Projector: December 19, 2016 at 4:30 PM - School Board Meeting

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 November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting

V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34

V.C. Teacher Seniority List

V.D. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

V.E. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

V.F. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council

VI. SPECIAL TOPICS

VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

X. DONATIONS

XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING

XI.A. Bid Opening

XI.B. City Council Meeting Update

XI.C. Construction Budget

XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

XII.A. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE

WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and

WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and

WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions.

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

XII.B. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.

XII.C. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement

________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program;

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. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS

XIII.A. ALICE Program Update

XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

XV. UPCOMING EVENTS

XV.A. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017

XV.B. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)

XV.C. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017

XVI. OTHER

XVI.A. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing

XVI.B. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.

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:

XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS

XXIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

XXV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

XXVI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

XXVII. DONATIONS

XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING

XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS

XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS

XXXIII. OTHER

XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT

XXXV. CALL TO ORDER

XXXVI. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS

XXXVII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the agenda.

XXXVIII. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA

XXXIX. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the following Consent items:

XXXIX.A. Meeting Minutes from the November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting

XXXIX.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34

XXXIX.C. Teacher Seniority List

XXXIX.D. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

XXXIX.E. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

XXXIX.F. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council

XL. SPECIAL TOPICS

XLI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

XLII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

XLIII. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

XLIV. DONATIONS

XLV. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING

XLV.A. Bid Opening

XLV.B. City Council Meeting Update

XLV.C. Construction Budget

XLVI. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

XLVI.A. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE

WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and

WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and

WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions.

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

XLVI.B. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.

XLVI.C. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement

________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program;

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.

XLVII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS

XLVII.A. ALICE Program Update

XLVIII. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

XLIX. UPCOMING EVENTS

XLIX.A. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017

XLIX.B. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)

XLIX.C. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017

L. OTHER

L.A. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing

L.B. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.

LI. ADJOURNMENT

LII. CALL TO ORDER

LIII. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS

LIV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the agenda.

LV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA

LVI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the following Consent items:

LVI.A. Meeting Minutes from the November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting

LVI.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34

LVI.C. Teacher Seniority List

LVI.D. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

LVI.E. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

LVI.F. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council

LVI.G. Meeting Minutes from the November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting

LVI.H. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34

LVI.I. Teacher Seniority List

LVI.J. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures

LVI.K. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

LVI.L. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council

LVII. SPECIAL TOPICS

LVIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

LIX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

LX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

LXI. DONATIONS

LXII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING

LXII.A. Bid Opening

LXII.B. City Council Meeting Update

LXII.C. Construction Budget

LXII.D. Bid Opening

LXII.E. City Council Meeting Update

LXII.F. Construction Budget

LXIII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

LXIII.A. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE

WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and

WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and

WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions.

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

LXIII.B. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.

LXIII.C. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement

________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program;

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.

LXIII.D. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE

WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and

WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and

WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions.

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

LXIII.E. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.

LXIII.F. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement

________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program;

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.

LXIV. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS

LXIV.A. ALICE Program Update

LXIV.B. ALICE Program Update

LXV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

LXVI. UPCOMING EVENTS

LXVI.A. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017

LXVI.B. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)

LXVI.C. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017

LXVI.D. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017

LXVI.E. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)

LXVI.F. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017

LXVII. OTHER

LXVII.A. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing

LXVII.B. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.

LXVII.C. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing

LXVII.D. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.

LXVIII. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda Item

Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting:	December 19, 2016 at 4:30 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 November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting
Subject:	V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34
Subject:	V.C. Teacher Seniority List
Subject:	V.D. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures
Subject:	V.E. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
Subject:	V.F. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council
Subject:	VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:	VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:	VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:	IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:	X. DONATIONS
Subject:	XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:	XI.A. Bid Opening
Subject:	XI.B. City Council Meeting Update
Subject:	XI.C. Construction Budget
Subject:	XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:	XII.A. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions ____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits; BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Subject:	XII.B. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.
Subject:	XII.C. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement ________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program; 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. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:	XIII.A. ALICE Program Update
Subject:	XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:	XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:	XV.A. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017
Subject:	XV.B. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)
Subject:	XV.C. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
Subject:	XVI. OTHER
Subject:	XVI.A. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing
Subject:	XVI.B. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.
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:	XXIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:	XXIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:	XXV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:	XXVI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:	XXVII. DONATIONS
Subject:	XXVIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:	XXIX. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:	XXX. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:	XXXI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:	XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:	XXXIII. OTHER
Subject:	XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:	XXXV. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:	XXXVI. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
Subject:	XXXVII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the agenda.
Subject:	XXXVIII. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:	XXXIX. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the following Consent items:
Subject:	XXXIX.A. Meeting Minutes from the November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting
Attachments: Minutes November 21, 2016 Minutes November 21, 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XXXIX.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34
Attachments: Current Bills & Special Checks Current Bills & Special Checks 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XXXIX.C. Teacher Seniority List
Attachments: SENIORITY LIST SENIORITY LIST 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM COVER COVER 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM TEACHER SR LIST 2016-17 TEACHER SR LIST 2016-17 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XXXIX.D. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures
Attachments: Teacher Eval Policy REVISED 2nd Reading DEC 2016 Teacher Eval Policy REVISED 2nd Reading DEC 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM SBR 200-10-2 Teacher Evaluation DEC 2016 SBR 200-10-2 Teacher Evaluation DEC 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM SBR 200-10-2R DECEMBER 2016 SBR 200-10-2R DECEMBER 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XXXIX.E. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
Attachments: Cover Letter 300-90-2 Cover Letter 300-90-2 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM SBR 300-90-2 SBR 300-90-2 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XXXIX.F. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council
Attachments: Request to accept grant-BMS Region 2 Arts Request to accept grant-BMS Region 2 Arts 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XL. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:	XLI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:	XLII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:	XLIII. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:	XLIV. DONATIONS
Subject:	XLV. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:	XLV.A. Bid Opening
Subject:	XLV.B. City Council Meeting Update
Subject:	XLV.C. Construction Budget
Attachments: Gene Dillon Elem Gene Dillon Elem 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XLVI. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:	XLVI.A. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions ____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits; BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Attachments: DECEMBER REDUCTIONS OF POSITIONS & PROGRAMS DECEMBER REDUCTIONS OF POSITIONS & PROGRAMS 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XLVI.B. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.
Attachments: WBWF Summary 2016 Board Letter WBWF Summary 2016 Board Letter 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM Bemidji 2016 WBWF Summary Bemidji 2016 WBWF Summary 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XLVI.C. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement ________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program; 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: Mayville Clinical Exp Agreement Mayville Clinical Exp Agreement 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	XLVII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:	XLVII.A. ALICE Program Update
Subject:	XLVIII. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:	XLIX. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:	XLIX.A. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017
Subject:	XLIX.B. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)
Subject:	XLIX.C. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
Subject:	L. OTHER
Subject:	L.A. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing
Attachments: TNT Hearing 16pay17 TNT Hearing 16pay17 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	L.B. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.
Attachments: Final Levy Changes Pay 2017 Final Levy Changes Pay 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM FINAL LEVY PAY 2017 FINAL LEVY PAY 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM LEVY CERT PAY 2017 LEVY CERT PAY 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LI. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:	LII. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:	LIII. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
Subject:	LIV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the agenda.
Subject:	LV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:	LVI. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the following Consent items:
Subject:	LVI.A. Meeting Minutes from the November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting
Subject:	LVI.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34
Subject:	LVI.C. Teacher Seniority List
Subject:	LVI.D. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures
Subject:	LVI.E. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
Subject:	LVI.F. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council
Subject:	LVI.G. Meeting Minutes from the November 21, 2016 School Board Meeting
Attachments: Minutes November 21, 2016 Minutes November 21, 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Minutes November 21, 2016 Minutes November 21, 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LVI.H. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $4,078,323.34
Attachments: Current Bills & Special Checks Current Bills & Special Checks 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Current Bills & Special Checks Current Bills & Special Checks 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LVI.I. Teacher Seniority List
Attachments: SENIORITY LIST SENIORITY LIST 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM COVER COVER 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM TEACHER SR LIST 2016-17 TEACHER SR LIST 2016-17 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM SENIORITY LIST SENIORITY LIST 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM COVER COVER 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM TEACHER SR LIST 2016-17 TEACHER SR LIST 2016-17 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LVI.J. Second Reading of Revised SBR 200-10-2: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Policy & SBR 200-10-2R: Personnel - Teacher Evaluation Program Administrative Procedures
Attachments: Teacher Eval Policy REVISED 2nd Reading DEC 2016 Teacher Eval Policy REVISED 2nd Reading DEC 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM SBR 200-10-2 Teacher Evaluation DEC 2016 SBR 200-10-2 Teacher Evaluation DEC 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM SBR 200-10-2R DECEMBER 2016 SBR 200-10-2R DECEMBER 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Teacher Eval Policy REVISED 2nd Reading DEC 2016 Teacher Eval Policy REVISED 2nd Reading DEC 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM SBR 200-10-2 Teacher Evaluation DEC 2016 SBR 200-10-2 Teacher Evaluation DEC 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM SBR 200-10-2R DECEMBER 2016 SBR 200-10-2R DECEMBER 2016 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LVI.K. Second Reading and Adoption of SBR 300-90-2: Finance - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
Attachments: Cover Letter 300-90-2 Cover Letter 300-90-2 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM SBR 300-90-2 SBR 300-90-2 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Cover Letter 300-90-2 Cover Letter 300-90-2 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM SBR 300-90-2 SBR 300-90-2 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LVI.L. Request to Accept Grant - Region 2 Arts Council
Attachments: Request to accept grant-BMS Region 2 Arts Request to accept grant-BMS Region 2 Arts 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Request to accept grant-BMS Region 2 Arts Request to accept grant-BMS Region 2 Arts 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LVII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:	LVIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:	LIX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:	LX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:	LXI. DONATIONS
Subject:	LXII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:	LXII.A. Bid Opening
Subject:	LXII.B. City Council Meeting Update
Subject:	LXII.C. Construction Budget
Subject:	LXII.D. Bid Opening
Subject:	LXII.E. City Council Meeting Update
Subject:	LXII.F. Construction Budget
Attachments: Gene Dillon Elem Gene Dillon Elem 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Gene Dillon Elem Gene Dillon Elem 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LXIII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:	LXIII.A. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions ____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits; BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Subject:	LXIII.B. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.
Subject:	LXIII.C. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement ________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program; 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:	LXIII.D. Potential Reduction in Programs and Positions ____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district may dictate that the School Board must consider a possible reduction in expenditures, and WHEREAS, shifts in elementary and secondary student participation might cause discontinuance of positions and/or curtailment of programs, and WHEREAS, a determination must be made concerning which teachers’ contracts must be terminated and not renewed, and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits; BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the school district and reduce expenditures; and make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Attachments: DECEMBER REDUCTIONS OF POSITIONS & PROGRAMS DECEMBER REDUCTIONS OF POSITIONS & PROGRAMS 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM DECEMBER REDUCTIONS OF POSITIONS & PROGRAMS DECEMBER REDUCTIONS OF POSITIONS & PROGRAMS 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LXIII.E. 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Summary.
Attachments: WBWF Summary 2016 Board Letter WBWF Summary 2016 Board Letter 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Bemidji 2016 WBWF Summary Bemidji 2016 WBWF Summary 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM WBWF Summary 2016 Board Letter WBWF Summary 2016 Board Letter 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM Bemidji 2016 WBWF Summary Bemidji 2016 WBWF Summary 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LXIII.F. Mayville State University Student Teaching Agreement ________ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Mayville State University for the purpose of providing field and clinical experiences/student teaching experiences for students enrolled in such program; 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: Mayville Clinical Exp Agreement Mayville Clinical Exp Agreement 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Mayville Clinical Exp Agreement Mayville Clinical Exp Agreement 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LXIV. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:	LXIV.A. ALICE Program Update
Subject:	LXIV.B. ALICE Program Update
Subject:	LXV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:	LXVI. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:	LXVI.A. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017
Subject:	LXVI.B. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)
Subject:	LXVI.C. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
Subject:	LXVI.D. Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference - January 11-13, 2017
Subject:	LXVI.E. January School Board Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., (Date change due to Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observance)
Subject:	LXVI.F. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
Subject:	LXVII. OTHER
Subject:	LXVII.A. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing
Subject:	LXVII.B. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.
Subject:	LXVII.C. 6:00 p.m. - Truth in Taxation Hearing
Attachments: TNT Hearing 16pay17 TNT Hearing 16pay17 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM TNT Hearing 16pay17 TNT Hearing 16pay17 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LXVII.D. 2016 Payable 2017 Levy Certification The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried ( ) to approve the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy Certification at $10,845,871.07.
Attachments: Final Levy Changes Pay 2017 Final Levy Changes Pay 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM FINAL LEVY PAY 2017 FINAL LEVY PAY 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM LEVY CERT PAY 2017 LEVY CERT PAY 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:18 PM Final Levy Changes Pay 2017 Final Levy Changes Pay 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM FINAL LEVY PAY 2017 FINAL LEVY PAY 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM LEVY CERT PAY 2017 LEVY CERT PAY 2017 2/6/2017 at 3:19 PM
Subject:	LXVIII. ADJOURNMENT

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