March 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board Business Meeting and Board Learning Session
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1. 6:00PM GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE VAUGHAN FIELD COMPLEX
Description:
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Improvements at the Vaughan Field Complex. Approximately 6:00-6:15PM. Held at Vaughan Field - 200 10th Avenue East. A quorum of the School Board will be present.
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2. 6:15PM (approximately) CALL TO ORDER BOARD BUSINESS MEETING AND ROLL CALL - CHAIR BOWERMAN.
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3. WE ARE SHAKOPEE SCHOOLS - GOOD NEWS ITEMS.
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3.1. Recognition of National Volunteer Week
Description:
Volunteer Week in Shakopee Schools will be celebrated April 17-23, 2016. In recognition of the tremendous work that the more than 1800 volunteers do in service to our students and staff, Paulette Rislund is requesting the Board move a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring School District Volunteers.
Recommended Action Approve the Resolution of Appreciation honoring school district volunteers as presented.
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4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS TO BOARD MEETING.
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5. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND ADDITIONS.
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6. CONSENT ITEMS
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6.1. Personnel Items
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6.1.1 Acceptance of Resignations Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Effective Date Adams, Lori, Program Support Assistant, Central Family Center, 3/01/2016 Addler, Sara, Teacher, Kindergarten, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 2/15/2016 (currently on leave of absence) Beaman, Kayla, Teacher, Science, High School, 6/10/2016 Boradia, Neha, Program Support Assistant, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 2/19/2016 Gestner, Julie, Teacher, Visual Arts, West Junior High School, 3/11/2016 Huss, Rebucca, Data Entry Specialist Tech/HR, District Office, 3/17/2016 Kemp, Sarah, School Nurse, East Junior High School, 6/10/2016 Lane, Amy, Teacher, Kindergarten, Red Oak Elementary School, 6/10/2016 Long, Karli, Program Support Assistant, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 2/29/2016 Love, Kellie, Related Services, Nurse, Pearson 6th Grade Center, 3/15/2016 Lee-Koomen, Autumn, Teacher, Work Explore, Tokata Learning Center, 6/10/2016 Nordby, Kathleen, Teacher, Special Services, East Junior High School, 6/10/2016 (currently on leave of absence) Russo, Ruth, Food Service, West Junior High School, 2/19/2016 Siwek, Erin, Teacher, Grade 5, Sun Path Elementary School, 5/10/2016 Stortz, Allison, Teacher, Physics, High School, 6/10/2016 (currently on leave of absence) Walquist, Ryan, Teacher, Grade 5, Red Oak Elementary School, 6/10/2016 Wanggaard, Benjamin, Teacher, Social Studies, West Junior High School, 6/10/2016 Recommended Action Accept the resignations as presented. 6.1.2 Approval of Termination The district is recommending the termination of employment of Anthony Monnens, probationary custodian at the High School effective 3/7/2016. Recommended Action Approve the termination as presented. 6.1.3 Approval of Certified Contract Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Grade, Step, FTE, Effective, Salary Annual Anderson, Ann, Licensed School Nurse, West Junior High School/Tokata Learning Center, BA, 9, 1.0, 2/29/2016, $16,526.77 prorated. (replacement staff following resignation) Recommended Action Approve certified contract as presented. 6.1.4 Approval of Non-Certified Contracts Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Salary, Effective Freeze, Julie, Program Support Assistant, Central Family Center, $14.02/hr, 3/07/2016 Opelt, Tana, Program Support assistant, Eagle Creek Elementary School, $14.02/hr, 3/21/2016 (replacement staff following resignations) Recommended Action Approve non-certified contracts as presented. 6.1.5 Approval of Long Term Substitute Contracts Name LTS, Replacing, Position, Location, Approx. Dates, Grade/Step, Approx. Days, FTE, Salary Brooker, Elizabeth, Moench, Kelli, Teacher, Grade 1, Sun Path Elementary School, 2/19/2016 through approx. 6/10/2016, BA, Step 3, 76 days, 1.0, $206.88/day Rodstein, Abigayle, Madsen, Rachel, Teacher, Science, East Junior High School, 3/28/2016 through approx. 6/10/2016, BA Step 3, 50 days, 1.0, $206.88/day Hoffman, Jessica, Wittenberg, Stacey, Teacher, Grade 4, Sun Path Elementary School, 2/04/2016 through approx 5/02/2016, BA Step 3, 61 days, 1.0, $206.88/day Recommended Action Approve long term substitute contracts as presented. 6.1.6 Request for Extension of Unpaid Leave of Absence Judy Sulflow, Media Teacher at Red Oak Elementary School, is requesting an extension to her one year unpaid leave of absence for the 2015-16 school year. She would now like her leave of absence to continue thru the 2016-17 school year. Judy is teaching at an international school in Panama. Recommended Action Approve the unpaid leave of absence for the 2016-17 school year. 6.1.7 Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence Erin Chamberlain, Kindergarten Teacher at Eagle Creek Elementary School, is requesting a one year unpaid childcare leave of absence for the entire 2016-17 school year. Recommended Action Approve the unpaid leave of absence for the 2016-17 school year. 6.1.8 Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence Jonathon Wyman, English Teacher at West Junior High School, is requesting a one year unpaid leave of absence for the entire 2016-17 school year. Jonathon has accepted a teaching placement at the American School of Guatemala in Guatemala City. Recommended Action Approve the unpaid leave of absence for the 2016-17 school year. |
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6.2. Approval of minutes of the Board Business Meeting held on February 8, 2016 and Board Learning Session and Business Meeting held on February 22, 2016.
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6.3. Consideration of bills and authorization to pay same.
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6.4. Approval of wires report.
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7. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
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7.1. Samples of Student Design Work for the Logos for the Academies of Shakopee
Presenter:
Communications Specialist Denise Doran and Shakopee CAPS Digital Design Students
Description:
Communications Specialist Denise Doran and Shakopee CAPS Digital Design students will presented samples of their work for the logos for the Academies of Shakopee.
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7.2. Instructional Technology Update
Presenter:
Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd
Description:
Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd will present to the Board the device deployment plan for the 2016-17 School Year.
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7.3. Updates on the Improvements at Vaughan Field Complex
Presenter:
Wold Architects and ICS Consulting
Description:
Wold Architects and ICS Consulting will provide an update for the Board on the Improvements at Vaughan Field Complex.
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8. OLD BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS
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8.1. 2015-16 Revised Budget
Presenter:
Director of Finance Mike Burlager
Description:
Director of Finance Mike Burlager will present the revised 2015-16 Budget for Board approval.
Recommended Action Review and approve the 2015-16 Revised Budget.
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8.2. Resolution Authorizing the Approval of the Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Presenter:
Director of Finance Mike Burlager and Baird Financial Michael Hoheisel
Description:
Director of Finance Mike Burlager and Baird Financial Michael Hoheisel will present 2 options for Board review.
Recommended Resolution: *Resolution Authorizing the Approval of the Sale of General Obligation Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A; Covenanting and Obligating the District to be Bound by and to use the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on the Bonds Resolution Not Being Recommended: *Resolution Authorizing the Approval of the Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A; Covenanting and Obligating the District to be bound by and to use the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on the Bonds for Board approval. Recommended Action Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Approval of the Sale of General Obligation Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A; Covenanting and Obligating the District to be Bound by and to use the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on the Bonds as presented.
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8.3. Acceptance and Approval of Bid for Shakopee West Jr. High School Roof
Presenter:
Chris Ziemer, ICS Consulting
Description:
The bid opening for the Shakopee West Jr. High School Roof Repair was recently held.
Recommended Action Approve a contract with McPhillips Brothers Roofing of St. Paul with a base bid amount of $445,000 with Alternate #1 - reroof sections I and R and install perimeter wall panels in the amount of $95,000 in the total amount of $540,000 as presented.
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8.4. 2016-17 Digital Learning Student Handbook Agreement and Protection Plan
Presenter:
Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd
Description:
Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd will presented the 1st Reading of the 2016-17 Digital Learning Student Handbook Agreement and Protection Plan for Board review.
Recommended Action Accept the 1st Reading of the 2016-17 Digital Learning Student Handbook Agreement and Protection Plan as presented.
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9. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
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9.1. Partnerships and Branding Group Update
Presenter:
Board Chair Reggie Bowerman and Vice Chair Scott Swanson
Description:
Board Chair Reggie Bowerman and Vice Chair Scott Swanson will provide an update for the Board on the first Partnerships and Branding Group meeting.
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10. NEW BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS
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11. ADJOURNMENT OF BUSINESS MEETING
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12. CALL TO ORDER BOARD LEARNING SESSION AND ROLL CALL - CHAIR BOWERMAN.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND ADDITIONS.
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13.1. Shakopee High School Project Update
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14. OTHER
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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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16. UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Description:
March 15, 2016 Elementary Core Planning Group 8:00AM-3:00PM
March 15, 2016 Middle School Core Planning Group 4:00PM March 23 - 25, 2016 Ford Next Generation Learning March 28, 2016 School Board Learning Session & Business Meeting 5:00PM April 14, 2016 Elementary Core Planning Group 4:15-6:15PM April 21, 2016 Middle School Core Planning Group 4:00-6:00PM April 25, 2016 School Board Learning Session & Business Meeting 5:00PM |
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17. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD LEARNING SESSION
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