Public Notice Publish December 30, 2020 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alexandria School District, Alexandria, Minnesota, was called to order by School Board Chairperson Dean Anderson at 7:02 p.

Public Notice
Publish December 30, 2020
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alexandria School District, Alexandria, Minnesota, was called to order by School Board Chairperson Dean Anderson at 7:02 p.m. in the District Office Oak Conference Room, Alexandria, Minnesota.
School Board Members Present: Dean Anderson, Dave Anderson, Angie Krebs, Bob Cunniff, Sandy Susag, Alan Zeithamer and Pam Carlson and (ex-officio) Superintendent Rick Sansted. Absent: None
Administrators Present: Darcy Josephson, Scott Heckert, Trevor Peterson, and Lynn Jenc
Others: Maggie Timm and 6 guests
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Susag, seconded by Cunniff, to amend the agenda to add a closed session at the end of the meeting based on the Open Meeting Law 13D.05, subdivision 3.
Ayes 6 Member Carlson was not
present for this vote.
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Krebs, to approve the November 16, 2020 agenda as amended.
Ayes 6 Member Carlson was not
present for this vote.
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Krebs, seconded by Cunniff, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
MEETING MINUTES
To approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held on October 19, 2020.
DISTRICT CLAIMS
To ratify the payment of the October 2020 claims.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
To approve the revenue and expenditure reports for October 2020.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
To approve the employment of the following individuals:
•Kavanagh, Caden: Compass Assistant, effective 11/5/2020
•Parker, Brennan: Compass Assistant, effective 11/2/2020
•Stroinski, Morgan: Compass Assistant, effective 10/26/2020
•Arends, Dawn: Instructional SPED Paraprofessional, effective 11/23/2020
•Dodge, Nadine: Instructional SPED Paraprofessional, effective 12/1/2020
•Huelsman, Harlie: Elementary Teacher, effective 11/20/2020
•Hohnwaldt, Cindy: FNS Cook, effective 11/16/2020
•Janke, Autumn: FNS Cook, effective 11/16/2020
•Johnson, Holly: Instructional SPED Paraprofessional, effective 10/29/2020
•Mogler, Janene: Custodian, effective 10/27/2020
•Linehan, Mariah: Instructional Paraprofessional, effective 10/27/2020
•Swiontek, Stephanie: Instructional Paraprofessional, effective 11/2/2020
•Klingbeil, Coleton: Compass Assistant, effective 11/10/2020
•Tschida, Benjamin: Compass Assistant, effective 11/10/2020
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS –
CO-CURRICULAR
To approve the following coaching/co-curricular agreements:
•Deitz, Steven: Drama-Musical, Vocal Director
•Luing, Ethan: 6th Grade Boys Basketball and 6th Grade GirlsBasketball Coach
•Peterson, Ryan: 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
•Stifter, Jackie: Assistant Fall Strength Training Coach
•Ludwig, Carrie: Assistant Fall Strength Training Coach
RESIGNATION AGREEMENTS
To approve the following resignations:
•Bock, Kristyn: Paraprofessional, effective 11/20/2020
•Barvels, Kelley: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Emmons, Sandra: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Johnson, Rebecca: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Koski, Jane: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Nieland, Alyssa: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Thorstad, Connee: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Vis, Brittany: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Welle, Kristin: Targeted Services/After School Club, effective 4/29/20
•Mossberg-Ardito, Marilee: Instructional SPED Paraprofessional, effective 11/2/2020
•Jendro, Taylor: Compass Assistant, effective 8/28/2020
•Erickson, Alissa: Compass Assistant, effective 11/23/2020
•Schmidt, Chloe: Compass Assistant, effective 10/13/2020
•Kaliher, Maggie: FNS Cook, effective 11/9/2020
Co-Curricular Staff:
•Mateer, Rebecca: Middle School Nordic Ski Coach
•Noble, Ray: Drama, Music Pit Director and Music Sound
•Noble, Kayla: Drama, Vocal Director
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
To approve the following leave of absence requests:
•Mackenzie, Dougherty: Projected leave date January 8, 2021; projected return date April 5, 2021.
•Mackedanz, Holly: Projected leave date December 4, 2020; projected return date April 12, 2021.
•Aakre, Samantha: Projected leave date March 22, 2021; projected return date May 17, 2021.
•Chipman, Jessica: Requesting a leave of absence beginning December 1, 2020 with a potential return date of March 1, 2020 or will remain out through the end of the school year.
•Kragenbring, Chris: Requesting a 5 year leave of absence effective September 1, 2021. Administration recommends that the leave be granted in accordance with ARTICLE VII, Section 13-Extended Leave; in the Master Agreement between Independent School District 206 and Education Minnesota Alexandria and as required by MN State Statute 124E.12, Subd. 6.
RETIREMENTS
To approve the following retirements:
•Wyffels, Doreen: Secretary, effective 12/31/2020.
•Lukes, Diane: Secretary, effective 11/30/2020.
•Maxfield, Kim: FNS Cook, effective 12/22/2020.
•Hintermeister, Brenda: Physical Education Teacher, effective 11/14/2020
•Wilkins, Sally: FNS Cook, effective 10/13/2020
TERMINATION
To approve the following termination:
•Holland, Ashley: Discharged from paraprofessional position, effective 11/4/2020
DONATIONS AND GRANTS
To approve the submission of grant applications by Alexandria School District to West Central Initiative and United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties and to approve the resolution for the following donations and grants:
RESOLUTION FOR
ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ACCEPT
DONATIONS AND GRANTS
WHEREAS, the Alexandria Public Schools 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 the Alexandria Public Schools;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of the Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206, State of Minnesota, to accept the following grants and donations:
•Alexandria FFA received a $2,500 donation from Bayer Fund through America’s Farmers Grow Communities to help make a positive impact in farm communities.
•The AAHS Volleyball program received a $4,173 donation from
the Volleyball Booster Club to
fund an assistant coach posi-
tion.
•The AAHS Basketball program received a $1,200 donation from
the Boys Basketball Booster
Club to purchase a Hudl sub-
scription to allow live streaming
of Boys Basketball games.
•The AAHS Volleyball program received a $1,200 donation from
the Volleyball Booster Club to
purchase a Hudl subscription to
allow live streaming of Volleyball
games.
•The Compass program received a $36,000 grant from DHS to
support overtime staffing, sup-
plies and materials from October
through December 2020 due to
COVID.
•Discovery Middle School received a $2,260 donation from
Calvary Lutheran Church to sup-
port DMS student learning.
•Discovery Middle School received a $9,000 grant from United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties to support study skills
programs for at-risk students.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY
To approve the following fundraising activity:
•Alexandria Marching Band students will conduct multiple fundraisers throughout the year including bingo night, MVP Card sales, Douglas County Fair volunteering, car wash, mattress sale and others to help reduce costs associated with marching band and help students take
ownership of their activity
INDEPENDENT PROVIDER AGREEMENT
To approve the following Independent Provider applications from:
•Viking Sportsmen Inc. (for the Archery in the Schools program)
FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICY REVISIONS
To adopt the first reading of the following district policies:
•Policy 210 – Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee or Student
•Policy 620 – Course Credit for Learning
•Policy 714 – Fund Balances
•Policy 723 – Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
•Policy 903 – Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
DISTRICT POLICY ADOPTION
To adopt the following district policies:
•Policy 303 – Superintendent Selection
•Policy 405 – Veteran’s Preference
•Policy 414 – Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
•Policy 415 – Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
•Policy 454 – Staff Development
•Policy 503 – Student Attendance Policy
SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
To approve the following agreement:
•Lease Agreement between Douglas County and Alexandria Public Schools beginning January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 for lease of recreational facilities in the Douglas County Services Center
Vote on Consent Agenda:
Ayes 6
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
GMC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS UPDATE
Troy Wunderlich, Kristen Schmidt, Chad Gilbertson and Joe Hurlbut shared highlights from the Garfield, Miltona and Carlos Elementary Schools.
Member Carlson joined the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
APPROVE FIRST READING OF CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM
MODIFICATIONS/COURSE CHANGES
Motion by Krebs, seconded by Cunniff, to approve the first reading of 2021- 2022 AAHS Curriculum and Program Modifications/Course Changes as presented.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
ACCEPT WORLD’S BEST WORKFORCE REPORT SUMMARY
Motion by Cunniff, seconded by Krebs, to accept the 2019-2020 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary as presented.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION COMBINING POLLING PLACES
Member Cunniff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES
FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS
DURING WHICH THE
POLLING PLACES WILL
REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD
ON THE DAY OF A
STATEWIDE ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling places for school district elections are those precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school district which have been established by the cities or towns located in whole or in part within the school district. The board hereby confirms those precincts and polling places so established by those municipalities.
2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the board may establish a combined polling place for several precincts for school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election. Each combined polling place must be a polling place that has been designated by a county or municipality. The following combined polling places are established to serve the precincts specified for all school district special and general elections not held on the same day as a statewide election:
PRECINCT PRECINCT POLLING
NUMBER NAME PLACE
LOCATION
Precinct 1 Alexandria City – Ward 1
P1 Alexandria City – Ward 1 P2
Lake Community Church
490 Voyager Dr.,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 2 Alexandria City – Ward 2
Reach Church
1310 North Nokomis,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 3 Alexandria City – Ward 3
New Life Christian Church
1910 Co Rd 82 SE,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 4 Alexandria City – Ward 4
Cornerstone Church
202 7th Ave E,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 5 Alexandria City – Ward 5
P1 Alexandria City – Ward - 5 P2
Alexandria City Hall
704 Broadway,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 6 LaGrand Township
LaGrand Town Hall
501 Town Hall Rd NW,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 7 Brandon Township
Garfield City
Ida Township
Leaf Valley Township
Moe Township
Ida Town Hall
4700 County Road 6 NW,
Garfield MN 56332
Precinct 8 Miltona City
Miltona Township
Spruce Hill Township
Miltona Community Center
5590 County Road 14 NE,
Miltona MN 56354
Precinct 9 Belle River Township
Carlos City
Carlos Township
Carlos Town Hall
210 Victoria Ave.,
Carlos MN 56319
Precinct 10 Alexandria Township
Nelson City
Osakis Township
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church
2702 State Highway 29 N,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 11 Forada City
Hudson Township
Forada City Fire Hall
10991 Tobys Ave SE,
Alexandria MN 56308
Precinct 12 Holmes City Township
Lake Mary Township
Reno Township (Pope
County)
Lake Mary Town Hall
4791 County Road 4 SW,
Alexandria MN 56308
Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting – In Person
Absentee Voting – By Mail
Alexandria School District Office
1410 South McKay Ave,
Alexandria MN 56308
3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.09, the polling places will remain open for voting for school district elections not held on the same day as a statewide election between the hours of 7 o'clock a.m. and 8 o'clock p.m.
4. The clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the county auditors of each of the counties in which the school district is located, in whole or in part, within thirty (30) days after its adoption.
5. As required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.16, Subdivision 1a, the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of new polling place locations to each affected household with at least one registered voter in the school district whose school district polling place location has been changed. The notice must be a nonforwardable notice mailed at least twenty-five (25) days before the date of the first election to which it will apply. A notice that is returned as undeliverable must be forwarded immediately to the appropriate county auditor, who shall change the registrant’s status to “challenged” in the statewide registration system.
The motion for the adoption of the forgoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Krebs and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Anderson, Dave Anderson, Cunniff, Carlson, Krebs, Zeithamer and Susag
and the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared dully passed and adopted on November 16, 2020.
School Board Chairperson
Alexandria Public Schools
No. 206
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
AWARD BUS FINANCING BID
Motion by Zeithamer, seconded by Carlson, to award the bus financing bid to Viking Bank.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Motion by Susag, seconded by Zeithamer, to approve the work agreement between the District and the Paraprofessional/Bus Driver/Mechanic/Dispatcher employee group for the 2020-2021 and 2021- 2022 school years.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting moved to recess at 8:03 p.m.; reconvened at 8:09 p.m.
FACILITY DISCUSSION
Motion by Carlson, seconded by Cunniff, to go into closed session at 8:09 p.m. to discuss real estate transactions to support district functions.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Zeithamer, to return to open session at 8:35 p.m.
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 8:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
s/ Dean Anderson
Chairperson
/s/ Robert Cunniff
Clerk
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