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Meeting Agenda
1. WELCOME
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. OPEN FORUM
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.A. Financials
7.A.1. Bank Reconciliation Statement
7.B. Purchase Orders Exceeding $25,000
7.C. Monthly Financial Report
7.D. Enrollment Report
7.E. Approval of School Board Minutes
7.F. Personnel Items
7.F.1. Candidates for Employment
7.F.2. Resignations | Terminations | Non-Renewals
7.F.3. Leaves of Absence
7.G. Approval of Memberships
8. RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
9. LAKER PRIDE | SPECIAL RECOGNITION | LAKER SHOWCASE
9.A. We will be honoring Spring Athletics & Activities Participants & their Coaches
10. PERSONNEL ITEMS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. Legislative Update
12.B. Co-Curricular Year-End Report
12.C. MSHSL Membership Resolution & Video
12.D. Child Nutrition Update
12.E. Amend 2023-24 School Calendar
12.F. Approval of PLSAS Policies for Parent/Student Handbooks
12.G. Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) Approval
12.H. AIPAC Response Letter
13. POLICY
13.A. POLICY UPDATE
13.A.1. Policy 516.5:  Overdose Medication
13.B. FIRST READING OF POLICIES
13.C. SECOND READING OF POLICIES
13.C.1. Policy 203:  Board Operating Norms
13.C.2. Policy 209: Code of Ethics
13.D. BOARD POLICY APPROVAL
13.D.1. Policy 102:  Equal Educational Opportunity
13.D.2. Policy 418:  Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
13.D.3. Policy 419:  Tobacco-Free Environment
13.D.4. Policy 425:  Staff Development
13.D.5. Policy 506:  Student Discipline
13.D.6. Policy 506.1:  Bullying Prohibition
13.D.7. Policy 506.2:  Use of Police Resource/Liaison Officers and Building Crisis Response Teams (BCRT) to Remove Students with IEP's from School Grounds
13.D.8. Policy 507:  Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
13.D.9. Policy 509:  Enrollment of Nonresident Students
13.D.10. Policy 515:  Protection and Privacy of Student Records
13.D.11. Policy 602:  Organization of School Calendar and School Day
13.D.12. Policy 616:  School District System Accountability
13.D.13. Policy 708:  Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
13.D.14. Policy 709:  Student Transportation Safety Policy
13.D.15. Policy 806:  Crisis Management Policy
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 FOR DISCUSSING NEGOTIATION STRATEGY
18. OPEN CLOSED MEETING AND ADJOURN
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Meeting: July 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. WELCOME
Subject:
2. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. ROLL CALL
Subject:
5. 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:
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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7. 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:
7.A. Financials
Description:
All other financial documents not included in this list will be posted to the agenda after the audit is finalized in August.
Subject:
7.A.1. Bank Reconciliation Statement
Description:
Month:  May 2023
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7.B. Purchase Orders Exceeding $25,000
Description:
Including:
*  Apple Financial
*  Identity Automation
*  Jamf
*  MN Sodding Co
*  Math Learning Center
*  ACT
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7.C. Monthly Financial Report
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7.D. Enrollment Report
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7.E. Approval of School Board Minutes
Description:
Minutes as follows:
* Regular Board Meeting - June 12, 2023
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7.F. Personnel Items
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7.F.1. Candidates for Employment
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7.F.2. Resignations | Terminations | Non-Renewals
Description:
Resignations as follows:
*   Julia Guenther - Special Ed Para (Center Based) - TOMS (effective June 7, 2023)
*   Katie Haycraft - Media Support - TOMS (effective June 8, 2023)
*   Erin Henney - Special Ed Para (Resource) - GD (effective June 7, 2023)
*   Lisa Henningsen - 5th Grade Teacher - HRE (effective July 15, 2023)
*  Jared Jacobs - Business Teacher/DECA Advisor - MNCAPS (effective June 8, 2023)
*  Javilyn Jodsaas - Head Custodian - HS (effective July 5, 2023)
*  Nural Khan - Kids' Company Assistant - HRE (effective June 7, 2023)
*  Ann Koening - Special Ed Para (Center Based) - TOMS (effective June 7, 2023)
*  Nicole Leaf - Special Ed Para (Resource) - TOMS (effective July 3, 2023)
*  Emily Listrom - Kids' Company Assistant (Seasonal) - RR (effective June 23, 2023)
*  Michelle Loftus - Special Ed Para (Resource) - GD (effective June 7, 2023)
*  Patricia Moening - Summer School Targeted Services - Dist. (effective immediately)
*  Emily Nelson - Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach - Dist. (effective immediately)
*  Kathryn Perrier - Special Ed Para (Resource) - FH (effective June 7, 2023)
*  Marie Petry - Noon Supervisor - TOMS (effective June 7, 2023)
*  Sarita Rabe - 3rd Grade Teacher - LODL (effective June 9, 2023)
*  Nichole Remus - Special Education Teacher - FH (effective immediately)
*  Charles Smith - MS Swim Coach - TOMS/HOMS (effective immediately)
*  Josie Sommers - MS Swim Coach - TOMS/HOMS (effective immediately)
*  Christine Veldman - Special Ed Para (Resource) - FH (effective June 8, 2023)
Subject:
7.F.3. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Leaves as follows:
*   Denise Besser - Kids' Company Assistant - GD (medical leave - extended through June 30, 2023)
*  Jaime Chilson - 5th Grade Teacher - FH (family leave - November 27, 2023 to June 6, 2024)
*  Chuck Fleming - Custodian - FH (medical leave - extended through July 7, 2023)
*  Morgan Kelliher - Special Education Teacher - TOMS (maternity leave - October 2 to December 18, 2023)
*  Melissa McFadden - Differentiation Specialist - Dist. (other leave - reduction of .4 FTE for 2023-24 school year)
*  Cassandra Montenegro - Special Ed Para (Resource) - LODL (maternity leave - September 7 - November 2, 2023)
*  Dina Rybalko - Kids' Company Assistant - LODL (medical leave - June 22 to August 2, 2023)
Subject:
7.G. Approval of Memberships
Description:
The board is requested to approve the following 2023-24 Memberships:
*  Schools for Equity in Education (SEE)
*  MSBA, Policy Services, BoardBook
*  AMSD
*  Metro ECSU (transitioning to Brightworks)
Subject:
8. RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
Description:
No donations at this time.
Subject:
9. LAKER PRIDE | SPECIAL RECOGNITION | LAKER SHOWCASE
Subject:
9.A. We will be honoring Spring Athletics & Activities Participants & their Coaches
Description:
Teams and Individuals as follows:
Teams:
*  Boys' Lacrosse 
*  Boys' Volleyball Team 
*  Adaptive Softball Team
*  Robotics
*  Trap/Skeet Team 
Individuals:
*  Badminton
*  Boys' Track & Field
*  Girls' Track & Field
*  Synchronized Swimming
*  Speech
*  Athena Award Recipient
*  Athletes of the Year
*  Activity Student of the Year
*  All-State Choir
*  All-State Band
Subject:
10. PERSONNEL ITEMS
Description:
No additional at this time.
Subject:
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
12.A. Legislative Update
Description:
The board would like to thank our legislators for their advocacy during this past legislative session.  No board action is requested.
Subject:
12.B. Co-Curricular Year-End Report
Description:
This is a report only.  No board action is requested.
Subject:
12.C. MSHSL Membership Resolution & Video
Description:
Video
The board is requested to watch the video that will be presented and approve the resolution by roll call vote.
Subject:
12.D. Child Nutrition Update
Description:
This is an update only.  No board action is requested.
Subject:
12.E. Amend 2023-24 School Calendar
Description:
Calendar updates will be presented as follows:
*  Elementary conferences moved to February 13, 15, & 22
*  Added Juneteenth as a holiday
This is informational only.  No board action is requested.
Subject:
12.F. Approval of PLSAS Policies for Parent/Student Handbooks
Description:
The board is requested to approve the policies as presented.
Subject:
12.G. Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) Approval
Description:
Board action is requested.
Subject:
12.H. AIPAC Response Letter
Description:
The board is requested to approve the response to the letter of non-concurrence that was presented by our American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC).     According to MDE, the response letter to AIPAC needs to be written and signed by the board chair 60 days after the presentation of the vote of non-concurrence.  The presentation of non-concurrence was delivered by Ms. Erin Thin Elk, AIPAC Chair on May 8th. 60 days would be July 8th. However, MDE approved getting the letter back to AIPAC after the board meeting on July 10th.  
Subject:
13. POLICY
Subject:
13.A. POLICY UPDATE
Subject:
13.A.1. Policy 516.5:  Overdose Medication
Description:
Interim Policy 516.5 Overdose Medication was approved at the June 12, 2023 board meeting. MSBA/MDH updates will be brought to the board as we receive them.   
Subject:
13.B. FIRST READING OF POLICIES
Subject:
13.C. SECOND READING OF POLICIES
Description:
This is the second reading of policies.  Board action will take place at the August board meeting.
Subject:
13.C.1. Policy 203:  Board Operating Norms
Subject:
13.C.2. Policy 209: Code of Ethics
Subject:
13.D. BOARD POLICY APPROVAL
Description:
The following policies reflect the recent legislative changes that took effect July 1, 2023. Any other changes to these policies moving forward, will follow the normal policy committee process and timeline.  School boards are allowed to adopt these legislative changes in a single meeting.
Board action is requested.
Subject:
13.D.1. Policy 102:  Equal Educational Opportunity
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13.D.2. Policy 418:  Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
Subject:
13.D.3. Policy 419:  Tobacco-Free Environment
Subject:
13.D.4. Policy 425:  Staff Development
Subject:
13.D.5. Policy 506:  Student Discipline
Subject:
13.D.6. Policy 506.1:  Bullying Prohibition
Subject:
13.D.7. Policy 506.2:  Use of Police Resource/Liaison Officers and Building Crisis Response Teams (BCRT) to Remove Students with IEP's from School Grounds
Subject:
13.D.8. Policy 507:  Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
Description:
Changes incorporated into board policy 506.
Subject:
13.D.9. Policy 509:  Enrollment of Nonresident Students
Subject:
13.D.10. Policy 515:  Protection and Privacy of Student Records
Subject:
13.D.11. Policy 602:  Organization of School Calendar and School Day
Subject:
13.D.12. Policy 616:  School District System Accountability
Subject:
13.D.13. Policy 708:  Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
Subject:
13.D.14. Policy 709:  Student Transportation Safety Policy
Subject:
13.D.15. Policy 806:  Crisis Management Policy
Subject:
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
14.A. Superintendent Report
Subject:
14.B. Administrative Reports
Subject:
14.C. Board Reports
Subject:
15. FUTURE EVENTS
Description:
Events as follows:
*  July 24, 2023 - School Board Professional Development - DSC - 3:00 pm
Subject:
16. ADJOURN MEETING AND TRANSITION TO CLOSED MEETING
Subject:
17. CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSING NEGOTIATION STRATEGY
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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