June 8, 2015 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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1.2.1. Swearing in of new board member Ken Swinarski.
Discussion:
Mr. Ken Swinarski was sworn in as Board Member for the St. Paul School District Board of Education.
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2. Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
All members present except Shelly Harrahill.
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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
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Supplyworks $3,138.83 Carpet cleaner machine (10 yrs) Depreciation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Kidwell $8,662.50 Depreciation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.3. Goverment Connections Inc. $13,668.48 Depreciation
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.
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Education Foundation will be here to discuss their organization.
Discussion:
Roger Wells and Julie Gawrych were present to discuss the Educational Foundation. They explained the Foundation's recent reorganization, including becoming a 501c3 organization. A discussion was held regarding the administration's role in approving purchases, to be sure purchases are in line with the school's goals. Mr. Wells answered questions about informing the public of the organization, stating that public awareness is the next logical step. The Board is willing to help with advertising.
Shelly Harrahill arrived at the meeting at 8:00pm.
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7.2. Board needs to consider offering a classified contract to Linda Doncheske. (Head Cook)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to ratify a certified contract for Gary Grove(Ind Tech)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Board needs to consider the extra duty assignments as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Board needs to consider adopting the K-6 and 7-12 Student Handbooks as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to consider approving the Option Enrollments as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to consider amending Mr. Fairbank's contract as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Principal's Report
Discussion:
The principals updated the board on preparations for the External Visit in November. The raw embargoed scores from NeSA Assessments are in.
Regarding Curriculum, the 7-12 English and Social Studies teachers will work on the RCD alignment process with ESU staff developers this summer. Bonnie Cates with ERI was in St. Paul May 13-15. She also worked for 3 hours with new elementary staff on May 12 from 5-8 p.m. Ms. Bonnie will continue to consult at St Paul for 6 days for the upcoming year. Mrs. Hill was at NDE working on the 8th grade NeSA-M assessment recently. The Assessment schedule for the 2015-16 school year has been established. MAPS testing will be used to assess college readiness.
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7.9. Superintendent's Report
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7.9.1. School Law
Discussion:
The administration updated the Board regarding the school law conference they attended.
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7.9.2. Summer update on projects
Discussion:
Summer projects:
The new weight room project has been completed, costing the school no money. Discussions regarding possible use and purchase of the Heritage building are ongoing. New band uniforms are being ordered,
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7.10. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:54pm.
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