September 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order and Roll call
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publishing in the Dakota County Star. All proceedings hereafter shown took place while convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.1. August 11, 2014 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.2. August 18, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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2.1.3. August 25, 2014 Special Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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2.1.4. September 2, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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2.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. CIA Report
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson/Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson informed the board on the Curriculum and Instruction report to include: NeSA and Map results, Summer School reports, and the Revision Grant awarded for tech ed pathways at the high school. No motion.
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3.2. Personnel Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jill Gill informed the board of the Personnel Committee report to include: One resignation, ongoing discussion on health insurance and a follow-up discussion on hiring of certified staff. No motion.
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3.3. Finance & Facilities Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Feauto informed the board on the Finance & Facilities report to include: High School activity fund, exploring health insurance options and audit calendar. No motion.
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3.4. Technology Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson gave the board a technology update on MAP testing at the elementary level, troubles with fiber optic cable at Covington last week and intercom projects. No motion.
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3.5. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: NASB Convention, work session on September 14th, and area membership meeting next Wednesday evening. No motion.
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3.6. Student Achievement Update:
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3.6.1. NeSA
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman shared the NeSA test scores with the board. No motion.
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3.6.2. ACT
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman shared the ACT scores with the board. No motion.
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3.6.3. Summer School Reports:
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson/Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3.6.3.1. Elementary
Speaker(s):
Tangela Sylvester
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tangela Sylvester shared the Elementary Summer School report for the summer of 2014 with the board. No motion.
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3.6.3.2. Middle School
Speaker(s):
Dave Clausen
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Dave Clausen informed the board on the Middle School Summer School report for the summer of 2014. No motion.
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3.6.3.3. High School
Speaker(s):
Tom Luxford
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tom Luxford informed the board on the High School Summer School report for the summer of 2014. No motion.
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4. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5. New Business:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.1. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board is required to take formal action to end a contractual agreement with one of the district's certified employees.
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5.1.1.1. Marcia Wasmund (Reading/ESL: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Approve Tax Resolution for the 2014-2015 School Year
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Annually, the board is required to pass a tax levy resolution and submit it to the county clerk by October 12th.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2.1. Identify Potential Dates to Receive Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Annually, the auditor appointed by the district must review the audit report with the board.
Discussion:
Finance & Facilities Committee will meet with the auditor on October 30th and the board will receive the audit at its regularly-scheduled board meeting on November 10, 2014. No motion.
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5.3. Policy Manual (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve comprehensive revisions to the District's policies and practices by NASB.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go in to executive session, to discuss personnel, for the protection of public interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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