skip to main content
Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
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
V.A. Meeting Minutes from the May 20, 2019 School Board Meeting
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,712,941.58
V.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
V.D. Release from Contract Request - Kaucher
V.E. Release from Contract Request - Keller
V.F. Release from Contract Request - Birkeland
V.G. Request for Extended Leave - Bodeker
V.H. Field Trip Request - BHS JROTC
V.I. Request to Accept Grant - Head Start
V.J. Request to Submit Grant Application - ITEST
V.K. Request to Submit Grant Application - BASC
V.L. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 700-40-4: Code of Conduct
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
VI.A. Spotlight Presentation: Bemidji High School JROTC
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 the donations of $20,000 in honor of the Horace May Family to the "Students in Need" program; $1,000 from Bank Forward to the Bemidji Career Academies; and $500 a year for the next three years from North Country Dental to the Health Career Academy.
XI. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
XI.A. Inclusive School Climate Update
XI.B. State Competition Participant Recognition
XII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION
XII.A. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2019-2020 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 Statute. 

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 hereto 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 and value of education-based athletic and activity programs and assists school communities in communicating a shared-common language. 

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.
XII.B. Hamline University Administrative Licensure Field Experience Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HAMLINE UNIVERSITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE FIELD EXPERIENCE

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Hamline University for the purpose of providing administrative field experiences for students from Hamline University for the period June 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

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. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT
XIII.A. Budget Adoption 2019-2020 and Projections

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2019-2020 Operating Budget as presented.
XIII.B. Long Term Resource Planning
XIII.C. Student/Family Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2019-2020 student handbooks as presented.
XIV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
XIV.A. June 3, 2019 Staff Development Day Activity Update
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. July School Board Meeting - Monday, July 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
XVI.B. Possible School Board Work Session Dates
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. PREVIEW OF AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT TIM LUTZ
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
Subject:
V.A. Meeting Minutes from the May 20, 2019 School Board Meeting
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling $3,712,941.58
Subject:
V.C. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
V.D. Release from Contract Request - Kaucher
Subject:
V.E. Release from Contract Request - Keller
Subject:
V.F. Release from Contract Request - Birkeland
Subject:
V.G. Request for Extended Leave - Bodeker
Subject:
V.H. Field Trip Request - BHS JROTC
Subject:
V.I. Request to Accept Grant - Head Start
Subject:
V.J. Request to Submit Grant Application - ITEST
Subject:
V.K. Request to Submit Grant Application - BASC
Subject:
V.L. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 700-40-4: Code of Conduct
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VI.A. Spotlight Presentation: Bemidji High School JROTC
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 the donations of $20,000 in honor of the Horace May Family to the "Students in Need" program; $1,000 from Bank Forward to the Bemidji Career Academies; and $500 a year for the next three years from North Country Dental to the Health Career Academy.
Subject:
XI. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Subject:
XI.A. Inclusive School Climate Update
Subject:
XI.B. State Competition Participant Recognition
Subject:
XII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Subject:
XII.A. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

2019-2020 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 Statute. 

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 hereto 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 and value of education-based athletic and activity programs and assists school communities in communicating a shared-common language. 

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:
XII.B. Hamline University Administrative Licensure Field Experience Agreement

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HAMLINE UNIVERSITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE FIELD EXPERIENCE

BE IT RESOLVED, that Bemidji Area Schools enter into an agreement with Hamline University for the purpose of providing administrative field experiences for students from Hamline University for the period June 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

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. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT
Subject:
XIII.A. Budget Adoption 2019-2020 and Projections

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2019-2020 Operating Budget as presented.
Subject:
XIII.B. Long Term Resource Planning
Subject:
XIII.C. Student/Family Handbook Approval

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2019-2020 student handbooks as presented.
Subject:
XIV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Subject:
XIV.A. June 3, 2019 Staff Development Day Activity Update
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. July School Board Meeting - Monday, July 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XVI. OTHER
Subject:
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XVI.B. Possible School Board Work Session Dates
Subject:
XVII. ADJOURNMENT

Web Viewer