II. Approval of Agenda

III. Closed Session

III.A. EPS Physical Security Update.  Closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 3(d), for the board to receive security briefings and reports; to discuss issues related to security systems; and to discuss emergency response procedures.  The disclosure of this private security data would pose a danger to public safety and/or compromise security procedures and responses.  During this closed session, the Board will be reviewing the safety and security information and plans to be used for District-wide safety and security procedures and recommendations for safety upgrades and training.  Any voting related to the financial issues involved with the safety and security plans, if any, will take place during open session.

IV. Consent

IV.A. Commendation for Julie Greene

IV.B. Commendation for Regina Neville

IV.C. Commendation for Janie Shaw

IV.D. Minutes: November 13 work session and regular meeting; November 28 work session; December 4 work session

IV.E. Personnel Recommendations

IV.F. Check Register - November 2023

IV.G. Electronic Fund Transfers - November 2023

IV.H. Gifts & Bequests - November 2023

IV.I. 2024 Highlands Elementary Exterior Wall Repair Project

IV.J. Facility Rental Rates

IV.K. Boys Volleyball

IV.L. Student Support Services Agreements

IV.L.1. Strategic Staffing Solutions

V. Action

V.A. Proposed 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Independent School District 273 and Education Minnesota/Edina

V.B. Certification of Property Taxes Payable in 2024

VI. Discussion

VI.A. Annual Financial Audit Presentation - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023

VI.B. Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Financial Forecast and Assumptions

VII. Leadership Updates

VIII. Adjournment