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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
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3. Consideration of the Agenda
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4. Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Property Tax Abatement, for Dripps Automotive LLC.
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5. Visitor Comments/Public Forum
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6. Presentations
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6.1. 2013-2014 Staff Development Presentation by Sue Hauger
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7. Approve Consent Agenda
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7.1. Finances
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7.1.1. Review and approve claims, accounts, and financial information
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7.2. Meeting Minutes
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7.2.1. August 18, 2014 meeting
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7.2.2. September 2, 2014 meeting
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7.3. Personnel
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7.3.1. Approve increasing High School Special Education Paraeducator Vicky Brandt 30 minutes per day
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7.3.2. Accept Resignation from Kathryn Eul - Elementary Special Education Paraeducator
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7.3.3. Approve the list of Community Education Instructors for Fall 2014.
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7.3.4. Approve Winter Coaches as listed.
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7.4. Tiger Pride – We Are Proud Of and/or Would Like to Recognize…
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7.4.1. We would like to recognize First Lutheran Church group for cleaning up the "reading garden", cleaning up bleachers, and other projects on Sept. 7.
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7.4.2. We would like to recognize Gail Metzger and family/friends for also helping with cleaning up the "reading garden" as well as
some of our other gardens.
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7.4.3. September 22, 2014
Morris Area School Board
Tiger Pride
Heidi Suess
Megan Ceballos
Kristine Liljenquist
Morris Area School District #2769 has learned that you
recently attended a meeting - and our now part of - the Morris Intercultural
Education Initiative Leadership Team. Volunteering time with this team
is a valuable service to our district as we work towards the goal of becoming a
model community for successful integration of all cultures. We sincerely
appreciate your efforts!
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7.4.4. Recognize Kristin Grove and Ashley Bennett for
spending uncompensated time in August and early September to get the
PreK closets and classrooms ready for classes.
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7.4.5. Recognize Matt Solemsaas, Shane Decker, Dave Rohloff,
and Rob Jergenson for being volunteer coaches in our 5/6 Tackle Football
program.
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7.4.6. Recognize the High School Student Council Members, Mrs. Rinkenberger, Mr. Milbrandt, Natalie Ketterling and Mr. Boedigheimer for their time helping with the Collaborative In-Service.
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7.4.7. Recognize the following students for taking time to meet with the MN Dept of Education regarding CTE classes.
Emma Zosel, Joanna Moser, Matt Munsterman, Kjestina Bruer, Aaron Jones, Bo Gullickson, and Ian Howden |
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7.5. Celebrate and Recognize Good News, Gifts, and Donations
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7.5.1. Recognize and accept donations from various individuals and groups.
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7.5.2. Custodial Workers’ Day – October 2, 2013
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7.5.3. School Lunch Week – October 14-16, 2013
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7.5.4. School Bus Safety Week – October 21-25, 2013
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7.6. Routine Business
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7.6.1. Approve Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
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7.6.2. Approve Overnight Field Trips for FFA - National Convention, State Convention, Ag in the Classroom.
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7.6.3. Approve
2013-2014 Staff Development Report
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8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda
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9. Review Management and Administrative Reports
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9.1. Mark Ekren, Activities Director
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9.2. Tony Reimers, Community Education Manager
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9.3. Ken Gagner, Elementary Principal
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9.4. Craig Peterson, Secondary Principal
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9.5. Diane Moeller, Superintendent
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10. Strategic Planning
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11. School Board Reports
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11.1. District Advisory Committee (Fuhrman/Van Eps)
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11.2. Facilities Committee (Fuhrman/Nissen/Wulf/Anderson/Zimmel)
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11.3. Finance Committee (Gartland/Metzger/Nissen/Solvie/Kurtz)
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11.4. Meet and Confer Committee (Fuhrman/Stahman)
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11.5. Midwest Special Education Cooperative (Metzger)
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11.6. Morris Area Community Education (Kurtz)
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11.7. MSHSL/Activities/Athletics/Big Cat Stadium (Solvie/Zimmel)
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11.8. Licensed Staff Negotiations Committee (Fuhrman/Gartland/Nissen)
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11.9. Non Licensed Staff Negotiations Committee (Stahman/Lemke/Solvie)
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11.10. Stevens County Family Services Collaborative (Fuhrman)
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11.11. Strategic Planning Committee (Lemke/Van Eps/Wulf/Stahman)
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11.12. Regional Fitness Center (Lemke)
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11.13. Wellness Committee (Anderson)
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12. Consider Previous Business
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12.1. Policy Review – Third Reading
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12.1.1. Policy #410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy
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12.1.2. Policy #412 - Expense Reimbursement
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12.2. Policy Review – Second Reading
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12.2.1. Policy #413 - Harassment and Violence
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12.2.2. Policy #414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect
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12.2.3. Policy #415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
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12.2.4. Policy #416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
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13. Consider New Business
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13.1. Approve 2014 Payable 2015 Preliminary Levy Certification
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13.2. Approve the 2014-2014 School Resource Officer Agreement
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13.3. Policy Review – First Reading
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13.3.1. Policy #417 - Chemical Use and Abuse
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13.3.2. Policy #418 - Drug Free Workplace/Drug Free School
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13.3.3. Policy #419 - Tobacco Free Environment
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13.3.4. Policy #420 - Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and certain other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions.
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13.4. Tax Abatement Agreement
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13.5. Resolution Approving Property Tax Abatements and awarding a business subsidy to assist in financing improvements to be made by Dripps Automotive LLC. in the City of Morris, Minnesota.
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13.6. Refunding/Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds
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13.6.1. Resolution Relating to $8,470,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A.
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13.6.2. Resolution Relating to $8,910,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B
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13.6.3. Resolution Relating to $1,620,000 General Obligation Alternative Facilities Bonds, Series 2014C.
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14. Other Items Deemed Appropriate by the Board
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15. School Board Calendar Review
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15.1. October 20: School Board Meeting – 6:00 pm (Donnelly Town Hall)
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15.2. November 17: School Board Meeting - 7:00 pm (Room C100)
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16. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | September 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Session | |
| Subject: |
1. Call to Order
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| Subject: |
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
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| Subject: |
3. Consideration of the Agenda
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|
| Subject: |
4. Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Property Tax Abatement, for Dripps Automotive LLC.
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| Subject: |
5. Visitor Comments/Public Forum
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|
| Subject: |
6. Presentations
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| Subject: |
6.1. 2013-2014 Staff Development Presentation by Sue Hauger
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|
| Subject: |
7. Approve Consent Agenda
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| Subject: |
7.1. Finances
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| Subject: |
7.1.1. Review and approve claims, accounts, and financial information
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| Subject: |
7.2. Meeting Minutes
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| Subject: |
7.2.1. August 18, 2014 meeting
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| Subject: |
7.2.2. September 2, 2014 meeting
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| Subject: |
7.3. Personnel
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| Subject: |
7.3.1. Approve increasing High School Special Education Paraeducator Vicky Brandt 30 minutes per day
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| Subject: |
7.3.2. Accept Resignation from Kathryn Eul - Elementary Special Education Paraeducator
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| Subject: |
7.3.3. Approve the list of Community Education Instructors for Fall 2014.
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| Subject: |
7.3.4. Approve Winter Coaches as listed.
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| Subject: |
7.4. Tiger Pride – We Are Proud Of and/or Would Like to Recognize…
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| Subject: |
7.4.1. We would like to recognize First Lutheran Church group for cleaning up the "reading garden", cleaning up bleachers, and other projects on Sept. 7.
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| Subject: |
7.4.2. We would like to recognize Gail Metzger and family/friends for also helping with cleaning up the "reading garden" as well as
some of our other gardens.
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| Subject: |
7.4.3. September 22, 2014
Morris Area School Board
Tiger Pride
Heidi Suess
Megan Ceballos
Kristine Liljenquist
Morris Area School District #2769 has learned that you
recently attended a meeting - and our now part of - the Morris Intercultural
Education Initiative Leadership Team. Volunteering time with this team
is a valuable service to our district as we work towards the goal of becoming a
model community for successful integration of all cultures. We sincerely
appreciate your efforts!
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|
| Subject: |
7.4.4. Recognize Kristin Grove and Ashley Bennett for
spending uncompensated time in August and early September to get the
PreK closets and classrooms ready for classes.
|
|
| Subject: |
7.4.5. Recognize Matt Solemsaas, Shane Decker, Dave Rohloff,
and Rob Jergenson for being volunteer coaches in our 5/6 Tackle Football
program.
|
|
| Subject: |
7.4.6. Recognize the High School Student Council Members, Mrs. Rinkenberger, Mr. Milbrandt, Natalie Ketterling and Mr. Boedigheimer for their time helping with the Collaborative In-Service.
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| Subject: |
7.4.7. Recognize the following students for taking time to meet with the MN Dept of Education regarding CTE classes.
Emma Zosel, Joanna Moser, Matt Munsterman, Kjestina Bruer, Aaron Jones, Bo Gullickson, and Ian Howden |
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| Subject: |
7.5. Celebrate and Recognize Good News, Gifts, and Donations
|
|
| Subject: |
7.5.1. Recognize and accept donations from various individuals and groups.
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| Subject: |
7.5.2. Custodial Workers’ Day – October 2, 2013
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| Subject: |
7.5.3. School Lunch Week – October 14-16, 2013
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| Subject: |
7.5.4. School Bus Safety Week – October 21-25, 2013
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| Subject: |
7.6. Routine Business
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| Subject: |
7.6.1. Approve Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
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| Subject: |
7.6.2. Approve Overnight Field Trips for FFA - National Convention, State Convention, Ag in the Classroom.
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| Subject: |
7.6.3. Approve
2013-2014 Staff Development Report
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| Subject: |
8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda
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|
| Subject: |
9. Review Management and Administrative Reports
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|
| Subject: |
9.1. Mark Ekren, Activities Director
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| Subject: |
9.2. Tony Reimers, Community Education Manager
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| Subject: |
9.3. Ken Gagner, Elementary Principal
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9.4. Craig Peterson, Secondary Principal
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9.5. Diane Moeller, Superintendent
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| Subject: |
10. Strategic Planning
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| Subject: |
11. School Board Reports
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| Subject: |
11.1. District Advisory Committee (Fuhrman/Van Eps)
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| Subject: |
11.2. Facilities Committee (Fuhrman/Nissen/Wulf/Anderson/Zimmel)
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| Subject: |
11.3. Finance Committee (Gartland/Metzger/Nissen/Solvie/Kurtz)
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| Subject: |
11.4. Meet and Confer Committee (Fuhrman/Stahman)
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| Subject: |
11.5. Midwest Special Education Cooperative (Metzger)
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11.6. Morris Area Community Education (Kurtz)
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11.7. MSHSL/Activities/Athletics/Big Cat Stadium (Solvie/Zimmel)
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11.8. Licensed Staff Negotiations Committee (Fuhrman/Gartland/Nissen)
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| Subject: |
11.9. Non Licensed Staff Negotiations Committee (Stahman/Lemke/Solvie)
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| Subject: |
11.10. Stevens County Family Services Collaborative (Fuhrman)
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| Subject: |
11.11. Strategic Planning Committee (Lemke/Van Eps/Wulf/Stahman)
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11.12. Regional Fitness Center (Lemke)
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11.13. Wellness Committee (Anderson)
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12. Consider Previous Business
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12.1. Policy Review – Third Reading
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTIONNo changes were made since the last reading.
Recommended action - a motion to approve the third reading of these policies as presented. |
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| Subject: |
12.1.1. Policy #410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy
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12.1.2. Policy #412 - Expense Reimbursement
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| Subject: |
12.2. Policy Review – Second Reading
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Description:
No changes were made since the last reading.
No action necessary; other than to recognize the second reading of these policies as presented. |
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12.2.1. Policy #413 - Harassment and Violence
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| Subject: |
12.2.2. Policy #414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect
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| Subject: |
12.2.3. Policy #415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
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| Subject: |
12.2.4. Policy #416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
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| Subject: |
13. Consider New Business
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| Subject: |
13.1. Approve 2014 Payable 2015 Preliminary Levy Certification
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the "MAXIMUM" amount for the 2014 Payable 2015 Preliminary Levy Certification. At the September meeting, the Maximum Levy is always approved and then in December, the Final Levy is approved where changes are the made at that time if needed. |
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13.2. Approve the 2014-2014 School Resource Officer Agreement
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the 2014-2014 School Resource Officer Agreement as presented. |
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13.3. Policy Review – First Reading
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Description:
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
All of these policies are in place and being reviewed as part of the normal policy review cycle. Any recommended changes are shown. No action necessary; other than to recognize the first reading of these policies as presented. |
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| Subject: |
13.3.1. Policy #417 - Chemical Use and Abuse
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| Subject: |
13.3.2. Policy #418 - Drug Free Workplace/Drug Free School
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| Subject: |
13.3.3. Policy #419 - Tobacco Free Environment
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| Subject: |
13.3.4. Policy #420 - Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and certain other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions.
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13.4. Tax Abatement Agreement
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Tax Abatement Agreement as attached. |
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13.5. Resolution Approving Property Tax Abatements and awarding a business subsidy to assist in financing improvements to be made by Dripps Automotive LLC. in the City of Morris, Minnesota.
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended to approve the Resolution Approving Property Tax Abatements and awarding a business subsidy to assist in financing improvements to be made by Dripps Automotive LLC. in the City of Morris, Minnesota. |
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13.6. Refunding/Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds
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13.6.1. Resolution Relating to $8,470,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A.
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommendation motion to approve the Resolution Relating to $8,470,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A. |
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13.6.2. Resolution Relating to $8,910,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommendation to approve the Resolution Relating to $8,910,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B |
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13.6.3. Resolution Relating to $1,620,000 General Obligation Alternative Facilities Bonds, Series 2014C.
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| Presenter: |
Kurt Gartland
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Resolution Relating to $1,620,000 General Obligation Alternative Facilities Bonds, Series 2014C. |
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14. Other Items Deemed Appropriate by the Board
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15. School Board Calendar Review
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| Subject: |
15.1. October 20: School Board Meeting – 6:00 pm (Donnelly Town Hall)
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15.2. November 17: School Board Meeting - 7:00 pm (Room C100)
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16. Adjournment
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