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Meeting Agenda
1. Financial Report     
1.A. Financial Report
1.B. Approval of Payment of Claims
1.C. Budget Revisions
1.D. Wire Transfers
1.E. Investment Transactions
1.F. WADM Projections
1.G. Fund Raisers
1.H. Investments in School Children 
2. Bids, R.F.P.s and Quotes Reports
2.A. Bids
2.A.1) PLACEHOLDER - for Bids related to the LRFP
2.B. R.F.P.s
2.B.1) PLACEHOLDER - for RFP's related to the LRFP
2.C. Quotes
2.C.1) Quote #4100 – Acoustical Ceiling for the Band Room at Eastern Middle School
     Twin City Acoustics, Inc.                   $28,950.00
2.C.2) PLACEHOLDER – For Quotes Related to the LRFP
3. Policies and Regulations
3.A. Policies
3.A.1) Policy 9000 - Annual Meeting
Attached are recommended changes to Policy 9000 - Annual Meeting to bring the policy into alignment with MN Statute 123B.13 Sub.1.
3.B. Regulations
4. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
4.A. Contracts
4.A.1) University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) - College in the Schools
Attached is an agreement with UMD to provide College in the Schools programming for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $57,500.00.
4.A.2) YMCA - Americorp Program
Attached is an agreement with the YMCA for Americorp staff to be provided at Lowell and Lester Park Elementary Schools for the 2011-12 school year in the amount of $36,475.00.   
4.A.3) MN Alliance With Youth/St. Paul Schools
Attached is an agreement with St. Paul Schools for the Americorps Program through Minnesota Alliance with Youth in the amount of $84,500.00.  There is no cost to the District for this contract, it serves to name us as the fiscal agent.
4.B. Change Orders
4.B.1) Denfeld High School
a.  Denfeld HS LRFP – Drywall/Plaster
Change Order #22, Bid #1176, (Contract #0920) – Minuti-Ogle Company, Inc.  Change Order increase to provide gyp wall revisions and FRP paneling, back charge for planing the edge of the door where the frame was set too narrow and a back charge for handrail reinstallation at the stairs in Area 6.     Add:  $2,325.00




 
b.  Denfeld HS LRFP – Casework - Supply
Change Order #8, Bid #1176, (Contract #1230) – Haldeman-Homme, Inc.  Change Order increase for casework revisions and to supply revised casework.     Add:  $665.00

c.  Denfeld HS LRFP – Drywall/Plaster
Change Order #23, Bid #1176, (Contract #0920) – Minuti-Ogle Company, Inc. Change Order increase for plaster patching at the stairwell and to infill an opening at the bottom of the stairs.     Add:  $751.00
4.B.2) East High School
a.  East HS LRFP – Earthwork and Site Demolition
Change Order #13, Bid #1163 (Contract #3100) – Veit and Company, Inc.  Change Order increase to adjust the grades along the north and west exterior walls to cover added asphalt waterproofing.     Add:  $2,603.00

b.  East HS LRFP – Athletic Field Equipment/Sit Furnishings
Change Order #2, Bid #1175 (Contract #1168) – Upper Midwest Athletic Construction.  Change Order increase to provide an additional long/triple jump sand pit and a new pole vault box at the new field area.     Add:  $32,173.00  
4.B.3) Laura MacArthur School
a.  MacArthur ES LRFP – Asphalt Paving/Curbs/Walks
Change Order #5, Bid #1162-1 (Contract #3210) – Ulland Brothers, Inc.  Change Order increase to provide traffic signage, remove concrete and blacktop, for bituminous removal and grading at 54th and 4th Street, and a credit for the unused asphalt patching allowance.     Add:  $6,832.00
 
b.  MacArthur ES LRFP – Metal Doors/Frames/Wood Doors/Hardware - Supply
Change Order #6, Bid #1178 (Contract #0810) – Northern Door and Hardware, Inc.  Change Order increase for door hardware revisions.     Add:  $155.00
4.B.4) Homecroft School
a.  Homecroft ES LRFP – Building Improvements
Change Order #15, Bid #1128 (WS #6) – RJS Construction Group, LLC.  Change Order decrease to back charge for painting four mechanical louvers above the roof leading into the gym mechanical rooms and replacement of scrap metal washers for basketball frames, trimming of long bolts, caulking around washers and painting.     Deduct:  $400.00
 
b.  Homecroft ES LRFP – Building Improvements
Change Order #16, Bid #1128 (WS #6) – RJS Construction Group, LLC.  Change Order increase for extra casework, flooring and tile, floor grinding, tile work and additional T & M work.     Add:  $11,163.00
4.B.5) PLACEHOLDER - for Change Orders Related to the LRFP
4.C. Leases
5. Resolutions
5.A. Resolution B-11-11-2945 - Resolution Relating to General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness of 2011 in an Amount Not to Exceed $22,700,000; Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing the Terms Thereof; and Authorizing the Chair and Clerk to Award the Sale Thereof and to Take Such Action and Execute all Documents Necessary to Accomplish the Award and Sale
5.B. Resolution for the Establishment of a Dental Internal Service Fund
5.C. Resolution B-11-11-2943 – Resolution authorizing the sale of the Kenwood School property located at 1750 Kenwood Avenue
5.D. Resolution B-11-11-2944 – Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property from Christ Lutheran Church
5.E. PLACEHOLDER - Resolutions authorizing the purchase of properties relating to the Long-range Facilities Plan and relocation expenses that apply to these properties
5.F. PLACEHOLDER - Resolutions authorizing the sale of properties relating to the Long-range Facilities Plan and relocation expenses that apply to these properties
5.G. PLACEHOLDER - Resolutions for Schematic Designs and working drawings related to the LRFP
6. Informational
6.A. Expenditure Contracts
6.B. Revenue Contracts - NONE
6.C. Other Contracts - NONE
6.D. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report
6.E. Johnson Controls, Inc. Long-Range Facilities Plan Status Report
6.F. Change Orders Relating to the Long Range Facilities Plan
6.G. Contracts Signed in Relation to the Long Range Facilities Plan
7. Future Items
7.A. FY 11 Financial Audit
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Business Committee - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Financial Report     
Description:
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the Financial Report as presented.
Subject:
1.A. Financial Report
Description:
Preliminary September results will be presented at the Business Committee meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.B. Approval of Payment of Claims
Description:
This report is attached as an Extra on Board Book
Subject:
1.C. Budget Revisions
Description:
a.  Preliminary September budget revisions are attached.
b.  2011 Year End budget revisions are atttached.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.D. Wire Transfers
Attachments:
Subject:
1.E. Investment Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
1.F. WADM Projections
Description:
Attached are the WADM Projections for November 2011
Attachments:
Subject:
1.G. Fund Raisers
Attachments:
Subject:
1.H. Investments in School Children 
Attachments:
Subject:
2. Bids, R.F.P.s and Quotes Reports
Subject:
2.A. Bids
Subject:
2.A.1) PLACEHOLDER - for Bids related to the LRFP
Subject:
2.B. R.F.P.s
Subject:
2.B.1) PLACEHOLDER - for RFP's related to the LRFP
Subject:
2.C. Quotes
Subject:
2.C.1) Quote #4100 – Acoustical Ceiling for the Band Room at Eastern Middle School
     Twin City Acoustics, Inc.                   $28,950.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve entering into a contract with the firm listed above based on their low responsive quote as shown on the Quote Tab and Letter of Recommendation as provided in response to Quote #4100 – Acoustical Ceiling for the Band Room at Eastern Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.C.2) PLACEHOLDER – For Quotes Related to the LRFP
Subject:
3. Policies and Regulations
Subject:
3.A. Policies
Subject:
3.A.1) Policy 9000 - Annual Meeting
Attached are recommended changes to Policy 9000 - Annual Meeting to bring the policy into alignment with MN Statute 123B.13 Sub.1.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the proposed changes to Policy 9000 for a first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Regulations
Subject:
4. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
Subject:
4.A. Contracts
Subject:
4.A.1) University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) - College in the Schools
Attached is an agreement with UMD to provide College in the Schools programming for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $57,500.00.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the agreement with UMD for the College in the Schools programming in the amount of $57,500.00.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.A.2) YMCA - Americorp Program
Attached is an agreement with the YMCA for Americorp staff to be provided at Lowell and Lester Park Elementary Schools for the 2011-12 school year in the amount of $36,475.00.   
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the contract with the YWCA Americorp Program.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.A.3) MN Alliance With Youth/St. Paul Schools
Attached is an agreement with St. Paul Schools for the Americorps Program through Minnesota Alliance with Youth in the amount of $84,500.00.  There is no cost to the District for this contract, it serves to name us as the fiscal agent.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the no-cost agreement with the St. Paul Schools.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Change Orders
Subject:
4.B.1) Denfeld High School
a.  Denfeld HS LRFP – Drywall/Plaster
Change Order #22, Bid #1176, (Contract #0920) – Minuti-Ogle Company, Inc.  Change Order increase to provide gyp wall revisions and FRP paneling, back charge for planing the edge of the door where the frame was set too narrow and a back charge for handrail reinstallation at the stairs in Area 6.     Add:  $2,325.00




 
b.  Denfeld HS LRFP – Casework - Supply
Change Order #8, Bid #1176, (Contract #1230) – Haldeman-Homme, Inc.  Change Order increase for casework revisions and to supply revised casework.     Add:  $665.00

c.  Denfeld HS LRFP – Drywall/Plaster
Change Order #23, Bid #1176, (Contract #0920) – Minuti-Ogle Company, Inc. Change Order increase for plaster patching at the stairwell and to infill an opening at the bottom of the stairs.     Add:  $751.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change order as listed above at Denfeld High School reflecting a total increase of $3,741.00.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.2) East High School
a.  East HS LRFP – Earthwork and Site Demolition
Change Order #13, Bid #1163 (Contract #3100) – Veit and Company, Inc.  Change Order increase to adjust the grades along the north and west exterior walls to cover added asphalt waterproofing.     Add:  $2,603.00

b.  East HS LRFP – Athletic Field Equipment/Sit Furnishings
Change Order #2, Bid #1175 (Contract #1168) – Upper Midwest Athletic Construction.  Change Order increase to provide an additional long/triple jump sand pit and a new pole vault box at the new field area.     Add:  $32,173.00  
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change order as listed above at East High School reflecting a total increase of $35,528.00.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.3) Laura MacArthur School
a.  MacArthur ES LRFP – Asphalt Paving/Curbs/Walks
Change Order #5, Bid #1162-1 (Contract #3210) – Ulland Brothers, Inc.  Change Order increase to provide traffic signage, remove concrete and blacktop, for bituminous removal and grading at 54th and 4th Street, and a credit for the unused asphalt patching allowance.     Add:  $6,832.00
 
b.  MacArthur ES LRFP – Metal Doors/Frames/Wood Doors/Hardware - Supply
Change Order #6, Bid #1178 (Contract #0810) – Northern Door and Hardware, Inc.  Change Order increase for door hardware revisions.     Add:  $155.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change orders as listed above at Laura MacArthur School reflecting a total increase of $6,987.00
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.4) Homecroft School
a.  Homecroft ES LRFP – Building Improvements
Change Order #15, Bid #1128 (WS #6) – RJS Construction Group, LLC.  Change Order decrease to back charge for painting four mechanical louvers above the roof leading into the gym mechanical rooms and replacement of scrap metal washers for basketball frames, trimming of long bolts, caulking around washers and painting.     Deduct:  $400.00
 
b.  Homecroft ES LRFP – Building Improvements
Change Order #16, Bid #1128 (WS #6) – RJS Construction Group, LLC.  Change Order increase for extra casework, flooring and tile, floor grinding, tile work and additional T & M work.     Add:  $11,163.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change orders as listed above at Homecroft School reflecting a total increase of $10,763.00
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.5) PLACEHOLDER - for Change Orders Related to the LRFP
Subject:
4.C. Leases
Subject:
5. Resolutions
Subject:
5.A. Resolution B-11-11-2945 - Resolution Relating to General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness of 2011 in an Amount Not to Exceed $22,700,000; Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing the Terms Thereof; and Authorizing the Chair and Clerk to Award the Sale Thereof and to Take Such Action and Execute all Documents Necessary to Accomplish the Award and Sale
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-11-11-2945 Resolution Relating to General Obligation Aid Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness of 2011 in an Amount Not to Exceed $22,700,000; Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing the Terms Thereof; and Authorizing the Chair and Clerk to Award the Sale Thereof and to Take Such Action and Execute all Documents Necessary to Accomplish the Award and Sale.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. Resolution for the Establishment of a Dental Internal Service Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C. Resolution B-11-11-2943 – Resolution authorizing the sale of the Kenwood School property located at 1750 Kenwood Avenue
Description:
 
Recommendation:  It is recommended the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-11-11-2943 – Resolution authorizing the sale of the Kenwood School property.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. Resolution B-11-11-2944 – Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property from Christ Lutheran Church
Description:
 
Recommendation:  It is recommended the Duluth School Board approve Resolution #B-11-11-2944 – Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property from Christ Lutheran Church
Attachments:
Subject:
5.E. PLACEHOLDER - Resolutions authorizing the purchase of properties relating to the Long-range Facilities Plan and relocation expenses that apply to these properties
Subject:
5.F. PLACEHOLDER - Resolutions authorizing the sale of properties relating to the Long-range Facilities Plan and relocation expenses that apply to these properties
Subject:
5.G. PLACEHOLDER - Resolutions for Schematic Designs and working drawings related to the LRFP
Subject:
6. Informational
Description:
The items listed below are informational only and do not require board action.
Subject:
6.A. Expenditure Contracts
Description:
Superintendent Foster or the Director of Business Services has signed the following expenditure contracts during the month of October 2011.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Revenue Contracts - NONE
Subject:
6.C. Other Contracts - NONE
Subject:
6.D. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report
Description:
Kerry Leider was in attendance to answer questions regarding the attached report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Johnson Controls, Inc. Long-Range Facilities Plan Status Report
Description:
Kerry Leider was in attendance to answer questions regarding the attached report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.F. Change Orders Relating to the Long Range Facilities Plan
Description:
Kerry Leider was in attendance to answer questions regarding the attached report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.G. Contracts Signed in Relation to the Long Range Facilities Plan
Description:
None
Subject:
7. Future Items
Subject:
7.A. FY 11 Financial Audit

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