February 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL
 

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

III. PRESENTATIONS

III.A. QUALITY-IN-ACTION:

III.A.1. Central Square Community Center (CSCC) Celebration
Established in 2002, Central Square Community Center (CSCC) will celebrate its 10 year anniversary in February.  A joint operation between Special School District 6 and the City o South St. Paul, CSCC is the place "Where South St. Paul Comes Together."  February will be a month-long anniversary celebration that will celebrate CSCC 10 year anniversary.  Parks and Recreation Director Chris Esser will highlight a variety of events that are planned to thank both members and the community.  CSCC recently purchased 30 new pieces of strength and cardio equipment and extended facility hours of operation.
 

III.A.2. Relay for Life
Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.  On Friday, August 3, the South St. Paul community will host their annual Relay for Life Event.  Co-Chairs Shelly Forester and Jamie Ross will share details for this year's event. (S. Forester/J. Ross)
 

IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES

IV.A. Board of Education Meeting Agenda, February 13, 2012

IV.B. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2012

IV.C. Regular Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2012
 

V. CONSENT ITEMS

V.A. Financial Claims - Bills Payable (D. Blackburn)

V.B. Receipt of Gifts

V.B.1. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to accept a $500 anonymous donation for the 2012 All Night Senior Party.

V.B.2. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to accept a $7,695 donation from the Varsity Girls' Red Line Hockey Club for the 2011 tournament ice fees.
 

V.C. Field Trips

V.C.1. Approval, for the South St. Paul Jazz Band to travel to the University of Minnesota Morris on April 13-14, 2012, for the 34th Annual U of M Morris Jazz Festival.

V.C.2. Approval, for the Sixth Grade Students at Kaposia Education Center to attend a three-day learning experience at Eagle Bluff Environmetnal Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 through Friday, June 1, 2012 for 3 day, 2-night trip.

V.C.3. Approval, for the Sixth Grade Students at Lincoln Center to attend a three-day learning experience at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota on Monday, February 27, 2012 through Wednesday, February 29, 2012 for 3 day, 2-night trip.
 

VI. BUSINESS ITEMS

VI.A. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the Resolution for Tax and Aid Anticipation Borrowing. (D. Blackburn)

VI.B. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the 2012 certified seniority listing.

VI.C. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the 2012 ABE/ECFE seniority listing.

VI.D. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the 2012 para professional seniority listing.

VI.E. Approval, for the South St. Paul Board of Education to approve the contract with Jan Pepelnjak for Early Learning/Integration and ELL Initiative services. (D. Webb)
 

VII. PERSONNEL

VII.A. Staff Appointments, Resignations, Transfers, Retirements, Abolishments, and Leaves

VII.A.1. Certified

VII.A.2. Classified
  

VIII. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

VIII.A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Dave Webb, Superintendent of South St. Paul Public Schools, will share pertinent items with the Board and community.

VIII.B. Board Members' Reports/Committee Updates
Board members will report on recent educational activities/events in which they have participated as well as other informational items.
 

IX. POLICY
 

X. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

X.A. Closed Session per the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. § 13D)

X.A.1. Negotiations

X.B. Other Business Deemed Necessary by the Board of Education
 

XI. ADJOURNMENT