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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT HESS
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the agenda.
IV. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the following Consent items:
V.A. Meeting Minutes from the May 15, 2017, May 31, 2017, and June 5, 2017 School Board Meetings
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,925,761.59
V.C. Confirmation of Resignation
V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations
V.E. Certified Staff Appointments
V.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - 21st Century Community Learning Centers - Cohort 7
V.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Bemidji High School Robotics
V.H. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School Music Department
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
VI.A. Bemidji High School Activities Report
VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
X. DONATIONS
X.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept a donation of emergency operations equipment and labor valued at $548.84 from Paul Bunyan Communications; $2,000.00 from the Beverly Rowland Fund for the Homeless Program; and a stroller, two stander and tumblers valued at $750.00 from Carla Simpson.
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
XI.A. Site Updates
XI.B. Site Tour - Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7:00 a.m.
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
XII.A. Budget Adoption 2017-2018

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2017-2018 Operating Budget as presented.
XII.B. Request from Bemidji Community Arena Corporation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to enter into an agreement to assign and assume the lease with the Bemidji Community Arena Corporation for the operation of the Bemidji Community Arena at Bemidji High School.
XII.C. Staffing of Position

____ introduced the following resolution:

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE DIANE THOMASON

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a full time special education teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Diane Thomason.

BE IT RESOLVED that a full time teaching contract be issued to Diane Thomason for the 2017-2018 school year.

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

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
XII.D. Substitute Staffing Services

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) authorizing the Director of Business Services to execute a service agreement with Kelly Educational Staffing for substitute staffing for a period of up to two years.
XII.E. 2016-2017 Q-Comp Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System (ATPPS) Report

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016-2017 Q-Comp Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System (ATPPS) Report and suggested changes.
XII.F. Student Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2017-2018 student handbooks as presented.
XII.G. First Reading of Revised SBR 700-90-3R: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 700-90-3R.
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
XIII.A. Spring State Competition Participant Report
XIII.B. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2017-2018 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District #31, Counties of Beltrami and Hubbard, State of Minnesota, delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in Minnesota Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bemidji High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League's Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, or as appears on the League's website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board. 

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the "Why We Play" video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.

Member schools must develop and publicize administrative procedures to address eligibility suspensions related to Code of Student Conduct violations for students participating in activity programs by member schools.

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided by law.

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
XIII.C. 2016-2017 Career & Technical Education Curriculum Review

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the revised 6-12 Business, Family & Consumer Science (FACS), Health Careers, Industrial Arts, and STEM Outcomes.
XIII.D. Spring 2017 AIMSweb and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Results
XIII.E. St. Cloud State University Student Teaching Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with St. Cloud State University for the purpose of providing training experiences for the students of the University effect June 7, 2017 and remaining in effect for five years.

BE IT 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.F. First Reading of Revised SBR 700-40-4: Code of Conduct

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 700-40-4: Code of Conduct.
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
XIV.A. Approval of ALICE Strategies

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to adopt ALICE as an approved set of strategies to use in the event of a crisis situation involving an armed intruder.
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. July School Board Meeting - Monday, July 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
XV.B. New School Site Visit - Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7:00 a.m.
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Superintendent's Evaluation Summary
XVI.B. Once Around the Table
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 19, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular 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 May 15, 2017, May 31, 2017, and June 5, 2017 School Board Meetings
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,925,761.59
Subject:
V.C. Confirmation of Resignation
Subject:
V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
V.E. Certified Staff Appointments
Subject:
V.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - 21st Century Community Learning Centers - Cohort 7
Subject:
V.G. Request to Submit Grant Application - Bemidji High School Robotics
Subject:
V.H. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School Music Department
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VI.A. Bemidji High School Activities Report
Subject:
VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
IX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW
Subject:
X. DONATIONS
Subject:
X.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept a donation of emergency operations equipment and labor valued at $548.84 from Paul Bunyan Communications; $2,000.00 from the Beverly Rowland Fund for the Homeless Program; and a stroller, two stander and tumblers valued at $750.00 from Carla Simpson.
Subject:
XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING
Subject:
XI.A. Site Updates
Subject:
XI.B. Site Tour - Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7:00 a.m.
Subject:
XII. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Subject:
XII.A. Budget Adoption 2017-2018

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2017-2018 Operating Budget as presented.
Subject:
XII.B. Request from Bemidji Community Arena Corporation

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to enter into an agreement to assign and assume the lease with the Bemidji Community Arena Corporation for the operation of the Bemidji Community Arena at Bemidji High School.
Subject:
XII.C. Staffing of Position

____ introduced the following resolution:

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE DIANE THOMASON

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a full time special education teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Diane Thomason.

BE IT RESOLVED that a full time teaching contract be issued to Diane Thomason for the 2017-2018 school year.

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

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
Subject:
XII.D. Substitute Staffing Services

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) authorizing the Director of Business Services to execute a service agreement with Kelly Educational Staffing for substitute staffing for a period of up to two years.
Subject:
XII.E. 2016-2017 Q-Comp Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System (ATPPS) Report

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2016-2017 Q-Comp Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System (ATPPS) Report and suggested changes.
Subject:
XII.F. Student Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2017-2018 student handbooks as presented.
Subject:
XII.G. First Reading of Revised SBR 700-90-3R: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 700-90-3R.
Subject:
XIII. HIGHEST LEVEL OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Subject:
XIII.A. Spring State Competition Participant Report
Subject:
XIII.B. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2017-2018 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District #31, Counties of Beltrami and Hubbard, State of Minnesota, delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in Minnesota Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bemidji High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League's Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, or as appears on the League's website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board. 

Signing the Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed the "Why We Play" video which defines the purpose of education-based athletic and activity programs and will assist school communities in communicating a shared-common language as it relates to the value of these said programs.

Member schools must develop and publicize administrative procedures to address eligibility suspensions related to Code of Student Conduct violations for students participating in activity programs by member schools.

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board of this school district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided by law.

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

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
Subject:
XIII.C. 2016-2017 Career & Technical Education Curriculum Review

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the revised 6-12 Business, Family & Consumer Science (FACS), Health Careers, Industrial Arts, and STEM Outcomes.
Subject:
XIII.D. Spring 2017 AIMSweb and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Results
Subject:
XIII.E. St. Cloud State University Student Teaching Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with St. Cloud State University for the purpose of providing training experiences for the students of the University effect June 7, 2017 and remaining in effect for five years.

BE IT 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.F. First Reading of Revised SBR 700-40-4: Code of Conduct

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 700-40-4: Code of Conduct.
Subject:
XIV. SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
Subject:
XIV.A. Approval of ALICE Strategies

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to adopt ALICE as an approved set of strategies to use in the event of a crisis situation involving an armed intruder.
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. July School Board Meeting - Monday, July 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XV.B. New School Site Visit - Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7:00 a.m.
Subject:
XVI. OTHER
Subject:
XVI.A. Superintendent's Evaluation Summary
Subject:
XVI.B. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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