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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 Agenda
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4. Visitor Comments/Public Forum
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5. Tiger Pride – We Are Proud Of and/or Would Like to Recognize…
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6. Presentations
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6.1. FCCLA Convention Presentation
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6.2. Technology Plan Presentation
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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. Minutes of the March 23, 2015 School Board Work Session Meeting to be approved.
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7.2.2. Minutes of the April 20, 2015 School Board Meeting to be approved.
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7.3. Personnel
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7.3.1. Approve Community Education summer staff, hours and pay
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7.3.2. Accept resignation from Marleen Nelson
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7.3.3. Accept resignation from Nancy Grotjohn
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7.3.4. Accept resignation from Andrea Bright
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7.3.5. Approve summer weight room staff
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7.3.6. Accept resignation from Jill Van Kempen
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7.3.7. Accept resignation from FCCLA Advisor, Joe Boedigheimer
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7.3.8. Approve Extended School Year staff, hours and pay
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7.3.9. Approve Summer Hours for Karen Folkman
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7.3.10. Approve Band Instructor for an additional .333 FTE starting July 1, 2015.
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7.3.11. Approve Andrew Jipson for an additional .25 FTE starting July 1, 2015.
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7.3.12. Reduce Mark Ekren .5 FTE for Dean of Students and reinstate .5 FTE for Mark Ekren to Math Position.
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7.3.13. Reduce Tallack Dosdall .5 FTE Math Position and re-assign to .5 FTE Technology Integrationist.
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7.3.14. Approve to hire .5 FTE Elementary Counselor - Megan Hoyer
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7.3.15. Approve to increase Michele Hanson to 1.00 FTE
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7.3.16. ADDENDUM - Approve to Hire Amy Mumm for Full-Time English Instruction at Step 10 MA + 30 based on the Morris Area Teachers Association Master contract starting July 1, 2015.
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7.3.17. ADDENDUM - Approve resignation agreement with Craig Peterson
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7.3.18. ADDENDUM - Approve termination of Technology Director, Stephen Lien as of May 14, 2015.
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7.3.19. ADDENDUM - Accept resignation from Michael Schuldt
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7.4. Celebrate and Recognize Good News, Gifts, and Donations
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7.4.1. Recognize and accept donations from various individuals and groups.
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7.5. Routine Business
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7.5.1. Authorize seeking bids on baked goods and dairy products.
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7.5.2. Renew Membership in the Minnesota State High School League
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7.5.3. Approve Agreement with Honeywell's Instant Alert
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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. Stephen Lien - Technology Coordinator
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9.2. Mark Ekren, Activities Director
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9.3. Tony Reimers, Community Education Director
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9.4. Ken Gagner, Elementary Principal
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9.5. Craig Peterson, Secondary Principal
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9.6. 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 World's Best Workforce Advisory Committee (Van Eps/Odello)
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11.2. Finance/Facilities Committee (Kurtz/Wulf/Metzger)
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11.3. Midwest Special Education Cooperative (Metzger/Nissen (Sub))
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11.4. Morris Area Community Education (Kurtz)
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11.5. MSHSL/Activities/Athletics/Big Cat Stadium (Solvie)
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11.6. Negotiations/Personnel/Meet & Confer Committee
Non-Licensed (Solve/Stahman) Licensed (Nissen/Fuhrman) |
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11.7. Curriculum/Strategic Planning Committee (Odello/Van Eps/Fuhrman)
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11.8. Regional Fitness Center (Van Eps)
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11.9. Wellness Committee (Fuhrman)
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12. Consider Previous Business
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12.1. Policy Review – Second Reading
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12.1.1. Policy #507 - Corporal Punishment
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12.1.2. Policy #508 - Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs
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12.1.3. Policy #509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
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12.1.4. Policy #510 - School Activities
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12.2. Policy Review - Third and Final Reading
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12.2.1. Policy #423 – Employee-Student Relationships
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12.2.2. Policy #504 - Student Dress and Appearance
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12.2.3. Policy #505 - Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
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12.2.4. Policy #506 - Student Discipline
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13. Consider New Business
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13.1. Policy Review – First Reading
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13.1.1. Policy #511 - Student Fundraising
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13.1.2. Policy #512 - School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
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13.1.3. Policy #513 - Student Promotion Retention and Program Design
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13.1.4. Policy #515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
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13.2. 2015-2016 Handbooks - First Reading
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13.2.1. FY2015-2016 Coaches Handbook
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13.2.2. FY2015-2016 High School Student Handbook
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13.2.3. FY2015-2016 Elementary Parent/Student Handbook
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13.2.4. FY2015-2016 Elementary Staff Handbook
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13.2.5. ADDENDUM - FY2015-2016 Bus Driver Handbook
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13.3. Approve Recommendation Letter and Letter of Intent for the 2015 HVAC Improvements Project
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13.4. Adoption of the Stevens County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
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13.5. Approve list of Morris Area High School Class of 2015 Graduates
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13.6. Morris Area School District Technology Plan 2016-2018
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13.7. Approve the Morris Area Teachers' Association (MATA) Health Insurance through PEIP (Public Employees Insurance Program).
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13.8. Approve Diane Moeller as the Identified Official with Authority (IOWA) with the Morris Area School District #2769.
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13.9. Approve Agreement for Morris Area Office and Media (MAOAM) for the FY2014-2015 and FY2015-FY2017 School Years.
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13.10. Morris Area Principal's Association Letter of Intent to Negotiate
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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. May 20 - 6:00 P.M. - MATA Negotiations
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15.2. June 9 - 10:00 A.M. - Bus Driver Mediation Negotiations
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15.3. June 22 - 7:00 P.M. - Regular School Board Meeting
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16. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Session | |
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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 Agenda
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4. Visitor Comments/Public Forum
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5. Tiger Pride – We Are Proud Of and/or Would Like to Recognize…
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6. Presentations
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6.1. FCCLA Convention Presentation
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Description:
Jacob Just will be present to give his presentation on the FCCLA Convention and his position as a newly elected State FCCLA Officer.
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6.2. Technology Plan Presentation
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Description:
The Technology Committee will be present to give their report for the Technology Plan that is ready for approval from MDE.
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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. Minutes of the March 23, 2015 School Board Work Session Meeting to be approved.
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7.2.2. Minutes of the April 20, 2015 School Board Meeting to be approved.
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7.3. Personnel
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7.3.1. Approve Community Education summer staff, hours and pay
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7.3.2. Accept resignation from Marleen Nelson
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7.3.3. Accept resignation from Nancy Grotjohn
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7.3.4. Accept resignation from Andrea Bright
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7.3.5. Approve summer weight room staff
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7.3.6. Accept resignation from Jill Van Kempen
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7.3.7. Accept resignation from FCCLA Advisor, Joe Boedigheimer
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7.3.8. Approve Extended School Year staff, hours and pay
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7.3.9. Approve Summer Hours for Karen Folkman
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Description:
Karen Folkman has requested 32 hours of extended time for the summer. Based on past practice we are recommending approval of 24 hours for her extended time.
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7.3.10. Approve Band Instructor for an additional .333 FTE starting July 1, 2015.
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7.3.11. Approve Andrew Jipson for an additional .25 FTE starting July 1, 2015.
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7.3.12. Reduce Mark Ekren .5 FTE for Dean of Students and reinstate .5 FTE for Mark Ekren to Math Position.
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7.3.13. Reduce Tallack Dosdall .5 FTE Math Position and re-assign to .5 FTE Technology Integrationist.
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7.3.14. Approve to hire .5 FTE Elementary Counselor - Megan Hoyer
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7.3.15. Approve to increase Michele Hanson to 1.00 FTE
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7.3.16. ADDENDUM - Approve to Hire Amy Mumm for Full-Time English Instruction at Step 10 MA + 30 based on the Morris Area Teachers Association Master contract starting July 1, 2015.
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7.3.17. ADDENDUM - Approve resignation agreement with Craig Peterson
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7.3.18. ADDENDUM - Approve termination of Technology Director, Stephen Lien as of May 14, 2015.
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7.3.19. ADDENDUM - Accept resignation from Michael Schuldt
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7.4. Celebrate and Recognize Good News, Gifts, and Donations
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7.4.1. Recognize and accept donations from various individuals and groups.
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7.5. Routine Business
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7.5.1. Authorize seeking bids on baked goods and dairy products.
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Description:
The School Board should authorize seeking bids on these items, which we do annually.
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7.5.2. Renew Membership in the Minnesota State High School League
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7.5.3. Approve Agreement with Honeywell's Instant Alert
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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. Stephen Lien - Technology Coordinator
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9.2. Mark Ekren, Activities Director
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9.3. Tony Reimers, Community Education Director
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9.4. Ken Gagner, Elementary Principal
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9.5. Craig Peterson, Secondary Principal
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9.6. 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 World's Best Workforce Advisory Committee (Van Eps/Odello)
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11.2. Finance/Facilities Committee (Kurtz/Wulf/Metzger)
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11.3. Midwest Special Education Cooperative (Metzger/Nissen (Sub))
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11.4. Morris Area Community Education (Kurtz)
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11.5. MSHSL/Activities/Athletics/Big Cat Stadium (Solvie)
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11.6. Negotiations/Personnel/Meet & Confer Committee
Non-Licensed (Solve/Stahman) Licensed (Nissen/Fuhrman) |
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11.7. Curriculum/Strategic Planning Committee (Odello/Van Eps/Fuhrman)
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11.8. Regional Fitness Center (Van Eps)
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11.9. Wellness Committee (Fuhrman)
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12. Consider Previous Business
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12.1. Policy Review – Second 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 second reading of these policies as presented. |
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12.1.1. Policy #507 - Corporal Punishment
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12.1.2. Policy #508 - Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs
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12.1.3. Policy #509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
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12.1.4. Policy #510 - School Activities
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12.2. Policy Review - Third and Final Reading
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Description:
ACTION
Any recommended changes are shown since the last reading. Recommended action - a motion to approve the third and final reading of these policies as presented. |
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12.2.1. Policy #423 – Employee-Student Relationships
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12.2.2. Policy #504 - Student Dress and Appearance
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12.2.3. Policy #505 - Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
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12.2.4. Policy #506 - Student Discipline
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13. Consider New Business
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| Subject: |
13.1. 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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13.1.1. Policy #511 - Student Fundraising
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13.1.2. Policy #512 - School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
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13.1.3. Policy #513 - Student Promotion Retention and Program Design
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13.1.4. Policy #515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
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13.2. 2015-2016 Handbooks - First Reading
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Description:
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
All of these handbooks are in place and being reviewed as part of the normal review cycle. Any recommended changes are shown. No action necessary; other than to recognize the first reading of these handbooks as presented. |
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13.2.1. FY2015-2016 Coaches Handbook
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13.2.2. FY2015-2016 High School Student Handbook
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13.2.3. FY2015-2016 Elementary Parent/Student Handbook
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13.2.4. FY2015-2016 Elementary Staff Handbook
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13.2.5. ADDENDUM - FY2015-2016 Bus Driver Handbook
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13.3. Approve Recommendation Letter and Letter of Intent for the 2015 HVAC Improvements Project
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Description:
ACTION
Information is attached for the 2015 HVAC Improvements Project that will be done throughout the summer. Approval is needed to award the bid to RJ Mechanical, Inc. Recommended motion, to approve the 2015 HVAC Improvements Project and award the bid for the project to RJ Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $1,861,500.00. |
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13.4. Adoption of the Stevens County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Description:
ACTION
The Stevens County hazard mitigation plan was successfully reviewed by FEMA. The School Board is required to approve this plan and a signed copy sent back to the Stevens County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Director ASAP. Recommended motion to approve the Adoption of the Stevens County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. |
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13.5. Approve list of Morris Area High School Class of 2015 Graduates
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the list of Morris Area High School Class of 2015 Graduates |
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13.6. Morris Area School District Technology Plan 2016-2018
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Description:
ACTION
The Morris Area School Board is required to approve the District Technology Plan. Recommended motion, to approve the Morris Area School District Technology Plan 2016-2018. |
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13.7. Approve the Morris Area Teachers' Association (MATA) Health Insurance through PEIP (Public Employees Insurance Program).
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Description:
ACTION
The MATA has decided to go with PEIP for their Health Insurance Renewal Package. Recommended motion to approve the Morris Area Teachers' Association (MATA) Health Insurance through PEIP (Public Employees Insurance Program). |
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13.8. Approve Diane Moeller as the Identified Official with Authority (IOWA) with the Morris Area School District #2769.
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Description:
ACTION
This is a new system for using the MDE Website to approve everyone else within the District to use the website. Recommended motion to approve Diane Moeller as the Identified Official with Authority (IOWA) with the Morris Area School District #2769. |
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13.9. Approve Agreement for Morris Area Office and Media (MAOAM) for the FY2014-2015 and FY2015-FY2017 School Years.
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Description:
ACTION
The MAOAM has ratified the agreement reached with the Non-Licensed Negotiation Committee. Recommended motion to approve Agreement for Morris Area Office and Media (MAOAM) for the FY2014-2015 and FY2015-FY2017 School Years. |
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13.10. Morris Area Principal's Association Letter of Intent to Negotiate
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Description:
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the letter received from the Morris Area Principal's Association with their Intent to Negotiate. |
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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. May 20 - 6:00 P.M. - MATA Negotiations
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15.2. June 9 - 10:00 A.M. - Bus Driver Mediation Negotiations
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15.3. June 22 - 7:00 P.M. - Regular School Board Meeting
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16. Adjournment
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