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Meeting Agenda
1. Financial Report     
1.A. Financial Report
1.B. Approval of Payment of Claims (Attached separately as Extra)
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) Bid 1214 - PRI Circuits and DID Services
bids for primary rate interface (PRI) circuits and direct inward dial (DID) service numbers for the district-wide IP telephony system (VOIP) were advertised and sent to twelve (12) vendors.  Four (4) bids were received as attached.
2.A.2) PLACEHOLDER - Bid 1217  - Laura MacArthur School Demolition
(Bid opening 1/10/12, 2:00 p.m.)
2.A.3) PLACEHOLDER - for Bids Related to the LRFP
2.B. R.F.P.s
2.B.1) PLACEHOLDER – For RFPs Related to the LRFP
2.C. Quotes
2.C.1) PLACEHOLDER – For Quotes Related to the LRFP
3. Policies and Regulations
3.A. Policies
3.A.1) Annual Review of Policy 8030 -  School Board Member Compensation
Attached is Policy 8030 that was discussed at the January 9, 2012 Business Committee Meeting.
3.A.2) Policy 8095 - Procedures During Meetings
Attached are recommended changes to Policy 8095 - Procedures During Meetings.
3.B. Regulations
4. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
4.A. Contracts - None
4.B. Change Orders
4.B.1) Eastern Middle School (Ordean East Middle School)
a.  Eastern MS LRFP - Masonry
Change Order #20, Bid #1165, (WS #4) – Harbor City Masonry, Inc
Change Order increase to infill the duct opening and demo in the electrical room.     Add:  $697.00
4.B.2) Eastern (East) High School
a.  Eastern HS LRFP – Earthwork and Site Demolition
Change Order #14, Bid #1163 (Contract #3100) – Veit and Company, Inc.
Change Order increase to provide 76’ of 15” RCP with concrete aprons at each end of the new track     Add:  $8,236.00
4.B.3) Denfeld High School
a. Denfeld HS LRFP – Structural Steel - Erection
Change Order #18, Bid #1159 (Contract #0510) – Red Cedar Steel Erectors, Inc.
Change Order increase to install railings at the exterior concrete stairs.  Add:  $3,600.00
4.B.4) PLACEHOLDER - for Change Orders Related to the LRFP
4.C. Leases
5. Resolutions
5.A. Resolution B-1-12-2964 - to Approve the Working Drawings Related to New Construction at Congdon Park School
5.B. PLACEHOLDER - Resolution B-1-12-XXXX - Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property from Christ Lutheran Church
5.C. Resolution B-1-12-2967 - to Authorize the Application for Free Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Land at Western (Lincoln Park) Middle School.
5.D. Resolution B-1-12-2968 - to Grant an Easement to Minnesota Power Across Property at Myers-Wilkins (formerly Grant) Elememtary School.
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
The Superintendent or the Director of Business Services has signed the following expenditure contracts during the month of December 2011
6.B. Revenue Contracts
The Superintendent or the Director of Business Services has signed the following revenue contracts during the month of December 2011
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 - None
7. Future Items
7.A. Development of FY13 Budget
7.B. 2012 Legislative Platform (TBD)
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 17, 2012 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
Attachments:
Subject:
1.B. Approval of Payment of Claims (Attached separately as Extra)
Description:
This item is attached as an "extra" on BoardBook.
Subject:
1.C. Budget Revisions
Attachments:
Subject:
1.D. Wire Transfers
Attachments:
Subject:
1.E. Investment Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
1.F. WADM Projections
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) Bid 1214 - PRI Circuits and DID Services
bids for primary rate interface (PRI) circuits and direct inward dial (DID) service numbers for the district-wide IP telephony system (VOIP) were advertised and sent to twelve (12) vendors.  Four (4) bids were received as attached.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the low bid meeting specifications by Charter Business in the amount of $124,504.80 for a five year contract.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.A.2) PLACEHOLDER - Bid 1217  - Laura MacArthur School Demolition
(Bid opening 1/10/12, 2:00 p.m.)
Subject:
2.A.3) PLACEHOLDER - for Bids Related to the LRFP
Subject:
2.B. R.F.P.s
Subject:
2.B.1) PLACEHOLDER – For RFPs Related to the LRFP
Subject:
2.C. Quotes
Subject:
2.C.1) PLACEHOLDER – For Quotes Related to the LRFP
Subject:
3. Policies and Regulations
Subject:
3.A. Policies
Subject:
3.A.1) Annual Review of Policy 8030 -  School Board Member Compensation
Attached is Policy 8030 that was discussed at the January 9, 2012 Business Committee Meeting.
Description:

Recommendation: Based upon discussion at the Business Committee meeting, it is recommended that Policy 8030 remain unchanged.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2) Policy 8095 - Procedures During Meetings
Attached are recommended changes to Policy 8095 - Procedures During Meetings.
Description:
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the proposed changes to Policy 8095 for a first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Regulations
Subject:
4. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
Subject:
4.A. Contracts - None
Subject:
4.B. Change Orders
Subject:
4.B.1) Eastern Middle School (Ordean East Middle School)
a.  Eastern MS LRFP - Masonry
Change Order #20, Bid #1165, (WS #4) – Harbor City Masonry, Inc
Change Order increase to infill the duct opening and demo in the electrical room.     Add:  $697.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change order as listed above at Eastern Middle School (Ordean East Middle School) reflecting a total increase of $697.00.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.2) Eastern (East) High School
a.  Eastern HS LRFP – Earthwork and Site Demolition
Change Order #14, Bid #1163 (Contract #3100) – Veit and Company, Inc.
Change Order increase to provide 76’ of 15” RCP with concrete aprons at each end of the new track     Add:  $8,236.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change order as listed above at Eastern High School (East High School) reflecting a total increase of $8,236.00
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.3) Denfeld High School
a. Denfeld HS LRFP – Structural Steel - Erection
Change Order #18, Bid #1159 (Contract #0510) – Red Cedar Steel Erectors, Inc.
Change Order increase to install railings at the exterior concrete stairs.  Add:  $3,600.00
Description:
Recommendation:  It is recommended the School Board approve the change order as listed above at Denfeld High School reflecting a total increase of $3,600.00
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.4) PLACEHOLDER - for Change Orders Related to the LRFP
Subject:
4.C. Leases
Subject:
5. Resolutions
Subject:
5.A. Resolution B-1-12-2964 - to Approve the Working Drawings Related to New Construction at Congdon Park School
Description:
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-1-12-2964 - Resolution to Approve the Working Drawings related to New Construction at Congdon Park School.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. PLACEHOLDER - Resolution B-1-12-XXXX - Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property from Christ Lutheran Church
Description:

Recommendation
:  It is recommended the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-1-12-XXXX - Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property from Christ Lutheran Church
Subject:
5.C. Resolution B-1-12-2967 - to Authorize the Application for Free Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Land at Western (Lincoln Park) Middle School.
Description:
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-1-12-2967 - Resolution Authorizing the Application for Free Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Land at Western (Lincoln Park) Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. Resolution B-1-12-2968 - to Grant an Easement to Minnesota Power Across Property at Myers-Wilkins (formerly Grant) Elememtary School.
Description:
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-1-12-2968 - to Grant an Easement to Minnesota Power Across Property at Myers-Wilkins (formerly Grant) Elememtary School.
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
The Superintendent or the Director of Business Services has signed the following expenditure contracts during the month of December 2011
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Revenue Contracts
The Superintendent or the Director of Business Services has signed the following revenue contracts during the month of December 2011
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Other Contracts - None
Subject:
6.D. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report
Description:
Kerry Leider will be in attendance to answer questions regarding the enclosed report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Johnson Controls, Inc. Long-Range Facilities Plan Status Report
Description:
Kerry Leider will be present to answer questions regarding the attached report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.F. Change Orders Relating to the Long Range Facilities Plan
Description:
Kerry Leider will be in attendance to answer questions regarding the enclosed report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.G. Contracts Signed in Relation to the Long Range Facilities Plan - None
Description:
Kerry Leider will be in attendance to answer questions regarding the attached report.
Subject:
7. Future Items
Subject:
7.A. Development of FY13 Budget
Subject:
7.B. 2012 Legislative Platform (TBD)

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