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Meeting Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call of Attendance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Board Calendar Dates
5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
6. Presentations and Discussion Items
6.1. Legislative Update
6.2. Appointments to Board Committees for 2022-23
6.3. QComp
7. Superintendent's Report
8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
8.1. Minutes 
 
8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
8.3. Personnel
8.4. Donations
8.5. Approval of Changes to Credit Cards and Card Holders
8.6. Establishment of Board Professional Memberships for 2022-23
8.7. Approval of Canvas Health Contract for EMHC and Special Projects
8.8. Waiver of Pledge of Allegiance Requirement
9. Action Items
9.1. Approval of Administrative Organizational Chart
9.2. Approval of Avanti Center Agreement to Provide Educational Services
9.3. Approval of Contract Agreement with Ramsey County
9.4. Approval of Food Service Agreements
9.5. Approval of Aris Clinic Agreement to Provide Educational Services
9.6. Approval of Canvas Health Agreement to Provide Mental Health Services Using TAP Services 
9.7. Approval of School Board Policies
9.8. Re-submission of 2021 Pay Equity Report
9.9. Substitute Teacher, Education Assistant Specialist and Education Assistant Pay Rates for the 2022-23 School Year
10. Board Forum
11. Closed Session
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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2. Roll Call of Attendance
Speaker(s):
Donovan
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approval of Agenda
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4. Board Calendar Dates
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.  
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - School Board Retreat at 4:30 p.m.
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5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
Visitors attending the meeting who wish to address the school board on any issue that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. We ask that you complete the Request to Address the School Board form linked here prior to the school board meeting.
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6. Presentations and Discussion Items
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6.1. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
Valerie Dosland, lobbyist, Ewald Consulting
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6.2. Appointments to Board Committees for 2022-23
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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6.3. QComp
Speaker(s):
McAllister
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7. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Boe
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8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as detailed in the enclosure.
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8.1. Minutes 
 
Description:
Meeting Minutes from June 1, 2022
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:
$8,950,517.62 for check numbers *600963-601114, ACH payments and Wires except for voids as marked on check register. 
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8.3. Personnel
Description:
Employment, Resignations, Eliminate Positions, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignments/Transfers, New Positions
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8.4. Donations
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 received miscellaneous sensory tools from Diane and Bob Kilian.
Northeast Metro 916 received a food donation for the ALC Graduation Ceremony from Kendrix Bady/Kazori Ransom.
Automotive Technology received a 2002 Lexus RX 300 from Loren Varney.
Automotive Technology received a 2001 Mercury Sable from Tony Waldner.
Automotive Technology received a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu from Kim Vanswol.
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8.5. Approval of Changes to Credit Cards and Card Holders
Description:

US Bank Purchasing Card: NEW CARDS as of 06/06/2022
Summer Transition 1 - Credit Limit $1500
Summer Transition 2 - Credit Limit $1500
Summer Transition 3 - Credit Limit $1500
Summer Transition 4 - Credit Limit $1500
Summer Transition 5 - Credit Limit $1500
Summer Transition 6 - Credit Limit $1500
US Bank Purchasing Card: NEW CARDS as of 06/22/2022
District Office 1 - Credit Limit $2500
District Office 2 - Credit Limit $2500
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8.6. Establishment of Board Professional Memberships for 2022-23
Description:
Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) - $11,127.00
Metro Educational Cooperative Service Unit (ECSU) - $1000.00
Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) - $6,720.00
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8.7. Approval of Canvas Health Contract for EMHC and Special Projects
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate the delivery of mental health and related services to students attending Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate District programs. These services are provided through the School-Linked Mental Health Grant and delivered by Canvas Health therapists  in the EMHC classrooms and through special projects. This contract begins September 1, 2022 and is in effect through August 31, 2023. 

 
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8.8. Waiver of Pledge of Allegiance Requirement
Description:
Our school board policy 531 outlines the pledge of allegiance expectations. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 121A.11, subd. 3 (2) local school boards may waive this requirement annually. It is recommended that Northeast Metro 916 waive this requirement for all programs. 

 
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approval of Administrative Organizational Chart
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
The 2022-23 organizational chart for Northeast Metro 916. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Northeast Metro 916 organizational chart for 2022-23 as presented.
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9.2. Approval of Avanti Center Agreement to Provide Educational Services
Speaker(s):
Naidicz
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide educational services to students who are admitted to the Avanti Center for the 2022-23 school year. This program is operated in Blaine, and is at the request of Spring Lake Park Schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the agreement between the Avanti Center and Northeast Metro 916 to provide educational services for children and adolescent residents with emotional and/or behavioral disorders who are admitted to the Avanti Center for the period August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023.
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9.3. Approval of Contract Agreement with Ramsey County
Speaker(s):
Naidicz
Description:
This contract replaces the previous contract with Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department in which Ramsey County provided two full-time SROs at Quora Secondary School and East View Academy. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board authorize the administration to enter into a one-year contract agreement with Ramsey County, through the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Department will provide two full-time School Resource Officers for the 2022-23 school year, one SRO at Quora Secondary School in the amount of $94,493.61 and one SRO at East View Academy in the amount of $110,244.43.
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9.4. Approval of Food Service Agreements
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:
Northeast Metro 916 contracts with our member districts to provide food services to the students in our programs located across multiple member districts.

Columbia Heights ISD #13 with Metro Heights Academy
Roseville ISD #623 with Quora Education Center
White Bear Lake #624 with Bellaire, Mahtomedi Academy, South Campus, and WELS N
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the food service agreements for the 2022-23 school year as listed above.
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9.5. Approval of Aris Clinic Agreement to Provide Educational Services
Speaker(s):
Thebault
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide educational services to students at Aris Clinic for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. This program is  operated in Woodbury.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the agreement between Aris Clinic and Northeast Metro 916 to provide educational services for children and adolescents with emotional and/or behavioral disorders who are admitted to Aris Clinic for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. This contract will remain in effect through July 31, 2024 . The parties to this Agreement may renew this Agreement in one-year increments by executing a written renewal agreement at least sixty (60) days prior to expiration of the Agreement or any subsequent renewal period, subject to the same terms and conditions as this Agreement.
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9.6. Approval of Canvas Health Agreement to Provide Mental Health Services Using TAP Services 
Speaker(s):
Naidicz
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate the delivery of mental health and related services to students attending Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate District programs. These services are provided through the School-Linked Mental Health Grant and delivered by Canvas Health TAP therapists. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the agreement between Canvas Health and Northeast Metro 916 to provide mental health and related services to students enrolled at Northeast Metro 916 for the period of September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 in the amount of $183,976.36.
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9.7. Approval of School Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Thebault
Description:
These policies were presented for a first reading at the June 1 board meeting:
109: Equity    (Walker)
413: Harassment and Violence
413 Form: Harassment and Violence Report
524 Technology Responsible Use and Safety Policy 
524 Form: Technology Responsible Use Agreement
524 Guidelines: Cloud Storage
524.1 Social Media Policy 

 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board adopt the revised School Board policies as presented.
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9.8. Re-submission of 2021 Pay Equity Report
Speaker(s):
McAllister
Description:
The district will be re-submitting the 2021 Pay Equity Report on or before August 10, 2022.  Pay equity reporting is required by Local Government Pay Equity Act M.S. 471.991-471.999 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3920.  The report is designed to reduce pay inequities between women and men who have comparable jobs.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the re-submission of the 2021 Pay Equity implementation report to the Minnesota Pay Equity Management System.
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9.9. Substitute Teacher, Education Assistant Specialist and Education Assistant Pay Rates for the 2022-23 School Year
Speaker(s):
McAllister
Description:
Northeast Metro 916 utilizes Teachers on Call (TOC) to fill Teacher, Education Assistant Specialist and Education Assistant absences with qualified substitutes.  The administrative fee for services provided by TOC for the 2022-2023 school year is 27% and proposed substitute rates are as follows:

Teacher Full Day: $175
Teacher Half Day: $87.50
Long Term Substitute Teacher Full Day: $200
Long Term Substitute Teacher Half Day: $100
Retired Teacher Full Day: $250
Retired Teacher Half Day: $125
Education Assistant: First step on salary schedule
Education Assistant Specialist: First step on salary schedule
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Substitute Teacher, Education Assistant Specialist and Education Assistant rates for the 2022-2023 school year with services provided by Teachers on Call.
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10. Board Forum
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
The Board Forum provides School Board members with an opportunity to share in written format (see attachment) items of interest and information from their home district. Board members may share verbal updates at the meeting which are pertinent to all of the member districts related to the following:
  • MSBA, AMSD and SEE
  • Northeast Metro 916 or Special Events in member districts 
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11. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
In accordance with Minn Stat §13D.03, the Board will meet in closed session for the purpose of discussing Labor Negotiations Strategy.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Recommend to enter in to closed session for the purpose of discussing Labor Negotiations Strategy.
  2. Recommend to reconvene the regular school board meeting following closed session.
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12. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
The meeting will be closed as permitted by section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (a), to evaluate the performance of the School District's superintendent.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Recommend to enter in to closed session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's Evaluation.
  2. Recommend to reconvene the regular school board meeting following closed session.
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13. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Adjournment of Meeting

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