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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. First Reading of Policies
6.2. First Reading of FY24 Budget
 
6.3. Dissemination of Superintendent's Evaluation Tool
 
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 Joint Purchasing Agreement
9. Action Items

9.1. Resolution in Support of 916 Center for Intensive Educator Preparation 
9.2. Approval of Contract between Dr. Christine Peper and Northeast Metro 916
9.3. Resolution Reinstating Reduced Educational Positions Descriptions
9.4. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Probationary Teachers
9.5. Adoption of 916 School Board Goals
10. Board Forum
11. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 3, 2023 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):
Daniels
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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:

Thursday, May 18, 2023- Awards Day at Career and Tech

8:15 a.m. - North, Tartan, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Forest Lake, St Anthony/New Brighton
10:10 a.m. - White Bear Lake, South Washington
12:45 p.m. - Mounds View, Irondale, Roseville, Centennial,            Columbia Heights, Fridley, Spring Lake Park
Wednesday, May 31, 2023- WELS North Graduation at Quora Education Center at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 1, 2023- Quora Graduation at Quora Education Center. Learning Community 7 at 4:30 p.m. and Learning Communities 3,4,5, and 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 2, 2023- Area Learning Centers Graduation at Quora Education Center at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023- South Campus Graduation at South Campus Education Center at 12:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023- School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 
Monday, June 19, 2023- 916 Foundation Golf Tournament at Oak Marsh, Oakdale
 
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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. First Reading of Policies
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:

Policy 208- Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
Policy 516.5- Overdose Medication (new)
Policy 524- Technology Responsible Use and Safety Policy
Policy 721- Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
Policy 722- Public Data Requests
722 Form- Public Data Requests Form (new)
 
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6.2. First Reading of FY24 Budget
 
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
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6.3. Dissemination of Superintendent's Evaluation Tool
 
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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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 April 5, 2023
 
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:

$3,600,865.22 for check numbers *601697 - 601764, ACH payments and Wires except for voids as marked on the check register.
 
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8.3. Personnel
Description:
Employment, Resignation, Retirement, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignments/Transfers, New Positions
 
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8.4. Donations
Description:

Itinerant and Related Services received an E-bot Pro Video Magnifier from Stacey Vogele
 
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8.5. Approval of Joint Purchasing Agreement
Description:

ISD 182 Cosby-Ironton Public Schools
ISD 2909 Rock Ridge Public Schools
ISD 332 Mora Public Schools
ISD 2397 Le Sueur-Handerson Public Schools

 
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Resolution in Support of 916 Center for Intensive Educator Preparation 
Speaker(s):
Naidicz /Wallace
Description:

WHEREAS, the School Board of Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 is committed to making policy and financial decisions that enable the school district to provide quality educational programs and services to the students served by the district; and

WHEREAS, the 2023 Biennial Report; Supply & Demand of Teachers in Minnesota from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) identify the ongoing statewide struggle to retain current educators and recruit new individuals to the profession, and the Shortage Areas: Licensure PELSB Report, updated June 2022, includes both Autism Spectrum Disorders and Emotional Behavior Disorders licenses as shortage areas; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 122A.09 and Minnesota Rules 8710.5050 Subpart 1 state that a teacher with the Academic and Behavior Strategist license is not prepared to serve needs beyond those that are moderate; and as a school district providing intensive special education programming and support in specialized federal setting four instructional settings, special education teachers who have obtained only the Academic and Behavior Strategist license are not eligible to work in our federal setting four programs; and 

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Teacher Workforce report identifies special education as an area of need, and the decreased enrollment in Minnesota Teacher Preparation programs for candidates seeking a special education full licensure area such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Emotional Behavior Disorder has greatly impacted school districts across Minnesota in their ability to recruit and hire qualified candidates to teach in our programs; and

WHEREAS, Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 is committed to the ongoing pursuit of methods to hire and retain qualified special education teachers; WHEREAS, Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 is committed to developing educators who will dedicate time to engage in self-reflection, personal growth and actively further the 916 vision of educational justice, 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 fully supports creating and implementing the 916 Center for Intensive Educator Preparation as an Alternative Licensure Program, as it aligns with the district’s mission and vision.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the resolution in support of 916 Center for Intensive Educator Preparation.
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9.2. Approval of Contract between Dr. Christine Peper and Northeast Metro 916
Speaker(s):
Naidicz
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 has been contracting with Dr. Christine Peper to develop the unit and program requirements for an Alternative Licensure Program, now titled the 916 Center for Intensive Educator Preparation (CIEP). This contract is being funded by the Innovation Grant. 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the contract between Northeast Metro 916 and Dr. Christine Peper in the amount of $101,000 between 12/22/22 and 6/30/23.
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9.3. Resolution Reinstating Reduced Educational Positions Descriptions
Speaker(s):
McAllister
Description:

WHEREAS, the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District adopted a resolution on April 5, 2023, reducing the following position; 

WHEREAS, enrollments in the program have increased to a level that warrants reinstating the reduced position, 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District, as follows: That the following position, or portions thereof, be reinstated: 


Position 
.3 FTE Cosmetology Instructor 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends that the School Board reinstate the position of 0.3 FTE Teacher, Cosmetology Instructor.
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9.4. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Probationary Teachers
Speaker(s):
McAllister
Description:

WHEREAS, __________ is a probationary teacher in Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916,

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, that pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, that the teaching contract of __________, a probationary teacher in Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, is hereby terminated at the end of the working day on June 30, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the attached form.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve terminating the contracts of the probationary teachers named in the attached document.
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9.5. Adoption of 916 School Board Goals
Speaker(s):
Clark/Dols
Description:

The Board Goals Committee drafted and presented proposed goals at the April 5 School Board Meeting. After an opportunity for comment, the Board Goals Committee is proposing the attached goals.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board Goals Committee recommends the School Board adopt the attached goals.
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10. Board Forum
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:

The Board Forum provides School Board members with an opportunity to share 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 special events in Northeast Metro 916 and Member Districts
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Adjournment of Meeting

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