January 11, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
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2.1. Election of Officers
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1.1. 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Secretary
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meetings. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Apple $13,788 12 Laptops
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. He noted that preliminary reports from the Department of Education indicate that the district will receive approximately $865,000 less in state aid next year.
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
A patron was present to discuss her concerns regarding the NSAA policy proposal regarding sports participation for transgender students.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Board President needs to appoint a Building Committee, Curriculum Committee, Library Board and an Americanism Committee
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka nominated the following people to committees:
Americanism: Scheer, Swinarski;
Building Committee: Anderson, Scheer, Smith;
Curriculum Committee: Swinarski, Harrahill and Mrkvicka.
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7.2. Mr. Reinsch will present on the 7-8 Math program.
Discussion:
Mr. Reinsch presented on the 7-8 grade Math program. New curricula are being reviewed for purchase for next year. New math standards will be implemented next year.
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7.3. Board needs to take action to ratify an administrative contract for Mrs.Sara Paider, Elementary Principal, effective August 1, 2016
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. . Board needs to take action to ratify an administrative contract for Mrs. Jennifer Hagen, Secondary Principal, effective August 1, 2016.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Board needs to consider action on: The use of local substitute teaching certificate has been approved by the board of education of the St. Paul Public Schools. I request that you issue a local substitute teaching certificate to Ashley Hake.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to consider offering Early Separation (408.06). There has been one person expressing interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to consider Board Retreat Agenda
Discussion:
The agenda for the Board retreat was established. Transportation to the retreat from the school with leave at 7:20am on Feb. 6, 2016. The Board will need to complete self evaluations prior to the retreat, and turn them into President Mrkvicka by Feb. 1, 2016.
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7.8. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from Thomas for a 65 passenger bus for $86,718.$19,900 grant
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Board needs to consider accepting the recommendation of the Building Committee for the Transportation Center building.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dan Scheer met with the Mayor and city workers regarding specifications of the building and learned that there is no height limit for a bus barn, as it is considered a Primary Building.
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7.10. Board needs to consider giving guidance to the Athletic Director on the Transgender policies proposed by the NSAA.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the transgender policies proposed by the NSAA. It was the unanimous consensus of the Board to strongly encourage support of using "sex at birth" in determining how an individual participates in school activities. Mr. Peters will be voting on this matter.
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7.11. Board needs to consider offering a classified contract to Kaily Strasburg, kitchen help.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Board needs to consider the Farwell bus as excess equipment to be sold in May.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The bus is not in condition to be used by the school.
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7.13. Board will review the 100's in the online policy folder.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the 100 and 1000 sections of the Policy manual.
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7.14. Principal's Report
Discussion:
The principals reported that teachers have reviewed the climate surveys and committees will be established to make recommendations for the priorities that were identified. The report from the curriculum committee was discussed, including the possibility of requiring courses in personal finance and speech. Social studies requirements could be decreased from 35 to 30. Mr. Van Pelt's recommendation to decrease the total number of credits required to graduate from 250 to 240 was discussed. The state requires 200 credits for graduation.
Students are preparing for state-wide writing testing. A kindness retreat has been scheduled for 5th graders. NeSA preparation is ongoing.
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7.15. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert has received information from the City of St. Paul that Howard Avenue may be paved and widened in front of the school. The school may be required to pay $45,000 toward that cost. Brainstorming has occurred regarding how best to use that area in front of the school, especially regarding student drop off and safety. Legislative conference is January 30-31 in Lincoln.
School Board Judge and Jury conference and the Educational Forum will be held in the next several months. The Board has received a letter from the School Attorney regarding removing students from National Honor Society for possessing and/or consuming alcohol. She recommends that the School continue its procedure of removing students from NHS for alcohol possession/consumption. The St. Paul Activities/Coaches Expectations have been developed and the Board is to review the manual before considering its approval at a future meeting. The cost of vision insurance is lower than anticipated.
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7.15.1. Howard Ave. construction
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7.15.2. Legislative Conf. Jan 31
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7.15.3. NHS Letter
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7.16. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.
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