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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. Meeting Minutes from the October 17, 2016, November 9, 2016, and November 15, 2016 School Board Meetings
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,810,532.24
V.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
VI.A. School Spotlight:  Bemidji High School Industrial Technology Department - Program Overview & Vision
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 of $1,000.00 from Ottertail Power Company, $1,000.00 from Beltrami Electric Cooperative Trust, $2,500.00 from Karvakko Engineering, PA, $500.00 from Northwest Tire, and 5 manikins valued at $545.00 from Lisa Papp-Richards and Marilyn Geller. 
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XI.A. Summary of Meeting with Grant Valley Township Board
XI.B. Bid Opening - December 8, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Board Room
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XII.A. First Reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.
XII.B. First Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R:  Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures. 
XII.C. Bemidji Area Schools 2016-2017 School Improvement & Staff Development Plans
XII.D. Enrollment Update
XII.E. John Pugleasa School Board Member Resignation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the resignation from John Pugleasa effective immediately.
XII.F. School District Clerk Position

____ was nominated by ____, seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken, ____ was duly elected to the office of District Clerk for the remainder of 2016.
XII.G. 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.
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XIII.A. Fall 2016 State Competition Participant Recognition
XIII.B. Fall 2016 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) & AIMSweb Results
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. December School Board Meeting - Monday, December 19, 2016, 4:30 p.m.  (Time change due to Bemidji High School Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.)
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Q-Comp Update
XVI.B. One District-One Book Update
XVI.C. 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 October 17, 2016, November 9, 2016, and November 15, 2016 School Board Meetings
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,810,532.24
XXII.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
XXIII.A. School Spotlight:  Bemidji High School Industrial Technology Department - Program Overview & Vision
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 of $1,000.00 from Ottertail Power Company, $1,000.00 from Beltrami Electric Cooperative Trust, $2,500.00 from Karvakko Engineering, PA, $500.00 from Northwest Tire, and 5 manikins valued at $545.00 from Lisa Papp-Richards and Marilyn Geller. 
XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XXVIII.A. Summary of Meeting with Grant Valley Township Board
XXVIII.B. Bid Opening - December 8, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Board Room
XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XXIX.A. First Reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.
XXIX.B. First Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R:  Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures. 
XXIX.C. Bemidji Area Schools 2016-2017 School Improvement & Staff Development Plans
XXIX.D. Enrollment Update
XXIX.E. John Pugleasa School Board Member Resignation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the resignation from John Pugleasa effective immediately.
XXIX.F. School District Clerk Position

____ was nominated by ____, seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken, ____ was duly elected to the office of District Clerk for the remainder of 2016.
XXIX.G. 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.
XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XXX.A. Fall 2016 State Competition Participant Recognition
XXX.B. Fall 2016 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) & AIMSweb Results
XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
XXXII.A. December School Board Meeting - Monday, December 19, 2016, 4:30 p.m.  (Time change due to Bemidji High School Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.)
XXXIII. OTHER
XXXIII.A. Q-Comp Update
XXXIII.B. One District-One Book Update
XXXIII.C. Once Around the Table
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 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. Meeting Minutes from the October 17, 2016, November 9, 2016, and November 15, 2016 School Board Meetings
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,810,532.24
Subject:
V.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VI.A. School Spotlight:  Bemidji High School Industrial Technology Department - Program Overview & Vision
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 of $1,000.00 from Ottertail Power Company, $1,000.00 from Beltrami Electric Cooperative Trust, $2,500.00 from Karvakko Engineering, PA, $500.00 from Northwest Tire, and 5 manikins valued at $545.00 from Lisa Papp-Richards and Marilyn Geller. 
Subject:
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XI.A. Summary of Meeting with Grant Valley Township Board
Subject:
XI.B. Bid Opening - December 8, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Board Room
Subject:
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XII.A. First Reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.
Subject:
XII.B. First Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R:  Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures. 
Subject:
XII.C. Bemidji Area Schools 2016-2017 School Improvement & Staff Development Plans
Subject:
XII.D. Enrollment Update
Subject:
XII.E. John Pugleasa School Board Member Resignation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the resignation from John Pugleasa effective immediately.
Subject:
XII.F. School District Clerk Position

____ was nominated by ____, seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken, ____ was duly elected to the office of District Clerk for the remainder of 2016.
Subject:
XII.G. 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:
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XIII.A. Fall 2016 State Competition Participant Recognition
Subject:
XIII.B. Fall 2016 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) & AIMSweb Results
Subject:
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. December School Board Meeting - Monday, December 19, 2016, 4:30 p.m.  (Time change due to Bemidji High School Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.)
Subject:
XVI. OTHER
Subject:
XVI.A. Q-Comp Update
Subject:
XVI.B. One District-One Book Update
Subject:
XVI.C. 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 October 17, 2016, November 9, 2016, and November 15, 2016 School Board Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,810,532.24
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
XXIII.A. School Spotlight:  Bemidji High School Industrial Technology Department - Program Overview & Vision
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 donations of $1,000.00 from Ottertail Power Company, $1,000.00 from Beltrami Electric Cooperative Trust, $2,500.00 from Karvakko Engineering, PA, $500.00 from Northwest Tire, and 5 manikins valued at $545.00 from Lisa Papp-Richards and Marilyn Geller. 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XXVIII.A. Summary of Meeting with Grant Valley Township Board
Subject:
XXVIII.B. Bid Opening - December 8, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Board Room
Subject:
XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XXIX.A. First Reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 300-90-2 - Finance:  Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.B. First Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R:  Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy and SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures. 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.C. Bemidji Area Schools 2016-2017 School Improvement & Staff Development Plans
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.D. Enrollment Update
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.E. John Pugleasa School Board Member Resignation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept the resignation from John Pugleasa effective immediately.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXIX.F. School District Clerk Position

____ was nominated by ____, seconded by ____, and upon vote being taken, ____ was duly elected to the office of District Clerk for the remainder of 2016.
Subject:
XXIX.G. 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:
XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XXX.A. Fall 2016 State Competition Participant Recognition
Attachments:
Subject:
XXX.B. Fall 2016 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) & AIMSweb Results
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XXXII.A. December School Board Meeting - Monday, December 19, 2016, 4:30 p.m.  (Time change due to Bemidji High School Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.)
Subject:
XXXIII. OTHER
Subject:
XXXIII.A. Q-Comp Update
Subject:
XXXIII.B. One District-One Book Update
Subject:
XXXIII.C. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT

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