Public Notice Publish July 14, 2021 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA MAY 17, 2021 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 5:01 p.

Public Notice
Publish July 14, 2021
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA
MAY 17, 2021
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 5:01 p.m. in the District Office Oak Conference Room, Alexandria, Minnesota.
School Board Members Present: Angie Krebs, Dave Anderson, Pam Carlson, Alan Zeithamer, Sandy Susag and Dean Anderson and (ex-officio) Superintendent Rick Sansted. Absent: None
Administrators Present: Darcy Josephson, Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Trevor Peterson, Scott Heckert and Lynn Jenc
Others: Jill Johnson, Maggie Timm and 24 guests
OATH OF OFFICE
Vice-Chair Dave Anderson administered the Oath of Office to Jeff Patience.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Susag, seconded by Dave Anderson, to approve the May 17, 2021 agenda.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Zeithamer, seconded by Susag, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
MEETING MINUTES
To approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held on April 19, 2021.
DISTRICT CLAIMS
To ratify the payment of the April 2021 claims.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
To approve the revenue and expenditure reports for April 2021.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
To approve the employment of the following individuals:
• Barvels, Kelley: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Becker, Amber: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Bieber, Hailey: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Boyden, Kelly: Compass Assistant, effective 5/3/2021
• Bright, Jacob: Compass Group Leader, effective 6/7/2021
• Burnham, Jeremiah: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Donovan, Lori: AP/AR Specialist, effective 5/4/2021
• Englund, Nanette: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Faust, Grace: Compass Assistant, effective 6/7/21
• Freeman, Kathryn: CE/Gymnastics Facilitator, effective 7/01/2021
• Furth, Abigail: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Gerads, Emilee: Compass Group Leader, effective 6/7/2021
• Hanson, Sadie: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Jaworski, Teryn: Compass Assistant, effective 4/26/2021
• Johnson, Holly: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Johnson, Jennifer: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Krippner, Grace: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Langner, Katelyn: Compass Group Leader, effective 4/26/2021
• Lhotka, Alicia: Elementary Teacher, effective 8/30/2021
• McKay, Matthew: Compass Assistant, effective 5/17/2021
• Meyer, Jase: AAHS Counselor, effective 8/30/2021
• Meyer, Sara: Payroll Technician, effective 6/7/2021
• Morgan, Hayden: Compass Assistant, effective 4/26/2021
• Panuska, Rebecca: Phy. Ed/Health Teacher, effective 08/30/2021
• Petersen, Mallory: Compass Assistant, effective 4/26/2021
• Peterson, Sydney: Compass Assistant, effective 5/10/2021
• Quitmeyer, Donna: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Richardson, Courtney: Elementary Teacher, effective 08/30/2021
• Robertus, Michelle: Band Instructor, effective 8/30/2021
• Steen Jill: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Thorson, Ryanna: Compass Assistant, effective 5/3/2021
• Van Hove, Tyler: Phy.Ed/Health Teacher, effective 8/30/2021
• Wegner, Rachel: Compass Assistant, effective 6/7/2021
• Welle, Kristin: CE/Targeted Services, effective 4/22/2021
• Wilson, Melissa: English Teacher, effective 08/30/2021
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS - CO-CURRICULAR
To approve the following coaching/co-curricular agreements:
• Brunelle, Gretta: Prom Advisor
• Dau, Kevin: Middle School Boys Tennis Coach
• Kaufman, Taylor: Assistant Strength Coach
• Revering, McKenzie: Assistant Girls Hockey Coach
REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL POSITION
To approve the following additional position:
• Request for a Booster Coach/Assistant Color Guard for Marching Band
RESIGNATION AGREEMENTS
To approve the following resignations:
• Erickson, Alissa: Paraprofessional and Compass, effective 6/4/21
• Hanson, Andrea: After School Club, effective 4/29/2021
• Huffington, Jena: After School Club, effective 4/29/2021
• Krippner, Grace: After School Club, effective 4/29/2021
• Linehan, Mariah: Paraprofessional, effective 6/4/2021
• Munsch, Jacob: After School Club, effective 4/29/2021
• Sletten Alexandra: After School Club, effective 4/29/2021
• Weiss, Andy: After School Club, effective 4/29/2021
• Wright, Mary Kaye: ABE Teacher, effective 5/7/2021
Co-Curricular Staff:
• Dau, Kevin: Middle School Boys Tennis Coach, effective 5/24/2021
• Dougherty, Mackenzie: Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective 5/10/2021
• Downer, Meghann: Middle School Annual Yearbook, effective 5/24/2021
• Downer, Meghann: Middle School Volleyball Coach, effective 5/12/2021
• Downer, Meghann: Middle School Softball Coach, effective 5/24/2021
• Fugelstad, Rey: Assistant Strength Coach, effective 3/8/2021
• Peterson, Ryan: Middle School Softball Coach, effective 5/24/2021
• Peterson, Ryan: Middle School Wrestling Coach, effective 5/12/2021
• Tongen, Amy: Assistant Dance Coach, effective 5/10/2021
RETIREMENTS
To approve the following retirements:
• Baustian, Patti: Paraprofessional, effective 6/4/2021
• Porter, Rebecca: Paraprofessional, effective 6/4/2021
• Zimmerman, Beth: Paraprofessional, effective 8/31/2021
REQUEST TO REDUCE POSITION
To approve the following staff reduction:
• Chipman, Jessica: Reduced full time contract to .50 FTE @ 183 days
DONATIONS AND GRANTS
To approve the submission of grant applications by Alexandria Public Schools to 3M, MN PBIS Northern Implementation Project and MDE 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:
• Community Education and Compass received a donation of $1,200 from the Emily Parent Memorial to purchase water toys for Compass, PreK and elementary students.
• Community Education received a donation of $1,000 from the Michael George Memorial to purchase a new basketball hoop for the Woodland Elementary School playground.
• The Tennis program received a $500 donation from Douglas Machine, Inc. to support the boy's tennis program.
• Community Education and Early Education received a donation of $1,000 from GiveMN to support early education programming.
• AAHS, DMS and the High Potential Programs received a $10,200 grant from 3M to support STEM programming across the district.
• Discovery Middle School received a $1,000 grant from the MN PBIS Northern Implementation Project to supplement staffing costs for PBIS Action Planning for the 2021-22 school year.
• Food and Nutrition Services received a $11,201 grant from the MN Department of Agriculture to purchase food from local farmers for school meal programs.
EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
To approve the following extended field trips:
• The Boys Varsity Golf Team traveled to Brooklyn Park, MN in April of 2021 to participate in a golf tournament at Edinburgh.
• The AAHS DECA students traveled to Bloomington, MN in April of 2021 to compete for the International DECA Competition.
• The Wrestling Team traveled to Foley, MN in March of 2021 to compete in the State Wrestling Tournament.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY
To approve the following fundraising activity:
• The Garfield PAC will host a Family Fun Day at the Garfield Elementary School to raise money for new playground equipment. Teams would pay an entrance fee and proceeds would go towards the cost of equipment.
FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICY REVISIONS
To adopt the first reading of the following district policies:
• Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations
• Policy 207 - Public Hearings
• Policy 209 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members
• Policy 211 - School Board Member Development
• Policy 422 - Policies Incorporated by Reference
• Policy 523 - Policies Incorporated by Reference
DISTRICT POLICY ADOPTION
To adopt the following district policies:
• Policy 203.2 - Order of School Board Meetings
• Policy 203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda
• Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas
• Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes
• Policy 532 - Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds
• Policy 615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans and English Learner Students
SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
To approve the following agreements:
• Joint Powers Agreement between Riverland Community College and Alexandria Public Schools for the 2021 FY
• Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Jamestown and Alexandria Public Schools beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with automatic one-year renewals
• Memorandum of Agreement between Alexandria Technical & Community College and Alexandria Public Schools beginning May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2026
• Memorandum of Agreements for Student Training Experience/Internship for Non-Allied Health Programs between Alexandria Technical & Community College and Alexandria Public Schools beginning May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2026
• Student Teaching/Field Experience Agreement between Concordia College, Moorhead and Alexandria Public Schools for the 2020-2023 school years
• Articulation College Credit Agreement between Alexandria Technical and Community College and Alexandria Public Schools through the end of the 2020-21 school year
• Articulation College Credit Agreement between Alexandria Technical and Community College and Alexandria Public Schools for the 2021-2023 school years
• Lease Agreement between Alexandria Public Schools and Productive Alternatives, Inc. through September 30, 2021
• Statement of Assurances & Certifications between MN State Career and Technical Education and Alexandria Public Schools
CALLING FOR MILK PRODUCTS BIDS
To approve advertising for milk products bids for Alexandria Public School District 206 and Minnewaska Area School District 2149 for the 2021-2022 school year with the possibility of renewing for two additional one-year terms.
INCREASED SUMMER SCHOOL PAY RATES
To approve an increase to the teacher and paraprofessional summer school pay rates.
Vote on Consent Agenda:
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
EARLY EDUCATION UPDATE
Lynn Jenc shared highlights from the Early Education Center.
ACCEPT A COMP ANNUAL REPORT
Motion by Carlson, seconded by Dean Anderson, to accept the 2020-2021 A Comp Annual report.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION PLACING STAFF ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Motion by Dave Anderson, seconded by Susag, to adopt the following Resolution Placing Staff on Unrequested Leave of Absence:
Member __________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PLACING
___________________________
ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
WHEREAS, the School Board of Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206 adopted a resolution proposing placement of Jilene Foley, LaVon Kueffler, Shawn Knutson, Muriel Lindback, Julie Mindach and Tom Roos on unrequested leave of absence on April 19, 2021, on the grounds of Discontinuance of Position, Lack of Pupils and/or Financial Limitations; and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave was received by certified mail (or personal service) on May 3, 2021, and
WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave contained a statement setting forth the reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that he (she) was entitled to a hearing before the school board provided he (she) make a request in writing within fourteen days of receipt of said notice, and that if no hearing was requested within said fourteen day period it constituted acquiescence by Jilene Foley, LaVon Kueffler, Shawn Knutson, Muriel Lindback, Julie Mindach and Tom Roos to the school board's proposed action, and
WHEREAS, no written request of any kind was received by the school board or superintendent of schools from Jilene Foley, LaVon Kueffler, Shawn Knutson, Muriel Lindback, Julie Mindach and Tom Roos for a hearing as of May 17, 2021, and
WHEREAS, said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen days after receipt of notice of proposed placement on unrequested leave constitutes acquiescence by Jilene Foley, LaVon Kueffler, Shawn Knutson, Muriel Lindback, Julie Mindach and Tom Roos to his (her) placement on unrequested leave.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206 that Jilene Foley, LaVon Kueffler, Shawn Knutson, Muriel Lindback, Julie Mindach and Tom Roos be and hereby is placed on unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206 on the grounds of Discontinuance of Position, Lack of Pupils and/or Financial Limitations effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year on June 30, 2021, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec.122A.40, Subd. 11, without pay or fringe benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of placement on unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teacher personally and that an affidavit of same be placed in his/her file, together with a copy of the notice and resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing 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.
NOTICE OF PLACEMENT
ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF
ABSENCE
___________________
___________________
___________________
____________, 20_
Dear____________________:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206, held on May 17, 2021, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote of the full membership of the School Board, placing you on unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206 effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year on June 30, 2021, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 122A.40, Subd. 11 without pay or fringe benefits.
A copy of the resolution duly adopted by the School Board is attached hereto for your information.
If a position becomes available in a field in which you are licensed, at any time up to 5 years after your leave is effective, you may have a right to reinstatement to that position if you have sufficient seniority in the district and if you filed a written request for reinstatement prior to April 1 of each year while you are on leave. If you do not file such a request each year, your right to reinstatement will be automatically terminated.
Please keep the school district's personnel office advised in writing of your address at all times until your rights have expired, so that the district may notify you of any available positions for which you may qualify.
Sincerely,
SCHOOL BOARD OF
ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NO. 206
Clerk of the School Board
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
APPROVE FINAL REVISION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 BUDGET
Motion by Zeithamer, seconded by Patience, to approve the final revision of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
AWARD BIDS FOR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
Motion by Zeithamer, seconded by Susag, to award the bids for the group health insurance (HITA) to Lakes Country Service Coop as presented.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
Members Patience and Dave Anderson left at 6:41 p.m.
APPOINT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO STANDING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT
Motion by Dean Anderson, seconded by Zeithamer, to appoint board member Patience to the Curriculum/Policy committee.
Ayes 7
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
BOARD MEMBER
APPOINTMENTS
Motion by Carlson, seconded by Susag, to appoint board member Patience to all open assignments:
• Minnesota State High School
• Curriculum Advisory Council
• Student Connections
• Local Government Coordination Committee
Ayes 5
Nays 0
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the School Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
/s/ Angela Krebs
Chairperson
/s/ Dean Anderson
Clerk
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