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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
III. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
III.A. Elections

1.      Chairperson Jeff Haack Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.  

2.      Vice Chairperson – Chairperson ________ Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

3.      Clerk          

 ________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

4.      Treasurer           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (        ) to authorize Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, to perform the duties of Treasurer of the School Board.
III.B. Other Organizational Considerations

1.      School Board Member Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by School Board Members for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per month.   

2.      School Board Chairperson Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Chairperson for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

3.      Table Negotiator Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Table Negotiators for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

4.      Regular Monthly Meetings – Date and Time           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) that the regular meeting of the Board of Education be held on the ____ of the ____, at ____ p.m., in the District Office Board Room.  Special Meetings shall be held as needed.  

5.      Enabling Act           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) establishing the Enabling Act for the guidance of the Superintendent as follows:  

a.      to maintain a Petty Cash Fund of $100 for various small expenditures, which are required from time-to-time and which by the nature, would make it inconvenient to go through regular channels of the Board.  The Director of Business Services is appointed as custodian of this fund;
b.      to certify payment of membership in state and national organizations whose functions support the educational program;
c.      to certify reimbursement for expenses of School Board Members, the Superintendent, and other school personnel to such state and national meetings as it may seem advisable to attend;
d.      call the officers of the Board as a special committee on ways and means between regular Board Meetings on the Superintendent’s own initiative or at the request of a Member of the Board;
e.      to employ/discharge nonlicensed personnel, to certify wages and salaries from payment in accordance with schedules adopted by the Board, and to administer the provisions of the negotiated agreements;
f.       to accept employee resignations when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
g.      to certify to the officers for their facsimile signatures such items as:

(1)    payment of items covered by contract with the Board of Education,
(2)    payment of emergency bills in which it appears that financial loss or hardship will follow if there is a delay in payment,
(3)    payment of bills carrying penalties or discount,
(4)    payment of regular or reoccurring bills;

h.      to lease, purchase and contract for goods and services within the budget as approved by the Board, provided that any transaction in an amount of which bids are required must first be specifically authorized by the Board and fulfill all other applicable requirements of Minnesota Statute.  Under the provisions of M.S. 123B.52, Subd. 1, the Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
i.       to make short-term investments of surplus current funds in legally approved securities.  The Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
j.       to transfer monies on a continuing basis from a fund receiving a service or supply to another fund granting the services or supply.  This authorization shall include only those transfers that are for supplies or services;
k.      to conduct day-to-day operations of the district, not specifically covered above, in accordance with the terms of the Superintendent’s contract, Board Policy, and appropriate state and federal status;
l.       pursuant to M.S. 123B.02, Subd. 18, the School Board authorizes the Director of Business Services to make payment of claims prior to Board approval and requires that payments made prior to the Board approval be acted upon at the next Board meeting;
m.     delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to make electronic transfers and approve electronic transfers made by other initiators;
n.      to sign grants on behalf of the school district when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
o.      to delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to refinance existing bonds when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
p.      to authorize the Director of Business Services to enter into emergency management agreements with organizations in the county, including the American Red Cross, in emergency situations;
q.         to authorize the Superintendent to accept donations with a value of up to $500 on behalf of the Board. 
III.C. Depository Resolution

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION  

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Directors of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Beltrami and Hubbard Counties, Minnesota, at a meeting held on January 23, 2017, do hereby designate as depositories of district funds those national, insured state banks or thrift institutions as defined in 51A.54, Subdivision 23, and the MSDLAF family of accounts for a period beginning the 31st of January 2017, and ending on the 30th of January 2018.   

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with M.S. 123B.14. Subdivision 3, the Treasurer is authorized to exercise the powers of this governing body in designating the depositories of such funds.  This authorization is subject to the right to said Board of Directors to modify, vacate, or revoke at any time.   

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted. 
IV. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
VI. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (     ) to approve the following Consent items:
VII.A. Meeting Minutes from the December 14, 2016 and December 19, 2016 School Board Meetings
VII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,327,619.16
VII.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
VII.D. Confirmation of Resignation
VII.E. Request for Extended Leave:  Gretchen Nordquist
VII.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
VII.G. Request to Accept Grant - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
VII.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Midwest Dairy Council
VII.I. Request to Accept Grant - Midwest Dairy Council
VII.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji Middle School Minnesota State Vex Robotics Championship
VII.K. Request to Submit Grant Application - CenturyLink Teachers and Technology Program
VIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
VIII.A. Annual Audits - FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and the vote was (    ) to approve the FY 2015-2016 annual audits as presented.
IX. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
XI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
XII. DONATIONS
XIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XIII.A. Gene Dillon School Bid Recommendations

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Gene Dillon School Bids in the amount of $20,465,034 as presented.
XIV. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XIV.A. Otter Tail Power Conservation Improvement Program Rebate
XIV.B. Award Legal Advertising Quotation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) awarding the quotation for legal advertising for 2017 to The Bemidji Pioneer in the amount of $5.85 S.A.U. for the first insertion and $5.25 S.A.U. for subsequent insertions.
XIV.C. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Title I & P.L. 81-874 Impact Aid

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TITLE I & IMPACT AID PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO     

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in the Title I and Impact Aid programs;  

WHEREAS, these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to Title I and Impact Aid; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

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 passed and adopted.
XIV.D. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Various Federal Programs

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING VARIOUS FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO  

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in various programs available through the federal government; and  

WHEREAS, each of these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Stephanie Hubbard, Director of Special Education, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to the following federal programs; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

Federal Funds for Special Education, IDEIA 2004, Public Law 105-17
Federal Flow-Through Funds
Federal Preschool Initiative Funds
Flow-Through Personnel Development 3-21
Preschool Incentive Personnel Development 3-5
Federal Low Incidence Discretionary
Federal Part C Infants and Toddlers
Federal IEIC Committees
Federal Early Intervention Family Services
Development of Coordinated Services
Federal Splinter Funds Federal Discretionary CSPD Regional
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Limited English Proficient
Early Intervening Funds  

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 passed and adopted:
XIV.E. Part B, Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Authorization

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION PART B MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVS AUTHORIZATION  

WHEREAS, SERVS Financial is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to submit grant applications and create budgets, approve transactions, request fund reimbursement, or simply view grant applications and the budget management process.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Chris Leinen is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Financial 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 Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for SERVS Financial Information related to the operations 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. 
XIV.F. 2016-2017 Indian Education Policies and Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Bemidji Area Schools Indian Education Policies and Procedures as written.
XV. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XVI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XVII. UPCOMING EVENTS
XVII.A. February School Board Meeting - Monday, February 27, 2017, 6:30 p.m. (Date change due to Presidents' Day Holiday Observance)
XVII.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
XVIII. OTHER
XVIII.A. Legislative Priorities
XVIII.B. Once Around the Table
XVIII.C. Agreement with Minnkota Power to Relocate Power Transmission Lines

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve entering into an agreement with Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. to relocate power transmission lines at an estimated cost of $130,000.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
XX. CALL TO ORDER
XXI. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
XXII. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
XXII.A. Elections

1.      Chairperson Jeff Haack Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.  

2.      Vice Chairperson – Chairperson ________ Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

3.      Clerk          

 ________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

4.      Treasurer           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (        ) to authorize Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, to perform the duties of Treasurer of the School Board.
XXII.B. Other Organizational Considerations

1.      School Board Member Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by School Board Members for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per month.   

2.      School Board Chairperson Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Chairperson for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

3.      Table Negotiator Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Table Negotiators for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

4.      Regular Monthly Meetings – Date and Time           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) that the regular meeting of the Board of Education be held on the ____ of the ____, at ____ p.m., in the District Office Board Room.  Special Meetings shall be held as needed.  

5.      Enabling Act           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) establishing the Enabling Act for the guidance of the Superintendent as follows:  

a.      to maintain a Petty Cash Fund of $100 for various small expenditures, which are required from time-to-time and which by the nature, would make it inconvenient to go through regular channels of the Board.  The Director of Business Services is appointed as custodian of this fund;
b.      to certify payment of membership in state and national organizations whose functions support the educational program;
c.      to certify reimbursement for expenses of School Board Members, the Superintendent, and other school personnel to such state and national meetings as it may seem advisable to attend;
d.      call the officers of the Board as a special committee on ways and means between regular Board Meetings on the Superintendent’s own initiative or at the request of a Member of the Board;
e.      to employ/discharge nonlicensed personnel, to certify wages and salaries from payment in accordance with schedules adopted by the Board, and to administer the provisions of the negotiated agreements;
f.       to accept employee resignations when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
g.      to certify to the officers for their facsimile signatures such items as:

(1)    payment of items covered by contract with the Board of Education,
(2)    payment of emergency bills in which it appears that financial loss or hardship will follow if there is a delay in payment,
(3)    payment of bills carrying penalties or discount,
(4)    payment of regular or reoccurring bills;

h.      to lease, purchase and contract for goods and services within the budget as approved by the Board, provided that any transaction in an amount of which bids are required must first be specifically authorized by the Board and fulfill all other applicable requirements of Minnesota Statute.  Under the provisions of M.S. 123B.52, Subd. 1, the Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
i.       to make short-term investments of surplus current funds in legally approved securities.  The Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
j.       to transfer monies on a continuing basis from a fund receiving a service or supply to another fund granting the services or supply.  This authorization shall include only those transfers that are for supplies or services;
k.      to conduct day-to-day operations of the district, not specifically covered above, in accordance with the terms of the Superintendent’s contract, Board Policy, and appropriate state and federal status;
l.       pursuant to M.S. 123B.02, Subd. 18, the School Board authorizes the Director of Business Services to make payment of claims prior to Board approval and requires that payments made prior to the Board approval be acted upon at the next Board meeting;
m.     delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to make electronic transfers and approve electronic transfers made by other initiators;
n.      to sign grants on behalf of the school district when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
o.      to delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to refinance existing bonds when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
p.      to authorize the Director of Business Services to enter into emergency management agreements with organizations in the county, including the American Red Cross, in emergency situations;
q.         to authorize the Superintendent to accept donations with a value of up to $500 on behalf of the Board. 
XXII.C. Depository Resolution

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION  

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Directors of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Beltrami and Hubbard Counties, Minnesota, at a meeting held on January 23, 2017, do hereby designate as depositories of district funds those national, insured state banks or thrift institutions as defined in 51A.54, Subdivision 23, and the MSDLAF family of accounts for a period beginning the 31st of January 2017, and ending on the 30th of January 2018.   

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with M.S. 123B.14. Subdivision 3, the Treasurer is authorized to exercise the powers of this governing body in designating the depositories of such funds.  This authorization is subject to the right to said Board of Directors to modify, vacate, or revoke at any time.   

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted. 
XXIII. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
XXIV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
XXV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
XXVI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (     ) to approve the following Consent items:
XXVI.A. Meeting Minutes from the December 14, 2016 and December 19, 2016 School Board Meetings
XXVI.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,327,619.16
XXVI.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
XXVI.D. Confirmation of Resignation
XXVI.E. Request for Extended Leave:  Gretchen Nordquist
XXVI.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
XXVI.G. Request to Accept Grant - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
XXVI.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Midwest Dairy Council
XXVI.I. Request to Accept Grant - Midwest Dairy Council
XXVI.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji Middle School Minnesota State Vex Robotics Championship
XXVI.K. Request to Submit Grant Application - CenturyLink Teachers and Technology Program
XXVII. SPECIAL TOPICS
XXVII.A. Annual Audits - FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and the vote was (    ) to approve the FY 2015-2016 annual audits as presented.
XXVIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
XXIX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
XXX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
XXXI. DONATIONS
XXXII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XXXII.A. Gene Dillon School Bid Recommendations

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Gene Dillon School Bids in the amount of $20,465,034 as presented.
XXXIII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XXXIII.A. Otter Tail Power Conservation Improvement Program Rebate
XXXIII.B. Award Legal Advertising Quotation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) awarding the quotation for legal advertising for 2017 to The Bemidji Pioneer in the amount of $5.85 S.A.U. for the first insertion and $5.25 S.A.U. for subsequent insertions.
XXXIII.C. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Title I & P.L. 81-874 Impact Aid

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TITLE I & IMPACT AID PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO     

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in the Title I and Impact Aid programs;  

WHEREAS, these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to Title I and Impact Aid; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

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 passed and adopted.
XXXIII.D. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Various Federal Programs

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING VARIOUS FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO  

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in various programs available through the federal government; and  

WHEREAS, each of these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Stephanie Hubbard, Director of Special Education, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to the following federal programs; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

Federal Funds for Special Education, IDEIA 2004, Public Law 105-17
Federal Flow-Through Funds
Federal Preschool Initiative Funds
Flow-Through Personnel Development 3-21
Preschool Incentive Personnel Development 3-5
Federal Low Incidence Discretionary
Federal Part C Infants and Toddlers
Federal IEIC Committees
Federal Early Intervention Family Services
Development of Coordinated Services
Federal Splinter Funds Federal Discretionary CSPD Regional
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Limited English Proficient
Early Intervening Funds  

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 passed and adopted:
XXXIII.E. Part B, Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Authorization

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION PART B MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVS AUTHORIZATION  

WHEREAS, SERVS Financial is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to submit grant applications and create budgets, approve transactions, request fund reimbursement, or simply view grant applications and the budget management process.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Chris Leinen is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Financial 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 Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for SERVS Financial Information related to the operations 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. 
XXXIII.F. 2016-2017 Indian Education Policies and Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Bemidji Area Schools Indian Education Policies and Procedures as written.
XXXIV. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XXXV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XXXVI. UPCOMING EVENTS
XXXVI.A. February School Board Meeting - Monday, February 27, 2017, 6:30 p.m. (Date change due to Presidents' Day Holiday Observance)
XXXVI.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
XXXVII. OTHER
XXXVII.A. Legislative Priorities
XXXVII.B. Once Around the Table
XXXVII.C. Agreement with Minnkota Power to Relocate Power Transmission Lines

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve entering into an agreement with Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. to relocate power transmission lines at an estimated cost of $130,000.
XXXVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 23, 2017 at 6:30 PM - School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
III. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Subject:
III.A. Elections

1.      Chairperson Jeff Haack Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.  

2.      Vice Chairperson – Chairperson ________ Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

3.      Clerk          

 ________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

4.      Treasurer           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (        ) to authorize Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, to perform the duties of Treasurer of the School Board.
Subject:
III.B. Other Organizational Considerations

1.      School Board Member Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by School Board Members for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per month.   

2.      School Board Chairperson Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Chairperson for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

3.      Table Negotiator Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Table Negotiators for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

4.      Regular Monthly Meetings – Date and Time           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) that the regular meeting of the Board of Education be held on the ____ of the ____, at ____ p.m., in the District Office Board Room.  Special Meetings shall be held as needed.  

5.      Enabling Act           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) establishing the Enabling Act for the guidance of the Superintendent as follows:  

a.      to maintain a Petty Cash Fund of $100 for various small expenditures, which are required from time-to-time and which by the nature, would make it inconvenient to go through regular channels of the Board.  The Director of Business Services is appointed as custodian of this fund;
b.      to certify payment of membership in state and national organizations whose functions support the educational program;
c.      to certify reimbursement for expenses of School Board Members, the Superintendent, and other school personnel to such state and national meetings as it may seem advisable to attend;
d.      call the officers of the Board as a special committee on ways and means between regular Board Meetings on the Superintendent’s own initiative or at the request of a Member of the Board;
e.      to employ/discharge nonlicensed personnel, to certify wages and salaries from payment in accordance with schedules adopted by the Board, and to administer the provisions of the negotiated agreements;
f.       to accept employee resignations when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
g.      to certify to the officers for their facsimile signatures such items as:

(1)    payment of items covered by contract with the Board of Education,
(2)    payment of emergency bills in which it appears that financial loss or hardship will follow if there is a delay in payment,
(3)    payment of bills carrying penalties or discount,
(4)    payment of regular or reoccurring bills;

h.      to lease, purchase and contract for goods and services within the budget as approved by the Board, provided that any transaction in an amount of which bids are required must first be specifically authorized by the Board and fulfill all other applicable requirements of Minnesota Statute.  Under the provisions of M.S. 123B.52, Subd. 1, the Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
i.       to make short-term investments of surplus current funds in legally approved securities.  The Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
j.       to transfer monies on a continuing basis from a fund receiving a service or supply to another fund granting the services or supply.  This authorization shall include only those transfers that are for supplies or services;
k.      to conduct day-to-day operations of the district, not specifically covered above, in accordance with the terms of the Superintendent’s contract, Board Policy, and appropriate state and federal status;
l.       pursuant to M.S. 123B.02, Subd. 18, the School Board authorizes the Director of Business Services to make payment of claims prior to Board approval and requires that payments made prior to the Board approval be acted upon at the next Board meeting;
m.     delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to make electronic transfers and approve electronic transfers made by other initiators;
n.      to sign grants on behalf of the school district when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
o.      to delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to refinance existing bonds when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
p.      to authorize the Director of Business Services to enter into emergency management agreements with organizations in the county, including the American Red Cross, in emergency situations;
q.         to authorize the Superintendent to accept donations with a value of up to $500 on behalf of the Board. 
Subject:
III.C. Depository Resolution

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION  

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Directors of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Beltrami and Hubbard Counties, Minnesota, at a meeting held on January 23, 2017, do hereby designate as depositories of district funds those national, insured state banks or thrift institutions as defined in 51A.54, Subdivision 23, and the MSDLAF family of accounts for a period beginning the 31st of January 2017, and ending on the 30th of January 2018.   

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with M.S. 123B.14. Subdivision 3, the Treasurer is authorized to exercise the powers of this governing body in designating the depositories of such funds.  This authorization is subject to the right to said Board of Directors to modify, vacate, or revoke at any time.   

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted. 
Subject:
IV. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
Subject:
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
Subject:
VI. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (     ) to approve the following Consent items:
Subject:
VII.A. Meeting Minutes from the December 14, 2016 and December 19, 2016 School Board Meetings
Subject:
VII.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,327,619.16
Subject:
VII.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
VII.D. Confirmation of Resignation
Subject:
VII.E. Request for Extended Leave:  Gretchen Nordquist
Subject:
VII.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Subject:
VII.G. Request to Accept Grant - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Subject:
VII.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Midwest Dairy Council
Subject:
VII.I. Request to Accept Grant - Midwest Dairy Council
Subject:
VII.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji Middle School Minnesota State Vex Robotics Championship
Subject:
VII.K. Request to Submit Grant Application - CenturyLink Teachers and Technology Program
Subject:
VIII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VIII.A. Annual Audits - FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and the vote was (    ) to approve the FY 2015-2016 annual audits as presented.
Subject:
IX. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
XI. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:
XII. DONATIONS
Subject:
XIII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XIII.A. Gene Dillon School Bid Recommendations

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Gene Dillon School Bids in the amount of $20,465,034 as presented.
Subject:
XIV. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XIV.A. Otter Tail Power Conservation Improvement Program Rebate
Subject:
XIV.B. Award Legal Advertising Quotation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) awarding the quotation for legal advertising for 2017 to The Bemidji Pioneer in the amount of $5.85 S.A.U. for the first insertion and $5.25 S.A.U. for subsequent insertions.
Subject:
XIV.C. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Title I & P.L. 81-874 Impact Aid

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TITLE I & IMPACT AID PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO     

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in the Title I and Impact Aid programs;  

WHEREAS, these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to Title I and Impact Aid; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

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 passed and adopted.
Subject:
XIV.D. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Various Federal Programs

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING VARIOUS FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO  

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in various programs available through the federal government; and  

WHEREAS, each of these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Stephanie Hubbard, Director of Special Education, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to the following federal programs; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

Federal Funds for Special Education, IDEIA 2004, Public Law 105-17
Federal Flow-Through Funds
Federal Preschool Initiative Funds
Flow-Through Personnel Development 3-21
Preschool Incentive Personnel Development 3-5
Federal Low Incidence Discretionary
Federal Part C Infants and Toddlers
Federal IEIC Committees
Federal Early Intervention Family Services
Development of Coordinated Services
Federal Splinter Funds Federal Discretionary CSPD Regional
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Limited English Proficient
Early Intervening Funds  

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 passed and adopted:
Subject:
XIV.E. Part B, Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Authorization

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION PART B MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVS AUTHORIZATION  

WHEREAS, SERVS Financial is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to submit grant applications and create budgets, approve transactions, request fund reimbursement, or simply view grant applications and the budget management process.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Chris Leinen is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Financial 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 Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for SERVS Financial Information related to the operations 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:
XIV.F. 2016-2017 Indian Education Policies and Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Bemidji Area Schools Indian Education Policies and Procedures as written.
Subject:
XV. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XVI. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XVII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XVII.A. February School Board Meeting - Monday, February 27, 2017, 6:30 p.m. (Date change due to Presidents' Day Holiday Observance)
Subject:
XVII.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
Subject:
XVIII. OTHER
Subject:
XVIII.A. Legislative Priorities
Subject:
XVIII.B. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XVIII.C. Agreement with Minnkota Power to Relocate Power Transmission Lines

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve entering into an agreement with Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. to relocate power transmission lines at an estimated cost of $130,000.
Subject:
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
XX. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
XXI. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
XXII. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Subject:
XXII.A. Elections

1.      Chairperson Jeff Haack Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.  

2.      Vice Chairperson – Chairperson ________ Presiding           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

3.      Clerk          

 ________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.    

4.      Treasurer           

________ was nominated by ________, seconded by ________, and upon vote being taken, ________ was duly elected to that office.           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (        ) to authorize Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, to perform the duties of Treasurer of the School Board.
Subject:
XXII.B. Other Organizational Considerations

1.      School Board Member Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by School Board Members for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per month.   

2.      School Board Chairperson Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Chairperson for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

3.      Table Negotiator Compensation           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to set the compensation received by the School Board Table Negotiators for the 2017 calendar year at ____ per year.  

4.      Regular Monthly Meetings – Date and Time           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) that the regular meeting of the Board of Education be held on the ____ of the ____, at ____ p.m., in the District Office Board Room.  Special Meetings shall be held as needed.  

5.      Enabling Act           

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) establishing the Enabling Act for the guidance of the Superintendent as follows:  

a.      to maintain a Petty Cash Fund of $100 for various small expenditures, which are required from time-to-time and which by the nature, would make it inconvenient to go through regular channels of the Board.  The Director of Business Services is appointed as custodian of this fund;
b.      to certify payment of membership in state and national organizations whose functions support the educational program;
c.      to certify reimbursement for expenses of School Board Members, the Superintendent, and other school personnel to such state and national meetings as it may seem advisable to attend;
d.      call the officers of the Board as a special committee on ways and means between regular Board Meetings on the Superintendent’s own initiative or at the request of a Member of the Board;
e.      to employ/discharge nonlicensed personnel, to certify wages and salaries from payment in accordance with schedules adopted by the Board, and to administer the provisions of the negotiated agreements;
f.       to accept employee resignations when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
g.      to certify to the officers for their facsimile signatures such items as:

(1)    payment of items covered by contract with the Board of Education,
(2)    payment of emergency bills in which it appears that financial loss or hardship will follow if there is a delay in payment,
(3)    payment of bills carrying penalties or discount,
(4)    payment of regular or reoccurring bills;

h.      to lease, purchase and contract for goods and services within the budget as approved by the Board, provided that any transaction in an amount of which bids are required must first be specifically authorized by the Board and fulfill all other applicable requirements of Minnesota Statute.  Under the provisions of M.S. 123B.52, Subd. 1, the Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
i.       to make short-term investments of surplus current funds in legally approved securities.  The Director of Business Services is also authorized to perform these actions;
j.       to transfer monies on a continuing basis from a fund receiving a service or supply to another fund granting the services or supply.  This authorization shall include only those transfers that are for supplies or services;
k.      to conduct day-to-day operations of the district, not specifically covered above, in accordance with the terms of the Superintendent’s contract, Board Policy, and appropriate state and federal status;
l.       pursuant to M.S. 123B.02, Subd. 18, the School Board authorizes the Director of Business Services to make payment of claims prior to Board approval and requires that payments made prior to the Board approval be acted upon at the next Board meeting;
m.     delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to make electronic transfers and approve electronic transfers made by other initiators;
n.      to sign grants on behalf of the school district when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
o.      to delegate the Director of Business Services the authority to refinance existing bonds when deemed to be in the best interest of District No. 31;
p.      to authorize the Director of Business Services to enter into emergency management agreements with organizations in the county, including the American Red Cross, in emergency situations;
q.         to authorize the Superintendent to accept donations with a value of up to $500 on behalf of the Board. 
Subject:
XXII.C. Depository Resolution

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  

DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION  

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Directors of Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Beltrami and Hubbard Counties, Minnesota, at a meeting held on January 23, 2017, do hereby designate as depositories of district funds those national, insured state banks or thrift institutions as defined in 51A.54, Subdivision 23, and the MSDLAF family of accounts for a period beginning the 31st of January 2017, and ending on the 30th of January 2018.   

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with M.S. 123B.14. Subdivision 3, the Treasurer is authorized to exercise the powers of this governing body in designating the depositories of such funds.  This authorization is subject to the right to said Board of Directors to modify, vacate, or revoke at any time.   

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:  

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted. 
Subject:
XXIII. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
Subject:
XXIV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
Subject:
XXV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
XXVI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (     ) to approve the following Consent items:
Subject:
XXVI.A. Meeting Minutes from the December 14, 2016 and December 19, 2016 School Board Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,327,619.16
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.D. Confirmation of Resignation
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.E. Request for Extended Leave:  Gretchen Nordquist
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.G. Request to Accept Grant - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Midwest Dairy Council
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.I. Request to Accept Grant - Midwest Dairy Council
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji Middle School Minnesota State Vex Robotics Championship
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVI.K. Request to Submit Grant Application - CenturyLink Teachers and Technology Program
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVII. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
XXVII.A. Annual Audits - FY 2015-2016

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and the vote was (    ) to approve the FY 2015-2016 annual audits as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXVIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
XXIX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
XXX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:
XXXI. DONATIONS
Subject:
XXXII. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XXXII.A. Gene Dillon School Bid Recommendations

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Gene Dillon School Bids in the amount of $20,465,034 as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXIII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XXXIII.A. Otter Tail Power Conservation Improvement Program Rebate
Subject:
XXXIII.B. Award Legal Advertising Quotation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) awarding the quotation for legal advertising for 2017 to The Bemidji Pioneer in the amount of $5.85 S.A.U. for the first insertion and $5.25 S.A.U. for subsequent insertions.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXIII.C. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Title I & P.L. 81-874 Impact Aid

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TITLE I & IMPACT AID PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO     

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in the Title I and Impact Aid programs;  

WHEREAS, these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Kathy Palm, Director of Curriculum and Administrative Services, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to Title I and Impact Aid; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

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 passed and adopted.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXIII.D. Designating a Local Education Agency Representative for Various Federal Programs

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION REGARDING VARIOUS FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE AS RELATED HERETO  

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School Board of Bemidji Area Schools, Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, Minnesota, to participate in various programs available through the federal government; and  

WHEREAS, each of these programs require the designation of an authorized Local Education Agency Representative;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Stephanie Hubbard, Director of Special Education, be designated as the authorized Local Education Agency Representative relating to the following federal programs; and that she is hereby authorized to prepare and submit applications for funding relating hereto.  

Federal Funds for Special Education, IDEIA 2004, Public Law 105-17
Federal Flow-Through Funds
Federal Preschool Initiative Funds
Flow-Through Personnel Development 3-21
Preschool Incentive Personnel Development 3-5
Federal Low Incidence Discretionary
Federal Part C Infants and Toddlers
Federal IEIC Committees
Federal Early Intervention Family Services
Development of Coordinated Services
Federal Splinter Funds Federal Discretionary CSPD Regional
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Limited English Proficient
Early Intervening Funds  

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 passed and adopted:
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXIII.E. Part B, Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Authorization

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION PART B MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVS AUTHORIZATION  

WHEREAS, SERVS Financial is a password protected website for members of educational organizations who have received prior approval to submit grant applications and create budgets, approve transactions, request fund reimbursement, or simply view grant applications and the budget management process.  On behalf of Bemidji Area Schools, Chris Leinen is designated by the School Board as the authorized representative for the secure site for Minnesota Department of Education SERVS Financial 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 Chris Leinen, Director of Business Services, as the Identified Official with Authority with the Minnesota Department of Education for SERVS Financial Information related to the operations 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:
XXXIII.F. 2016-2017 Indian Education Policies and Procedures

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Bemidji Area Schools Indian Education Policies and Procedures as written.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXIV. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XXXV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XXXVI. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XXXVI.A. February School Board Meeting - Monday, February 27, 2017, 6:30 p.m. (Date change due to Presidents' Day Holiday Observance)
Subject:
XXXVI.B. Bemidji Day at the Capitol - March 1, 2017
Subject:
XXXVII. OTHER
Subject:
XXXVII.A. Legislative Priorities
Subject:
XXXVII.B. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XXXVII.C. Agreement with Minnkota Power to Relocate Power Transmission Lines

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve entering into an agreement with Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. to relocate power transmission lines at an estimated cost of $130,000.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXXVIII. ADJOURNMENT

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