Becker Primary Piano Academy 

 

1. Facilities Update-The Project Oversight Committee was updated on Wednesday on the status of the building projects.  Attached is the most recent update.
2. MASA/MASE Spring Conference is on March 14th and 15th. I am registered and plan to attend the conference which aligns with the AASA workshops I have been attending.
3. February is School Board Appreciation Month. We have submitted an article to the "Patriot", placed information on our marquee board and on social media thanking you.  We thank you for making the difficult decisions and taking the time to help improve our student learning environment.
4. SVVP COPS Grant we will be doing a safety assessment and also ordering equipment soon. We will be meeting with Sherburne and Wright County to complete the safety assessment.
5. The Prom Committee has begun meeting frequently after winter break.  Prom is set for May 11th.  Grand march will take place at the high school in the mid to late afternoon.  Dinner and transportation will be on their own this year, as we do on even numbered years with closer locations.  The dance will take place at Harvester Square Event Center in St. Cloud.  The cost will be $40 per person.  Next year's prom date has been set for April 12th, 2025.  This is a different date than we have used in the past, as the cost of the venue is lower, we avoid Mother's Day and fishing opener.  This date will be communicated out with this year's communication.  The date each year considers robotics competitions, spring tournaments, and neighboring schools.
6. The Graduation Committee has determined the class motto.  The opportunity to submit a speech for consideration for graduation has been shared with the senior class.  The Graduation Committee will meet again on February 1st to discuss the class flower, staff speaker, the program, and other events related to the ceremony.  

I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.

In alignment with MN Statute, Section 124D.78, Subdivision 1, we must establish an American Indian Advisory Committee to serve in an advisory role.  We are also required by the Commissioner of Education to submit annual compliance of Concurrence and Nonconcurrence by March 1^st of each year.  Community Education Director, Michelle Peacock, and I recommend approval of the AIPAC document showing Concurrence by Sarah Colford who is the chairperson of the AIPAC.
 

I recommend approving the enclosed resolution directing the administration to propose the discontinuance of positions and/or programs for the next school year. The school board approves the resolution each February authorizing the administration to review all programs and positions in developing budget recommendations for the next school year.

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. 

I recommend a review only of the following policies as there have been no changes, or MSBA does not have a model policy.

512:  School-Sponsored Student Publication and Activities:  no MSBA changes since we adopted

531:  Pledge of Allegiance:  no MSBA changes since last review / revision

566:  No MSBA model policy

Due to the READ Act, we are asking to adjust the calendar for specific days to allow for required training for specific staff. The largest impact involves elementary student schedules. The required training will impact some partial and some full days for elementary students. Due to tight timelines, my recommendation will be verbal for these changes, but will be reflected in writing on the agenda prior to the meeting starting.

The calendar committee has met and provided feedback related to the calendar. A draft of this calendar was sent to them and no new feedback was received. The calendar committee and I recommend approval of the 2024-2025 School District Calendar.
*This calendar is a little different from previous calendars due to new READ Act implementation. There are days when the Primary and Intermediate do not have school and the Middle and High School do. Due to this, the Elementary Schools together and Middle and High School together will create a more specific calendar for families to clarify daily events.