Background
To clarify the district position and procedures regarding DNR orders, revisions to Policy 6682 and adoption of the Minnesota School Boards Association model policy is recommended. Timeline
Committee Action: 10/25/2022 First Reading: 11/15/2022 Board Vote: 12/13/2022
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11) Action Items by the Board of Education
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Action Item
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Board will vote on these items during the meeting
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11)a. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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Items on the consent agenda are adopted as a group and the overall vote outcome is applied to each item as if they were voted upon individually. Approval of the consent agenda includes authorization for the appropriate board officer(s) or school district administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate the items.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the consent agenda and authorize necessary actions to execute items
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11)a.1. Personnel Items
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Consent Item
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11)a.1.a. Approval of List A personnel matters (2020-11-ER-A)
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Consent Item
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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.
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11)a.1.b. Approval of List B personnel matters (2022-11-ER-B)
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Consent Item
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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.
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11)a.2. Contracts
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Consent Item
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11)a.2.a. Authorization to contract with ADT
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Assistant to the Superintendent and Board to negotiate and execute a contract with ADT for security and fire alarm monitoring services of MPS properties, for a term of 11/15/2022 to 6/30/2023, for an amount not to exceed $180,000.
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11)a.2.b. Authorization to contract with Axiom
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Academics to negotiate and execute a contract with Axiom to provide virtual tutoring services for students in literacy and/or math, a tutoring management system, and online tutor training, and recruitment of in person tutors from MPS community for a term of 11/15/2022 to 6/30/2023, for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
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11)a.2.c. Authorization to contract with Carnegie
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Academics to negotiate and execute a contract with Carnegie to provide virtual tutoring services for students in literacy and/or math, a tutoring management system, online tutor training, and online ACT tutoring for high school students for a term of 11/15/2022 to 6/30/2023, for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
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11)a.2.d. Authorization to contract with Concur Solutions
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Finance and Operations to negotiate and execute a contract with Concur Solutions for the renewal of Concur Invoicing software solutions, for a term of 11/15/2022 to 6/30/2025, for an amount not to exceed $435,823.86.
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11)a.2.e. Amendment to contract 2022-4400001353 with iDreamTV
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Assistant to the Superintendent and Board to execute an amendment to contract 2022-4400001353 with iDreamTV to increase the contract amount by $47,000 for a term of 11/15/2022 to 06/30/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $171,000.
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11)a.2.f. Amendment to contract 2022-4400001448 with Maxim Healthcare
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Academics to execute an amendment to contract 2022-4400001448 with Maxim Healthcare to increase the contract amount by $397,500 for a term of 11/15/2022 to 08/03/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $445,000.
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11)a.2.g. Amendment to contract 2022-13877 with Meisa Transportation
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Finance & Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 13877 with Meisa Transportation to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000.00, for a term of 11/15/2022 to 06/30/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $1,250,000.00.
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11)a.2.h. Amendment to contract 2022-13880 with Metropolitan Transportation Network
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Finance & Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 13380 with Metropolitan Transportation Network to increase the contract amount by $3,000,000.00, for a term of 11/15/2022 to 06/30/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $10,500,000.00.
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11)a.2.i. Contract with Mind Foundry (2022-4400001600)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Academics to execute a contract with Mind Foundry to provide a qualified out-of-school program for eligible K-8 students qualified for Targeted Services, for a term of 11/15/2022 to 06/30/2023, for an amount not to exceed $253,400.
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11)a.2.j. Amendment to contract 2022-4400001446 with Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the General Counsel to execute an amendment to a contract 2022-4400001446 with Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. to increase the contract amount by $100,000 for legal services for the term of 11/15/2022 to 6/30/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $195,000.
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11)a.2.k. Amendment to contract 2022-4400001418 with Stepping Stone Group
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Academics to execute an amendment to contract 2022-4400001418 with Stepping Stone Group to increase the contract amount by $99,500 for a term of 11/15/2022 to 08/03/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $147,000.
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11)a.2.l. Contract with UChicago (2022-4400001596)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Schools to execute a contract with UChicago to provide the 5 essentials survey and cultivate student survey, for a term of 11/15/2022 to 06/30/2023, for an amount not to exceed $130,020.00.
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11)a.2.m. Amendment to contract 2022-4400001477 with the Washburn Center for Children
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer Academics to execute an amendment to a contract (2022-4400001477) with Washburn Center For Children company to increase the contract amount by $30,000 to provide mental health to schools for the term of 8/16/2022 to 6/30/2023. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $240,000.
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11)a.2.n. Amendment to contract 2022-13895 with Whelan Security (dba GardaWorld Security Services)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Assistant to the Superintendent and Board to execute an amendment to contract 2022-13895 with Whelan Security (dba GardaWorld Security Services) for security services at MPS properties, to increase the contract amount by up to $420,000 for a term of 11/15/2022 to 06/30/2023. The authorized amount for the cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $640,000.
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11)a.3. Resolutions
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11)a.3.a. Resolution Authorizing Application to the Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant for Artificial Turf Field Replacement at Washburn High School
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11)a.4. Settlements
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11)a.4.a. Legal Settlement: Starks vs. Minneapolis Public Schools
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Consent Item
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Approving the settlement of the matter of Starks vs. Minneapolis Public Schools, by payment of $175,000, in exchange for a full and complete release of all claims against the Minneapolis Public Schools, the named officers, its employees, agents and representatives, and authorizing the General Counsel to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.
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11)a.5. Agreements
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11)a.5.a. Cell tower lease with DISH wireless at Folwell (2022-0066)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Finance & Operations to execute a lease agreement for a cell phone tower at Folwell school.
Background Minneapolis Public Schools and DISH wireless wish to enter a new cell tower agreement at Folwell school. Rent costs for DISH wireless shall start at $18,000 with an annual rent increase each year by 5%. The term of this lease shall commence on full execution and terminate on December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for 4 additional 5-year terms. Key Agreement Terms Expiration December 31, 2026 with 4 additional 5 year renewal periods
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11)a.5.b. Cell tower lease with DISH wireless at Keewaydin (2022-0067)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Finance & Operations to execute a lease agreement for a cell phone tower at Keewaydin.
Background Minneapolis Public Schools and DISH wireless wish to enter a new cell tower agreement at Keewaydin school. Rent costs for DISH wireless shall start at $18,000 with an annual rent increase each year by 5%. The term of this lease shall commence on full execution and terminate on December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for 4 additional 5-year terms. Key Agreement Terms Expiration December 31, 2026 with 4 additional 5 year renewal periods
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11)a.5.c. Amendment to cell tower lease with DISH wireless at Lake Harriet--Lower Campus (2022-0059)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Finance & Operations to execute a lease agreement for a cell phone tower at Lake Harriet Lower Campus.
Background Minneapolis Public Schools and DISH wireless wish to enter a new cell tower agreement at Lake Harriet School - Lower Campus. Rent costs for Dish wireless shall start at $18,000 with an annual rent increase each year by 5%. The term of this lease shall commence on full execution and terminate on December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for 4 additional 5 year terms. Key Agreement Terms Expiration December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for 4 additional 5 year terms.
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11)b. Budget Amendment (2022-0062)
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Background A budget amendment is recommended for the following reasons:
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11)c. Funds Transfer (2022-0063)
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Background Fund 47 was developed to maintain the record keeping for OPEB bonds; however, it is a component of a district’s overall debt which is reported in Fund 07 Debt Service Fund. After bond obligations and interest have been satisfied in Fund 47, surplus fund balances must be addressed according to Minnesota Statutes, section 475.61, Subd. 4.
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11)d. Discussion of MDE commissioner's positive review and comment letter regarding school construction projects
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In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 123B.71, Subd. 12., the board must discuss the commissioner's review and comment letter prior to the awarding of bonds.
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11)e. Resolution Relating To $31,150,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2022a; Awarding The Sale Thereof; Prescribing The Form And Details Thereof; And Authorizing The Issuance Thereof (2022A)
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11)f. Resolution Relating To $27,600,000 General Obligation Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2022b; Awarding The Sale Thereof; Prescribing The Form And Details Thereof; And Authorizing The Issuance Thereof (2022B)
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11)g. Resolution Relating To The Refinancing Of School Property; Authorizing The Lease-Purchase Of Such Property And The Sale Of $65,545,000 Refunding Certificates Of Participation, Series 2022c; And Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of Documentation Relating Thereto (2022C)
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11)h. Revision of Policy 1692: School Site Council (2022-0057)
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Item Title Revision of Policy 1692: School Site Council Responsible Division
Schools Divison Background
Proposed revisions align to the recommendations from the recently conducted equity considerations process on Policy 1692. Timeline
Committee Action: 9/27/2022 First Reading: 10/11/2022 Board Vote: 11/15/2022
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11)i. 2022-2023 Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA) Recommendation
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Moved that, in concurrence with the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent and the Board Policy Committee, the Board directs the Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Accountability Department to conduct a full Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA) on transportation during the 2022-2023 school year and report back findings and recommendations in accordance with Policy 1304.
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11)j. Resolution dedicating the Pratt School playground as the Jackson Family Playground (2022-0058)
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11)k. Rescinding Resolution 2021-0048 (Authorizing a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees and Certain Contractors, Partners and Volunteers)
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11)l. Amending the 2022-2023 school year calendar (2022-0068)
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When creating the current school year’s calendar, MPS was committed to reducing the number of four-day weeks for families, scheduling students’ return from winter break on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. We have been made aware that by law MPS is required to observe the federal holiday of New Years Day on the day following the holiday when the day falls on a Sunday, which it does this year.
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12) New Business
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Action or informational items from Board Directors
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13) Reports from Board of Education Directors
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14) Adjournment
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