November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Business Meeting
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I. Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The School Board is recognizing Sydney Piras who has been named The High School Counselor of the Year by the Minnesota School Counselor Association.
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II. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison, School Board Chair
Description:
Up to fifteen speakers will be allotted three minutes each to speak.
The school board encourages community input. While comments and questions are welcome, law prohibits the board from discussing concerns about individual employees or students in a public meeting. The board will not deliberate, discuss, or engage in conversation with speakers. However, the board may ask administration to review the concern(s) presented. Speakers must present their testimony in a respectful manner. Vulgarity, character attacks, malice or specific complaints identifying staff or students by name or implication will not be permitted. We will stop the proceedings immediately if employee or student privacy issues are raised and direct the speaker to forward comments regarding individual employees or students to the superintendent. |
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III. Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The newly elected board member will take the oath of office.
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IV. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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V. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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VI. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited prior to the approval of the meeting agenda.
I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. |
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VII. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Once quorum has been established the School Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.
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VIII. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Jenna Phelps and Mr. Samuel Young, Student Representatives
Description:
The Student Board Members will provide updates on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed and the meeting date. Topics generally include announcement of academics, activities, arts and athletics. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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IX. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
Each meeting the Superintendent will provide an update on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. Topics generally include announcement of attendance at district events, communications items, informational items and correspondence items worth noting. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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X. Board Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Each meeting the Board Chair board will provide updates on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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XI. Consent Agenda
Description:
The consent agenda is a meeting practice which packages routine reports, Board meeting minutes, and other non-controversial items not requiring discussion or independent action as one agenda item. The Board will approve this ‘package’ of items together in one motion.
A. School Board Meeting Minutes, October 24, 2023
B. School Board Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2023 C. School Board Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2023 D. Payment of Invoices - November 11, 2023 - November 22, 2023 & Off Cycle Payments from Previous Register E. Field Trip Request Form for Orchestra Tour to New York City F. Human Resources Personnel Report |
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XI.A. School Board Meeting Minutes, October 24, 2023
Speaker(s):
Ms. Katie Hockert, School Board Clerk
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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XI.B. School Board Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2023
Speaker(s):
Ms. Katie Hockert, School Board Clerk
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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XI.C. School Board Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2023
Speaker(s):
Ms. Katie Hockert, School Board Clerk
Description:
A Copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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XI.D. Payment of Invoices - November 11, 2023 - November 22, 2023 & Off Cycle Payments from Previous Register
Speaker(s):
Ms. Marie Schrul, Executive Director of Finance
Description:
A copy of the register has been distributed to Board members.
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XI.E. Field Trip Request Form for Orchestra Tour to New York City
Speaker(s):
Ryan Jensen - Orchestra Teacher
Description:
Orchestra Tour to New York City from March 14 - 17. 2024.
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XI.F. Human Resources Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Ashley Xiong, Human Resources Supervisor
Description:
A summary of personnel transactions for the month is included for your review.
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XII. Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve
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XII.A. Report: Public Engagement
Speaker(s):
State Representative Mark Wiens
Description:
State Representative Wiens will share information regarding an upcoming Public Engagement meeting on December 14.
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XIII. Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning
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XIII.A. Action: Resolution to Stillwater - 2024A GO School Building and Facilities Maintenance Bonds
Speaker(s):
Ms. Jodie Zesbaugh, Ehlers Public Finance Advisors
Description:
The resolution is attached for your review.
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XIII.B. Action Item: Audit Presentation and Approval
Speaker(s):
Ms. Marie Schrul, Executive Director of Finance
Description:
The purpose of this report is to present the audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Christopher Knopik and Mr. Lucas Chase from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) will present the financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2023.
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XIV. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs
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XIV.A. Report: Course Proposals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Caleb Drexler Booth , Director of Teaching and Learning
Description:
Course Proposals and name changes.
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XIV.B. Report: World’s Best Workforce and Achievement & Integration 2022-2023
Speaker(s):
Dr. Caleb Drexler Booth , Director of Teaching and Learning and Ms. Dawn Waller Lueck, Director of Schools
Description:
Included is a report on the 2022-2023 World's Best WorkForce and Achievement & Integration Progress report.
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XIV.C. Report: Summer Success
Speaker(s):
Ms. Dawn Waller Lueck, Director of Schools and Mr. Eric Anderson, Coordinator, Equity and Integration
Description:
The board will receive a report on Summer Success.
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XIV.D. Action: 2024 School Board Meeting Schedule
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, Board Chair
Description:
The 2024 School Board Meeting schedule is included for your review.
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XV. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XVI. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). The governing body of a public employer may by a majority vote in a public meeting, decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
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XVII. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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XVIII. Attachments
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