March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
I. Call to Order/Adoption of Agenda: Action
|
|
II. Consent Agenda:
Presenter:
C Johnson
|
|
II.A. Approval of February 24, 2021 Minutes
Attachments:
()
|
|
II.C. Staff Updates:
Presenter:
C Johnson
|
|
II.C.1. Resignations:
Presenter:
C Johnson
|
|
II.C.2. New Hire: Alexis Ebert, School Psychologist-RW 2021-2022
Presenter:
C Johnson
|
|
II.C.3. Transfers: Booth, Lynn, SPL from .6 ZM to .6 Goodhue 2021-2022
Presenter:
C Johnson
|
|
II.C.4. Re-assignment:
Presenter:
C Johnson
|
|
III. Public Input:
|
|
IV. Reports and Communication:
|
|
IV.A. Business Manager Report
Presenter:
J Paradis
Attachments:
()
|
|
IV.B. Learning Model Update:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
Students at RBEC continue to attend in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays continue to be a Distance Learning Day. We have been able to maintain 6 feet of physical distancing. If more of our students that opted for Distance Learning choose to return, we may need to reduce physical distancing. Transmission rates remain low.
|
|
IV.C. MDE Guidance on Recovery Services:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
The attached document is intended to assist school districts, charter schools and parents/guardians in making equitable and individualized determinations of appropriate extended school year (ESY) services, general education recovery services, revised individualized education program (IEP) services and COVID-19 compensatory services for students with disabilities related to their disrupted education or inability to access appropriate special education and related services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To meet the needs of students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts should consider providing students with disabilities general education recovery services, extended school year services and compensatory services, as part of the ongoing responsibility to provide a free appropriate public education.
Attachments:
()
|
|
IV.D. Orientation to GCED for new Board Members:
|
|
IV.E. GCED All-County Board Meeting:
|
|
IV.F. Staff Mental Health:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
The pandemic has increased concerns about both student and staff mental health challenges. In order to retain and build our staff, we need to proactively care for their mental health.
In January, GCED hosted two presentations with Ben Springer called "Ben Time". The flyer is attached. Beginning next week we are starting a mindfulness activity that will run through the summer. We are also sending out podcasts and other information to support our staff. We will continue to update you on these steps.
Attachments:
()
|
|
V. Old Business:
|
|
V.A. Online Learning Application:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
The attachment is the response to the MDE on behalf of Executive Director, Cherie Johnson, Assistant Director of System Development, Dr. Jillynne Raymond, Coordinator of Alternative Programs, Brian Cashman and Member Districts (Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Lake City, Red Wing, and Zumbrota-Mazeppa), to feedback points requested from us after our initial OLL submission.
Attachments:
()
|
|
V.B. 2021-2022 GCED Calendar:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
At the February 24, 2021 GCED Board Meeting, the Board reviewed and approved the GCED 2020-2021 Calendar. Concerns with the ending of the school year during the second week of June were brought up. This was discussed at the Superintendent Council meeting. Attached is the information they considered.
Attachments:
()
|
|
VI. New Business:
|
|
VI.A. Countywide Staffing FY22:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
The attached document is the proposed staffing for the 2021-22 school year for countywide staffing positions hired through the cooperative. Changes proposed for next year are in the area of psychology and instructional coaches.
Attachments:
()
|
|
VI.B. Nonrenewals:
Presenter:
C Johnson
Description:
Attached are Teacher Nonrenewal Letters. Due to hiring timelines (60 day posting for an Out-of-Field Permission), these positions are posted.
Attachments:
()
|
|
VII. Other:
|
|
VIII. Comments: Board/Director
|
|
IX. Next Meeting Date: April 22nd, 2021 Location TBD.
|
|
X. Adjournment
|
