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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT 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 February 22, 2016 School Board Meeting
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,203,315.24
V.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
V.D. Confirmation of Resignations
V.E. Second Reading of SBR 200-70-3: Wellness Pilot Program Personnel Policy
V.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 700-90-3R: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
V.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Maker Spaces
V.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Karvakko Engineering
V.I. Request to Accept Grant - Educate and Inspire Grant
V.J. JROTC Instructor
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
VI.A. Lincoln Elementary School American Indian Night
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 $2,004.98 from EAPC Architects Engineers.
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XI.A. New School Update
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XII.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the second reading and adoption of revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar Option C.
XII.B. Tentative Agreement with the Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit for 2015-2017

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the provisions of SBR 200-20-1, the employment agreement between Independent School District No. 31 and the MSEA for Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Employees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
XII.C. Budget Projections for 2016
XII.D. Bids for School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the bid of North Central Bus in the amount of $401.166.20 for four buses.
XII.E. Capital Projects Schedule for Summer 2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Capital Projects Schedule as presented.
XII.F. Release from Contract Request

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to release Lydia Pietruszewski, Bemidji High School science teacher, from her 2015-16 contract effective March 3, 2016.
XII.G. Resignation of Administrative Staff Member

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the retirement of Brent Colligan, effective June 30, 2016.
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XIII.A. State Competition Participant Recognition - Winter 2015-2016
XIII.B. University of North Dakota Affiliation Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective January 1, 2016 until June 30, 2019.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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.
XIII.C. Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorandum of Agreement for Student Training Experience/Internship

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TRAINING EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective March 15, 2016 through March 14, 2021.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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.
XIII.D. Approval of Special Education Extended Year Programs

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Special Education Extended School Year Programs.
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. April School Board Meeting - Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
XV.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - April 6, 2016
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
XVI.B. Schedule School Board Special Meeting/Work Session
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
XVIII. CALL TO ORDER
XIX. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT 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 February 22, 2016 School Board Meeting
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,203,315.24
XXII.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
XXII.D. Confirmation of Resignations
XXII.E. Second Reading of SBR 200-70-3: Wellness Pilot Program Personnel Policy
XXII.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 700-90-3R: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
XXII.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Maker Spaces
XXII.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Karvakko Engineering
XXII.I. Request to Accept Grant - Educate and Inspire Grant
XXII.J. JROTC Instructor
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
XXIII.A. Lincoln Elementary School American Indian Night
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 $2,004.98 from EAPC Architects Engineers.
XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XXVIII.A. New School Update
XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XXIX.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the second reading and adoption of revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar Option C.
XXIX.B. Tentative Agreement with the Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit for 2015-2017

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the provisions of SBR 200-20-1, the employment agreement between Independent School District No. 31 and the MSEA for Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Employees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
XXIX.C. Budget Projections for 2016
XXIX.D. Bids for School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the bid of North Central Bus in the amount of $401.166.20 for four buses.
XXIX.E. Capital Projects Schedule for Summer 2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Capital Projects Schedule as presented.
XXIX.F. Release from Contract Request

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to release Lydia Pietruszewski, Bemidji High School science teacher, from her 2015-16 contract effective March 3, 2016.
XXIX.G. Resignation of Administrative Staff Member

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the retirement of Brent Colligan, effective June 30, 2016.
XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XXX.A. State Competition Participant Recognition - Winter 2015-2016
XXX.B. University of North Dakota Affiliation Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective January 1, 2016 until June 30, 2019.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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.
XXX.C. Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorandum of Agreement for Student Training Experience/Internship

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TRAINING EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective March 15, 2016 through March 14, 2021.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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.
XXX.D. Approval of Special Education Extended Year Programs

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Special Education Extended School Year Programs.
XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
XXXII.A. April School Board Meeting - Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
XXXII.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - April 6, 2016
XXXIII. OTHER
XXXIII.A. Once Around the Table
XXXIII.B. Schedule School Board Special Meeting/Work Session
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 21, 2016 at 6:30 PM - School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT 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 February 22, 2016 School Board Meeting
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,203,315.24
Subject:
V.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
V.D. Confirmation of Resignations
Subject:
V.E. Second Reading of SBR 200-70-3: Wellness Pilot Program Personnel Policy
Subject:
V.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 700-90-3R: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
Subject:
V.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Maker Spaces
Subject:
V.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Karvakko Engineering
Subject:
V.I. Request to Accept Grant - Educate and Inspire Grant
Subject:
V.J. JROTC Instructor
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VI.A. Lincoln Elementary School American Indian Night
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 $2,004.98 from EAPC Architects Engineers.
Subject:
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XI.A. New School Update
Subject:
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XII.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the second reading and adoption of revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar Option C.
Subject:
XII.B. Tentative Agreement with the Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit for 2015-2017

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the provisions of SBR 200-20-1, the employment agreement between Independent School District No. 31 and the MSEA for Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Employees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
Subject:
XII.C. Budget Projections for 2016
Subject:
XII.D. Bids for School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the bid of North Central Bus in the amount of $401.166.20 for four buses.
Subject:
XII.E. Capital Projects Schedule for Summer 2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Capital Projects Schedule as presented.
Subject:
XII.F. Release from Contract Request

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to release Lydia Pietruszewski, Bemidji High School science teacher, from her 2015-16 contract effective March 3, 2016.
Subject:
XII.G. Resignation of Administrative Staff Member

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the retirement of Brent Colligan, effective June 30, 2016.
Subject:
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XIII.A. State Competition Participant Recognition - Winter 2015-2016
Subject:
XIII.B. University of North Dakota Affiliation Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective January 1, 2016 until June 30, 2019.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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:
XIII.C. Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorandum of Agreement for Student Training Experience/Internship

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TRAINING EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective March 15, 2016 through March 14, 2021.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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:
XIII.D. Approval of Special Education Extended Year Programs

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Special Education Extended School Year Programs.
Subject:
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. April School Board Meeting - Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XV.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - April 6, 2016
Subject:
XVI. OTHER
Subject:
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XVI.B. Schedule School Board Special Meeting/Work Session
Subject:
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
XVIII. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
XIX. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT 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 February 22, 2016 School Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,203,315.24
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.D. Confirmation of Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.E. Second Reading of SBR 200-70-3: Wellness Pilot Program Personnel Policy
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 700-90-3R: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Maker Spaces
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Karvakko Engineering
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.I. Request to Accept Grant - Educate and Inspire Grant
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.J. JROTC Instructor
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
XXIII.A. Lincoln Elementary School American Indian Night
Attachments:
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 $2,004.98 from EAPC Architects Engineers.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XXVIII.A. New School Update
Subject:
XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XXIX.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the second reading and adoption of revised SBR 400-90-3: 2016-2017 School Calendar Option C.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.B. Tentative Agreement with the Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit for 2015-2017

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the provisions of SBR 200-20-1, the employment agreement between Independent School District No. 31 and the MSEA for Secretarial-Clerical and Paraprofessional Employees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.C. Budget Projections for 2016
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.D. Bids for School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the bid of North Central Bus in the amount of $401.166.20 for four buses.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.E. Capital Projects Schedule for Summer 2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Capital Projects Schedule as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.F. Release from Contract Request

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to release Lydia Pietruszewski, Bemidji High School science teacher, from her 2015-16 contract effective March 3, 2016.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.G. Resignation of Administrative Staff Member

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the retirement of Brent Colligan, effective June 30, 2016.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XXX.A. State Competition Participant Recognition - Winter 2015-2016
Attachments:
Subject:
XXX.B. University of North Dakota Affiliation Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective January 1, 2016 until June 30, 2019.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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:
XXX.C. Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorandum of Agreement for Student Training Experience/Internship

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT TRAINING EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO  

WHEREAS, Bemidji Area Schools is committed to the professional education and training of education students and is willing to assist in their education by providing opportunities to complete a field experiences effective March 15, 2016 through March 14, 2021.  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson hereby is 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:
XXX.D. Approval of Special Education Extended Year Programs

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016 Special Education Extended School Year Programs.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XXXII.A. April School Board Meeting - Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XXXII.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - April 6, 2016
Subject:
XXXIII. OTHER
Subject:
XXXIII.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XXXIII.B. Schedule School Board Special Meeting/Work Session
Subject:
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT

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