REGULAR BOARD MEETING – 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Chairperson, Pat Nelson

II. ROLL CALL - CLERK       Those present:          Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Todd Quaintance, Pat Nelson, Mark Herzing, Judy Pearson, Jeff Larson, Aimee Struffert, Jody Chambers

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. PUBLIC FORUM – 6:40 PM
Open forum is a specific time set aside during School Board Meetings for members of the public to communicate to the board, even if they are not on the agenda. To participate in the open forum, please sign in on the clipboard before the meeting is called to order.
Guidelines for the open forum:
- When your name is called, please stand. Remember to state your name, address and the organization you represent. Please limit your comments to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic. These limitations are needed to run a timely and orderly board meeting.
- Most information about students is also private under Minnesota law. The Board cannot allow public discussion of information that could identify individual students.
- Personnel matters should not be discussed because most of those issues are private under Minnesota law. If you have a concern with a district staff member, try to resolve the issue with the individual. If you cannot resolve the issue, follow the district's chain of command.
- The School Board is eager to listen to your remarks; however, Board Members are not able to debate issues that arise during the open forum. The forum is an opportunity for the citizens to speak and the board to listen. Items brought before the Board through the Public Forum may be answered immediately if the information is known, or referred either to the Administration or to a Board Committee for further study. If issues presented at Public Forum need further Board action and are unrelated to the current meeting agenda, the item will be placed on a future agenda for action.
- We urge participants in the forum to model civil, respectful speech on topics appropriate for the forum. Thank you so much for your willingness to present your thoughts and questions to us. (See School District Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings for further information. This policy, in its entirety, can be found under Policies on the School District Web site.)

V. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is used for those items on the agenda that usually do not require discussion or explanation as to the reason for board action. At the request of any individual school board member, an item shall be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion.

A. Approval of Minutes (See Enclosure #1 on the web site)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 15, 2011 and the Special Meeting held on March 9, 2011

B. Approval of Bills (See Enclosure #2 on the web site)
    - Register
    - Wire Transfers

C. Approval of Wire Transfers Listed Below:
LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO CHECKING:
2/2/11          $32,180.36
2/2/11          $117,292.04
2/9/11          $373,000.00
2/14 /11       $45,000.00
2/24 /11       $648,000.00


D. Personnel Items
Employment Approval/Hours Adjusted/Position Creation:
1. Hire Teresa Nelson, Concert Supervision, $28.50 per event, effective March 3, 2011
2. Hire Connie Belanger, Concert Supervision, $28.50 per event, effective March 3, 2011
3. Hire Lisa Lester, Paraprofessional, $10.51/hour, 31.25 hours, effective March 1, 2011

Leave Requests/Resignations/Retirements/Seasonal Layoff/Termination:
1. Approve the retirement of Jeanette Hardy, Clerical, effective June 30, 2011. Thank you, Jeanette, for 30 years of service to Milaca Schools!
2. Accept the resignation of Joe Wildman, Assistant Track Coach (1/2 position), effective March 2, 2011
3. Approve the resignation of Wendi Foss, Paraprofessional, effective March 21, 2011

E. Approve the Settlement Agreement with SEIU, Local 284 (Paraprofessional Unit) (Enclosure #3)

F. Name Steve Voshell as LEA Representative 2011-2012 in Filling Application Under Public Law 107-110
The elementary principal has traditionally completed this application covering all the title programs.

G. Appointment of Surrogate Parents for Student
As required by law the administration recommends that the following people be appointed as a surrogate parents to represent a specific identified child (child #S10) in all matters related to: (1) Identification, evaluation and education placement of the child. (2) The provision of a free and appropriate education of the child. The surrogate parents to be named for the identified surrogate child (child #S10) are: Chuck and Jennifer Amundson.

H. Authorization to Advertise for Quotes for Transportation Services for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 School Years

Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda.

VI. PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS REPORT

A. High School Principal
1. High School Student Handbook
2. Accelerated English

B. Elementary Principal
1. Pennies for Patients
2. Camp Read A Lot

C. Activities Director

D. Food Service Director

E. Community Education Director

F. Curriculum Director

G. Business Manager Report
1. Update on financial picture of district (Enclosure #4)

VII. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUESTED

A. Approval of Treasurer’s Report (Enclosure #5)

Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

B. Implementation of All Day Every Day Kindergarten

Discussion
A motion is in order to approve or not approve the implementation of All Day Every Day Kindergarten.

C. Motion to Proceed with the Study, Planning and Implementation for the Initial Phase of a One to One Technology Integration Plan

Discussion
A motion is in order to proceed with the study, planning and implementation for the initial phase of a one to one technology integration plan.


VIII. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY

A. Committee Reports
1. ALC Task Force, February 16, 2011, 3:30 pm
2. Special Board Meeting, March 9, 2011, 6:00 pm
3. Public Forum, March 15, 2011, 6:00 pm

Enrollment

IX. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

A. Superintendent Report

B. Student Activities Account (Enclosure #6 on the web site)

X. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR BOARD MEETING

XI MOTION TO OPEN CLOSED MEETING

A. Teacher Negotiations Strategies Discussion (MN Statute 179A.01 to 179A.25)

X. MOTION TO ADJOURN CLOSED MEETING


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MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS

1. Goal: Focus on the Whole Individual
Objectives:
1. Model and expect respect
2. Promote ethical behavior, cultural awareness, and personal responsibility
3. Provide broad and comprehensive enrichment opportunities
4. Reach all learners

2. Goal: Define, Measure and Track Student Achievement
Objectives:
1. Identify measurable student achievement data
2. Set student achievement goals
3. Use student achievement data to drive research-based curriculum and instructional strategies
4. Evaluate and communicate student achievement

3. Goal: Operate Within a Balanced Budget Each Year
Objectives:
1. Form an advisory finance council
2. Develop a school district fund balance policy
3. Assess and adjust budget/programs as needed

4. Goal: Strengthening Community Support
Objectives:
1. Foster community trust and good will
2. Increase community involvement in school
3. Expand communication among school, family, and community