October 8, 2024 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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Action Item
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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) Acceptance of Minutes
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3)a. September 10, 2024 Regular Business Meeting
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Action Item
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4) Public Comments
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Non-Action Item
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5) Recess
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6) 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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6)a. Presentations and Updates
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Information Item
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7) 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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7)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.
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7)a.1. Personnel Items
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Consent Item
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7)a.1.a. Approval of List A personnel matters (2024-10-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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7)a.1.b. Approval of List B personnel matters (2024-10-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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7)a.2. Contracts
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Consent Item
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7)a.2.a. Amendment to contract 2024-13853 with Braun Intertec
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Operations to execute an amendment to contract 13853 with Braun Intertec to increase the contract amount by $50,000.00, for the term of 10/08/2024 to 10/01/2025. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $152,668.00.
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7)a.2.b. Contract with EPS Operations, LLC 2024-4400002657
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with EPS Operations LLC for Intervention curriculum, for a term of 10/8/2024 to 6/30/2025, for an amount not to exceed $222,962.94.
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7)a.2.c. Contract with Johnson Litho Graphics (2024-4400002643)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Finance Officer to execute a contract with Johnson Litho Graphics for printing and mailing services, for a term of 10/8/2024 to 9/30/2025 for an amount not to exceed $128,580.00
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7)a.2.d. Contract with Kognity 2024-4400002658
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Kognity for online textbook licenses and access for MPS, for a term of 11/1/2024 to 10/31/2025, for an amount not to exceed $120,000.
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7)a.2.e. Amendment to contract 2024-4400002406 with Matrix Communications, Inc
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Operations to execute an amendment to contract 4400002406 with Matrix Communications, Inc to increase the contract amount by $66,800.00, for the term of 10/08/2024 to 06/30/2025. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $150,000.00.
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7)a.2.f. Contract with N2Y, LLC (2025-4400002612)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with N2Y, LLC for Unique Learning System (ULS) & News2You Math Curriculum Licenses for Special Education students, for a term of September 9, 2024 to October 7, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $130,688.18
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7)a.2.g. Contract with Parallel Technologies, Inc (2024-4400002641)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Operations to execute a contract with Parallel Technologies, Inc for security upgrades at various schools, for a term of 10/8/2024 to 06/30/2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,429,719.74.
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7)a.2.h. Amendment to contract 4400002343 with PYC
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Consent Item
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Minneapolis Public Schools ("MPS") has entered into multi-year contracts with non-profit organizations to provide high-quality alternative programs for students who have experienced or are experiencing difficulty with meeting goals in traditional schools, and education for students in need of a non-traditional setting. These non-profit organizations provide educational services to eligible MPS students and are accountable to MPS through performance standards and contractual agreements. These multi-year contracts require an annual amendment to Appendix A, which outlines the required finance obligation based on yearly enrollment. The amendment also includes compensatory education and Title I funding allocations.
This amendment adjusts the amount for PYC given its student enrollment from $1,079,470.73 to $1,293,262.50 Authorizing the Director of Contract Alternatives to execute the contract amendment.
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7)a.2.i. Contract with Trane U.S. Inc (2024-4400002647)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Operations to execute a contract with Trane U.S. Inc for providing installation of chiller and BAS controls, for a term of 10/08/2024 to 12/31/2025, for an amount not to exceed $297,265.00.
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7)a.2.j. Contract with Tyler Technologies (2024-4400002651)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Officer of Operations to execute a contract with Tyler Technologies for providing student transportation routing software to MPS, for a term of 10/08/2024 to 06/30/2026, for an amount not to exceed $2,141,553.00.
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7)a.2.k. Contract with School Specialty (2025-4400002670)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with School Specialty to provide furniture, materials and supplies for Sensory Rooms for Special Education classrooms across the District, for a term of September 9, 2024 to October 7, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $130,688.18
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7)a.2.l. Contract with Vitality Group, LLC (2025-4400002652)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing Senior Officer of Finance to execute a contract with Vitality Group, LLC for personalized employee wellness programs for a term of 1/1/2024-12/31/2027 for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per year.
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7)a.2.m. Amendment to contract 4400002371-2024 with Wilson Language Training Corp
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Academic Officer to execute an amendment to contract 2024-4400002371 with Wilson Language Training Corp to increase the contract by an amount of $53,726.40 for the term of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $225,950.40.
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7)b. Resolution Repealing Policy 6524 and Adopting Policy 6255 (2024-0048)
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Action Item
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File Number 2024-0048
Item Title
Resolution Repealing Policy 6524 and Adopting Policy 6255
Responsible Division/Department
Office of the Deputy Superintendent Background
In accordance with state law, school districts must have a policy addressing the topic of student journalism. The adoption of Policy 6255, which follows the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) model policy template, allows for the repeal of Policy 6524) as the relevant content will be covered in the newly adopted Policy 6255. In accordance with section 4e of Policy 8520 (Policy Development), the policy adoption is recommended for approval at one regular meeting because the modification is due to a legal change over which the board has no control. EDIA Analysis
An EDIA review process is not required for this policy. Committee Recommendation
Recommended, including for action in one meeting. Timeline
Committee Action: 9/24/2024 Board Vote: 10/8/2024
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7)c. Approving a purchase agreement with The Link for MPS real estate property (former Gordon and Willard Schools) (2024-0046)
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7)d. Resolution Appointing Members to a Spanish Dual Immersion Task Force (2024-0052)
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7)e. Resolution Approving the 2023-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Special School District No. 1 and Association of Minneapolis District Professional Employees (2024-10-ER-CBA-AMP)
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Background This bargaining agreement (union contract) contains the terms and conditions of employment for the Association of Minneapolis School District Professional Employees (AMP) for the years 2023-2025. Moved that the Board accepts the agreement recommendation and authorizes the appropriate Board officer(s) or School District administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
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7)f. Resolution Approving the 2023-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Special School District No. 1 and Minneapolis Association of Administrators and Supervisors (2024-10-ER-CBA-MAAS)
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Background This bargaining agreement (union contract) contains the terms and conditions of employment for the Minneapolis Association of Administrators and Supervisors (MAAS) for the years 2023-2025. Moved that the Board accepts the agreement recommendation and authorizes the appropriate Board officer(s) or School District administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
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7)g. Resolution Approving the 2023-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Special School District No. 1 and Minneapolis Association of Confidential Administrators (2024-10-ER-CBA-MACA)
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Action Item
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Background This bargaining agreement (union contract) contains the terms and conditions of employment for the Minneapolis Association of Confidential Administrators (MACA) for the years 2023-2025. Moved that the Board accepts the agreement recommendation and authorizes the appropriate Board officer(s) or School District administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
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7)h. Resolution Approving the 2024-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Special School District No. 1 and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees, Local 320 Transportation Employees (2024-10-ER-CBA-DRIVERS)
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Background This bargaining agreement (union contract) contains the terms and conditions of employment for the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees, Local 320 Transportation Employees for the years 2024-2026. Moved that the Board accepts the agreement recommendation and authorizes the appropriate Board officer(s) or School District administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement. |
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8) New Business
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Action or informational items from Board Directors
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9) Reports from Board of Education Directors
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10) Adjournment
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