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 March 20, 2017 School Board Meeting

V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,873,030.52

V.C. Confirmation of Resignations

V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations

V.E. Certified Staff Appointment

V.F. Request to Submit Grant - Northwest Minnesota Foundation

V.G. Request to Submit Grant - Neilson Foundation

V.H. Request to Submit Grant Application - Target

V.I. Request to Accept Grant - Target

V.J. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC

V.K. Request for Extended Leave:  Wendy Nyegaard

V.L. Request for Extended Leave:  Jana Norgaard

V.M. Request for Extended Leave:  Doyle Turner

V.N. Field Trip Request Bel Canto Choir Tour 2017

V.O. Request to Submit Grant Application - Wells Fargo Foundation

V.P. Request to Accept Grant - Wells Fargo Foundation

V.Q. Release from Contract Request

VI. SPECIAL TOPICS

VI.A. Responsive Classroom - Elementary Principals

VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

X. DONATIONS

XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING

XI.A. Relocation of Power Lines

XI.B. Webcam Installation

XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

XII.A. Health Insurance Proposals for FY 2017-2018

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the NWSC Pool as the district's health insurance carrier for 2017.

XII.B. Bids for Primary Food Service Vendor

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve Food Services of America as Primary Vendor for the next school year with the possibility of extending the contract for an additional four years.

XII.C. Marching Band Trailer Ownership Transfer

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Transfer of Ownership Agreement between the Bemidji Marching Band Boosters and Bemidji Area Schools, ISD #31.

XII.D. Potential Reductions and Additions in Programs and Positions

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS

WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 adopted a resolution on December 19, 2016, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions; and

WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the School Board.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, that the following positions be discontinued;

1.  .10 FTE Business Education
2.  .18 FTE Physical Education

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

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.


____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION INCREASING POSITIONS

WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 adopted as resolution discontinuing positions, and

WHEREAS, recommendations for a staffing addition have been received and considered by the School Board;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, that the following positions be added:

1.  .20 FTE Mathematics
2.  .05 FTE Elementary Education
3.  .15 FTE Elementary Art
4.  .15 FTE Elementary Music
5.  .15 FTE Elementary Technology
6.  .33 FTE Development/Adaptive Physical Education
7.  2.30 FTE Special Education
8.  1.0 FTE American Indian Culture and Curriculum Specialist
9.  .50 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist
10.  .50 FTE Q-Comp Technology Integrationist

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

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

XII.E. Resolutions Relating to Termination and Nonrenewal of Contracts

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF JESSICA BINSTOCK, DIANE THOMASON, MICHAEL MEEHLHAUSE, NICOLE CARTIER, KENDRA MURRAY, MELISSA WILLIAMS, LISA PINGREY, AND BRIGITTA NICOSON

WHEREAS, Jessica Binstock, Diane Thomason, Michael Meehlhause, Nicole Cartier, Kendra Murray, Melissa Williamson, Lisa Pingrey, and Brigitta Nicoson are probationary teachers in Independent School District #31.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 that pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subdivision 5, the teaching contracts of Jessica Binstock, Diane Thomason, Michael Meehlhause, Nicole Cartier, Kendra Murray, Melissa Williams, Lisa Pingrey, and Brigitta Nicoson are hereby terminated at the close of the 2016-2017 school year on June 5, 2017.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teachers regarding termination and nonrenewal of their contracts as provided by law, and that said  notice be substantially in the following form:

NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL

Dear:

You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 31, held April 17, 2017, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote to terminate your contract at the end of the current school year on June 5, 2017, and not to renew your contract for the 2017-2018 school year.  Said action of the Board was taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subdivision 5.

You may officially request that the School Board give its reasons for the nonrenewal of your teaching contract.

Sincerely,

SCHOOL BOARD OF
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31

_____________________
Clerk of the School Board


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

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.

XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS

XIII.A. Grand Canyon University Student Teacher Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Grand Canyon University for the purpose of providing student teaching, practicum, and observation experiences for students from Grand Canyon University for the period beginning March 22, 2017 and ending March 22, 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the chairperson is hereby 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.

XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

XV. UPCOMING EVENTS

XV.A. May School Board Meeting - Monday, May 15, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

XV.B. Bemidji High School Hall of Fame Banquet - May 1, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

XV.C. Horace May Second Grade Play - May 4, 2017, 1:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., & May 5, 2017, 9:30 a.m.

XV.D. Bemidji High School American Indian Senior Honors Banquet - May 11, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

XVI. OTHER

XVI.A. Once Around the Table

XVII. ADJOURNMENT