Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 02/04/2019

ACTION SCHOOL BOARD
OF
THE
MEETING RECAP
Tom Heidemann
Board Chair
Tom Heidemann
Marci Anderson
Vice Chair
Marci Anderson
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ISSUE 41, VOL. 8
Bill Harvey
Treasurer
Bill Harvey
Jeff Simon
Clerk
Jeff Simon
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2/4/19
William Fields
Director
Nicole Hayes
Nicole Hayes
Director
Anna Dirkswager
Recognitions
Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association (MESPA) Division Leadership Award
Dr. Mary Wolverton, associate superintendent for elementary schools and Janel Wahlin, principal of Morris Bye
Elementary School and North Suburban Division president of the Minnesota Elementary School’s Principals Association
(MESPA), recognized Dr. Amy Reed, principal of Ramsey Elementary School with the distinguished MESPA Division
Leadership Award for her continuous influence and dedication as an administrator in public education.
2018-19 Kindness poster contest winners
Cory McIntyre, associate superintendent for middle schools and student services, and Dr. Stephanie Ochocki, district
lead social worker K-12, introduced winning entries in the 2018-19 Kindness Poster contest. Honored students include
Elizabeth Yefimenko, kindergarten, Madison Elementary School, Aubrey Ranft, grade one, Johnsville Elementary School,
Avrie Siedschlag, grade two, Sand Creek Elementary School, Saee More, grade three, Sand Creek Elementary School,
Olivia Michalke, grade four, Ramsey Elementary School, Mckinley Brown, Johnsville Elementary School, Brooke Bauerly,
grade six, Anoka Middle School for the Arts, Jake P. Bouthsarath, grade seven, Jackson Middle School - A Specialty
School for Math and Science, Aubrey Bryant, grade eight, Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and
Science, and Hailey Petersen, grade 10, Anoka High School. Posters will be on display in district buildings. The annual
event supports a districtwide initiative to support safe and welcoming schools for all students.
Communications, delegations and petitions
The School Board did not receive any communications, delegations or petitions.
Finance
Annual audit report
Aaron Nielsen, a certified public accountant with the accounting firm Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and
Company (MMKR), reviewed the annual audit his firm conducted of the district’s financial statements for the fiscal year
2018. The auditor gave the district an unmodified opinion on its basic financial statements, and said the district is in a
strong financial position with an adequate fund balance and provided trend data along with current financial measures
to provide context. No findings, material weaknesses or instances of noncompliance were reported. The analysis and
report of district funds by an independent firm provides information for School Board consideration in financial planning
and management of business affairs and compliance with legal requirements and mandates.
Elementary and secondary education
School bell times 2019-20
Enrollment changes between schools and new schools at the elementary level prompted a review and recommendation
of school start and end times to maximize safe travel and economic efficiency of the system. Chuck Holden, chief
operations officer, and Keith Paulson, director of transportation, provided an overview of proposals that would go into
effect for the fall of 2019. No changes to middle school or high schools are recommended. The recommendations,
which impact 11 of 26 school sites, would be shared with parents, guardians and staff following approval of the School
Board, which is anticipated at a future meeting. The changes are under consideration now to allow maximum time for
families to make any adjustments necessary in advance of the September 2019 start date.
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