March 12, 2018 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 7:36pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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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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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. 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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5. Board needs to consider paying credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public. |
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8. New Business
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8.1. Mrs. Marcia Kauk will speak on the Kindergarten program.
Discussion:
Mrs. Marcia Kauk presented a follow up presentation on zones of regulation, and strategies for using them in the classroom. As she is retiring this year, she also spoke of memories from her years of teaching.
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8.2. Mr. Todd Alberts will speak on the Makers Fair project.
Discussion:
Mr. Todd Alberts was present to discuss the possibility of having a Makers Fair. As there is interest in the program, Mr. Alberts brought the idea to the school board for approval to continue the process. Teachers and people from the community would provide hand-on experiences for students for 2-period blocks of time. The goal is to expose kids to topics they may not be exposed to. The Board encouraged Mr. Alberts to continue working on this project.
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8.3. Principal's Report
Strategic Planning
Discussion:
In the principal's report, the Board and Administration discussed holding a Strategic Planning meeting on April 2, 2018, at 7pm. Various roundtable discussions will be available for participants to attend. In his report, Mr. Peters would like the board to discuss having someone organize and run the concession stand. The Board encouraged Mr. Peters to develop the position and search for someone to hire.
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8.4. Curriculum Report
Discussion:
At the curriculum committee meeting held earlier this month, changes in the music program were discussed. Committee members updated the entire Board on ways the administration and committee are working to meet staffing needs and expand opportunities for students. As scheduling may be the first hurdle, it will be the first priority, and then a staff person may be hired.
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8.5. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
No report.
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8.5.1. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mrs. Samantha Gewecke.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.2. Board needs to consider the resignation/retirement of Mrs. Marcia Kauk.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.3. Board needs to consider approving early separation agreements for Deb Wells,Janet Latta, Nancy Harrington and Marcia Kauk.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.4. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Regan Garey. (English)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.4.1. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Meghan Gregg. (School Psychologist)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.4.2. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Kayla Bamesberger (Math)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.5. Board needs to consider accepting the high bids for the excess equipment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Board needs to consider accepting the bid for the cement work from Chris Meyer Construction.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Board needs to consider adopting Policy 5022 as it is presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.8. Board needs to decide if entire board will attend Data retreat or if the Curriculum committee will attend for the board.
Discussion:
This will be further discussed at the April meeting.
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8.9. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from Egan Supply for refinishing the gym floors.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.10. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from Office net for classroom cabinets.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.10.1. Board needs to consider accepting the bid for the tile in the east hallway.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.10.2. Board needs to consider action on: The use of local substitute teaching certificate be approved by the board of education of the St. Paul Public Schools. I request that you issue a local substitute teaching certificate to Ruth Clark
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.10.3. Board needs to consider an Extra Curricular committee to be added.
Discussion:
The Board held a discussion on individual committees vs committee at as a whole. Several options were discussed. For now the Board will meet at 6:30 to complete work that otherwise might be done in committee. No extra-curricular activity committee was named.
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8.10.4. Board needs to consider approving the Robotics Club to attend theU.S. Open Robotics Championship - OPEN PROGRAM DIVISION, which they qualified for.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.11. Superintendent's Report
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8.11.1. Grit conference Wednesday
NASB Convention Planning Tuesday
2 Days of vacation this month
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert will not be attending the GRIT conference. He will attend meetings to help plan the state conference. John and several board members went to the city council meeting about cementing and upgrading the batting cage, including electrical, lighting and turf. This project will includes baseball and softball batting facilities. The NRCSA conference will be held in March. State aid has been certified at $1.11 million. Revenue from land valuations will decrease in the upcoming year. At the next meeting, Tobin Buchanan will be present to discuss refinancing the bond. The Superintendent and Transportation supervisor are working on a vehicle replacement plan, which will be presented to the Board in the near future.
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8.12. Review Board Calendar
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:00PM.
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