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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - Dr. James Hess
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
IV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ________, seconded by _______, and carried (        ) to approve the following consent items:
V.A. Minutes from the April 20, 2015 School Board Meeting
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,642,549.76
V.C. Confirmation of Resignations
V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations
V.E. Request to Accept Additional Financial Award
V.F. Request to Accept Grant - Arts Project Grant Program
V.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May Inclusive Playground Project
V.H. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC
V.I. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School National Speech Competition
V.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School Knowledge Bowl
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
VI.A. School Spotlight:  College in the High School Courses
VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
X. DONATIONS
X.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the donation of $500.00 from the Bemidji Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.
XI. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XI.A. Budget Projection 2015-2016
XI.B. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2015-2016 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District #31, County of Beltrami, State of Minnesota, delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in Minnesota Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bemidji High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.  

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the “Why We Play” video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.  

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided by law.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:                  
NOES:                   
ABSENT:                

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
XI.C. Dakota State University Student Teaching Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged it adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES WITH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Dakota State University for the purpose of providing student teaching experiences for students from Dakota State University.  This contract will remain in effect until either party notifies the other of its desire to terminate the agreement.  

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute such agreement.   The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the above resolution was declared passed and adopted.
XI.D. Resolution Designating Identified Official with Authority to Access MDE External User Access Recertification System

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXTERNAL USER ACCESS RECERTIFICATION SECURE SYSTEMS AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, MDE’s External User Access Recertification System is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to access statewide testing and graduation information.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Kathy Palm is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education Secure Systems information. This School Board action will be forwarded to the Minnesota Department of Education as a matter of record.  

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, designates Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for External User Access Recertification System related to the testing and graduation information of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji Area Schools.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
XII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XII.A. Credit Requirements for Bemidji District Diploma and Approval of First Reading of Revised SBR 400-30-7

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 400-30-7. 
XIII. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XIV. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XIV.A. New Elementary School Name

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of the name for the new elementary school to Gene Dillon Elementary School.
XIV.B. Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting Results
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. BHS National Honor Society Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:30 p.m.
XV.B. BHS Senior Awards Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
XV.C. BHS Graduation - Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
XV.D. Special School Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2015
XV.E. June School Board Meeting - Monday, June 15, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
XVIII. CALL TO ORDER
XIX. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - Dr. James Hess
XX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
XXI. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
XXII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ________, seconded by _______, and carried (        ) to approve the following consent items:
XXII.A. Minutes from the April 20, 2015 School Board Meeting
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,642,549.76
XXII.C. Confirmation of Resignations
XXII.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations
XXII.E. Request to Accept Additional Financial Award
XXII.F. Request to Accept Grant - Arts Project Grant Program
XXII.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May Inclusive Playground Project
XXII.H. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC
XXII.I. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School National Speech Competition
XXII.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School Knowledge Bowl
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
XXIII.A. School Spotlight:  College in the High School Courses
XXIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
XXV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
XXVI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
XXVII. DONATIONS
XXVII.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the donation of $500.00 from the Bemidji Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.
XXVIII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XXVIII.A. Budget Projection 2015-2016
XXVIII.B. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2015-2016 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District #31, County of Beltrami, State of Minnesota, delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in Minnesota Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bemidji High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.  

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the “Why We Play” video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.  

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided by law.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:                  
NOES:                   
ABSENT:                

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
XXVIII.C. Dakota State University Student Teaching Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged it adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES WITH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Dakota State University for the purpose of providing student teaching experiences for students from Dakota State University.  This contract will remain in effect until either party notifies the other of its desire to terminate the agreement.  

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute such agreement.   The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the above resolution was declared passed and adopted.
XXVIII.D. Resolution Designating Identified Official with Authority to Access MDE External User Access Recertification System

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXTERNAL USER ACCESS RECERTIFICATION SECURE SYSTEMS AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, MDE’s External User Access Recertification System is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to access statewide testing and graduation information.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Kathy Palm is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education Secure Systems information. This School Board action will be forwarded to the Minnesota Department of Education as a matter of record.  

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, designates Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for External User Access Recertification System related to the testing and graduation information of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji Area Schools.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
XXIX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XXIX.A. Credit Requirements for Bemidji District Diploma and Approval of First Reading of Revised SBR 400-30-7

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 400-30-7. 
XXX. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XXXI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XXXI.A. New Elementary School Name

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of the name for the new elementary school to Gene Dillon Elementary School.
XXXI.B. Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting Results
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
XXXII.A. BHS National Honor Society Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:30 p.m.
XXXII.B. BHS Senior Awards Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
XXXII.C. BHS Graduation - Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
XXXII.D. Special School Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2015
XXXII.E. June School Board Meeting - Monday, June 15, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
XXXIII. OTHER
XXXIII.A. Once Around the Table
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM - School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - Dr. James Hess
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
Subject:
IV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ________, seconded by _______, and carried (        ) to approve the following consent items:
Subject:
V.A. Minutes from the April 20, 2015 School Board Meeting
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,642,549.76
Subject:
V.C. Confirmation of Resignations
Subject:
V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
V.E. Request to Accept Additional Financial Award
Subject:
V.F. Request to Accept Grant - Arts Project Grant Program
Subject:
V.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May Inclusive Playground Project
Subject:
V.H. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC
Subject:
V.I. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School National Speech Competition
Subject:
V.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School Knowledge Bowl
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VI.A. School Spotlight:  College in the High School Courses
Subject:
VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:
X. DONATIONS
Subject:
X.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the donation of $500.00 from the Bemidji Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.
Subject:
XI. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XI.A. Budget Projection 2015-2016
Subject:
XI.B. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2015-2016 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District #31, County of Beltrami, State of Minnesota, delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in Minnesota Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bemidji High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.  

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the “Why We Play” video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.  

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided by law.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:                  
NOES:                   
ABSENT:                

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
Subject:
XI.C. Dakota State University Student Teaching Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged it adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES WITH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Dakota State University for the purpose of providing student teaching experiences for students from Dakota State University.  This contract will remain in effect until either party notifies the other of its desire to terminate the agreement.  

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute such agreement.   The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the above resolution was declared passed and adopted.
Subject:
XI.D. Resolution Designating Identified Official with Authority to Access MDE External User Access Recertification System

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXTERNAL USER ACCESS RECERTIFICATION SECURE SYSTEMS AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, MDE’s External User Access Recertification System is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to access statewide testing and graduation information.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Kathy Palm is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education Secure Systems information. This School Board action will be forwarded to the Minnesota Department of Education as a matter of record.  

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, designates Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for External User Access Recertification System related to the testing and graduation information of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji Area Schools.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
Subject:
XII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XII.A. Credit Requirements for Bemidji District Diploma and Approval of First Reading of Revised SBR 400-30-7

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 400-30-7. 
Subject:
XIII. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XIV. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XIV.A. New Elementary School Name

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of the name for the new elementary school to Gene Dillon Elementary School.
Subject:
XIV.B. Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting Results
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. BHS National Honor Society Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:30 p.m.
Subject:
XV.B. BHS Senior Awards Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
XV.C. BHS Graduation - Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Subject:
XV.D. Special School Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2015
Subject:
XV.E. June School Board Meeting - Monday, June 15, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XVI. OTHER
Subject:
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
XVIII. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
XIX. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - Dr. James Hess
Subject:
XX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
Subject:
XXI. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
XXII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ________, seconded by _______, and carried (        ) to approve the following consent items:
Subject:
XXII.A. Minutes from the April 20, 2015 School Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,642,549.76
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.C. Confirmation of Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.E. Request to Accept Additional Financial Award
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.F. Request to Accept Grant - Arts Project Grant Program
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May Inclusive Playground Project
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.H. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.I. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School National Speech Competition
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School Knowledge Bowl
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
XXIII.A. School Spotlight:  College in the High School Courses
Subject:
XXIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
XXV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
XXVI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:
XXVII. DONATIONS
Subject:
XXVII.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the donation of $500.00 from the Bemidji Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XXVIII.A. Budget Projection 2015-2016
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII.B. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2015-2016 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District #31, County of Beltrami, State of Minnesota, delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in Minnesota Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bemidji High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.  

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the “Why We Play” video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.  

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided by law.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:                  
NOES:                   
ABSENT:                

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII.C. Dakota State University Student Teaching Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged it adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES WITH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Dakota State University for the purpose of providing student teaching experiences for students from Dakota State University.  This contract will remain in effect until either party notifies the other of its desire to terminate the agreement.  

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute such agreement.   The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the above resolution was declared passed and adopted.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII.D. Resolution Designating Identified Official with Authority to Access MDE External User Access Recertification System

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXTERNAL USER ACCESS RECERTIFICATION SECURE SYSTEMS AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, MDE’s External User Access Recertification System is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to access statewide testing and graduation information.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Kathy Palm is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education Secure Systems information. This School Board action will be forwarded to the Minnesota Department of Education as a matter of record.  

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, designates Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for External User Access Recertification System related to the testing and graduation information of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji Area Schools.  

The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:  

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XXIX.A. Credit Requirements for Bemidji District Diploma and Approval of First Reading of Revised SBR 400-30-7

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 400-30-7. 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXX. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XXXI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XXXI.A. New Elementary School Name

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of the name for the new elementary school to Gene Dillon Elementary School.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXI.B. Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting Results
Subject:
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XXXII.A. BHS National Honor Society Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:30 p.m.
Subject:
XXXII.B. BHS Senior Awards Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
XXXII.C. BHS Graduation - Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Subject:
XXXII.D. Special School Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2015
Subject:
XXXII.E. June School Board Meeting - Monday, June 15, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XXXIII. OTHER
Subject:
XXXIII.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT

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