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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Truth in Taxation Portion of the Meeting
5.A. Presentation of Proposed 2021 Payable 2022 Levy Certification
5.B. Public Comments regarding Truth in Taxation
6. Open Forum
7. Laker Pride | Special Recognition | Laker Showcase
7.A. La ola del lago Spanish Immersion Presentation
8. Consent Agenda
8.A. Financials
8.A.1. Check/Wire Transfer Disbursement Summary
8.A.2. Wire Transfer, EFT and ACH Banking Activity
8.A.3. Bank Reconciliation Statement
8.A.4. Monthly Wire Detail
8.A.5. Monthly Health/Dental Wire Detail
8.A.6. Monthly Check Detail
8.A.7. Monthly ACH Detail
8.B. Approval of School Board Minutes
8.C. Personnel Items
8.C.1. Candidates for Employment
8.C.2. District Retirement
8.C.3. Resignations | Terminations | Non-Renewals
8.C.4. Leaves of Absence
8.D. Approval of Settlement Agreement
9. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
10. Personnel Items
10.A. Approval of 2021-22 Substitute Rate Increase
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
12.A. Strategic Direction 5: Provide a safe, secure and supportive environment that nurtures the social and emotional well-being of all learners.
12.B. Approval of 2021 Payable 2022 Levy Certification
12.C. 2021-22 Final Budget Approval
12.D. Approval of 2021-22 School Calendar Change
12.E. Approval of 2022-23 School Calendar
12.F. High School New Course Proposals
12.G. Safe Learning Plan Update
12.H. Approval of Combined Polling Location Resolution
12.I. MSBA Leadership Conference Registration
12.J. Organizational Meeting Discussion
13. Policy
13.A. Board Policy Review
13.B. First Reading of Policies
13.B.1. Policy 404:  Employment of All Staff
13.B.2. Policy 406:  Public and Private Personnel Data
13.B.3. Policy 426:  Substitute Teachers
13.B.4. Policy 427: Compensation Following Part-Year Employment
13.B.5. Policy 428: Employee Use of Social Media
13.B.6. Policy 707:  Transportation of Students
13.B.7. Policy 708:  Transportation of NonPublic School Students
13.B.8. Policy 709: Student Transportation Safety Policy
13.B.9. Policy 803:  Security of Buildings and Grounds
13.B.10. Policy 804:  Energy Efficiency
13.B.11. Policy 810:  Health and Safety
13.C. Second Reading of Policies
13.D. Board Policy Approval
13.D.1. Policy 401: Equal Employment Opportunity
13.D.2. Policy 404.1: Employment Background Checks
13.D.3. Policy 405: Veterans Preference
13.D.4. Policy 414: Mandated Reporting
13.D.5. Policy 417: Chemical Use and Abuse
13.D.6. Policy 419: Tobacco-Free Environment: Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices: Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
13.D.7. Policy 902: Use of School District Facilities, Grounds & Equipment
14. Administrative Reports
14.A. Superintendent Report
14.B. Administrative Reports
14.C. Board Reports
15. Future Events
16. Adjourn Meeting and Transition to Closed Meeting
17. Closed Session
18. Open Closed Meeting and Adjourn
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Meeting: December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call
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4. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
5. Truth in Taxation Portion of the Meeting
Subject:
5.A. Presentation of Proposed 2021 Payable 2022 Levy Certification
Description:
Board action will take place later in the meeting.
Subject:
5.B. Public Comments regarding Truth in Taxation
Description:
This is the time the public may comment and ask questions regarding the proposed property tax levy and budget.
Subject:
6. Open Forum
Description:
In accordance to board policy 203, a fifteen-minute time period is set aside to receive citizen input through this open forum segment on the board agenda. Sign up sheets available at least 10 minutes prior to meeting time at the door. 
Subject:
7. Laker Pride | Special Recognition | Laker Showcase
Subject:
7.A. La ola del lago Spanish Immersion Presentation
Subject:
8. Consent Agenda
Description:
Consent agenda items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed as a consent agenda item and addressed.
Subject:
8.A. Financials
Subject:
8.A.1. Check/Wire Transfer Disbursement Summary
Subject:
8.A.2. Wire Transfer, EFT and ACH Banking Activity
Subject:
8.A.3. Bank Reconciliation Statement
Description:
Month:  October 2021
Subject:
8.A.4. Monthly Wire Detail
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8.A.5. Monthly Health/Dental Wire Detail
Subject:
8.A.6. Monthly Check Detail
Subject:
8.A.7. Monthly ACH Detail
Subject:
8.B. Approval of School Board Minutes
Description:
Minutes as follows:
*  Regular Board Meeting - November 8, 2021
*  Canvass Election Minutes - November 8, 2021
*  Study Session - November 22, 2021
*  Special Session - December 2, 2021
*  Special Session - December 7, 2021
Subject:
8.C. Personnel Items
Subject:
8.C.1. Candidates for Employment
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8.C.2. District Retirement
Description:
Retirement and gratitude for the years of service for:
*  Dan Marquardt - Custodian - WW/EW (2 years of service)
Subject:
8.C.3. Resignations | Terminations | Non-Renewals
Description:
Resignations are as follows:
*  Kelsey Anderson - Head Softball Coach - HS (effective November 5, 2021)
*  Amber Ash - Special Ed Para - GD (effective November 17, 2021)
*  Marci Blankmeyer - Lunchroom SP - TOMS (effective December 3, 2021)
*  Sarah Brower - Special Education Teacher - HOMS (effective November 15, 2021)
*  Tiffany Daly - Media Support - TOMS (effective December 3, 2021)
*  Daniel Englert - Kids' Company Assistant - LODL (effective December 29, 2021)
*  Edoshe Gari - Child Nutrition Helper - HS (effective December 3, 2021)
*  Amy Jones - Special Ed Para - GD (effective November 5, 2021)
*  Pam Koopman - Attendance Secretary - HS (effective December 2, 2021)
*  Mackenzie Madsen - .5 Assistant Speech Coach - HS (effective immediately)
*  Mackenzie Madsen - B Squad Softball Coach - HS (effective immediately)
*  Anna Marie Martino - Assistant Softball Coach - HS (effective November 9, 2021)
*  Alfonso Molina - Custodian - HRE (effective December 1, 2021)
*  Charlene Petricia - Health Aide - EW (effective June 10, 2021)
*  Maria Talamantes - Kindergarten Teacher - LODL (effective January 2, 2022)
*  Shelby Underwood - Lunchroom Supervisor - TOMS (effective November 23, 2021)
*  Tiffany Walton - Special Ed Para - GD (effective June 10, 2021)
*  Amy Wander - Health Aide - HS (effective December 22, 2021)
*  Ashton Wolf - Special Ed Para - HS (effective November 5, 2021)
Subject:
8.C.4. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Leaves are as follows:
*  Divya Appel - Science Teacher - HS (adoption leave - January 14 to February 18, 2022)  
*  Amy Edstrom - Math Teacher - TOMS (medical leave - January 3 to January 24, 2022)
*  Lisa Losure - 4th Grade Teacher - RR (family leave - November 8 to December 3, 2021)
*  Karen Russell - Speech Language Pathologist - JP (medical leave - December 22, 2021 to March 16, 2022)
*  Chastity Thompson - Special Education Teacher - HOMS (personal leave - December 2, 2021 to end of school year)
Subject:
8.D. Approval of Settlement Agreement
Subject:
9. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
Description:
Acceptance by roll call vote is requested.
Subject:
10. Personnel Items
Subject:
10.A. Approval of 2021-22 Substitute Rate Increase
Subject:
11. Unfinished Business
Subject:
12. New Business
Subject:
12.A. Strategic Direction 5: Provide a safe, secure and supportive environment that nurtures the social and emotional well-being of all learners.
Description:
Social & Emotional Learning:  E-12 Social and Emotional Learning resources, curriculum and structures will be included and implemented in the District Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.   
This is a report only.  No board action is requested.
Subject:
12.B. Approval of 2021 Payable 2022 Levy Certification
Description:
The levy presentation was presented during the truth in taxation portion of this meeting.  The board is requested to approve the certification as presented.
Subject:
12.C. 2021-22 Final Budget Approval
Description:
Board action s requested.
Subject:
12.D. Approval of 2021-22 School Calendar Change
Description:
Board action is requested.
Subject:
12.E. Approval of 2022-23 School Calendar
Description:
Board action is requested.
Subject:
12.F. High School New Course Proposals
Subject:
12.G. Safe Learning Plan Update
Description:
This is a report only.  No board action is requested.
(Presentation available at meeting time)
Subject:
12.H. Approval of Combined Polling Location Resolution
Description:
Board approval of the following annual resolution via roll call vote:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION
Subject:
12.I. MSBA Leadership Conference Registration
Description:
The 2022 MSBA Leadership Conference is currently scheduled to be an in-person event on Thursday, January 13, and Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  All board members are registered.
Subject:
12.J. Organizational Meeting Discussion
Subject:
13. Policy
Subject:
13.A. Board Policy Review
Description:
There are no policies for review at this time.
Subject:
13.B. First Reading of Policies
Subject:
13.B.1. Policy 404:  Employment of All Staff
Subject:
13.B.2. Policy 406:  Public and Private Personnel Data
Subject:
13.B.3. Policy 426:  Substitute Teachers
Subject:
13.B.4. Policy 427: Compensation Following Part-Year Employment
Subject:
13.B.5. Policy 428: Employee Use of Social Media
Subject:
13.B.6. Policy 707:  Transportation of Students
Subject:
13.B.7. Policy 708:  Transportation of NonPublic School Students
Subject:
13.B.8. Policy 709: Student Transportation Safety Policy
Subject:
13.B.9. Policy 803:  Security of Buildings and Grounds
Subject:
13.B.10. Policy 804:  Energy Efficiency
Subject:
13.B.11. Policy 810:  Health and Safety
Subject:
13.C. Second Reading of Policies
Description:
There are no policies for a second reading at this time.
Subject:
13.D. Board Policy Approval
Description:
These policies have been reviewed and presented for two readings prior to this final approval.  Board action is requested.
Subject:
13.D.1. Policy 401: Equal Employment Opportunity
Subject:
13.D.2. Policy 404.1: Employment Background Checks
Subject:
13.D.3. Policy 405: Veterans Preference
Subject:
13.D.4. Policy 414: Mandated Reporting
Subject:
13.D.5. Policy 417: Chemical Use and Abuse
Subject:
13.D.6. Policy 419: Tobacco-Free Environment: Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices: Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
Subject:
13.D.7. Policy 902: Use of School District Facilities, Grounds & Equipment
Subject:
14. Administrative Reports
Subject:
14.A. Superintendent Report
Subject:
14.B. Administrative Reports
Subject:
14.C. Board Reports
Subject:
15. Future Events
Description:
Future events as follows:
*  Winter Break - December 22 to January 2, 2022 (Classes resume January 3)
*  Organizational Board Meeting - January 10, 2022 - DSC - 5:30 pm
*  Regular Board Meeting - January 10, 2022 - DSC - 6:00 pm
Subject:
16. Adjourn Meeting and Transition to Closed Meeting
Subject:
17. Closed Session
Description:
The meeting will be closed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. 13D.03) for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategy.
Subject:
18. Open Closed Meeting and Adjourn

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