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Meeting Agenda
1. Financial Report
1.A. Financial Report - June financials will be presented at a later date
1.B. Approval of Payment of Claims - Attached as an "extra"
1.C. Budget Revisions
1.D. Wire Transfers
1.E. Investment Transactions 
1.F. APU Projections - None (resumes in October)
1.G. Fundraisers - None
2. Bids, R.F.P.s and Quotes Reports
2.A. Bids - None
2.B. RFPs - None
2.C. Quotes - None
3. Policies and Regulations
3.A. New Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges
Attached is MSBA model policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges for the second reading.  There is no corresponding District policy.
4. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
4.A. Contracts 
4.A.1) City of Duluth - Sand and Salt Materials Supply Agreement
Since 2011, Duluth Public Schools (DPS) has had an informal agreement with the City of Duluth to store sand and salt mixtures that DPS uses for roadway and lot sanding.  This informal agreement has been effective and cost efficient.  This agreement formalizes the process for both parties.  Overall, total annual cost depends on winter conditions; last year total material cost was $32,891.90.
4.A.2) Duluth Community School Collaborative (DCSC) and Duluth Public Schools for the Denfeld Collaborative Position
Attached is an agreement with DCSC in the amount of $50,000.00.
4.A.3) Krista Harju - Mental Health Consultant (MHC) Agreement
The MHC will provide consultations to staff and parents, observations and written reports of individual and groups of children to the classroom staff and Disabilities/MHC in order to promote the social and emotional well being of children in Head Start. This position fulfills the requirements of the Office of Head Start for Mental Health Consultation and will not exceed $65,000.00 for dates of service between August 14, 2017 - June 15, 2018. 
4.B. Change Orders
4.B.1) PLACEHOLDER - Other Change Orders
4.C. Leases
4.C.1) Great Lakes Office Solutions for five (5) year copier lease for Ordean East MS
Administration is recommending that the attached proposal from Great Lakes Office Solutions for a sixty (60) month lease for three (3) new Konica Minolta copiers at Ordean East.  This lease will cost approximately $22,138.20 (including toner, on-site maintenance, parts, training, etc.) with a one (1) dollar buyout at the end of the lease.
4.C.2) PLACEHOLDER - The Hills (formerly Woodland Hills) Lease
5. Resolutions
5.A. B-8-17-XXXX - Acceptance of Donations to Duluth Public Schools.
5.B. B-8-17-XXXX - Authorized Bank Account Signer
5.C. B-8-17-XXXX - Resolution Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement Between ISD 709 and the State of MN/Perpich Center for Arts Education
5.D. B-8-17-XXXX - Election of School Board Members and Calling a Primary Election
5.E. B-8-17-XXXX - Approval of Election Judges and Polling Sites
5.F. PLACEHOLDER - Sale of Property
6. Informational - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.
6.A. Expenditure Contracts
Superintendent Gronseth or the CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed the following contracts during the month of July 2017.
6.B. Revenue Contracts - None
6.C. No Cost Contracts
Superintendent Gronseth or the CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed the following contracts during the month of July 2017.
6.D. Change Orders Signed - None
6.E. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report 
7. Future Items
7.A. Duluth Energy Systems Steam Contract (September)
7.B. Energy Management Program (September)
7.C. Transition to Paperless Process using BoardBook
7.D. Levy Certification
7.E. Policy Updates
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 14, 2017 at 4:30 PM - Business Committee
Subject:
1. Financial Report
Subject:
1.A. Financial Report - June financials will be presented at a later date
Subject:
1.B. Approval of Payment of Claims - Attached as an "extra"
Subject:
1.C. Budget Revisions
Attachments:
Subject:
1.D. Wire Transfers
Attachments:
Subject:
1.E. Investment Transactions 
Attachments:
Subject:
1.F. APU Projections - None (resumes in October)
Subject:
1.G. Fundraisers - None
Subject:
2. Bids, R.F.P.s and Quotes Reports
Subject:
2.A. Bids - None
Subject:
2.B. RFPs - None
Subject:
2.C. Quotes - None
Subject:
3. Policies and Regulations
Subject:
3.A. New Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges
Attached is MSBA model policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges for the second reading.  There is no corresponding District policy.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Policy 534 for the second  reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
Subject:
4.A. Contracts 
Subject:
4.A.1) City of Duluth - Sand and Salt Materials Supply Agreement
Since 2011, Duluth Public Schools (DPS) has had an informal agreement with the City of Duluth to store sand and salt mixtures that DPS uses for roadway and lot sanding.  This informal agreement has been effective and cost efficient.  This agreement formalizes the process for both parties.  Overall, total annual cost depends on winter conditions; last year total material cost was $32,891.90.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve this agreement with the City of Duluth for sand and salt materials.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.A.2) Duluth Community School Collaborative (DCSC) and Duluth Public Schools for the Denfeld Collaborative Position
Attached is an agreement with DCSC in the amount of $50,000.00.
Description:

Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve this contract.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.A.3) Krista Harju - Mental Health Consultant (MHC) Agreement
The MHC will provide consultations to staff and parents, observations and written reports of individual and groups of children to the classroom staff and Disabilities/MHC in order to promote the social and emotional well being of children in Head Start. This position fulfills the requirements of the Office of Head Start for Mental Health Consultation and will not exceed $65,000.00 for dates of service between August 14, 2017 - June 15, 2018. 
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the contract with Krista Harju to provide Mental Health Consultant services for Head Start.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Change Orders
Subject:
4.B.1) PLACEHOLDER - Other Change Orders
Subject:
4.C. Leases
Subject:
4.C.1) Great Lakes Office Solutions for five (5) year copier lease for Ordean East MS
Administration is recommending that the attached proposal from Great Lakes Office Solutions for a sixty (60) month lease for three (3) new Konica Minolta copiers at Ordean East.  This lease will cost approximately $22,138.20 (including toner, on-site maintenance, parts, training, etc.) with a one (1) dollar buyout at the end of the lease.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve a lease agreement between ISD 709 and Great Lakes Office Solutions with terms as described and authorize the School Board Chair to sign the agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C.2) PLACEHOLDER - The Hills (formerly Woodland Hills) Lease
Subject:
5. Resolutions
Subject:
5.A. B-8-17-XXXX - Acceptance of Donations to Duluth Public Schools.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-8-17-XXXX.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. B-8-17-XXXX - Authorized Bank Account Signer
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-8-17-XXXX.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C. B-8-17-XXXX - Resolution Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement Between ISD 709 and the State of MN/Perpich Center for Arts Education
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-8-17-XXXX.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. B-8-17-XXXX - Election of School Board Members and Calling a Primary Election
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-8-17-XXXX.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.E. B-8-17-XXXX - Approval of Election Judges and Polling Sites
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-8-17-XXXX.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.F. PLACEHOLDER - Sale of Property
Subject:
6. Informational - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.
Subject:
6.A. Expenditure Contracts
Superintendent Gronseth or the CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed the following contracts during the month of July 2017.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Revenue Contracts - None
Subject:
6.C. No Cost Contracts
Superintendent Gronseth or the CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed the following contracts during the month of July 2017.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. Change Orders Signed - None
Subject:
6.E. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Future Items
Subject:
7.A. Duluth Energy Systems Steam Contract (September)
Subject:
7.B. Energy Management Program (September)
Subject:
7.C. Transition to Paperless Process using BoardBook
Subject:
7.D. Levy Certification
Subject:
7.E. Policy Updates

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