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Meeting Agenda
1. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.C. Agenda
1.D. Recognition of Visitors and Public Forum
1.E. Presentations
2. REPORTS
2.A. Student Report
2.B. Superintendent's Report
2.C. Committee Reports
2.D. Summary of Closed Session
2.E. Board & Administrator
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.A. Minutes
3.B. Financial Report
3.C. Disbursements
3.D. Personnel
3.E. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of a Teaching Contract(s)
3.F. Communication Plan
4. GIFTS
5. FILLING SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES
5.A. Nominations and Voting
6. SECOND READINGS
7. REVISED 21-22 BUDGET
8. PROPOSED 22-23 BUDGET
9. STRATEGIC PLANNING
10. ADJOURN
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Meeting: May 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Agenda
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1.D. Recognition of Visitors and Public Forum
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1.E. Presentations
Description:
Heidi Nistler
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2. REPORTS
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2.A. Student Report
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2.B. Superintendent's Report
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1.  Graduation will take place at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 27th on the football field again this year as long as weather cooperates.  If you would like to participate as a board member, please let Angel know by May 13th and be prepared to be there by 6:30 pm.

2.  We are still awaiting more news from the state legislature.  The end of the session is May 21st.  We will know much more in the coming weeks.

3.  Becker Summer Academy will take place during two sessions.  June 7-June 16 (7 days) and August 8-18 (8 days).  The sessions will be Monday through Thursday.  The exception being June 6th.  

4. Building Project Update:  Administration along with ICS and MLA have had multiple meetings regarding safety and security with the secure entrances.  ICS has also been present at various township and city meetings to discuss water and sewer options for the transportation facility.

5.  Staff Appreciation activities will be taking place this week, May 2-6.  Included is a bagel and cream cheese for all staff on Tuesday, sponsored by the Cabinet.  PTSA is doing a movie star theme appreciation during the week.  We will also have social media posts for each group during the week.
 
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2.C. Committee Reports
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2.D. Summary of Closed Session
Description:

Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(d)
Meetings may be closed to receive security briefings and reports to discuss emergency response procedures and to discuss security deficiencies in or recommendations regarding public services, infrastructure and facilities, if disclosure of the information discussed would pose a danger to public safety or compromise security procedures or responses. Before closing a meeting under this paragraph, the public body, in describing the subject to be discussed, must refer to the facilities, systems, procedures, services, or infrastructures to be considered during the closed meeting. 

Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(a)
A school board may close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority.
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2.E. Board & Administrator
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
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3.A. Minutes
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3.B. Financial Report
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3.C. Disbursements
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3.D. Personnel
Description:
I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.
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3.E. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of a Teaching Contract(s)
Description:
I recommend approval of the resolution relating to termination and nonrenewal of probationary teachers.  
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3.F. Communication Plan
Description:
Input has been gathered from Cabinet, Executive Team, School Board and Public on the Communication Plan.  I recommend approval of the Communication Plan as presented.
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4. GIFTS
Description:
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 in the enclosure.  Thank you to those who have donated to our schools and students.  This month is likely one of the largest number and amount of donations ever accepted.
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5. FILLING SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES
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5.A. Nominations and Voting
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6. SECOND READINGS
Description:
No additional input has been provided from the first readings of the attached policies, I recommend the policies be adopted as presented.
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7. REVISED 21-22 BUDGET
Description:
The 2021-22 General Fund Budget, approved last year, projected a $3,231,760 ending fund balance.  The revised budget has a $3,260,307 projected ending fund balance.  This is a difference of $28,547. Director of Finance, Kevin Januszewski and I recommend approving the revised 2021-22 budget.
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8. PROPOSED 22-23 BUDGET
Description:
Kevin Januszewski and I recommend approving the enclosed Preliminary 22-23 General Fund, Food Service, Community Education, and Debt Service Fund Budgets.

A. The budget includes a 2.5% projected increase in general education aid or a 1.3% increase for all combined aid.  
B. The budget includes a 3% increase in insurance costs.
C. The budget still includes federal grants (ESSER) that allows us to continue to keep some vital staff including teaching and curriculum expenses.
 
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9. STRATEGIC PLANNING
Description:
Strategic Planning with Gail Gilman from MSBA has set the dates as follows:
  • Surveys available in early May.
  • Listening Sessions - Thursday, May 5, 2022 - five sessions during the day and early evening
  • Strategic Planning Committee Meeting #1 - Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - late afternoon/early evening
  • Strategic Planning Committee Meeting #2 - Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - late afternoon/early evening
  • Strategic Planning Committee Meeting #3 - Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - late afternoon/early evening
  • Review/Goal Alignment/Wrap-up In-service with Board-Superintendent Team - Thursday, July 14, 2022 - late afternoon/early evening
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10. ADJOURN

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