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 March 18, 2019 and April 8, 2019 School Board Meetings

V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,863,928.73

V.C. Certified Confirmation of Resignations

V.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations

V.E. Request for Extended Leave - Ness

V.F. Request for Extended Leave - Bowman

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

V.H. Field Trip Request Bel Canto Choir Tour 2019

V.I. Release from Contract Request

VI. SPECIAL TOPICS

VI.A. Spotlight Presentation:  A Year in Review at Bemidji High School

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 donations from the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association of $1998.31 to Bemidji High School, $250.00 per year for three years from Steven Eastridge to the Bemidji Career Academies, and $6,200.00 from Northern Elementary PTO to Northern Elementary.

XI. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

XI.A. Inclusive School Climate Update

XI.B. State Competition Participant Recognition

XII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION

XIII. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT

XIII.A. 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 17, 2018 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.  0.43 FTE Art
2.  0.17 FTE Business Education
3.  0.10 FTE Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
4.  0.17 FTE World Languages - German
5.  6.00 FTE Elementary Education
6.  0.40 FTE Music
7.  0.50 FTE STEAM/STEM
8.  2.80 FTE Keyboarding & Technology
9.  0.22 FTE Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
10. 1.00 FTE Principal

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 a resolution discontinuing positions; and

WHEREAS, recommendations for a staffing addition has 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.  0.33 FTE Special Education
2.  0.33 FTE English
3.  0.33 FTE Science
4.  0.20 FTE Industrial Technology
5.  1.10 FTE Physical Education
6.  2.00 FTE Counselor
7.  0.60 FTE Media Specialist
8.  3.00 FTE Early Childhood
9.  1.00 FTE TOSA: Early Childhood Special Education Lead
10. 1.00 FTE Special Education Coordinator

The motion for 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.

XIII.B. Resolution Relating to Terminations and Nonrenewal of Contracts

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF JESSIE BATTISTINI, RANDIE BLUMHAGEN, EMILY DRAPER, JENNY FRENZEL, SUSAN KEDZIE, AMANDA LARSEN, MARGO LEMAHIEU, CATHY-LOU LOLLIS, STACIE MACLEOD, SARA MITCHELL, KENDRA MURRAY, WHITNEY NELSON, LISA PRICE, ERIC SAYLER, MICHAEL SCHLEMPER, CARLA WEBER

WHEREAS, Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are Tier I or 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 Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are hereby terminated at the close of the 2018-2019 school year on June 4, 2019. 

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 15, 2019, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote to terminate your contract at the end of the current school year on June 4, 2019, and not to renew your contract for the 2019-2020 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.C. Health Insurance Proposals for FY 2019-2021

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the NWSC Pool as the district's health insurance carrier for 2019.

XIII.D. Resolution Renewing Board Created Levy Authority

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE EXISTING BOARD CREATED LEVY AUTHORITY OF $153.17 PER PUPIL FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR TERM

____ ISD #31 Board Member, seconded the resolution in support renewing the Board Created Levy authority in the amount of $153.17 for another five year term.

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

XIV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

XIV.A. Staff Inservice Update

XV. UPCOMING EVENTS

XV.A. May Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

XV.B. May 2 & 3, 2019 - Horace May Second Grade Play

XV.C. May 6, 2019 - Bemidji High School Hall of Fame Banquet

XV.D. May 9, 2019 - American Indian Senior Honors Banquet

XV.E. May 15, 2019 - Bemidji High School National Honor Society & Senior Awards Ceremony

XVI. OTHER

XVI.A. Once Around the Table

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

XVIII. CALL TO ORDER

XIX. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT TIM LUTZ

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. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

XXIX. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION

XXX. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT

XXXI. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

XXXII. UPCOMING EVENTS

XXXIII. OTHER

XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT

XXXV. CALL TO ORDER

XXXVI. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT TIM LUTZ

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 March 18, 2019 and April 8, 2019 School Board Meetings

XXXIX.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,863,928.73

XXXIX.C. Certified Confirmation of Resignations

XXXIX.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations

XXXIX.E. Request for Extended Leave - Ness

XXXIX.F. Request for Extended Leave - Bowman

XXXIX.G. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC

XXXIX.H. Field Trip Request Bel Canto Choir Tour 2019

XXXIX.I. Release from Contract Request

XL. SPECIAL TOPICS

XL.A. Spotlight Presentation:  A Year in Review at Bemidji High School

XLI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

XLII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

XLIII. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

XLIV. DONATIONS

XLIV.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept donations from the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association of $1998.31 to Bemidji High School, $250.00 per year for three years from Steven Eastridge to the Bemidji Career Academies, and $6,200.00 from Northern Elementary PTO to Northern Elementary.

XLV. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

XLV.A. Inclusive School Climate Update

XLV.B. State Competition Participant Recognition

XLVI. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION

XLVII. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT

XLVII.A. 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 17, 2018 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.  0.43 FTE Art
2.  0.17 FTE Business Education
3.  0.10 FTE Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
4.  0.17 FTE World Languages - German
5.  6.00 FTE Elementary Education
6.  0.40 FTE Music
7.  0.50 FTE STEAM/STEM
8.  2.80 FTE Keyboarding & Technology
9.  0.22 FTE Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
10. 1.00 FTE Principal

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 a resolution discontinuing positions; and

WHEREAS, recommendations for a staffing addition has 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.  0.33 FTE Special Education
2.  0.33 FTE English
3.  0.33 FTE Science
4.  0.20 FTE Industrial Technology
5.  1.10 FTE Physical Education
6.  2.00 FTE Counselor
7.  0.60 FTE Media Specialist
8.  3.00 FTE Early Childhood
9.  1.00 FTE TOSA: Early Childhood Special Education Lead
10. 1.00 FTE Special Education Coordinator

The motion for 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.

XLVII.B. Resolution Relating to Terminations and Nonrenewal of Contracts

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF JESSIE BATTISTINI, RANDIE BLUMHAGEN, EMILY DRAPER, JENNY FRENZEL, SUSAN KEDZIE, AMANDA LARSEN, MARGO LEMAHIEU, CATHY-LOU LOLLIS, STACIE MACLEOD, SARA MITCHELL, KENDRA MURRAY, WHITNEY NELSON, LISA PRICE, ERIC SAYLER, MICHAEL SCHLEMPER, CARLA WEBER

WHEREAS, Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are Tier I or 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 Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are hereby terminated at the close of the 2018-2019 school year on June 4, 2019. 

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 15, 2019, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote to terminate your contract at the end of the current school year on June 4, 2019, and not to renew your contract for the 2019-2020 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.

XLVII.C. Health Insurance Proposals for FY 2019-2021

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the NWSC Pool as the district's health insurance carrier for 2019.

XLVII.D. Resolution Renewing Board Created Levy Authority

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE EXISTING BOARD CREATED LEVY AUTHORITY OF $153.17 PER PUPIL FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR TERM

____ ISD #31 Board Member, seconded the resolution in support renewing the Board Created Levy authority in the amount of $153.17 for another five year term.

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

XLVIII. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

XLVIII.A. Staff Inservice Update

XLIX. UPCOMING EVENTS

XLIX.A. May Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

XLIX.B. May 2 & 3, 2019 - Horace May Second Grade Play

XLIX.C. May 6, 2019 - Bemidji High School Hall of Fame Banquet

XLIX.D. May 9, 2019 - American Indian Senior Honors Banquet

XLIX.E. May 15, 2019 - Bemidji High School National Honor Society & Senior Awards Ceremony

L. OTHER

L.A. Once Around the Table

LI. ADJOURNMENT

LII. CALL TO ORDER

LIII. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT TIM LUTZ

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 March 18, 2019 and April 8, 2019 School Board Meetings

LVI.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,863,928.73

LVI.C. Certified Confirmation of Resignations

LVI.D. Noncertified Staff Resignations

LVI.E. Request for Extended Leave - Ness

LVI.F. Request for Extended Leave - Bowman

LVI.G. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC

LVI.H. Field Trip Request Bel Canto Choir Tour 2019

LVI.I. Release from Contract Request

LVI.J. Meeting Minutes from the March 18, 2019 and April 8, 2019 School Board Meetings

LVI.K. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,863,928.73

LVI.L. Certified Confirmation of Resignations

LVI.M. Noncertified Staff Resignations

LVI.N. Request for Extended Leave - Ness

LVI.O. Request for Extended Leave - Bowman

LVI.P. Field Trip Request - Bemidji High School JROTC

LVI.Q. Field Trip Request Bel Canto Choir Tour 2019

LVI.R. Release from Contract Request

LVII. SPECIAL TOPICS

LVII.A. Spotlight Presentation:  A Year in Review at Bemidji High School

LVII.B. Spotlight Presentation:  A Year in Review at Bemidji High School

LVIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

LIX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

LX. LISTENING SESSION REVIEW

LXI. DONATIONS

LXI.A. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept donations from the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association of $1998.31 to Bemidji High School, $250.00 per year for three years from Steven Eastridge to the Bemidji Career Academies, and $6,200.00 from Northern Elementary PTO to Northern Elementary.

LXI.B. The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to accept donations from the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association of $1998.31 to Bemidji High School, $250.00 per year for three years from Steven Eastridge to the Bemidji Career Academies, and $6,200.00 from Northern Elementary PTO to Northern Elementary.

LXII. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

LXII.A. Inclusive School Climate Update

LXII.B. State Competition Participant Recognition

LXII.C. Inclusive School Climate Update

LXII.D. State Competition Participant Recognition

LXIII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION

LXIV. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT

LXIV.A. 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 17, 2018 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.  0.43 FTE Art
2.  0.17 FTE Business Education
3.  0.10 FTE Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
4.  0.17 FTE World Languages - German
5.  6.00 FTE Elementary Education
6.  0.40 FTE Music
7.  0.50 FTE STEAM/STEM
8.  2.80 FTE Keyboarding & Technology
9.  0.22 FTE Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
10. 1.00 FTE Principal

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 a resolution discontinuing positions; and

WHEREAS, recommendations for a staffing addition has 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.  0.33 FTE Special Education
2.  0.33 FTE English
3.  0.33 FTE Science
4.  0.20 FTE Industrial Technology
5.  1.10 FTE Physical Education
6.  2.00 FTE Counselor
7.  0.60 FTE Media Specialist
8.  3.00 FTE Early Childhood
9.  1.00 FTE TOSA: Early Childhood Special Education Lead
10. 1.00 FTE Special Education Coordinator

The motion for 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.

LXIV.B. Resolution Relating to Terminations and Nonrenewal of Contracts

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF JESSIE BATTISTINI, RANDIE BLUMHAGEN, EMILY DRAPER, JENNY FRENZEL, SUSAN KEDZIE, AMANDA LARSEN, MARGO LEMAHIEU, CATHY-LOU LOLLIS, STACIE MACLEOD, SARA MITCHELL, KENDRA MURRAY, WHITNEY NELSON, LISA PRICE, ERIC SAYLER, MICHAEL SCHLEMPER, CARLA WEBER

WHEREAS, Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are Tier I or 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 Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are hereby terminated at the close of the 2018-2019 school year on June 4, 2019. 

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 15, 2019, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote to terminate your contract at the end of the current school year on June 4, 2019, and not to renew your contract for the 2019-2020 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.

LXIV.C. Health Insurance Proposals for FY 2019-2021

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the NWSC Pool as the district's health insurance carrier for 2019.

LXIV.D. Resolution Renewing Board Created Levy Authority

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE EXISTING BOARD CREATED LEVY AUTHORITY OF $153.17 PER PUPIL FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR TERM

____ ISD #31 Board Member, seconded the resolution in support renewing the Board Created Levy authority in the amount of $153.17 for another five year term.

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

LXIV.E. 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 17, 2018 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.  0.43 FTE Art
2.  0.17 FTE Business Education
3.  0.10 FTE Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
4.  0.17 FTE World Languages - German
5.  6.00 FTE Elementary Education
6.  0.40 FTE Music
7.  0.50 FTE STEAM/STEM
8.  2.80 FTE Keyboarding & Technology
9.  0.22 FTE Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
10. 1.00 FTE Principal

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 a resolution discontinuing positions; and

WHEREAS, recommendations for a staffing addition has 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.  0.33 FTE Special Education
2.  0.33 FTE English
3.  0.33 FTE Science
4.  0.20 FTE Industrial Technology
5.  1.10 FTE Physical Education
6.  2.00 FTE Counselor
7.  0.60 FTE Media Specialist
8.  3.00 FTE Early Childhood
9.  1.00 FTE TOSA: Early Childhood Special Education Lead
10. 1.00 FTE Special Education Coordinator

The motion for 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.

LXIV.F. Resolution Relating to Terminations and Nonrenewal of Contracts

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF JESSIE BATTISTINI, RANDIE BLUMHAGEN, EMILY DRAPER, JENNY FRENZEL, SUSAN KEDZIE, AMANDA LARSEN, MARGO LEMAHIEU, CATHY-LOU LOLLIS, STACIE MACLEOD, SARA MITCHELL, KENDRA MURRAY, WHITNEY NELSON, LISA PRICE, ERIC SAYLER, MICHAEL SCHLEMPER, CARLA WEBER

WHEREAS, Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are Tier I or 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 Jessie Battistini, Randie Blumhagen, Emily Draper, Jenny Frenzel, Susan Kedzie, Amanda Larsen, Margo LeMahieu, Cathy-Lou Lollis, Stacie Macleod, Sara Mitchell, Kendra Murray, Whitney Nelson, Lisa Price, Eric Sayler, Michael Schlemper, Carla Weber are hereby terminated at the close of the 2018-2019 school year on June 4, 2019. 

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 15, 2019, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote to terminate your contract at the end of the current school year on June 4, 2019, and not to renew your contract for the 2019-2020 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.

LXIV.G. Health Insurance Proposals for FY 2019-2021

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the NWSC Pool as the district's health insurance carrier for 2019.

LXIV.H. Resolution Renewing Board Created Levy Authority

____ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE EXISTING BOARD CREATED LEVY AUTHORITY OF $153.17 PER PUPIL FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR TERM

____ ISD #31 Board Member, seconded the resolution in support renewing the Board Created Levy authority in the amount of $153.17 for another five year term.

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

LXV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

LXV.A. Staff Inservice Update

LXV.B. Staff Inservice Update

LXVI. UPCOMING EVENTS

LXVI.A. May Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

LXVI.B. May 2 & 3, 2019 - Horace May Second Grade Play

LXVI.C. May 6, 2019 - Bemidji High School Hall of Fame Banquet

LXVI.D. May 9, 2019 - American Indian Senior Honors Banquet

LXVI.E. May 15, 2019 - Bemidji High School National Honor Society & Senior Awards Ceremony

LXVI.F. May Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

LXVI.G. May 2 & 3, 2019 - Horace May Second Grade Play

LXVI.H. May 6, 2019 - Bemidji High School Hall of Fame Banquet

LXVI.I. May 9, 2019 - American Indian Senior Honors Banquet

LXVI.J. May 15, 2019 - Bemidji High School National Honor Society & Senior Awards Ceremony

LXVII. OTHER

LXVII.A. Once Around the Table

LXVII.B. Once Around the Table

LXVIII. ADJOURNMENT