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Meeting Agenda
1. Guest Presentations
1.A. Contract: 5.A.1) Commercial Insurance Renewal Discussion with Marsh & McLennan Agency
2. Financial Report
2.A. Financial Report
2.B. Approval of Payment of Claims - Attached as an "extra"
2.C. Budget Revisions
2.D. Wire Transfers
2.E. Investment Transactions 
2.F. APU Projections - Verbal update by CFO (reports resume in October)
2.G. Fundraisers 
3. Bids, R.F.P.s and Quotes Reports
3.A. Bids - None
3.B. RFPs - None
3.C. Quotes - None
4. Policies and Regulations 
4.A. New Policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement
Attached is MSBA Model Policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement.  This policy would replace current district policies 3135 - Mileage Reimbursement for Use of Private Vehicles and and 3136 - Travel In-District, In-State, and Out-of-State. First reading.
4.B. Delete Policy 3135 - Mileage Reimbursement for Use of Private Vehicles
In moving to MSBA model policies, administration is recommending the deletion of policy 3135 which will be replaced with MSBA policy 412.  First reading.
4.C. Delete Policy 3136 - Travel In-District, In-State, and Out-of-State
In moving to MSBA model policies, administration is recommending the deletion of policy 3136 which will be replaced with MSBA policy 412.  First reading.
4.D. Update and Renumber Regulation 3136R - Expenses - Travel In-District, In-State, and Out-of-State
This regulation will be updated and renumbered to accompany new policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement
5. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
5.A. Contracts 
5.A.1) Commercial Insurance (Property, Liability, Auto, W/C) Policies and Premium Designation
Representatives from Marsh & McLennan Agency will attend the July Business Committee meeting to present premium information, policy changes, coverage, etc.
5.A.2) University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) - College in the Schools (CITS)
Attached is a contract with UMD for CITS programming for the 2019-20 school year.  It is estimated this agreement will cost an estimated $56,000.00
5.A.3) PLACEHOLDER - Other Contracts
5.B. Change Orders
5.B.1) PLACEHOLDER - Other Change Orders
5.C. Leases 
5.C.1) Hoglund Bus Company (Financing by Santander Bank, N.A.)
This lease is for two buses for a three year time span.  The District will have the option to purchase these buses at the end of the lease for a minimal amount.  The total three year cost for this lease is $186,636.00.
5.C.2) All-Lines Leasing for Hillyard Custodial Equipment 
This three year zero percent interest lease-to-own agreement is for replacement of custodial equipment District-wide.The total cost of this three year lease is $238,113.97.  The District will have the option for full ownership of this equipment at the cost of a $1.00 buyout at the end of the three year lease period.
5.C.3) Northwood Children's Services - Merritt Creek Academy
Attached is a lease from Northwood Children's Services for Merritt Creek Academy.  This three year agreement will have an annual cost of $103,805.00.
5.C.4) PLACEHOLDER - Other Leases
6. Resolutions
6.A. B-7-19-3662 - Acceptance of Donations
6.B. B-7-19-3663 - Authorized Bank Account Signer
6.C. B-7-19-3664 - Approving Ten-Year Capital Facilities Plan - FY2021 Update
6.D. PLACEHOLDER - Other Resolutions
7. Informational - These items are provided for informational purposes only; no action is required.
7.A. Expenditure Contracts
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
7.B. Extension or Renewal Contracts
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
7.C. No Cost Contracts 
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
7.D. Revenue Contracts 
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
7.E. Change Orders Signed - None
7.F. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report 
7.G. Property Sale Updates - document pending
7.H. Annual Grants and Donations Summary
8. Future Items
8.A. Bus Fleet Update (August 2019)
8.B. Homecroft Field Update (August 2019)
8.C. School Board Election Resolution for Election Judges (September 2019)
8.D. School Board Election Resolution for Polling Places (September 2019)
8.E. Policy Updates
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 9, 2019 at 4:30 PM - Business Committee
Subject:
1. Guest Presentations
Subject:
1.A. Contract: 5.A.1) Commercial Insurance Renewal Discussion with Marsh & McLennan Agency
Subject:
2. Financial Report
Subject:
2.A. Financial Report
Attachments:
Subject:
2.B. Approval of Payment of Claims - Attached as an "extra"
Subject:
2.C. Budget Revisions
Attachments:
Subject:
2.D. Wire Transfers
Attachments:
Subject:
2.E. Investment Transactions 
Attachments:
Subject:
2.F. APU Projections - Verbal update by CFO (reports resume in October)
Subject:
2.G. Fundraisers 
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Bids, R.F.P.s and Quotes Reports
Subject:
3.A. Bids - None
Subject:
3.B. RFPs - None
Subject:
3.C. Quotes - None
Subject:
4. Policies and Regulations 
Subject:
4.A. New Policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement
Attached is MSBA Model Policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement.  This policy would replace current district policies 3135 - Mileage Reimbursement for Use of Private Vehicles and and 3136 - Travel In-District, In-State, and Out-of-State. First reading.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve new policy 412 - first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Delete Policy 3135 - Mileage Reimbursement for Use of Private Vehicles
In moving to MSBA model policies, administration is recommending the deletion of policy 3135 which will be replaced with MSBA policy 412.  First reading.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the deletion of policy 3135.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Delete Policy 3136 - Travel In-District, In-State, and Out-of-State
In moving to MSBA model policies, administration is recommending the deletion of policy 3136 which will be replaced with MSBA policy 412.  First reading.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the deletion of policy 3136 - first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Update and Renumber Regulation 3136R - Expenses - Travel In-District, In-State, and Out-of-State
This regulation will be updated and renumbered to accompany new policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement
Description:

This is an informational item only.
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Contracts, Change Orders, and Leases
Subject:
5.A. Contracts 
Subject:
5.A.1) Commercial Insurance (Property, Liability, Auto, W/C) Policies and Premium Designation
Representatives from Marsh & McLennan Agency will attend the July Business Committee meeting to present premium information, policy changes, coverage, etc.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth Public School Board approve the Workers Compensation, Property, Liability, Auto, Umbrella Insurance Policies and Premium Designation as presented and discussed at the July Business Committee meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A.2) University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) - College in the Schools (CITS)
Attached is a contract with UMD for CITS programming for the 2019-20 school year.  It is estimated this agreement will cost an estimated $56,000.00
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve this agreement with UMD for CITS programming for the 2019-20 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A.3) PLACEHOLDER - Other Contracts
Subject:
5.B. Change Orders
Subject:
5.B.1) PLACEHOLDER - Other Change Orders
Subject:
5.C. Leases 
Subject:
5.C.1) Hoglund Bus Company (Financing by Santander Bank, N.A.)
This lease is for two buses for a three year time span.  The District will have the option to purchase these buses at the end of the lease for a minimal amount.  The total three year cost for this lease is $186,636.00.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve this three year lease in the amount of $186,636.00.  It is further recommended that the School Board authorize Business Services to facilitate any necessary documents to procure this lease and for the Board Chair to be able to sign such documents.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C.2) All-Lines Leasing for Hillyard Custodial Equipment 
This three year zero percent interest lease-to-own agreement is for replacement of custodial equipment District-wide.The total cost of this three year lease is $238,113.97.  The District will have the option for full ownership of this equipment at the cost of a $1.00 buyout at the end of the three year lease period.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve this three year lease with All-Lines Leasing for Hillyard Custodial Equipment in the amount of $238,113.97.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C.3) Northwood Children's Services - Merritt Creek Academy
Attached is a lease from Northwood Children's Services for Merritt Creek Academy.  This three year agreement will have an annual cost of $103,805.00.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve this three year lease with Northwood Children's Services with an annual cost of $103,805.00.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C.4) PLACEHOLDER - Other Leases
Subject:
6. Resolutions
Subject:
6.A. B-7-19-3662 - Acceptance of Donations
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution 6-19-3662.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. B-7-19-3663 - Authorized Bank Account Signer
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution 7-19-3663.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. B-7-19-3664 - Approving Ten-Year Capital Facilities Plan - FY2021 Update
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution B-7-19-3664.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. PLACEHOLDER - Other Resolutions
Subject:
7. Informational - These items are provided for informational purposes only; no action is required.
Subject:
7.A. Expenditure Contracts
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Extension or Renewal Contracts
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. No Cost Contracts 
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. Revenue Contracts 
The Superintendent or CFO/Executive Director of Business has signed these contracts during the month of June 2019.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Change Orders Signed - None
Subject:
7.F. Facilities Management & Capital Project Status Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.G. Property Sale Updates - document pending
Subject:
7.H. Annual Grants and Donations Summary
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Future Items
Subject:
8.A. Bus Fleet Update (August 2019)
Subject:
8.B. Homecroft Field Update (August 2019)
Subject:
8.C. School Board Election Resolution for Election Judges (September 2019)
Subject:
8.D. School Board Election Resolution for Polling Places (September 2019)
Subject:
8.E. Policy Updates

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