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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT No. 15

REGULAR MEETING

March 24,2014

SCHOOL BOARD

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCTNo. 15

St. Francis, Minnesota

March 24, 2014

Dialogue with School Board -6:30 p.m ..

Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Central Services Center - Community Room

4115 Ambassador Blvd.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance

II. Board Calendar Dates April 14, 2014 April 28, 2014 Dialogue with School Board - 6:30 p.m. Dialogue with School Board - 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Central Services Center - Community Room Central Services Center - Community Room

May 12,2014 May 27, 2014

Dialogue with School Board - 6:30 p.m. Retiree Recognition - 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Central Services Center - Community Room Central Services Center - Community Room

Happening Around the District Site Report Consideration of Visitors (To address the School Board complete the card and submit to the Chair)

ffi. Approval of Agenda

IV. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes of March 10 and March 19 (emailed on 3/20), 2014 B. Approval of Routine Personnel Items C. Approval of Disbursements (emailed on 03/20) D. Approval of School Calendar Revision - Senior Exemption E. Approval of SFHS Calendar Revision - Two Hour Delay F. Approval of Gift Acknowledgements

V. Reports A. Student Report B. Superintendent Communications and Report C. Dialogue Session D. School Board Member Reports E. Administrative Report

• Strategic Planning - Big River ConSUlting

VI. Other Matters A. Approval of Calendars 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 B. Approval of Contract - Director of Business Services C. Approval of Programming - Elementary Art D. Closed Session - Negotiation Parameters

VII. Other Business A. B.

Vlli. Adjournment

SCHOOL BOARD

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 15

St. Francis, Minnesota

March 10,2014

Dialogue Session - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

4115 Ambassador Blvd.

MINUTES

The regular meeting was called to order by Chair David Roberts at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Directors Suzanne Erkel, Janet Glover, Barbara Jahnke, Amy Kelly, Betsy Roed, Marsha Van Denburgh, and Interim Superintendent Troy Ferguson.

Others present were Associate Director of Business Services Scott Nelson, Director of Special Services Tim Finn, Interim Director of Curriculum Paul Neubauer, student representative Cassy Stierns, staff and community members.

Board Calendar Dates: Regular meetings held at 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12. Dialogue with the School Board will be at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meetings.

Consideration of Visitors None

Agenda Motion was made by Ms. Glover to approve the revised agenda, second by Ms. Kelly. Motion carried 7-0.

Consent Agenda Motion was made by Ms. Erkel to approve the revised consent agenda, second by Ms. Glover. A. THAT the minutes of February 24 and March 6 be approved as presented. B. THAT the Personnel Items be

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F. THAT the School Board Members Right to Employment be approved as presented. BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.15 that a director of the School Board receive majority approval to be initially employed or to continue employment at a meeting at which all School Board members are present while serving as a School Board member in the District according to Minn. Stat. § 123B.195 "notwithstanding section 471.88, subd. 5" be hereby approved.

G. THAT Gift Acknowledgements be approved as presented. BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the following gifts be hereby accepted as set forth in donor formes) received: $3,609.00, St. Francis Youth Softball Assoc. Booster, for coaches' salaries and insurance costs for N coaching positions $704.47 and $384.86, St. Francis Blue Line Club, bus transportation to Roseau & Duluth for boys hockey $200.00 (in kind), Diane Jorgenson Family, appraised value for Yamaha Trumpet donated to St. Francis High School Band department $16.62, Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program - Lori Vincent, to SFHS at principal's discretion $266.52, Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program - Tammy Kapol, to SFHS at principal's discretion

Motion carried 7-0.

Reports Student Report Cassy Stiems provided the student report. Boys basketball will play in the state basketball tournament at Target Center March 12.

Superintendent Report and Communications • Mr. Ferguson reported that the next two school year calendars were sent to the School Board and will be on

the agenda for March 24. • Attended St. Francis High School boys' basketball region final game, and acknowledged the very

supportive fans .

• Has been working with administration from the middle school on the schedule for next year. The schedule

will be very flexible and great for the STEM program.

Dialogue Session No one attended.

School Board Member Reports Ms. VanDenburgh attended teacher negotiations, the Cabinet plus 3 meeting, the closed meeting last week, and congratulated the boys' basketball team. Ms. Jahnke attended negotiations, the Cabinet plus 3 meeting, closed session, went to the Capitol for the Minnesota Safe Schools rally, met with site management council at SFE, received inquiry about three art teachers for elementary schools next year. Ms. Erkel attended negotiations and the advisory council meeting at Sandhill Center. Ms. Kelly attended negotiations, closed session, Oak Land meeting, and will be involved with negotiations for the director at Oak Land. Ms. Roed attended negotiations and met with Mr. Krause on transportation planning for the first three days of school. She received a note from East Bethel Booster Days committee encouraging the St. Francis High School Band to participate in the parade on July 19. Ms. Glover attended negotiations and the closed session. Mr. Roberts attended the Phantom ofthe Music Room production at Cedar Creek Community School (CCCS), negotiations, Oak Land meeting, Read All Day at CCCS, Cabinet plus 3 meeting, closed session, CCCS art show, and the St. Francis Rec Center meeting at City Hall. He congratulated the boys' basketball team.

Administrative Report Proposed Change to Schedule at Crossroads

Ms. Neubauer, principal, provided a brief synopsis of what is being planned for next year. With student numbers

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decreasing, partly because of the closing of the female unit at Bar-None, different programming is being reviewed

to add more stability. Adding a portion of the Transition 15 program is being considered, and also a potential online

program. Through the review of ACE's Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) based on sleep/adolescents/trauma

and sleep problems, Crossroads is proposing a later start time. Ms. Neubauer will provide an update during the

Crossroads Site Report in May.

Strategic Planning -Transformation System Leadership (TSL)

Mr. Neubauer introduced Teresa Arpin, Transfonnation System Leadership (TSL), who provided reasons for "Why

plan strategically?" First step is to be clear, declare its core purpose. Core Values - Who are we as a community?

What is our enduring core purpose and who are we most concerned about serving? Consensus of the core planning

team is important. The process: inclusive, broad input, diverse teams, transparent, varied perspectives, consensus

based and accountability for results. To address the plan annually and for the Board to review annually is a critical

piece of the process. A Skype presentation from Big River Consulting will be on the March 24 agenda.

Wells Fargo Insurance Services and Genesis Employee Benefits

Jon Ecker, Relationship Manager from Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Sherry Lahti, Key Account Manager from

Wells Fargo, and Rick Allen, Founder of Genesis Employee Benefits and Administrator, reported to the School

Board regarding the role Wells Fargo and Genesis have with the District. Insurance and employee benefits are a

team effort. Wells Fargo is involved with marketing to other insurance companies. Full time attorneys follow

changes that are made in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and updates are communicated daily to the District. Rick

Allen reported that FLEX and VEBA accounts through Genesis are subject to the rules and it is important that the

District is compliant. Representatives of Wells Fargo and Genesis are available to meet with the School Board and

attend staff meetings to communicate any updates.

St. Francis High School Principal Posting

The principal position was posted March 3 and will close March 17. To date, there are 22 applicants. There will be

a two selection teams, with students having input on one of the selection teams. Interviews are planned for March

20.

Other Matters Approval ofContract - Director ofCurriculum & Instruction Motion was made by Ms. Van Denburgh, second by Ms. Erkel.

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the hire of Mr. Paul Neubauer as Director of Curriculum and Instruction be approved.

Motion carried 7-0.

Recess was taken at 8: 18 p.m.

Closed Session - Negotiation Parameters Closed Session: Motion by Ms. Van Denburgh, second by Ms. Jahnke. Vote: 7-0 Time: 8:28 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that a closed session be conducted for the purpose of discussing labor negotiation strategies under subd. 1 (b) of the Open Meetings Law, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D.03

Resume Open Meeting: Motion by Ms. Kelly: I move that the open meeting be resumed, second by Ms.

Erkel. Vote: 7-0 Time: 8:44 p.m.

Board members discussed negotiation parameters for employee groups whose contracts expired June 30, 2013.

Mr. Roberts stated that next on the agenda was a closed session to consider allegations against an individual. The individual has requested that the meeting remain open. Mr. Roberts introduced District Legal Counsel Amy Mace and John Edison who conducted the investigation. The Board has been provided with an investigation report to review in preparation for tonight. The employee has requested that the session be open. This is the time for the Board to discuss and/or ask questions. Ms. Van Denburgh acknowledged Mr. Edison and Ms. Mace for their diligence in working through the investigative process. Ms. Mace explained that in tenns of the results of the report, the opinion provided to the Board is that the Board has grounds to discharge the employee at issue. The ultimate disciplinary action is within the Board's discretion and

can be discussed by the Board. Legal Counsel was asked to draft and did complete a notice of discharge. The Board can discuss, revise or edit the draft at its discretion. There were no questions.

Possible Action in Response to Allegations against an Employee Mr. Roberts asked for a resolution to adopt the discipline as recommended by legal counsel RASW, so moved Ms. Van Denburgh, second Ms. Jahnke.

WHEREAS, the School Board has reviewed a letter informing an employee of discipline that is being imposed by the School District;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board oflndependent School District No. 15, St. Francis, as follows:

1. The School Board hereby ratifies the letter setting forth the discipline. The discipline shall be imposed as of the date set forth in the letter.

2. A copy of the letter shall be placed in the employee's personnel file.

3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13.43, subdivision 2, the specific reasons for the discipline, the nature of the discipline, and the letter are private data on the employee until final disposition of the disciplinary action.

Motion carried 7-0.

The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Barbara Jahnke, School Board Clerk

IV. B. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ITEMS

. . BE IT RESOL VED by th~ School Board of Indep~_n.d.ent ~ch.o

IV. D. SCHOOL CALENDAR REVISION - SENIOR EXEMPTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 revise the School Calendar to include four days of senior exemption.

Thursday May 29 Classes as usual Friday May 30 Graduation Practice/Senior Exemption Friday May 30 Graduation 7:00 p.m. Monday June 2 Senior Exemption Tuesday June 3 Senior Exemption Wednesday June 4 Senior Exemption

Background: Historically, we have considered the option of providing senior students "Senior Exemption Days" at the end of the school year. Because this year's senior students have exhibited positive behavior throughout their high school years and great leadership in their final year, SFHS administration made a recommendation to the Site Management Council to have the last day for senior students be Thursday, May 29, 2014, which is now being recommended to the School Board.

MOTION:

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IV. E. SCHOOL CALENDAR REVISION- APRlL 15 and 16,2014

BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 revise the school calendar to a two hour delay for senior students April 15 and April 16. 9th grade students will attend large group presentations on April 15 and 16, from 7 :25 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Students in grades 10-11 will be testing from 7 :25 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. on April 15 and 16. Seniors are to be excused on April 15 and 16 until 9:25 a.m.

Background:

SFHS 10th and 11 th grade students are mandated to take Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). The State recommends four hours to complete the reading exam and four hours to complete the math exam. The students will however, have as much time as needed. We would administer these tests in two (2 hour) segments, one segment on April 15 and one on April 16. 9th grade students will attend large group presentations by Willow Sweeny, (staying "Above The Line" - good decision making skills) on April 15, and by "Black and White," (acceptance, inclusion, and anti-bullying themes) on April 16, both in our Perfonning Arts Center. Transportation times would not be altered.

This constitutes a change in the calendar.

We plan to communicate this infonnation in the following manner:

1.) School Reach message 2.) Website notification 3.) School-wide general announcements

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IV. F. GIFT ACKNOWLEDGMENT(S)

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board ofIndependent School District No. 15 that the following gifts be hereby accepted as set forth in the attached donor formes):

$74.71, SFE APT, to SFE for office supplies

$5,000.00, SFE APT, to SFE for purchase of IPads

$106.62, Wells Fargo Foundation Education Matching Gift Program, to EBCS at principal's discretion

$618.75, EBCS PTO, student planners for 4th and 5th grades 2014-2015

$10.00, Wells Fargo Community Support/Kristine Bliese, to SFHS at principal's discretion

$30.00, Wells Fargo Foundation, to SFMS to purchase supplies

$57.50, Wells Fargo, to CCCS at principal's discretion

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VI. A. APPROVAL OF CALENDARS 2014-2015 and 2015-2016

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the calendar options for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 (option _) be approved as presented.

Background: Meet & Confer sessions were held with members of Education MinnesotaSt. Francis and Administration regarding the master calendars for 2014-2015 and 20152016. The calendar for 2014-2015 has 172 student contact days, and options A and B of the 2015-2016 calendar have 172 student contact days. The calendars will be posted to the District website.

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August 27-28 StaffDevelopment/District Day

29 No School

September 1 No School - Labor Day 2 School Starts - 1st Trimester Begins

October 16 No School- Education Minnesota 17 No School - Education Minnesota

November 25 End of 1st Trimester - 59 Days 26 No School 27 No School - Thanksgiving Break 28 No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 1 School Resumes - 2nd Trimester Begins

24 Winter Break Begins

January 3 School Resumes

19 No School

February 16 No School- Presidents' Day

March 3 End of 2nd Trimester - 57 Days

4-6 No School 9 School Resumes - 3rd Trimester Begins

April 3 No School 6 No School

May 25 No School - Memorial Day

June 1 End of3rd Trimester - 56 Days

172 STUDENT CONTACf DAYS

This calendar is subject to mandated or voluntary closings.

May 29 & June I will be canceled if no emergency closings.

• Paid holidays. school not in session

Students in class

• End ofTrimesterlStudents in class

• K·12 not in session. staff on duty

JULY 2014 JANUARY 2015 S M T W T F SSM T W T F S

1 2 3 5 3

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 20 21 22 23 24 I

27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

AUGUST2014 FEBRUARY 2015 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

2 2 34 5 6 7

3 4 5 678 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 .. 17 18 19 20 21

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

24 25 26 27 2X 29 30

31

SEPTEMBER 2014 MARCH 2015

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

2 3 4 5 6 2 7

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

28 29 30 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2014 APRIL 2015

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 I 2 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 5 7891011

12 13 14 15 ~~ 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2014 MAY2015

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 1 2

2 3 4 56 7 8 3 4 567 8 9

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

23 24 25 26 27 2H 29 I 24 26 27 28 29 30

30 31

DECEMBER 2014 JUNE2015

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 234 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 3028

ISchool not in session and staff not on duty 1/8/ 14

A

September 2-3 Staff Development/District Day

4 No School

7 No School - Labor Day

8 School Starts - 1st Trimester Begins

October 15 No School- Education Minnesota

16 No School- Education Minnesota

November 25 End of 1st Trimester - 55 Days

26 No School - Thanksgiving Break

27 No School- Thanksgiving Break

30 No School

December 1 School Resumes - 2nd Trimester Begins

24 Winter Break Begins

January 4 School Resumes

18 No School

February

15 No School- Presidents' Day

March

3 End of 2nd Trimester - 59 Days

4 No School 7 School Resumes - 3rd Trimester Begins

25 No School

28 No School

May 30 No School- Memorial Day

June 1 End of 3rd Trimester - 58 Days

172 STUDENT CONTACf DAYS

This calendar is subject to mandated or

voluntary closings.

May 31 & June 1 will be canceled if no emergency closings.

Paid holidays, school not in session

Students in class

• End of TrimesterlStudents in class

• K -12 not in session, staff on duty

JULY 2015 JANUARY 2016 5 M T W T F SSM T W T F 5

1 2 4 2

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 . 19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31

AUGUST2015 FEBRUARY 2016

5 M T W T F 5 5 M T W T F 5

1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 . 16 17 18 19 20

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29

30 31

SEPTEMBER 2015 MARCH2016

5 M T W T F 5 5 M T W T F 5

1 2 .\ I 5 1 2

6 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 26 I

27 28 29 30 27 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2015 APRIL 2016

5 M T W T F 5 5 M T W T F 5

1 2 3 1 2

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 34 5 6789

11 12 13 14 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2015 MAY2016 5 M T W T F 5 5 M T W T F 5

1 2 3 4. 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 l6 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 29 III 31

DECEMBER 2015 JUNE 20 16 5 M T W T F SSM T W T F 5

1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

13 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

20 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

27 26 27 28 29 30

5

10 11 12

School not in session and staff not on duty

B

September 2-3 Staff Development/District Day

4 No School 7 No School - Labor Day 8 School Starts - 1st Trimester Begins

October IS No School - Education Minnesota 16 No School- Education Minnesota

November 25 End of 1st Trimester - 55 Days 26 No School - Thanksgiving Break 27 No School - Thanksgiving Break 30 No School

December I School Resumes - 2nd Trimester Begins

24 Winter Break Begins

January 4 School Resumes

18 No School

February 15 No School- Presidents' Day

March 3 End of 2nd Trimester - 59 Days 4 No School 7 School Resumes - 3rd Trimester Begins

25-30 No School 31 School Resumes

May 30 No School - Memorial Day

June 3 End of 3rd Trimester - 58 Days

172 STUDENT CONTACf DAYS

This calendar is subject to mandated or voluntary closings.

June 2 & 3 will be canceled if no emergency closings.

• Paid holidays, school not in session

Students in class

End of TrimesterlStudents in class

K-12 not in session, staff on duty

School not in session and staff not on duty

JANUARY 20 16 S M T W T F S

JULY 2015 S M T W T F S

I 2 4 2

5 6 789 10 II 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31

AUGUST2015 FEBRUARY 2016 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

9 10 II 12 13 14 15 14 . 16 17 18 19 20

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29

30 31

SEPTEMBER 2015 MARCH2016 S M T W T F SSM T W T F S

1 2 3 .J 5 2 5

6 . 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 26

27 28 29 30 27 211 29 30 31

APRIL 2016

S M T W T F SSM T W T F S

1 2 3

OCTOBER 20 15

1 2

4 5 6 78 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 U 13 14 17 10 U 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2015 MAY2016

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 II 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 2; 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 29 31

DECEMBER 2015 JUNE2016 S M T W T F SSM T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 2 4

6 7 8 9 to 11 12 567 8 9 10 11

13 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18

20 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

27 26 27 28 29 30

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VI. B. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the change in title and contract of Scott Nelson from Associate Director of Business Services to Director of Business Services be approved effective November 2013.

Background:

Mr. Nelson has served as Associate Director of Business Services since November 2012.

Since his hiring, he has streamlined several processes, reduced the Controller position of

which he has taken on those duties as of July 1,2013. The Transportation Department

was added to his duties May of2013 and the Maintenance Department was also added to

his job duties.

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VI. C.APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY ART FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2014 - 2015

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 to approve the addition of Elementary Art into the Elementary Curriculum and staffing for the 2014 - 2015 School Year. This addition comes forward as the number one priority recommendation by the Financial Planning Action Committee (FP AC).

Background:

Elementary Art was a budget reduction several years ago. With recommendations from the

Elementary operations, Administration and FP AC who reviewed several items to reinstitute,

made the Elementary Art program their number one priority to the Board of Education.

MOTION:

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VI. D. CLOSED SESSION - NEGOTIATION PARAMETERS

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that a closed session be conducted for the purpose of discussing labor negotiation strategies under subd. 1 (b) of the Open Meetings Law, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D.03

Closed Session: Motion by, second by.

Vote:

Time:

Resume Open Meeting: Motion by: I move that the open meeting be resumed,

second by.

Vote:

Time:

MOTION:

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