November 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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2. Roll Call of Attendance
Speaker(s):
Payne
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Agenda
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4. Board Calendar Dates
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - AMSD and Brightworks Annual Conference from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. |
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5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
Visitors attending the meeting who wish to address the school board on any issue that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. We ask that you complete the Request to Address the School Board form linked here prior to the school board meeting. |
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6. Presentations and Discussion Items
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6.1. Recognition of Retirement
Speaker(s):
Kristin Salava
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6.2. World's Best Workforce: Purpose, Plan and Goals
Speaker(s):
Scott Thomas
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7. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Boe
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8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as detailed in the enclosure.
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8.1. Minutes
Description:
Meeting Minutes from October 2, 2024 |
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:
$4,074,312.20 for check numbers *602940 - 602990 ACH payments and Wires except for voids as marked on the check register. |
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8.3. Personnel
Description:
Employment, Temporary Employment, Resignation/Termination, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignments/Transfers, New Positions |
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Retirements (10+ Years)
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
Jerome Urmann, Education Assistant Specialist, has provided the school district with 40 years of service. His retirement date is September 30, 2024.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board accept the resignation listed above upon the occasion of their retirement.
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9.2. Approval of School Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
These policies were presented for a first reading at the October 2, 2024, School Board Meeting. No changes have been made since the last review: Policy 419: Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction Policy 606: Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the School Board policies as presented.
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9.3. Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
School Board Policy 208 states: If a policy is modified with minor changes that do not affect the substance of the policy or because of a legal change over which the school board has no control, the modified policy may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board. Policy 503: Student Attendance Policy 521: Student Disability Nondiscrimination Policy 615: Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPs, Section 504 Plans, And LEP Students
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the policies as revised.
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9.4. Approval of 2025 School Board Meeting Dates
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
The schedule of proposed meeting dates for 2025 is attached. All meeting dates are the first Wednesday in each month, with the exception of the January and December meetings. January's meeting is the third Wednesday, to allow time for member districts to name their representatives at their organizational meetings to the Northeast Metro 916 School Board. December's meeting is the second Wednesday to allow attendance at the AESA Annual Conference.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the 2025 schedule attached where the regular meeting of the School Board shall be held at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School on the first Wednesday of each month, except as indicated in the attached document, where meetings may be recessed and adjourned as deemed necessary by the Board, and such special meetings may be called as provided by law.
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9.5. Approval of NAC Security Camera Proposal
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:
In an effort to improve safety and security at Karner Blue Education Center, Pankalo Education Center, Quora Education Center, and Bellaire Education Center, the addition of exterior camera systems will provide increased video surveillance and monitoring. Equipment and installation costs included in the proposal will be paid out of the Safe School Levy.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the proposal from NAC in the amount of $174,604.00.
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9.6. Approval of Read Act Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
McAllister
Description:
United Educators, Local 3748, and the School District have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of state aid for compensating teachers required to complete the State of Minnesota mandated READ Act training.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Read Act Memorandum of Understanding between United Educators Local 3748 and the School District.
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10. Board Forum
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
The Board Forum provides School Board members with an opportunity to share items of interest and information from their home district. Board members may share verbal updates at the meeting which are pertinent to all of the member districts related to the following: MSBA, AMSD and special events in Northeast Metro 916 and Member Districts. |
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of Meeting
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