FOREST LK, MN
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2015
Revised for Publication
The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next School Board Meeting. The full text is posted on the district web site, available by standard or email, and for public inspection at the school district offices during normal business hours.
The annual Truth-In-Taxation Hearing was held on December 3, 2015 at 6:02 pm. At roll call the following mmbrs were present: Julie Corcoran, Dan Kieger, Karen Morehead, Luke Odegaard, Jill Olson, Robert Rapheal, and Supt Dr. Linda Madsen, ex officio. Mmbr Theisen arrived at 6:06 pm
L. Martini, Dir of Business Svcs presented the districts proposed tax levy, followed by an opportunity for public Q&A. There was no citizen input or questions from the audience.
At 6:27 pm Mmbr Theisen moved, 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran to adjourn the hearing. All mmbrs present voted aye and the hearing was adjourned.
The regular mtg of the School Board of ISD No. 831, Forest Lk., MN, was called to order by Rob Rapheal at 7:00 p.m. on 12-3-15, at the School District Offices. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and the following mmbrs were present: Julie Corcoran, Dan Kieger, Karen Morehead, Luke Odegaard, Jill Olson, Robert Rapheal, Gail Theisen, and Supt Linda Madsen, ex officio.
The mtg agenda was reviewed and unchanged.
Due to the Truth-In-Taxation Hearing there was no Listening Session.
Student Achievement:
FLHS Ag Ed teachers were in attendance with two of three students awarded National Champions in Ag Communications Career Development at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY.
CLC Principal Lafean brought in students and staff from the Montessori and ALC. Lafean rptd on PBIS, Montessori students rptd on Ranger Respect and ALC students rptd on their personalized education.
Positive Happenings: Sch Bd mmbrs rptd on sch prog & events attended the past month.
Reports:
Finance Mmbr Odegaard rptd the cmtee recvd a FY15-16 budget update, legislative update, discussed RFP for on-site health clinic.
Policy Mmbr Olson rptd the cmtee revwd the Tech Acceptable Use and Safety Policy & Chemical Use and Abuse Policy.
Staff Welfare Mmbr Rapheal rptd the cmtee discussed the bond communication plan & timelines, and 2016-17 staffing timelines.
City of Forest Lake Mmbr Theisen rptd Shop with a Cop at Walmart for 2-5th graders is approaching, and a final decision is pending on a proposal to eliminate a police officer. More discussion on Dec 7 at 7:00 pm at city hall.
916 Mmbr Theisen rptd enrollment is growing and a resolution was passed to welcome St. Francis School Dist. The bd discussed how many districts they should take in and they are full to non-members at the elem level. They viewed a Kraus Anderson presentation and revwd bid scoring summaries for construction of Pankalo Education Center which will be built in Lake Elmo beginning spring 2016. MMKR revwd the fiscal audit.
Bldgs & Grounds Mmbr Morehead rptd the cmtee discussed RFP for on-site medical clinic, recvd bond & solar project udpates.
EMID Mmbr Morehead rptd EMID is taking proposals to look over a new system operation.
Communications Mmbr Morehead rptd the cmtee talked about bond communications and timelines, the Jan. newsletter, and recvd an Equity Portrait update.
Supt. report: Dr. Madsen rptd that many mtgs have occurred focusing on the 7-12 campus. Staff mmbrs are visiting newly built facilities to get ideas and we are hoping to have details finalized by Feb. The solar project is moving forward. Rep Dettmer scheduled a mtg for FL to meet with Rep. Loon, Education Finance Cmtee Chair. Dr. Madsen thanked Senator Housley for her support of our district and offered her condolences to her and her family as her father passed away this week. She thanked Mmbrs Morehead, Thiesen and Corcoran who are going to be delegates to the MSBA assembly. Former schl bd mmbr Vernon Boettcher passed away this week. He served on the schl bd for 29 years.
Consent agenda: Mmbr Morehead moved to appv Consent agenda items 7.1-7.4. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Approved the min. of Nov 5, 9, and 19, 2015
Approved the bills as of Dec 3 totaling $1,378,929.71 broken into the following funds: General Fund $835,981.47, Food $123,943.36, Transp: $119,781.38, Comm. Services $41,823.43, Maroon Gold Spt Ctr $19,338.54, Capital $38,866.12, Internal Health Insurance $140,531.48, Bld Fund $1,818.40, Pop Fund $40,976.63, Federal prog $2,567.85, Special Ed $13,301.05
Approved Classified Personnel: Retire 1; Employ 1; Trans. 2; LOA 1
Approved Licensed Personnel: Non-Curricular Assign 8; Addl Position 1
Donations: Mmbr Odegaard moved, 2nd by Mmbr Theisen to adopt the resolution accepting donations:
2 Stryker electric cots from C. Dotzler, HCMC, Mpls to FLHS for EMS program, valued at $3500; $442.08 from Linwood Elem PTA to Linwood Elem for kdgn field trip(s) busing; $35 from K. Harrell, $35 from A. Sederholm and $115.50 from D. Peterson to Wyo Elem for education; $2,144.09 from FL Full Court Club, to FLHS boys basketball to pay for one B-squad asst coach; $250 from Lakewoods Chiropractic, FL to Linwood Elem for wellness; $355.47 from Wyo Elem PTA to Wyo Elem for recess equipment.
Old Business:
Mmbr Corcoran moved to appv Workload Limits for Certain Special Ed Teachers New SB Policy 410. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Olson, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to appv Approval of and Appointment to Extra Curricular Positions Policy 420. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Morehead moved to appv Student Sex Nondiscrimination Policy 421. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Corcoran moved to appv Wellness Policy 546. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Kieger, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to Certify 2015 Property Taxes Payable in 2016 in the amount of $19,495,261.00. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
New Business:
First readings: Tech Acceptable Use and Safety Policy 540, New Policy Chemical Use and Abuse Policy 443, Proposed New Course: Chinese V. These items will be placed on the next agenda for further review and Bd action.
Communications: The Sch Bd revwd communications and upcoming calendar dates.
As there was no further business, Mmbr Theisen moved, 2nd by Mmbr Olson to adjourn. All mmbrs present voted aye and the mtg. adjourned at 8:04 pm.
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Forest Lake Times
December 24, 2015
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