December 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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2. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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3. Announce Open Meetings Act and Location
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.
We want those in attendance to know we have copies of the Open Meetings Act, and you can find those on the East Wall of the high school library. If anyone is interested in addressing out Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting. These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room. |
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4. 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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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.1. November 9, 2015 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.2. December 9, 2015 Special Meeting
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2. Claim and Accounts
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.1. Buildings & Grounds Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Marcia Mahon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
No meeting prior to board meeting. No motion.
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5.1.2. Finance & Audit Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Robinette
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Robinette and Rick Feauto informed the board on the Finance & Audit Committee on the two topics discussed: Update on negotiations and the board policy on claims paid on a monthly basis. No motion.
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5.1.3. Transportation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Tom Gesell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom Gesell informed the board on the Transportation Committee report on the two topics discussed: review of cost for busing for early childhood and cost of charters for athletic events. No motion.
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5.1.4. Substance Prevention Efforts
Speaker(s):
Todd Strom
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Todd Strom gave the board an update on substance prevention efforts for the district. No motion.
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5.1.5. Annual Demographics Update
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson gave the board an update on the annual student demographics. No motion.
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5.1.6. Calendar
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson informed the board on the draft professional development calendar and draft calendars for the next three years. No motion.
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5.1.7. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report include: Letter created for Dean Oehlerking, and an update on the Ho Chunk inter-local agreement. No motion.
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6. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Three students addressed the board on the current incentives on student tardies. No motion.
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1. 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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7.1.1.1. Jennifer Riedel (SPED: Secondary)
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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7.1.2. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board must take action on administration's recommendation to extend a contract offer to a certified candidate.
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7.1.2.1. Kimberly Messersmith (Secondary Digital Learning Coordinator)
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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7.2. To Receive Donation From Robertson Implement
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board must take action to approve all donations to the school district.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Approve Adminstrators' Recommendation To Accept Grant Received From CF Industries
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board must take action to approve all grants to the school district.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.1. Unity Point/St. Luke's Nursing Addendum
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Need for an additional RN to address increase in student health care issues/needs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jill Gill informed the board on the Unity Point/St. Luke's Nursing addendum. Administration's recommendation is to not fill the current health clerk vacant position and instead fill with a 1.0 FTE nurse due to an increase in student health care issues and needs.
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7.4.2. Identify A Process For Securing An Architect Firm For Future Building Contracts
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.5.1. Policy 504.12 Electronic Communication Devices-Students
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Buildings and Grounds meeting Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., and the Annual Joint Meeting January 18th. No motion.
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9. Request for Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into 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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10. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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