July 11, 2022 at 6:15 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Corrections/Deletions/Additions/Items from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence. Individuals wishing to address the board may sign-in and be seated at the designated table when called upon.
Discussion:
The Deer River High School FFA Officers addressed the board to share their intentions to attend the National FFA conference. They intend to return with formal requests at a future meeting.
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4. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of Minutes, Monthly Meeting - June 13, 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Approval of Accounts Payable / Payroll / Transfers for June 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Human Resources actions pending approval.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Information Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.A. Review of Safe Schools Plan
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Review summer programs plan for discussion purposes only utilizing updated public health data.
Discussion:
The board reviewed the downward trend in COVID-19 cases reported to public health. They recognize that new cases are prevalent and self-diagnosed and treated. There was no direction to change any protocol for the second half of the summer session. The board would like to see data aligned with the guidance from MDH and MDE for Safe School Plans if released prior to the August 8 meeting.
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5.B. Elementary Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Stefan
Discussion:
No report provided
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5.C. High School Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Joe Akre
Description:
First reading of student and teacher handbooks
Discussion:
The student handbook will be aligned with the proposed Policy 534 revision and placed on the action agenda for the August 8 meeting along with the formal approval of a May 21, 2023 graduation ceremony date.
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5.D. Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Description:
Second Reading of Activities Handbook and Coaches' Manual for 2022-2023
Discussion:
The activities handbook will be aligned with the proposed Policy 534 for approval on August 8. The annual parent meeting for fall activities will be August 11.
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5.E. Building and Grounds Department Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
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5.F. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
Discussion:
Deanna Hron provided a report on the first half of summer school at King, including the success of the Science Camp.
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5.G. Board Member or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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5.H. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
State of The District Report for Fiscal Years 2021 & 2022
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6. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.A. Certification of Minutes for Public Hearing on Tax Abatement
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Certification that the public hearing on abatement was posted in accordance with statute.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Resolution Granting Abatement and Authorizing the Sale of Tax Abatement Bonds
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The tax abatement bond will be combined with the facilities maintenance bonds in one issue to fund the completion of the King Elementary improvement project.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of an Energy Services and Financing Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Recommendation to accept proposal from SitelogIQ
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. Approval of Professional Services Amendment #2 With SitelogIQ
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
This amendment updates the specific items in the scope of work to include the energy savings project.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.E. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.F. Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.G. Membership Renewal Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA)
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Membership has significant value each year. Representation in MREA lobbying efforts will be extremely important during the upcoming 2023 legislative session. I recommend that if the board is satisfied with the first year of the BoardBook meeting management tool, the discounted renewal through MSBA should be included.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.H. Policy 534 - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Introduction of a significantly revised school meal policy for first reading to reflect the sunset of the free meal waivers effective June 30, 2022.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.I. Request for 5th Grade Interventionist
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
This request is to add an additional interventionist at King Elementary School which is not included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.J. Resolution to Authorize Individual with Organizational Authority (IOwA)
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Formal transfer of responsibility and authority for district operations to incoming superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.K. Corporate Authorization Resolution for Woodland Bank
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Drotts
Description:
Update of access roster to include Pat Rendle and Patty Schimek
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
August 8 - Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at location to be determined
Discussion:
Negotiations Committee will meet with DRAA July 19, 5:00 p.m. @ the DRHS Conference Room.
The next Regular Business Meeting will be August 8, 6:00 p.m. @ the DRHS Media Center |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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