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IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 831 FOREST LK, MN REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Revised for Publication The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next Regular 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 regular mtg of the School Board of ISD No. 831, Forest Lk., MN, was called to order by Rob Rapheal at 7 p.m. on 9-6-18, at the School District Offices. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and the following members were present: Julie Corcoran, Karen Morehead, Luke Odegaard, Jill Olson, Jeff Peterson, Robert Rapheal, and Supt. Steve Massey, ex officio. Mmbr Gail Theisen was absent. Mmbr Olson made a motion 2nd by Mmbr Morehead to appv the agenda. All mmbrs present voted aye, the motion carried. Listening Session: Mmbr Peterson rptd a couple of visitors attended and discussed the upcoming levy and employee benefit program. Student Achievement: FLHS Principal Caldwell rptd on student test scores, PSEO/concurrent enrollments and student trends. College and Career Coord M. Bonnett rptd on new student oppys this yr. Assessment & Testing Update Dr. Komatsu rptd on the MN Fed Education Accountability under ESSA and the Northstar Reporting System. Curriculum Coord. Giorgi rptd on curriculum work for 2018-19. Reports: Positive Happenings: Schl Bd Mmbrs rptd on sch prog and events attended the past month. Workshop/Conference Mmbr Morehead rptd on the High Performance Mind Set session she attended at the MSBA Summer Session. 916 Mmbr Olson rptd they discussed their legislative agenda for the coming yr, toured Quora Ed. Center, East Bethel has contracted with 916 for Cambia Hills. Equity Alliance MN Mmbr Morehead rptd they continue to look for a new executive director, working through policies, fall mtg is Oct. 17 in FL. City of FL Mmbr Morehead rptd the city hired Patrick Casey as the new city administrator. Reshaping Opportunities for Success 2015-2020 Director Martini gave project updates. Supt Rpt: Dr. Massey thanked the Schl Bd Mmbrs for their performance at the staff kick off. Massey thanked the Facilities Task Force mmbrs for their vision of a unified secondary campus and the community for a successful bond in Nov. 2015. Open houses will be held Sept. 22 from 10 am 2 pm at FLHS, FLAMS, Scandia, Columbus and Lino Lakes Elem Schls. We are holding steady with enrollment, Nov 6 is Election Day and six community conversations are coming up. Consent agenda: Mmbr Peterson moved to appv agenda items 7.1 -7.4. Mmbr Corcoran 2nd the motion and all mmbrs present voted aye. The motion carried. Appvd the minutes of August 2 and 16, 2018 Appvd the bills as of Sept 6 totaling $13,879,625.32 broken into the following funds: Genl Fund $548,204.07; Food $976.17; Transp: $817,197.61; Comm. Services $43,821.51; Spt Ctr $70,226.19; Grants $1,589.40; Capital $609,180.49; Internal Svc Dental $97,081.14; Internal Svc Med $1,595,596.43; Internal HRA CHP $43,549.31; Internal HRA Rollover Lmtd Sc $122.20; Internal HRA Rollover $169,289.90; Bld Construction $7,251,642.77; OPEB Debt Service $70,877.50; Debt Svc $2,537,199.40; Bldg Rollover $4,050.73; Federal Prog. $12,367.75; State Special Ed $6,652.75 Appvd Classified Personnel: Transfer 32; End of Employ 1; LOA 3; New Position 8; Recommend Employ- 30; Resign -14; Retire 2 Appvd Licensed Personnel: Non-Curricular Assign 17; Employ 9; Increase in FTE 1; Auth of Positions - 4 Donations: Mmbr Odegaard moved, 2nd by Mmbr Olson, to adopt the resolution accepting the following donations: $5,519.14 from FL Volleyball Booster Club to FLHS volleyball for pmt of asst varsity coach; trumpet valued at $125 from L. Polymeros, FL, to FLAMS band; $100 from Benevity, Calgary, AB, to FLE for student needs; $1,433.80 from Ranger Futbol Booster Club to FLHS boys soccer for partial pmt of boys new soccer uniforms; conference space and bundtinis from Stellas on 97 to FLAS Special Ed. for prof. development of para professional staff valued at $1,534.40; $1,200 from J. Tokie, Scandia, to FLAS for food support for family in need; $1,500.00 from FL Baseball Assoc. to FLAMS for ballfield improvements; $1,000.00 from Maranatha Assembly of God, FL, to Wyom Elem for schl supplies; $9,000.00 from Wyom Elem PTO to Wyom Elem for genl use; prof. learning resources from J. York-Barr, Marine, to FLAS for continuous professional learning for schl staff, valued at approx. $384.00; $1,300.00 from FL Wrestling Booster Club to FLAS for new logo in the wrestling room. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried. Old Business: Mmbr Morehead moved to Appv Agreement with Balance Point Strategy, SBC to Conduct Second Annual Revw of the Districts Health Plan. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Peterson, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried. New Business: New new business was rptd. Communications: The Schl Bd revwd communications and upcoming calendar dates. As there was no further business, Mmbr Peterson moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Olson. All mmbrs present voted aye and the mtg adjourned at 9:15 pm. Published in the Forest Lake Times September 27, 2018 860012