September 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Hrbek and Ms. Knight presented information regarding a curriculum timeline and policy change. They shared information about the meeting held with the Purpose and Direction Committee and the Board Curriculum Meeting. They discussed policy number 6120 and asked the Board to edit the first paragraph to add the WIT team along with the Superintendent into the curriculum adoption process. Steve shared with the team that they can make changes for the 2018-2019 school year but unsure what will happen beyond that with the upcoming elections. Mrs. Hrbek would like to request this as a first reading.

Discussion:  Ms. Daniels asked for clarification on how the Board would like to access the old policy book that remains a backup behind the new policy book developed by Charlie Bressman. Steve stated the design of the new book was to be used for parents and students and it should be placed on the website. The 2009 policy book will be shared with all Board members on a flash drive. 

Discussion:  A discussion was held on a construction manager. Charlie Bressman shared the research he had done with other legal counsel and construction managers. Charlie Bressman recommended that the Board not take any action at the September meeting. Ms. Daniels supported that by recommending the items be moved to the October meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Hoffman shared with the Board that they would like the intervention room to have view only access of the hallways and doors. A list will be given to Ruth to set up the system. No objections from the Board for intervention staff members to view cameras to monitor student movement.

Discussion:  An incentive trip for 7-12 students was presented to the Board by Mr. Hoffman. They would like to take students to an NBA game in Minneapolis in November over Thanksgiving weekend. Criteria has been set and presented to students. Students must meet the criteria in order to participate all the way up to the game. The criteria set up for the trip support the Board goals. The Board would like the final cost of the trip. Also, staff would need to volunteer to chaperone. The bus driver will be paid. Cindy Whipple recommended separating the incentive trip for 9-12 students and 7-8 students. Also, they would like to see a proposal brought to the Board before presenting to students next time.

Discussion:  The committe of whole meeting was adjourned at 5:44 pm.