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PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA APRIL 17, 2023 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alexandria School District, Alexandria, Minnesota, was called to order by School Board Chairperson Angie Krebs at 7:03 p.m. in the District Office Oak Conference Room, Alexandria, Minnesota. School Board Members Present: Angie Krebs, Dave Anderson (7:07 p.m.), Pam Carlson, Alan Zeithamer, Maureen Eigen, Shawn Reilly and Laura Knudsen and (ex-officio) Superintendent Rick Sansted. Absent: None Administrators Present: Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Trevor Peterson, Darcy Josephson, and Lynn Jenc Others: Maggie Timm, Jill Johnson and 37 guests APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Carlson, seconded by Reilly, to approve the April 17, 2023 agenda. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Motion Carried. Member Anderson joined the meeting at 7:07 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Knudsen, seconded by Zeithamer, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: • approve the minutes of the March 20, 2023 regular board meeting • ratify the payment of the March 2023 claims • approve the revenue and expenditure reports for March 2023 • approve personnel recommendations • approve donations and grants • approve extended field trips • approve fundraisers • approve the first reading of the following district policies: o Policy 411 – Employment Procedures o Policy 414 – Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse o Policy 415 – Mandated Reporting of Vulnerable Adults • adopt the following district policies: o Policy 522 – Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process o Policy 722 – Public Data Requests Vote on Consent Agenda: Ayes 7 Nays 0 Motion Carried. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Alexandria Area High School and Buildings & Grounds Updates. APPROVE FINAL REVISION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET Motion by Zeithamer, seconded by Eigen, to approve the final revision of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget as presented. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Motion Carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER Motion by Anderson, seconded by Knudsen, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER WHEREAS, Mitch Denny is a Tier 2 teacher in Independent District No. 206. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent District No. 206, that the teaching contract of Mitch Denny, a Tier 2 teacher in Independent District No. 206, shall be nonrenewed at the end of the 2022-23 school year effective June 6, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the nonrenewal of the teacher’s teaching contract. The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by member ______________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Motion Carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER Motion by Zeithamer, seconded by Anderson, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER WHEREAS, Jessica Linman and Dylan Tischer are probationary teachers in Independent District No. 206. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent District No. 206, that pursuant to Minn. Stat. 122A.40, subd. 5 and the District Master Agreement, the teaching contract of Jessica Linman and Dylan Tischer, probationary teachers in Independent District No. 206, shall be nonrenewed at the end of the 2022-23 school year effective June 6, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the nonrenewal of the teacher’s teaching contract. The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by member ______________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Motion Carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF A CONTINUOUS CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE Motion by Anderson, seconded by Knudsen, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF A CONTINUING CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 206, as follows: That it is proposed that _______________, a continuing contract/tenured teacher of said school district, be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits, at the end of the 2022 - 2023 school year effective June 30, 2023. Said action is taken in accordance with the District Master Agreement and pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 122A.40, subdivision 10 upon the grounds described in said statute and which are specifically as follows: Lack of pupils, financial limitations or discontinuance of position BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of proposed placement on unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teacher and that an affidavit of the same be placed in his/her personnel file with a copy of the notice and resolution. The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by Member __________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the School Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. ATTEST: /s/Angela Krebs Chairperson /s/Pamela Carlson Clerk The full version of the school board minutes may be viewed by visiting the District Office or on the Alexandria Public Schools website: https://www.alexschools.org/Page/7321 (May 31, 2023) 228970

Public Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 17, 2016 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $75,200.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Autumn M. Janke, an unmarried individual MORTGAGEE: Vikings Savings Bank DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: May 17, 2016 Douglas County Recorder Document Number: 383885 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigns Dated: May 17, 2016 Recorded: May 17, 2016 Douglas County Recorder Document Number: 383886 And assigned to: Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation Dated: May 16, 2022 Recorded: May 17, 2022 Douglas County Recorder Document Number: A441946 And assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Dated: March 9, 2023 Recorded: March 16, 2023 Douglas County Recorder Document Number: A448410 And assigned to: Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation Dated: April 7, 2023 Recorded: April 12, 2023 Douglas County Recorder Document Number: A448801 Transaction Agent: Not Applicable Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: Not Applicable Lender/Broker/Mortgage Originator: Vikings Savings Bank Residential Mortgage Servicer: Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Douglas Property Address: 521 5th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 Tax Parcel ID Number: 63-1928-000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 53 1/2 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Hick`s 4th Addition to the City of Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $63,080.68 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: County Sheriff`s office, 216 7th Avenue W, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on December 26, 2023, or the next business day if December 26, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: May 3, 2023 MORTGAGEE: Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 051164-F2 (May 10, 17, 24 & 31; June 7 & 14, 2023) 222227

Public Notice SECTION 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Latoka Lane Water Main Improvements will be received by ALP Utilities. The ALP Utilities Water Department Manager will receive bids until 11:00 AM local time on 16th day of June, 2023 at the Alexandria Light and Power Utility Office, 316 Fillmore Street, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Work shall be completed under one Contract and consists of all labor, skill, and materials required to properly construct the Project. The Project generally consists of the following primary components: Contract No. 1 - General Construction: Installation of approximately 375 linear feet of 12-inch directionally drilled FPVC or HDPE pipe, installation of approximately 590 linear feet of 8-inch directionally drilled FPVC or HDPE pipe, install 8-inch gate valves, fire hydrants, and all associated Work. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond executed by the Bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, payable to the ALP Utilities, in a sum equal to five (5) percent of the full amount of the Bid. This is to serve as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a Contract within 15 days of Notice of Award in accordance with the terms of the principal’s Bond and a contractor’s Bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the governing board for the performances of such Work. Only Bids that are accompanied by such a Bond will be considered. Bidder must be licensed for the full amount of the Bid. No Bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bond and license. Upon Owner’s request, Bidders must certify they are a Responsible Contractor by signing a certification form stating they meet the minimum requirements under Minnesota Statute 16C.285. This form can be found in Section 00 43 29 of the project documents. No Bid will be read or considered unless it fully complies with the Bond and license requirements. Any deficient Bid will be resealed and returned to the Bidder. Bidder agrees to complete the Work to Substantial Completion by the calendar dates indicated below, and have all Work completed and ready for Final Payment, in accordance with paragraph 14.07.B of the General Conditions, by the below indicated calendar dates. Contract No. 1 - General Construction: Substantial Completion- November 1, 2023 b) Final Completion – November 17, 2023 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital Project Bidding Documents, pursuant to which labor, materials, or services must be furnished, are available at www.AE2S.com or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital Bidding Documents for $40.00 by inputting Quest project 8522533 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital Project information. An optional digital format on CD may be purchased for a charge of $150.00 or paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained for $250.00, for each set of documents requested, from the issuing office of the Engineer, AE2S, 4170 28th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota 58104. Each set of Bidding Documents will include the Project Manuals and one (1) complete set of 11x17 inch Drawings. All costs associated with preparation of Bids shall be borne by the Bidder. All costs for either digital or paper copies are NON-REFUNDABLE. OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: All Bids will be made on the basis of cash payment for such Work. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive any informalities in the Bids received, and further reserves the right to award the Contract in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to hold the three (3) lowest Bids for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date of Bid opening. The Work shall be substantially completed by November 1, 2023 and shall be completed and ready for final payment on or before November 17, 2023. Dated this 22th day of May, 2023. By: /s/ Ted Cash General Manager ALP Utilities, Alexandria, MN (May 26; June 2 & 9 , 2023) 226757

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