to ensure adequate classroom space will be available to meet a growing student enrollment projected over the next 10 to 15 years. The task force was also asked to review and recommend priority facility improvements to ensure students and teachers have access to adequate and relevant spaces for learning. The School Board provided words of appreciation for the work done by the task force and commented that the information provides a solid foundation for future decision making.
Finance
FY17 Budget amendment
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a planned amendment to the current year budget. Vargas noted a $ 4.3 million increase in revenue, primarily due to increased enrollment. The amendment also recognizes a $ 3.1 reduction in spending due to reductions in salaries and benefits. Vargas provided an overview of additional programming changes through the year which will result in growth of the district’ s fund balance by $ 4.8 million. The action will be considered for approval by the School Board at an upcoming meeting.
Preliminary FY18 and FY19
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a timeline and parameters used to develop general fund budgets for the next two budget years. Vargas reviewed budget parameters and possible scenarios for revenue projections based on modifications in the state funding sources. The School Board noted the timing of the presentation as being helpful to communicate the district’ s financial condition with legislators who will be making decisions regarding funding for the next two years in the current session.
General counsel
Policy 529.0, staff notification of violent behavior by student
Paul Cady, general counsel, introduced the policy for approval. The policy outlines notice and reporting requirements regarding how information on student behavior is shared with school employees. The policy will come before the School Board at a future meeting for approval.
Policy 532.0 use of peace officers and crisis teams to remove students with Individual Education Plans( IEP) from school grounds( replacing 506.2)
Paul Cady, general counsel, introduced the policy for approval. The policy updates the district level actions with the direction provided by the legislature. The policy will come before the School Board at a future meeting for approval.
Consent agenda
The School Board approved all items:
a. |
Minutes from Jan. 9, 2017 meeting. |
b. |
Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, |
extra service agreements, curriculum writing. |
c. |
Cash disbursements report. |
d. |
Cash balance report. |
e. |
Donations and scholarship reports. |
f. |
Joint powers agreement: Anoka Technical College and Secondary Technical Education Program( STEP) |
g. |
Immunizations exclusions. |
Next meeting: School Board work session, Monday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p. m., Educational Service Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka.
Complete minutes Complete minutes of the meeting are published on the district’ s website and in the district’ s legal newspapers: Anoka County Union, Blaine Life, Brooklyn Center Sun-Post, Brooklyn Park Sun-Post, Press & News: Champlin, Dayton and Coon Rapids Herald.
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