1617880 Public Notice - School Board Regular Meeting November 19

Public Notice

Publish December 21, 2012

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT NO. 206

ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 206, Alexandria, Minnesota, was called to order by School Board Chair Dean Anderson at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Oak Conference Room, Alexandria, Minnesota.

School Board Members Present: Jim Hafdal, Jean Robley, Dave Anderson, Dean Anderson, Pam Carlson and (ex-officio) Superintendent Terry Quist. Absent: Alan Zeithamer and Sandy Susag

Administrators Present: Julie Critz, Trevor Peterson, Susan Scarborough, Judy Backhaus, Jill Johnson, Kevin Brezina and 6 visitors.

AMEND CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Robley, seconded by Dave Anderson to remove the PSEO Agreement with Alexandria Technical and Community College from the Consent Agenda and place agreement into the Action Items of the agenda.

Ayes - 5

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Hafdal, to approve the Amended Consent Agenda as follows:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 15, 2012 and the special meetings held November 15, 2012.

DISTRICT CLAIMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS

To accept the financial reports and to ratify the payment of the October 2012 claims.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

To approve the following employment agreements:

--Jane Koski – Paraprofessional/Lincoln, effective 11/12/2012

--Amber Olson – Paraprofessional/Voyager, effective 11/12/2012

--Jonathan Vacek – Paraprofessional/Lincoln, effective 10/29/2012

--Samantha Kalina – Paraprofessional/Voyager, effective 10/29/2012

--Alicia Wegner – Cook/Woodland, effective 10/29/2012

--Amy Cross – Speech Language Pathologist/District Wide, effective 11/8/2012

--Farrah Tabery – Secretary I/Community Ed., effective 11/5/2012

--Allen Pederson – Bus/Transportation, effective 10/16/2012

--Dawn Oberg – Paraprofessional/Woodland, effective 10/22/2012

--Amy Tilleskjor – Paraprofessional/Early Education Center, effective 10/9/2012

--Carol Rasmussen – Learning Resource Teacher/Carlos, effective 10/8/2012

--Emily Jeanotte – Learning Resource Teacher/Woodland, effective 10/8/2012

--Megan Robert – ABE/Community Education, effective 11/1/12

--Lori Eckert – Cook/Voyager, effective 11/5/12

RESIGNATION AGREEMENTS

To approve the following resignation agreements:

--Roger Feiler – Bus/Transportation, effective 10/31/2012.

--Sherry Oaklund – Paraprofessional, effective 12/12/2012.

--Farrah Tabery – Secretary/Community Education, effective 11/16/12.

CHILD CARE LEAVES OF ABSENCE

To approve the following child care leaves of absence:

--Jennah Hawes, Secretary, Transportation – from approximately March 5, 2013 through May 28 2013.

--Stephanie Grimes, School Age Child Care Coordinator, Community Ed – from approximately March 6, 2013 through May 14, 2013.

RETIREMENT AGREEMENT

To approve the following retirement agreement:

--Barbara Trenne – Health Paraprofessional/Discovery, effective 11/30/2012

ADDITIONAL POSITION

To approve the following additional position:

--.5 FTE K-1 Certified Teacher at Carlos Elementary

ADDITIONAL BUS ROUTE

To approve the following additional bus route:

--1.5 hour bus route for Woodland Elementary due to overcrowding on the current route.

FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICY REVISIONS

To approve the first reading of the following District Policy:

Revisions

--453& 524 Acceptable Use of Networked Information Resources

ADOPT REVISIONS TO DISTRICT POLICIES

To adopt the revisions of the following District Policies:

Revisions

--701 School District Budget

--730 Transportation of Public School Students

DONATIONS AND GRANTS

To approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 206 TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS

WHEREAS, the District 206 School Board encourages the support of the district’s educational programs through the funding and support of grant opportunities and donations that meet the goals and objectives of the school district;

WHEREAS, the school district will control and maintain all grants and donations to ensure that the interests of all students are met;

WHEREAS, the grants and donations listed below have been reviewed and approved by the administration of School District 206;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 206, State of Minnesota, to accept the following grants and donations:

1. Jefferson High School FIRST Robotics Team received a donation from 3M for $9,000 to be used to offset expenses for the program.

2. Jefferson High School Wrestling received a donation from the Wrestling Booster Club for $861.20 to hire a wrestling coach.

3. Jefferson High School Girls Hockey Team received a donation from the Alexandria Girls Hockey Booster Club for $2,000 to hire an assistant girls hockey coach.

4. Jefferson High School SLAM Program received a donation from the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Action Council for $1,500 to help fund the program.

APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

To approve the following fundraising activities:

--Jefferson High School Band Boosters/Marching Band, selling various items (Herberger’s Community Day Cards, Henry’s Frozen Food, Tastefully Simple) to raise funds for their marching band trip.

--Jefferson High School Choirs, Pie Sales in November, December and April, funds raised will offset expenses of the program.

--Girls Basketball, selling concessions at boys & girls 4-8 grade tournament, January 12-13, 2013, funds raised will used to offset expenses of the program.

APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS

To approve the following extended field trips:

--Boys Hockey Team – to Burnsville Scrimmage, November 16-17, 2012.

--Boys Hockey Team – to Roseau Holiday Tournament, December 27-29, 2012.

--JHS Spanish Classes – to Costa Rica, March 7-15, 2013.

--Marching Band – to Seattle, WA, July 1-7, 2013.

--JHS Girls Hockey Team – to Mound and Orono for games, November 23-24, 2012.

RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION TO MSHSL FOUNDATION

To approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTING DISTRICT APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;

WHEREAS, the District 206 School Board recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and

WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school districts in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the District 206 School Board supports the District’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a funds to assist the school district in providing seminars/training opportunities or support for specific school functions for students/faculty members/officials and others involved in athletic and fine arts programs.

APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DLR

To approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between District 206 and DLR Group for Woodland Elementary.

APPROVE DISTRICT AGREEMENTS

To approve the following agreements:

--Agreement between School District 206 and the Runestone Area Education District (RAED) for Special Education Services during the 2012-2013 school year.

--Agreement with Heartland Orthopedics/Douglas County Hospital to provide Athletic Trainers to Jefferson Senior High for the 2013-18 school years.

APPROVE COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIPS

To approve the following cooperative sponsorships:

--From New Testament Christian School for cooperative sponsorships in Cheerleading and Boys Basketball for the 2012-13 school year.

--From Osakis Public Schools for cooperative sponsorship in Orchestra for the 2012-13 school year.

Vote on Consent Agenda:

Ayes - 5

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

APPROVE PSEO AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Hafdal, to approve the Post-Secondary Enrollment Agreement between District 206 and Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Ayes - 4 – Robley Abstained

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

APPROVE REVISED PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Hafdal to approve the revised purchase agreement between District 206 and Brenton and Sally Smith for the purchase of Jefferson High School (copy on file at the district office).

Ayes - 5

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

APPROVE REVISED 2012-13 BUDGET

Motion by Hafdal, seconded by Dave Anderson to approve the revised 2012-13 district budget as presented.

Ayes - 5

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

APPROVE 2013-14 CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

Motion by Carlson, seconded by Dave Anderson to approve the 2013-2014 Curriculum and Program Modifications as presented.

Ayes - 5

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Dean Anderson, that there being no further business to come before the School Board at this time; the meeting is adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Ayes - 5

Nays - 0

Motion Carried.

ATTEST:

/s/ Jean Robley

Clerk

/s/ Dean Anderson

Chairperson

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