Assignments for 2021 are attached.

1.  School board members are registered for the MSBA Conference.  
2.  Update on COVID protocols:  MN OSHA is set to approve the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in agreement with Federal OSHA standards.  All staff who are unvaccinated will be required to take a test each week and wear a face covering when around others.  The CDC also has reduced quarantine times from 10 days to 5 days with improving symptoms.
3.  Update on Strategic Goals:  
     Goal 1:  The District will develop a 10-year plan for LTFM funding that satisfies the largest needs of the District. 
We are on pace to meet Goal #1.  This goal is also improved due to passage of the bond referendum in November.
    Goal 2:  Create a communication plan for the District that includes stakeholders, preferred methods, reasons, and timeliness of communication.
We are on pace to meet Goal #2.  The plan is in draft form and is being reviewed by Community Education staff to ensure fulfillment of their department goal.
    Goal 3:  PLC's will collaborate to develop a minimum of 3 common summative assessments aligned to the standards.
We are on pace to meet Goal #3.  Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working with PLC's to ensure common summative assessments are able to be created within PLC groups.
     Goal 4:  21st Century Citizen students will create a post-secondary plan and complete the 21st Century Exit Plan.
Goal #4 is in progress.  Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working on this goal with staff.
     Goal 5:  Classroom teachers in grades K-5 will provide 6 hours of coding for students.
Goal #5 is in progress.  Technology Staff, Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working on this goal with staff.
     Goal 6:  Certified teaching staff will participate in PLC regrounding series.
We are on pace to meet Goal #6.  Principals and the Assistant Superintendent are working with staff in PLC's to achieve this goal.
     Goal 7:  Becker School District will achieve an 8% unassigned fund balance.
We have achieved Goal #7.  The District looks to maintain an 8% fund balance to continue to meet Policy 714.
     Goal 8:  Provide two opportunities for staff and students to participate in forums providing feedback on school district service, safety and security.   
Goal #8 has not been met at this time.  We will continue to put processes in place to work toward achieving goal #8.

I recommend approving the Annual Agenda as presented.

Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Sherburne State Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund, and PMA/MN Trust as District Depositories for 2022.

Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Bergan KDV, LTD as the district auditors for FY 21.  The quote from Bergan KDV is $26,000 for 2021, and $26,500 for 2022.

I recommend continuing with Kennedy and Graven as the school district's Legal Counsel.

I recommend continuing with the Patriot News as the official district newspaper.

September 13 (September 6 is Labor Day), July 11 (July 4 is Independence Day), November 14 (November 8 is Election Day).  The only date in question at this point is April 4th, which is the end of our short spring break.

I recommend the Board of Education to authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct electronic fund transfers on behalf of the district per MN Statute 471.38, Subd. 3, and 3a.

I recommend approving authority to Transportation Director to schedule routes, establish bus stops, and discretion in control and discipline of school children with school district administration per MN State Statute 123B.88

I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.

Policy 706 Acceptance of Gifts permits the school board to accept donations or gifts under the terms of the policy.  I recommend accepting the gifts as described on the enclosure.

With no further input or recommendations, I recommend approval of policy 410 Family and Medical Leave.

I recommend approving the resolution to sell bonds for the building project.