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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. Meeting Minutes from the June 20, 2016 School Board Meeting
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,687,162.07
V.C. Request to Submit Grant Application - Voluntary Pre-K
V.D. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May School Forest
V.E. Request to Accept Grant - First National Bank Foundation
V.F. Request to Accept Grant - Neilson Foundation
V.G. Lane Advancement
V.H. Noncertified Staff Resignations
V.I. Certified Staff Appointments
V.J. Request to Submit Grant Application - Children's Therapeutic Support Services Program Grant
V.K. Release from Contract Request
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
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 donations from:  

Horace May PTO                                            $595.00
Robert Whelan                                                $4,000.00
North Country Business Products                  $2,000.00
Dr. David & Beth VanEngelenhoven             $1,000.00
Grimes Realty                                                 $500.00
Zetah Construction                                          $500.00
Richard Chernugal-MedSave Pharmacy        $500.00
S J Development LLC                                     $500.00
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XI.A. Environmental Assessment Worksheet Public Hearing - July 25, 2016
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XII.A. Indian Education Coordinator

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to employ Sonia Wadena as the indian Education Coordinator effective August 15, 2016.
XII.B. Staffing of Position

____introduced the following resolution:  

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE BENJAMIN HUGHES  

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a 1.0 FTE physical education/DAPE teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Benjamin Hughes.  

BE IT RESOLVED that a full time teaching contract be issued to Benjamin Hughes for the 2016-2017 school year.  

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor: ____, and the following voted against:____.  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.  
XII.C. Request for Staffing Addition

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the addition of a .63 FTE Early Childhood teaching position.
XII.D. School Bus Transportation Contract - Erv Blom

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the transportation contact for 2016-2017-2018 with Blom's Bus Service as presented. 
XII.E. Audit Engagement Letter FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the audit engagement letter from Miller McDonald for the 2015-2016 annual audit.
XII.F. Long Term Facilities Maintenance Program

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE TEN YEAR PLAN  

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of District No. 31, State of Minnesota, as follows:  

The School Board of School District 31 has approved the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan for its facilities for 2017-2026.  The various components of this plan are attached.    

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:_____.  And the following voted against the same: ____.    

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
XII.G. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election

____introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:    

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND CALLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION   

The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken:  

AYES:  
NOES:  
ABSENT:  
WHEREUPON said resolution declared passed and adopted.              
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XIII.A. Student Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016-2017 Student Handbooks as presented. 
XIII.B. 2016-2017 Goals Discussion
XIII.C. 2016 Summer Programs
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XIV.A. Summer Construction Projects Update
XIV.B. Responsive Classroom Training Update
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. August School Board Meeting - Monday, August 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
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. Meeting Minutes from the June 20, 2016 School Board Meeting
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,687,162.07
XXII.C. Request to Submit Grant Application - Voluntary Pre-K
XXII.D. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May School Forest
XXII.E. Request to Accept Grant - First National Bank Foundation
XXII.F. Request to Accept Grant - Neilson Foundation
XXII.G. Lane Advancement
XXII.H. Noncertified Staff Resignations
XXII.I. Certified Staff Appointments
XXII.J. Request to Submit Grant Application - Children's Therapeutic Support Services Program Grant
XXII.K. Release from Contract Request
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
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 donations from:  

Horace May PTO                                            $595.00
Robert Whelan                                                $4,000.00
North Country Business Products                  $2,000.00
Dr. David & Beth VanEngelenhoven             $1,000.00
Grimes Realty                                                 $500.00
Zetah Construction                                          $500.00
Richard Chernugal-MedSave Pharmacy        $500.00
S J Development LLC                                     $500.00
XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XXVIII.A. Environmental Assessment Worksheet Public Hearing - July 25, 2016
XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XXIX.A. Indian Education Coordinator

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to employ Sonia Wadena as the indian Education Coordinator effective August 15, 2016.
XXIX.B. Staffing of Position

____introduced the following resolution:  

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE BENJAMIN HUGHES  

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a 1.0 FTE physical education/DAPE teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Benjamin Hughes.  

BE IT RESOLVED that a full time teaching contract be issued to Benjamin Hughes for the 2016-2017 school year.  

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor: ____, and the following voted against:____.  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.  
XXIX.C. Request for Staffing Addition

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the addition of a .63 FTE Early Childhood teaching position.
XXIX.D. School Bus Transportation Contract - Erv Blom

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the transportation contact for 2016-2017-2018 with Blom's Bus Service as presented. 
XXIX.E. Audit Engagement Letter FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the audit engagement letter from Miller McDonald for the 2015-2016 annual audit.
XXIX.F. Long Term Facilities Maintenance Program

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE TEN YEAR PLAN  

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of District No. 31, State of Minnesota, as follows:  

The School Board of School District 31 has approved the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan for its facilities for 2017-2026.  The various components of this plan are attached.    

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:_____.  And the following voted against the same: ____.    

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
XXIX.G. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election

____introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:    

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND CALLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION   

The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken:  

AYES:  
NOES:  
ABSENT:  
WHEREUPON said resolution declared passed and adopted.              
XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XXX.A. Student Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016-2017 Student Handbooks as presented. 
XXX.B. 2016-2017 Goals Discussion
XXX.C. 2016 Summer Programs
XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XXXI.A. Summer Construction Projects Update
XXXI.B. Responsive Classroom Training Update
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
XXXII.A. August School Board Meeting - Monday, August 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
XXXIII. OTHER
XXXIII.A. Once Around the Table
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 18, 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. Meeting Minutes from the June 20, 2016 School Board Meeting
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,687,162.07
Subject:
V.C. Request to Submit Grant Application - Voluntary Pre-K
Subject:
V.D. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May School Forest
Subject:
V.E. Request to Accept Grant - First National Bank Foundation
Subject:
V.F. Request to Accept Grant - Neilson Foundation
Subject:
V.G. Lane Advancement
Subject:
V.H. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
V.I. Certified Staff Appointments
Subject:
V.J. Request to Submit Grant Application - Children's Therapeutic Support Services Program Grant
Subject:
V.K. Release from Contract Request
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
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 donations from:  

Horace May PTO                                            $595.00
Robert Whelan                                                $4,000.00
North Country Business Products                  $2,000.00
Dr. David & Beth VanEngelenhoven             $1,000.00
Grimes Realty                                                 $500.00
Zetah Construction                                          $500.00
Richard Chernugal-MedSave Pharmacy        $500.00
S J Development LLC                                     $500.00
Subject:
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XI.A. Environmental Assessment Worksheet Public Hearing - July 25, 2016
Subject:
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XII.A. Indian Education Coordinator

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to employ Sonia Wadena as the indian Education Coordinator effective August 15, 2016.
Subject:
XII.B. Staffing of Position

____introduced the following resolution:  

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE BENJAMIN HUGHES  

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a 1.0 FTE physical education/DAPE teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Benjamin Hughes.  

BE IT RESOLVED that a full time teaching contract be issued to Benjamin Hughes for the 2016-2017 school year.  

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor: ____, and the following voted against:____.  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.  
Subject:
XII.C. Request for Staffing Addition

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the addition of a .63 FTE Early Childhood teaching position.
Subject:
XII.D. School Bus Transportation Contract - Erv Blom

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the transportation contact for 2016-2017-2018 with Blom's Bus Service as presented. 
Subject:
XII.E. Audit Engagement Letter FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the audit engagement letter from Miller McDonald for the 2015-2016 annual audit.
Subject:
XII.F. Long Term Facilities Maintenance Program

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE TEN YEAR PLAN  

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of District No. 31, State of Minnesota, as follows:  

The School Board of School District 31 has approved the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan for its facilities for 2017-2026.  The various components of this plan are attached.    

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:_____.  And the following voted against the same: ____.    

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Subject:
XII.G. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election

____introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:    

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND CALLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION   

The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken:  

AYES:  
NOES:  
ABSENT:  
WHEREUPON said resolution declared passed and adopted.              
Subject:
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XIII.A. Student Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016-2017 Student Handbooks as presented. 
Subject:
XIII.B. 2016-2017 Goals Discussion
Subject:
XIII.C. 2016 Summer Programs
Subject:
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XIV.A. Summer Construction Projects Update
Subject:
XIV.B. Responsive Classroom Training Update
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. August School Board Meeting - Monday, August 15, 2016, 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 - 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. Meeting Minutes from the June 20, 2016 School Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,687,162.07
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.C. Request to Submit Grant Application - Voluntary Pre-K
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.D. Request to Submit Grant Application - Horace May School Forest
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.E. Request to Accept Grant - First National Bank Foundation
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.F. Request to Accept Grant - Neilson Foundation
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.G. Lane Advancement
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.H. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.I. Certified Staff Appointments
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.J. Request to Submit Grant Application - Children's Therapeutic Support Services Program Grant
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.K. Release from Contract Request
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
XXIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
XXV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
XXVI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:
XXVII. DONATIONS
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVII.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the donations from:  

Horace May PTO                                            $595.00
Robert Whelan                                                $4,000.00
North Country Business Products                  $2,000.00
Dr. David & Beth VanEngelenhoven             $1,000.00
Grimes Realty                                                 $500.00
Zetah Construction                                          $500.00
Richard Chernugal-MedSave Pharmacy        $500.00
S J Development LLC                                     $500.00
Subject:
XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XXVIII.A. Environmental Assessment Worksheet Public Hearing - July 25, 2016
Subject:
XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XXIX.A. Indian Education Coordinator

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to employ Sonia Wadena as the indian Education Coordinator effective August 15, 2016.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.B. Staffing of Position

____introduced the following resolution:  

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE BENJAMIN HUGHES  

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a 1.0 FTE physical education/DAPE teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Benjamin Hughes.  

BE IT RESOLVED that a full time teaching contract be issued to Benjamin Hughes for the 2016-2017 school year.  

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor: ____, and the following voted against:____.  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.  
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.C. Request for Staffing Addition

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the addition of a .63 FTE Early Childhood teaching position.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.D. School Bus Transportation Contract - Erv Blom

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the transportation contact for 2016-2017-2018 with Blom's Bus Service as presented. 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.E. Audit Engagement Letter FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the audit engagement letter from Miller McDonald for the 2015-2016 annual audit.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.F. Long Term Facilities Maintenance Program

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE TEN YEAR PLAN  

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of District No. 31, State of Minnesota, as follows:  

The School Board of School District 31 has approved the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten Year Plan for its facilities for 2017-2026.  The various components of this plan are attached.    

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:_____.  And the following voted against the same: ____.    

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.G. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election

____introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:    

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND CALLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION   

The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken:  

AYES:  
NOES:  
ABSENT:  
WHEREUPON said resolution declared passed and adopted.              
Attachments:
Subject:
XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XXX.A. Student Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016-2017 Student Handbooks as presented. 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXX.B. 2016-2017 Goals Discussion
Subject:
XXX.C. 2016 Summer Programs
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XXXI.A. Summer Construction Projects Update
Subject:
XXXI.B. Responsive Classroom Training Update
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XXXII.A. August School Board Meeting - Monday, August 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XXXIII. OTHER
Subject:
XXXIII.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT

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