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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
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (     ) to approve the following Consent items:
V.A. Meeting Minutes from the October 21, 2019 School Board Meeting
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,803,023.04
V.C. Request for Educational Leave
V.D. Certified Staff Appointments
V.E. Noncertified Staff Resignations
V.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - Beltrami Electric
V.G. Request to Submit Grant - Tri-State Manufacturers' Association
V.H. Request to Accept Grant - Tour of Manufacturing
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
VI.A. Spotlight Presentation: Bemidji Middle School JIVE/PIZAZZ Show Choirs
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 $2,500 per year for the next three years from Lueken's Village Foods and $1,100 from Dondelinger GM.
XI. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
XI.A. 2018-2019 World's Best Workforce Summary

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2018-2019 World's Best Workforce Summary.
XII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION
XII.A. Resolution Establishing An Agreement With HBI Radio Bemidji, LLC For Exclusive Broadcasting And Streaming Rights To Bemidji High School Athletics

___ introduced the following resolution an urged its adoption:

Attached is a resolution establishing an agreement with HBI Radio Bemidji, LLC granting exclusive radio broadcast and streaming rights to Bemidji High School athletics and providing Bemidji High School with a myriad of market and promotional opportunities for athletics, activities and academics through broadcast, streaming, podcasting and other on-air and online opportunities from HBI Radio Bemidji.  Bemidji High School student-run media outlets shall not be subject to HBI Radio Bemidji's right of exclusivity.  

The above resolution was seconded by _____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.  
XII.B. Resolution Establishing a Sports Medicine Services Agreement With Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

Attached is a resolution establishing an agreement with Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota to provide sports medicine services to ISD #31 student athletes.

The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows: 

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
XIII. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT
XIII.A. First Reading of Revised SBR 500-10-1: Transportation - Student Transportation Safety Policy

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR  500-10-1: Transportation - Student Transportation Safety Policy. 
XIII.B. First Reading of Revised SBR 500-50-1:  Video Recording on School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 500-50-1: Video Recording on School Buses.
XIII.C. First Reading of SBR 500-60-1: Video Surveillance Other Than On School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 500-60-1: Video Surveillance Other Than On School Buses
XIII.D. Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places For Multiple Precincts and Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places Will Remain Open For Voting For School District Elections Not Held On the Day Of a Statewide Election 

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

Attached is a resolution establishing combined polling places for any school district election which is not held on the day of a statewide election.  This is in response to the new legislation adopted in 2017 which requires school districts to establish combined polling places each year by December 31.  The combined polling places designated in the resolution are polling places for the following calendar year unless a change is made in the case of an emergency or because the polling place has become unavailable.  

The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
XIII.E. Resolution of School Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts.

WHEREAS, the Bemidji Area Schools School Board recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school districts in recognizing, promoting, and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bemidji Area Schools School Board supports the district’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.

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.F. New Community Education Coordinator

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to employ Rachel Amdahl as the Community Education Coordinator effective November 11, 2019.
XIV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
XIV.A. Tentative Agreement With the Bemidji Education Association (BEA) for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 School Years

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the provisions of SBR 200-10-1, employment agreement between Independent School District No. 31 and the Bemidji Education Association for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2021.
XIV.B. Staff Development Fund Transfer

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to transfer half of the 2% staff development reserve fund to the general fund for 2019-2020 and for 2020-2021.
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
XV.A. December Meeting - Monday, December 16, 2019 - 4:30 p.m.  (Early start due to Bemidji High School Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.)
XVI. OTHER
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 25, 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
The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (     ) to approve the following Consent items:
Subject:
V.A. Meeting Minutes from the October 21, 2019 School Board Meeting
Subject:
V.B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,803,023.04
Subject:
V.C. Request for Educational Leave
Subject:
V.D. Certified Staff Appointments
Subject:
V.E. Noncertified Staff Resignations
Subject:
V.F. Request to Submit Grant Application - Beltrami Electric
Subject:
V.G. Request to Submit Grant - Tri-State Manufacturers' Association
Subject:
V.H. Request to Accept Grant - Tour of Manufacturing
Subject:
VI. SPECIAL TOPICS
Subject:
VI.A. Spotlight Presentation: Bemidji Middle School JIVE/PIZAZZ Show Choirs
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 $2,500 per year for the next three years from Lueken's Village Foods and $1,100 from Dondelinger GM.
Subject:
XI. EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Subject:
XI.A. 2018-2019 World's Best Workforce Summary

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the 2018-2019 World's Best Workforce Summary.
Subject:
XII. RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Subject:
XII.A. Resolution Establishing An Agreement With HBI Radio Bemidji, LLC For Exclusive Broadcasting And Streaming Rights To Bemidji High School Athletics

___ introduced the following resolution an urged its adoption:

Attached is a resolution establishing an agreement with HBI Radio Bemidji, LLC granting exclusive radio broadcast and streaming rights to Bemidji High School athletics and providing Bemidji High School with a myriad of market and promotional opportunities for athletics, activities and academics through broadcast, streaming, podcasting and other on-air and online opportunities from HBI Radio Bemidji.  Bemidji High School student-run media outlets shall not be subject to HBI Radio Bemidji's right of exclusivity.  

The above resolution was seconded by _____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.  
Subject:
XII.B. Resolution Establishing a Sports Medicine Services Agreement With Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

Attached is a resolution establishing an agreement with Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota to provide sports medicine services to ISD #31 student athletes.

The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows: 

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
Subject:
XIII. HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT
Subject:
XIII.A. First Reading of Revised SBR 500-10-1: Transportation - Student Transportation Safety Policy

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR  500-10-1: Transportation - Student Transportation Safety Policy. 
Subject:
XIII.B. First Reading of Revised SBR 500-50-1:  Video Recording on School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of revised SBR 500-50-1: Video Recording on School Buses.
Subject:
XIII.C. First Reading of SBR 500-60-1: Video Surveillance Other Than On School Buses

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the first reading of SBR 500-60-1: Video Surveillance Other Than On School Buses
Subject:
XIII.D. Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places For Multiple Precincts and Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places Will Remain Open For Voting For School District Elections Not Held On the Day Of a Statewide Election 

____ introduced the following resolution and urged its adoption:

Attached is a resolution establishing combined polling places for any school district election which is not held on the day of a statewide election.  This is in response to the new legislation adopted in 2017 which requires school districts to establish combined polling places each year by December 31.  The combined polling places designated in the resolution are polling places for the following calendar year unless a change is made in the case of an emergency or because the polling place has become unavailable.  

The above resolution was seconded by ____, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:

WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
Subject:
XIII.E. Resolution of School Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

____ offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts.

WHEREAS, the Bemidji Area Schools School Board recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school districts in recognizing, promoting, and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bemidji Area Schools School Board supports the district’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.

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.F. New Community Education Coordinator

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to employ Rachel Amdahl as the Community Education Coordinator effective November 11, 2019.
Subject:
XIV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Subject:
XIV.A. Tentative Agreement With the Bemidji Education Association (BEA) for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 School Years

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to approve the provisions of SBR 200-10-1, employment agreement between Independent School District No. 31 and the Bemidji Education Association for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2021.
Subject:
XIV.B. Staff Development Fund Transfer

The motion was offered by ____, seconded by ____, and carried (    ) to transfer half of the 2% staff development reserve fund to the general fund for 2019-2020 and for 2020-2021.
Subject:
XV. UPCOMING EVENTS
Subject:
XV.A. December Meeting - Monday, December 16, 2019 - 4:30 p.m.  (Early start due to Bemidji High School Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.)
Subject:
XVI. OTHER
Subject:
XVI.A. Once Around the Table
Subject:
XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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