December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business and Truth-in-Taxation Meeting
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1) Call to Order and Roll Call
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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) Acceptance of Minutes
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3)a. November 7, 2024 Special Business Meeting
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3)b. November 12, 2024 Regular Business Meeting
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4) Public Comments on the Property Tax Levy (Truth-in-Taxation Meeting)
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5) Public Comments
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6) Recess
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7) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Financial Audit
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8) 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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8)a. Presentations and Updates
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8)b. Recommendations and Resolution First Readings
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Items for action at a future board meeeting
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8)b.1. 2025 Legislative Agenda
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Planned for board action on 1/14/2025
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8)b.2. School Calendars (School Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028)
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Planned for board action on 1/14/2025
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9) Action Items by the Board of Education
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Board will vote on these items during the meeting
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9)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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9)a.1. Personnel Items
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9)a.1.a. Approval of List A personnel matters (2024-12-ER-A)
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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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9)a.1.b. Approval of List B personnel matters (2024-12-ER-B)
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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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9)a.2. Contracts
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9)a.2.a. Contract with ATS&R Architects and Engineers (2024-1000249435)
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Authorizing the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with ATS&R Architects and Engineers for architectural and engineering services for small additions and enhancements of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Complex to accommodate new safe & welcoming entrance, for a term of 12/10/2024 to 12/31/2026, for an amount not to exceed $297,000.00.
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9)a.2.b. Amendment to contract 440002347 with College Nannies & Tutors
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Authorizing the Deputy Superintendent to execute an amendment to contract 440002347 with College Nannies & Tutors to increase the contract amount by $72,930 to serve an additional non-public school for the term of 12/10/2024 to 07/31/2025. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $1,137,046.50.
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9)a.2.c. Amendment to contract 2024-4400002161 with Flagship Recreation
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Authorizing the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400002161 with Flagship Recreation to increase the contract amount by $2,170.00, for the term of 12/10/2024 to 02/28/2025. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $254,332.10.
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9)a.2.d. Authorization to contract with Neptune Software US, Inc (2024-10290)
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Consent Item
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Authorizing the Senior Operations Officer to negotiate and execute a contract with Neptune Software US, Inc. for annual subscription fees, for a term of 3 years (beginning 3/1/2025 to 02/28/2028), for an amount not to exceed $233,079.00.
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9)a.2.e. Contract with Project Success (2024-4400002761)
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Authorizing the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with Project Success to provide spaces for 9th and 10th graders from GEAR UP High Schools (North, Roosevelt, Camden, Edison, Heritage, FAIR, South, and Wellstone) to attend career exploration experiences through Project Success' certificate program for a term of 12/11/2024 to 06/30/2024, for an amount not to exceed $125,000.
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9)a.2.f. Contract with School Specialty (2025-4400002754)
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Authorizing the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with School Specialty for Social Emotional Learning Kits for a term of 12/10/2024 to 06/30/2025, for an amount not to exceed $208,976.01.
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9)a.2.g. Contract with Wendel Architects (2024-1000249107)
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Authorizing the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Wendel Architects for architectural and engineering services to design small additions to the building for Las Estrellas safe & secure entrance, for a term of 12/11/2024 to 12/01/2026, for an amount not to exceed $303,325.00.
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9)a.3. Agreements and Authorizations
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9)a.3.a. Authorizing an extension of a facility use agreement with the City of Minneapolis for Hamilton School (2024-0061)
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Authorizing the Senior Operations Officer to execute an extension of a facility use agreement with the City of Minneapolis for Hamilton School (2024-0061)
Background
On July 28, 2015, the District and the City of Minneapolis entered into a Facility Use Agreement for the City of Minneapolis to do related training, administration, and community program purposes at the Hamilton School. The agreement is being extended for an additional three years with an option for renewal since both parties wish to continue with their relationship. Supporting City Council approval is provided, and the document will be fully executed upon School Board approval. Key Agreement Terms
Use Fee Schedule
Term: The term of this Agreement shall be extended for three years, commencing on January 1, 2025, and terminating on December 31, 2027, unless terminated earlier under the terms of this Agreement. Tenant shall have the right to further extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms by written notice from Tenant to School District at least 60 days prior to the end of each term. Full agreement attached. |
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9)a.3.b. Authorizing the Senior Operations Officer to apply for an encroachment permit with the City of Minneapolis to install, maintain and utilize an ADA Ramp/Stairs/Railing within the public right-of-way at Edison High School (2024-0062)
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Edison High School is doing a CTE program renovation upgrade that will include a new entrance and ramp. An encroachment permit will be required to permit construction in a public right-of-way because the work is being done very close to the City of Minneapolis' easement.
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9)b. Resolution Repealing Policies 3142, 3179, 3200, 3220, 3294, 3295, 3400, and 3432; Revising Policies 3005, 3170, 3280, 3434, and 3700 (2024-0049)
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File Number 2024-0049
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Resolution Repealing Policies 3142, 3179, 3200, 3220, 3294, 3295, 3400, and 3432; Revising Policies 3005, 3170, 3280, 3434, and 3700 (2024-0049)
Responsible Division/Department
Finance Operations Background
Recommendations follow a policy review and audit conducted in partnership with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). EDIA Analysis
An EDIA review process is not required for these policies. Timeline
Committee Action: 10/22/2024 First Reading: 11/15/2024 Board Vote: 12/10/2024
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9)c. Certification of Final Property Tax Levies 2024 Payable 2025 (2024-0060)
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Background Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, the District is required to certify its final property tax levy no later than five working days after December 20. Districts are also required to hold a public meeting at which the budget and levy will be discussed, and the public allowed to speak, which occurred at the December 10, 2024 meeting. The Board Finance Committee has recommended that the maximum levy allowable be certified, which totals $279,107,854.54, and represents a 12.59% increase from the prior year's levy. Timeline/Next Steps Upon approval, the final levy will be communicated to Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Education. |
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9)d. Resolution Relating to General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2024A; Awarding the Sale Thereof; Prescribing the Form and Details Thereof; and Authorizing the Issuance Thereof (2024A)
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9)e. Resolution Relating to General Obligation Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2024B; Awarding the Sale Thereof; Prescribing the Form and Details Thereof; and Authorizing the Issuance Thereof (2024B)
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9)f. Approving a purchase agreement with Mark Vannelli and Joel Hussong for MPS real estate property (former Tuttle School and nearby parcel) (2024-0051)
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10) New Business
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Action or informational items from Board Directors
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11) Remarks from Outgoing Board Members and Student Representatives
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12) Reports from Board of Education Directors
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13) Adjournment
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