May 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Business Meeting
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I. Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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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. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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IV. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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V. 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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VI. 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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VII. 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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VIII. 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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IX. 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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X. 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.
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X.A. School Board Meeting Minutes, April 23, 2024
Speaker(s):
Ms. Beverly Petrie, School Board Clerk
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
Attachments:
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X.B. School Board Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2024
Speaker(s):
Ms. Beverly Petrie, Clerk
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
Attachments:
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X.C. Payment of Invoices for May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Treasurer's Report for April 2024 Gifts and Donations Report for April 2024
Speaker(s):
Ms. Marie Schrul, Executive Director of Finance
Description:
A copy of the Payment of Invoices Report, the Treasurer's Report and the Gifts and Donations Report have been distributed to Board members.
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X.D. Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Annual Review
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
A copy of the policy is included for your review.
Attachments:
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X.E. Rutherford Elementary Pavement Installation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations
Description:
A copy of the expenditure form, bid tabulation and letter of recommendation is included for your review.
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X.F. Community Education Casual Wages
Speaker(s):
Ms. Annette Sallman, Executive Director of Community Services
Description:
The wages for the casual employees are reviewed annually with new rates taking effect on June 1 through May 31 of the following year. Approving a June 1 start date allows us to provide a consistent rate of pay for our summer casual employees which is our largest group of casual employees. The proposed wages for 2024-2025 represent an average increase of 3% to the 2023-2024 wages.
Attachments:
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X.G. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) St. Croix Education Association
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A copy of the MOA is included for your review.
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X.H. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) St. Croix Paraprofessional Association
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A copy of the MOA is included for your review.
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X.I. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Regarding Sponsoship of Employee Immigration Application
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A copy of the MOA is included for your review.
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X.J. Severance Agreement
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
Board approval will be requested.
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X.K. Human Resources Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A summary of personnel transactions for the month is included for your review.
Attachments:
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XI. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XII. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students
Description:
Nothing to report.
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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. Report: Contract and Terms and Conditions Updates
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
The board will receive an update of the Nutrition Services Agreement, Technical Support Terms and Conditions and Coordinators/Specialists/Supervisors (CSS) Terms and Conditions.
Attachments:
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XIII.B. Action: 2023-2025 Nutrition Services Agreement
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
The Master Contract for the Cafeteria Employees’ Organization expired on June 30, 2023.
The District has recently reached agreement on the terms and conditions of employment for the 2023-2025 Master Contract with the Nutrition Services Employees’ Organization (name change), covering the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. Information regarding the updates will be provided to the Board. Administration recommends approval of the Master Contract. |
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XIII.C. Action: 2023-2025 Coordinator/Supervisors/Specialists Terms and Conditions
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
The Coordinator/Supervisors/Specialists Terms and Conditions expired on June 30, 2023.
The District proposes updates for the 2023-2025 Coordinator/Supervisors/Specialists Terms and Conditions covering the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. Information regarding the updates will be provided to the Board. Administration recommends approval of the Terms and Conditions. |
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XIII.D. Action: 2023-2025 Technical Support Terms and Conditions
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
The Technical Support Terms and Conditions expired on June 30, 2023.
The District proposes updates for the 2023-2025 Technical Support Terms and Conditions, covering the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. Information regarding the updates will be provided to the Board. Administration recommends approval of the Terms and Conditions. |
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XIII.E. Action: Resolution Non-Renewing Probationary Teaching Contract
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A copy of the resolution is included for your review.
Attachments:
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XIII.F. Report: First Reading:
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
A copy of the policies is included for your review.
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XIII.G. Action: Revoke Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
A copy of the policies is included for your review.
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XIV. Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve
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XIV.A. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
The board will receive a summary of key legislative actions that will impact the school district.
Attachments:
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XIV.B. Bond Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations
Description:
The board will receive an update on projects related to the 2023 bond.
Attachments:
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XV. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3), which allows the Board to go into closed session to develop or consider an offer to purchase or sell real property.
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XVI. Action: Possible action based on the topics discussed in the closed session
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The board may take action on the topics discussed in the closed session.
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XVII. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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XVIII. Attachments
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