Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 03/27/2019

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. 10
Bill Harvey
Treasurer
Jeff Simon
Bill Harvey
Clerk
Jeff Simon
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3/27/19
William Fields
Director
Nicole Hayes
Nicole Hayes
Director
Anna Dirkswager
Recognitions
Anoka Halloween donation
Mary Litke and Liz McFarland from Anoka Halloween demonstrated a strong ongoing commitment of support for Anoka-
Hennepin schools and students by presenting a $1,500 donation for use in school media centers. It is one of many
ways Anoka Halloween shows support for youth. The committee shares button sales revenue with schools, and also
sponsors an annual scholarship program for students.
Communications, delegations and petitions
Michele Weitzel, Anne Lindgren, Sarah Knox, Rebecca Rosenbaum, Kristy Mazurek, Bobbi Jo Rzeszutek, Jen O’Connor,
and Sara LeNoue provided testimony for School Board consideration.
Employee services
The School Board took actions regarding employees and positions in the district in relation to a reporting timeline
needed to comply with contracts and state requirements. Sarah Kriewall, director of employee services, presented items
for approval and one item for information only. Resolutions were approved with a unanimous vote.
Resolution discontinuing and reducing educational programs and positions
The resolution eliminates teacher full-time equivalent positions due to staffing efficiencies, student registrations and
undetermined federal funding.
Resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of teaching contracts of probationary teachers
The School Board approved the resolution in compliance with Minnesota Statute 122A.40, sub. 5. The action is
considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.
Resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of teaching contracts of probationary assistant principal
The School Board approved the resolution in compliance with Minnesota Statute 122A.40, sub. 5. The action is
considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.
For information only: long-term substitute teachers, intern teachers, interim principals, re-employed retired teachers.
The board reviewed a listing of employees whose contracts with the district are due to expire at the end of the school
year.
Resolution to approve discharge of continuing contract teachers
The School Board reviewed terms and conditions of the resolution and approved the resolution in compliance with
Minnesota Statute 122A.40, sub. 13.
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary math adoption
Anoka-Hennepin is focused on developing a strong foundation in literacy and math for elementary students. A strategic
priority to provide updated math curriculum starting with the 2019-20 school year moved forward with approval of new