II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT TIM LUTZ

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 August 20, 2018 School Board Meeting

V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $4,872,353.56

V.C. Certified Staff Appointments

V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations

V.E. JROTC Instructor

VI. SPECIAL TOPICS

VI.A. Gene Dillon Elementary

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 approve the donation of $20,000 from Sanford Health Bemidji to the Bemidji Area Schools Angel Fund.

XI. NEW SCHOOL PLANNING

XI.A. Gene Dillon Elementary School Update

XII. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

XII.A. Inclusive School Climate Update

XII.B. 2018 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA)

XII.C. 2018-2019 District Goals

XII.D. School of Excellence Badge School - AEC

XIII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION

XIII.A. Professional Services Agreement for Mental Health Services for Students

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Professional Services Agreement between North Homes, Inc, Bemidji Area Schools, and Beltrami Area Services Collaborative as presented.

XIII.B. BSU Facilities Lease Agreement

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the Five Year Facility Lease between MnSCU-BSU and Bemidji School District #31.

XIV. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT

XIV.A. Bond Refunding Opportunity

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by ____:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE OPEB REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018A

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota (the District), as follows:

SECTION 1.  PURPOSE.  It is hereby

BE IT RESOLVED by the School
Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota
(the District), as follows:

SECTION 1.  PURPOSE.  It is hereby determined to be in the best interests of the District to issue its General Obligation Taxable OPEB Refunding Bonds, Series 2018A, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,735,000 (the Bonds), subject to adjustment in accordance with the Terms of Proposal.  The proceeds of the Bonds will be used, together with any additional funds of the District which might be required, to refund in advance of maturity and prepay on February 1, 2019 (the Redemption Date), the 2020 through 2025 maturities, aggregating $2,670,000 in principal amount, of the District's outstanding $4,950,000 General Obligation Taxable OPEB Bonds, Series 2009A, dated originally as of July 15, 2009 (the Refunded Bonds).    

SECTION 2.  TERMS OF PROPOSAL.  Springsted Incorporated, in St. Paul, Minnesota (Springsted), independent municipal advisor to the District, has presented to this Board a form of Terms of Proposal for the Bonds which is attached hereto and hereby approved and shall be placed on file by the Clerk.  Each and all of the provisions of the Terms of Proposal are hereby adopted as the terms and conditions of the Bonds and of the sale thereof.  Springsted, as independent municipal advisor, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2, paragraph (9), is hereby authorized to solicit proposals for the Bonds on behalf of the District on a competitive basis without requirement of published notice. 

SECTION 3.  SALE MEETING.  This Board shall meet at the time and place shown in the Terms of Proposal for the purpose of considering proposals for the purchase of the Bonds and of taking such action thereon as may be in the best interests of the District.

SECTION 4.  STATE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.  (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of Education of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and to use the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due.  The District further covenants to deposit with the Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment.  The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Registrar.  The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this use remain outstanding.

(b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now and hereafter established by the Department of Management and Budget and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section.  The chair, clerk, superintendent or business manager is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms.

Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof ____, and the following voted against the same ____.

WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

XIV.B. Truth in Taxation Hearing - December 17, 2018

XIV.C. 2018 Payable 2019 Levy Limit Certification

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2018 Pay 2019 Levy Limit at $11,047,039.80.

XIV.D. Staffing of Positions - Frenzel

____ introduced the following resolution

RESOLUTION TO REHIRE JENNY FRENZEL

WHEREAS,  a vacancy exists for a Kindergarten teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 is rescinding the termination of probationary teacher Jenny Frenzel.

BE IT RESOLVED, that a teaching contract be issued to Jenny Frenzel for the 2018-2019 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.

XIV.E. Staffing of Positions - Freundschuh

____ introduced the following resolution:

RESOLUTION TO OFFER A CONTRACT TO CHRISTINE FREUNDSCHUH

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for an emotional behavior disorders teacher, the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 will offer a full time contract to Christine Freundschuh.

BE IT RESOLVED, that a teaching contract for the 2018-2019 school year be issued to Christine Freundschuh for full time.

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.

XIV.F. First Reading of Revised Policy SBR 100-10-3: Open Meetings and Closed Meetings

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised policy SBR 100-10-3: Open Meetings and Closed Meetings.

XIV.G. First Reading of Revised Policy SBR 100-10-3R: Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 100-10-3R: Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.

XIV.H. First Reading of Revised Policy SBR 200-90-6: Equal Employment Opportunity

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised policy SBR 200-90-6: Equal Employment Opportunity.

XIV.I. First Reading of Revised Policy SBR 200-90-9: Harassment and Violence

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 200-90-9: Harassment and Violence.

XIV.J. First Reading of Revised SBR 700-10-1: Enrollment of Nonresident Students

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 700-10-1: Enrollment of Nonresident Students.

XIV.K. First Reading of SBR 700-10-4: Equal Educational Opportunity

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 700-10-4: Equal Educational Opportunity.

XIV.L. First Reading of Revised SBR 700-60-6: Immunization Requirements

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (   ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 700-60-6: Immunization Requirements.

XIV.M. First Reading of Revised SBR 900-10-5: Tobacco-Free Environment Policy

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 900-10-5: Tobacco-Free Environment Policy.

XIV.N. First Reading of SBR 900-80-1: Public Data Requests

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 900-80-1: Public Data Requests.

XV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

XV.A. ACES Training for Staff

XVI. UPCOMING EVENTS

XVI.A. October School Board Meeting - Monday, October 15, 2018, 6:30 p.m.

XVII. OTHER

XVII.A. Once Around the Table

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT