June 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Special School Board Meeting
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1. ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEMS
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1.1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Roll Call: Birhanzl ___ Pauling ___ Wibben ___ Ohmacht ___ Shourds ___ and Stenson ___.
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1.3. Approval of Agenda
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1.4. Special Presentation
Discussion:
Representatives of 4.0 School Services will be on hand to introduce themselves and answer any questions the school board may have regarding SY25 transportation services.
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1.5. Approval of Consent Agenda
(Any item or items may be pulled off the consent agenda, at the request of any board member, for consideration by the board as a whole.) |
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1.5.1. Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
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1.5.2. Bills
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1.5.3. Personnel Actions
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1.5.3.1. Employment
Discussion:
James Radloff, English Language Arts Instructor, ALC
William Cardenas, ESL Assistant, Middle School Brooke LaHaye, 4th grade Elementary Teacher, Sanford Elementary |
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1.5.3.2. Resignations/Retirements
Discussion:
Keeley Foley resigning as Secretary of the ALC
Mark Nerdahl, retiring as Custodian of the Middle School |
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1.5.3.3. Reassignments
Discussion:
Cassie Nelson, from Early Childhood to Kindergarten teacher, Ramsey Elementary.
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1.5.3.4. Terminations
Discussion:
Heather Perkins, Teacher Assistant, ALC
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1.5.4. Set the Regular School Board Meeting Dates and Times
Discussion:
Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and board work sessions are held on an as-needed basis at 6:00 pm. on the last Monday of the month, (exceptions: July - no regularly scheduled meetings or work sessions).
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1.5.5. Approve the Custodial Seniority List
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1.5.6. Annual Designations
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1.5.7. Per Diem Meal Rates
Description:
Adjustments to per diems for FY25 are as follows:
Breakfast: From $11 to $12 Lunch: From $15-$16.50 Dinner: From $26-$28 Rates were frozen in FY 24, therefore a minor adjustment is recommended. |
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1.5.8. Approve Annual Goals for Performance Pay
Discussion:
Goals have been reviewed by Mr. McKittrick and the negotiation team and are recommended for approval by the full board. Annual SMART goals are established at the beginning of each fiscal year in alignment with the district strategic plan. Goals are evaluated for attainment levels by the superintendent prior to the close of the fiscal year.
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1.6. Resolution Accepting a Gift, Donation, Contribution or Bequest
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MONETARY, PROPERTY, GOODS OR SERVICES DONATION
Discussion:
Carol Hinderks Winter, donated $40 to the Elementary Library's
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1.7. Public Forum
Description:
This portion of the school board meeting is set aside for the purpose of a public hearing to consider the granting of the proposed tax abatement that would provide funds to finance the construction of and improvements to parking lots at various sites in the District. Anyone wishing to be heard as to the Proposed Property Tax Abatement will be provided the opportunity during this portion of the school board meeting.
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1.8. Congratulatory Action and Recognition
Discussion:
2024 Spring Awards & Honors
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2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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2.1. Review Annual Policies
Discussion:
Annually, the attached policies must be reviewed and approved. This will serve as the first review and policies will be brought to the board for approval in August.
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2.2. Kindergarten Calendar
Discussion:
Superintendent McKittrick will review Kindergarten orientation days for the beginning of the school year and answer any questions. The district's intent is to schedule parent conferences in September much like it was done in 2023-2024.
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2.3. Resolution Discussion
Discussion:
This time is set aside for the school board to have discussion, ask, and answer questions regarding the forthcoming resolutions.
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2.4. Staffing Update- Informational Only
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3. ACTION ITEMS
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3.1. Approve Property & Liability Insurance
Discussion:
Adam Spray, CSBO, will lead the school board through the renewal proposal and answer questions.
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3.2. Set Board Stipends and Meeting Rates
Discussion:
The pay for attendance at board meetings, special meetings, other meetings and committee meetings needs to be established annually by the school board. The FY24 rates were:
Regular Board Meetings: $60 (Chair $80) Special meetings, other meetings, and committee meetings: $30 ($40 Chair) Negotiations Committee Meetings: $60 |
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3.3. Substitute Teacher Rate
Discussion:
Annually, the board sets the substitute teacher pay rate. The current rate is $140 per day. After reviewing area substitute rates, in order to remain competitive, it is being recommended that we set the 2024-2025 substitute rate at $150 per day.
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3.4. Resolution relating to property tax abatement for parking lot projects
Discussion:
This resolution provides the action necessary to move forward with the proposed tax abatement bonding for parking lot projects across the district. It is important to note that this action does not raise property taxes over taxes payable in 2024.
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3.5. Issuance of General Obligation Bonds
Discussion:
This action is necessary for the district to issue general obligation facility maintenance and tax abatement bonds. The issuance will be managed by Ehlers Public Finance Advisors. Beth Downes from Ehlers will be on hand to answer questions surrounding this action.
This resolution includes the annual approval of the LTFM plan/budget. |
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4. ADJOURNMENT
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