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Meeting Agenda
1. Convene:  6:00 PM     (Roll Call)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Review and Approval:      (Action)
4. Approval of Previous Minutes:      (Action)
4.A. August 22, 2022 Regular Business Meeting Minutes
4.B. September 12, 2022 Workshop Notes
5. Public Comment:  6:05 PM      (Information)
6. Announcements:  6:10 PM      (Information)
7. Spotlight on Success:  6:15 PM     (Information)
7.A. TASSEL - Print Shop
8. Board Work:  6:25 PM       (Action)
8.A. Decision Preparation
8.B. Required Board Action     (Action)
8.B.1) Approval of Preliminary FY2023-24 Levy     (Action)
8.B.1)a. Executive Summary
8.B.1)b. Tax Levy Comparison
8.B.1)c. Tax Levy Presentation Pay 23
8.C. Policy Monitoring     (Action)
8.C.1) Executive Limitations (EL's)     (Action)
8.C.1)a. EL 2.3   Treatment of Parents:  The Superintendent shall not allow a culture or district practice that fails to proactively engage parents of district students in a respectful partnership that supports the successful education of their child.     (Action)
8.C.1)a.(1) EL 2.3.1  Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Impede the flow of timely, adequate, and easily accessible information about the district in general and their child, in particular.
8.C.1)a.(2) EL 2.3.2   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow an environment where concerns or inquiries directed to the Superintendent are not acknowledged and subsequently handled by the district in a timely, respectful manner.
8.C.1)a.(3) EL 2.3.3  Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Set school policies or make major decisions without appropriate input and representation from district parents.
8.C.1)b. EL 2.6   Financial Management and Operations:  The Superintendent shall not cause or allow the development of financial jeopardy or a material deviation of actual expenditures from the current budget without School Board approval.     (Action)
8.C.1)b.(1) EL 2.6.1   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not: Allow payroll or debts to be settled in an untimely manner.
8.C.1)b.(2) EL 2.6.2   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow payments or other government-ordered payments or filings to be overdue or inaccurately filed.
8.C.1)b.(3) EL 2.6.3   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Use contingency funds greater than $100,000 without informing the School Board.
8.C.1)b.(4) EL 2.6.4   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:   Acquire, encumber, or dispose of real property without School Board approval.
8.C.1)b.(5) EL 2.6.5   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Lease real property or remodel leased real property without School Board approval.
8.C.1)b.(6) EL 2.6.6   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow receivables to remain unpursued after a reasonable grace period.
8.C.1)b.(7) EL 2.6.7   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow fee-based relationships in excess of $100,000 annually to continue beyond 3 years without a formal review that includes an analysis of contract fees and performance.
8.C.2) All Board Management Delegation Policies (BMD's)          (Action)
8.C.2)a. BMD 3.0 - Single Point of Contact:  The School Board’s sole official connection to the district, its achievement, and its conduct will be through the Superintendent. Therefore, the School Board does not direct or evaluate any other district employees.
8.C.2)b. BMD 3.1 - Unity of Control:  The School Board will direct the Superintendent only through official School Board action.
8.C.2)c. BMD 3.2 - Delegation to the Superintendent:  The School Board will instruct the Superintendent through written policies that prescribe the district ends to be achieved and describe district situations and actions to be avoided, allowing the Superintendent to use any reasonable interpretation of these policies.
8.C.2)d. BMD 3.3 - Superintendent Accountability & Performance:  The School Board will view the Superintendent performance as identical to district performance on the School Board’s Ends and Executive Limitations policies.  
8.C.3) Governance Process Policies:  4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7., 4.8, 4.10     (Action)
8.C.3)a. GP 4.4 - Officer Roles:  Officers of the School Board are empowered with specific responsibilities delegated to them by the School Board or by state statute. Officers are elected following nominations during the first meeting in January. The following outlines their responsibilities.
8.C.3)b. GP 4.5 - School Board Members Code of Conduct:  The School Board commits itself and its members to ethical, businesslike, and lawful conduct, including proper use of authority and appropriate decorum when acting as School Board members.
8.C.3)c. GP 4.6 - Process of Addressing School Board Member Violations:  The School Board and each of its members are committed to faithful compliance with the provisions of the School Board’s policies.

The School Board recognizes that alleged willful and or continuing policy violations must be addressed. Each member is responsible for promptly initiating the process outlined below.
8.C.3)d. GP 4.7 School Board Committee Principles:  School Board committees, when used, will be assigned so as to reinforce the wholeness of the School Board’s job and so as never to interfere with delegation from School Board to Superintendent. Accordingly:
8.C.3)e. GP 4.8 - School Board Committee Structure:  A School Board-level committee is created by a majority vote of the School Board to assist in the completion of School Board business. Each committee submits a yearly plan of action to the Board, submits minutes of meetings in a timely manner, and reports progress during Board business meetings. The only School Board committees are those that are set forth in this policy.
8.C.3)f. GP 4.10 - Operation of the School Board Governing Rules:  The purpose of this policy is to provide governing rules for the conduct of meetings of the School Board. An orderly School Board meeting allows School Board members to participate in discussion and decision of school district issues. Rules of order allow School Board members the opportunity to review school-related topics, discuss school business items, and bring matters to conclusion in a timely and consistent manner.
8.D. Record of Board Self-Evaluation     (Action)
8.D.1) 2022-23 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Governance Policies - BMD's & GP's (No Updates)
8.D.2) 2022-23 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Executive Limitation - EL's    (Action)
8.D.3) 2022-23 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Ends (1.1 - 1.6) (No Updates)
9. Superintendent Consent Agenda:  8:30 PM      (Action)
9.A. Monthly Reports
9.A.1) Resolution of Acceptance of Donations  
9.A.2) Human Resources Report
9.A.3) Business Services Reports
9.A.3)a. Board Business
9.A.3)b. Financial Report - Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Report
9.A.3)b.(1) June 2022 Report
9.A.3)b.(2) July 2022 Report
9.A.3)b.(3) August 2022 Report
9.B. 2022-2024 CLASS Agreement
10. Superintendent's Incidental Information Report:  8:35 PM      (Information)
10.A. FY 2021-22 Year-end Preliminary Financial Report
10.B. FY 2022-23 Preliminary Enrollment Report
11. Board Action on Committee Reports & Minutes:  8:50 PM      (Action)
11.A. Board Development Committee
11.B. Community Linkage Committee     (Action)
11.B.1) CLC Meeting Minutes for 9/18/22
11.C. Negotiations Committee     (Action)
11.C.1) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/11/22
11.C.2) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/18/22
11.C.3) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/23/22
11.C.4) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/27/22
11.C.5) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 9/1/22
11.C.6) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 9/8/22
11.C.7) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 9/12/22
11.D. Policy Committee
12. Other Board Updates (AMSD, ECSU, ISD 287, MSHSL):  9:30 PM     (Information)
12.A. AMSD (Association of Metropolitan Schools) - Kim Ross
12.B. ECSU (Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit) - Kim Ross
12.C. ISD 287 (Intermediate School District 287) - Francesca Pagan-Umar
12.D. MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) - Charles "CJ" Strehl
13. Board Work Plan: 9:40 PM      (Action)
13.A. Work Plan "Change" Document     (Action)
13.B. 2022-23 Board Annual Work Plan
14. Closed Session: Negotiation Strategy (MN Statue 13D.03, Subd.1): 9:45 PM     (Action)
Pursuant to MN Statue 13D.02, Subd.1: The governing body of a public employer may by a majority vote in a public meeting decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
15. Adjournment:     (Action)
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
Subject:
1. Convene:  6:00 PM     (Roll Call)
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Agenda Review and Approval:      (Action)
Subject:
4. Approval of Previous Minutes:      (Action)
Subject:
4.A. August 22, 2022 Regular Business Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. September 12, 2022 Workshop Notes
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Public Comment:  6:05 PM      (Information)
Subject:
6. Announcements:  6:10 PM      (Information)
Subject:
7. Spotlight on Success:  6:15 PM     (Information)
Subject:
7.A. TASSEL - Print Shop
Subject:
8. Board Work:  6:25 PM       (Action)
Subject:
8.A. Decision Preparation
Subject:
8.B. Required Board Action     (Action)
Subject:
8.B.1) Approval of Preliminary FY2023-24 Levy     (Action)
Subject:
8.B.1)a. Executive Summary
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B.1)b. Tax Levy Comparison
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B.1)c. Tax Levy Presentation Pay 23
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Policy Monitoring     (Action)
Subject:
8.C.1) Executive Limitations (EL's)     (Action)
Subject:
8.C.1)a. EL 2.3   Treatment of Parents:  The Superintendent shall not allow a culture or district practice that fails to proactively engage parents of district students in a respectful partnership that supports the successful education of their child.     (Action)
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.1)a.(1) EL 2.3.1  Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Impede the flow of timely, adequate, and easily accessible information about the district in general and their child, in particular.
Subject:
8.C.1)a.(2) EL 2.3.2   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow an environment where concerns or inquiries directed to the Superintendent are not acknowledged and subsequently handled by the district in a timely, respectful manner.
Subject:
8.C.1)a.(3) EL 2.3.3  Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Set school policies or make major decisions without appropriate input and representation from district parents.
Subject:
8.C.1)b. EL 2.6   Financial Management and Operations:  The Superintendent shall not cause or allow the development of financial jeopardy or a material deviation of actual expenditures from the current budget without School Board approval.     (Action)
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(1) EL 2.6.1   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not: Allow payroll or debts to be settled in an untimely manner.
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(2) EL 2.6.2   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow payments or other government-ordered payments or filings to be overdue or inaccurately filed.
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(3) EL 2.6.3   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Use contingency funds greater than $100,000 without informing the School Board.
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(4) EL 2.6.4   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:   Acquire, encumber, or dispose of real property without School Board approval.
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(5) EL 2.6.5   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Lease real property or remodel leased real property without School Board approval.
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(6) EL 2.6.6   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow receivables to remain unpursued after a reasonable grace period.
Subject:
8.C.1)b.(7) EL 2.6.7   Furthermore, the Superintendent shall not:  Allow fee-based relationships in excess of $100,000 annually to continue beyond 3 years without a formal review that includes an analysis of contract fees and performance.
Subject:
8.C.2) All Board Management Delegation Policies (BMD's)          (Action)
Subject:
8.C.2)a. BMD 3.0 - Single Point of Contact:  The School Board’s sole official connection to the district, its achievement, and its conduct will be through the Superintendent. Therefore, the School Board does not direct or evaluate any other district employees.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.2)b. BMD 3.1 - Unity of Control:  The School Board will direct the Superintendent only through official School Board action.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.2)c. BMD 3.2 - Delegation to the Superintendent:  The School Board will instruct the Superintendent through written policies that prescribe the district ends to be achieved and describe district situations and actions to be avoided, allowing the Superintendent to use any reasonable interpretation of these policies.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.2)d. BMD 3.3 - Superintendent Accountability & Performance:  The School Board will view the Superintendent performance as identical to district performance on the School Board’s Ends and Executive Limitations policies.  
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3) Governance Process Policies:  4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7., 4.8, 4.10     (Action)
Subject:
8.C.3)a. GP 4.4 - Officer Roles:  Officers of the School Board are empowered with specific responsibilities delegated to them by the School Board or by state statute. Officers are elected following nominations during the first meeting in January. The following outlines their responsibilities.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3)b. GP 4.5 - School Board Members Code of Conduct:  The School Board commits itself and its members to ethical, businesslike, and lawful conduct, including proper use of authority and appropriate decorum when acting as School Board members.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3)c. GP 4.6 - Process of Addressing School Board Member Violations:  The School Board and each of its members are committed to faithful compliance with the provisions of the School Board’s policies.

The School Board recognizes that alleged willful and or continuing policy violations must be addressed. Each member is responsible for promptly initiating the process outlined below.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3)d. GP 4.7 School Board Committee Principles:  School Board committees, when used, will be assigned so as to reinforce the wholeness of the School Board’s job and so as never to interfere with delegation from School Board to Superintendent. Accordingly:
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3)e. GP 4.8 - School Board Committee Structure:  A School Board-level committee is created by a majority vote of the School Board to assist in the completion of School Board business. Each committee submits a yearly plan of action to the Board, submits minutes of meetings in a timely manner, and reports progress during Board business meetings. The only School Board committees are those that are set forth in this policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3)f. GP 4.10 - Operation of the School Board Governing Rules:  The purpose of this policy is to provide governing rules for the conduct of meetings of the School Board. An orderly School Board meeting allows School Board members to participate in discussion and decision of school district issues. Rules of order allow School Board members the opportunity to review school-related topics, discuss school business items, and bring matters to conclusion in a timely and consistent manner.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Record of Board Self-Evaluation     (Action)
Subject:
8.D.1) 2022-23 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Governance Policies - BMD's & GP's (No Updates)
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.2) 2022-23 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Executive Limitation - EL's    (Action)
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.3) 2022-23 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Ends (1.1 - 1.6) (No Updates)
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Superintendent Consent Agenda:  8:30 PM      (Action)
Subject:
9.A. Monthly Reports
Subject:
9.A.1) Resolution of Acceptance of Donations  
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.2) Human Resources Report
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.3) Business Services Reports
Subject:
9.A.3)a. Board Business
Subject:
9.A.3)b. Financial Report - Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Report
Subject:
9.A.3)b.(1) June 2022 Report
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.3)b.(2) July 2022 Report
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.3)b.(3) August 2022 Report
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. 2022-2024 CLASS Agreement
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Superintendent's Incidental Information Report:  8:35 PM      (Information)
Subject:
10.A. FY 2021-22 Year-end Preliminary Financial Report
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. FY 2022-23 Preliminary Enrollment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Board Action on Committee Reports & Minutes:  8:50 PM      (Action)
Subject:
11.A. Board Development Committee
Subject:
11.B. Community Linkage Committee     (Action)
Subject:
11.B.1) CLC Meeting Minutes for 9/18/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Negotiations Committee     (Action)
Subject:
11.C.1) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/11/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.2) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/18/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.3) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/23/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.4) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 8/27/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.5) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 9/1/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.6) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 9/8/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C.7) Negotiations Committee Minutes for 9/12/22
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D. Policy Committee
Subject:
12. Other Board Updates (AMSD, ECSU, ISD 287, MSHSL):  9:30 PM     (Information)
Subject:
12.A. AMSD (Association of Metropolitan Schools) - Kim Ross
Subject:
12.B. ECSU (Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit) - Kim Ross
Subject:
12.C. ISD 287 (Intermediate School District 287) - Francesca Pagan-Umar
Subject:
12.D. MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) - Charles "CJ" Strehl
Subject:
13. Board Work Plan: 9:40 PM      (Action)
Subject:
13.A. Work Plan "Change" Document     (Action)
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. 2022-23 Board Annual Work Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Closed Session: Negotiation Strategy (MN Statue 13D.03, Subd.1): 9:45 PM     (Action)
Pursuant to MN Statue 13D.02, Subd.1: The governing body of a public employer may by a majority vote in a public meeting decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
Subject:
15. Adjournment:     (Action)

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